Fall is a GREAT time to have a Garage Sale and make BIG BUCKS!!

This weekend I have planned a big garage sale. Now I live in the country so I do not have the luck of being in a city with alot of easy access or exposured so my sales take a little more planning.   In my experience the last several years Fall, holiday weekends, and Spring is the best time to have garage sales.  This week I not only dug through my closets for things but also pulled out my fall and christmas decorations I sorted out last year that I didn't want anymore.  My rule of thumb on clothes is if you haven't worn it in the last year, unless it something you have invested a good chunk of money in.....it's garage sale material.  Don't plan on getting out of it what you paid or "think its worth" good rule is about 30% of what the original value is.....at least that is a starting point.  I like to also have alot of 50 cent to $1 items to draw folks in but also have the other items that will really get you some money.  Great all year staples that are good for your garage sales are furniture, appliances, jeans, shoes, and brand name clothing.  Coats and sweathers are good this time of year.  Even though I pack up stuff after my sale and put it out again the next time I always try to make sure everything is still priced and in good condition.  On a garage sale weekend I can make anywhere from $200-$500 with very little effort.  So make the plunge, join the fun, have a Fall Garage Sale and make yourself some Big Bucks!