FAQs
Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings are usually the best time to hold a successful garage sale. Consider scheduling your sale on the first weekend of the month—when people have just gotten paid and haven't spent all their fun money yet.
Where is the largest garage sale in the United States? ›
The 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place the first Thursday-Sunday in August each year. It's literally, The World's Longest Yard Sale! The route spans 6 states (Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama) and is 690 miles long.
What season are there the most garage sales? ›
It's usually the spring and summer because of favorable weather conditions. Although, because spring and summer are such popular garage sale seasons, some sources claim that fall is actually the best time to have a garage sale.
Where is Michigan's longest garage sale? ›
The US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is aptly called, "Michigan's Longest Garage Sale!" Every year individuals clean out their attics and stake out their front yards along the US-12 corridor stretching over 200 miles from New Buffalo to Detroit.
What are the disadvantages of a garage sale? ›
They can be a fun way to get to know your neighbors or meet interesting people. One of the largest downsides is that people set aside things for a garage sale and then never have one. The unwanted items continue to take up space in their homes and create a mountain of clutter that can often become a fire hazard.
How much cash should I have for a garage sale? ›
Choose a date, gather items to sell, and organize them in a way that makes browsing easy for buyers. Sometimes I've started with only $30 but always make sure and have the 10 $1 bills because a lot of people will buy a one or two dollar item and give you a five.
Where is the best place to advertise a garage sale? ›
Sites like YardSaleSearch.com, Gsalr.com and GarageSaleFinder.com—and their mobile apps—enable garage sale enthusiasts to browse sale listings and even map out a route of their favorites. You may also want to do a quick Facebook search to see if you have any active garage sale groups in your area.
Where is the 100 mile yard sale in North Carolina? ›
It's always 7 AM to 5 PM and has become a spectacular event for dealers and shoppers, attracting visitors from across the country and even Canada. The Sale stretches for over 100 miles on Highway 301. Shoppers will find the usual yard sale items like clothes, kitchen gadgets, vintage records, and toys.
Where does the longest yard sale begin and end? ›
This makes it the World's Longest Yard Sale! The route goes from Addison, MI to Gadsden, Al. In Chattanooga, TN, the Highway 127 ends, and the route continues onto Lookout Mountain Parkway (named by Reader's Digest as one of America's most scenic drives) through Georgia and Alabama.
What is the best selling item at a garage sale? ›
Items To Sell at Garage Sales
- Antique Type Items. “Anything that is antique or vintage should do very well at your garage sale,” said David Bakke at DollarSanity. ...
- Boys Clothing. ...
- Costume Jewelry. ...
- Fishing Gear. ...
- Tools. ...
- Homemade Craft Items. ...
- Toys and Games With Missing Pieces. ...
- Scratched Nonstick Pots and Pans.
The most popular days for garage sales are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Fridays and Sundays may bring in a decent number of buyers, but Saturdays are the best day to host a garage sale because they will attract both casual customers and serious shoppers.
What is the first garage sale mystery? ›
S1.
While setting up a charity garage sale, Jennifer Shannon discovers a body in the attic of a nearby home. Using her eye for detail, as well as her experience with antiques and murder, Jennifer puts together clues that help catch a killer.
Do you need a permit to have a garage sale in Michigan? ›
Do I need a permit for a garage sale? Yes you do. Permits for garage sales are $6 and can be obtained online and at the Clerk's Office. You must know your sale dates.
What is the best garage sale day? ›
Saturday is the most popular day for a garage sale, but if you have a lot of items, consider adding Friday and even Thursday to make it a multi-day event. According to some, fall is the best time for a garage sale, but spring works too. The main thing is that you go for a time of year when the weather isn't extreme.
What road is the largest yard sale on? ›
The 127 Yard Sale takes place for the most part on Highway 127, hence the name, "127 Yard Sale". The route goes from Addison, MI to Gadsden, AL. In Chattanooga, TN, Highway 127 ends and the 127 Yard Sale route continues on Lookout Mountain Parkway through Georgia and Alabama.
What is the best time to start a garage sale? ›
Garage sales usually start early in the morning, around 7 a.m., and end mid-afternoon. The busiest hours of a garage sale are often between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., before temperatures get too high. Depending on how many items you plan to sell, you may want to spread the sale out over multiple days.
How do I attract people to my yard sale? ›
Four ways to bring in scores of people to your yard sale
- Promote your yard sale on social media. Social media is the place we live and the air we breathe. ...
- Post yard sale signs around your neighborhood. ...
- Put an ad on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace (or both!) ...
- Sign up on yard sale sites. ...
- A final reminder.
How can I maximize my garage sale? ›
7 Tips for a Profitable Garage Sale
- Offer Plenty to Sell. A sparse garage sale doesn't have much curb appeal. ...
- Spruce Things Up. ...
- Make it Easy to Shop. ...
- Don't Price Too High … or Too Low. ...
- Remember that Time is Money. ...
- Draw Customers with Freebies. ...
- Offer Profitable Extras.