Repurpose • Reuse • Resell • Recycle —> Reclaim Your Home!
Labor Day Yard Sale ~ Have Some Fun!
Part 3 of 3
At Your Sale
- Know your price on every item ~ either color code with a clearly posted price chart, label areas, or label each item
- Know your rock-bottom price on high-value items, and tell others helping you at your sale
- Have bags, paper and boxes to help people tote away the huge loads of things they bought from you
- Have music playing ~ this keeps the energy up during the lulls, and invites people in
- Have ample change on hand - in a secure place
- Have a measuring tape, extension cord, batteries available to check items
- Make it easy for people ~ use folding tables, retaining walls, stairs and railings so people can easily see what you are selling.
- Invite a neighbor child to set up a lemonade stand
- Pre-plan a friend to bring you some mid-day relief, and a bite of lunch
- Plan a vehicle large enough to load up what does not sell and take it off to donate. Once it is out of your home, don’t allow it to creep back in! Take a quick snapshot of the items you donated and put this with your tax records.
And a few final thoughts ~
Having your sale items thoughtfully displayed can make the difference between a mediocre sale and a GREAT sale.
Make sure there aren’t any roadblocks – a smooth traffic flow to and around your sale tables and displays will ensure buyers see everything you’re selling.
Avoid cluttering your tables – it ends up looking junky to your buyers.
Arrange your items in groupings or categories – all kitchen items together, all clothing hung or laid out in one place, all kids toys together.
Take that extra minute to provide a nice display – tie a ribbon around the six wooden spoons you’re selling; fan out cloth napkins; set shoes in pairs rather than a pile; enjoy being creative with your displays ~ your buyers will enjoy it, too!
We hope you have a great sale and ENJOY the extra space in your home!