Moving provides you with a great
opportunity to get rid of stuff you no longer find useful. But, what might seem
like thrash to you, can be a gem to someone else. That’s why holding a yard or
garage sale is a no-brainer before you move.
Benefits
of a Yard Sale before Moving
Having a garage sale can help your
move in a myriad of ways:
Raise
Money for the Move
Moving in and of itself can be a
costly affair. Just request a free moving quote from your local moving company
and see for yourself. If you are like most people, the chances are that you
will need to hire a full service moving company or at least rent a moving
truck. The whole process can set you back $1,000 or even more.
With that said, a garage sale can help
you rake in a few bucks to offset some of these moving costs. If you have
high-quality items that buyers can find worthy, however, you will probably make
top dollar, a decent amount to cover the cost of the whole move and then some.
Get
Rid of Unwanted Items
Nothing can make a move unbearable
quite like hauling items that you no longer need or want. You will need to shed
more money to get packing assistance, more packing boxes, and a larger moving
truck. No matter how you look at it, you need to eliminate items you no longer find useful before you move.
As a rule of thumb, items that you
haven’t used in the past 12 months should go. However, don’t throw away or sell
precious items like vintage lampshades, vases, etc. These offer timeless
sentimental value.
Reduce
Moving Costs
Again, a garage sale can help you
reduce your load, which, in turn, can significantly lessen the cost of moving.
After all, all moving
companies in Portland
calculate their rates based on the weight of your belongings.
Garage
Sale Tips when Moving
Hosting a wildly successful yard
sale is no picnic. Try these proven tips:
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Inquire from Local Authorities: you probably don’t need a permit to hold a garage
sale, but just to be on the safe side, check with HOA or folks at city hall.
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Set the price right: don’t let the buyers dictate the sale; set base selling
prices to get more money for your stuff.
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Prepare beforehand: clean or dust off some items and get them looking decent
before the yard sale. More importantly, prepare an ad or flyer to get the word
out about your upcoming garage sale.
