The annual Bridlewood Garage Sale happened yesterday and I was one happy buyer. I've decided to make it a garage sale Christmas and have gotten off to a good start. Things I noticed this year: tons of CDs for sale thanks to MP3 players; cars and motocycles are now common garage sale items; the "never hurts to ask if they have any" philosphy yielded a bonanza but I still had to talk them down in price; and no one had any vintage jewelry. Word has gotten out! My rules for a neighborhood sale:
1) Start early (buy when they're setting things out)
2) Begin in the rear of the neighborhood and move forward
3) Don't ask what they want for an un-tagged item--make them an offer!
4) Don't be afraid to ask for less than the tagged price: "would you take ___ for this?" and negotiate from there.
Remember, you're doing them a service! If they want a better deal they'll have to ebay it or consign it. They just want to get rid of it.
2 comments:
I'm impressed you're still getting out and hitting those garage sales. I never seem to make it any these days. Great days you found too.
Darla, I had a great time with you. Please feel free to call me for your next outing. I do believe the telescope is our favorite purchase.
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