Old CDs or cassette tapes will sell for 50 cents. Martinez and Dangunten recommend to set prices high enough to leave some bargaining room. Dangunten learned this the hard way when trying to part with an old vintage dress. I really wanted 16 dollars for this great 1900s dress but no one would buy it. The week before the sale should be spent taking care of last minute details and making flyers to be posted around the neighborhood.
Flyers are also a great promotion technique and are sometimes more effective than newspaper ads.
In some respects, I think the signs worked better than the classified ad because people just cruising around will stop at your sale for a quick look. The flyers should be eye catching and typed or printed in large, bold letters. Using brightly colored paper is also a good idea. Don't forget to include directions, the specific address, and the items being sold. Dangunten and Martinez also recommend selling drinks and snacks to patrons at the sale.