5 Garage Sale Profit Pointers

It’s that time of year again when families everywhere de-clutter their homes and sell off their unwanted items via a garage sale. But if you’re going to take the time to gather and price a houseful of items it’s wise to give the whole production a little forethought.

Following are some great tips for maximizing your garage sale profits.

Play Music

Just like fast music gets people moving, slow music helps them relax. In turn, garage sale customers tend to take their time and may spend more money when listening to a more relaxed beat. Or better still, offer free coffee.

Clothes Call

If you’ll be selling a lot of clothes at your garage sale consider setting up a dressing room. Suspend a hula hoop from a tree and hang curtains from it, or portion off a corner in the garage. Buy or borrow an inexpensive full-length mirror if you don’t have one.

If you plan to hang clothing on a clothesline, place sturdy clothespins along the line at half-inch intervals. This prevents the clothes from becoming overcrowded and being difficult to see. Sort children’s clothes by size, adult apparel by size and type.

Bargain Bins

Group like items and sort the boxes by price e.g. one and two dollar items. Other hard-to-move merchandise may be easier to sell by the bag. Assemble inexpensive grab bags starting at 50 cents.

Offer Premiums

Premium offers can really bring in sales. Take for instance, a customer who is eyeing a large piece of furniture obviously two big to fit in her car. Make the most of this opportunity by offering free delivery. Place a Free Delivery Included’ sign right on the item.

Product Testing

Have an extension cord and batteries on hand so people can test electronic and battery-operated goods.

So there you have it, some great tips for maximizing your garage sale profits.