{"id":9935,"date":"2023-09-08T14:45:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/?p=9935"},"modified":"2023-09-08T14:45:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:45:08","slug":"best-time-for-garage-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s The Best Time To Have a Garage Sale (Explained!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s everyone&#8217;s favorite season &#8211; yard sale season! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who has hosted my fair share of garage and yard sales over the years, I know how exciting (and daunting) it can be trying to plan the perfect sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many factors to think about, but timing is absolutely critical if you want to attract the most shoppers and make as much money as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Choosing the <strong>right day and month for your sale requires<\/strong> some strategy and insider knowledge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I&#8217;m going to deep dive into how to pick the optimal date and time for your garage or yard sale based on tons of trial and error on my end! I&#8217;ll share tips on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The best months and why<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perfect days of the week to hold your sale<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal start\/end times and why early matters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How weather impact your date<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>My hard-learned lessons from past sales!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your next garage sale to be your best yet, you need to plan the timing intentionally. Let&#8217;s get into the details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#You_May_Also_Like\" title=\"You May Also Like\">You May Also Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Choosing_the_Right_Month_for_More_Shoppers\" title=\"Choosing the Right Month for More Shoppers\">Choosing the Right Month for More Shoppers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#1_Spring_%E2%80%93_Prime_Yard_Sale_Season\" title=\"1. Spring &#8211; Prime Yard Sale Season\">1. Spring &#8211; Prime Yard Sale Season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#2_Summer_Sales_%E2%80%93_Hot_or_Not\" title=\"2. Summer Sales &#8211; Hot or Not?\">2. Summer Sales &#8211; Hot or Not?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#3_Fall_and_Winter_%E2%80%93_Dont_Overlook_Them\" title=\"3. Fall and Winter &#8211; Don&#8217;t Overlook Them!\">3. Fall and Winter &#8211; Don&#8217;t Overlook Them!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#4_Area-Specific_Factors_to_Consider\" title=\"4. Area-Specific Factors to Consider\">4. Area-Specific Factors to Consider<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Choosing_the_Optimal_Day_of_the_Week\" title=\"Choosing the Optimal Day of the Week\">Choosing the Optimal Day of the Week<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Saturdays_Are_King\" title=\"Saturdays Are King\">Saturdays Are King<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Sundays_%E2%80%93_Great_for_Extending\" title=\"Sundays &#8211; Great for Extending\">Sundays &#8211; Great for Extending<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Holiday_and_3-Day_Weekends\" title=\"Holiday and 3-Day Weekends\">Holiday and 3-Day Weekends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Fridays_and_Weekdays\" title=\"Fridays and Weekdays\">Fridays and Weekdays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#First_Weekend_of_the_Month\" title=\"First Weekend of the Month\">First Weekend of the Month<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Set_the_Right_Start_and_End_Time\" title=\"Set the Right Start and End Time\">Set the Right Start and End Time<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Start_Super_Early\" title=\"Start Super Early\">Start Super Early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#End_in_the_Afternoon\" title=\"End in the Afternoon\">End in the Afternoon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Weather_Can_Make_or_Break_Your_Sale\" title=\"Weather Can Make or Break Your Sale\">Weather Can Make or Break Your Sale<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Scorching_Heat_May_Kill_Sales\" title=\"Scorching Heat May Kill Sales\">Scorching Heat May Kill Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Rainy_Days_Are_Risky\" title=\"Rainy Days Are Risky\">Rainy Days Are Risky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Cool_Cloudy_Perfect\" title=\"Cool, Cloudy = Perfect\">Cool, Cloudy = Perfect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Adjust_for_Regional_Climates\" title=\"Adjust for Regional Climates\">Adjust for Regional Climates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Work_With_Local_Rules_and_Regulations\" title=\"Work With Local Rules and Regulations\">Work With Local Rules and Regulations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Are_Permits_Required\" title=\"Are Permits Required?\">Are Permits Required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Are_There_Sale_Limits\" title=\"Are There Sale Limits?\">Are There Sale Limits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#Are_Weekend_Sales_Restricted\" title=\"Are Weekend Sales Restricted?\">Are Weekend Sales Restricted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/best-time-for-garage-sale\/#My_Lessons_Learned_From_Trial_and_Error\" title=\"My Lessons Learned From Trial and Error\">My Lessons Learned From Trial and Error<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_May_Also_Like\"><\/span>You May Also Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/garage-sale-sign-ad-samples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9915\"><strong>10 Sample Garage Sale Ads Sign That Work (Funny, Catchy..)