{"id":29888,"date":"2018-06-27T09:49:09","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T16:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3325"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:20","slug":"6-garage-sale-tips-tricks-to-make-your-yard-sale-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/6-garage-sale-tips-tricks-to-make-your-yard-sale-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Garage Sale Tips & Tricks to Make Your Yard Sale a Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving is frustrating, confusing, and most of all, expensive. But a garage sale is a great way to get rid of extra stuff while making money doing it. Here are some garage sale tips and tricks to help you successfully make \u201cone man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure\u201d your garage sale mantra.<\/span><\/p>\n

#1: When Planning Your Garage Sale, Think Like a Store<\/h2>\n

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Source: <\/span><\/em>The Spruce<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

For your yard sale, the bottom line is, well, the bottom line: you\u2019re doing this to make money, so you\u2019ll need to appeal to buyers by making your items look their best. This means cleaning your \u201cinventory\u201d and then grouping objects in like categories. By creating specific sections in your garage or driveway (like toys, clothes, kitchen items, and tools) and creatively putting them on display, they will look more like found treasures and less like old castoffs. <\/span><\/p>\n

For example, instead of randomly dumping all of your old shoes into a big box, spread them out on a blanket or show them off on an old bookcase. Or if you live in an area with young families, putting toys in the front of your yard may be a great way to draw customers (or at least their children!) into your garage sale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another way to think like a store during your garage sale? Make sure your customers have a way to get items home. Bags are key for folks who buy lots of little things (more on that below), but for oversized items like TVs or couches, make sure to give shoppers a delivery option like <\/span>Dolly<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Dolly<\/span><\/a> will come pick up the oversized items in a pickup truck and deliver them to the buyer\u2019s home, getting it out of your house and leaving you with a nice profit.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2: The Price is Right<\/h2>\n

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Source: <\/span>Get Rich Slowly<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s beneficial to think like a store when it comes to layout and appeal, you probably don\u2019t have the time or the \u201cstaff\u201d to label each item. Instead, visit your local office supply store and purchase a pack of pre-printed price stickers that you can easily place onto your various items. For bulk items that you don\u2019t want to price individually, make a sign that says, \u201cBooks: 50 cents each or 3 for $1\u201d or \u201cPurses $5 each, 3 for $10\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone wants a deal (especially at a garage sale) and this is a fast and easy way to move items quickly. And remember\u2026 price to sell! You may have spent $50 on that purse, but no one is going to buy a used purse at a yard sale for more than $10. Also, be prepared for customers to try and bargain with you. Many customers will offer half (or more) of the sticker price and you may have to prepare to accept 25% less than the listed price. Give yourself this wiggle room in your prices so you won\u2019t feel completely ripped off later on.<\/span><\/p>\n

#3: Gather Your Garage Sale Supplies<\/h2>\n

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Source: <\/span><\/em>Latrobe Valley Express<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Other than the price stickers, there are other items that you\u2019ll need to make your yard sale run smoothly. <\/span><\/p>\n