Substitute for tables for Yard Sale
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Yard Sale Finds this weekend - pix!
Comments (2)You found some great stuff! I love that corner shelf, and that table is really cute. What will you do with the box? I can't tell how deep it is, but I think plants in there would look nice. You've definitely got a good eye for finding great things!...See MoreYard sales finds for Aug. 31
Comments (8)HAHA Luvs. We had to get a dumpster, the transfer station here won't take any wood, and you have to gift wrap most other stuff to get rid of it. Everything has to be placed in special bags that are 3.00 a bag! So when you have a lot of stuff, you have to get a dumpster. And yes, I am sure I am throwing out things that people would buy at a yard sale, but I don't like having yard sales. They are a lot of work! I guess we will be picking up speed now that Labor Day is over. Still a beau beach day today and the rest of the week too. Hard to think about fall, still feels like summer!...See MoreOct. yard sales finds.
Comments (6)You're still the Queen it seems. I haven't done yard sales yet. Tho heaven knows you sure tempt me to. I am shy about it for some reason, and no one to go with. Plus all the trouble I can get into at GW, dollar stores, and Michaels....the last thing I need is to start yard saling. It would help if occasionally I could purge some things. But every time I even think about it, I come here and get that notion knocked right out of my head. Hopeless, just hopeless. hugs, Karen...See MoreQuestion about Rummage/Yard Sales
Comments (27)I've had a number of patio sales that went well for me...the reason I say for "me" is that last year two friends brought things over to sell as well...I kept telling them to price low and it will go. By 11:00 am they had made just under $200 to my $700. If people see higher prices I believe it turns them off. Who cares what you paid for something...it's not worth that used. I've always advertised having things for men too (tools,etc)...it keeps the the ladies browsing longer if hubby is busy :) Consider having a box with kiddy things that are either extremely cheap or sometimes free (1 per child if free). Kids are great cutomers! I have to agree with those that mentioned plants selling well, they do! I'v put out barely used makeup items that flew off the table ..can you believe? Yet don't we all have things we've brought home, tried once never to use again? (it can be cleaned with wipes) And jewelry for sure. Bottles of water are a real money maker, especially on a hot day. If you're able, coffee in the morning. One thing that I won't put in are sheet sets...even though I tied them with nice ribbon they ended up open and strewn over the table numerous times. Unless you plan on hanging them on a hanger so people can look don't bother. Nice kitchen items (bowl sets, appliances, serving spoons) sell well. Donate cups and glasses that have no mates, for the most part they sit cluttering up a well thought out table. Keep re-arranging your area, filling in empty spaces. You'll be able to show off something that might have been overlooked at first glance. I always have music playing, usually instrumentals (no head banging)and love watching who starts tapping a toe. Signs into the home that say "family only". And always a sign at the entry that says "we love making a deal, just ask!" And there will be those return customers...the ones that are 1st to the sale, run off to the next and realize yours was the best to begin with :-D...See Moretrekaren
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