If you want to host a sucessful garage sale it is crucial that you think beyond simply throwing stuff on tables in your yard. To be truly sucessful, you need to advertise, organize and create a shopping experience that will entice people to stop in and buy. Keep in mind that hosting a garage sale isn't something that can be done in a day or even a weekend. Start getting things ready about a month before you plan to hold your sale.
As you find items, start grouping them into different sections. For instance, place all items for the kitchen together and then create separate piles of clothes, toys, books, etc. It is important that you have things organized so that you don't end up with a mish-mash of things that will make people think you just threw everything together.
Once you've collected everything you plan to sell, it's time to tackle the key to any garage sale, Pricing! People love bargins, so make sure you take emotions out of your pricing decisions and make things very affordable. Use stickers for pricing so people aren't constantly asking how much something is. It's also a good idea to offer buy-one-get-one free options or three-for-a dollar type pricing to compel people to buy more. When people try to bargain for a lower price(and they will). let the items go. Remember, this is more about disposing of your things than making a quick buck off of them.
To advertise the sale you will want to use social media, such as craigs list. Also think about putting an ad in your local paper, school or church bullitin or hang up flyers were allowed. Put out plenty of signs around the area a few days before your sale.
For the sale itself, be kind, offer up water or lemonade and be ready to make some deals!
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