You’re tired of seeing your old collectibles taking up room in your attic. They’re not doing much for you up there, so maybe it’s time to do some early spring cleaning and get rid of them. Not so fast. Before you haul them away to the dump, maybe you should consider selling them at a yard sale. Yeah, seriously. Those things. In the back of your mind, you may be asking yourself, “Who in the world would want this?” But remember the old adage: One person’s trash could very well be someone else’s treasure. Plus, if you’re wondering how to… Read More

You’ve got vintage dishes, old games, camping gear, picture frames, costume jewelry, and artwork laid out for sale. And that’s just the first table. Yes, it’s that time again—time for your spring yard sale. You’ve neatly organized all of your old things on tables and chairs, and now you’re ready for the public to finally take them off your hands—for the right price, of course. The question is, how can you be sure that certain people won’t try to take these items off your hands without your knowing? Or, take other items that were never for sale in the first… Read More

Think of a charity that is near and dear to your heart. Chances are, you wish you could give much more to this charity than you already have over the years, but you’re not exactly sure how to free up some funds to do this. The great news is that raising money for your favorite charity doesn’t have to be a complicated or costly endeavor. Simply hosting your own yard sale can be a wonderful option for raising money for charity. After all, a well-thought out yard sale can easily net you a few hundred dollars to more than $1,000.… Read More

You’re gearing up for your yard sale in a couple of weeks, and you’ve got all kinds of odds and ends you’re dying to get rid of. That old bread maker you never used. Those clothes you wore only once. And that power tool your husband swore he would use but never touched, unsurprisingly. There’s just one problem: No one knows about your upcoming yard sale. Yet. How exactly should you go about advertising your yard sale in the 2020s? With subscriptions dwindling, it doesn’t make as much sense to publish an ad in the “Classifieds” section of the newspaper… Read More

If you’ve ever gotten a great deal buying something at a yard sale, you know how invigorating it can be. It’s not often we find something we really like and can get an amazing deal on it. It’s a matter of balance when it comes time to negotiate prices. Too often, sellers want to spend as little as possible but buyers still want to make a profit and this can result in neither party being willing to budge. So, if you’re a buyer and want to get better deals at yard sales or even discounts at stores, practicing a few… Read More

Looking for necessities at yard sales can be a great way to cut down on costs and get good items at great values. There are some other benefits to finding great items at yard sales that other shoppers may not consider. One of those is the lucky “yard sale treasure.” Most yard sale goers are looking for items they need, or products being sold at a good price. There is, however, the occasional gem that may be worth much, much more than what the seller is advertising. At Yard Sale Radar, you can check out items online through our hassle-free… Read More

Sometimes the best value items aren’t where you’d expect them to be. Wholesale retailers like Costco and Walmart are great if you’re looking to buy groceries or everyday things in bulk. But what about everything else, particularly any larger items that might be quite costly? Yard sales are generally a great starting point for thrifty shoppers. We’ve been thinking about the best things to buy at yard sales, so we came up with a list. It includes some of the most popular yard sale items you can usually find. No matter where you live, our list is great if you’re… Read More