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FAQs
What is the best selling item at a garage sale? ›
- Gently used clothing, in good condition. Everyone needs clothes, and savvy shoppers know you don't have to pay retail to look good. ...
- Tools. ...
- Furniture. ...
- Vintage dishes, glassware, and casseroles. ...
- Garden tools. ...
- Shoes and handbags. ...
- Costume jewelry. ...
- Games, toys, and bicycles.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings are usually the best time to hold a successful garage sale. Consider scheduling your sale on the first weekend of the month—when people have just gotten paid and haven't spent all their fun money yet.
How to negotiate a garage sale? ›- Step 1: Ask a Direct Question. ...
- Step 2: Keep the Seller on Your Side. ...
- Step 3: Bundle. ...
- Step 4: Use Quick One-liner Mini-negotiations to Save a Lot of Little Money. ...
- Step 5: Show Them the Money, Jerry. ...
- Step 6: Set a Target Price and a Max Price. ...
- Step 7: Check Your Ego at the Door.
Advertise. Place an ad in the newspaper, free classified papers, and websites, including the date(s), time, and address of the garage sale. Add information about what will be available, such as kids' clothes, furniture, or special equipment.
What not to sell at a garage sale? ›- Anything illegal or requiring a special license or permit to sell.
- Pets or animals.
- Anything you prefer to keep.
- Anything you're serious about getting real money for.
Along with clothing and household goods you've grown tired of, include things like leftover craft supplies, cans of paint, spare auto parts, tools, books & magazines, kids' toys & games, and sports equipment. You never know what someone might be looking for and be thrilled to find.
How do I attract people to my yard sale? ›Post your garage sale details in your neighborhood's Facebook group, or if a group like that doesn't exist, make a personal post and share it with your network. Maybe ask a few friends to share the post, too. You can also add a post to Nextdoor and Craigslist. These are great (and free!)
How much cash should I have for a garage sale? ›Consider how much cash you'll need on hand to make change for attendees and stop by the bank ahead of time. Conventional advice is to have at least $100 cash available to make change.
What time do most people go to garage sales? ›Garage sales usually start early in the morning, around 7 a.m., and end mid-afternoon. The busiest hours of a garage sale are often between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., before temperatures get too high. Depending on how many items you plan to sell, you may want to spread the sale out over multiple days.
Is it better to price items at a garage sale? ›Set Prices in a Simple, Honest Way
Nearly new items can be priced higher, but used or worn items should be priced accordingly. Use round numbers that are easy to add up, like $1, $5, $10. This makes transactions quicker and easier for both you and the buyer. Remember, many garage sale buyers expect to haggle.
How do I make my garage sale stand out? ›
- It's All in the Details. Thoughtful touches can help your sale stand out. ...
- Tables Everywhere. Don't make people bend down to look at your things. ...
- Hang Them Up. Hang your clothes on a portable rack to add a boutique feel to your sale.
- Display in Groups.
Another significant downside is that a garage sale is a lot of work. Successful garage sales involve (and require) a lot of preparation like making signs, placing ads, getting permits, pricing items, and getting up before dawn on the day of the sale to set everything up.
What is the fastest way to organize a garage sale? ›- Get Rid of Everything You Don't Need.
- Organize Your Items.
- Reorganize Your Garage.
- Create Lots of Signage.
- Online Advertising is Key.
- Create a Fun and Welcoming Atmosphere.
- Display Your Best Items.
- Place Price Tags on Your Items.
- Include dates and times. It may sound obvious, but people still forget to include sale dates and times in their listings. ...
- Provide an exact address. ...
- State your terms. ...
- Use the right lingo. ...
- Tease your target audience. ...
- Safety first. ...
- Proofread your post.
View your local yard sales in map or list format, view sale details and photos, get directions, and take advantage of advanced organizational and route planning features. List your sale in this app or at yardsaletreasuremap.com.
How do you attract customers to a garage sale? ›- Planning The Date And Time. ...
- Regulations. ...
- Sorting for a Yard Sale. ...
- Advertising. ...
- Organizing Items. ...
- Bulk Selling Strategy. ...
- $1 Items. ...
- Extra Pair of Hands.
But how much change to have for a garage sale? Many experienced sellers recommend having $100 in cash for your garage sale.