How do I price garage sale items?

Low and round — most items at 10–25% of retail in 25¢ steps. Clean, tested and clearly priced items sell; unpriced boxes don’t.

What’s the best day and time for a garage sale?

Saturday, starting early — serious buyers arrive before 8am. Put the date decision in week one so advertising has time to work.

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Garage Sale Checklist

A good garage sale is 90% preparation. This checklist runs the two weeks before — sort, price, advertise — and the sale-day kit that keeps the morning smooth.

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1–2 Weeks Before

Declutter room by room
Sort: sell / donate / toss
Check if a permit is required
Pick the date (Saturday morning)
Advertise (local groups, signs)
Recruit a helper
Plan a rain backup

Pricing & Prep

Price stickers on everything
Round prices (25¢ steps)
Bundle small items
Clean items — they sell better
Test electronics & tape cords
Research prices for valuable items

Sale Day Kit

Cash float (small bills & coins)
Fanny pack / cash box
Phone payment option ready
Tables & racks
Extension cord for testing
Bags & newspaper for wrapping
Calculator
Chairs, water & sunscreen for you

Wrap Up

Half-price final hour
Donate what’s left same day
Take signs down
Count the cash
Note what sold for next time

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How do I price garage sale items?: Low and round — most items at 10–25% of retail in 25¢ steps. Clean, tested and clearly priced items sell; unpriced boxes don’t.
What’s the best day and time for a garage sale?: Saturday, starting early — serious buyers arrive before 8am. Put the date decision in week one so advertising has time to work.

Garage Sale Checklist

1–2 Weeks Before

Pricing & Prep

Sale Day Kit

Wrap Up

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