20 ITEMS TO SELL AT A GARAGE SALE

1. Hardcover Books – Paperbacks also sell but hardcover books are expensive therefore people love to get a deal on a great book.
2. Toys – Toys that are in the original packaging is a bonus. Gently used toys that are clean and functioning go fast. Have batteries on had to test toys.
3. Crafts & Scrap-booking – You may have half-used bottles of paint, a hot glue gun, scrap-booking embellishments you will NEVER use or a box of Popsicle sticks. Put those odds and sods into a zip lock bag and sell it as a package deal. You’ll likely get rid of more stuff and people love surprises in their goodie bags.
4. Art – Art sells because people love putting things on their wall!
5. CD’s and DVD’s – The folks that tend to frequent garage sales can be old school sometimes so putting a CD in the car radio or watching a DVD instead of picking a movie ‘on-demand’ is easier. Don’t shy away from selling your copy of Top Gun or Guns & Roses Greatest Hits. Vinyl is back again!
6. Power tools -A woman sold a $300 saw for $30. I would have sold it for more but she had the right idea: just get rid of it! Small appliances were also very popular.
7. Video Games – They may not be the latest and greatest but they are playable and way cheaper than in retail stores.
8. Video Consoles and controllers if you have a Game-boy, DS or console you will find a buyer. Some are obsolete but that is the appeal to certain gamers.
9. Rattan chairs – who knew this would be such a big hit but the table to our right had two black rattan chairs that went very quickly. Even later on in the morning, we got asked if they were still available.
10. Stools or small chairs – Once again something that surprised me but I saw all sorts of people walk away with a stool in hand… go figure.
11. Ties surprisingly I made a last-minute decision to sell some of the pretty spectacular ties that my husband had discarded. At $3 apiece we make a killing!
12. Purses and Handbags – I’m a sucker for a fancy bag and there was no shortage of quality handbags at this particular school’s garage sale.
13. Skis – these are items that are expensive so if you can pick them up for cheap… GO FOR IT.
14. Plants – People love to buy new plants for their garden. Many propagate them at home and then sell them for a fraction of the cost in a garden center.
15. Children’s Clothes – You know how fast children grow so sometimes you can find gently used clothing for your baby, toddler and young child. Take the time to sort through the stuff you will find some gems.
16. Collectibles – Remember when Beanie Babies were all the rage and you coveted the Rainbow Bear? Those can be a dime a dozen in garage sales but sometimes you will find action figures, Barbies or old wind up toys that are collectibles.
17. Home Renovation supplies or cast-offs – when people change their decor sometimes you will find light fixtures, switches or supplies that they don’t need or never used.
18. Furniture – If your kids are moving out of the house in the next 4-5 years, you start thinking about how they will furnish their first ‘place’. Sometimes you can pick up side tables, kitchen chairs or even sofas for a reasonable price.
19. Bikes, Scooters & Skateboards – all of these things on wheels are always bulky to store and there will be a buyer if you price it reasonably. Don’t be afraid to throw in a helmet if you can! Safety First!
20. Food & Drinks – (caution, you may want to wait on this particular item). People are always hungry and have some baked goods or BBQ goods always go over well. You can sell bags or chips, granola bars, freezies (anything that is pre-packaged is good). Don’t forget to have some pop or cold bottled water for sale too. You get a great return on that 24 pop case that you bought for $5 and sell for $1 each.

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