A garage sale, also called a "yard sale", "tag sale", "attic sale", "moving sale", or "junk sale", is an informal, irregularly scheduled event for the sale of used goods by private individuals, in which "block sales" are allowed, so that people don't have to obtain business licenses or collect sales tax.

By Peter Mitchell

It’s easy to understand why so many people get addicted to weekly garage sales, there is nothing better than the thrill of rummaging through other people’s cast offs or pre-loved possessions.

However there are some important matters that should be considered before you decide to embark on having your own garage or car boot sale.

By Marjorie Malone

By Steve J Carter

People who run regular garage sales know they can be a great way to make money. Some people even go around to second hand shops and buy things to then resell at their own garage sales and actually make a profit. Others, while acknowledging that garage sales can certainly be profitable, can't bring themselves to have a stream of strangers coming to their home. This reticence can be used to your advantage and it indicates an additional source of income for those who are prepared to hold garage sales.

By Troy Smith

Let's say you're planning a garage sale for this weekend. Go to your bank and get plenty of quarters and 1 dollar bills so that you make change for your customers. You will also want to get some color coded stickers so that you can clearly price all of your items for sale. By Thursday, you should have all your stuff organized inside of your garage, priced and ready to roll out. Thursday night, get on your bike and start putting out your signs.

If you don't have a sign already printed out use this simple and easy to read garage sale sign.

By Herbert Forrest

1. First, grab a newspaper and scan the classified section for the garage sale listings. Next, make a list of 10 garage sales that are close to you. Take your list and go to the first garage sale on your list.

By Terry Edwards

So, you've been going through your basement or garage and can't believe how much stuff you have just sitting around. That can mean only one thing's it's time for a garage sale! Today, garage and yard sales are more popular than ever, but the secret to your success will be in garage sale pricing.

By Helen Walters

Everyone wants to throw a successful garage sale. However exactly what success means is different from person to person. This article is based on the idea that a successful garage sale does two things well. 1) makes you money 2) cleans out your house and yard. Below we provide you a collection of tips you can use to make sure you have a truly successful garage sale.

By Gerad Gibson

One of the easiest and fastest ways to create $100, $500, or even $1500 by this weekend is to host your own garage sale. Learn the secrets the experts use to rake in maximum CA$H. Here are a few pointers on how to have shoppers swarm to your drive way like ants to a pick nick.

Real estate professionals will always tell you about location, location, location. A good location will help your garage sale but the most important key factor is:

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