okay how long do you usually have garage sales for...like how many hours would be appropriate? thanks
2006-08-28 16:22:14 · 8 answers · asked by Julia R 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
It is may come to you as a surprise, but the earlier the better. That is when the SERIOUS shoppers come. 7am is a good starting time. Have it cleaned up by noon. The stragglers didn't come with the intention of buying, so the sales will be smaller. Good luck, Hon!
2006-08-28 16:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really make any difference what your hours are. The people will start coming as early as 7:00 AM. Lateness is not such a problem. If you try to put your stuff out at 8:00 for a 9:00 garage sale the people will be there at/befoe/or shortly after 8:00.
They have NOOOOO respect for you. They think the early bird gets the good stuff.
2006-08-28 23:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say either a whole morning or a whole afternoon. You could also wing it (by wing it meaning seeing how long you need to sell everything.) Usually they're maybe 3 hours? Depends on your schedule and how long you actually want to stand out there..and if there are people or not. A lot of factors I guess.
2006-08-28 23:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by Besch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me personally....I start at 6:00 A.M. because that is when I start putting things out. I quit when the customers stop arriving. Then the remainder of junk is loaded into my truck and I take it to a thrift store nearest my home.
2006-08-28 23:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by Zakos the greek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earlie like around 8 am..people dont usually want to go to sales once it gets too hot.
2006-08-28 23:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
garage sales i think should be a whole weekend from 12:00-4:00, thats when there usually up and running, (i think) hope that helps :]
2006-08-28 23:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by Classic Couture 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can have them for as long as you want, a week or longer I guess, each day like 11 am till 6pm of the day or earlier. It really depends on you good luck!!
2006-08-28 23:29:17 · answer #7 · answered by rebeandphantom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I start mine about 9 and got to 3...it depends on weather and business.
2006-08-28 23:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by reddemonwi55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