(No Not Christmas)
My favorite season is upon us! YARD SALE SEASON!! I need a bumper sticker that reads Caution I Brake for Yard Sales. My husband and kids will forever have whiplash due to sudden stops all in the name of a good bargain! Today I'm extra giddy in preparation for what me and my fellow yard sale ladies refer to as the Black Friday of yard sales. Hopefully you have one of these in your area as well. What I'm talking about is a city wide yard sale. A town coordinates a specific weekend in which residents haul out their unwanted crap so that crap hunters like me can buy it! I'm doing a happy dance just thinking about the bargains I will find! For the new comers to the full day yard selling extravaganza I have put together some Dos and Don'ts so that you can maximize your bargains and fun!
Do's
Wear comfortable shoes. I can not stress this enough! If your tootsies get sore you will be miserable. You don't want to miss a great bargain because you were worried about your feet.
Plan and Strategize. Get a Map.
In my area the town provides maps indicating where registered yard sales are located. Residents selling during the event are usually asked to registered their yard sale prior to the event. This allows you the opportunity to see which neighborhoods have the most action as I call it. Also be advised that these areas usually have little parking and are generally congested. I suggest finding a parking spot and walking.
Be aware that not everyone registers their yard sale.
Be aware that not everyone registers their yard sale.
Bring your own shopping bags. I suggest bringing plastic shopping bags ( to wrap breakables in) and reusable shopping bags to carry the bulk of your purchases.
Bring cash and change. I know this seems obvious, but I have seen it a hundred times... "Can you break a $50" umm No! Bring small bills and change. It will save you time.
Don'ts
Show up late. Most yard sales start around 8:00 a.m. Start scooping out streets starting around 7:00 a.m. . Sometimes people will even let you look early. Don't start yard selling around noon and expect to find a lot of great deals. Remember "The Early Bird Gets the Worm"!
Be afraid to ask for a better price. This all depends on the type of person you are. Personally I pay full price if I think its fair. If I think it's overpriced and I really want it I try to offer less. Some people won't budge on their prices, but the majority will come down some on an item. Never hurts to ask.
Judge a book by it's cover. The same applies with yard sales. You never know what treasure you may find.
Overlook items that can be repurposed. I always think "can I spray paint that? or Can I use that for this instead of it's original purpose?" Listen to your inner DIYer voice!
Overlook Sunday Afternoon Yard Sales. This is the exception to my Don't Rule of showing up late. Often you can get better bargains on Sunday afternoon yard sales, because sellers don't want to be stuck with putting items away. They want to get rid of their crap!
I hope these tips help. Hopefully you find some amazing deals. Ill share my amazing deals with you on Monday. Happy Yard Selling!
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