4 Ways to do a Garage Sale

Photo by Issa Santiago

I recently joined a Garage Sale with Bee and some close friends, my first time to do this. The experience we had was very enriching and made me want to do it again. This time better and wiser. Here are simple ways I learned on how to turn your old stuff to ca$h:

1. Remove clothes from your closet that you have not worn for the last 6 months and those that don’t fit anymore (unless you promise yourself that you will go back to your old size…) If it has to go, let go.
2. Group according to giveaways (those that can be hand-me-downs to your sister/brother/cousin), for-keeps (those that might be a little smaller/bigger than your normal size or that has a very high sentimental value) and to-go (those that you want to sell freely and without any hesitations)
3. Work with friends or someone you know especially if it’s your first time. They can give you tips on how to prize your items and even buy your own stuff.
4. Advertise at least a week before the sale day. My friend Ralph Jason who is an event organizer asked for a joining fee of P150 per seller which covers the tables, chair and banners for the garage sale. During that day, there were lots of people already staying under the trees waiting for the gate to open. As what they say, it pays to advertise.