keYs to a
suCCessful
garage sale
1. Check local bylaws and consult
your homeowner's association, if
you have one, for any rules
governing garage sales.
2. Hold the sale on a Saturday early
in the month; avoid long
weekends.
3. Paper the neighbourhood with
eye-catching flyers and post
details on Facebook, Craigslist
and any community association
websites.
4. Make your sale area presentable, ensuring your goods are as
clean as possible and organized
by category.
5. Be sure to price every item –
typically around 20 to 30 per cent
of what you originally paid (less if
it's noticeably worn).
6. Be aware that items such as
cribs, cosmetics and helmets
must adhere to modern safety
regulations and may not be
legally possible to resell.
7. Offer or sell refreshments and
play some tunes.
8. Be prepared to haggle. Garagesale junkies love a bargain.
Moving? Make
sure you have the right
insurance coverage for
your stuff. Free quotes
online. 1-800-615-5897;
AMAInsurance.ca/
HomeQuote
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