If you have a clothes and it seems almost close to bursting because of the number of clothes that are occupying it, yet are rarely worn, do not fret. There is a solution to your problem: sell clothes in a garage sale! How?
Clean, clean, clean
First things first, make sure that you clean thoroughly any and all clothes out of your closet. Take note, these clothes are those that have been worn once in one year, or even less or probably never.
Also, take out any clothes that have been stained or worn out and place them in a trash bag. Meanwhile, shoes, clothes and any accessories that are still in good condition and are somewhat still in fashion may be included in your garage sale. Any clothes from your kids may be best sorted by gender and size.
Wash and iron
Of course, clothes that are to be sold in a garage sale must best be washed and ironed first. They have to look as good as new, even if they aren’t. Place them on hangers as it also adds to the clothes sale-ability.
Check out stores that re-sale items
It is best that you visit such stores in order for you to know what they put up for sale. Try to browse their racks and make yourself familiar with the kind of clothes they are carrying. See if their clothes fit with the kind of clothes you intend to offer for sale. Doing this helps save precious time in selling clothes in a store inappropriate to your kind of clothes.
Ask where the buyer is
Better yet, try to find out what time the buyer will be in and make an appointment. Also, see the maximum quantity of clothes you could bring in when you meet with the buyer.
Go to second-hand shops
Selling clothes that are casual in style may also be offered to shops that offer second hand goods. Normally, pay out is thirty to forty percent of the selling price.
Be your own seller
Nothing beats selling your own clothes to your customers via your own internet site. To be able to gather loyal customers, try to write accurate and clear descriptions of the clothes you intend to sell. Clear and colorful photos may be helpful.
All in all, you are your best bet to have a successful garage sale. Know what you have, know what you want, and know what you plan to do – and do it of course – when you put up a clothes garage sale. In the long run, you will reap the financial benefits, and probably more.
Victor Tunggal Irawan
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do you think new and used clothes will sell at garage sale?
i have a large variety of brand new and used kids clothes to sell, so i thought i would have a garage sale on saturday. the sizes are from babies to teens, has anyone else sold clothes this way and how did it go????
Yep we’ve done that and baby clothes especially sell like crazy! People will take garbage bags of baby clothes away if they are resonably priced haha.
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good luck! :]
ya totally we sold tons last summer its definitely a good way…just dont set your prices too high or too low…but if you really just want to get rid of them and your not so concerned about the $ make prices pretty cheap…mostly under $10
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people are going to buy them if there in good condition.
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I have sold clothes at garage sells. You just need to wash, iron, fold or hang them as if they were in a store. Sort them by size and gender. If they are lightly soiled from baby food, out them in another pile with a sign. I sold most of them.
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I know I would buy them. Only if they are in good condition and cheap. Cause that is the only reason I would go to a garage sale in the first place.
Good luck.
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people love baby clothes for cheap
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We have both bought and sold clothing at garage sales. I usually won’t pay much more than a dollar or two for any item of clothing — mostly because the thrill is getting a good deal.
When we have our own sales, I am more interested in getting rid of them than making money. If the clothing is something special, like a really good brand name in exceptional condition or a multi piece outfit, I price it a little higher and hang it. Otherwise, it is folded on tables by size and style (shirts, pants, skirts, etc) and priced at 50 cents a piece. We get rid of almost all of the kids outgrown clothing this way.
Good luck with your sale.
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you need to place an add in the paper. you will sell them all.
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I would suggest garage sale, it has worked for me, also try other options like myclozet, its a user community to buy, sell and swap your clothes, no cost involved.
http://www.myclozet.net
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