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Step 1
Decide on a date for the sale. Saturdays work best with mornings the best starting time. Check www.weather.com in order to pick a day with good weather.
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Step 2
Place an ad in your local newspaper. Most of them have a garage sale section. List your address, the date, the starting time (I suggest 6 am), and some of the things that you will have for sale. Furniture, electronics, and collectibles seem to bring the most buyers. Also list the sale as an estate sale if you want.
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Step 3
The week before the sale, go to your grocery store and get some boxes. Try to get the biggest boxes you can get. The whole idea is to use the box as a sign. Write GARAGE SALE, the date, and your address. If there is enough room, draw an arrow pointing in the right direction.
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Step 4
On Friday go out and set up the boxes in strategic locations around your neighborhood. Place them at busy intersections if possible. In caase of wind, place some rocks in each box.
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Step 5
On the day of the sale, set up some tables and place what you can on the tables. Try to group things by category, such as tools, clothes, movies, etc. Price tags are optional. Is a buyer sees something that catches their eyes, they will makle you an offer. They will start very low which means you should plan to "up" whatever they start with. Do not get ridiculous, but do not give the stuff away either.
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Step 6
Most of the buyers will show up early in the morning. As the morning goes on, the crowds will get lighter until by noon, most of the activity will be over. Remember this when negotiating with sellers. If you want to sell the stuff today, agree to low offers.
