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Tips for Holding a Yard Sale
Use a yard sale to reduce
the clutter in your home and get rid of items you don’t
want to move.
- Check with your city
government to see if you need a permit or license.
- See if neighbors
want to participate and have a “block” sale to
attract more visitors.
- Advertise. Put an ad
in free classified papers, put up signs and balloons
at major intersections and in stores near your home.
- Price items ahead
and attach prices with removable stickers. Remember,
yard sales are supposed to be bargains, so don’t try
to sell anything of significant value this way.
- Check items before
the sale to be sure you haven’t including something
you want by mistake.
- Keep pets away from
the sale.
- Display everything
neatly and individually so customers don’t have to
dig through boxes.
- Have an electrical
outlet so buyers can test appliances.
- Have plenty of bags
and newspaper for wrapping fragile items.
- Get enough
change, and keep a close eye on your cash.
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