Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #14

All clothing must be in excellent condition and freshly laundered. Clothes that are gently used and those that still have the price tags on them have potential to sell well at yard sales — especially children’s clothes. However, adult clothing generally doesn’t sell well at yard sales — even in excellent condition.

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #13

When looking for items to include in your yard sale, keep in mind that people like to collect memorabilia and items that they remember being in their childhood homes. So don’t overlook the value that someone may place on old canisters and dishes from the 50s and 60s, for example. And don’t be afraid to sell just “one” of something that belongs to a set.

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #12

Use colored sticky dots that can be purchased at the dollar store to identify the price of your items. For example, an orange dot indicates a quarter, a yellow dot indicates the item costs a dollar, etc. Place a color-code chart on each table explaining your pricing method. This lets your customers know exactly how much you’re asking. It also prevents confusion among your helpers.

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #11

Have at least one table where everything costs a quarter or $1. Better yet, have a FREE table!

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #10

The day before your yard sale, go to the bank and get lots of coins and small bills — at least $50 worth. Nothing turns off potential buyers quicker than the yard sale host who cannot change a 20 dollar bill.

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #9

Place a bouquet of balloons, a couple of flags, ribbons (anything that will blow in the wind and create some attention) and a large yard sale sign on your front lawn. That way, people will be able to spot your yard sale in an instant. If they have to look too hard, they may drive on and pass you by.

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #8

Place your yard sale signs at busy intersections near your home to lure yard sale junkies to your property.

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #7

Write big and have very few words on your yard sale signs. Drivers should be able to read the signs at a glance. Many yard sale signs have far too much info on them, and it’s written so small that few can actually read it as they’re driving.

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #6

Rather than using a piece of cardboard or paper for your yard sale signs, use wood or purchase durable plastic yard sale signs. If making your own signs, make sure they are sturdy, highly visible, and have arrows directing potential customers in the right direction.

Great Tips For Having A Successful Yard Sale #5

If you have antiques, collectibles, or memorabilia for sale, specify these things in your ad. Many dealers and collectors treat yardsaling differently than your average shopper. They tend to shop early, and they may only attend yard sales which advertise such items.