Garage Sale: Set-up & Tips | How to Set-Up Your Yard Sale to Make the Most Money

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[@alexandracardenas8990]

Another tip is to set a bowl of free candy that many people enjoy so if they want candy they can come and maybe also take a look at your items for sale

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

This is a wonderful tip! Thank you for sharing! I love the idea in investing a small amount into a bowl of candy, with a bigger return in mind! I'll definitely be using this tip at my next garage sale! 😁

[@whosintheyardnow_]

My pet peeve is that if something isn't priced I bypass it. I want to know when I'm looking around what the price is. I don't want to have to ask.

[@borg386]

No price....no sale! That is my motto as well.

[@musicianonamission8435]

Wow, this got me excited about my upcoming yard sale!! I think balloons will also attract attention.

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you, yes balloons are a great way to catch customers who are driving by! =)

[@joemusic2882]

In regards to the signs, don’t use the pre printed ones you suggest. They look too much like those For Rent signs and are often ignored. Spend a few dollars for bright fluorescent poster boards and black broad tip markers.

[@sphereprox2346]

Yes a Lemonade Sale is good. I did it myself with my nabour and my brother and we made $78.50. With the choices of normal lemonage (NO SUGAR), Lemonade (SUGAR ADDED), Lemon Popsticuls (For the children), Fizzed Lemonade (ADDED SPARKILING WATER INSTED OF WATER). And then i priced the cups $1.5 (SMALL), $2 Large (I did $2 because there is no use buying a SMALLER one if you can buy a bigger one for 50c more). Then i did my deals like 3 smalls for $3.5 ($1 Cheaper), 3 Large for $4.5 ($1.5 Cheaper). It was an extra $1 for the fizzed lemonade because it is more expencive to make. Then i priced my popsicles at 50c (Small), $1 (Large). This encoriges to mother if she dosn't want her child to have sugar to have that insted. I'm very smart with these sorts of things. I hope you found this interesting.

[@bigfishysmallpond]

Great tip

[@athenapoe3377]

I love the idea about the flags. As far as organization, I agree. If I go to a garage sale, I rarely sort through the bins, but I will look through the hangers.

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Yes, presentation and organization truly do make a big difference! Clothes hung up just look better, are easier to see a full view of and easier to grab and go! Thank you for your input! 😁

[@katiesoderling3596]

Very good tips! My grandparents had multiple garage sales every summer as their retirement income. They would buy things at auction and resell. This was before eBay. I grew up across the road and would spend many summer days hanging out, helping a bit, watching my grandparents chat with new and repeat customers. They were known in the area for their sales and well respected. I’m hoping to have my first sale this coming spring with the help of my 7 yr old son! He’s so excited! I’m going to try to add a bit of the flavor my grandparents did to their sale. Some of my fondest memories are their small old fridge filled with pop for 50 cents, a big coffee percolator and my grandma’s amazing baked cookies and bars for sale 😋 as well as the local AM station playing old classic country music. My grandma also would propagate house plants during the winter and pot them in old teapots and planters to sell. *Sigh* 😊

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

ABP - Always Be Pricing. What do I mean by that? AS THE YEAR progresses and you find things you want to sell - have 4 boxes READY to go marked with the words "Garage Sale". When you come across an object you want to sell and PRICE it...and put it in the box. When the sale hits, your boxes are FILLED and READY to go. Prepping for a garage sale is a year-round event - not something you do the week before. And yes - I also do "fleas" too...so I am ALWAYS ready to go and my boxes are always STOCKED and bursting with stuff I want to get rid of. Another tip - Collectibles don't sell as much at Garage sales...but they do SELL at Flea markets. General yard sale stuff typically only sells at garage sales. I do agree....I am up at 5:00Am and I pre-set 99% of the sale the NIGHT before. I am usually ready to take money by 7:30 or EARLIER. EArly-birds are chomping at the bit to spend their money....and I'm happy to TAKE IT. Here's the most important tip - IF they are looking at something expensive - BE ready to take Paypal. At the fleas, my sales have doubled as of late simply DUE to the fact that I now take Venmo, Paypal, etc.

