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Tips for a successful Garage Sale

The Date: avoid holiday or busy weeknds

Plan ahead: schedule at least 2 weeks ahead

Merchandise: arrange in groups (clothing, kitchen items etc), make sure things are clean and attractively displayed

Price: make sure stickers can be easily removed without damaging the merchandise, write pertinent info on the tag (size, age etc)

Be prepared: have plenty of change, calculator, bags, measuring stick, extension cord 

Signage: make sure your sale is easy to locate, post signs

Advertise - Advertise - Advertise

Help: Have several people to help (one to man the checkout area)

Have a box with small "free with purchase" items near the checkout

 

 

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