MyFox Yard Sale Tracker Yard sale pricing tips (courtesy of garagesalesource.com)
Clothing
Shirts: 25¢
Pants: $1 - $2
Jackets: $1 - $3
Shoes: $2 - $5
Dresses: $2 - $5
Kitchen Stuff
Microwaves: 30% of orig. price
Plate: $1 each
Pots & pans: $1 - $4
Glasses, cups: 30¢ - $1
Silverware: $3 - $10/set
Electronics/Media
Color TV: $10 - 30
Black/white TV: $5 - $15
VCR: $10 - $25
Radio: 25¢ - $3
DVDs: $5 - $15
Toys & Games
Table games: $1 - $3
Action figures, dolls: 10¢ - $1.50
Stuffed animals: $1 - $7
Handheld games: $1 - $10
Toy cars, trucks: 25¢ - $1
NOTE: If you have any expensive items (over $100), it is always a good idea to put the price slightly higher than what you expect someone to buy it for. That way, if you face a bargain, you will most likely stay satisfied after the item is sold. Do not push the price too high or the customer might get scared away.
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Six sales tips for your yard sale
1. Display best items prominently
When you put your best items front and center, you're telling people, "Look what we have!" Buyers will see this and might spend more time looking at everything else.
2. Get rid of all clocks
The mall stores do this. If your customers don't know what time it is, they may stay longer than they realize -- and potentially spend more.
3. Offer help
Give your visitors a few minutes to settle in before you approach them. Then wander over to inform them you're available if they need any help, and fade into the background until needed.
4. Clean, polish your best items
If your best items are clean as they can be, your shoppers will be more encouraged to check out what else you have to offer.
5. Keep your garage, yard well-lit
The more easily your customers can see what you're selling, the more likely they are to see items of interest.
6. Keep the bargaining process fun
Have a smile on your face while haggling, and remember the stakes aren't that high.
Yard sale etiquette
Buyers
1. Aggressive haggling is a no-no
You’re not at the sale to buy a huge item like a house or a car. You’re here to unearth a hidden gem and have some fun.
2. Handle with care
Treat your host's garage and yard like you would your own. If you’re bringing along kids, keep an eye on what they’re up to.
3. Consider leaving your pet at home
Not all garage sale operators, or their customers, appreciate unknown pets entering their yard.
Sellers
1. Make customers feel at home
Remember, they’re your guests, and the more they linger the more they’re likely to buy.
2. Control your pet
Not all your guests will feel as comfortable around animals as you. So keep Fido on a leash or behind a gate.
3. Open on time
There’s no greater turn-off than a garage sale that opens late.
