I've had several successful yard sales (I just finished one today as a matter of fact) and I feel that one of the reasons that I do so well is because my goal isn't to make tons of money, it's to help people out (selling good stuff cheap, giving things away, etc). The funny thing is with my approach, I alwats make a ton of money too! I'm considering writing a book called "How to have a successful Godly yard sale" to pass along my tips and advice, do you think anyone would be interested?
2006-08-26 09:58:42 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley F 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
funaholic- as a Christian, it is my desire to do everything in my life in a way that is pleasing to God, and yes, that includes yard sales!
2006-08-26 10:04:40 · update #1
And I know that this book won't appeal to everyone, but do you think it would be successful say at a Christian book store?
2006-08-26 10:05:56 · update #2
annie- I would never sell anything unhealthy to anyone's state of mind either (we have a tiny 2 bedroom house with 3 kiddos so it fills up fast making it a necessity to get rid of anything that is outgrown, or the kids have lost interest in, etc.)
2006-08-26 10:10:04 · update #3
Sure, why not. We are to do all things for God. If you can help someone do something like this, something practical, go for it. You will have a limited audience, but I think if you do it for the same reasons as you do your yard sales (to help people out), God just may bless you the same way.
Maybe even consider expanding the idea, not just yard sales but other small, "domestic" business ventures as well. Branch out a little bit and have a larger audience.
There is an "Idiot's" guide for everything, why not a Christian guide? Go for it.
2006-08-26 10:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by hisnamesaves 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't the object of every yardsale to sell good stuff cheap and give things away?
Christian book stores are already filled with such claptrap. Instead, why don't you volunteer at your local soup kitchen or donate a portion of your yardsale earnings to charity?
You may find some buyers in the Anne Coulter crowd, but bottom line: don't bother.
2006-08-26 10:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Coy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 21:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that one's pretty risky. i'm a Christian and i can honestly say i wouldn't buy it.
it's a garage sale and most people who understand what a garage sale is sell things inexpensive. the object is to get rid of so you don't have to haul.
as far as from a Godly perspective - i never sell anything i deem unhealthy for my own family's state of mind. if i find something inappropriate - it goes into the garbage.
2006-08-26 10:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's amazing what people will spend their money on, but I am sorry honey...I don't think it will be a big seller.
2006-08-26 10:04:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i would! i always do bad at yard sales !
2006-08-26 10:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are on to something there,Sister! I would buy it!
2006-08-26 10:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by Frogmama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's damb. a 'godly' yard sale?
2006-08-26 10:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by funaholic 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