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Host a successful garage sale Shop sales in your
Many people turn to garage
and yard sales to transform
their clutter into some extra
money. What’s more, they can
be an ideal way to connect with
neighbors and meet new peo-
ple. Any money earned is an
added bonus.
Yard sales may seem
straightforward, but there are a
few strategies to ensure sales go
boom rather than bust.
Begin early in the morn-
ing so that shoppers will not
need to disrupt their schedules
much to visit neighborhood
sales.
To reach the maximum
number of shoppers, advertise
your sale in various ways. Signs
should be bold, simple and eas-
ily readable for passing cars.
Arrange goods for sale into
categories and pay attention to
presentation. You may gener-
ate more sales if items are easy
to see and browsing is made
easy. Put items you expect to
draw the most attention near
the end of the driveway to en-
tice passers-by. A neat and in-
viting appearance may convey
that you’ve taken care of your
home and your belongings.
It’s tempting to overprice
items, but a good rule of thumb
is to mark things for one-half
to one-third of the original val-
ue.
Be open to negotiation, but
try to haggle with a “buy one
get one” approach, rather than
marking down the price con-
siderably. After all, the goal is
to get rid of as many items as
possible.
neighborhood
While many people visit yard sales
looking for antiques or other unique
items that likely can’t be found at tra-
ditional retailers, yard sale shoppers
should know that their efforts can be
great for the environment. Shoppers
can browse through gently used items
that no longer serve utility for the
seller but may be just what buyers are
looking for.
Rather than throwing out belong-
ings that get little use, people who
organize a sale are reducing their con-
tributions to nearby landfills.
When Buying
• Map out your sales. Look at ad-
vertisements and plot which sales you
plan to visit. If you have specific items
in mind to buy, you may have to visit
several sales before you find them.
• Buy only what you need. Don’t be
1 Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll be on your feet all day,
including time spent on grass and dirt.
2 Map your route to make the best use of your time. Stopping at sites with
multiple vendors gives you more shopping time and requires less driving
time.
3 Wear sunscreen or a hat or both, and try to keep your face in the shade.
4 Bring water and snacks.
5 Have a tape measure handy to make sure large purchases such as furniture
will fi t inside your house.
6 Hit the ATM for cash before you head out; most vendors don’t take credit
cards.
7 Take along a rolling tote to hold your purchases. This minimizes the amount
of weight you have to carry and keeps your hands free to keep shopping.
8 Pack hand sanitizer. If you’re shopping at a large venue, the only restrooms
might be portable ones, which don’t
include sinks for proper
hand-washing.
9 Think ahead on shipping. If you buy something big, will you send it from an
overnight
shipping service or bus service, or will you need to rent a truck or trailer?
10 If you see something you like, buy it, because when you come back later it
will probably be gone.
Florence Area
September -
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Multi Family
Sat. 9/11 9am-3pm
5865 Mercer Creek DR
Park on Street
Guy stuff, Baby/Toddler items, decor, signs, wood, cloth diapers, rugs and more.
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Fri.9/10 & Sat. 9/11
9am-3pm
88539 Collard Loop
We have something for everyone.
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Fri.9/10 , Sat.9/11, Sun. 9/12
8am-3pm & Sun. 8am-12pm
87905 Hwy 101
KXCR Radio StaVtion
Fri. 9/10, Sat.9/11 & Sun. 9/12
9am-4pm & Sun. 9am-2pm • 1509 9th St.
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Across from the Library Albums, clothes, CD’s, pots, kitchenware, plants, jewelry,
pans, art books, beads, pottery, tools, movies, furniture.
Fri.9/10 & Sat. 9/11
9am-3pm
2222 11th St.
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Fri.9/10 & Sat, 9/11
4777 Rhododendron Lp.
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Fri. 9/10 & Sat. 9/11
8am-4pm
87479 Rhodowood DR
Sea Watch Estate
Fri. 9/10 & Sat.9/11
8am-4pm
15 Sea Watch CT.
Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Misc.
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14
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Explore Dozens of sales at one location in
Gated community gates open to the Public.
Kids toys, books, clothes, small appliances, much more.
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Sat. 9/11 & Sun. 9/12
8am-2pm
583 Hemlock
Lost Weight! Tons of plus sizes, shoes, bras, coats, books, computerized,
gym type Recumbent bike.
Fishing equip., Art Supplies, Frames, Easels
Willow Dunes Estate Sale
Fi. 9/10 & Sat. 9/11
9am-3pm • 2020 Willow Loop
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Sat. 9/11
9am-4pm
4040 Munsel CK DR.
Three Generation Estate Sale- No Furniture. Quality items from the 1930’s to
the present day.
Fri.9/10, Sat. 9/11, Sun. 9/12
10am-5pm
2231 19th ST
Mostly myrtle wood & general stuff.
No early birds
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Multi Family
Fri. 9/10 & Sat. 9/11 • 9am-3pm727 Ivy St.
