Things You'll Need:
- Pen to mark prices
- Stickers to post prices
- Calculator
- Free time
- Marketing strategy
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Step 1
Put together a marketing strategy. Some neighborhoods get together and everyone shares this responsibility. If holding one on your own, put up signs and contemplate whether to post an ad in the local paper. Make sure you include times - start early in the day!!
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Step 2
Gather multiple tables together to display items. Consider setting up the items on the tables ahead of time and then all you may have to do is pull the tables to the location outdoors or indoors.
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Step 3
If pooling together with your neighbors, be sure to keep track of items that are sold via well-labeled tags. Be sure all items are tagged with initials and price. Then, on a piece of paper at register, keep a log of who sold what amount.
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Step 4
On the day of the sale, greet each guest and be on hand to answer questions of guests. Be sure you are knowledgeable of each item in case users ask specific questions - particularly if the owner is not present.
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Step 5
If an item has a defect, be sure to post the issue on the item - ensure the defect is appropriately figured into the price of the item.
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Step 6
Be sure you are pricing for the crowd. What would you buy each item for? If an antique, be sure you know its value - you may have a hidden treasure and not even know it!
Comments
JasneJ said
on 6/16/2008 All excellent tips.Thanks.
dceclint said
on 3/26/2008 Alot of work, but can make money on things jsut taking up space. The marketing information is good too!