BeamMeUpMom
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The problem with garage sales is that people expect rock-bottom pricing. Expect them to haggle. Some will see the value of your new items and will be willing ot pay. I'd say make them half price on day one of your sale and 1/4 the price on the second. No matter what you do, don't bargain with people on the first day. They will approach you right away as the sale starts asking for bargains. Tell them, everything is half price after such-and-such time on the second day.
Another thing to consider is to sell the stuff in ebay. If it's got tags and is in new/like-new condition, people are willing to pay more than if they go to a garage sale. I'm always shocked at what second-hand brand-name stuff sells for on ebay--more than I ever pay a garage sales.
Good Luck! |
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BuddyGuru
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What you make depends on your motive, to make money or get rid of stuff. If money is your goal, put them on Ebay |
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~~~HAA~~~
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just sell them at a discount of 25% |
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horselover
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clothes with tags- $5 less than the tag
books- $2-$5
Act study guide- $10
Elmo-$10
PS2 game- $5
Dvds- $5 |
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Ty W
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just price em to sell usally about 20 percent off will do but it all depends on how you are selling and to who |
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gypsy g
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clothes with tags still on them...25% off and let them talk you down to 50% off. clothes no tags. $.50 or 1.00 for shirts and $1-2 for pants. If you don't have them hanging on hangers you won't get as much for those higher priced items. Hard cover books..$1.00. Elmo: 1/2 price
Most people don't go to garage sales to pay full or 1/2 price for stuff. They can get that new in the stores if we wait for the sales. And with Dollar Stores on every corner they do have to go far for good prices. So keep in mind, that when one goes garage saling their mindset is to find a treasure in what you obviously think is junk. Or why would you be getting rid of it. |
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la dolce vita
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$ 1 each thing works for me |
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Jesse
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I would price maybe $5 below retail on the tag.
The customer can always barter the price down. Don't expect to get full retail out of the items you are selling though. Be realistic.
Good luck at your garage sale! |
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ChicaLoca
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Price reasonably, the goal is to get rid of the stuff and people don't want to pay alot at a Garage Sale. |
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havyle08
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well i did it wen i was 4 soooo the prices for clothes well it is a sale so it should be cheaper than the price u got!like u got it for 15 ur price would be 10!!and i got about 50 bucks on sales! |
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Ricki
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Well, first of all, garage sales are VERY cheap. If you have a pair of pants that retail for $50 you probably won't get more than $5 a pair for them. Etc. The ACT study guide depends on what year it is. They retail at barnes and nobles for $20 and I sold mine on Ebay for $5. Books should be no more than $2 and the biligual Elmo could probably go for about $10. PS2 games generally only sell for $3 @ Flea Markets and Garage Sales. DVD's no more than $5/pc. I used to do Flea Market sales and when people stop at yard/garage sales, and flea markets they expect rock bottom bargains so don't expect to make what you paid for the items. If you want to see what people are willing to pay for them, then tell people to make you their best offer. You may get more than you wanted for the items. Hope this helps somehow. |
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hhcheung2000
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I think that your best possible bet at getting a good deal is by going to Amazon.com. Amazon.com will give you the suggested retail price on anything from a PlayStation to a book. All you do is name your price on each item according to how good the condition is in, and people will buy the product if they like find a need. I'd also consider putting your items on E-Bay to be sold. It runs around the same concept. However, you may also want to think about donating your items to a local Salvation Army or Goodwill. Not only will you be donating your items to a good cause, but you'll get a considerable tax deduction as a result. My old next door neighbor who was a lawyer did that and saved a considerable amount of money during tax season. He realized that he would make more giving his clothes and valuables away than holding a garage sale. Trust me, nothing is worse than getting a large tax bill during tax time...haha. But good luck in your search for a perfect solution. |
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bye
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I had my very first yard sale this year---we had everything including furniture.
The trick is getting this message across to yourself---ARE YOU WILLING to part with these items even at drastically reduced prices just to clear your closet--or do you want to hold off and sell them for what YOU think they are worth, and perhaps end up stocking everything back inside your home.
When I got that message, I went back and reduced everything. I also had brand new clothes w/tags and sold them for 2 bucks each. I had an old nintendo with over 24 games and controllers, I sold for 50 bucks, I sold most of my books including kids books, all in good condition for 1 buck each. By the end of the 2 day yard sale, my kids and I netted 230 bucks in total, got rid of most of the stuff, but we're looking to do another one pretty soon. The key is marking things way down.
