More times than not, you ll get lucky. After organizing, cleaning, and deciding what to charge for the items, you must properly advertise for the best possible turn out. Most newspapers offer discount or free rates for garage sales in classified ads. Include in the ad your address, the date or dates of the sale, directions, and the most enticing items. Use both large and small newspapers.
Some people like to travel to garage sales in search of bargains.
By advertising in large and small newspapers you cover everyone. Place signs and flyers strategically around the neighborhood. Hang signs on every telephone pole around your neighborhood and include on the flyer a phone number, address and an arrow pointing in the direction of your sale. Place signs on the courtesy board at your local supermarkets. You may also wish to place flyers on the cars in the local shopping centers parking lots.