Place 3 or 4 different types of garage sale signs at an intersection. Drivers will think there are 3 or 4 different garage sales down that road!! Now that would be worth turning down to have a quick look and they will only see your signs directing them to your sale.
What is the best way to advertise a garage sale?
- Street signs on steroids. You're not going to just want one sign, you're going to want many. ...
- Social Media. ...
- Local paper. ...
- Craigslist. ...
- Community boards.
How do I waterproof my garage sale signs?
- Print or write your sign on plain paper. ...
- Cover the sign in clear packing tape. ...
- Take your paper sign to get laminated at a laminating machine. ...
- Paint a weatherproof sealant over your sign with a paintbrush. ...
- Print the sign on weatherproof paper. ...
- Frame your sign behind a plexiglass frame.
Where is the best place to advertise garage sales?
- Your town's Craigslist (navigate to the “for sale” section and select “garage sale”)
- Online social networking sites, like Nextdoor and Facebook Marketplace.
- Local publications, like community message boards and newsletters.
- Moving or estate sale sites, if applicable.
Can you advertise a garage sale on Facebook Marketplace?
You can advertise a garage sale by creating an event, a status, or by using Facebook's marketplace.
What never sells at a garage sale?
- Baby gear. Baby in crib | iStock.com. ...
- Bike helmets. A woman riding a bike | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. ...
- Mattresses. Used mattresses | Alfredo Estrella/AFP/Getty Images. ...
- Non-stick cookware. ...
- Electronics. ...
- Boxes of old LPs. ...
- Shoes. ...
- Swimsuits.
What are the best things to sell in a garage sale?
- Furniture. Furniture is a great thing to sell at a garage sale. ...
- Vintage dishes and glassware. There's a thriving group of people in search of vintage dishes and glassware. ...
- Power and garden tools. ...
- Books. ...
- Appliances. ...
- Electronics. ...
- Used beauty products or skincare. ...
- Used shoes.
How do you attract customers to a garage sale?
Hang flags, banners, balloons, and signs — anything that will move around in the breeze and catch someone's attention. Peripheral vision is a great thing… especially when people are driving by without having any intention of stopping at a garage sale! So the more you can call attention to your yard sale the better.
What is the best month for a garage sale?
- The best time is generally spring, especially early spring. ...
- Summer is next best if it isn't too hot. ...
- End of summer and fall are often ignored but can also be successful because the weather's just as nice, and there's less competition.
What is garage sale season?
When during the year should you hold your garage sale? The best time is generally spring, especially early spring. Shoppers have been missing their “fix” all winter and are busting to get out and find bargains! Summer is next best if it isn't too hot.
What time do most garage sales start?
Most yard sales start at 7:00 a.m., so if you want to capture the attention of early birds, you may want to list yours as starting at 6:30 a.m. instead so you can be the first on the route. It's a good idea to stay open for at least four hours.May 20, 2019