Yard Sale List:
Our neighbors have recruited every one for a block yard sale.
These are great for generating
higher traffic.
Pick date for sale.
[Keep in mind higher value items for e-bay as you sort
there is more than one way to de-clutter.]
6 weeks before sale:
Collect donations & yard sale items.
Find out local guidelines;
is it okay to post signs and have sales in your area?
Compose add for local adds in and classifieds
nickel shopper, penny-saver, money saver add paper
and area newspaper.
1~2 weeks before sale:
Clear junk out of front yard this can be done earlier.
Clean garage carport shed etc. sweep and set up tables.
Clean tables and move to area where sale will be.
Buy or make signs kids can help with this!
Wash sale items toss broken things
Get change and move sawhorses to carport put plywood near by.
Week of sale:
Clear & rope off area
Cover items not for sale
Bring boxes & bags & containers out of house for sale items.
Get electric cord ready to test appliances.
Have adding machine or calculator handy.
Put change in fanny pack
set up till area table store bags & papers under table
for wrapping breakable items.
Day of sale:
Put out signs & refreshments if you are severing them,
Get change out use fanny pack.
Take signs down!
Or you may be getting folks at ten o’clock at night;
my friend said this happened to her!
Get Chinese take out or order in subway or pizza so you
don’t have to cook. Having a yard sale is hard work
like moving but it burns a lot of calories!
Move cars out of the way if possible so customers can park!
After the sale:
Call for donations pick up after sale.