[@amandaashley4570]

6:32 only 2000’s kids will get it

[@frechstudios3129]

The week before, everywhere we went, we told people there was a yard sale. We told all our friends at work. We put fliers on neighbors doors. We put pics on social media ahead of time.

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Spreading the word ahead of time, that's a really good strategy! I am having another garage sale the second week of June so I will begin telling those that I know in a couple of weeks! Thank you for that! =)

[@jjsstikbotvideos4421]

I know I'm late but.. another tip is to do a lemonade stand :) also making dog treats because many people who come to yard sales have their dog with them, plus you could set out a water bowl to kinda lure customers walking their dogs to come and look at stuff... or set out something like a bowl of pretzels. but i love this video it was very informative and your yard sale looks very neat and organized! nice stuff too especially the vases and the thing that says "keep calm and sparkle" I subbed :)!

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

I love all of those tips that you shared, thank you! And it's never too late, I'm doing another garage sale this year so I'm definitely going to use those ideas! Thanks again! =)

[@jjsstikbotvideos4421]

@@JanettesCozyCorner your welcome glad I can help! :)

[@athenapoe3377]

Too many garage sales I went to had kids selling lemonade. The best was one that sold bottles of water. You can get a 42 pack at BJ's for $4-6 and sell the bottles $1 each. Also, it's great for health-concious or diabetic shoppers.

[@sailorlore8360]

But somebody is gonna call the police on me🤭

[@athenapoe3377]

HoneyHideaway Why would they do that?

[@mayraflowers9888]

Some tips I have are having your garage sale the beginning of the month because people have the most money that time I also like to donate the left over stuff or give it away for free on facebook

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Those tips are great, especially scheduling it for the beginning of the month! Thank you for your input! =)

[@jessphiliprodriquez7381]

Make sure your not selling alone. I used to do the swap meets, and stuff gets stolen if your distracted with large crowds.

[@daniel-davis]

Thanks for the tips. I also recommend advertising the garage sale on Facebook since it’s free. Also if you have the ability to and have something like coffee, lemonade, something that is easy to mass make.

[@bhampatty1]

The best video I have seen so far about preparing for a yard sale. I have never been to a garage sale as nice as yours.

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Wow thank you so much for these nice and encouraging words!!! My family and I have been doing garage sales since I was a kid so we've definitely had lots of trial and errors and just learned along the way. It makes me so happy to hear that I'm able to help viewers by passing on some of my experiences! Thank you again! =)

[@bru1015]

Everything is so clean and cheap. 😊

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Garage sales are more fun than profitable usually! 😁

[@stefaniegoodwin7811]

I would have broke the bank buying your home decor OMG! And then I would have had to turn around and put it at the garage sale I'm about to have with all of my own home decor that I'm trying to get rid of LOL. My first garage sale ever starts tomorrow thank you for the tips and pointers they are appreciated

[@forG4real]

You are so organized. Haven't seen a garage sale so beautiful as this before. I will try to see if I can pull this together. Thanks so much for sharing ❤❤❤

[@sanfranciscostreets5847]

Nice penmanship! Haha. Great video and thanks for the tips.

[@Elemiriel]

literally taking notes!

[@cheradin]

The pieces of colored glass/ house decor in the video had be stunned. They are so beautiful!

[@gerihenry2261]

GREAT Tips, thank you!! Planning a big one for the fourth of july and wanted to make sure we covered all our bases. Drinks, food, and arts and crafts is also in our plans. :)

[@SimaBallinger]

Thanks for the tips. I really like the flags to draw attention to your house. This is gonna be fun!!!

[@kiwibrdstudios7008]

I think it would be better if you put the expensive items in a circle around your items that way if they just want to look they will follow the expensive items. then they will look at most of ur items instead of just a few.

