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tuff. We all have it and most of us To begin, ask every member of the markers and place them around town the
have too much of it. I’m talking, family to go through his/her room day before the sale so people see them
of course, about the stuff you’ve and look for unwanted items or items on their way home from work. Attach
packed away in boxes in your closet or they’ve outgrown. You can help children red balloons to directional signs to catch
in the garage to make way for newer, determine what toys they want to sell by people’s attention and prevent them from
better stuff. Sweaters with shoulder pads asking them when they last played with getting lost. You can also post ads for your
the size of small cantaloupes. Barney or used the item and why they want to yard sale on free websites like Craigslist
& Friends sing-along videos—on Beta. keep it. to ensure a good turn-out.
The keyboard you bought in ‘95 after Next, select a date for your sale. As a The night before, put everything
seeing Mr. Holland’s Opus. general rule, Saturday mornings are best, in the garage and price items to sell.
A yard sale provides the perfect following the 1st or 15th of the month (Remember, the stuff is used.) Charge
opportunity to de-clutter your digs after typical paydays. If possible, avoid about 20 percent of the item’s original
and get rid of unwanted stuff. And scheduling your sale on a Sunday when cost—if it’s in good condition—and be
now that school is out and summer many people are attending church. ready to bargain. Group like items such
is here, you can get the entire family Signage for your yard sale is critical. Ask as CDs or books and offer a discount for
involved in making some extra cash for older kids to make signs on fluorescent multiple purchases.
summer fun. poster board with thick black permanent On the morning of the sale, wake up
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