National Garage Sale Day

It’s time to clean out some old junk – but one person’s junk may be another’s treasure! National Garage Sale Day is an excuse to set up a table in your garage or on your lawn, put up some signs and rake in the eager crowds for a chance to walk away with a modestly priced, pre-loved treat!

Learn about National Garage Sale Day

A garage sale is also known as a moving sale, tag sale, yard sale, and a number of other names. No matter what you call this activity, National Garage Sale Day gives you the perfect opportunity to celebrate it and pay honor to it. A garage sale is simply an informal event whereby people sell their used goods. The sellers are not required to collect sales taxes nor do they need to get a business license in order to take part or plan such an event. Usually, garage sales occur because people simply want to get rid of items they no longer have use for. Some people also host garage sales when they are moving home and they want to get rid of everything that they have in their sold property.

The items that are sold at garage sales tend to include the likes of board games, sports equipment, garden and lawn tools, household decorations, toys, books, and old clothing. There are also larger items, like household appliances and furniture pieces, that can sometimes be sold. Garage sales also usually happen on weeks in suburban areas, however, they can take place in any sort of location. These events tend to attract people who are looking for a bargain, as well as those who are interested in purchasing unusual items that they would not be able to find in conventional stores.

History of National Garage Sale Day

National Garage Sale Day was created in 2001, and we have C. Daniel Rhodes of Hoover, Alabama to thank for this day. After seeing that neighbors were having sales on various weekends, he decided that it would be convenient for sales to be coordinated on the same weekend instead. C. Daniel Rhodes has a bit of a habit for creating days. He also founded Brother’s Day, as well as Mulligan Day too!

How to celebrate National Garage Sale Day

Of course, the best way to celebrate National Garage Sale Day is to either go to a garage sale or to host one yourself. In regards to the former, you should have no trouble finding a garage sale in your area on National Garage Sale Day. After all, there will be a lot of people who host a garage sale specifically on this date in order to attract more attention. Thanks to the Internet, it is easier to find garage sales in your local area than ever before. All you need to do is look on local and community websites, as well as local Facebook groups. If you do this, you should have no trouble finding a garage sale at a location that is convenient for you.

Another option for celebrating National Garage Sale Day is to host your own garage sale, and we are going to give you some useful tips on doing this. If you are interested in doing this, it is a good idea to speak to your neighbors to see if any of them would be hosted on taking point in a garage sale on National Garage Sale Day. If you do this, you are going to be able to attract more attention to your garage sale, as there are going to be more items available. Once you have found out about who is interested, you should then organize your garage sale. You need to make sure that everything is placed in a logical manner, so that it is attractive for those who arrive. After all, if you simply throw all items onto a table, you’re not going to be able to sell as much because it is likely that people won’t even be able to see what you have for sale. This is why you should consider grouping items, for example, you can group books, CDs, and DVDs together. You can then group ornaments together, and so on.

Aside from grouping your items in the best manner, you should also make sure that the products that you are selling look good on display. When people walk past your items, they should be impressed with the presentation. Make sure that everything that you are selling has been cleaned and washed down properly. After all, there is nothing worse than going to a garage sale and seeing a picture that is covered in dust. It is also important to make sure that all of the clothing you are selling (if you are selling any) has been washed and that is hanging. Would you really want to purchase a garment of clothing that has a stain on the front? Probably not, right?

Another tip that we would have is to make sure that you mark all of your items with a price. A lot of people leave their items unmarked so that people can negotiate a price. They think that this is easier and the best way to make money. However, a lot of people do not like asking about the price of things and some people feel uncomfortable haggling. If you are willing to negotiate on top of the price tags you have placed out, then you can have a sign that says “We Negotiate” in order to encourage people. However, be prepared that if you do this then everyone is going to want to negotiate with you. If you are struggling to discover how you should price your items, we would recommend taking a look on eBay so that you can compare items and get a good idea of what products like yours are being sold for.

If you don’t want to organize a garage sale at your residence, you could also use National Garage Sale Day to sell those items you have been meaning to for quite some time. Thanks to the Internet, this has been made easier than ever before. You can use the likes of eBay to list items so that you can make a quick profit. All you need to do is create an account, upload some photos, add a compelling description, and you’re good to go. It’s as easy as that!