Pet supplies, books, jewelry, men’s, household. No Early Birds.
Fri. 9/10 & Sat. 9/11
9am-3pm • 2040 40TH ST
Tools, exercises, lawn mowers, kitchen items, carving accessories, barbeque,
kitchen aid, much more. Name your price.
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Fri.9/10 & Sat.9/11
11am-6pm
1790 Highway 101
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Fri. 9/10, Sat. 9/11 & Sun. 09/12
8am-3pm & Sun. 9am-12pm • 1655 18th ST.
Fri. 9/10 & Sat. 9/11
9am-2pm
85690 Cherry St • Glenada Side of Bridge
Household items, camping gear, furniture, fencing (cedar), lawnmower.
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Fri. 9/10 & Sat. 9/11
9am – 3pm
1601 Rhododendron Dr. #641
500+ new & used CD’s, audiobooks, DVD’S, semi & automotive misc. parts,
puzzles, inverters 134 refrigerant.
Books all ages, Hummel’s, housewares, children clothing, games, toys, holidays,
kitchen, furniture, wood dollhouse, DVD’s & CD’s.
10
Fri. 9/10, Sat. 9/11, Sun. 9/12
9am-3pm & Sun. 10am-12pm
3895 Spruce St.
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FRI.9/10, SAT. 9/11
9am-2pm
2000 Willow Loop
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Fri. 9/10 & Sat. 9/11
9am-1pm
2019 40th ST.
2013 Harley stock parts, generator, gas dryer, lots of tools, dry wall
construction & misc. tools.
Household goods, pictures, dishes, home decor, weed eater
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Ocean Dunes Estates
Fri. 9/10, Sat. 9/11 & Sun. 9/12
Fri. 8am-2pm. Sat. & Sun. 9am-3pm
36 Ocean Dunes Dr. Closed high end new/resale store.
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Art crafts, collectibles, vintage, books, art supplies, decorations, fabric,
clothing, & gifts
9
Sat. 9/11 & Sun. 9/12
9am-2pm
1913 22nd Street
Clothing, shoes, DVDS, Huge Quantity, Name Brands!
Fri.9/10 & Sat.9/11
8am-4pm
1305 Xylo ct.
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Green Trees Village
Fri. 9/10 & Sat. 9/11 • 9am-3pm
1600/1601 Rhododendron
Amazing treasures come see what you can fi nd! Sale items inside and outside.
Good stuff covers it all.
Chemistry glassware, furniture, household décor, kitchen items, tools, lots of
misc. stuff
6
Florence Habitat Restore
Fri. 9/10, Sat. 9/11
9am-4pm
2016 HWY 101 (Grocery Outlet Shopping Center)
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Fri.9/10, Sat.9/11, & Sun 9/12
Fri. 12pm-4pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, Sun. 10am-3pm
1190 Yew ST
Missing Time
Boat, housewares, blankets, clothes, some furniture.
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Fishing gear, boat cover, picture frames, misc. household goods, & assorted
stuff.
Vintage, Midcentury glass including Viking, Empoli. Midcentury furniture and
lighting. Welder, band saws, assorted tools.
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Put an ad in your local newspaper.
Some papers have community calen-
dar sections where they also can make
mention of the sale.
• Place signs around your neigh-
borhood. Be aware that there are ordi-
nances that govern where signage can
be located. Make sure signs are legi-
ble for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Then, pick them up afterwards and
recycle or reuse them.
• Have a nice display. First impres-
sions can mean a lot. Buyers are more
apt to visit neat, well-laid-out sales
than those that are just a bunch of
boxes that have to be dug through.
• Be reasonable when pricing items.
Be objective in your assessment of
your things. What has value to you
may not have as much value to some-
one else. Leave room for negotiation.
Whether you are the yard sale
shopper or seller, following some
guidelines can make your experience
more successful.
Garage Sale Tips
W K $$Q Q X D O
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tempted to stock up simply because
the deals are good. Decide whether an
item will be put to good use or you’ll
be selling it yourself later.
• Leave young kids at home. Many
kids will grow bored after the first
yard sale, if not earlier. Hire a sitter
and shop unencumbered.
• Bring small bills. In a world where
credit and debit cards prevail, yard
sales stand out as cash-only endeav-
ors. Save the seller the hassle of break-
ing big bills and using up all of his or
her change by bringing along small
denominations and even change.
• Shop with a plan. If you are
looking for something specific, you
have the best chance of finding it by
shopping early. For the best bargains,
shopping toward the end of the sales
may garner some deep discounts.
When Selling
• Advertise the sale. The more
shoppers the better, so advertising
your yard sale can be advantageous.
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Yard Sale
Fri 9/10, Sat. 9/11, & Sun. 9/12
9am-4pm
1481 Maple St.
No early birds. Estate Sale. Lots of stuff
Meet You At the City
Wide Garage Sale!
This is going to be fun!!!
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