I know this may not be in the right category, but I thought other parents could help. I'm having a garage sale in a week and I have no idea how to price things. I have only ever gone to a couple garage sales so I don't really have an idea on how to set my prices. I'll just be selling some of the kids clothes, a lot of baby girl outfits only worn once or twice. What do you ask for things like that? I know not to set prices too high, but how high is too high? Any suggestions would be really appreciated, thanks.
2007-05-19 14:17:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Thank you guys so much, this has ben really helpful!
2007-05-19 14:29:38 · update #1
Billy The Kid~ I wasn't being trying to be a jerk asking for other parent's help, I'm selling kid's clothes so I assumed other people with kid's or look at kid's stuff at garage sales could help me the best. Jeez!
2007-05-19 14:34:21 · update #2
Expect buyers to bargain - Once the item is out of the house, price it so that it does not come back in - at a minimum of 50 percent off the original price, more likely 75 percent off. Buyers like to haggle and are looking for a bargain, so plan to give 10 to 20 percent off your tagged price to a buyer, so build that back into your initial price. Mark down items clearly with a red slash through your original sales price.
Mark all items clearly - Use different colored tags to denote different owners of products just in case there is a buyer with a question. It also makes collecting the money easier. And use tags that will not damage sale item.
Think about handling money - Make a decision in advance if you will accept checks from people you do not know and post a sign if you're not accepting checks.
Keep you cash box in a safe location and remove money throughout the day and place it in a secured area. Get small denominations and coins.
2007-05-19 14:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by justwonderingwhatever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember what you paid for it, and how used it was. Set it at prices that you feel you would be happy with. Alot of your customer will ask if you if they want to bargain, and you have that option. If they buy alot, round off the numbers to make them feel like they got a great deal. If they feel it is too high or you are not selling, let them know, when they show up, to ask if they don't agree with the price and you are willing to work with them. Good luck and have a fun day, it usually is alot of fun, and you get to meet people in your neighborhood. Also, if they think they got a good deal, and you have another sale next year, they will probably make a point of going to it.
2007-05-19 14:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by lilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that people are going to be looking for deals too good to pass up. When I do one, I typically price things pretty low, like outfits for $1 or $2. You could ask yourself what you would pay if you went to a sale. If it is too good to sell at that price, see if you can sell the better items at a consignment where you might get a bit more for them.
2007-05-19 14:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by angelfish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remember sales are cheap you will never get what you paid for anything or even close. alot of clothing sells for .50-2.00 really cheap. outfits around 2-3.00 but I wouldnt go high on anything. people are looking for good cheap deals. I know that the purpose is to make money but sales dont make you rich. with whatever dosent sell I always take to the shelter makes you feel so much better then any amount of money knowing that you have helped someone in need
2007-05-19 14:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless the clothes still have the tags on them i wouldn't price outfits higher than five dollars. people dont want to pay a lot of money at garage sales. you dont want the prices too low though, because people will try and talk you down anyways. i had a garage sale last week and made 250 dollars! good luck!
2007-05-19 14:22:01 · answer #5 · answered by stephx1220 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally kids clothes go for .25 to a buck...t-shirts and socks I'd put in a box 10 for a dollar...
if you are doing this just to get rid of things out of your house and less about the money then price things low...if you are looking for extra cash, you can price things in a manner where you expect negotiation...but be reasonable.
there are a lot of websites that can help you...jsut go on google and type "how do I price things at a garage sale" lots of sites pop up.
2007-05-19 14:23:35 · answer #6 · answered by allrightythen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not a "parent" so I don't know if I'm qualified to give garage sale advice, but: Price things cheap to sell, but leave a little room for them to talk you down. If you don't want the stuff price is very cheap. Remember that you have to put away everything you don't sell.
2007-05-19 14:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by BillyTheKid 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ask yourself "How much would I pay for this at a garage sale?" then add 25-50% for haggle room.
2007-05-19 14:21:59 · answer #8 · answered by AnswerGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do eBay prices minus 25% for the effort that it would take to post stuff.
2007-05-19 14:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by Steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know you are stuck in a rut, but on the baby clothes you
should sell them for 1.00 a piece or maybe less...... i know
you think well i paid this much and you are not getting that
much back......... also you want to remember that you
want to get rid of all the stuff and not take it back into the
house... if people want to make a deal ..... make a deal......
good luck and hope you make a killing.................................
you can never loose selling cheap...........
2007-05-19 14:24:36 · answer #10 · answered by Rosemary M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