Yard Sale Tips
• The morning of the Yard Sale
You are responsible for checking the signs the morning of your yard sale to make sure they are still in place.
• Don’t do it alone
You need someone around for when you take a potty break. Also it’s good to have more eyes to make sure people don’t make off with your goods without paying. Never leave your money unattended. Keep it on your person. And never let customers you don’t know inside your home. Invite a neighbor to do a joint yard sale or organize a community yard sale with the neighborhood.
• Don’t be a stalker!
You want guests to be as comfortable as possible. Let them roam freely among the sale items without you standing close by. Always offer a kind greeting and let them know you’re available if they need assistance.
• Donate what’s left
Call your local charity/thrift store and ask about the best times to make deliveries. Some will come to your home to pick up large items.
Goodwill
8423 Haven Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm
(909) 204-4217
• Plan ahead
If you’ve decided on a date, it’s time to gather your inventory. Start by retrieving anything you haven’t used within the past year, sorting the items by category and placing them in labeled boxes. Stand out from the competition by starting your sale on Friday, rather than Saturday morning.
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• Prepare your space
Mow the lawn, weed the flower beds, and smooth any uneven surfaces that could be a potential problem for customers. The last thing you want is for guests to take a tumble. If you park on the street, move your car to make room for customers.
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• Simplify pricing
Group items of the same price together and clearly display the price. Be sure to start the sale with plenty of small bills and change. People love to haggle. Hear them out, and be willing to lower the price as the day goes on. Your goal is to make money from your stuff, rather than taking it to the thrift store.
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• Make it easy to shop
Keep items off the ground. Hang up clothes. Offer an outlet for customers to test electrical items. Have free plastic bags on hand so they won’t have to lug around a bunch of small items.