Guide to Garage Sale Success!
Have you ever gone out and bought something you know you have, but couldn’t locate? I help clients declutter their homes and businesses in the Portland Metro Area and the San Francisco Bay Area. It excites me to know I helped someone profit over a weekend by unloading the unused clutter controlling their environment! I like to give my clients better control over their time and energy by eliminating time wasting chachkies and space monopolizers.
Also, I’ve pulled in over $1800 in a one day garage sale! In some instances, the proceeds from client’s sales fully compensate me to organize their entire environment AND their life! That’s right, by selling unused items clogging your clarity, you can transform and take command your home or business environment.
No pressure, if you’d like to go it alone, I offer Free Tips – Guide to Garage Sale Success! You CAN make decent money on the sale of your items slatted for the discard pile. August 10th is National Garage Sale Day! Are you ready? Okay, quick! Show of hands! How many of you would like to spend your entire Saturday, and possibly Sunday hosting a yard sale disaster? If you make a dollar per hour for your efforts it is even MORE insulting! Let’s change all of that, right NOW!
FREE TIPS TO GARAGE SALE SUCCESS!
A few years ago, I hosted a garage sale with my youngest daughter, neighbor, and my best friend. You see, I was moving 20 years of accumulated stuff from my 2800 sq.ft. home. NO, I wasn’t going to do it! So, I decided, it had to be a yard sale. Out in the boonies, mind you! It was a raging success.
Sometimes, it is all in the presentation and the marketing ploys you implement. My “Getting Out of Dodge, Divorce Sale,” would start at 7am. But wait, a 6-10pm “Midnight Madness Preview” the night preceding the sale, REALLY worked! “I”, even thought I was crazy! Turned out, with enough advanced advertising, I was able to build up a frenzy! SO MUCH FUN!
My friends and neighbors joined in on the action. They thought I was completely nuts, and swore no one would show. I proved them ALL wrong! I cleared out tons of stuff which meant I wouldn’t have to move it. Yay! The bonus, I netted over $3500 in the process of a three-day sale.
I’ve hosted many yard sales and flea markets over the years, my mother taught me strategies, generations old. I also developed strong opinions about what works. I’ve listened to people complain that garage sales aren’t worth the time. They were quite surprised when they visited to find me, and my daughter, raking in the cash!
What is Your Goal?
The more advance planning you do, the better your results. So, decide what is important to YOU. You’re usually trying to accomplish one thing or the other.
- You either want to get rid of your stuff, in some cases as quickly as possible, or
- You want to make as much money as possible to get something more useful
The answer to this question will determine what type of event you will hold.
Strategic Scheduling
Location, location location! It’s important, it’s true! However, great timing is an even more important factor for a successful garage sale. The items you sell, how and where you advertise, and even how often you schedule yard sales can affect your outcome. Some of these factors may not be controllable. Fast approaching deadlines could complicate your efforts. Chiefly, your focus should remain on factors you can control, such as managing choices of location and timing.
What Day of the Week?
In some circumstances, one-day sales are more beneficial. It really depends on the area you select for your sale. You may need to research, or experiment a bit to determine which day is best. Check local advertisements, or watch for signs leading up to your sale. Maybe a Thursday afternoon/Friday combination is great, or just Fridays. Look for local church parking lot sales, or other non-profit events to join in. You may pay a nominal fee for a space to sell, but you are likely to have consistent traffic.
If you need to reduce moving costs, you can make a yard sale an entertaining solution. Try to combine a BBQ or other gathering with helpers, or with garage sale partners. Food is a motivator!
What if you don’t have anyone to help you, or you only have a weekend to execute your event? Don’t count on anyone until they actually show up to help. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst case scenario.
A Particular Month or is Seasonal Planning Best?
On the other hand, you can improve results with more time. Try scheduling a few events targeting special or seasonal items. Marketing, promotions, and advertising and merchandising are all essential components of a great sale. How you deliver the message and how you get the word out are very important. You have to work on shopper’s practicality as well as their curiosity. Finally, you have to be sure to present the items in an appealing way.
What if you must schedule in February? You may think it’s best to schedule a yard sale in the summer months, but it’s possible to have a successful yard sale any time of year. In fact, you might even be able to capitalize on the fact that it’s February or November and there aren’t as many yard sales. Think about the pros and cons of each season.
