We love yard sales for so many great reasons: they make for great community events, they give us a chance to find unexpected treasures, they’re an easy opportunity for decluttering, they’re great for finding amazing items and great prices…the list goes on! But there’s one more reason to love yard sales that just about everyone …
Graduations, new jobs, new beginnings, new schools—what do all of these things have in common? Yard Sales! Sort of… What they definitely have in common in some capacity is a relocation, and where there’s a move, there’s a need to get rid of some household items. And what does that mean? That’s right, a yard …
So, you’ve done your research, you’ve set your prices, you’ve advertised, and you’re ready for the best event of the season: the amazing garage sale! Just one problem—you forgot that you don’t have tables to display your items. Should you cancel? Should you call it off? Of course not! As the (self-proclaimed) leading authority of …
Whether it’s spring cleaning, downsizing, or just a general decluttering spirit, we’re always down for a great yard sale! It’s an opportunity to interact with your community, make sure unused items find a better home, and, of course, an opportunity to make some extra cash. In places like the Midwest, setting up your yard sale …
Can I have a yard sale at my storage unit? What about a parking lot? Read More »
If you were fortunate enough to grow up in a community that promoted neighborhood-wide yard sales, then surely you have plenty of fond childhood memories of going house to house, yard to yard, searching for the perfect item to spend your allowance on. A bike, a book, your favorite record, even a unique sweater was …
From fond childhood memories to the yearly case of spring cleaning, yard sales are memorable experiences for so many people of all different ages. Maybe you found your favorite sweater, an old but classic vinyl, or maybe it’s just your go-to decluttering method that makes you a couple of bucks along the way. Long story …
The short answer: no.The long answer: no, but there is a generational thing going on. Let’s take a look! Built to last To be clear, yard sales and garage sales are still alive and well, but some people might notice that sometimes they aren’t quite what they used to be. Now, we’re not wagging our …
Yard sales, garage sales, rummage sales, estate sales…a lot of terms that mean more or less the same thing. One word that does deviate, however, is a thrift store. They’re still similar, don’t get us wrong. Both are opportunities for people to buy usually used items for a great price. Yard sales, however, are usually …
Have You Found More Treasures At Yard Sales, or At Thrift Stores? Read More »
The short answer: yes. The long answer: yes, and it’s kind of complicated. There are obvious things that can’t be sold at yard sales, of course, like regulated weapons and other illegal items. Other technicalities, however, are a little bit more difficult to navigate. Let’s break down what these illegal yard sale items might look …
Is There Anything That Is Illegal to Sell At A Yard Sale? Read More »
The garage sale: our favorite national tradition to stand the test of time. From what seems like the dawn of time, people have been setting up antiques and dusty items outside of their homes, happy to trade their used items for some neighborly interactions and some useful stacks of cash. Except, of course, for one …
