Before Moving: Have a Garage Sal
Before
Moving:
Have a Garage Sale!
Whenever you are considering a home removal, you
don't want to take all your clutter with you. You can save money by clearing it
out before the removalists arrive to pick up your belongings, since most of
them charge less for less stuff.
Clearing out your
clutter will help you save money but take it one step further. If you throw a
garage sale, you can cover some of the moving costs. You can throw the best
garage sale in your neighbourhood by following these tips.
Put yourself in the shoes of a businessperson. What attracts
the right buyers to successful stores? The right advertisements can make all
the difference.
Attract
the right buyers with online advertising!
Make a list of the belongings you would like to sell.
Advertising in local camping enthusiast's forums and within your circle of
friends and acquaintances is a good way to sell camping gear. Also, if you have
old sheet music from your Aunt Addy, place ads in local music forums.
Make sure
your posters are targeted at the right audience!
Consider your target audience when designing posters. Make
musical notes the focus of your posters for the trunkful of music. Appeal to
camping enthusiasts with camouflage colours. As well as others. Make sure your
target buyers can see your posters where they hang out. It is said that 'what
one-man discards, another man finds treasure'. The right people will buy what
you sell - you just need to attract them!
Advertise
well!
The items you want to get rid of before you move aren't just
camping equipment, antiques, and fishing gear. There are probably some items
you have lying around that would be of interest to the public, such as old
dishes, clothing, or books. Make use of your social media profiles to advertise
for free. You will spread the word to your friends.
Don't
forget about the university crowd!
Remember when finding a used set of dishes at a garage sale
was like finding hidden treasure when you were in university? University
students all have one thing in common: a tight budget. Their Spartan digs are
furnished with items you might consider useless (like chipped mugs, scratched
furniture, or mismatched plates). Don't forget to advertise near a university
if you live nearby.
Pre-sale
day
Hire a removalist to provide you with some boxes before you
hold your garage sale. Put items you don't want to sell back into boxes after
the sale, so you won't have to pack them twice.
Today is
the day of the sale
Organize your sale by type: Think about your favourite store
again. For example, you can create a table for antique enthusiasts, and a table
for book enthusiasts.
The display of merchandise sells better when it is staged,
just as it does when it is displayed in a home. Don't be afraid to show off
your items as well as you can. Using a throw that compliments the colour of
your chair, for instance, will give it a visual pop. Make sure knickknacks are
displayed on shelves so buyers can envision them on their own shelves.
For electrical items, make sure you have an extension cord:
People often want to test electrical items before buying them. Extension cords
make it easy for them.
Say
'thank you' and don't set firm prices!
It is important to set your initial prices with this in
mind: people want to haggle. Garage sales appeal to people because they can do
so. There's a sense of adventure involved. Bargain hunters love to find good
deals. Take advantage of this and your merchandise will fly off the shelves.
Please say 'thank you' as well. Getting the word out spreads quickly. A
friendly seller attracts more buyers, just like any other business.
Sale
wrap-up
Place your belongings in the removalists' boxes. The rest
should be divided into two piles: 'Donate' and 'Throw Away'. As soon as
possible, donate or dispose of these items so that these tasks won't interfere
with your move, this is especially important with interstate
removals as you only want what you are willing to take.
Moving to
the next phase
After you've cleared out the clutter, you may be surprised
by what you find. Check with your removalists to see if a 'leaner, cleaner you'
can qualify for a lower price with fewer boxes.
Celebrate a successful sale with a dinner out with family
and friends, then use the remaining proceeds to pay for some moving expenses.
City Removalist offers expert removal services that can save you time and money
during your move. If you are looking for a removalist in
Penrith, please call us on 1300 441 331.
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