Take Advantage of Seasons or Coinciding Events
Spring
Since we live in the Pacific Northwest, a spring yard sale is an invitation to get outside after the winter shut-in. There’s an air of optimism. Planned correctly, it can boost how much you’re able to sell. Naturally, you should be specific about how rainy weather will affect the hours of your sale.
Surely, unpredictable weather patterns often affect turnout. Focus on choosing the most favorable location and logistics. So, have fun with that combo garage sale and bulb planting event. But, remember to shelter your merchandise and keep your customers toastie and happy!
Select Items to Advertise:
- Tools
- Sports equipment
- Bikes and accessories
- Camping gear
- Picnic/Easter Baskets
- Gardening tools
- Spring and summer wardrobe
- High-quality children’s clothing
- Patio furniture
- Old bricks, wood scraps, cement blocks
- Garden pavers
- Bagged mulch
Summer
Attracting sun worshipers and outdoorsy people, yard sales usually ensure curious, smiling faces. Since the days are longer, you may only need a single day to sell all of your items.
Heat, humidity and dehydration are concerns in summer, so it’s important to provide shade and a place for customers to sit. Also, it is a kind gesture of goodwill to provide cold water.
Advertising:
Due to the cluttered street polls at this time, it’s even more important to differentiate yourself in advertising. Your free ice water, bubble kiddie pool, back-to-school sale, or ice cream social will be an eye-catcher for sure! Give people a reason to say, “What the heck! Why not?”
Select Items to Advertise:
- Back-to-school clothes
- Backpacks, duffle bags, etc.
- Skateboards, scooters, etc.
- Furniture and household goods for dorms/apartments
- Outdoor toys
- Books (especially children’s books)
- Electronics
Autumn
Fall, while still offering pleasant weather is a hard read! Be willing to negotiate like a pro. Families are just getting acclimated returning to school schedules, and coordinated work accommodations.
Weather patterns can be unstable in the Pacific Northwest. The rain, and blustery wind gusts may make setting up outdoors a real challenge. It shouldn’t affect turnout if you plan some accommodations. Still you must consider how to protect your merchandise.
Advertising:
Your customers may be looking for items for their new or returning college students. Furniture and household goods to furnish dorms or apartments. Highlight these items in your advertising. Why not hook them with a Back-to-school yard sale?
Select Items to Advertise:
- Winter items
- Musical instruments
- Arts and crafts
- Clean linens and blankets
- Shoes
- Picture frames
- Home furnishings, small appliances, housewares, etc.
- Holiday decorations
- Brand new, packaged gift items
- Collectibles
Winter
Winter yard sales in the Portland Metro Area are hit or miss. In the cold climates of the Pacific Northwest, you have to be a bit creative. Motivated buyers will find motivated sellers if there is a need, or some reward. The winter months will bring out the bargain hunters!
In winter, location and logistics are imperative. A community or church hall may offer the best alternative solution in place of a wet or frosty yard sale. Use your connections or find someone who is connected. A storage facility may permit a yard sale on their grounds if you’re a customer. Be sure to secure some sort of shelter.
Advertising:
Give clear directions for parking and how to access any buildings.
Select Items to Advertise:
- Exercise gear
- Space heaters
- Warm jackets and winter clothing
- Snow gear and toys
- Firewood
- Tools
- Furniture
- Clean linens and blankets
Merchandising
Use humor in your marketing. Word will get around much faster if people can make someone laugh. For this reason, you should also stock your sale with stuff to pull the biggest crowds and generate excitement.
- Locate and sell anything you no longer want or need. Make sure you have enough stuff to make a visit worth it, or you will be wasting time. Leave no stone unturned. A great guideline, if you haven’t worn it, or used it in the last year, you probably never will. So, if you don’t have a specific use for something consuming valuable space, simplify your life! Just get rid of it!
- One person’s trash is another’s treasure. You never know if someone likes to fix broken things or is looking for materials for an art project. As long as it’s safe and it’s something you don’t want, put it in your sale pile.
- Ask family and friends if they want to sell their discards at your sale. Ask if anyone has big-ticket items to sell. It will help them and boost your sales by attracting more buyers.
- Household merchandise and beyond should be considered for the sale. Plant starts in sale ready condition, really do well in the Portland Metro Area! Do you have any leftover building or landscape materials just lying around collecting dust?
- Stock like items together. People like to see things arranged in order.
- Clean off the dust and dirt. Clean stuff sells better. Period.
Differentiate!
