What Can You Sell at a Garage Sale?
You can sell almost anything at a garage sale. The idea is to get rid of all the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years and don’t use any more. The list is endless. Start with the children’s old toys; plush toys should be clean, though not necessarily in really good condition - average often sells just as well, especially if there are kids about. Battery-operated or wind-up toys don’t necessarily have to be in working condition if they still look attractive. Just don’t claim that they go if they don’t.
Children’s clothing often goes like hot cakes. Often kids outgrow their clothes well before they show any signs of wear, so they can be a bargain. And moms will often buy for their kids when they wouldn’t buy for themselves. Clothing should be clean - and if it’s also pressed it will certainly be more attractive. If you have time, sort it into sizes or perhaps type. You could have a box of t-shirts and another of shorts beside it.
Electrical and computer goods are also popular items at a garage sale. Make sure they work properly. If you’ve upgraded your monitor to a larger screen, say so on a note attached to it. This will reassure the customer that is still goes properly. Have your electrical goods displayed near a power board so that they can be switched on and off.
Carpets and curtains can certainly be sold at a garage sale. One man’s trash is another’s treasure. Allow a portion of your carpet to be rolled back so customers can see what condition it is in. Both should have the size written on them plainly. In the rush of selling goods, you won’t want to be pestered about sizes.
Anything for the garden will be sure to sell well, whether it is hand tools, old lawn mowers or even pot-plants - and for that matter pots without plants often sell well too. Books, CD’s DVDs, and the like can all be sold at your garage sale. Keep books in a sturdy box with their spins uppermost so the titles can be easily read.
Adult clothing often sells well too. If you haven’t worn it for two years, you don’t need it. Make sure the size is written on them if the label is worn. If you can offer a small tent with a mirror in it for trying on, that would be good too. How about car parts, or even that old car? Make sure you advertise them for good sales. People go to garage sales looking for a bargain; so don’t try to sell anything of value for what it’s really worth. Save it for an eBay auction.
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