How do I price things at a garage sale?
LuvMyAutisticSon asked:
Im planning on having a garage sale soon. How do I price things? I have tons of good stuff like baby things to electronic equipment to furniture and other odds and ends. Whats the best way to go about pricing them so they will sell?
Im planning on having a garage sale soon. How do I price things? I have tons of good stuff like baby things to electronic equipment to furniture and other odds and ends. Whats the best way to go about pricing them so they will sell?
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It depends on where you live. If you live in a big city you can get away with charging more for your stuff. If you live in a smaller town people won’t pay as much. I would say I wouldn’t pay more than 50 cents for a kids shirt and maybe a dollar if it is a good brand like GAP, gymboree, old navy. Pants I would pay about $1 for if they don’t have any holes in the knees and zippers work. You have to judge what prices to ask based on the condition of your merchandise. If someone really wants what you have then they would pay more. If you go to rummage sales just ask yourself what you would pay for the item.
When I sold my baby clothes at a garage sale most outfits only got $2-$3 each no stains you can price higher if they don’t sale lower your price people will most always ask you to take less anyway.
well baby clothes in good condition about a $1.00 a piece excluding tee shirts .25 cents. I wouldn’t price too high or it wont sell.Furniture a couch maybe $25.00 to $ 50.00 it all depends on the condition and if you really want to get rid of the stuff and make a little money or do you want to make money and keep storing the stuff that doesn’t sell because it priced to high?
Think about how much you would pay for it second hand…or get some friends to give you an idea of the price.
Sometimes putting a top price on an item makes people recognize it’s value….then if necessary they can haggle with you on the price. This approach is more time consuming and often requires you to have extra ’sales help’ as garage sales are often hectic for the first few crucial hours. One can always bring the price down if the item is not selling. For baby stuff or hobby items…sometimes selling the whole selection of items to one person for a flat price is effective.
I had a garage sale and EVERYONE offered way less than what I was asking. Just be prepared for that. They also tell you nobody buys this or that anymore. CHEAPSKATES!!!
I’d look on ebay and see what things are selling for to price the stuff you have.
The people who buy your stuff are going to resell it either at a garage sale or on ebay. Semi-pro CHEAKSKATES!
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Cheap, if you want to get rid of it!!! Baby items always sell. Especially swings, highchairs, strollers, etc. Make sure you clean them up as good as you can. Start at a slightly higher price than you would think for the first day of the sale. Be observant on peoples reactions to your prices. At the end of the first day, mark things down for the next day. If its a one day sale,
advertise that you will mark down the prices 2 hours before it ends. Good luck!
Be willing to deal on prices. The object is to get rid of the stuff and let it go to someone who will use it (so it won’t take up space in your landfill).
I always look at the item, and try, without being sentimental, to think what would I pay for this if I found it at a yard sale. A good rule of thumb is 10-25 percent of the original price. Visit some yard sales and thrift stores – see how items are priced in your area. You will probably need to price your items a little lower than the thrift store prices. Keep the appearance of the items in mind, does it look new, clean, barely used? For large items I like to leave the price off or price it higher that I expect to get for it. Tell everyone that the prices are negotiable (if they are) – ask them what they want to offer – sometimes they will offer more than you would have asked.
Keep in mind that you are trying to get rid off this stuff.
Try selling big ticket items on e-bay or look to see what prices for similar products. Place an ad in your local newspaper or shoppers, put up flyers – to make sure you get plenty of traffic.
If you have “leftovers” look into freecycle in your area, or one of the many charitable organizations that run thrift stores – many will pick up at your residence. Also a lot of shelters for abused women and children need “gently used” items of furniture, clothing and toys.
Good luck!
Baby clothes about a buck apice except tees then about twentfive cents..I ideal is to get rid of the stuff so keep the prices low.
IF YOU WANT TO GET RID OF THE THINGS, PRICE CHEAP. OTHER WISE YOU’LL BE PACKING THEM UP AFTER AND FIGURING OUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WITH THEM THEN. IDEAS, GOOD WILL, CONSIGNMENT SHOPS ARE GOOD FOR KIDS CLOTHES.