Pricing. It should be as clear as the nose on your face. Or in this case, the sticker on the vase.  A yard sale differs from a regular store in a lot of ways.  The prices aren’t always firm. Often, they’re a mere suggestion.  A jumping off point to start negotiations.  But, they need to […]

Buzzards. Like the early birds at a yardsale, they circle and circle and land to pick the bones of a carcass clean.  It sounds rather horrible. But, what would we do without them? They’re the sanitation department of mother nature.  They’re doing the heavy lifting, the housekeeping. Because of them there is little to nothing […]

Have you ever considered hosting a yard sale? If you have, you’ll quickly realize that simply setting up your old items in your front yard won’t attract as many buyers as you might hope. Publicizing your yard sale is key to its success, and here’s why. First and foremost, it’s all about visibility. If you […]

Picture this: You’re part of a work crew assigned to renovate an old winery. Your specific task? Well, it’s not the kind of work that gets your heart racing – you’re up on a ladder, removing pieces of the old, crumbling ceiling. But wait for it, because this day is about to take a remarkable […]

What items are suitable for selling at a yardsale? When planning a yardsale, almost any item that is no longer in use, but still in decent condition, could potentially find a new home. A good rule of thumb is: if it’s not something you would buy used, it might not be suitable. Typical suitable items […]