Record unemployment rates and tight family budgets may mean heavy traffic at your yard sale this summer. Atlanta-based Consumer Credit Counseling Service gives these tips for hosting a rummage sale:
Choose a date. Make sure it’s approved by your homeowners association or local government.
Recruit your neighbors. A multifamily yard sale has advantages, such as shared advertising and effort.
Get the word out. Use signs and local advertising and be descriptive about some key items you have.
Price accordingly. Price items in good condition at 25 percent to 30 percent of their retail value.
Not every item is right for a yard sale. Consider consigning high-end items such as antique furniture or specialty items, where they will likely sell for more money.
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