tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post3320737149507076592..comments2024-03-28T08:05:40.149-08:00Comments on Courageous Joy: Garage SalesDeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-3700678206154964102009-03-30T20:52:00.000-08:002009-03-30T20:52:00.000-08:00Sis: Wonderful advice above. Only think I have f...Sis: Wonderful advice above. Only think I have found good to do is price just a bit higher than you really want......... you know the ole' bargain idea. Last sale we had at our place was a combined one raising funds for a church project..... made over $3,000. <BR/><BR/>Believe me, after a big garage sale a person is so tired of the stuff that you are more than glad to have it all picked up by some charity.<BR/><BR/>Let us know and we will pray hard that day that you have a super good sale.<BR/><BR/>Praying for the pink eye thing.<BR/>love/prayers Mom T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-43324812876507136202009-03-30T13:48:00.000-08:002009-03-30T13:48:00.000-08:00De'Etta,I know I would love to see a list of homes...De'Etta,<BR/>I know I would love to see a list of homeschooling items hit the SHS list!! I love online shopping!!<BR/>Lis in NYwhatexackleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075703893629007338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-77659912971067300452009-03-29T14:31:00.000-08:002009-03-29T14:31:00.000-08:00Not yet. LOL I think we're going to do it the week...Not yet. LOL I think we're going to do it the week AFTER the big sale in town. I think.DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-91456905664820245972009-03-29T11:30:00.000-08:002009-03-29T11:30:00.000-08:00So. Did you have the sale?So. Did you have the sale?Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712167060974491049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-15209390890991142312009-03-28T15:36:00.000-08:002009-03-28T15:36:00.000-08:00Signs to your house- clear with arrowsPrice the it...Signs to your house- clear with arrows<BR/>Price the items- but be reasonable. What would you pay at a thrift store? Brargin with people (something to get used to living overseas).<BR/>Have one person man the cash box. Carry a marker to change prices "on the floor".<BR/>Call the donation place and have them pick up the rest the next day. <BR/>Put books on a piece of wood between two saw horses (or whatever). They sell better out of a box and off the ground.<BR/>Don't forget to put a sign up on post-housing office, barracks, commersary.<BR/>Have coffee and baked goods if possible. People will often spend more for those! Kids manning that type of thing- it even sells better!<BR/>Enjoy the day and good luck!Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-88440463992492235982009-03-28T11:55:00.000-08:002009-03-28T11:55:00.000-08:00Renee already gave you some great advice. Large, r...Renee already gave you some great advice. Large, readable signs are very helpful too!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475526372267284324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-68420749508574072892009-03-28T11:01:00.000-08:002009-03-28T11:01:00.000-08:00Tips:Be sure to have lots of change and singles.Be...Tips:<BR/>Be sure to have lots of change and singles.<BR/>Be sure to price your items. <BR/>Have more than one person to man the sale - one to keep track of the money, one to answer questions/straighten/etc.<BR/>Be prepared for folks to show up before your starting time.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739029410584701609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-70169868828205490852009-03-28T10:57:00.000-08:002009-03-28T10:57:00.000-08:00Is the large yard sale located near your house?? I...Is the large yard sale located near your house?? If so, then it would be a good time for yours as most serious yardsale folks like to hit multiple big sales in one morning. Be sure to advertise in the paper esp listing large items. It's a pain but we made quite a few $$ when we did it in 2000 before our first overseas move.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739029410584701609noreply@blogger.com