How to Make More Money with Garage Sales 1-2-3
Holding a garage sale is fairly easy, however, having a profitable and successful garage sale requires
more planning. For example, garage sale ads, garage sale signs and the price of garage sale items can all
contribute to a sale's profitability.
Whether you want to organize for one garage sale or several, some advanced planning can really pay off. In
fact, it can actually make the garage sale easier on the day of the event.
Not only do garage sales cut down on household clutter and provide a means of making quick cash, some people
actually make a good income re-selling bargains that they find at garage sales.
As with any business venture, the more you know before you start, the more you're able to increase your
profits, while lowering expenses and minimizing the time and effort involved.
How to Make Money with Garage Sales
Drive through almost any neighborhood in any city or town on a weekend, and you're sure to see garage sales
scattered throughout.
These homeowners are spending their weekend time off making money. The average profit is $600 for a
one-weekend garage sale.
It's time to get your share of the pie. Organization is the key.
Step 1: Check with the local officials to see what the local laws and regulations are on operating
garage sales in your area.
Step 2: Spend a few weekends going to garage sales in your area. See what is selling, what people are
buying, how the items are priced, how the sellers advertise. Observe how the sellers display their items. Take
notes.
Step 3: Clean house and take stock of what you have and what it's time to get rid of. Be sure to pick
out at least one interesting and unusual item to call attention to your sale; some large ticket item you can
set up in front of your home during your sale.
If you find older items such as dishes, a painting, an old flower urn etc. that you feel it's time to
dispose of have it appraised. You don't want to sell something for 50 cents only to find out later it was an
antique valued at $500.00. You can be sure there are garage sale shoppers who are on the lookout for just this
kind of treasure.
Step 4: Pick a date for your sale. The best time to have a garage sale is twice a year in May or
September. People will be out shopping for summer items in May and winter items in September.
Never pick a holiday weekend such as Mother's Day or Labor Day. Holiday festivities will get the attention
of most people.
The best days for your garage sale are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Step 5: Advertise, advertise and advertise some more. Place ads in the local newspaper, shopper
guides, on bulletin boards and even online. Place signs all over the neighborhood with brightly colored
letters, attached balloons, etc.
Step 6: Organize your sale. Put price stickers on your items. Have a wide variety of clothing and
jewelry and arrange them in a rainbow of colors. Make sure jewelry and appliances sparkle! Hang clothing on
racks arranged in sizes. Imagine that you are opening a retail store and copy what the stores do.
If you have items that are hard to price and you think they will not sell, put them in a penny box. And be
sure to mark the box "Penny Box" or "All items just 1 cent each".
Step 7: Timing. Consider starting at 7:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 or 9:00. And close no later than 6:00
p.m. And positively NEVER shut down for the noon hour! There are people who work on weekends and will stop on
their way to or from work and shop during their lunch breaks.
As most customers will have come and gone by 1:00, noon hour being the most active, you can start lowering
prices after 1:00 p.m. On items you think will not sell at all, put them in a box marked "Free".
And lastly, what doesn't sell take to the local Good Will or other organization of your choice.
About The Author Marilyn Pokorney: Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the environment.
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Garage Sale Magic! How to Turn Your Trash into Cash
Garage sales can make you some quick cash, clear out
clutter, save on hauling costs and even provide a nice part-time income. If you are looking for an easy
low-cost business to start, garage sale selling has some great benefits that you can enjoy without even
leaving your house.
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of!)
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