tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968052521342394107.post7005464164016345385..comments2023-12-31T01:52:14.008-08:00Comments on Yard Sale Snoop: A Yard Sale QuestionToronto Yardsalerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16665905682609904488noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968052521342394107.post-76948284207627799212011-04-03T12:51:43.408-07:002011-04-03T12:51:43.408-07:00I used to carefully price everything beforehand wh...I used to carefully price everything beforehand when I had a yard sale, because I hate asking prices when I go to a sale. However, I've decided it's best to let people make you an offer and decide on the spot whether the offer is fair, or insultingly low. No point in people quietly thinking you're overpriced and then leaving you to get rid of a bunch of stuff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968052521342394107.post-74884314128112101322011-03-27T19:29:35.254-07:002011-03-27T19:29:35.254-07:00Thanks for the expert advice. I'll forward thi...Thanks for the expert advice. I'll forward this along.<br />Cheerio,<br />ErinToronto Yardsalerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665905682609904488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968052521342394107.post-49840748596123973532011-03-27T15:53:58.368-07:002011-03-27T15:53:58.368-07:00It is hard to say, because a lot depends on locati...It is hard to say, because a lot depends on location. You can always tell when somebody has used a "How to Have a Rummage Sale" book, though. Pricing items a certain percentage of their original worth does not get you anything but laughs.<br /><br />Wow, humidifiers still in the box. I wish I was close by!<br /><br />Definitely have a bag sale late in the afternoon. Who wants to pack all of those kids clothes back up?<br /><br />I would give a couple of bucks for a coffee table book.MomWaldsPlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13203303302803775220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968052521342394107.post-48087414057755392432011-03-27T12:27:15.344-07:002011-03-27T12:27:15.344-07:00There are many theory's to conducting a Sale. ...There are many theory's to conducting a Sale. I recommend that your friend interact with each visitor. "Thanks for coming." "Looking for anything specific?" Make small talk. If she is mainly looking to not have a lot to bring back in, the best way is to price the small items low and then with the larger items, ask for an offer when someone shows interest. Have a minimum price in mind but let the buyer make the first offer. By the end of the day the price may come down based on desire to get rid of it. So, sometimes pricing everything isn't the best way.<br /><br />You have a great Blog, keep up the good work.<br />Please stop by mine sometime. I've been searching for treasure for years. http://videomartyr.blogspot.com/Greg VAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13821827035061844702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968052521342394107.post-26946936925338045642011-03-27T12:11:04.847-07:002011-03-27T12:11:04.847-07:00I agree with Leilani! I may price the belts lower ...I agree with Leilani! I may price the belts lower too, paperbacks 25cents....<br /><br />Your friend seems to have the right idea, the importance is to get rid of stuff, so she will be making more money than people who want to make money absolutely when they have a garage sale!Vonlipihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11322330751381715095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7968052521342394107.post-8238881758937534422011-03-27T10:41:15.004-07:002011-03-27T10:41:15.004-07:00Hrm well I'm basing this on what I'd pay a...Hrm well I'm basing this on what I'd pay at a garage sale... probably 2 or 3 per belt, $5 for shoes, $10 on boots, paperback books should be $1 or less, coffee table books can vary depending on original price. I think the nicer items can be priced a bit higher (like the leather jacket) so maybe around 20 for that? People will pretty much bargain regardless at a sale but you also don't want to price items too high!<br /><br />Today I went to a rummage sale and saw this lovely vintage tea pot. I asked the woman how much and she said THIRTY. Thirty dollars??? I just walked away as that was a huge turn off.The Thriftaholic (Leilani)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02105619277913578745noreply@blogger.com