Each time we PCS we try to do a Yard Sale to get rid of the excess stuff that we have acquired. It rids us of the junk we don't need to take with us and also provides us with some moving/travel cash. We had a yard sale this past Saturday (which happened to be the Post Wide Yard Sale) here are some tips I have learned along the way:
Do: Try to plan your sale for a busy weekend. Most posts have the Post Wide Yard Sale on the 1st weekend of October and April. You will get the most traffic.
Do: Check the weather the week you plan to have a sale.
Do: Use advertising. Local post sale sites like Facebook Sales and Bookoo (for your specific area) allow for Yard Sale Advertising.
Don't: Use small paper road signs. The bigger the better to read as folks drive by. Write clearly and don't try to include too much info (basically you don't need to write everything you are selling).
Don't: Use markers that run. Nothing worse than a bleeding yard sign.
Do: Stick to the basics on your signs - Address, Time and Day.
Don't: Price too high. Be realistic about what you expect for an item. If you have an item that you think is worth something, you are better off selling it online.
Do: Price in .25 cent increments. This has always been easier for me for change, etc.
Do: Include free items. I always have a few items with Free written on them. People love to see the word and they tend to look at everything else a little longer.
Do: Be kind to everyone. Smile, say good morning or ask if they are looking for anything in particular. Believe me, it helps.
Do: Market your stuff. Let people know that 30 minutes before your end time you plan to do a "bag sale," anything they can get into a plastic bag they can take for $5.00. It will help get rid of those lingering items.
Don't: Be stuck on a price. I pre-price all of my items but I am always willing to negotiate to get rid of it.
Do: Try to link up with folks on your street who will also have sales that day. It means more traffic and if you are aware of what each of you is selling you can refer when some one is looking for something specific.
Do: Have plenty of change. I usually start with $35.00 in ones and $5.00 in quarters.
Do: Separate clothes (men, women, children). I would also suggest buying a hanging rack for dresses, jackets, pants, etc. Walmart has them for as little as $9.00.
Do you have any tips for yard sales? Please comment and add below!
Lindsay
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