Tips for a successful garage sale 32 Articles

by Zoe Mack

Garage sales (or yard sales, if you haven't got a garage) are the perfect way to get rid of some of your clutter and make some money at the same time. However, before you dump the contents of your attic into the driveway a...read more

by Nick Perez

For the past thirteen years or so, it has been a tradition in my family to have an annual or biannual garage sale (you'd think after thirteen years we'd have nothing left to sell, but that never seems to be the case). We u...read more

by John Leonardson

Our garage sales are over $1000 because of preparation and attitude. The sale takes place in several phases with gathering the merchandise being the first. You might want to gather material over about six months by first d...read more

by Lisa McGee

Having a garage sale is a great family activity that encourages purging of old toys and odds and ends. It can also be a lot of fun, if you plan ahead and organize your sale. The first consideration should be when to ...read more

by Nikki-AC

Garage sales, yard sales, rummage sales, tag sales, moving sales ... no matter what you call them, they can be a great way to clean out those closets and make some extra cash at the same time. Our homeowners association ha...read more

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by Stan Grimes

Having a yard sale is a marvelous experience. The saying "one man's junk is another man's treasure" is quite true. Last year my wife and her sister prepared our garage for the event of the season. They dug at the bowels of...read more

by Dan A. Clark

Rise above the run-of-the-mill garage and yard sales using these successful strategies and tips. Start by planning ahead and using creativity and imagination. If you have fairly expensive items in good condition, like jew...read more

by Maddie Morgan

Well, its almost that time of year again. Time to clean out all the junk you've accumulated over the winter, and give it to someone else. Here are a few organization tips to help you manage a successful garage sale. One...read more

by Louisa Cadwell

ANYONE can put on a successful garage sale. All it takes is a little planning, some ingenuity, & a great deal of patience. You may even find enjoyment in the process & not just the outcome of arranging & mainatining such a...read more

by Joan Inong

A garage sale can earn you plenty of extra money, but only if done properly. However, if you've never had a garage sale, knowing how to carry out one correctly can make you rather anxious or even nervous. But, you don't ha...read more

by Linda Shrigley

Tips for a Successful Garage Sale What is the most important factor in your quest to have a garage sale, is it money, to get rid of unwanted items around your house and garage? While you are getting ready to set up your...read more

by Joe Owens

For the purposes of this article I am including the experiences I have had with a yard sale which is basically the same idea. These are wonderful vehicles to de-clutter your attic; basement closets, storage building or wha...read more

by Pat Merewether

Having a yard sale is a lot like throwing a party - the more planning and work you can do ahead the better. Location is the first consideration. If you live on a back road in the middle of nowhere (like we do) you may w...read more

by Christine G.

For me, the success of a garage sale is not measured by how much money I make. What matters to me is 1) Did I have fun? 2) Did my customers get something that will enhance their lives? and, most importantly 3) Did I have...read more

by Terry White

I hold a garage at least once a year. I have found that the following steps work for me and if I can help someone have a successful garage sale by even the slightest bit then I will be happy, after all the purpose of a ga...read more

by Shawna-lee Kay-lassels

Tips for a successful Garage sale If you've never had a garage sale, you'd be very surprised at the work involved, if you want to have a successful one. Leading up to the weekend, there are several considerations to be...read more

by Che Hurt

GARBAGE SELL, OOPS, GARAGE SALE So you've finally cleaned out that room where you've been storing all those items you got sick of? The only thing better than that achievement is getting rewarded for it monetarily. So ...read more

by Suzanne Roerig

Organize, organize and organize. A successful garage sale needs to be planned and mapped out just like any other event. The first thing is to decide on a day. Have a back up day too, in case the weather is bad. Buy t...read more

by Shelly Kneupper Tucker

Spring is here. Perhaps you have done your spring cleaning and have de-cluttered the house. What do you do with all the flotsam and jetsam you no longer need? Turn your "trash" into cash with a garage sale. Before you ...read more

by Falon of the Tower

Garage saleing is a wonderful time, a great way to find bargains, and for those brave enough to put on a garage sale it is a great way to make a little money. We used to run a garage sale each year as I was growing up and ...read more