Don’t let your garage sale be the same ol,’ same old. Find a way to set yours apart. Choose a theme, unique pricing strategy, scale, or amenities. Last weekend, for instance, I announced a “techie garage sale”, and emphasized not so old electronics, games, computer gear, and accessories. My Craigslist ad brought shoppers from far and wide. They bought stuff to update their older technology, but they also bought kitchen tools, appliances, board games and clothing.
Be Creative
- Consider doing a silent auction for all of your good stuff. It may generate some excitement.
- Offer door prizes for the first 20 customers to show up.
- Free delivery! No truck? Partner up! If you have large items, find a couple of volunteers with trucks who wouldn’t mind delivering items for free. Make arrangements to deliver all at once after the sale so the driver is not making multiple trips.
- Co-sell with neighbors! Holding multiple sales in one area guarantees greater attendance. Neighborhood sales attract more customers because visitors are more likely to find something of interest. Talk to your neighbors to arrange multiple sales. Find out what your neighbors are selling and offer to refer your customers to them. Alternatively, hold your garage sale during an established neighborhood-wide garage sale event.
FUN FOR THE KIDS TOO!
- Let your children run a snack and refreshment stand. I used to let my girls name their business and make their own signs, price their items, etc. Kids are always hungry and usually along for the ride with shopping parents. Offer croissants, donuts, or other pastry with a hot coffee, cocoa, cider or tea bar in the morning for breakfast.
- Change offerings to lemonade, candy bars, cookies, chips, cheese and cracker snacks in the afternoon. Be sure everything is factory packaged. Ice cream bars or popsicles are very appealing on hot days. Don’t forget that visiting pets get thirsty too.
Be Kind!
- Connect with the customers. Be friendly. Chat with the people who stop by. Find common interests. When parents with young children visit, I find out what the kids like and give them something to share. Usually, I make it something they really want. Consider giving freebies to folks who make hefty purchases. This makes quite an impression on the other potential customers looking on. The friendlier you are, the better your sales will be.
Advertising
Getting the word out early, in memorable ways is critical to a successful sale! Historically, advertising meant posting an ad in the local newspaper, and normally cost around twenty bucks. Free is still sounds better to me!
Here’s how to advertise to get more customers today.
Neighborhood Publications:
If you’re hosting a yard sale along with neighbors, check into neighborhood newsletters. This may be free or cost a nominal fee, but is quite targeted and effective.
Craigslist:
Get the best value from your Craigslist ad:
- Advertise the date and location of your sale.
- Add pictures and descriptions of the nicer items.
- Put up ads for the most valuable things in their respective categories on Craigslist. People browsing specific categories will be drawn to your sale.
- Don’t forget to remove sold items promptly.
You Have a Friend in Social Media
Make your sale sharable on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram! The entire week before the sale, post on social media about your merchandise. Include pictures with great lighting, and shoot from all sides and angles. Post your good stuff with ads for your sale on local Facebook Market Place. There are also groups organized to sell stuff on Facebook.
Don’t forget about Nextdoor to get the word out! Ask to add yourself to the group and post your best items with the address to your impending garage sale. Try the “Let Go” or Offer Up Apps. Make sure to “refresh” the ads the day before the sale. During the day of the sale, update your status or tweet on items “still available.”
Signs Sell Your Sale!
The goal of every yard sale is to attract as much traffic as possible. Don’t violate any HOA guidelines, or your yard sale will end up costing you more stress (and money) than it’s worth. If your signs are hard to read, unclear, potential customers won’t waste their time. Also, if signs blend with the background people may not see them. Be sure they stand out! Especially true, if there are dozens of yard sales to choose from. Simple is best, but definitely the more signs the better!
Ineffective garage sale signs surprise me. It’s like people don’t care. Some put a tremendous amount of work to organize and set the stage, but the signs don’t reflect it. The key to effective signage: they must be simple, clean and legible. Include the address at main thoroughfares, the date and time of the sale, and one prominent arrow pointing the way. Create a funnel coming from each direction, north, south east west.
Design to inform and intrigue
NOTE: I am happy to lend my clients some “A” framed sign stands for the day of their sale.
Prepare your signs in advance. Don’t wait until the day to make your signs. You will not make them very neatly if you are in such a hurry. Take your time and make them nice and clear. Figure out how many arrows pointing in each direction. Also, you can leave the arrows off until you figure out exactly where you will hang them.
