| Pricing items for a garage sale or a yard sale is one | | | | for this?" |
| of the biggest headaches when preparing for your | | | | Below are 3 different prices, the first is a low price, |
| sale. It's always difficult to know what price tag to | | | | then an average and finally a high price. A no-name |
| put on your treasures, you don't want to be | | | | brand in ok condition would be at the low end and a |
| overpriced, but you also don't want to give your | | | | popular name brand in excellent condition would be at |
| items away too cheap! I'm going to share with you a | | | | the high end. Falling into the average slot would be a |
| few garage sale pricing tips for pricing children's | | | | decent name brand (Carter's, Oshkosh) in good |
| clothing so you can get a little return on your | | | | condition. |
| investments! | | | | Kid's Clothes Garage Sale Pricing Guide |
| First of all, if you have kids, you know that not all | | | | * Dresses $1.00 $3.50 $6.00 |
| clothing is created equal! You are not going to want | | | | * T-Shirts $0.50 $1.00 $2.00 |
| to sell that cute dress from Wal-Mart for the same | | | | * Dress Shirts $1.00 $2.50 $4.00 |
| price as the gorgeous dress you bought from | | | | * Sweaters $1.00 $2.50 $4.00 |
| Gymboree last Easter. You have to take into | | | | * Jeans $1.00 $3.00 $5.00 |
| consideration the brand, age and condition when you | | | | * Pants $0.50 $2.00 $3.00 |
| are pricing garage sale items. | | | | * Outfits $1.00 $4.50 $8.00 |
| * Brand -- Popular selling brands are Gap, Gymboree, | | | | * Pajamas $0.50 $2.00 $3.00 |
| Limited Too, Children's Place, Janie & Jack, Hanna | | | | * Swimsuits $0.50 $2.00 $4.00 |
| Andersson and other Boutique brands. You can put a | | | | * Socks $0.10 $.25 $.50 |
| higher price tag on these brands, especially if they | | | | * Shoes $0.50 $2.50 $4.00 |
| are in great condition! People are usually willing to pay | | | | * Boots $1.00 $4.50 $8.00 |
| a little extra for these items, because they know | | | | * Light Jackets $1.00 $3.00 $5.00 |
| what they sell for retail. | | | | * Winter Coats $3.00 $9.00 $15.00 |
| * Age -- The age of the clothing is also a factor to | | | | * Snowsuits/Sets $5.00 $17.00 $30.00 |
| consider. The majority of clothing from 10 years ago | | | | Here are a few more ideas to use while preparing |
| will be considered outdated and not in style, this will | | | | your children's clothing for the garage or yard sale: |
| drop your price a little. There are some exceptions to | | | | * Start early (begin pricing your items 3-4 weeks |
| very popular name brands that are in excellent | | | | before the sale) |
| condition, like dresses, outfits or coats. | | | | * Make sure clothing is laundered and clean |
| * Condition -- This is the most important | | | | * Write the size on the price tag |
| consideration in pricing anything for a garage sale...the | | | | * Hang up dresses, outfits and coats as you price |
| condition! So, even if you have a very popular last | | | | them |
| season, Gap outfit in a very popular girls size 6, if it | | | | * Make outfits rather than selling pieces separately |
| has stains or tears, it is not going to be worth much. | | | | * Use safety pins to keep outfits, 2 piece swimsuits, |
| Again, your customers will be willing to spend a little | | | | or pajama sets together |
| extra on something that is in excellent condition | | | | * Use ziploc bags for sets of socks, tights or hair |
| because they know it will last. I believe it is worth | | | | accessories |
| that extra effort to keep your kid's name brand | | | | Now that you know some garage sale pricing tips, |
| clothing in great shape! | | | | you will actually be able to make some money! Your |
| Here are some pricing suggestions for children's | | | | customers will appreciate the effort you put into |
| clothing. These are prices that I see at sales in my | | | | organizing and attractively presenting your items and |
| area and prices that I use myself. These are | | | | providing them with a relaxed and positive shopping |
| guidelines, you may need to adjust them for your | | | | experience! They will, in return, want to shop a little |
| area. If you are uncertain about a price, jut use your | | | | longer and spend a little more! |
| best judgment and ask yourself "What would I pay | | | | |