[@sydpoindexter273]

Thanks ,this helped me organize my next yard sale.

[@theaudreypuente]

This was helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@xlauriestarchildstudios7777]

Omg I wanna come to your garage sale !!! How did you acquire soooo many beautiful vases and bowls ? Just Gorgeous !!!!xo

[@jennifersnouffer8218]

Getting ready to have a yard sale myself so think u very much for sharing

[@k.c84455]

This was amazing thankyou so much! I wasn't sure where to start but you're the organisational queen! Oh my gosh, we were set up for success. Thankyou thankyou!!! 😁

[@liberty9348]

Great tips. Will definitely use the signs on tables with deals for buying bulk... I have a TON to sell... it all needs to go! =]

[@crystalferguson7308]

Thanks for the tips! ♥️ And all of your home decor 😍

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

good information preparing now for my summer sale

[@edenmelodia5401]

Your vases were very nice!

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thanks! =)

[@joydarling314]

Yeah that purple vase was pretty

[@lovelybones6891]

Yes having my first one in the am .. Thank u

[@lesliegreen3787]

Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@mariamaldonado8937]

It's also a good idea to have a counterfeit pen

[@sellhousefastpropertysales2161]

Great tips. Makes sense!

[@sellhousefastpropertysales2161]

Very thoughtful advice here... Great info!

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You, this will be my first in 2021 in Puerto Rico.

[@andreahernandez20245]

Awesome video 👏🏻 very helpful, thank you so much ☺️

[@lisascales9582]

Great tips my first yard sale tomorrow

[@debbiesparkles2630]

How much for the palm tree? I'll take it! LOL...wow, you had some really nice things for sale!! I said after I had my last garage sale that I would never have another one...but I have so much stuff now that I may change my mind! Great tips!! Selling water or soft drinks is another way to make extra $$ too! I also like having a "free box" for fun.

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

It was hard to see a lot of my stuff go, I had some emotional attachments to a few pieces but once they were out of sight, they were also out of mind! Selling beverages is a great idea, I'll have to add that to our yard sale next year! The only thing I dislike about garage sales is having to store sooo much for such a long time, it's always tempting to just drop it all off at a donation center! =)

[@familydelvideos4460]

Great tips thanks for sharing 👍 we are about to do our first yard sell next month

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you for the comment! Good luck with your yard sale, have fun! 😊

[@bestbitesforever]

This was a great video, you had some tips that I haven't seen in any of the other ones yet. Great idea hanging the flags to attract attention. Also having the extra grocery bags for people, I never would have thought of that.

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you! My mom and I have been doing garage sales for years now so each year I think we learn something new, it's work but a lot of fun! =)

[@loreanllo2]

esto es confuso

[@kristinschaoticlife]

I need to have a garage sell so badly. Great tips!

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

It's fun! Especially if you do it with a friend or family members! =)

[@erikarodriguez3748]

GREAT tips!

[@fuego3630]

I have also invest in tables to keep the most important things off the floor.. I have had very good deals on few of them.

[@deborahcagle6292]

Also sell lemonade, soft drink, and bake goods to make more money

[@kennethmcneil202]

Great pointers thank's

[@JessicasCozyCreations]

Helpful, thank you!

[@lovelybones6891]

Love it

[@shellyjekel1861]

2 time I have seen this love it really helps so we'll put together

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

That's wonderful to hear, thank you! =)

[@MayaBee3]

Great video thank you

[@kellydraconis6777]

Thank You ma'am. I have to and you gave us the dirt. Peace

[@sarahhawkins3218]

Any suggestions if you do not have clothing racks?

[@bstrongnfit]

Excellent video!

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you so much! I'll be posting another garage sale related video in about a month! =)

[@randomshenanigans1023]

Great tips 👍💎💰 Extra cash is all ways a great thing plus getting rid of stuff you dont want. Win win

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Absolutely! Feels wonderful to earn a bit of money and clear out unwanted items! =)

[@athenapoe3377]

@@JanettesCozyCorner and whatever you don't sell, you can donate to Good Will. Even though they sell the items there, it doesn't end up in a landfill.

