Pricing Garage Sale Items

J.-
I agree with what the previous posters said about prices. I just wanted to add that presentation makes a big difference for me when I'm shopping at garbage sales, I mean garage sales (family joke). If you spread out your things -- even hang a bunch and group things by size it will make all the difference in the world. Just laying it all out on one big table is not the best idea. Also, price it what you think is fair and don't be afraid to mark things down as the sale goes on and also bargain with people. For example, if you are asking 75 cents for something and they ask if you'll take 50... you can always say how about 2 for a dollar instead. That way you get rid of more stuff and they get a deal. Advertise on craigslist and put up good signs in the neighborhood. Also, it helps if neighbors have sales the same day because people are more likely to stop if there are more than one to visit. Good luck!

Been to quite a few yard sales this year and these are the prices I am seeing out there--also, to someone like me, I can see paying a little more if the item/toy is in VERY good condition/slightly used/very clean. It might benefit you o wash/wie everything down real good before the sale--it will be more likely to sell!

Short Sleeve onesies .25
Long Sleeve onesies .50
Fleece footed pjs $1-2
Short and shirt outfit (it's a matching set)
Baby winter coat $3-5
Car Seat (Infant facing backwards)& base with extra base $20+
Double Stroller ($30-$50 if in good condition and clean)
Single Stroller (umbrella--$5, travel system or other lg. stroller--$20+ depending on condition)
Baby Entertainer (the circle thing you put them in to stay put) (Again, $20+ if new and clean)
Infant walker ?
Bouncy chair $10
Stuffed Animals .50
Infant Pants .50
Infant shirts .50
Infant sweatshirt .50

I generally like to pay $.50-1.00 for clothing items. Maybe $2-4 for a nice coat. Stuffed animals not more than $.50. Maybe $5 for a nice baby equipment piece (bouncy, walkker, stroller) The double may go for more $15 if it is like new. Of course I buy lost of stuff at the resale shops so I'm use to those deals. Others might pay more.

I don't know about you, but I price things TO GO!!!
onesies - a quarter each (or free if they're stained)
pjs - $1
outfit - $1-2
coat - $5-8
car seat - if it has never been in an accident and hasn't outlived its expiration date (usually 5-8 years) - $15, extra base = $5
double stroller - depends on the condition and brand.
nice double jogger? $45
single stroller - I sold my perfect condition Maclaren for $50
Baby entertainer - $10 (if it's in great condition)
infant walker - ???
bouncy chair ($8)
stuffed animal - free or a quarter each
infant pants, shirts, and sweatshirt - 50 cents to $1

Be advised...I live in Wheaton and love to get rid of my stuff when I take the time to do a garage sale If you're looking to make alot of money, take it to a resale shop. If you have ALOT, you can advertise on Craig's List for free, I believe. Good luck!

I read somewhere once that you should price things about 10 to 20 percent of what they were worth (or their retail price). You could bundle the onesies and make them 10 for $1 or something like that. People are always looking for a deal, so be prepared to go lower if you really want to get rid of the stuff. I guess it depends on your motivation -- to get rid of stuff or make some money. Price it really low to get rid of all of it. And advertise it a lot. My neighbor last year had a garage sale where everything was $1 or $2 and she advertised it that way. She pretty much got rid of EVERYTHING.