You are about to move and need to start packing all of those boxes. What a great time to decide what you will keep and what you should get rid of. A moving sale is a great way to lighten your load and put a few bucks in your wallet. Remember, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.

Here are a few tips from SMARTBOX for a successful moving sale:

1.Saturdays are usually the best day to have your sale; avoid holiday weekends.
2.Publicize your sale. Place an ad in the paper; pass out flyers; put up signs.
3.Put the price sticker in an easy-to-see location.
4.Start saving bags. Have tissue paper or newspaper on hand to wrap breakable items.
5.Keep all sets together. Store loose game pieces in a small bag and secure inside the box.
6.Display items together in groups such as sporting equipment and books. Hang clothing on a clothesline or rack for easy access.
7.Set up a cashier’s station with a cash box and plenty of change. Have on hand a calculator, scissors, tape, and markers.
8.When the sale is over, donate the remaining items.