Tips for Holding a Yard Sale
Hold a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get rid of
items you don’t want to move.
1.
Check with your city
government to see if you need a permit or license.
2.
See if neighbors want to
participate and have a “block” sale to attract more visitors.
3.
Advertise. Put an ad in
free classified papers, and put up signs and balloons at major intersections
and in stores near your home.
4.
Price items ahead and
attach prices with removable stickers. Remember, yard sales are supposed to be
bargains, so don’t try to sell anything of significant value this way.
5.
Check items before the
sale to be sure you haven’t including something you want by mistake.
6.
Keep pets away from the
sale.
7.
Display everything
neatly and individually so customers don’t have to dig through boxes.
8.
Have an electrical
outlet so buyers can test appliances.
9.
Have plenty of bags and
newspaper for wrapping fragile items.
10. Get enough change, and keep a close eye on your cash.
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