1. Home

Profitable Selling at Flea Markets and Yard Sales

Learn how to organize a profitable garage or yard sale. Or, go pro with your own flea market booth or eBay business. Study the dos and don'ts to avoid the most common beginner mistakes.

Dos and Don'ts of Having a Yard Sale
Before you drag out the tables and price your goods, study the dos and don'ts of having a yard sale.

5 Ways to Use Pinterest to Promote Your Business
Though some think of Pinterest as a leisure activity, more and more businesses -- small and large -- are using it to promote their brands. Read about five ways to use Pinterest to promote your business.

How to Organize a Successful Yard Sale
Having a yard sale can be torture of the worst imaginable kind, or a relatively easy way to de-clutter your home and make some extra cash. Unless you think of the Marquis de Sade as the kindly uncle type, your goal is to have the latter. The key is organization.

How to Start a Flea Market Business
Turn your passion into profit by starting a flea market business. There’s very little risk when you open a flea market booth, but the benefits are big. Follow these steps to start a flea market business.

Yard Sale Checklist
When you’re planning a yard sale, following a timeline and staying organized are musts. Otherwise, it’s far too easy to forget something crucial. Minimize your stress and increase your profits by following this simple yard sale checklist.

How to Advertise Your Yard Sale
Learn 5 effective ways to advertise your yard sale. If shoppers can't find you, they can't buy.

Opening a Booth: Flea Market vs. Antique Mall
If you’re ready to make the leap from secondhand shopper to secondhand seller, you may be wondering which type of booth is right for you -- flea market or antique mall. Compare the two and decide which type of booth works best for your business.

How to Sell on eBay
About.com Internet for Beginners Guide Paul Gil walks you through the basics of selling through online auction giant eBay.

Yard Sale Stories - You Know It's Time to Have a Yard Sale When...
Finish the sentence. You know it's time to have a yard sale when...

Are You a Secondhand Seller?
Flea market and antique mall sellers share their experiences.

My Flea Market Business
Flea market vendors share their booths and selling experiences.See submissions

Having a Yard Sale: Love It or Hate It?
Readers share their thoughts about having a yard sale.

HP Garage Sale Kit
Download free customizable signs and price tags with this Garage Sale Kit from HP.

Downloadable Instant Garage Sale Kit
Take some of the hassle out of holding a yard sale by downloading this free Instant Garage Sale kit. Get templates for signs, price labels, and a sales roster. The download link is near the end of the article.

Holding a Yard Sale Versus Selling Online
Not sure if you should hold a yard sale or try to sell online through eBay or Craigslist? This MSN article has the lowdown. Don't miss the bullet point list on page 2.

Dos and Don'ts of Planning a Yard Sale
Before holding your next yard sale, study the dos and don'ts of yard sale planning and preparation.

Dos and Don'ts of Advertising a Yard Sale
If shoppers don't know about your yard sale, they can't come. Here are 24 dos and don'ts for advertising your next yard sale.

Dos and Don'ts of Yard Sale Display
When yard sale merchandise looks good, it sells faster. Study the dos and don'ts of yard sale displays before holding your next sale.

Dos and Don'ts of Yard Sale Pricing
The prices you set for your yard sale merchandise determines whether you'll sell it all or drag it back inside at the end of the day. Read the dos and don'ts for yard sale pricing before you hold your next sale.

Dos and Don'ts of Interacting with Yard Sale Customers
Nobody wants to be that pushy yard sale seller, but it's hard to know how much attention to give your customers. Some like to talk, and some really don't. Before holding your sale, read up on the 11 dos and don'ts of yard sale customer interaction.

Dos and Don'ts of Yard Sale Transactions
If you haven't completed the transaction, you haven't made any money. Study the dos and don'ts of yard sale transactions before scheduling your next sale.

Safety Dos and Don'ts for Yard Sale Sellers
Having a yard sale is pretty safe, but you should still take safety precautions. No amount of profit makes up for collapsing in the heat or being robbed. Study the dos and don'ts of yard sale safety.

Discuss in my forum

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.