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hand, you will save them the trouble of shopping for hours, trying to find just the right item, at a much higher cost. That's why it's a good idea to open early in the morning! Most people want to get their errands done early in the day, so they can spend the rest of the day relaxing and having fun. Another good reason for holding the event on commercial property instead of residential is the psychological edge it gives you. People unconsciously associate businesses with having good quality, professionally made items. They also associate residential sales with unwanted used junk. By being located in a commercial area, the customers will think of you more as a business than as a junk dealer.

Whichever you choose, the location should be a well-maintained area, free of junk and other debris. The lawn should be mowed and raked, free of any items that would detract from the beauty, or that would cause safety hazards. The parking area, and wares display areas should be free of trash, especially any broken glass and other safety hazards. There shouldn't be any old junk vehicles around with the hoods up!

The location should also have convenient access to a clean restroom. Moreover, the location should also provide adequate space for displaying items properly. There should be enough room to set up plenty of tables, clothes racks or lines, and other display needs. The location should also be easily accessible for the handicapped, with plenty of room between tables and displays to allow for wheelchair or scooter access. A lot of garage and yard sales are passed by because they did not think about making the event handicapped accessible! Another consideration is that the location must be safe for children and senior citizens alike. It helps if there is room to set up a children's play area, with an adult supervisor for them.

The fourth step provides you with the fun of selecting items for your sales event! This is where you get to renew your acquaintance with old treasures. Alternatively, perhaps you will discover new treasures! The best policy is to go through all your belongings, and get rid of anything you haven't, or are not likely going to use within a year, unless they are collectibles and antiques. However, even these should go if you have not taken the time to display them within the past year.

Now that you have gone through all your own stuff, get your nearby relatives, friends, and neighbors to go through all their stuff too! Set a deadline of about a week or two

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