[@angelllenos7352]

This video help me a lot I got a lot idea's after watch this video😊😊

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you! That's wonderful to hear! So glad that you enjoyed! =)

[@treeroofgrass]

ah cool!!

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you! ❤

[@arabellahardy1593]

Thank u so much this was so helpfull

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

That's great to hear, thank you! =)

[@kcl060]

Really great tips, thanks! Wish I had a way to hang.

[@mlimal1]

Great thanks

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you! ♡

[@Sweetbut2vicious]

These are some amazing tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you very much! =)

[@reneethomassie6373]

I wish i would have been there to buy that Jeff Hardy DVD

[@amandareaddy1659]

Great tip on having plenty of 1 dollar bills!!!!

[@heytame]

thanks this is helpfull

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you for letting me know! 😁

[@margaretschafer9004]

Good Ideas, however you didn't mention pulling a permit to have the garage sale. Also you are allowed only 3 a year. Thanks

[@ems8397]

Great video. Do you have any suggestions for selling large items. For example I have a dresser with mirror and nightstand.

[@ajesusencounter8261]

How far ahead do you recommend starting to advertise it? Like, a week? I don't want it to be so far that people forget about it, but not so close that people can't plan for it. Thoughts?

[@terryjeloirgo939]

What to do when more items then table space??

[@Edelweiss-hh6tk]

These are great tips. I am so nervous. I am having a garage sale on my own.

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

No worries! Just have fun with it and maybe ask a family member or two to join! =)

[@kristinajarman1892]

kelly heubel u

[@alyssasfun3511]

We never did bundles because it gets confusing with all the tags and everything

[@susanfontaine3721]

Information was good but i would not advise to put whatnots on shelfs because if someone wants to buy it you have to take everything down

[@brittanylopez2609]

Good call. Or maybe limit it to a couple items that can be easily relocated

[@sw8813]

How much did you sell e clothes/belts / shoes for?

[@amandapedigo5925]

How much did you sell your clothing for? Was everything the same price or different prices for different racks? Thank you! Sorry if i missed you saying that in the video. Also it was very helpful.

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

For the most part I sold clothing for $3 (shirts, sweaters, shorts, pants) $5 for dresses, $10 for jackets and between $5-10 for bigger brand name clothing pieces. Hope that helps and thank you for your comment! =)

[@brittanylopez2609]

@@JanettesCozyCorner how did you label the different priced items? Different racks or did you use price tags/stickers?

[@ericrainwater2076]

How many plastic tables did you use?

[@camillabarnes6678]

Nervous, Indeed!

[@kaseymartinez1408]

How much would you sell dvds?

[@igotblues2whotrejo492]

Main question is do u have to ask for permission? What do you do do u need a license?

[@terryjeloirgo939]

Shoppers change price stickers!!

[@sillymamacita3854]

Thank you soooo much for this, it really helped me!! 😁

[@bbydeecastro3701]

My name is Deanna as well!! :))

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Awwww name twins! ❤ do you get alot of people not pronouncing it right? (Deann, Diana, etc...)

[@kyawye3201]

Bbydee Castro ok

[@athrixxs]

Do you have any advice for other stuff kid based???

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Yes, keep everything as organized as possible (girls toys together, boys toys, baby toys, and organize all clothes by size, doesn't have to be nicely folded or hung, just have everything grouped together!)

[@rachellawinchester9479]

I was thinking about having Garage sale and helping my parents out with their house and I have better brain and I am really trying to help my parents out and my dad out and I really trying to organize my clothes and I care about my parents and I really am I am nice girl and I am organized my room

[@jenclements6379]

Awesome tips! Do you think it’s a bad idea to have a garage sale in the afternoon? Say, 12-4? Thanks ahead!

