Garage Sale Checklist

2-3 weeks before the sale

• Start sorting through your household for unwanted items: Have the mindset that almost anything will sell if it is a bargain

• Price your items: Price items about 25-35% of what they cost new (clothes are exceptions
• 5-15% here)

• Pick a date and time for your sale: Weekends are the best; avoid public holidays or special events

• Write your ad: Give the address and hours of the sale; mention items that are of particular interest.

• Place your ad in local newspapers and using free garage sale adversting sites. Put up flyers on local community boards; inform neighbours as they might want to have a joint sale

1 week before the sale

• Make sure items are cleaned and repaired: The better condition it is in, the higher price you will get

• Determine where signs will go: In and around your neighbourhood is best; one in front of your house is smart too

• Make your signs: Use arrows, print the address, start and end times, use big letters 1-2 days before the sale.

• Set up your sale area: Use tables to lay items out, display clothing hung up; you want to create an area so people can browse and shop in comfort

• Get checkout area ready: Have plenty of change; spare bags; calculator; newspaper (to wrap fragile items); paper & pens

Night before the sale

• Put up signs

• Make some refreshments and have a radio ready to play some soft background music

Morning of sale

• Make sure your house is locked up and fully secure: You don't want to give buyers the opportunity to snoop around

• Open the gates/door to your sale: Greet all customers with a freindly smile and "hello!"; be prepared to bargain with buyers.

Right after sale

• Take signs down: Not only is this courteous to the environment, but you might incur a fine or penalty if you don't

• Count your money and rejoice!

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