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How to make a good purchase at the garage sales

This year, the National Day of garage sales falls on August 11. And although everyone can arrange such a sale at any time, the holiday encourages residents of districts and cities to unite in the name of getting rid of unnecessary things and provide a vivid experience for shoppers.

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If you plan to visit the garage sale this year, our tips will help you get not only an excellent experience, but also the biggest discounts, writes US News.

Ask to check things before you buy. Open the umbrella to make sure it is working. Plug the curler into an outlet to see for certain that it heats up. Start the lawnmower. This will help to avoid disappointment due to the fact that you bought the thing, which is a place in the dustbin. If the item is to be repaired, discuss the discount with the seller in view of this annoying moment.

Plan ahead. Gone are the days when you could just drive through yards looking at garage sale signs. Today, sellers advertise online - for example, using the Yard Sale Treasure Map and Garage Sales by Map. Also, check out your local Craigslist and Nextdoor (a private social network for neighbors). When creating an itinerary, pay special attention to how sellers describe the product. Make sure the items advertised match what you're looking for, whether it's children's clothing or furniture.

Make a shopping list. Low prices can lead you to impulsively acquire unnecessary things. It is better to go home empty-handed than to spend money on a bunch of things you don’t need. If the current sale does not apply to things from your list, go on. If you buy furniture, measure the space in advance and pay attention to the size of the future purchase. Take a tape measure to make sure that the almost new leather section is really suitable for your living room.

Ask to increase the discount for the purchase of several items. If you want to buy a lot of jewelry, trinkets or toys, count all the prices and ask if the seller wants to get rid of this lot at a lower price. For example, if you want to buy 20 items for a dollar each, can you pay all 15 dollars.

But do not ask for a discount on each item. If you buy several large and several small items, do not bargain for one cent. Think about paying the full price for small items to establish mutual understanding with the owner, and then start negotiating discounts on large purchases.

For goods without tags offer your price. Sometimes sellers do not have time to label all things or they can have a whole table of items that will go away at the buyer's price. Decide how much you want to pay, and ask, “Would you like to take 5 dollars for this?”. Thus, you will not give the seller the opportunity to plan the price.

Use the phone. Pay attention to the brand and condition of the product and quickly review it on retail and second-hand sites. This will give you the perfect starting point for negotiations.

Consider your time. If you are looking for the best choice, go on sale early. And if you like to appear in the final and take away the mountain of the remains with big discounts, come at the end of the sale.

If your garage sale starts on a weekday and continues through the weekend, consider going during the week. You will not only have a choice of products, but also the full attention of the seller. It's harder to bargain when there are dozens of other customers looking to grab the same item.

Be friendly. Some sellers may be trying to get rid of actual junk, but many are selling items that connect to something in their lives. Ask to tell the history of the item and express your appreciation for this particular piece of art - the seller will highly appreciate your attitude. This, in turn, can lead to a discount or help the seller choose you if there are several buyers vying for the item.

Ask for help. Garage sales are rarely well organized. Ask sellers if they have a specific thing. This is a more efficient use of your time compared to diving into dusty boxes in search of a particular item.

Get ready to leave. If the goods are worth more than you planned, and the seller does not drop the price on Saturday morning, try to arrive in the evening, closer to the end of sales. If the item is still there, ask if the seller wants to offer a discount. In the end, he will have to drag it all home again if no one buys it, so the chances are great.

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