There are two things to consider when preparing for a yard sale (garage sale):
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Rules and regulations
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Items to sell
It is important to find out about the yard sale (garage sale) rules and
regulations in your area before doing anything else. The rules and regulations
will affect the way you advertise and when and where you present the items to
your customers. To find out about the rules you can contact your city
government and neighborhood associations to see if there are any rules about
how often you can have a yard sale (garage sale) or if you need to get a
permit.
To make a profitable sale you need to have enough items to offer to your
visitors. In the weeks before your sale, gather items together in one central
location. If you haven't used the item in a year, sell it.
For a better collection you can also talk to your neighbors about having a yard
sale on the same day. The more items there are the more likely people will stop
by as opposed to just driving by. A "block" sale is always more exciting and
fun.
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Apr 29 2007
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Angel, Columbia, Md:
Fantastic!!!! You gave me just the info I needed without going to a source I had to buy. This is my first yard sale and after so many years of holding on to some treasures, I am ready to share them and bless someone else!! Thanks so much!!
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