Is There Money Hiding In Your Garbage? Consider Having A Garage Sale

There is truth to that old saying: one man's garbage is another man's treasure. Yes, there are some things that you simply cannot sell, like old food. But you may be throwing away things that still have some value, and this guide will help you have the best yard sale you can. 

Rethink Your Garbage

You need to know what to sell at your garage sale, and you need to know what to get out of your garbage pile. Consider the following list:

  • Clothes, especially for children
  • Electronics including cell phone chargers
  • Tools for things, like gardening or regular workshop tools
  • Sporting equipment, like bikes or weights
  • Toys
  • Household items, like ironing boards or something as big as sofas
  • Books (especially children's books)
  • Jewelry
  • Miscellaneous items, like curtains or quilts

Tips To Have A Great Garage Sale

Knowing what to sell is meaningless if you do not end up selling anything. You can turn your garbage into gold by simply considering some of the following tips:

  1. Garage sales are similar, and most people know this. So try to find a way to make your garage sale stand out or seem like an event that is hard to come by. You can use the items you have to come up with a theme for your garage sale. For example, try to advertise your garage sale as a "Crafts Lover's Garage Sale" if you seem to have items that craft enthusiasts would enjoy. 
  2. Advertising has evolved. You no longer are trapped with just advertising around your neighborhood. Include the internet and social media accounts to get your sale to people.
  3. You should underestimate the power of customer relations. Talk to the people that come to your garage sale. Consider giving freebies to children or patrons who purchase loads of stuff. Acts--like the aforementioned--make people want to come back and may help other patrons come your way if they are deciding to buy from you or not.
  4. Consider partnering with your neighbors to create a block garage sale. Yes, it may be hard to organize, but people are usually attracted to bigger events. 
  5. You should think about presentation and organization. People like easy shopping, and you can help create that by separating all your items into categories. 
  6. Choose your music carefully, as it can affect sales. Slow-tempo music, for example, helps people browse slowly and buy more. Try to stay away from hearing classical music, as that may make people think your prices are too high. Stick with pleasant and popular music.

As you can see, you can still make some money off of your garbage and reduce the amount of waste your home produces, too. Contact a company like Fly By Nite Disposal for more information about garbage collection.


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