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10 tips for holding a yard sale
1- Check with your city government to see if you need a permit or license.
2- See if neighbors want to participate and have a “block” sale to attract more visitors.
3- Advertise. Put an ad in free classified papers, and put up signs and balloons at major intersections and in stores near your home.
4- Price items ahead and attach prices with removable stickers. Remember, yard sales are supposed to be bargains, so don’t try to sell anything of significant value this way.
5- Check items before the sale to be sure you haven’t included something you want by mistake.
6- Keep pets away from the sale.
7- Display everything neatly and individually so customers don’t have to dig through boxes.
8- Have an electrical outlet so buyers can test appliances.
9- Have plenty of bags and newspaper for wrapping fragile items.
10- Get enough change, and keep a close eye on your cash.
