Should I have my garage sale on Friday-Saturday, or Saturday-Sunday? ?

Question

Both days would be 9am-4pm.

There is a town festival happening on all three days (Friday thru Sunday) nearby and I expect to get more visitors because of it, but I want to maximize my profits by having the g-sale on the best possible days.

Answer 1

Most garage sales are Friday-Saturday.  As mentioned by others, many people don't go out looking for sales on Sundays, they are at church.  Some even have a religious practice that discourages buying on Sundays.  Others, such as visitors, are leaving on that day and are too rushed.  I would definitely go for the Fri-Sat.

Answer 2

Here in MT, we get the most folks at our sales on Thursday's and Friday's.

Friday and Saturday would work. On think to keep in mind, not alot of folks have sales on Sunday's, so that might get folks who are just out for a Sunday drive.

Good Luck!! Be sure to put in your ad no earlies, or they will be banging on your door an hour early.  

Answer 3

You should have it on Friday and Saturday, and you should have it earlier. Most garage salers are up at the crack of dawn to get the best items and deals.

Answer 4

I think Friday and Saturday works best.  So many people are going to church Sundays.  Fridays are great because you get all the flea market people that want to buy from you, then turn around and sell at higher price at flea market.

I don't even think about yard sales on Sundays.  Hope that helps!

Answer 5

Typically, garage/yard sales work best if a weekday is planned (Thursday or Friday) giving the pros a chance to get to you.  Sundays can work - but they can be very slow depending on your location. If you have many churches in the area - plan times on Sunday to hit end of services for best results. The festival may work against you - especially on Sunday.  So, try for Thursday and or Friday to get the best "out of towner" traffic.  Don't forget to place ads in as many locations as possible - a must if holding Sunday hours.