Spring is just around the corner, and that means one thing for bargain hunters: garage sale season is almost here. At SSETCO, we're just as eager—testing for SaleTrail is heating up as we prepare for launch.
What Is SaleTrail?
SaleTrail is our upcoming iOS app designed for yard sale enthusiasts of all kinds. Whether you're a casual weekend browser looking for hidden gems or a serious reseller hunting for inventory, SaleTrail helps you navigate neighborhood sales efficiently and never miss a find.
Features We're Testing
Our beta testers have been putting SaleTrail through its paces on real garage sale runs, and we're excited about what's taking shape:
Real-Time Trail Mapping
See exactly where you've been with a live trail on the map. No more accidentally driving down the same street twice or wondering "Did I already hit that cul-de-sac?" Your path is visible at a glance.
Smart Route Awareness
SaleTrail shows you which streets you've already covered, helping you maximize your time and find more sales. The visual feedback makes it easy to spot gaps in your coverage and plan your next move.
Automatic Stop Detection
When you pause at a sale, SaleTrail automatically marks the stop. No fumbling with your phone while you're trying to browse—the app handles the tracking so you can focus on finding deals.
Purchase Tracking
Log what you bought and how much you spent at each stop:
- Quick-add items with price
- Add notes and photos of your finds
- Running total keeps you on budget
- Export your haul list after the day
For resellers, this means easy inventory documentation. For everyone else, it's a fun way to remember your best scores.
Works Offline
Neighborhood cell coverage can be unreliable. SaleTrail works completely offline, tracking your route and logging purchases without needing a connection. Your data syncs when you're back in range.
What Testing Has Taught Us
Early testing with real garage sale runs has been invaluable. Our beta testers have helped us refine:
- Battery efficiency: All-day GPS tracking can drain batteries fast. We've optimized SaleTrail for multi-hour sessions.
- Quick interactions: When you're hopping in and out of the car, you need an interface that doesn't slow you down.
- Reliable tracking: Background app limits, phone calls, navigation apps running simultaneously—we've stress-tested to make sure nothing interrupts your trail.
- Stop detection tuning: Finding the sweet spot between detecting real stops and ignoring traffic lights took iteration.
Privacy First, As Always
True to SSETCO's philosophy, SaleTrail keeps your data on your device. Your routes, purchases, and sale history belong to you. We don't collect it, we don't sell it, and we don't even see it.
Looking Ahead
As the weather warms up and "Garage Sale" signs start appearing on street corners, we'll be expanding our beta testing. Our goal is to have SaleTrail ready for prime garage sale season.
We're not rushing it. The app will launch when it's ready to be a reliable companion for your Saturday morning treasure hunts.
Get Notified
Want to know when SaleTrail launches? Head over to the SaleTrail page and join the early access list. We'll let you know as soon as it hits the App Store.
Happy hunting!
The SSETCO Team