Realize most anything you can buy, you can find at the dollar store for a BUCK--so price it right. |
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Sugar Pie
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If they are name brand clothes NWT, you need to sell on ebay instead. You will get pennies on the dollar at a garage sale.
My rule of thumb is usually to price stuff 10-15% of what retail is. But then you really have to be flexible. Sometimes you can get 50% for stuff (video games, tools) adn sometimes you can't get more than a buck no matter what (jeans). |
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Mandy
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like the other person said, if you want to make money put them on ebay. Garage sales are for getting rid of junk and makin what u can. I cant see paying over $3 for a shirt, with or without tags at a garage sale. When people go to them, they usually expect to find cheap stuff. |
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loulu
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Mark it at a reasonable price, but mark it higher than what you actually will accept, as everyone will try to bargain for a lower price. Example: if you want $3 for a shirt, then put $5. If you feel that it is something that can sell for a decent price, do not haggle on the price and sell it on eBay. |
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Sugars
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Look at them, even if they are new price them like if you were buying from a rummage sale. |
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liljewel
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I would go a little higher the 1st day because the "pros" come and talk you down on stuff any way. Unfortunately you won't get your money back from books. I want to come to your sale! It sounds good! I would call around local stores that sell used PS2's and find out what they are going for or check the paper. Make sure to have enough change on hand! You don't want to run short and have to leave. used clothes, I would hang anything over a $1.00 and mark jeans $2.00 - $5.00 depending on the shape they are in or brand name. T-shirts cheap unless brand name or excellent shape etc. Get a cooler out and put some pop and/or water in it to sell. You won't believe how well that sells! Good luck! |
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John H
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Very very little.
Don't think of selling clothes at a garage sale as a percentage of store price unless that percentage is something like 10%. The most an outfit should go for is $10.... $15 if you're lucky. Hard cover books maybe $3-5. Bilingual Elmo, a couple of bucks. The DVD's maybe $5.
My mom had a garage sale and made about $150 or so selling tons of junk (including an extra mattress we had... $40) |
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ekenny513
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the best thing to do is to sell the items cheap...people go to garage sales to find things cheap...i wouldn't charge more than $20 for any of the clothes, depending on brand name. things like the ps2 you can charge more for, but stay at least $50 under the retail price...remember most of this stuff is used. |
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KathyS
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Price them to sell. People shop at tag sales to get things cheap. Clothing is hit or miss and it depends on the quality of them. |
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slimgal
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New things take 25- mabey 50% off those things, put a fair price on almost brand new things, garage sailers will always try to talk you down in your prices, take what is fair, but don,t get ripped off, like I said most people will cheat you, cause they know you want to get rid of it,so you,ll most likely take what you can get, good luck. |
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ilovedorks
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Sell it for whatever you want for it, if someone asks you to go cheaper. . . take it. :) |
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daisy5263
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I have found clothes don't sell well at garage sales...People are looking for cheap... your best bet is a consignment store for the clothing...hard cover books also don't expect a lot of money for, 2 maybe 3 dollars at the most, PS2 with 2 games around 100$..
heres a tip decide what you want for the articles, and add 5-10 dollars, this gives you haggle room... |
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Granny 1
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One word to remember is its used, and depending how bad you want to get rid of the stuff. if you price reasonable you'll have a good sale. remember if people think they are getting a bargain they'll buy |
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SidTheKid
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The cheaper the better.But don't worry-if people think your stuff is priced to high they will try to bargain with you to get the price down!! Good Luck with your sale!! |
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classic_tigger
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You gotta price stuff cheap a garage sale....even if it's brand new. |
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creative rae
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I would sell this kind of stuff on ebay or take them to a consignment shop--garage salers are looking for awesome deals--if you are still going to do the garage sale a good rule of thumb is %75 of the original price |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Jr.
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Do it on ebay you can triple your price |
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lynn_from_florence
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Have you thought about putting the new clothes and books that haven't been used on Ebay? You might get a better price for them there. At most yard sales most people want something for nothing and will not pay much for items. You do have the option when selling it on ebay to put a reserve price for your item. I did find a website that games some prices for items in a yard sale. Hope it helps. |
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BIGG AL
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garage sales probably won't bring the type of returns i think you are seeking . i would look into alternate methods . check and see if there is an ebay trade assistant in your area . for a percentage they will sell your goods for much more than a yard sale . another option would be a consignment shop . they in turn will sell your items and take a cut .
best of luck ! |
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