7 Secret Tips to Yard Sale Bargains

7 Secret Tips To Yard Sale Bargains
Its spring time again, and you know what that means. Allergies, pool time, and Yard sales. Everyone  loves a good yard sale, it is a good way to find the items you need for a great price. But, did you know that there are ways to save even more money at yard sales. With these tips and tricks of the trade, you will be able to get even more for your hard earned dollar. This is how…

1. If You Are Looking To Save Money, Don’t Bring The Kids – If you bring your kids you are more likely to buy things you don’t need because they beg you for it. It will also save you time and hassle.
2. Put Yourself On A Budget – Bring a set amount of cash with you. You will want to bring mostly low bills especially if you are looking small in-expensive things, like kitchen glasses or picture frames. Only bring a few large bills, depending on the budget you set, you might not even need them.
3. Write A List – Compose a list of the items you are looking for and set your budget around that list. If you are looking for furniture pieces you are probably going to want to have a few large bills, if you are looking for dishes or house decorations, you will probably only need small bills.
4. Don’t Be Afraid To Haggle – Most of the time the seller prices their items a little higher, because they expect people to haggle. So when looking for an item have a set price you are willing to pay for that item and refrain from going over it. Like if someone has an item priced for $10 and you are willing to pay $7 for it, low ball them at $5 and if they counter at $7 then take it, but if they bid for $8 then you still have some room to haggle. That being said don’t cheat them either be willing to pay a fair price for an item that will leave you and the seller feeling good about the trade.
5. During The End Of The Sale You Can Spend A Little Less – When the sale is coming to a close you can offer an even lower price than usual, mostly because the sellers don’t want to have to put the items back into their garages.
6. Ask If You Can Do Bundle/Bag Deals – Bag deals are when you pack items into a bag and you pay for they bag. Like if you fill a bag full of clothes and pay $5 for it. Bundle deals are when you can offer less money when buying more items. Like, if someone is offering 10 dinner plates for $.75 each offer $5 for the whole set. You can also get more items for less if you buy different items. Suppose someone is selling 10 plates for $7 and 10 glasses for $7 ask if you can purchase all 20 items for a combined price of $10. You spend less money and they have to put less away, everyone wins.
7. Plan Your Route – If you are shopping outside your neighborhood, plan your route first. This will allow you to save money on gas, because you aren’t driving all over town not knowing where you are going.

With these easy simple steps, you will be able to get more for your buck, and save yourself the stress and pain of unplanned yard sale shopping.

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