Whether you are
moving long distance,
downsizing your home, or just want to save space in the truck, you can
give your old things a new life by selling them and putting into good hands. Here are a few tips in
organizing a garage sale:
- Before planning a garage
sale, review any ordinances in your city. Some cities require a permit
for advertising your sale. Check for the list of prohibited items to
sell.
- Set a date and time of your garage sale. You can
plan to hold it during pay days. You can also ask your neighbors if they
want to hold a sale. You can draw more attention if you have more items
to sell.
- Be sure to sell only those that are in good condition. Don't sell anything that's damaged or prohibited.
- Set
a fair price tag for all your items. You can make the process simple by
using increments of 25 cents. Use online auction sites for ideas on
pricing your items. Leave room for haggling.
- Advertise
your garage sale. As much as possible, take advantage of free resources
and ads spaces. Post signs a day or two before you hold the garage sale.
- Place
big arrows and signs. In making posters, use permanent marker. Write
your address along with instructions and landmarks to your place. Be
sire to remove all signs and posters after the garage sale.
- Create
eye-catching displays and place attractive items at the front,
including children's bicycles, toys, home decor, and furniture.
- Arrange clothes in a rack. Sort them by size and set a place where people can fit items on sale.
- During
the garage sale, keep all doors and windows of your house closed. Aside
from customers, thieves may also take advantage of this situation.
- Be sure to keep your pets on a leash. They might be taken by thieves too, or they might pose a threat to your customers.
- Have someone trusted to watch the cash box at all times.
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