City Wide Garage Sales:
Most of us remember going to at least one garage sale in our lives. It may have been called a yard sale, garage sale or flea market. The name didn’t matter it was all
same. Other people selling what they thought was trash to people who thought
items were treasures. Those people who find treasures are
people who feel euphoria at
sight of garage sales. These people need to look at these garage sales in a new light. You can take this overwhelming urge and profit from it in several ways. You just have to find
way that suits you best.
Before going too far in this endeavor, check with your local government regarding laws and regulations of garage sales. Some places state that if you have more than a certain number of garage sales, like more than five, you have to claim all money made as income. Other places have no stipulations and regulations.
Once you have this knowledge, it is time to start. You may want to ask some of your friends who also enjoy going to city wide garage sales to join your adventure, or you may just want to keep it solo. The choice is completely yours.
Start by cleaning out your own home. As you go though it, price each piece. Place all
items together in one area. By pricing
items now, you will save some time later for your city wide garage sale.
Call your local newspaper and place an ad to run on Thursday and Friday. Make sure you state in
ad
date, times, location, and any specialty items you have. Always set
time for 30 minutes later than you actually want it. This way
people will start arriving when you want and not 20 to 30 minutes before.
The day before
city wide garage sale, put up signs around
main roads in your community. Make sure
poster board is a light color and that you use a large tip black marker for your lettering. Include
times, date and address of
garage sale. You may also want to preset your items on tables and hanger in
garage for a quick start in
morning.