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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 2:04:21 PM
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It's been years since I held a rummage sale-Closets are getting cleaned out as well as the basement and my oh my...the stuff!
Any good pointers for someone relatively new to the experience of holding a GOOD rummage sale?
Talk to me ladies!
Melody
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 2:19:29 PM
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keep your money on you..like a wrist apron with pockets across it- we had a sale one time and sold my daughters American Girls and someone stole over $150.00 because we had it in a cash box instead of on us.... it is easier to have tables that are a certain price instead of marking each item.... and be willing to barter and move things out!!
Have a fun time!!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 3:02:18 PM
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I agree with Lori, keep your money on you. And- keep your house doors locked.
I'm glad you brought up this subject, I'll soon have to have a rummage sale. I look forward to what other farmgirls comment on.
Thanks.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 3:20:33 PM
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don't let anyone use your bathroom, no matter how innocent they look, including kids, YES, keep your money on your, have at least three friends/family helping, and make sure stuff is clean, be prepared with an extension cord to show that stuff does indeed work...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 4:21:06 PM
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| Ditto to everything mentioned already and have everything marked with a price. Also try to have things up on tables as people, at least here, don't seem to like bending down to look at anything. |
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sissarge
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Linda
Montgomery
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 4:36:05 PM
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| I just want to agree about letting people use the bathroom. It is not a public place and you have the right not to allow use, no matter the story or person. My friend let some ladies in to use the bathroom and went to check on them and they were in the bedroom looking thru her dresser. They said, they lost there way to the door. yea right!. Keep your money on you. And put larger amounts of money in the house as you sell. And good rule, is have more than just you and your children there, get some family and friends. It is sad, but you just can't trust people. Farmgirl #946 Linda |
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 4:36:14 PM
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Decorate to look as much like a store as you can. Put like items together,and put eye catching things out front where they will see them. I always sell water & soda,especially on a hot day. Great music in the background also helps.
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Dalai Lama
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3318 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 10:45:03 AM
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Well ladies I am down to the home stretch! Posted the ad in our local newspaper this morning-DH is taking Friday off so we are running the sale for two days from 8:00 until 1:00 in the afternoon...
Here is a partial listing:
Quilt tops, vintage linen, enamel cupboard, handcrafted soap, soap making supplies, painted buffet, oak office chair, vintage china, vintage glassware, beginners heddle loom, and books-Lots and Lots of books! Too many items to list! Homemade cookies and COLD drinks-Everything is priced to SELL.
The house is in chaos-with flats and boxes from one end to the other loaded with stuff I didn't even remember I had. I am simply amazed at the AMOUNT I had crammed throughout the house-While I was sorting through it... I kept hearing the word "Hoarder" over and over again - 
Here's hoping it doesn't rain!!!
Melody
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 12:04:38 PM
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another thought, make sure you have plenty of change, way more than you thought you would need, cause people will bring larger bills, so depending on your priceing, at least $60 in ones, $40 in fives, and $40 in tens, plus nickels,dimes and quarters...have fun and stay safe...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 12:06:55 PM
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Oh man... I wish I was first in line! Sounds AWESOME!!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3318 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3318 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 12:39:09 PM
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Lori....I had a large yard sale about 5 years ago and discovered a couple the day BEFORE poking around in my garage! My next door neighbor called to let me know-Sheesh! Talk about being an "early bird!"
I'll have the whole family participating in this one plus a couple of college students (friends of DD) who will be around-I am expecting a lot especially running it two days in a row-but sometimes you just don't know what to expect. Having yard sales are EXHAUSTING!
I said to DH last night this is going to be my very last Yard sale!!!
Melody |
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