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/how-to-set-up-a-garage-sale-without-tables\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9231\"><strong>How To Set Up a Garage Sale Without Tables (17 Easy Ideas)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/how-to-sell-everything-at-a-garage-sale\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9155\"><strong>How To Sell Everything At a Garage Sale (My 10 Tips)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/how-to-accept-payment-at-your-garage-sale\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8950\"><strong>How To Accept Payment at Your Garage Sale (Cash, Venmo, etc)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Month_for_More_Shoppers\"><\/span>Choosing the Right Month for More Shoppers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first key decision is picking the <em>best month for your yard sale. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopper behavior changes a lot based on season and climate. Here are your top options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spring_%E2%80%93_Prime_Yard_Sale_Season\"><\/span>1. Spring &#8211; Prime Yard Sale Season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to crown a single best month for a garage sale, <strong>I&#8217;d say April or May.<\/strong> Early spring is prime yard sale season in many colder climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Multi-Family-Garage-Sale.webp\" alt=\"Multi Family Garage Sale\" class=\"wp-image-8974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Multi-Family-Garage-Sale.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Multi-Family-Garage-Sale-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Multi-Family-Garage-Sale-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Multi-Family-Garage-Sale-600x398.webp 600w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Multi-Family-Garage-Sale-136x90.webp 136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People have been cooped up all winter and are just itching to get out of the house and hunt for bargains as soon as the weather turns warm! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s like everyone gets yard sale fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now summer is pretty solid too, don&#8217;t get me wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a reason the 2nd Saturday of August was declared <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaldaycalendar.com\/national-garage-sale-day-second-saturday-in-august\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Garage Sale Day.<\/a><\/strong> A summer weekend sale can definitely turn a nice profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be prepared for major crowds and competition from neighboring sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Summer_Sales_%E2%80%93_Hot_or_Not\"><\/span>2. Summer Sales &#8211; Hot or Not?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so early spring reigns supreme in my experience<strong><em>. But what about summer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June-August can be a good option<\/strong>, especially leading up to Memorial Day or other summer holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Flea-Market.webp\" alt=\"Flea Market\" class=\"wp-image-8980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Flea-Market.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Flea-Market-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Flea-Market-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Flea-Market-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Flea-Market-135x90.webp 135w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is making sure extreme heat doesn&#8217;t deter shoppers in your region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I&#8217;ve found scorching hot weekends in July\/August with temps above 90\u00b0F <\/strong>much harder for sales. Few people want to bake in the sun for hours digging through garages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But more mild summers with temps in the<strong> 70s-80s\u00b0F <\/strong>can absolutely bring out shoppers. Just be strategic &#8211; <em><strong>have tents, shade, cold water\/drinks, etc<\/strong><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later evening sale times also make sense in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fall_and_Winter_%E2%80%93_Dont_Overlook_Them\"><\/span>3. Fall and Winter &#8211; Don&#8217;t Overlook Them!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While spring and summer are peak <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Garage_sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">garage sale <\/a><\/strong>seasons, I&#8217;ve had great turnouts hosting sales in September through November as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cooling weather is appealing again after a hot summer. And buyers start looking for deals on fall\/winter gear. Less competition is also nice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I probably wouldn&#8217;t advise sales in the actual winter months in cold regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I have friends in warmer southern areas who swear by winter garage sales when snowbird tourists flock in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So know your local climate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Area-Specific_Factors_to_Consider\"><\/span>4. Area-Specific Factors to Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One tip is to chat with neighbors and get a feel for the cadence of sales in your specific town or region within the broader seasons I outlined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you live near lakes or beaches, obviously summer weekends will be huge. College towns thrive around school schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And some cities or communities have designated yard sale weekends or monthly events that you should align with. Do your homework!