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Tips for Shoppers
Home » Antiques » Garage Sales » Tips for ShoppersIf you are a "garage saler", then there are also a number of tips for you to ensure that you get the best deals and make the best use of your time. Before you start out on your day of "garage-saling", check the classified ads and map out a route. This will save you time and help you get the most out of your day. Come prepared with a list of things you are seeking and enough small bills to give the exact amount you want to pay for the item. It's also a good idea to bring measurements and a tape measure if you are a looking for something for a specific purpose, such as curtains. Don't always trust the box that something is in. It's not uncommon for people to upgrade equipment and then sell their old equipment in the new box. Always take the item out and give it a once over before you decide to buy. It's also a good idea to beware of baby furniture, such as cribs, car seats, and playpens. Check with the Consumer Product Safety Commission at (800) 638-6772 if you're in doubt.
When it comes to haggling, don't be afraid to bargain, but be reasonable. If you've talked the seller down 50 cents, don't pay with a $50 bill or run out to your Porsche for more money. Ask the seller to name their price on unmarked items or items that may have lost their tag. If you find something you want, hang on to it while you are shopping. If you decide you don't want it, put it back neatly where you found it. Last, don't feel obligated to walk away from a sale with a purchase. You are under no obligation to buy something just because you stopped in. If there's nothing you want, there's nothing you want.
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