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6 Great Tips For Your Community Yard Sale
On Saturday, May 18th
we will be having or “Semi-Annual” Community yard sale. Here are a few tips to have a successful (and
hopefully profitable) yard sale this year.
A good rule of thumb is to price items in good condition
at 25 to 30 percent of their retail value.
Bundling similar items for one price may help things move
more quickly.
Consider consigning high-end items such as antique
furniture or specialty items, where they will likely generate more money.
If you intend to donate items left at the end of the sale,
make arrangements for a charity to pick it up the same day.
- Have a plan for the purpose of what you are selling. Are you selling things to make money or to
get rid of them? This question affects everything you do, from how you
price things to how willing you are to negotiate. As a veteran of many
profitable yard sales, here are some of my top tips:
- Be prepared.
Wear comfortable clothing. Have water and snacks at hand. Get plenty of
one-dollar bills and a roll of quarters the day before. Move things out
early. Good preparation will help things run smoothly.
- Think like a customer. Walk through your sale as if you were there to buy something. How
does it feel? Are things clearly marked? Is it easy to move around? Are
your books on the ground in boxes? Or are they placed neatly on shelves or
tables? Would you pay $10 for that book rack?
- Do not use a cash box. Carry your money with you at all
times. Use a cheap cloth apron or a
utility belt to carry money or a fanny pack or a zippered bank deposit
pouch.
- Have a plan for what you’ll do with your unsold merchandise. Some non-profits will pick up unsold stuff, so
research this ahead of time. On Saturday, we loaded all of our unsold
stuff into a Honda Element and hauled it to a local thrift store.
Have
fun, and HAPPY SALES TO YOU!
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