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Optimal_Day_of_the_Week\"><\/span>Choosing the Optimal Day of the Week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve picked a month with historically good garage sale foot traffic, the next key decision is choosing the best day of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturdays_Are_King\"><\/span>Saturdays Are King<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a no-brainer. In most areas, Saturday mornings are by far the busiest and best day for yard sales, hands down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are off work and eager to hit the neighborhood sales early and spend the whole morning browsing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, have everything set up by <strong>6-7 am<\/strong> at the latest to catch the early birds. Expect a big early rush from sunrise to about <strong>10 am <\/strong>as people do their Saturday ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sundays_%E2%80%93_Great_for_Extending\"><\/span>Sundays &#8211; Great for Extending<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people swear by Sundays for sales as well. My preference is actually to do a Saturday and Sunday sale if I have enough stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sundays tend to be a bit more low-key. I get more serious hagglers versus excitement on Saturdays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it can definitely extend your sale and capture people out running errands or coming home from church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holiday_and_3-Day_Weekends\"><\/span>Holiday and 3-Day Weekends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever a holiday like<strong> Memorial Day or July 4th falls on a Monday<\/strong>, having a yard sale that full <strong>3-day weekend from Friday to Sunday can be fantastic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People have time off work and are ready to shop and celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also recommend sales on other<strong> 3-day weekends like Labor Day. <\/strong>The extended hours really benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_65e6f2-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_65e6f2-3a, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column_65e6f2-3a:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 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Many prohibit commerce on the actual holiday but allow the full weekend. Just something to confirm in local ordinances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fridays_and_Weekdays\"><\/span>Fridays and Weekdays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In my experience, Fridays tend to be hit or miss for sales, and weekdays even more so unless you have a stay-at-home parent customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are busy working. I would only do a Friday sale to extend a weekend event, or a weekday if you want only serious diehard shoppers. Expect slower sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Weekend_of_the_Month\"><\/span>First Weekend of the Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a bonus insider tip! Consider holding your sale the first weekend of the month, especially if it falls early after paychecks hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Well, people tend to have more disposable cash right after getting paid at the end of the prior month. Take advantage of that wallet flush!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_the_Right_Start_and_End_Time\"><\/span>Set the Right Start and End Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key decision is setting start and end times to get maximum traffic when shoppers are most active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Super_Early\"><\/span>Start Super Early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Serious garage sale buyers&#8217; alarm wakes up at dawn ready to hit the sales at first light. I suggest officially starting your sale at <strong>7 a.m. or even 6 a.m. if allowed in your area.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Start-Your-Garage-Sale.webp\" alt=\"Start Your Garage Sale\" class=\"wp-image-9031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Start-Your-Garage-Sale.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Start-Your-Garage-Sale-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Start-Your-Garage-Sale-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Start-Your-Garage-Sale-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Start-Your-Garage-Sale-135x90.webp 135w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to be set up, coffee brewed, and ready to rock when those early birds arrive. The early crowd really maximizes sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start late you will completely miss the morning crown. Don&#8217;t worry about waking up that early &#8211; just go to bed earlier or nap later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End_in_the_Afternoon\"><\/span>End in the Afternoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equally as important is having a later end time, ideally <strong>3-5 p.m<\/strong>. if you can last that long. Many people work mornings and come out mid-day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendors often loop back around later to negotiate leftover goods too. You want a long selling window to capture traffic all day. Consider 10 am-5 pm<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I shot myself in the foot having a sale <strong>9 am-12 pm once.<\/strong> Too short and I missed out! Stay open as long in the day as you can withstand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_Can_Make_or_Break_Your_Sale\"><\/span>Weather Can Make or Break Your Sale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask any garage sale pro, and they&#8217;ll confirm &#8211; weather is a huge factor when planning your date! A few things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scorching_Heat_May_Kill_Sales\"><\/span>Scorching Heat May Kill Sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme summer heat waves over 90\u00b0F+ are bad, bad news for turnout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Summer-Garage-Sale.webp\" alt=\"Summer Garage Sale\" class=\"wp-image-9956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Summer-Garage-Sale.