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What hours are best for a garage sale?
For the best attendance, go for a Saturday or Sunday morning between the hours of 7 and 11 a.m. when temperatures are cooler. If you’re able to have a two-day sale, that’s an even better way to maximize your profits. Make sure to check the weather forecast, too, before you set your date in stone.
When should you advertise a garage sale?
Advertise your garage sale at least a week in advance, and longer if it’s part of an organized neighborhood event.
What is the best day for a yard sale?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings are usually the best time to hold your garage sale. Here’s an insider garage sale tip: Consider scheduling it on the first weekend of the month—a lot of paychecks go out at the end of the month, so people will have cash to spend.
What is the best month for a yard sale?
What’s the Best Time to Have a Garage Sale?
- The best time is generally spring, especially early spring.
- Summer is next best if it isn’t too hot.
- End of summer and fall are often ignored but can also be successful because the weather’s just as nice, and there’s less competition.
Where is the best place to advertise garage sales?
Best place to advertise garage sales:
- Your town’s Craigslist (navigate to the “for sale” section and select “garage sale”)
- Online social networking sites, like Nextdoor and Facebook Marketplace.
- Local publications, like community message boards and newsletters.
- Moving or estate sale sites, if applicable.
How do you make a yard sale table?
First, sort your items for sale and group similar items together on a table. Then, display all your kitchen-related items together on one table, all your books on another, toys on another, etc.
What should I charge for garage sale?
1. Follow the 10\% Rule. There is an unspoken rule in the garage sale world: You never charge more than 10\% of the retail price. So this means if you bought a product for $20, you shouldn’t charge more than $2 for the item at your garage sale.
What’s the difference between a garage sale and an estate sale?
Simply-put; the big difference is that garage sales are for old and unwanted household items that the residence no longer have any use for—estate sales are more formal and are meant to get rid of a late family member’s entire estate. They are both for anyone finding a good deal on some interesting items.