I live quite rurally which makes a tag sale quite challenging. A newspaper ad will be important so the community is aware I’m out here and have some fantastic buys for them. It isn’t like living in the heavily populated areas where you can just flip up a sign and everyone sees it while driving about their day. Since I do live rurally, people will have to decide if it’s worth coming all the way out here. They want to know if there is something they need or have been looking for. The ad should tell them about any big items or the most popular items to spark their interest. Timing is imperative. Take into consideration when everyone has some cash available. The first of the month is usually good, as many are paid bimonthly or monthly and will include those who are paid weekly as well. Attracting the most people as possible to come check things out. With the Internet, there are areas on Facebook or similar social media groups, that you can sell your larger items or post the tag sale even itself. You will get people who are definitely interested as they are looking around already for items they need. Once you set the date, you can let your neighbors know, as they too may have a plethora of goods to sell. Then, you have a neighborhood tag sale which is a real encouragement for people coming out your way. Continue reading “Preparing For Tag Sale Success”