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Yard Sale Pricing Tip #25

ice_chestWhen having a garage sale, don't overprice your items.  This is not eBay.  Remember - you are selling the stuff that you no longer want - and your best friend or family member doesn't even want.

So - - The trick is to not appear too greedy - and at the same time prevent from leaving very much "money on the table".

Items should be priced at approximately 10% to 25% of the original price that you paid when the item was new.  The better the condition of the item - the more you can charge.

Forget marking items up in to the expensive collectable range - This is a garage sale after all.

Shoppers will appreciate fair pricing of your garage sale items.  Regardless of whether you believe the item is priced correctly or not - you must be prepared to haggle a bit and negotiate a deal that leaves both parties with a winning feeling.

Remember to have fun - -  This process is simply part of the thrill of having a yard sale.


yardsale_signsHaving a Garage Sale?  Using a sign for your Yard Sale and Garage Sale is a great idea. Make sure you follow the City of San Antonio regulations when doing so.

The description below is from SanAntonio.Gov

A sign no larger than four (4) square feet in area may be displayed on the premises announcing the sale during the permitted time of sale.

No sign advertising of the sale shall be posted on telephone poles, light standards, street signs or the City right-of-way.

Not more than two (2) signs placed in the property lawn shall be permitted and must be removed by the last day of the permitted sale.


Did you know that you need a permit to host a garage sale or a yard sale on your property? Before the date of your sales event you must first purchase a garage sale permit from the city of San Antonio.

A private residence is allowed three garage sales per address each calendar year. You may only have one sale every 90 days.

Hours of garage and yard sales are limited to 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and may not exceed two consecutive days.

Garage Sale permits may be purchased online or in person at any H-E-B Grocery store or at the following City locations:

Las Palmas Shopping Center
803 Castroville Rd #132
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

McCreless Mall
North Parking Lot - Modular Building
922 Ada
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

South Park Mall
2310 S.W. Military Drive
Mon-Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Valley View Shopping Center
8523 Blanco Rd.
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Development and Business Services Center
1901 S. Alamo
Mon-Tue, Thur-Fri: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Wed: 7:45 am - 6:00 pm

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For more information on garage sales and yard sales in the San Antonio are - dial 311 within San Antonio city limits.

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