When it comes to your garage sell you write down the inventory on paper then you put the price next to the item. You look at it and say wow, it's very organized. In the end you don't sale like you expected so what is going on? We believe it has a lot to do with timing. You should learn when and when not to have your garage sell.
During winter time there may be difficulty in getting down your road and no one wants to face difficulty just to get to a yard sale. People who are very conscious about their safety tend to only leave their homes in the winter time when they have to because it is a known fact that most accidents happen in the winter time. Then you know, winter has an effect on people and actually makes them feel lazy. Yes, even too lazy to go shopping.
You ever heard of a guestbook at a garage sell? You can designate one person who only has a task to ensure that everyone that comes to the garage sell signs their guestbook. Customers should at least provide their e-mail addresses. Are you wondering why we say use guestbooks? Well first, make sure it's okay for the customers, this guestbook will allow you to contact them and tell them when your next garage sell is going to be. You see, guestbooks actually ensure the future.
You should make your favorite numbers between fifteen and thirty when doing yard sales. This is because many people's paydays coincide within these numbers. Then you know once people get their hands on money they face an urge to spend, it's natural. You should give to their simple desires by having a garage sale during these dates.
