It’s now officially summer and for many people, that means yard sale (or garage sale) time. Have a yard sale and get rid of all those things that you have tossed during your Spring cleaning “spree.”
Now that you have all of this “stuff,” what do you do with it?
Step One: Get it organized. Put books with books and dishes with dishes. You get the picture. All like items together.
Step Two: Write the ad for your yard sale and get it to your local newspaper and Recycler publication. When writing your ads and your yard sale signs, remember that the words that sell the best are “Collectibles” and “Everything Must Go!” Your yard sale sign should be written with a bold black marker on a bright yellow card stock. It really catches the eye and makes it easier to read. Don’t make the mistake of writing too small. Make your printing large enough that people can see it when they drive by. Add a large arrow – and don’t forget to put your address on it.
Step Three: Price your items. Some things like books and sweaters or other clothing, will sell better if you sell them as two-for-one or...