Every spring, hordes of bargain hunters trample upon the grass in search of a bargain. Having a yard sale can be a fun way to make a little extra cash while ridding your home of clutter, unused housewares, clothing, books, toys, and other still-useful belongings just taking up space. To make the most of your yard sale efforts, here are a few tips to guide you along.
Finding Wares To Sell
The first step, of course, is to find a yard full of goods to sell. In our overabundant, consumer-oriented society, most people have more possessions than they really need. Start cleaning closets! The familiar adage is, if you haven't used it for a year, get rid of it. Of course, you will have objects of sentimental value that you will want to keep, but do you really need to keep every stitch of your little darling's infant outfits? (Unless you plan to have more little darlings, no.) Do you really need to keep that old toaster you replaced? If you are renting a storage locker to keep your overflow possessions, why? Do you really need all that stuff? Why pay to store it when you could make some spare cash instead?
Next, go through all the goods you have decided you can live without, and check them for quality. Don't insult your customers by offering goods for sale that probably should be thrown out anyway (but don't throw them out just yet...) My own rule is, if I wouldn't give it to my own family to use or wear, I won't sell it.
Ask family and friends if they would like to add some of their own items to your yard sale. A large selection of items to look at will attract more customers. Many people will drive by and glance at your sale before deciding to stop and look; if there isn't much there, many will just keep driving.
Finding Wares To Sell
The first step, of course, is to find a yard full of goods to sell. In our overabundant, consumer-oriented society, most people have more possessions than they really need. Start cleaning closets! The familiar adage is, if you haven't used it for a year, get rid of it. Of course, you will have objects of sentimental value that you will want to keep, but do you really need to keep every stitch of your little darling's infant outfits? (Unless you plan to have more little darlings, no.) Do you really need to keep that old toaster you replaced? If you are renting a storage locker to keep your overflow possessions, why? Do you really need all that stuff? Why pay to store it when you could make some spare cash instead?
Next, go through all the goods you have decided you can live without, and check them for quality. Don't insult your customers by offering goods for sale that probably should be thrown out anyway (but don't throw them out just yet...) My own rule is, if I wouldn't give it to my own family to use or wear, I won't sell it.
Ask family and friends if they would like to add some of their own items to your yard sale. A large selection of items to look at will attract more customers. Many people will drive by and glance at your sale before deciding to stop and look; if there isn't much there, many will just keep driving.
- How to set up and organize your yard sale.
- How to display your wares effectively.
- Customer conveniences that will increase your sales.
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