• Look at your list of items for sale. Visit secondhand shops, retail stores, etc. to determine prices for each.
• Record the price on a tag or sticker and place on the item in an easy-to-see location. Use different colored stickers or an identification code on the tags if more than one family is involved in your sale.
• Start saving shopping bags and cartons to make it more convenient for customers. Have tissue paper or newspaper on hand to wrap glass, knickknacks and other fragile purchases.
• Bundle or package all sets, groups, or units together so customers know what they are getting. Put loose game pieces in a sealable bag and secure inside the box.
• Set up the yard, garage or basement so that all "For Sale" items will be separated from items not for sale.
• Display items in groups according to type, such as kitchen utensils, sporting goods, tools, etc. If possible, hang clothing on a clothesline or rack for easy viewing.
• Set up a cashier's desk with a calculator, scissors, tape, string, markers, a cash box and plenty of change.
• Be prepared for the weather to change at any time. Have several large sheets of plastic handy to quickly cover everything.
• To keep the kids busy, buy a few varieties of soft drinks and bottled water. Ice them down in a cooler the night before. Tell the kids that the money they earn selling drinks is their reward for helping. On a hot summer day, a cold drink will be a welcome relief to shoppers.
• Assign everyone a responsibility for the day, like cashier, clerk, organizer, etc.