Just about everyone would like to make some extra money from time to time. In addition to making some money, many people want to unclutter their lives. If you want to accomplish both, consider having a garage sale. The following paragraphs will provide some hints for a successful one.
Get Prepared. Before any successful garage sale, it`s always a good idea to start with a good plan. Go through every room, sort every little thing you would like to sell and arrange the items by category such as kitchenware, adult clothing, kids` clothes etc. Visitors to your garage sale will likely need a place to sit down, and some tables will be a good idea. You can ask your neighbors if they have extra. Chances are if people have to stoop over and rummage through boxes on your driveway, the sale won`t be a success. Advertise. Try to advertise well in advance of your garage sale. It`s best to place flyers everywhere you can think of, and don`t be afraid to ask for suggestions. Places like your local shops, library, or coffee houses are good ideas as well. Make sure to check with them for possibilities.
Another idea is to ask the management office of your local apartment complex to distribute the flyers among the renters for you. The advertisement you distribute also is required to have the following points on it — where the garage sale is, the day and times of the sale, and a small list of things to sell. If you can, make certain to give a rain date in case the weather doesn`t cooperate. Decide on Prices. Take a couple days in advance and be sure to add prices to the items you plan on selling. Without the prices clearly marked, people will be constantly asking you questions, and wasting important time. Another tip is to have price tags coded by color. That way you won`t have to worry about a “1″ being mistaken for a “7″.
Always try to make the sale. Remember, the whole idea behind this garage sale is to organize your life, so sell everything you can. Another option is to drop the price throughout the day on specific items to move them faster. If you have items that aren`t selling, it`s valuable to be willing to accept lower offers for them, especially if it`s something that will take up significant room in your new place when you move. At the end of the day, consider lowering the price by drastic amounts to get everything gone. Finally, whatever you can`t get sold can be donated. The donated things can become part of your next year`s income tax deduction.
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