Anyone else hosting a garage sale in the near future (um, like in 4 days)? I'm guessing a good portion of you might be, so let's talk GARAGE SALE TIPS today! More specifically, I've got 5 tips to share that are designed to help you maximize garage sale profits.
I must admit...I have mixed feelings about garage sales.
On the one hand, executing them properly takes up a crazy amount of prep time, not to mention the hours you spend hanging out in the garage during the actual sale. On the other hand, if you have a ton of items that tend to sell well at garage sales (i.e., kids' clothing and toys, tools, etc.,) they can be a good option for cashing in after you complete your spring decluttering.
My #1 piece of advice regarding garage sales is to be certain that the time and effort you will expend will be worth it in terms of the cash you anticipate bringing in.
With that being said, here are a few quick tips for running a successful (& profitable) sale.
HOW TO MAXIMIZE GARAGE SALE PROFITS
When it’s time to pack up those items that didn’t sell, take photographs of the items while they are displayed on your tables before packing them up in boxes and loading them in the car for the donation site. Use the photos for reference later on to create an itemized donation receipt for tax purposes.
To learn more about options for donating, check this post on what to do with those unsold garage sale items.
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So those of you who are garage sale veterans…what are some of your best garage sale tips? Share with the rest of us!
And be sure to check out these other options for turning your clutter into cash:
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- Ebay Selling Tips
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- Craigslist Selling TIps
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- Swap.com Selling Tips
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Megan says
Great tips, totally agree with all your ideas! I think the freebie pile is a great idea but you’re really missing out by putting paint in it! I had several cans of half used paint at our last garage sale. I got at least $5 on all of them, some that were almost full up to $20! It was definitely one of my best selling items!
Kimberly says
Good tips, I am having a garage sale in a couple weeks and I will use some of these. Perfect timing! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday this week! 🙂
Natalie Gallagher says
Awesome Kimberly! Best of luck with your sale!
Rachel Osborn says
Great tips! I just hosted two yard sales in the last two weeks, and I think I hit all the strong points! A couple items I didn’t sell I posted on Craigslist instead. Someone is coming to pick up our drop spreader tonight, and are paying more than I would have gotten at the yard sale!
Natalie Gallagher says
Awesome Rachel! Yes, I love when that happens! BTW, I love your favicon and website name!
Shirley says
Good tips. One of my pet peeves about attending yard sales is when items are not priced. I generally just leave rather than wait on someone to tell the price of each and every item I might be interested in. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
Natalie Gallagher says
I couldn’t agree more Shirley! It’s a great way to turn people off.