{"id":36939,"date":"2019-04-27T07:41:43","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T11:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/?p=36939"},"modified":"2025-01-10T05:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T05:06:48","slug":"15-popular-items-worth-money-at-yard-sales-to-look-for-the-saturday-weekend-review-278","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2019\/04\/27\/15-popular-items-worth-money-at-yard-sales-to-look-for-the-saturday-weekend-review-278\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Popular Items Worth Money At Yard Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/span>Estimated reading time: <\/span>11<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yard sales are starting to pop up around our community, meaning opportunity-seeking frugal-minded buyers will be out in full force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We enjoy looking to see what we can find, and it’s nice to get up early on a Saturday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing our son to yard sales also helps him understand the value of money and why buying new is not the only option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch for these 15 popular items at yard sales if you plan to save or earn extra money to pay off debt or stash in the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scanning Yard Sales Fast For the Best Bargains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting the best bargains at a yard sale takes experience, precision, and excellent negotiating skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most often, you’ll find two types of people who visit yard sales;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Those looking to get a deal and save money on items they would typically buy or need to buy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Those looking to buy items worth money to resell to make even more money<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    We fall into both categories because we are a frugal family, and earning extra money on the side is what we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We visit the second-hand shops in town just about once a week, souring the shelves for deals we can re-sell online to make a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The idea is to earn a profit to pay for the items we need, cancel that purchase or make it accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make sense?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, we bought a wood art easel from Melissa and Doug for $5 from Goodwill and sold it online for $30. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The list goes on and on, but you have to know what you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Turn A Profit To Pay Off Debt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Buying and selling items are not for everyone, but there is lots of money to be made if you’re in for the financial ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As everyone knows, thrift store prices have been on the rise lately for whatever reason; greed sounds about right, but we won’t go there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We’ve found ourselves leaning more towards the Thrift Store, Bibles for Missions, and the Goodwill because it is tax-free, and the prices are far less than Value Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Although we take advantage of 50% off <\/strong>or promotional days at local thrift stores, our big money-maker is community yard sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I wish we could get out to more garage sales throughout the summer, but we have to limit ourselves right now as our son is only four years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Trying to wake a 4-year-old up at 7 am to be ready to hunt for deals at garage sales can be tricky, but most often, he’s up anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are Yard Sales Worth it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you are hosting a yard sale, I’d, of course, it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you donate items, you earn no money. However, If you sell the items, you make money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The financial part of garage sales is common sense, but you can make a little or far more than anticipated depending on yard sale prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Savvy buyers will even negotiate, bargain and fight for an item, especially if they know it’s worth money at your yard sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The last thing you want to do is waste time at yard sales, so the game’s name is to get in and get out as fast as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Time is money for some people who have other things they’d rather or need to be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Even hosting yard sales throughout the summer is hit or miss based on time spent hosting them and money earned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you have nothing better to do that particular day, go for it; if not, hold off until you can run a yard sale without wasting valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Sells Well At Yard Sales?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As buyers and re-sellers of yard sales, there are certain items that we look for specifically as we know how to sell them and, for the most part, know their worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If we don’t, we Google the item to see the current sale price, which will help us decide whether or not to negotiate for a yard sale item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let’s look at some of the most popular items buyers look for at yard sales in no particular order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These are some of the best items to sell that will net you the most money hosting or buying at yard sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to bring in more money, have the kids host a yard sale, bake sale<\/a><\/strong> or offer bottles of water, pop, or sell juice to buyers for profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Keep An Eye Out At Yard Sales For These Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For the most part, anything in-store or online selling with high price tags and brand-name items will sell to the right buyer for the right price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Brand New Wrapped Products<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Brand Name Baby and Kids Products<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Indoor and Outdoor Furniture<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Toys, vintage toys, Old games<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Televisions, Stereo equipment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Yard\/Home Maintenance\/Tools<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Music\/Vinyl<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Jewellery and Costume Jewellery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Artwork\/Home decor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Large and Small appliances<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. Camping and Sports Equipment <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    12. Brand Name Clothing\/Shoes\/Handbags\/Wallets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    13. Books<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    14. Vintage Signs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    15. Workout Gear and Equipment <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    16. Brand Name Cookware<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Worst Yard Sales Items To Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Our eyes are always on new products, household items, toys, especially vintage or new items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Anything that falls under the baby and kids products or toys category is our big seller for profit in the CBB home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The worst for profit is books for resale; however, a yard sale is a perfect place to snag a deal next to local library blow-out sales or online sellers if you want to buy books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you don’t want to own a book, taking it from the library is the best option since it is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What to look for when buying for resale at yard sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      I’m no vintage professional, but you might want to Google it if you see something in great shape that you know is old, no longer produced or in medium to high demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Most buyers already know what they are looking for and don’t waste time looking at anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      When we visit yard sales for items we can resell for profit, a few things are MUST before any negotiation occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. What shape is the item in?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Does it come with a box? <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Can it sell without a box?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Are all the parts present?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. How much is the original or current sales price at the stores?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Is the item in demand?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. How old is the item?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Can we profit from the item?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Yard Sales And Your Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Expectations before purchasing at yard sales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n