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Here are some tips to help you make the most of garage sales.
1. Pray that the Lord provides you with the things that you need at a price you can afford, before you leave.
2. Make a list of things that you need and your family's sizes. Review it before you go out garage sale-ing to remind yourself of the things you need. Also, if you're looking for a particular piece of furniture or curtains or something like that, be sure to write down the measurements you need. There's nothing as frustrating as finding something at a good price and then to bring it home and find it doesn't fit. That's just wasting your money and adding more clutter.
3. Carry with you a tape measure. I carry one of those retractable cloth measuring tapes that's used for sewing or quilting. This makes it really simple to measure items quickly. I've even been know to measure the waist line of a pair of pants with out a tag to see if it will fit one of my guys.
4. Don't buy stuff on impulse. Buy only what you can use.
5. The one exception only what you can use. If you find something REALLY cheap that you know you can sell on Ebay, Etsy, Amazon, etc. Grab it up, but be sure to get it listed quickly so it's out of your house. I once found a complete copy of Volume 1 of the Weaver Curriculum for $1, so I snapped it up and sold it on Ebay for considerable more. I've also done really well selling name brand children's clothing on Ebay (Hillfiger, Carters, Osh-kosh, The Children's place, Gap & Old Navy). I purchase clean, gently used clothing for $.25 or less and sell online for $2-$5 a piece or up to $50 for a box with 10-15 pieces. This is a pretty good money maker and it's easy, because we have an outlet mall near here and so even new, some of these brands are available cheap anyway. BTW, when I mention Etsy here, I'm strictly talking about handmade items and pattern books that are it great condition. I occasionally find things such as afghans and hand made children's clothing that have either never been used or gently used and if I do sell them on Etsy, I am sure to mark that they are gently used.
6. If you can, go without the kids, but if you need to take them, give them each $1 to spend and once that's gone, they can't buy anything else. Also make sure to take some things to keep them busy in the car and a few snacks/drinks. This will save you money from having to stop to buy them at convience stores and save you a lot of headaches.
7. Take a cell phone and have it on you as you shop. There has been many times I've run across something I know someone else needs and I'll call them then and there and ask if they'd like me to grab it for them.
8. Don't be afraid to buy clothing that 's too big yet for your kids. This is especially true for toddler, preschool and elementary age kids. They grow out of things fast, so if you find something in great shape that's a size or two too big, go ahead and snap it up if you have room to store it. I just keep a couple of plastic tubs that I store clothes that won't fit the kids and when they start needing new sizes, it's the first place I look before I even attempt to purchase clothing.
9. If you have a hobby such as sewing, quilting, crochet, knitting, etc. Keep you eyes open for supplies. I often find fabric, thread, zippers, binding tape, buttons, yarn, needles, etc. This can really save you money! Stock up if you know you'll use it!
10. There are some things that I will always purchase if they are cheap enough. Any books or supplies that I can use homeschooling. If I can't use them, I can sell them or give them away. Also infant clothing, which I can sell or give to the women's shelter or to the hospital (they give them out to families with newborns that are in need). If you find something cheap enough that you can donate to help others, it's always a good purchase. I've even bought unopened canned goods, soap, etc. to take to the food bank if I can get it cheap.
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03:23, Tuesday, May 6, 2008
.. Posted by gabbie427
Great post here. Thansk for all the garage sale buying hints.
This will help the people who yard sale. I love to ys. This is the best time (of year) to go. So many people are having a ys so it brings the prices down. Have a blessed day. I
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