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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.
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 Advertise Your Yard Sale
Learn 5 effective ways to advertise your yard sale. If shoppers can't find you, they can't buy.
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.
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.
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.
HP Garage Sale Kit
Download free customizable signs and price tags with this Garage Sale Kit from HP.

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