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10 Hacks to Sell More Stuff at Your Yard Sale

It can be disappointing but mostly exhausting to bring everything back in. Selling your stuff is a great way to bring in extra cash. There are a few key ideas for having a successful yard sale.
  Something I really do NOT enjoy is hauling all my items I spent so long folding, displaying in my yard back into the garage.
 
There is still time to get rid of all that stuff that is taking up precious space in your home to sell this summer.   If you need some extra cash, this is a great way to do it. With the 10 hacks below, I think you will find that it was worth the effort to set up.
 
Whatever you don’t sell that day, leave at the curb and make someone’s day!
 
 
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10 Hacks to Sell More Stuff at Your Yard Sale
 

Here are 10 Tips to Sell More Stuff at Your Yard Sale

 

1. Say Hello to Everyone 

Simple. I know. But do you know how many times I have been to a yard sale and someone is in and out of the house putting more things out? Not making a single contact and then the only thing they do say is when something is in your hand. “Everything on that table is $2.”

When you are greeted you are already open to the possibilities that await. You feel at ease walking around. It makes for a pleasant shopping experience.

 

2. Make your prices clear

My generation ( Millennials) do not want to take the extra time to ask for a price on an item we may or may not need. Be sure everything is marked. Signs are easily placed. The best spots to hang signs are at Eye Level if possible.

 

3. Be open to negotiations

When it comes to garage sales you never know the amount of traffic you will receive. You want to capitalize on the people you did draw in. If someone wants to make an offer that you think is just way too low, counter offer them. If they say no take their offer! Most of the time you are better off giving in to the price they offered then letting them walk away and you pack up your items to store in storage again.

If they say no take their offer! Most of the time you are better off giving in to the price they offered then letting them walk away and you pack up your items to store in storage again.

 

4. You must advertise

Put signs up around your neighborhood that is BIG AND BOLD. Use those Facebook Groups! There are so many groups where you can post your garage sale listings! You can even sell stuff on your personal page and have it as an ad and share it with multiple groups. There are many places in today’s world that you can advertise your yard sale for free.

You can even sell stuff on your personal page and have it as an ad and share it with multiple groups. There are many places in today’s world that you can advertise your yard sale for free.

 

5. Price your clothes cheap

Baby and Kids clothes you can price a bit higher but competition is fierce these days with the virtual garage sales online. You have to price clothes cheap because it is a gamble for someone to buy clothing that they cannot try on. Please, baby clothes shouldn’t be more than 50¢.

 

5. The bigger the item the bigger the price tag

When you have a large item say a dining room table and chairs the little neon stickers you were using on your other items won’t work on the table. Take an 8×10 piece of paper and write the price and any info about the piece. $100 firm.

 

6. Price your items one-third to half the price of what you paid

Seriously. You have to let go of the fact that you bought it brand new. You have much competition these days. You want to make some money off it and sell it that day. Price it using an open mind and be the shopper, not the seller.

 

7. Strategize your pieces

Men and women shop yard sales together. Many women will want to stop and browse through. Men on the other hand.. may not. Put any tools, lawn equipment etc. at the front of your sale and lure them in!

 

8. Keep your tables looking full

Just like in retail it is important to keep your set up looking full! When clothing items sell or they start to look al ruffled through straighten them up. The presentation is key.

 

9. Music sets the mood

Sometimes it may feel awkward asking your spouse what they think of an item and the seller is just sitting staring. Music is inviting and sets a nice tone.

 

10. Relax and Enjoy

You can meet some wonderful people. If you don’t sell everything don’t get discouraged. Try again or drop off at a homeless shelter. Or if you are someone who enjoys an awesome find on the curb put a couple items out at your curb. You can bless someone else!

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Shirley

Monday 4th of December 2023

These are amazing and useful notes. Thanks so much for sharing! :)

Terri

Sunday 8th of July 2018

I find that grouping items is much better not only for myself but especially for the customer. Examples: Kitchen items, adult and children's clothes shoes, jewelry,etc all placed together in their own group. It is much easier and friendlier on the eyes to see what items are for sale. That way the customer can choose purchases much quicker and easier and less likely to pass up items when its all mixed up together and in a messy sortings.

Tasia

Monday 9th of July 2018

I love this tip thank you Terri!

Todd Rapp

Tuesday 18th of July 2017

11. Have everything up on tables. Nobody wants to dig around in piles of stuff on the ground.

12. Make sure everything is clean. People don't want to buy your dirt.

13. Price nothing lower than a quarter. If it's only worth a dime mark them 2for25.

14. Have an obvious "check out area". People won't go looking for whom to pay.

15. This is an odd one but post No Smoking signs. Nothing drives customers away faster than someone blowing smoke in their face.

Tasia

Thursday 20th of July 2017

Thanks, Todd! I love these additional tips!

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