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Top Selling Garage Sale Items
from: Maxx Home GuidesIf you're organizing your first garage sale, you may not know what items turn browsers into buyers? Some garage sales get little or no turnover because they don't have for sale what visitors are looking for. Here are some ideas regarding the best type of merchandise for a garage sale.
Garage sale shoppers are looking for decent quality. Sure, they know everything for sale is second-hand, but that doesn't mean they're looking for junk. Thus, a good set of clothing you've outgrown or are out of style usually sell quite well.
Garage sale shoppers definitely go for collectibles. Items such as old game cards, cereal prizes, and toys often sell for good prices these days. You may not be aware that one of your neighbors is an avid collector. Do some research to determine a reasonable price for these types of items so you don't sell them for too much of a bargain. Collectors like to haggle, but real collectors tend to buy regardless of the price.
Costumes are excellent garage sale items, especially if your neighborhood has a lot of kids and Halloween is coming soon. Timeless pieces you don't use anymore can be hot items that sell quickly as well.
Sets of different types of items usually do well, whether they're nearly complete or complete. Examples of sets include china, silverware and books etc. You may even get a good price for damaged articles, just make sure you mention they're damaged.
Knickknacks from all over the world are quite popular. These items tell a story, which is something people like. People who buy these items like to reminisce about the time they visited that far off place, so a shirt or a cap from there will often motivate them to bring out their wallet.
Other pieces that tell a story are antiques. People love to be reminded of times past or their childhood. Lamps or furniture from a certain era have a good chance of selling, as do games and consoles, such as an Atari.
Although shoppers may not see anything worth their while, it's up to you to make the sale. Point out how some of your stuff helped you out in the past to give your potential buyers an opportunity to discover a need for the item they're considering.
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