sandooch

My sister and I do 2-3 yard sales a year, and I've learned a couple of things. Always have lots of people on hand to help you watch your stuff. I learned this when I had a somewhat expensive camera stolen from me. Left me with a pit in my stomache. I learned really quickly that it is usually the van load of people who show up that steal. They have 1-2 people distract you by buying 25 cent items while the others go around stealing what they think will make some money.

And the hagglers...I figured out a way of dealing with them. If I have an item, especially and item that I know will sell for what I tagged it, and it's early in the day, I will simply tell the person, "I tell you what, if you really want it for that price, come back later today, and if it's still here, then I might go lower. But I'm confident that I will get my asking price for it this morning." Or a short and sweet, "It's way to early in the day for me to drop my prices." That usually shuts them up and sometimes, if they really want it, they'll buy it then.

I am always amazed how shows like Clean House can make so much at yard sales. I'm lucky to make anywhere from $50 - $100. People around here want stuff for practically free, too. But I figure, I'm hanging out with family and friends, having a few laughs, making memories and a few bucks. It's worth it to me.

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