Plan a Street Garage Sale
Here is "everything" we know about organising a garage sale, which can be used as a guide for planning your sale. We happily accept suggestions and comments, so please contact us if you can contribute.
Before planning can start, a resident with drive and enthusiasm has to get the ball rolling. Sure, you can hold just your own sale, but consider inviting your neighbours to also hold a sale on the same date. Try contacting a few neighbours to see what sort of reaction the idea receives. If the reaction is favourable, follow the guidelines below:
How to plan a Garage Sale
Step 1 - Get Organised
Start by planning a sale date at least 30 days in advance. Weekends are best for obvious reasons, but avoid public holidays or long weekends as people go away. Check that no other community events conflict with your date.
Step 2 - Contact Council
Obtain permission [if required] to run the garage sale on the required date. Every local council has by-laws covering this type of event and they will advise any relevant criteria.
Step 3 - Residents Invitation
Prepare an invitation to announce details of the sale for your neighbours in case they want to join in. Remember its a numbers game, the more the merrier.
Deliver the flyers to each residence in the street giving as much notice as possible. Consider non-english residents by having the flyer translated into alternative languages. Your local council or library will be able to assist.
View Beavers Road Invitation View sample Blank Invitation
Step 4 - Promotion
The success will largely depend on how many people know about your sale.
- Distribute flyers - Local shops, council, library, shopping centre, community and sporting groups.
- Advertise [free] - Local newspapers and magazines [events].
- Online guides and directories.
- Submit flyer and sale details to streetgaragesales.com - Australia wide coverage
- Advertise [paid] - The return will be worth sharing the cost between a few residents.
On the day - Display SALE signs at all street entrances. Back streets should have direction signs leading from all main roads. Don't forget to take them down at the end of the sale.
Guarantee
A great day of having fun, meeting the neighbours and making a dollar!
More How to run a Garge Sale Tips
- How to plan for a Garage Sale
- How to promote and advertise your garage sale
- Do's and Dont's of Garage Sales
- Why not throw a street party after the sale...
- Signs and Tips - Direct visitors to your garage sale with signage from eGarage.
- Signs and Hints - Covers everything plus free signs from garagesale.com.au
- Garage Sale Links
