LOL ~ the dreaded garage sale..... :dizzy:

Usually, I will have around $20 worth of change.. mostly quarters. I usually mark items in quarter increments to make adding up stuff and making change easier. Then I have around $30 worth of ones... and about $40 worth of $10 and $5.... (I know, seems like a lot, but we are in the country.. and usually sales on on the weekends.. can't go to the bank to get change if I run out) I also keep all of the money in a fanny pack so I can wander around and help people if needed. And then I don't have to worry about leaving the money if they need help.

As far as marking a price.. my take on it is this.... I want to get rid of it, and if I mark it reasonable, then it will go away. If I have something that is really nice, I will generally mark it about 1/3 of what it cost me in the store. If I feel that it is worth more than that, I will mark it that way, but will "dicker" with people if they truly want it. (Or we have a couple of consignment shops around that I can take that nicer stuff too)

I don't like to pingeon hole people by how they appear... well off or in need, but those of us who do go to garage sales do go to find bargains and to save money.... kids clothing, teen clothes, are in high demand in our area.

Have fun... :dizzy:

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