Have you tried garage sale?

we have a couple of garage sales every summer and we use the money for summer outtings with the family, the trouble is that people want your stuff for next to nothing and it is hard to get rid of stuff.

Sometimes I go to garage sales to collect items to send to Uganda to my friends school for disabled kids. I also like to look at nick knacks that they usually have at garage sales. I've also held various garage sales as fund raisers.

Garage sales are a great way to clean clutter and things you no longer want. I don't know why you are ashamed. I go to garage sales all the time. You may even want to ask your neighbors if they would want to have one at the same time. That way you can attract more people.

Sure I think it's ok if you have a garage sale. They are very common in our area and we are in a good neighborhood. My opinion is the people who have them just don't want to keep their junk any longer. Taking up space. I don't view all garage sales as being a profitable moneymaker. They can be fun if done with a friend. I did one once with a friend and we had a blast. It was at her house and it wasn't in the garage. It was on her driveway where we had more space. I made almost nothing but enjoyed the day outside with a friend.

well,of course. what do u care what the neighbors think. if they are that tacky u don't have very good neighbors. it's a great way to get rid of things u don't use or need. i bet if u ask some of those neighbors they'd go in w/u. i use to go to them all the time when i had my antique store. u would be surprised at what people will buy. if it's warm weather you'll do better.

I have not tried it yet although I am really itching to do it. I have visited some garage sales in the past and I think the idea is cool--you'll get rid of some of your old stuffs and earn even a little amount from them.

In the summer my kids an I go to garage sales all the time. We are always finding neat things. We have had a few garage sales in the past. It is a great way to get rid of things that you may normally just give away and to make a little extra money.

I mostly only buy "stuffs" at garage sales, flea markets, church sales, and online. 'Cause it's way cheaper than going to Walmart, and occasionally, even cheaper than the dollar store. The only thing I have a hard time not buying at regular stores...are books, that's my big weakness. But seriously what's more tempting a single pair of cute jeans for twenty buks or a twenty pairs of cute jeans for a buck? (Basically my philosphy about shopping in general, xD I don't care that they're second-hand) We haven't had a garage sale of our own yet, but we do sell things are flea markets every other year or so. And what do you mean OK? It's awesome, of course!

We are having one right now. Well, not RIGHT now as we shut down for the night. We are clearing out lots of stuff from our garage and out buildings. We are pack-rats and have lots of extra stuff to sell. Sometimes we buy things at other sales and fix them up and resell. We will have another sale in about a month, I plan on putting out lots of extra in house stuff. As far as the neighbors--------ours couldn't care less. And if I were you I wouldn't worry about what yours say. They might wander over and buy something. There is nothing to be embarrassed about.

I've had a garage sale every may long weekend for the past three years. Its alot of work however i always enjoy the extra cash i get from it. I'm not ashamed and if neighbours want to add to mine and tell me what they want for things i'll be willing to let them!

It sounds like, in your part of the world, there is still a social stigma associated with holding or shopping at garage sales. I'm very sorry to hear that. In my opinion, garage sales are the best way of buying and selling things. I have done garage sales for many, many years now both as a buyer and a seller. I have been able to find clothes, books, household items, toys for my kids and many other great items for very reasonable prices. If I had to buy the same items new in the store, I would go broke every month because they would cost too much. And selling things you don't need anymore is a great way to make a few extra dollars while getting rid of clutter at the same time. I know I am not alone in this. I have met many, many garage sale enthusiasts over the years. Most of these people will start out at 7 am on Saturday with the classified listings and a map, planning which sales to go to first. It's like a game--the great treasure hunt! I have been to sales in many upscale, affluent neighbourhoods where the residents clearly don't need the money, but do it as an opportunity to get rid of things. If a few neighbours do it together it can also be a great community activity and a chance to meet new people. As for what other people think...well, don't forget that right now the economy is affecting everyone. So what if your neighbours think your poor? Right now everybody is.

I love garage sales they are very popular here it is like a summer hobby for lots of us. even more wealthy people have garage sales. i get so many cool things at garage sales.long live the garager sale

I love going to yard sales. I haven't went to any in a while bt this summer I'll get a newspaper and see where they are having them. I usually take a whole day to hit as many as possible. I don't get to do it often but when I do..I make it an allday thing.