Linda's Chicken Coop: Strategies to Yard Sales

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This page contains to strategies to getting the best deals at garage sales!

Check the newspapers, days before the sales (which are usually Saturdays and Sundays, but can also be on Fridays.)
Map all sales out ahead of time.
Always carry street maps in your car.
Write down sales, with times and directions to streets, in a notebook.
Number and circle the sales in order.
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the sale starts.
Carry empty boxes in your car and newspaper for packing.
Negotiate - most of the time they will come down in price. Never be afraid to make an offer.
"He who hesitates loses."; "The early bird gets the worm (or prize.)"
Moving sales and estate sales are a must! (Bargains are possible.)
Never overlook a small sale. It may have something there of value.
If it's a huge sale, buy what you can carry and bring it back to your car. Then go back to see what you might have overlooked.
Never overlook Thursday and Friday garage sales. They are around.
If you see something that looks expensive, check it out. It might be cheaper than you thought. And sometimes they will go down in price.
Often, you might get lower prices if you buy a large amount of items.
No garage sales today? Hit the thrift shops!