Making Money Is Saving Money Too!

Sometimes making some extra cash is the same as saving money.

How, you might ask? If you have goods in storage, that is money you are simply throwing away each and every month. Get them out of storage and have a garage sale - add all the things you have sitting around the house and you will not only find yourself with extra cash in hand - you will find it truly liberating to rid yourself of unnecessary personal possessions.


A garage/yard sale can be fun. But there are some pitfalls you should know:

·        Don’t spend too much on your advertisement: your local paper will usually charge more for advertisements placed for a Saturday (that’s the best day!) – So just use the bare minimum. Trust me, seasoned buyers will gladly come to your sale even if you only put two lines in the paper.

·        Don’t put a street number in the advertisement: second-hand dealers are out ‘hunting’ for bargains very early in the morning. If you put your street/apartment number in the ad you will have them there at 5.30am, or earlier!

·        Make lots of signs: the more the better, it not only makes it easier for prospective buyers to find you, but you will have passers by stopping for a look too.

·        Be realistic with your asking prices: Yes, they are your treasures, but do you want to sell them or put them back in storage? Be prepared to barter on price. I am not suggesting that you gift them, but the whole concept is to turn your goods into cash.

·        It’s a garage sale: it’s about making money, but make it fun! Get a friend over to help, then order pizza at the end of the day and they will be duly rewarded, plus it takes some weight off your feet.