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Planning a Yard Sale

Posted on January 10, 2014September 20, 2014 by Diana Brandmeyer

a2z: “Y” is for Yard Sale

 

When is a good time to plan a yard sale?

Maybe not today. I’m pre-writing this post because it’s snowing–a lot. As in up to 12 inches before it’s all over and the temps –oh I can’t even write about those single and minus numbers. I can’t see my yard but I can see all the unnecessary things I own. They are taunting me. “Why not put me in a yard sale? Make a few dollars?”

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It’s so tempting to start piling unwanted items in the corner. I could price them right now…no, I can’t buy stickers because I’m sure I’ll slide into the ditch at the bottom of my driveway. Then I’ll have to call for help and there goes any money I might make at my yard sale.  But I can still prepare, right?

I searched the house for boxes to store things in–I found one, a shoe box.

Maybe I should take the time to read a book by the fire and forget about the yard sale for a while. Spring will come soon–not soon enough, but soon, then watch out– all of you things taking up space–watch out! You’re out of here. 

 

 

 HOW TO PLAN A YARD SALE

1. Pick a date (that makes it a deadline and you must meet it) along with a start and end time. 

2. Find an organization who will take the items left at the end of the sale.

3. Invite a few friends to bring their stuff–require they stay for the sale. You don’t want to be responsible for letting Great Aunt Hattie’s tea cup go for a      nickel when your friend thinks it’s worth $5.00.

4. Find out who has tables you can borrow that day. It’s easier to sell things off a table than the ground.

5. Set up an area in the house where you can ‘drop’ items to be marked.

6. Before you put something in the ‘drop’ area make sure it is clean. Dirt doesn’t sell for much.

7. Take time each day to mark items and move them to a priced pile.

8. The night before set up the tables and display items IN YOUR GARAGE with the door down! Otherwise you’ll have people dropping by to shop when you aren’t ready.

9. The day of the sale make sure you have sandwiches made for your lunch, a cooler with drinks and a way to make change. *It’s a good idea to have a change box with someone sitting by it the entire time.

10. Have your helpers walk the sale being helpful and watchful.

When it’s over order dinner for everyone and wonder why you spent the hours to preparing and holding the sale when you could have donated everything. 🙂

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10 thoughts on “Planning a Yard Sale”

  1. Barbara Lynn Culler says:
    January 11, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    I’ve never planned a yard sale, but participated in several, and it is exhausting! Is it worth it all?

    Reply
    1. Diana Lesire Brandmeyer says:
      January 11, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      Barbara, probably not worth it if you don’t enjoy the process. 🙂 And it is a process.
      Blessings,
      Diana

      Reply
  2. Joanne Sher says:
    January 11, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I’ve only one one garage sale in my life. I didn’t enjoy it. Not even a little. But maybe, with friends, it would be better. Fun post.

    Reply
    1. Diana Lesire Brandmeyer says:
      January 11, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      Joanne, doing them alone is awful! It helps if you have big stuff to sell too. Nothing like getting $30. in you hand. I almost always get less than a dollar. 🙂
      Blessings,
      Diana

      Reply
  3. Patty Wysong says:
    January 10, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    We live in the middle of nowhere so I’ve never done a yardsale. They sound fun…and like a ton of work. LoL. Thanks for the tips!!

    Reply
    1. Diana Lesire Brandmeyer says:
      January 11, 2014 at 10:27 am

      Patty, you need an ESTATE sale! Advertise in the paper and people will flock to you. 🙂
      Blessings,
      Diana

      Reply
  4. Jodie Wolfe says:
    January 10, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I agree with Karla, they are a ton of work. I’ll have to try the having a yard sale with friends idea.

    Reply
    1. Diana Lesire Brandmeyer says:
      January 11, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Oh do Jodie! It’s takes friendship to another level. Lots of laughs and “what were you thinking when you bought that?” conversations.
      Blessings,
      Diana

      Reply
  5. Karla Akins says:
    January 10, 2014 at 10:28 am

    I’ve done my share of yard sales. They are tons of work! But done with friends can be loads of fun! Hope you have a great one!

    Reply
    1. Diana Lesire Brandmeyer says:
      January 11, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Karla, it’s so much more fun with friends. Otherwise it’s a very long day.
      Blessings,
      Diana

      Reply

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