5 Tips for a Better Garage Sale * Written by: Joel Arnold; his articles and writing have appeared in dozens of magazines and websites. Check out his blog at http://authorjoelarnold.blogspot.com Are you gearing up for a garage sale? A little simple preparation goes a long way to holding a successful sale. Here are 5 tips to make yours better, easier and more lucrative! 1. Advertise Place an ad in your local paper a week before your sale. These are often quite cheap, and many newspapers not only carry a special section for garage sales, but also post them online. Speaking of online, place free ads on websites like Craigslist, GarageSaleFinder and YardSaleTreasureMap. Take advantage of Twitter and Facebook as well. 2. Good Signage Invest in at least half-a-dozen signs to point potential customers directly to you. Your local hardware or big box store most likely carries these - many with big bold words proclaiming GARAGE SALE above an arrow and ...
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