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thank you! Not at all! That time frame is actually when we received the most traffic and the most sales! We are doing another garage sale this coming summer and those are definitely the prime times, from my experience.

[@heathermaebrown3819]

We always do all day long and afternoon crowds always get the best sales.

[@charminbutterfly32]

When I set up for yard sale. Pretty much do it like this on video. I do set up signs in different intersections and streets. Advertise in newspaper and Facebook. I buy waters and sodas, I do give them out. Some customers want to pay for them. Which is fine with me and just tell them 50 cents. I have set up with my daughter at other times and she does like to play music. I on the other hand just don't do it, but will try to remember next time. I definitely don't over price at all. I sell pretty cheap. I just want to get rid of my stuff and definitely make a little extra money. I guess I do ok as customers will ask whens my next yard sale. They have even given me their names and numbers to let them know of next yard sale. I love doing yard sales, but they sure can be a lot of work. Especially with no help. I do admit well worth it. Definitely a good tips on this video. Good luck to those that have yard sales 👍🙂

[@emmyyyjay9573]

I wanna have a yard sale but all the things I need to sale is mainly WOMAN CLOTHES and purses . Is that a thing lol plus I live in a apartment

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Try Facebook marketplace! I use that alot, especially if I have a ton of only one type of category!

[@joemusic2882]

Emmjay G.E Woman’s clothing sale good at yard sales. So does children’s clothes and toys

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

I'm going to focus primarily on clothing for this years garage sale! Hoping it will turn out successful! =)

[@kellypyffer3958]

You can also sell them through Shopify or Ebay

[@athenapoe3377]

Clothes, especially Army or military t-shirts sell well. I also sold most of my stuffed animals, and if they bought a bunch, I threw in a free toy.

[@ashleymitchell9610]

how much were you selling your clothing for?

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Depending on the type of clothing and the brand, between $2-$8

[@alyssasfun3511]

If they bring in a $100 and we can’t break it, I tell them “sorry we can’t break it” and we send them off.

[@zyaniflores7630]

Can I put a sign up the day before the garage sale? Plz answer quick

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Every city's ordinance has different rules. We can only have our signs up during garage sale hours, but check with your village officials to see what's allowed! =)

[@frechstudios3129]

We put it out the night before because we are alowed. No matter how well things are planned, we always rush around on the morning of the sale and the serious buyers come early.

[@Palacios1017]

My min is about

[@juneau7679]

What

[@loriamora5290]

coolbabecool...

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Thanks! =)

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

how much did you make ?

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

In the 2 and 1/2 days I made a little over $300 😊

[@athenapoe3377]

@@JanettesCozyCorner I find that yard sales do better on a Saturday than on a Sunday.

[@hackerwish3084]

Brooo i forgot that people can need change im dirt poor and dont even have change AHH :(

[@loreanllo2]

no entiendo nada porque esta en ingles

[@Death_2_Glamour]

Basicamente Compre carteles para anunciarte Mantener variedad de billetes para tener cambio Organizar llama la atención a los clientes Tener bolsas de plastico para ayudar el cliente Los jugetes en un contenedor grande Si estas desesperado en vender todo baja el valor de las cosas y se van avender Poner musica para hacer un ambiente alegre Y si gustes usar banderitas o decorasiones para llamar la atencion

[@aidandoherty4459]

U call that a deal?!?

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

sure do!

[@kyawye3201]

Aidan Doherty 1

[@simplybrittnie7465]

3 x 3 = 9 not 8 nooot 8

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

Simply Brittnie yup, but I was trying to sell more, so offering 3 items for $8 instead of $9 gave the incentive for shoppers to purchase more, to save $1

[@brucelee6110]

Lol she knows that. It’s a discount for buying more.

[@stbam1965]

Yawn

[@JanettesCozyCorner]

hopefully you didn't yawn for all 7 min and 47 seconds of it... =D