How to Garage Sale

Garage sales can be a great way to find bargains for your home & closet. Unfortunately, they can also be a way to fill your home with junk. Do you always envy your friend that bought an end table for $.75? Here is how to garage sale successfully.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Set boundaries. Before you ever leave the house, make a plan. What do you need? How much are you willing to spend? Do you want an item that you can fix up or paint?

2. Be sure & take a few necessary items like a water bottle because you'll get thirsty. It also helps to have a tape measure & a truck or SUV to haul away your finds.

3. Find driving directions online to avoid a lot of confusion once you start finding sales.

4. Spend some time comparison shopping for the items that you want to purchase. Know about how much they are worth. This way you'll be able to tell if something is a bargain or if items are overpriced.

5. Start early. Most of the really good deals tend to be sold early in the morning.

6. Reign yourself in. There can be a huge temptation to buy everything in sight because it's one of a kind, or going fast. Take some time to remember what you actually need & if you really love it.

7. Barter. If you fall in love with something, don't be afraid to ask the seller to come down in price.

Tips & Warnings

• Enjoy the expierence. The hunt is half off the fun. Take along a friend & your favorite CDs.

[silkfair]

on 3/12/2009 This is so much fun. Feel like having one myself after spring cleaning. Thanks for the great article and keep them coming :)

[leanan]

on 10/29/2008 Great tips!