Having a summer yard sale is a great idea and the perfect excuse to clean out the garage and attic, and make some money in the process! It’s the perfect way to get rid of all that junk you don’t really want, need, or even use anymore. In fact if you go about it the right way and you get lucky, having a garage sale can make you more money than you may have initially expected – maybe even enough for a second summer vacation! Want to learn some tips and tricks to help make sure your garage sale makes you as much money as possible?
1. Advertise, advertise, advertise. The key to making more money at your yard sale isn’t just pricing things right or even holding the yard sale at the right time of day – but actually getting the word out there! The more people you attract to your yard sale, the higher the chance you have of selling more of your things! When putting ads in your local papers, be sure to include any hot ticket items you may be willing to sell. Kids toys are always a hit, and furniture always draws a crowd!
2. Newsprint and Online ads. Speaking of ads in local papers, don’t hesitate to advertise your sale in print, on street corners, and even online. A week before your sale, start placing ads listing a few specific items you will be offering. In the past, people were limited to just advertising their yard sales in print but now it has become easier than ever to advertise your upcoming sale online through messaging boards, community websites and social media.
3. Use Professional-Quality Yard Signs. The very best way to advertise your yard sale is by using actual yard sale signs. There’s simply no replacement for a good old fashioned yard sale sign – it is one of the oldest, yet still one of the most effective way to advertise. A good yard sale sign connects with buyers at just the right moment, and is key for those who are already driving around with errands to run.
When looking to purchase a custom yard sign that will last you through the years and for many more yard sales come, be sure to buy only high-quality yard sale signs from a reputable source. Yard signs have the ability to withstand the elements and survive outdoors for a number of yard sales. Lower quality yard signs will fade in the sun, or rip and tear in the rain and not be able to attract many visitors, this is why a higher quality sign is important. A colorful, and professionally printed yard sale sign attracts more people than a lower quality sign.
4. Price it Right. Last but certainly not least, make sure you price your items properly for a yard sale crowd. Part of the appeal of a yard sale is the ability to buy things you like at a tiny fraction of department store costs. One of the worst things you can do is to over-price things at your sale. Keep the prices low, if you are unsure what you should price things, check out a couple yard sales in your neighborhood before you have yours so you can get some ideas.