One of the best ways to get rid of old or unwanted items is to have a garage sale. Garage sales can help clear that clutter in the attic, or get rid of outdated items to make room for new items. They are held almost every weekend around the country, and have remained the most popular way for people to profit from unwanted items, and shoppers to find great deals on used items.

Also referred to as a yard sale , junk sale, rummage sale, or a moving sale, a garage sale is usually an informal sale by an individual to get rid of unwanted items. The sale usually takes place in a garage, the driveway, or is spread across a yard. They usually involve the sale of slightly used or outdated items that the owner no longer uses, wants, or has room for. Many times, garage sales take place when someone is moving out of their residence and looking to downsize prior to the move. Spring cleaning is also a popular time for garage sales to take place, with the seller often advertising by means of the local paper, flyers, or yard signs. Some ways to be successful with a garage sale include proper advertisement, organization, a wide variety of items to choose from, bargain prices, and selling items that are popular for the season.

Garage sales have been around for years and have always been a great way to make a small profit from unwanted items. Those items that have been stuffed in the attic collecting dust are many times the exact thing someone has been searching for. One’s junk is truly someone else’s treasure.