- Use bright colors to attract attention.
- Use a thick marker of a contrasting color to make big, bold text.
- Your customers are driving by at the speed limit or faster! Focus on quick recognition and readability.
- Be sure the large arrows are pointing in the correct direction. It’s easier to follow arrows than to read an address.
- Adjectives that convey gusto are attention catchers. Blowout! Epic!
Where’s your sign?
- Post multiple signs around your neighborhood a few days prior to the sale.
- Major intersections and at each turn along the way and on turn signal posts on the center island.
- Also, take a drive past one of your signs. Does it catch your attention and can you read it? Do they have time to make a decision?
- After the sale, remove all the signs! No one likes to see trash left behind. Consequently, you may have a concerned neighbor brave enough to come and tell you in person.
Supplies
The right supplies are essential for a smoothly executed sale. As you get closer to show time, gather the things you will need.
- Borrow tables and shelves to display your merchandise. Setting up a strategically placed check-out table can be helpful. People know exactly where to go to ask a question. Placed by the exit, it will allow you to greet people while ensuring your stuff doesn’t grow legs.
- Apron or fanny pack for the money. A cloth utility belt or apron from the local hardware store is very effective. Some sellers use a fanny pack or bank deposit pouch.
- Cell phone to check prices, to communicate with others in your sale without speaking out loud, etc.
- Markers, scissors, tape, price stickers, and poster board. Changing prices throughout the day, isn’t necessary if you do a blanket discount. If not, then you will need these supplies to update your pricing. Don’t forget to mark items that are NOT for sale!
- Paper and pencil. If you have a group sale, write a description of each item and the sale price. You might consider color coded stickers for each seller. A little effort to keep things organized will avoid confusion or dissatisfaction when it comes time to settle up.
- Calculator. A calculator will expedite your checkout line and make it easier to convince buyers of their total.
Don’t Forget Display Supplies
- Batteries. An assortment of batteries for any electronics or toys
- Extension cords. Keep an extension cord handy to demonstrate electronic items. Display the items near a plug so people can test them.
- Bags or boxes for customer purchases. Collect free bags/boxes before your sale so your customers can easily carry their purchases.
- A rack or laundry line to hang clothing and hangers. Sifting through hanging clothes is easier than constantly straightening a table covered with clothes. No one wants to buy clothes off the ground.
- A mirror to try on clothes or costume jewelry, etc.
- 13. Don’t forget cash to make change. Collect and set aside your change a few days before the sale. Don’t wait for the last minute, or you WILL forget! Get two rolls of quarters, a stack of 30 $1 bills, 8 $5 bills, and 3 $10 bills.
- Prepare something to eat in advance so you don’t have to “eat into your profits.”
BEWARE
Be weary of shoppers trying to purchase $1.50 worth items of with $20 or $50 dollar bills. People try to pass off fakes for your REAL cash. This happened to me at one of my yard sales. The customer seemed to be looking for really inexpensive items which he had no interest and tried to pay using a $50 bill. I politely said, “I’m sorry, I can’t change a large bill, but there is a corner market right there (2 streets over) that can change it for you.” He never returned.
Consider hanging a sign that reads, “No Large Bills, Please.” Alternatively, you can purchase a bill pen at the office supply store to verify bill authenticity. They are relatively inexpensive (about $5), compared to potential losses.
Pricing Strategies
Acknowledge your goals. Whether you are getting rid of stuff, or trying to make some money, you must know your goal. Your goals will affect how much you negotiate. Keep in mind the items you will consider giving away if they are left. You will be more inclined to take a low ball offer than to give it away. If your goal is to get top dollar, you should really be selling the item on eBay or Craigslist.
Oh, and lose your sentimental attachment. Unfortunately, no one cares how many memories are attached to it, or even how much you paid for an item. Price using the 50-35-20% rule. Price new, or almost new items at 50% off the purchase price. Lightly used items price at 35% of the original price. Any items that are significantly worn or outdated at 20% of the purchase price. Expect to cut your prices by 5-15% especially by the end of the sale. Remember, customers are looking for a deal to brag about!
Establishing a Price
Research the value of your items. You should know what items are selling for on eBay, social media, or Craigslist. You may find some of your items are worth significantly more than you thought. However, you shouldn’t actually charge those prices unless the item is highly prized. Attend local yard sales in advance; you’ll get better general idea of acceptable prices. Additionally, check local thrift stores, you should charge less than their sale prices. You have to be competitive.