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Summer-Garage-Sale-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Summer-Garage-Sale-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Summer-Garage-Sale-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Summer-Garage-Sale-135x90.webp 135w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people want to stand sweating in a yard for hours or leave pets in hot cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for muggy humidity! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always watch the forecast and will reschedule if an intense heat wave hits. Consider an evening sale if it&#8217;s blistering out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rainy_Days_Are_Risky\"><\/span>Rainy Days Are Risky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While scattered showers are manageable with tarps, all-day heavy rain or storms will of course kill attendance. It&#8217;s heartbreaking when bad weather hits unexpectedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend having a backup rain date planned just in case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though sometimes rainy days end up ok &#8211; I&#8217;ve had sales still do decently in drizzle when buyers need to get out of the house! So it can go either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cool_Cloudy_Perfect\"><\/span>Cool, Cloudy = Perfect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cool, cloudy weekends with highs in the 60s-70s\u00b0F tend to be magical for sales in my experience. The weather keeps people lingering and browsing for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunny days can get warm later on, while overcast skies offer pleasant refuge if you have lots priced to move!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_for_Regional_Climates\"><\/span>Adjust for Regional Climates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in more temperature regions, cold snaps and snow obviously kill sales too. Consider your area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Miami, 90\u00b0F may be normal while 60s are jacket weather. Tailor decisions to your local climate. Check average temps and precipitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_With_Local_Rules_and_Regulations\"><\/span>Work With Local Rules and Regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you settle on a date, there are some legalities to be aware of based on where you live:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Permits_Required\"><\/span>Are Permits Required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many municipalities require you to <a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/do-you-need-a-permit-for-a-garage-sale\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5403\"><strong>obtain permits to hold garage sales<\/strong><\/a>, especially for multi-family sales. There may also be rules about signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing can shut down your sale quicker than a visit from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caceo.us\/page\/WhatIsCodeEnforcement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">code enforcement officer!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Sale_Limits\"><\/span>Are There Sale Limits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To control neighborhood disruption, many cities limit sales to 2-3 per year at a single home. Some prohibit sale &#8220;swap meets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found out the hard way that my town only allows 3 per address annually. Oops! Read up on the frequency limits so you don&#8217;t go over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Weekend_Sales_Restricted\"><\/span>Are Weekend Sales Restricted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, check if sales are limited on certain days. For example, my old town prohibited sales on Sundays due to noise. Others ban major holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully review the municipal codes so you pick compliant dates and don&#8217;t get in trouble!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Lessons_Learned_From_Trial_and_Error\"><\/span>My Lessons Learned From Trial and Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to wrap up by quickly sharing a few key lessons I&#8217;ve learned from hosting sales:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>My May sales always outperform April due to nicer weather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I purposely avoid competing local events that steal buyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never again will I do a short 4-hour sale &#8211; missed sales!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sundays attract more casual hagglers than thrill-seekers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cool overcast days boost attendance over sunny\/hot ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales on the first weekend of the month when people have more cash are huge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, these examples demonstrate that the month, day of the week, specific dates, hours, and even weather make a BIG difference in garage sale turnout and sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get any of those key factors wrong, and it can really hurt your numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When everything aligns perfectly? You&#8217;ll have an incredibly successful sale!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So in your planning, carefully consider the tips I outlined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding that ideal date and time requires thought, local knowledge, and often a bit of lucky timing with the weather. But it&#8217;s so worth it when your hard work pays off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know if you have any other questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy selling!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s everyone&#8217;s favorite season &#8211; yard sale season! As someone who has hosted my fair share of garage and yard sales over the years, I know how exciting (and daunting) it can be trying to plan the perfect sale. 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