Craigslist San Gabriel Valley Yard Sales (2024)

FAQs

What sales best at a yard sale? ›

Baby & kids clothing, toys, and gadgets sell super well as well as kitchen stuff (dishes, cookware, etc). Adult clothing can sell, but it's generally not as popular as kids clothing. If you don't have many of the best selling items, a garage sale might not be worth your time.

Sellers are ready to part with their things, so it's perfectly acceptable to haggle on pricing, especially if you are interested in a high-dollar item or have a grouping of things. Either ask the seller if they can lower the price or feel free to make an offer. However, don't suggest too low a price.

Although not everyone puts price tags on their garage sale merchandise, pricing your merchandise in advance will make the day of the sale less hectic for you. Additionally, it may make customers more likely to buy.

Early spring (around late March, April, and May) is the most popular time for a garage sale.

Post your garage sale details in your neighborhood's Facebook group, or if a group like that doesn't exist, make a personal post and share it with your network. Maybe ask a few friends to share the post, too. You can also add a post to Nextdoor and Craigslist. These are great (and free!)

Those in the know recommend online selling far above organizing a garage sale or hiking down to the local consignment shop. “With garage sales, you only get local buyers,” says veteran online peddler and blogger (My Money Chronicles) Jason Butler.

Being respectful to the vendor's business is key to haggling a fair price. Vendors work all week long to make or collect their goods, and it needs to pay off on a market day. Haggling too low shows that you do not value the item or the human selling the item. Bring a bag.

What is the best selling item at a garage sale? ›

Label your items by price

Then, simply mark each item with the appropriate color, make signs with Post-it® Super Sticky Big Notes, and hang them on your tables to tell your customers what the colors mean.

Bright colors draw the eye. White lettering on a red background is a popular choice for yard sale signs, because red creates a sense of urgency, and the two colors contrast well for easy readability.

Best Time to Have a Garage Sale

Late spring to early fall is the ideal time of year, so aim for this timing if possible. As for the day of the week, you'll have better luck with foot traffic on days where people aren't at work, so it's best to stick to weekends. Both Saturdays and Sundays are good options.

Use tables (that aren't for sale) to display your wares. This makes it easy for people to see the merchandise without bending or squatting – and will help keep items from getting broken underfoot.