Spring is in the air! This time of year is always an inspiration to clean up and clear out. A garage sale is a great way to make some extra cash and clear out lots of unneeded/unwanted items.
Pros
Clear out needed space & make some money!
Opportunity to connect and socialize with neighbors and your community
Feel good seeing your objects go directly to new owners
Cons
Several hours work to gather items, prepare and hang signs, hold the sale, clean up
May not make much money
Will likely have leftovers that you’ll have to donate or dispose
Preparation
Enlist friends and family to help out – they can add their items into the sale to make the sale more varied and appealing to buyers
For multi-family sales decide ahead of time how you’ll track who made what
Stock a fanny pack or cash box with at least $20 in small bills to make change for early shoppers
Make clear, simple signs (with arrows!) and post at major intersections near the sale
Post the sale online on www.Craigslist.com, www.WeekendTreasure.com or other local event listings, 1-2 days ahead of time—include pictures of what you have to sell, if you can.
Don’t bother trying to sell worn-out or dirty items.
Pricing Tips
When setting your prices be clear about your goal for the sale – maximize the $$ made or just move out stuff? Price accordingly!
Pre-pricing takes time but can save some effort during the sale and make things easier for customers
Save big expensive items for craigslist, people shopping garage sales are looking for deals and usually not carrying a lot of cash.
Curb Appeal
Place large items out front
Group like items together as much as possible
Use folding tables to make browsing easier
Hang shirts/dresses/jackets if possible
Create a container of small $.25 items and label it clearly – this can keep kids busy while parents shop
Deal With The Leftovers
Advertise on your local FreeCycle.com or Craigslist that everything past 3 pm on your last day of the sale will be free and sitting in the driveway or at the curb.
Pre-schedule a donation pick-up from a local charity for the week following the sale (www.DonationTown.org)
Have some empty grocery bags or boxes ready for clean-up time to immediately create donation bags.
How can YOU benefit from a garage sale?
Does your garage look like this? Get organized and sell what you don’t want.
Use the opportunity of a garage sale to purge your closet
Summer is a great time to consider clearing out the debris from your garage and making room! A garage sale is a great way to make some extra cash and clear out lots of unneeded/unwanted items.
Pros
Clear out needed space & make some money!
Opportunity to connect and socialize with neighbors and your community
Feel good seeing your objects go directly to new owners
Cons
Several hours work to gather items, prepare and hang signs, hold the sale, clean up
May not make much money
Will likely have leftovers that you’ll have to donate or dispose
Preparation
Enlist friends and family to help out – they can add their items into the sale to make the sale more varied and appealing to buyers
For multi-family sales decide ahead of time how you’ll track who made what
Stock a fanny pack or cash box with at least $20 in small bills to make change for early shoppers
Make clear, simple signs (with arrows!) and post at major intersections near the sale
Don’t bother trying to sell worn-out or dirty items, but you could have a “FREE” box for items that aren’t saleable.
Pricing Tips
When setting your prices be clear about your goal for the sale – maximize the $$ made or just move out stuff? Price accordingly!
Pre-pricing takes time but can save some effort during the sale and make things easier for customers
Save big expensive items for craigslist, people shopping garage sales are looking for deals and usually not carrying a lot of cash.
Curb Appeal
Place large items out front
Group like items together as much as possible
Use folding tables to make browsing easier
Hang shirts/dresses/jackets if possible
Create a container of small $.25 items and label it clearly – this can keep kids busy while parents shop
Deal With The Leftovers
Advertise on your local FreeCycle.com or Craigslist that everything past 3 pm on your last day of the sale will be free and sitting in the driveway or at the curb
Have some empty grocery bags or boxes ready for clean-up time to immediately create donation bags
Pre-schedule a donation pick-up from a local charity for the week following the sale (www.DonationTown.org)
Imagine the possibilities!
Does all this overwhelm you? Hire an organizer or just call 1-800-Got-Junk!
Does your garage look like this? Get organized and sell what you don’t want.
Spring is in the air! This time of year is always an inspiration to clean up and clear out. A garage sale is a great way to make some extra cash and clear out lots of unneeded/unwanted items.
Pros
Clear out needed space & make some money!
Opportunity to connect and socialize with neighbors and your community
Feel good seeing your objects go directly to new owners
Cons
Several hours work to gather items, prepare and hang signs, hold the sale, clean up
May not make much money
Will likely have leftovers that you’ll have to donate or dispose
Preparation
Enlist friends and family to help out – they can add their items into the sale to make the sale more varied and appealing to buyers
For multi-family sales decide ahead of time how you’ll track who made what
Stock a fanny pack or cash box with at least $20 in small bills to make change for early shoppers
Make clear, simple signs (with arrows!) and post at major intersections near the sale
Post the sale online on www.Craigslist.com, www.WeekendTreasure.com or other local event listings, 1-2 days ahead of time—include pictures of what you have to sell, if you can.
Don’t bother trying to sell worn-out or dirty items.
Pricing Tips
When setting your prices be clear about your goal for the sale – maximize the $$ made or just move out stuff? Price accordingly!
Pre-pricing takes time but can save some effort during the sale and make things easier for customers
Save big expensive items for craigslist, people shopping garage sales are looking for deals and usually not carrying a lot of cash.
Curb Appeal
Place large items out front
Group like items together as much as possible
Use folding tables to make browsing easier
Hang shirts/dresses/jackets if possible
Create a container of small $.25 items and label it clearly – this can keep kids busy while parents shop
Deal With The Leftovers
Advertise on your local FreeCycle.com or Craigslist that everything past 3 pm on your last day of the sale will be free and sitting in the driveway or at the curb.
Pre-schedule a donation pick-up from a local charity for the week following the sale (www.DonationTown.org)
Have some empty grocery bags or boxes ready for clean-up time to immediately create donation bags.
Notes from the Junk Drawer 