garage sale pricing
05-11-2012, 08:29 PM
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I had that happen to me at one of my yard sales several years ago...I said to them: "If you don't plan on paying for that, put in back on the table on your way out, there's nothing else here you would be interested in either." They were so shocked that I confronted them, they just sat the entire bag down (including a blouse they had previously purchased or stolen next door) and left. And you usually get, oh I thought my husband, sister, mother paid you already. But this lady said nothing - she was publicly embarrassed. (And that's ok with me!)
I would offer your fabrics here for a much more satisfying experience
I would offer your fabrics here for a much more satisfying experience
05-12-2012, 01:15 AM
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the last time i checked stealing was a crime.
follow them to the car, take down the license number, cell phone photo(s) ...
911 - in a heartbeat.
follow them to the car, take down the license number, cell phone photo(s) ...
911 - in a heartbeat.
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05-12-2012, 01:43 AM
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most of the yard sales i have stopped at with fabric the fabric was priced by the piece - not by the yard- i have never seen any priced that high- i've bought 1 1/2 - 2 yard pieces for $2- $3 each-
i know location always matters-
and people tend to expect deals at yard/garage sales-figuring you are trying to clear out and what doesn't sell usually goes to a thrift store...priced to sell-
if you want to make some money from your fabric there are better places to sell it- here, ebay, guild sales,
or advertise your yard sale as a 'quilter's sale'- detailing in the ad what you have to offer & perhaps include (quilt shop quality items)
just like people who are trying to sell antiques cover that in their ads- otherwise they would not sell anything...you need to 'draw in' the right crowd.
i know location always matters-
and people tend to expect deals at yard/garage sales-figuring you are trying to clear out and what doesn't sell usually goes to a thrift store...priced to sell-
if you want to make some money from your fabric there are better places to sell it- here, ebay, guild sales,
or advertise your yard sale as a 'quilter's sale'- detailing in the ad what you have to offer & perhaps include (quilt shop quality items)
just like people who are trying to sell antiques cover that in their ads- otherwise they would not sell anything...you need to 'draw in' the right crowd.
05-12-2012, 03:00 AM
#17
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What if you put a big sign, Fabric at 75% OFF? Then they would know they were getting a bargain, not just cheap fabric.
Shoplifters, I would just say, "did you want to pay for that________ now?" Some people, jeesh....
Shoplifters, I would just say, "did you want to pay for that________ now?" Some people, jeesh....
05-12-2012, 04:30 AM
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Barb's idea of a sign saying 75% off is a good one. I certainly would have bought fabric at your price.
I was at a garage sale last week where someone had taken a number of cd's without paying for them. The seller didn't know what to do, but had taken down the licence number. I encouraged her to call police and held down the fort for her while she did so. Unless the situation is dangerous, I would definitely confront someone who is stealing items that are already being practically given away because of low pricing.
I was at a garage sale last week where someone had taken a number of cd's without paying for them. The seller didn't know what to do, but had taken down the licence number. I encouraged her to call police and held down the fort for her while she did so. Unless the situation is dangerous, I would definitely confront someone who is stealing items that are already being practically given away because of low pricing.
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