Yard Sale Success

In my March newsletter  I spoke on the subject of yard sales.  I said that they are usually a better way to get to know your neighbors than they are to make money, and I stand by that.  If, however, you have the time and inclination to do the job right and an inventory to make it worthwhile, then here is an article I think you will find useful.

How to Have a Successful Yard Sale

by C.Ferreira

Having a successful yard sale is not that difficult. For cryin’ out loud, I sold rocks that I picked up in my yard when I was a young boy! I think a lot of that had to do with my curly-haired cuteness, but either way…I made money.

Going to look for yard sales, or yard sailing as I like to call it, is a fantastic weekend activity. My numerous voyages have given me the insight as to why some yard sales are successful, and others are not. Having a good yard sale is not rocket science, and my degree in business did not help me with my yard sailing skills. You don’t have to have a college degree to have a good yard sale. You don’t even need to be educated; you just have to know a few key elements that will make your yard sale profitable!

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