One part of successful garage sale shopping is being organized, and by that I mean having everything necessary to utilize the things you find. Are you looking to buy furniture for your living room, maybe a new dining room table
? What are the dimensions of the ideal table you're looking for? Those are things you need to think about before you wake up early feeling like a hot mess and wonder "hmm is this table too big?" I've bought things that are too big or the wrong color or style many times, which is a huge waste of money, and when shopping garage sales you can't very well take it back, so be confident in your purchases.
Before you head out to shop you should have a few things stuffed in your purse that will help you make smart purchases.
1. A measuring tape- to check for furniture or appliance dimensions.
2. Business cards- if I make an offer on an item and the seller turns me down sometimes I give them a card and tell them at the end of the day if they change their mind to email me or give me a call. Trust me, it works.
3. Paint chips- to match colors.
4. A list of items you are looking for- know what you want ahead of time to avoid impulse buys.
5. Small bills- I always feel like a jerk when I haggle someone down a few dollars on a frame and then pull out a $20 to pay for it. Be polite and carry $1 bills if you can.
6. A smile- I know it sounds silly, but if you communicate with people in a nice and optimistic way, you will always get a better price.
I also try to let other people know (like friends and family) what I'm looking to buy. If I need a new bedroom set I let everyone know about it, then if they see something I may like, they text me a photo so I can take a look. My mom and I shop like that all the time, and I have scored some great buys from text shopping!
This step is one of the most important to successful garage sale shopping, so get yourself ready now, so when Saturday comes you'll be ready.
In case you missed:
*Garage sale shopping 101- an introduction
april
xoxo
7 comments:
Most of my shopping is now done through either garage sale shopping or thrift store shopping, and I love it! Whoo! Hoo!
Thanks for these great tips! I love garage sale and thrift store shopping, so this is a handy to get organized and not be frivilous! Have a great day!
Great tips!!
I'm loving your series! Great tips! I'm getting the itch to go to garage sales, but up here in Canada it's still way too cold! :)
~Steph @ Silver Boxes
Great ideas, thanks for sharing!
This is great advice! We are moving in June and I will be on the hunt for cheap ways to decorate! I'm your newest follower :)
Diana
www.picturesand1000words.blogspot.com
Great tips- love the business card idea (would never have thought of that!). I agree about the smile- it can make a difference!
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