16th Annual Chapel Trail Community Garage Sale 

Sponsored by The Pat Decillis & Joan Chartrand Real Estate Group 

Tips

Tips for Residents
A few tips to help you get organized for the big event!

** Don't Forget ** 
Apply for your Garage Sale Permit
from the City of Permbroke Pines

Click Here for the Permit Form

Preparation Tips:

  • Plan what you're going to put in this sale
  • Clean out your closets and put anything that is useless to you or you don't want in the sale.
  • One man's trash is another's treasure!
  • Have plenty of change on hand - both silver and paper money.
  • Have a large quantity and a big variety of items to sell.
  • Be sure you have electrical outlets or extension cords nearby to show people that your articles do work.
Pricing Tips:
  • Show a price on all merchandise.
  • People are looking for bargains so don't disappoint them.
  • Remember that what you're selling is something you don't want.
  • Certain items will sell faster if you price them in sets.

Tips on What to Sell:

  • Antiques go over big regardless of state of repair or condition.
  • Fad items are always a hit.
  • Bottles of all kinds are in demand. Big bottles, little bottles, Jim Beam, Avon, Kara Brooks, Wheaton/Nuline, old medicine, Mrs. Butterworth, miniature - all kinds, old fruit jars, and insulators.
  • Dolls & Doll Accessories are always in demand and especially for Barbie and Ken or teen dolls.
  • Toys go over big at any time. They make a hit with children who will persuade their mothers to buy something.
  • Clothing for all ages, men or women, is always in great demand. String up a clothesline to display them. Children's clothing goes over best.
  • Homemade items are very popular. If someone in your household sews, then sew up aprons, doll clothes, dolls, stuffed toys from scraps of material lying around.
  • Fresh produce such as tomatoes, green beans, corn, fruits, etc. will also sell, if you should have a garden overflowing.
  • Some additional items that we find to be in big demand: baseball cards, lawn mowers, camping articles, tools, coins, old books, comic books (old and new), aprons, salt and pepper shakers, needlework, jewelry and dishes.

Display Tips:

  • Set up tables to display small merchandise.

  • Leave room for shoppers to browse without feeling crowded.

  • Display your wares attractively.

  • Be sure items are clean, usable, and priced temptingly.

  • Take advantage of the space under the tables if you need more room.

  • Colorful table covers draw a lot of attention to your items.

  • If you have any fragile, rare or expensive items such as crystal, cut glass or jewelry, be sure they are displayed on a sturdy table and up high out of reach of children.


    Getting the Word Out:

    • Word-of-Mouth - tell your friends, family, co-workers about your sale.

    • Place your 3 allotted signs at points where people will see them.

    • Place flyers on your company's bulletin boards.

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