Pricing. It should be as clear as the nose on your face. Or in this case, the sticker on the vase.  A yard sale differs from a regular store in a lot of ways.  The prices aren’t always firm. Often, they’re a mere suggestion.  A jumping off point to start negotiations.  But, they need to be there. Clear enough that the buyer has a ballpark idea of what you’ll take for what you’re selling.

It’s a lot of work, pricing every item, no doubt. But, it will help your sale run so much more smoothly.  What if you had to find a salesperson and ask the price of each item at grocery store? Eventually, you’d go somewhere else. It would be too much work. It would be too much of a guessing game. This holds true for yard sales too.  Everyone isn’t ready to chat it up at the crack of dawn. And having to discuss every item they’re interested in may not be worth it to them.  And so, keys in hand, not bags, they’ll make their way back to their car.

You can make it easy on yourself.  Each and every item may not need a sticker.  Often, you can divide them into baskets, boxes, racks, or tables and ask a set price for everything within the group.

Also, having tags that specify when you’re firm on an item, or if the price is negotiable is a good idea.  And if you truly have no idea what to ask for something, try a “Make Me An Offer” sticker or sign.

If you keep in mind these simple pricing tips, your yard sale will be easier for the people who are working it to keep track of what things cost. And the shoppers will have a much easier time deciding what to buy as well.  It doesn’t take that much more time to properly prep for your sale, but it makes a big difference for all involved.  So, schedule a little extra time to price your yard sale items. Good luck!