5.18.2014

Some tips you can make your garage sale success

Ashland - Spring is a time when many give their home a thorough cleaning. During this ritual cleansing, you may find that you have accumulated too much. A flea market is a great way to reduce clutter from home and earn money.

Do you have a garage sale does not necessarily mean it will be successful. Preparation and planning ahead will help you to get the most possible sale of tennis success.

Planning is important and must be done before the date of the garage sale. Start by sorting through your unwanted items. Make sure that the items you used on sale in good condition, no broken or missing parts, and free of stains, missing buttons or zippers to plan broken. Like sorting. This can help with the price later.

You can also check with your local government to determine if they have rules about the number of garage sales, you can can have for a year, or if they require a permit. This information is on the website of the local administration generally available.

The location is an important element for a successful flea market, your customers do not have to travel long distances. If you have a relative or friend who lives near a main road, subdivision, or other convenient location, you can ask them if they sell an apartment building Location. Another option is to talk to your neighbors garage sale in the district.

If the price of your items, make sure that your price is reasonable for room and state. Visit to see some flea markets in the neighborhood in advance, the prices for similar products. You can buy stickers for price flea market in many grocery stores or make your own tape and a marker. When setting your price, do not forget that your customers want to negotiate so you should be prepared to be flexible.

Time is very important for a successful flea markets. Friday and Saturday are popular for garage sale days. People usually have more disposable income in the first of the month compared to the end of the month. Many flea markets are also planned to coincide with local festivals. Many customers prefer to leave early to get the best deals, so plan your garage sale at least eight hours, but note that some be at the door soon.

Publish your event. Check with your local newspaper about the price and the time of classification. If not too expensive, newspapers are a great way to spread the word to others in your community. You can also make your garage sale with friends via social networks or pamphlets distributed to, if you have the groups to which they belong or have a special interest in the sale, such as young mothers children's clothing or book club where you can promote many used Books.

Do not try to just run a flea market. With at least one friend or family member to help you keep an eye on your items, and never leave unattended field.

More information on topics of financial management of the family is available in the office of the University of Boyd County Cooperative Extension Service Kentucky.

JENNIFER HUNTER is an extension of the financial management of the family at the Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky.

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