subject: Get Great Stuff At Ridiculously Low Prices At Garage Sales [print this page] The saying that a one person's trash is another's treasure is literally true at garage sales. Many people will clear out things they don't want any more at incredibly cheap prices. And if the price is too high, you can always make a lower offer! Haggling is almost expected at garage sales! Also, if you do find something you want and the seller will not agree to your price, you can always ask them to take down your phone number and call you if the item doesn't sell.
You will have the best luck at garage sales if you start out early in the morning. Also take the time to read through the ads in your local newspaper and on the internet on sites like Craigslist for sales in your area. Making a rough map of a route from sale to sale can also save you a lot of time.
If you are looking for a specific item then look for ads with those words. Internet sites are even better for this since you can search through all the ads at once for a particular word.
Babies will always quickly outgrow clothes and products like car seats and basinets. Because of this, these items are often in almost perfect condition. Good quality clothes cost a lot, but life and circumstances change, and you are often able to find amazing selections of nearly new clothing at garage sales.
If furniture is what you are seeking, ads for estate or moving sales will be your best source. Most of the time sellers at these sales want to get rid of everything so they don't have to store it or move it to another location. Many times you can even get them to assist you with loading the things you buy or even delivering them! Usually you can also arrange to pay for an item then come back later to pick it up.
Jewelry, Clothes, Baby Items and household goods are not cheap if you pay retail, yet you can get an incredible deal on these if you take the time to get up early and go to a few local garage sales. Always take cash since garage sales typically do not take checks, and include small bills and plenty of change. Then go have fun searching for the items you are after, although you shouldn't be surprised to discover a few other items at a cost that is just to low to pass on!
