[Ken D.]

Originally Posted by M2inOR

Down here in Marsh Bend, we had two: the 1st one was the first one I ever had. Joined a few neighbors to conduct one. Even better was that another neighbor organized it, and even took care of selling my stuff. We raised over $1,000 and donated the proceeds to the local middle/high school track team, and got an actual receipt for tax purposes.

Repeated with a 2nd one a few months ago with 15 other neighbors, and all did very well. What I didn't sell of my own stuff, I donated to Goodwill.

A a neighborhood group we were all quite satisfied with the results.

I had a nice Thomasville Bunk bed set that didn't get any interest at that 2nd sale, but did sell afterwards using a next door sale listing.

I doubt the receipt for the donation has any tax benefits with the increased standard tax deduction.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by My Daily Run

I have been here for 10 years...although I didn't bring much I have accumulated lots...I was wondering if it's worth the time and effort to have a yard sale or should I donate it...never had one and I've never been to one...need advice

Like everything else, it depends. Before moving to the villages, I am a pack rat, we did several garage sales and I did thousands per day. Aside wife screamed throw it out.
As i said I had a lot of stuff. We loaded up the car, wife screaming all the way-throw it out. I went to a metal recycler and handed her roughly $500 for what she want to take to the dump.

You are better off if you try to get other neighbors interested in doing one. Several homes will attract more buyers and hopefully prevent neighbors from objecting to the intrusion.

Depending on what you have, I think the Baptist Thrift Store off Citizens blvd or Habitat for Humanity will pick it up at your home-furniture.

[Weiserj]

I just moved here and am trying to complete my house. I’m interested, what you have? Love garage sales not just for buying but meeting my neighbors! ❤️

[Holpat39]

I've had several garage sales over the years and really enjoyed the social aspect of them. I had repeat customers over the years. It is work but I've made anywhere from 300.00 to 1,000 depending what I was selling. I think they are not as popular as previous but to me it was always fun to interact with all kinds of friendly people looking for a bargain.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Had a garage/yard sale once. Personal opinion, do not waste your time. Only items we sold easily were good condtioned/name brand golf clubs and childrens clothes. At that time we did not live in TV. Highly suspect that there is very little demand for childrens clothes in TV.

Also, very few people interested in furniture. Suspect that transportation costs and/or energy to do it make them un marketable.

We made $150. and spent 30 hours doing this. On the plus side $150 was tax free. $100.00 was on the golf clubs. Small items such as household products did not sell.

Like anything else there are things that sell and things that don't. Children's clothes I am far from a snob but I would never buy used clothes.

[wdst1]

Originally Posted by My Daily Run

I have been here for 10 years...although I didn't bring much I have accumulated lots...I was wondering if it's worth the time and effort to have a yard sale or should I donate it...never had one and I've never been to one...need advice

It’s a lot of work and IMO not worth the time of people trying to haggle the price with you. Donate it or sell on the classifies.

[skippy05]

donate it all to goodwill, ask for a 'receipt'. go online with their receipt and enter it into the goodwill system, declare your own values for the goods online, print out and use for tax deductions. much better return than a yard sale.

[bobnyce]

Originally Posted by My Daily Run

I have been here for 10 years...although I didn't bring much I have accumulated lots...I was wondering if it's worth the time and effort to have a yard sale or should I donate it...never had one and I've never been to one...need advice

You will waste your time! No one really wants what we have as we found out when we sold our home up north. Could not give it away. Donate to the Salvation Army because they always find a use for it!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by DAVES

Like anything else there are things that sell and things that don't. Children's clothes I am far from a snob but I would never buy used clothes.

My eldest daughter has her own Vintage Clothing Shop. You'd be surprised how much people love that stuff!

[fifilebon]

Originally Posted by My Daily Run

I have been here for 10 years...although I didn't bring much I have accumulated lots...I was wondering if it's worth the time and effort to have a yard sale or should I donate it...never had one and I've never been to one...need advice

I hosted several yard sales prior to moving here. I found them to be fun. I enjoyed meeting the assortment of people who troll yard sales, and I love haggling about a 50c item. If you don't see pleasure/entertainment/amusement in any of those details then don't bother. You can sell the more valuable items on this forum or Marketplace, and toss the rest.

[TCNY61]

Originally Posted by My Daily Run

I have been here for 10 years...although I didn't bring much I have accumulated lots...I was wondering if it's worth the time and effort to have a yard sale or should I donate it...never had one and I've never been to one...need advice

I have had a few yard sales here in NY. Were I live now is off the beaten path and only take in $500 or so on a weekend. Usually getting rid of kid things and household goods. Were I lived previously it was near a highway and one weekend we made $2000 on Saturday and about $1500 on Sunday. We make sure we clean up the items and present them well, you should see how some sales are.