Garage Sale Tips?
#21
I put all fabric items (clothes, upholstered furniture, and more valuable items in the garage in case of rain or wind. I try to put as much stuff on the driveway so it is very visible to cars driving by. Makes a small amount look like a lot.
#22
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I don't have garage sales -- I just keep a box in the house and when I find something I don't want anymore I put it in the box. When it is full I take it to Salvation Army or Boys Club and donate. I don't make any money but I don't have the aggravation of a garage sale.
#23
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I don't have garage sales -- I just keep a box in the house and when I find something I don't want anymore I put it in the box. When it is full I take it to Salvation Army or Boys Club and donate. I don't make any money but I don't have the aggravation of a garage sale.
#24
Maybe if your items did not sell at a garage sale, you should re-think donating them to a thrift shop. Do a little sorting first and throw out the things no one will want. Only donate the really good stuff. Saves the thrift shop from having to throw them out.
#25
Some towns have a furniture bank that will pick up furniture and give you a tax receipt. The items go to families who are in need. I did that, it felt better than selling my sofa for $5, and I got a $200 tax receipt.
At the end of the day with a garage sale, you have washed and packed and stored the stuff and negotiated with people for the day and there is not much to show for it.
#26
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I don't have garage sales -- I just keep a box in the house and when I find something I don't want anymore I put it in the box. When it is full I take it to Salvation Army or Boys Club and donate. I don't make any money but I don't have the aggravation of a garage sale.
#27
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Sun City, AZ
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Thanks to everyone for their wonderful suggestions! I printed them out and showed them to hubby last night. We were both disheartened to know there are people out there who will steal from garage sales! Seriously, who does that? We will try to keep the higher ticket items (mostly hubby's tools and electronics) in the garage so people can't grab and run. Of course, it may be funny to see someone grab a tiller and try to run down the street with it!
I realize having a garage sale is a lot of work, but I'm hoping it will pay off for us.
I realize having a garage sale is a lot of work, but I'm hoping it will pay off for us.
#29
My oldest late Sister had a garage sale at my house, years ago. She sold Tupperware she no longer wanted. She made a lot more money than I did. I had three kids at home. I would never have another. Not worth my time and effort. I bag things up that I no longer want and donate them. Thieves are everywhere and will take anything that is not nailed down. It is getting worse. We didn't have to worry about that years ago.
#30
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Flushing, MI/summer..AZ winter
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I have did many garage sales and I go every week end. It bothers me that people lay clothes on the ground an expect you to buy them. Present clothing neat,clean and pressed. Watch out for the garage thieves...they are out there. My last sale a lady stole a jacket from my neighbors sale walked next door to me and got a skirt. Neighbor realized the jacket was gone and came over to tell me. It was a neighborhood sale and I am sure she made a nice haul that day.
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