garagesale.org: Latest News http://www.garagesales.org/ Latest news from garagesale.orgen garagesale.org: Latest News http://www.garagesales.org/EXT:tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.garagesales.org/ Latest news from garagesale.orgTYPO3 - get.content.righthttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssTue, 18 Nov 2008 06:32:00 -0500 Why organize a garage sale? http://www.garagesales.org/article/why-organize-a-garage-sale/ Garage sales are known to be the most effective way to get rid of the excess in your house. Garage...Garage sales are known to be the most effective way to get rid of the excess in your house. Garage sales are fun, and they also bring a lot of money. This is probably the main purpose of organizing a garage sale, that is to turn all the clutter in your house into money in your packet. The best part about garage sales is that there's no need to look too far for an inventory. You will easily find it while scouring your garage, closets, bookcases or the basement for yard sale items. If you haven't used it, cooked with it, read it or displayed it within the last two years it's probably a sign that you should sale it. All this unused stuff and junk will now become your inventory.

Selling things you no longer need will also help you meet a lot of friendly, nice people. This way you can also promote future sales among people that are interested in buying your stuff. Don't forget that this activity should involve the entire family mostly because you should all benefit from they money made through garage sales. There's no better way to de-clutter while making money and having fun with your family than by organizing a garage sale.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:32:00 -0500 How to organize a garage sale in ten easy steps http://www.garagesales.org/article/how-to-organize-a-garage-sale-in-ten-easy-steps/ 1. Promote your sale at local grocery stores and in the local newspaper. State the place, time,...1. Promote your sale at local grocery stores and in the local newspaper. State the place, time, date and some of the key items you intend to sale.

 2. Use different signs including arrows, stickers, and stencil letters to attract people’s attention.

 3. Clean out anything that is useless, sell even the stuff you consider trash. You would be surprised how many people will consider it goldmine.

 4. Take into consideration the items that are currently in big demand: homemade items, dishes, jewelry, baseball cards, comic books, old-fashioned bonnets, camping articles, lawn mowers, old books, guns, needlework etc.

 5. Organize the stuff you will be selling so that shoppers are able to easily sort through items.

 6. Pay attention to labels and packaging. Just because you have priced your items does not mean there won't be any haggling.

 7. Involve the whole family. You will need at least one or two people to help you sell create an enthusiastic mood around your yard.

 8. Be nice to your customers find out what items interest them and advertise your next garage sale.

 9. Make sure you dispose of the leftovers one way or another. You can have the remaining clutter carted away and delivered to your local charity.

 10. Take your family on a vacation. You definitely deserve one.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:31:00 -0500 Things you need to know when organizing a garage sale http://www.garagesales.org/article/things-you-need-to-know-when-organizing-a-garage-sale/ You want to eliminate stuff you are no longer using and make some money at the same time?...You want to eliminate stuff you are no longer using and make some money at the same time? Organizing a garage sale in you yard is probably the best solution. Here are some things you need to know as a vendor to organize a good garage sale. If you have decided to hold a garage sale you will be legally responsible for making sure that all items you'll be selling whether used or new meet the required safety standards. Vendors should avoid selling damaged items but only articles in good condition. In Canada, the law forbids vendors to sell, import, lend, distribute or give away items that fail to meet the conditions required by the Hazardous Products Act.

 Items that must meet these requirements include: Baby walkers, baby gates, jewelry containing lead, children's sleepwear made of cotton blends, damages, old or used cosmetics, cribs that are manufactured before the year 1986, hockey face protectors and helmets that ore older than 5 years, lawn darts, strollers and carriages manufactured before 1985, broken toys, etc. Garage sales should not represent any sort of danger to people who have a passion for garage sale bargains. If you keep that in mind, your garage sale has all the chances to be a successful one.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:28:00 -0500 Things you need to know when organizing a garage sale http://www.garagesales.org/article/things-you-need-to-know-when-organizing-a-garage-sale-1/ You want to eliminate stuff you are no longer using and make some money at the same time?...You want to eliminate stuff you are no longer using and make some money at the same time? Organizing a garage sale in you yard is probably the best solution. Here are some things you need to know as a vendor to organize a good garage sale. If you have decided to hold a garage sale you will be legally responsible for making sure that all items you'll be selling whether used or new meet the required safety standards. Vendors should avoid selling damaged items but only articles in good condition. In Canada, the law forbids vendors to sell, import, lend, distribute or give away items that fail to meet the conditions required by the Hazardous Products Act.

 Items that must meet these requirements include: Baby walkers, baby gates, jewelry containing lead, children's sleepwear made of cotton blends, damages, old or used cosmetics, cribs that are manufactured before the year 1986, hockey face protectors and helmets that ore older than 5 years, lawn darts, strollers and carriages manufactured before 1985, broken toys, etc. Garage sales should not represent any sort of danger to people who have a passion for garage sale bargains. If you keep that in mind, your garage sale has all the chances to be a successful one.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:17:00 -0500 When is the best time to go to garage sales? http://www.garagesales.org/article/how-do-you-plan-for-a-neighborhood-garage-sale/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:14:00 -0500 How do you plan for a neighborhood garage sale? http://www.garagesales.org/article/how-do-you-plan-for-a-neighborhood-garage-sale-1/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:56:00 -0500 Where is the best place to look for garage sales? http://www.garagesales.org/article/where-is-the-best-place-to-look-for-garage-sales/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:50:00 -0500