The secrets of a successful garage sale The secrets of a successful garage sale Let s face it. You ve been accumulating all this stuff for years, and you ve finally decided it s time to get rid of some of it. And if you re going to engage in that great American pastime, then there are some things you can do to ensure that your garage sale is an all-around success. You might be wondering exactly what you will be able to sell at your garage sale.
Experience indicates that practically anything is fair game.
This is surely where the adage, One man s trash is another man s treasure originated. Don t worry if everything isn t in perfect condition. That isn t expected at a garage sale. If the latter is true, then simply price everything ridiculously low, and you will probably be finished by noon. However, if you want your friends mouths to drop open when you tell them how much you made, then the following guidelines will help.