Garage sale tips & guides
Everything we know about running a great sale and shopping like a pro — pricing, permits, signs, timing and advertising. Ready to put it to work? Post your sale free.
Garage sale shopping tips from the pros: how to plan a Saturday route, when to arrive, haggling etiquette, what to buy (and skip), and payment tips.
SellingHow to Advertise a Garage Sale Online for FreeWhere to advertise your garage sale free: map listing sites, Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor and Craigslist — plus the listing formula that triples visits.
BuyingGarage Sale vs. Yard Sale vs. Estate Sale: What's the Difference?Garage sale, yard sale, tag sale, moving sale, estate sale, rummage sale — what each term means, how prices differ, and which type to shop or run.
PlanningThe Best Day and Time to Have a Garage SaleThe best day, start time, and season for a garage sale — why Saturday 8am wins, when Sunday works, and the payday weekends that boost turnout.
SellingHow to Have a Successful Garage Sale: The Complete ChecklistA week-by-week garage sale checklist: what to gather, how to advertise, setup that sells, day-of logistics, cash handling, and what to do with leftovers.
SellingGarage Sale Signs That Actually Work (and Where to Put Them)How to make garage sale signs people can read at 30 mph: size, color, wording, placement strategy, and the sign rules most cities enforce.
PlanningDo You Need a Permit for a Garage Sale? US & Canada RulesMost cities don't require a garage sale permit — but some do. How permit rules work in the US and Canada, which cities require one, and how to check yours.
SellingGarage Sale Pricing Guide: How to Price Everything to SellHow to price garage sale items so they actually sell: the 10–20% rule, price ranges for furniture, clothes, tools and toys, and haggling tactics.