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Labor Day Yard Sale ~ Have Some Fun!
Part 1 of 3
With the line up of cars the past few Sundays at our local Goodwill drop-off location, purging is clearly a major part of summer weekends for many people. With the Labor Day weekend fast approaching, perhaps you and a neighbor want to consider sharing the front lawn to make some money on your no longer needed or wanted possessions.
Remember –> Be realistic ~ yard sales won’t fund your retirement, but they can be a fun and social way to make a bit of money, meet your neighbors, and clear some clutter!
Before Your Sale ~ PURGE!!!
- Clear a corner of the room nearest to where the Yard Sale will be held
– “everything here just $1″
– high value - to be priced individually
– “Buck a Bag” clothing and/or kitchen items
– high value - to be priced individually
– “Buck a Bag” clothing and/or kitchen items
- Build stacks and begin categorizing. This can be by types of items, values, sizes….just save a step and decide some groupings as you cull. We suggest:
– how do you FEEL when you look at each item?
– haven’t used it since last summer?
– no longer “notice” that lovely decorative piece?
– is it dusty or damaged?
If you feel the tiniest bit of “uugh,” let it go!
– haven’t used it since last summer?
– no longer “notice” that lovely decorative piece?
– is it dusty or damaged?
If you feel the tiniest bit of “uugh,” let it go!
- Go room by room and consider what is excess, burden or clutter and move these items to the sale stacks. Ask yourself:
- Take the time to wipe down items, gather parts in baggies and do any minor repairs that will help something sell. Kids plastic toys clean up fast and easy in the dishwasher!
Tune in tomorrow for part 2 of 3 . . .