Garage Sale Signs are Essential

Good garage sale signs are essential! This is a huge aspect of a successful sale that many people seem to neglect. Did you know that if you place an ad in our local paper, they will give you two free garage sale signs to promote your event? You have to go by the office and pick them up, but they are free…..a nice catch word for us thrifty souls. Let’s make the best use of your free signs and post them in very VISIBLE places. Let’s look at this visibility issue. Some folks are lucky enough to live in places that border large roads or are close enough to the main road that a sign or two will do the trick. Other folks do not have this luxury and must not only spend money on directions in their ad in the paper, if they live in the boondocks, but also need to provide enough signs to get buyers to their sales without any confusion. Signs should be in bold, eye-catching colors, I like the fluorescent signs personally. This is not everyone’s preference and that is understandable. If you choose not to use them, try attaching a balloon to each sign, use an orange cone near your sign, cut your sign into a star shape---something to catch the eye of the hunter. You can also purchase pre-made signs that are orange and black from local stores. These are helpful when they are in front of your house, but could become costly if you choose to use them as directional signs. Anything creative goes when it comes to signs. I have seen hand painted signs on wood that were catchy and unique. I have tracked painted directional arrows around neighborhoods. I have followed scant signs that had directions in the paper as support. I have trailed signs that were designed as large flowers with the sale information printed in the middle. Remember that signs should be constant in color so we can follow the path like good old treasure hunters. What types of signs that you choose to use are not as important as the decision to use the signs and be consistent! If you have annual or semi-annual sales, it might be worth your while to store the signs until the next year. Putting out the effort to assist shoppers in the locating your sale will benefit your overall cause. Old signs should be taken down once the event has occurred, this is just common sense and good garage sale etiquette. Good luck folks and hang those signs where they can be seen!