Garage Sale Hints

• Allow adequate time to plan and prepare - several weeks.
  
  
• Selecting the right date is important so it won't conflict with holidays or special events that could compete for attendance.
  
  
• Weekends are generally more successful than weekdays.
  
  
• Bigger is better.
  
  
• Practical household goods such as appliances, dishes, furniture, tools, and the like are good sellers. Clothing typically doesn't have a high resale value with the possible exception of children's clothes in good condition.
  
  
• Try to merchandise your goods in an attractive manner as if you were displaying them in a store.
  
  
• Items should be clean and if not in working order, labeled accordingly.
  
  
• A classified ad in the newspaper listing some of the more desirable items can greatly increase your foot traffic.
  
  
• Bulletin boards in grocery stores and other public places can provide additional exposure.
  
  
• Use well created, attractive signs to direct people to your home. The nicer the sign, the more attention it will attract.
  
  
• Post a sign stating that all sales are final.
  
  
• Visit other garage sales to see what works well.