Garage Sale Tips?

Old 04-01-2014, 06:31 PM
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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.
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Old 04-01-2014, 06:47 PM
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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.
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Old 04-02-2014, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7 View Post
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.
I wish! My DH loves nothing better than going to -- AND having -- yard sales. He's wanting me to advertise one right now, but I keep putting it off. We're just not ready to have one yet, and I don't plan on being ready for a looong time!
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Old 04-02-2014, 04:52 AM
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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.
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Old 04-02-2014, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandygirl View Post
Expect to be aggravated that your belongings are notworth much at a garage sale and that everyone will want to pay Less. Too much work and time spent for little $$$ . I, frankly, hate garage sales.

Enjoy! And good luck.
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I'm with you Sandy, garage sales are so much work and people want you to give the things to them for almost nothing, then there is the theft issue. Save the aggravation and donate to Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
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.
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Old 04-02-2014, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7 View Post
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.
This is also what we do. We also list things on Craigslist. So much easier than having to deal with a garage sale.
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Old 04-02-2014, 05:21 AM
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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.
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Old 04-02-2014, 05:48 AM
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see if you can place an "Ad" at your local Senior Center too for the tools, etc.
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Old 04-02-2014, 12:06 PM
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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.
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Old 04-03-2014, 05:21 PM
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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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