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Garage Sale Preparation Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for organizing and hosting a successful garage sale

Garage Sale Preparation Checklist
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A thorough checklist for organizing and hosting a successful garage sale.

Checklist Items

  • Check local garage sale permit requirements
  • Choose date and rain date
  • Sort items by category (clothes
  • toys
  • kitchen
  • books
  • furniture)
  • Price everything (round to nearest quarter)
  • Clean and test all items
  • Gather supplies (tables
  • tarps
  • bags
  • cash box
  • tape
  • markers)
  • Get $50-100 in small bills and quarters for change
  • Create signs (large
  • weatherproof
  • with address and arrows)
  • Post on Craigslist
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • and Nextdoor
  • Set up displays night before (cover if needed)
  • Open 30 min early for setup
  • Be ready to negotiate (especially after noon)
  • Have bags and boxes for buyers
  • Discount remaining items 50% in final hour
  • Donate unsold items to charity

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