Would you have a garage sale if you wanted to get rid of a futon, full size headboard and frame,and queen size

Question

headboard and frame? Would you also go through your clothes and your children's clothes and put the stuff you never wear out there and would you put the hundreds of toys your little ones have out there too?

Any garage sale tips?

Answer 1

If you are going to get rid of toys and clothes along with your furniture then having a garage sale is a great idea. Furniture and bright colored things bring in alot of people. Make these items visible. What you need to do first is get everything sorted out and priced. Mark things reasonably so you can get rid of them. Hang blouses and shirts and fold jeans and shorts on a table. Set all of this up the night before you give the sale and cover up with a tarp. Next make some nice,neat signs on bright posterboard. I think this is very important to do because if I see a messy sign I usually will not bother stopping or chasing the sale. Set these signs out late the night before or early that morning. Go to the bank and get money to make change with. It does take work but if you do it right you can make some nice pocket change.

Answer 2

Throw everything out. The hassle of the garage sale isnt worth the work. My house cleaning motto is this: Anything I have not used in the past 3 years, is taken to the curb. Many needy people will pick them up since they will be free. You will be rid of it...and you will know that it has gone to someone who cared enough about it to give it a home where it will be used. Consider it a means of giving to otheres less fortunate. God will bless you for it.

Answer 3

Having furniture at your garage sale will attract buyers who are driving by, and will help you sell clothes and toys.  However, if you don't want to go through the hassle of going through all the toys and clothes the furniture isn't enough to be its own garage sale.  Try selling it in the newspaper.  

*Just a tip - if business is really slow, send someone out to check if your signs are still up.*