Tips for Holding a Yard Sale
Hold a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your
home and get rid of items you don’t want
to move.
1. Check with your city government to see if
you need a permit or license.
2. See if neighbors want to participate and
have a “block” sale to attract more
visitors.
3. Advertise. Put an ad in free classified
papers, and put up signs and balloons at major
intersections and in stores near your home.
4. Price items ahead and attach prices with
removable stickers. Remember, yard sales are
supposed to be bargains, so don’t try
to sell anything of significant value this way.
5. Check items before the sale to be sure you
haven’t including something you want by
mistake.
6. Keep pets away from the sale.
7. Display everything neatly and individually
so customers don’t have to dig through
boxes.
8. Have an electrical outlet so buyers can
test appliances.
9. Have plenty of bags and newspaper for wrapping
fragile items.
10. Get enough change, and keep a close eye
on your cash.
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