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r items. Anything sold
would be at a profit to the storekeeper and to yo u.
HOLDING A RUMMAGE SALE
You've already cleaned out the attic, the basement, the garage and
the shed. You've done the same for all the relatives. And, you've
asked your friendly neighbors for their things, or if they'd like to
participate. Now what?
Choose a good time to hold the sale, and an alternate date in case
it rains. Usually, you'll only need to advertise by placing a few
signs on telephone poles in the neighborhood with arrows and the
address.
Even if you think you have a lot to sell, use only one date. If you
don't sell it all, you can change your signs and have the sale to
continue the next day, or a day on the following weekend. Consider
the value of the things you have to sell, and how i mportant it is
to get rid of them. Sometimes people who want to move or liquidate
their property will sell at almost any price. Here's a good time to
buy. But if you can't get the price you feel the object is worth,
don't sell it. You may get the high er price later, or save it for
next year's sale. Although you should always ask a very low price
when you are buying used goods, ask a fair price for selling. But be
prepared to lower it.
If you have the sale on your front lawn, create perimeters so
people don't wander into your home. Be sure someone is always
available to take care of anyone looking at the objects you
displayed.
There is an excellent market for everything, but few people will
pay for worthless things. Sometimes an old vase may get a couple of
dollars, but often it may be worth only a token quarter. Don't
expect to collect much from old memorabilia unless you k now it has
a good value.
RESELLING
You're ready to give swap meets a try; you have some items of value
to sell. You'll need to find out who is running the meet you want to
join, register, and pay a fee to be part of the market.
Get there early - before it opens - to set up at a good spot.
Regulars move up to prime locations. Take a look at the spots
available. Where are the good places? Keep in mind that you want
buyers. Sometimes a front-door center stop brings the larges t
number of lookers, but be sure the aisle is wide enough for people
to stop and talk with you about what you're selling.
You might want to do something to attract attention. Balloons or
crazy hats are noticeable. Performing a crafts demonstration will
also draw people towards your space.
Once people are looking don't let them walk by. See if you can help
them find something, or at least pay attention so they know you're
interested in them. Try a casual approach of mentioning some good
points about the objects displayed.
If you know the full value or your objects, don't sell for less. As
you build up your knowledge of handling used goods, you'll know that
people will pay a fair amount for what they want.
As a novice, don't get taken by the regulars. They'll try to hit
you up as soon as you unload your items. If you're unsure, don't
take low offers, wait until you get better bids later in the day.
Depending on what you're selling, you can have anything from a
folding coffee table to a mobile truck. You may need to just stake
an area with poles and ropes. Perhaps you want to raise a canopy to
keep the sun out. More professional swap meet dealers have portable
booths to display
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