Shoppers marked their calendars and queued down the street to be first in line to search for a great deal.
We have taken a dip into The Scarborough News’ retro archive to Boyes Big Sale across the years, so take a step back in time and see what you recognise!
13. Boyes Big Sale
Sandra Vaughan, Boyes Sales Assistant of Woodall Avenue, and Linda Dobson, Boyes Group superviser of Beaconsfield Street, try out some Halloween goods in Boyes on Queen Street in 2005. Photo: Contributed
14. Boyes Big Sale
Geoff and Sylvia Nesbitt pick up their bargain chair in the Boyes sale from manager Chris Golder, left, in 2008. Photo: Neil Silk
15. Boyes Big Sale
Boyes staff Tracey Marson and Michael Leighton put the finishing touches to the sale signs in 2009. Photo: Richard Ponter
16. Boyes Big Sale
The first shoppers rush in as the doors open at the Boyes sale in 2005. Photo: Neil Silk