Stick to Your Guns
- Don’t price items too low. Leave room to negotiate, people like to bargain, so allow some flexibility. Also, you aren’t standing out there for your health. Afterall, you want to make money! You can have a 50-percent-off sale over the last couple hours to get rid of the remnant goods.
- Big-ticket items can be a tough sale, but it can be done with a little extra effort on your end. For example, ordinarily, you may not get your price on a collectable at a garage sale. However, if you put it on a table with a printout of the price the exact item would sell for on eBay. Boom! Sold!
- Sell in multiples. If you have large quantities of something, a “Buy 3 DVDs, get 1 free” works like a charm.
- Sometimes a fill this bag or box for $10 or fill this bag for $5 at the end of the sale does the trick. Anything not valuable can go on tables dedicated to that price point and you will get rid of all sorts of stuff. That is the perfect strategy for items people might not buy individually but might stuff in a box.
To Price or Not to Price.
Pricing items is a pain, no question.
- It may be more profitable not to price anything because customers are turned off if the price is too high.
- However, most customers prefer priced items, if only as a starting point for haggling.
- A hybrid approach may require pricing larger items, or grouping like items on a table and then placing a sign on the table indicating price.
- You can also place anything worth less than $5 or $10 on a table with a note to make an offer.
- The colored sticker approach to pricing will mean that people will switch stickers. So, avoid the aggravation. If you use this approach, be sure you have someone to watch people with the items. As the day goes on, you can change the master price lists without changing individually priced items.
Be Willing to Bargain, but be Less Flexible at the Beginning.
Not an experienced haggler? Take the time to write down your starting price and lowest price for each item. If you just want the items gone then try asking what customers are willing to pay. Put up a sign, “No reasonable offer refused.”
If you’re trying to make money, stick to your price unless you get a good customer. Give customers a deal only if they buy several items, or make a large purchase. Stay firm on prices at the beginning of the sale, unless you get some big spenders.
Tell early shoppers you’re cutting prices an hour before the end of the sale. Let them know if they’re willing to take the chance, they can check back later. If someone seems really interested, offer to take their phone number. Say, “I’m sorry, but I’m not comfortable selling it at that price. Would you like me to call you if it’s still here at the end of the day?”
Nearing the end of the sale, slash prices, or implement the bag deals to get rid of things. Rather than face the prospect of having to deal with it later, just let go!
Staging
If you are not a very organized person, you may want to get some help with this. A major DON’T in my book! I can’t tell you how many garage sales I’ve checked out, only to find miscellaneous boxes. Carelessly placed items are confusing to customers. Many people will just glance as they drive by to see if there is anything that screams buy me. How can that happen in boxes? Also, try to put like items together and make sure all the pieces are together.
Think of department store impressions. What do you enjoy when you are shopping? Up beat music that makes you want to sing? Organized kid’s stuff so they can play safely and still be monitored while you shop? When people are driving by, they are window shopping. If you put a dinette set out, dress it up! Organize the DVDs and CDs by genre. Put display items together to get the full effect.
Displays
Display items in a way to direct shopper traffic. Create aisles and have a defined direction. Place expensive or eye-catching items toward the front of the yard where you are waiting at the check out table. The valuable items stay near you.
Arrange other items to their best advantage. Try to keep items at eye level organized to catch the shopper’s eye. Hang up clothes, sorted by size, with the sizes clearly labeled. Consider grouping items of the same color. Slow your customers down. Stagger tables horizontally rather than straight long vertical down the center of the garage. Be sure the traffic will flow rather than bottleneck.
Establish themes. Perhaps a music center with instruments, CDs, headphones and speakers together. Create a technology corner with old computers (don’t forget to wipe the hard drive), XBox and games, etc. Set audio video items up to play. Don’t wait for a customer to ask if the TV works. It will sell much faster if it is playing DVDs rather than unplugged. This will also help you sell your DVDs. Stock books near lamps and reading glasses. Display jewelry, watches, scarfs belts, and other small accessories all together near a mirror.
Lighting and Other Considerations
Good lighting is essential, so make sure all light bulbs are working in the garage. Consider setting up work lamps or string white outdoor or Christmas lights to brighten the atmosphere. This is especially important during autumn and winter when the days are dark and dreary.
