Although not everyone puts price tags on their garage sale merchandise, pricing your merchandise in advance will make the day of the sale less hectic for you. Additionally, it may make customers more likely to buy. Let's explore the art of garage sale pricing so that your yard sale is a huge success.
Don't overthink your garage sale marketing too much. Grab some blank posters and balloons from the dollar store. Post signs at both ends of your street and at nearby busy intersections where a driver can easily read them. If you want to advertise in the local paper or church bulletin, do it at least a week in advance.
Obviously, anything in good condition will sell better that something in poor condition. Baby & kids clothing, toys, and gadgets sell super well as well as kitchen stuff (dishes, cookware, etc).
Some people suggest pricing your items at only 10 to 20 percent of their retail value if they're in fair or used condition. It may seem low, but it'll move your inventory quickly.
As for the day of the week, you'll have better luck with foot traffic on days where people aren't at work, so it's best to stick to weekends. Both Saturdays and Sundays are good options.
Get two rolls of quarters, a stack of 50 $1 bills, 10 $5 bills, and 5 $10 bills. Do it two days before the sale so that, if you forget, you can still get the change on the day before.
Color-coding is an easy way to label items at your sale. Get some Post-it® Flags and designate each color as a price — it usually works best in simple increments like $1, $5, or $10.
“With garage sales, you only get local buyers,” says veteran online peddler and blogger (My Money Chronicles) Jason Butler. “If you sell [online], you can get global buyers.” Butler rejects consignment shops out of hand: “They don't pay enough.”
Hosting a garage sale can turn rarely used items into extra cash for a big splurge, paying off bills, or donating to a good cause. A successful sale takes lots of planning, prep, and execution, so before you post any signs, use these tips to make the most cash possible for all your hard work.
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