After the first wave of shoppers, walk through your sale as if you were there to buy something. Be critical! Is it easy to navigate through your maze? Are things marked clearly? Did you pay attention to areas that create a bottleneck? Are your books spines visible on shelves and tables? Don’t forget to adjust items to fill in the gaps as items sell.
You want all the customers to see into your garage clearly. Stagger items at various heights along the walls to create some interest. Display inexpensive, fun items near the check out table to appeal to those last minute impulses.
Left Overs
You can avoid overfilling your trash can by creating a free bin. Getting something for nothing is the ultimate deal. Place a large, well-marked “FREE” box close to the curb. Don’t forget to mention the free box on all of your ads that will pull people perusing the Free Category to your sale. Alternatively, have a pile of complimentary items and let buyers pick one item to go with each purchase. It could be any old junk, but people will love getting a freebie.
Suggest projects using the stuff you have for sale. Customers may think like something you have for sale. However, they may be reluctant to buy because they can’t think of a use for it. Be creative! Use the power of suggestion. By displaying items in an interesting way you can make people want what you have. You could print out craft projects to inspire your customer to take the treasure home.
NO EARLY BIRDS!
There is nothing more annoying then fumbling around to finish putting your items out while people are shopping. You don’t want to make change, entertain kids, and watch for dishonest shoppers while setting up displays. If you don’t want early birds to show up, mention this in your post. The address for this sale will be posted the day of the sale, once everything is out. Don’t put the signs out until you are ready for business. Start with the furthest point, making your way back to your home. Don’t make any sales until you are ready!
Need a little garage sale humor? Perhaps you need an informal therapy session, before or after your sale, grab a glass of wine and have a moment. Take the edge off with a bit of humor. Remember, almost everyone has had this experience at some point in their life. Try listening to this . . . for FREE! Lol
Future Burglars.
Never allow anyone inside your house. Even if you think know them don’t trust anyone. If they ask for a bathroom, direct them to the closest public restroom. Even if they tell you they are having car trouble, or any other sob story. Don’t do it! It is not worth your safety.
Do NOT Use a Cash Box.
Keep your cash with you at all times! Don’t make yourself a target for opportunists. Even worse, you don’t want to be the victim of professional thieves who run distraction con games. You won’t be happy to see profits vanish in an instant. You worked hard and deserve to enjoy the proceeds from your items that were difficult to part with. This happened to a woman on our street on the last day of the sale last year.
Do NOT use a cash box! Use a cloth apron with pockets, or a utility belt from the local hardware store. A fanny pack works well. Also, if you have snug fitting pants with deep pockets in front it works too. Keep only a small amount of low denomination bills to make change. Keep your larger bills hidden inside your home. NEVER flash a wad of big bills. You will be asking for trouble!
Don’t Talk Customers Out of the Sale!
At one of my first yard sales, I invited friends to hang out and dish. My brother kept telling customers something was wrong with the items he wanted to purchase. “I’m not sure if that Makita Drill works.” “That lamp is really outdated.” My other friend says, “Hey Anna, didn’t that food processor come with more attachments?” “That game was so boring!”
Needless to say, I had my sister-in-law call my brother inside to drink more beer. The others I reminded my goal was to sell the items. I’m not saying you need to lie, but customers realize they are at a garage sale. Not everything is perfect. You want to emphasize the up side of the purchase. “Makita Drills are really expensive when you buy them new.” “The motor works great on that food processor.”
Hosting Agreement
If you have a group sale, choose the location with the heaviest traffic, good accessibility and parking. Be sure you have shade, or shelter as needed. The host should get a table fee, or a portion of the sales. Also, be sure everyone agrees on the ground rules ahead of time.
Left Overs
Plan what you’ll do with unsold merchandise.
- Call a non-profit to pick up the remainder (research and plan this ahead of time.)
- If you are dropping items off at a thrift store, know their days and hours of operation. Ask ahead of time if there are any limitations on what they will accept.
- Post on the local freecycle (www.freecycle.org), after a certain time, whatever is left is free for the taking. Remember to include your address. I never have a problem getting rid of free items in this way.
Conclusion
Garage sales can be fun and lucrative if you make them that way. Don’t hold back because you think your stuff isn’t worth while. Have some friends or neighbors join you and make it a memorable experience. If nothing else, you will have some fond memories and great inside jokes between you. Also, it is a great way to hedge service costs to hire me to save you time and money. Organizing your environment and thereby your time, will help you win at this crazy, chaotic thing we call life!