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So, you’ve decided to have a garage sale but are wondering how to drum up interest and draw in shoppers? A little extra effort in promotion can make a big difference in how many people come to check out your stuff.

Time to promote your sale like a seasoned seller!

Make your garage sale listing sing

Give your sale a fun and attention grabbing title. Tell everyone what you are selling and get creative with what you write. Listings with descriptions are a surefire way to entice shoppers and let them know what your sale is all about.

Remember that the earlier you prepare, the better your turnout numbers. Shoppers are able to save and 'favourite' your sale on the website well in advance, so having your listing in tip-top shape earlier on reaps shopper shaped rewards!

Want some more tips on how to craft a stellar sale listing? Check out this blog post.

Upload pics to your sale listing

The data tells us that pages that have pics are viewed more than pages that don't. Displaying 3-4 photos of your very best items will help you attract buyers and make your sale page more unique.

Download free promo materials

There's posters, directional signage, bunting, price tags and more available to download from your seller dashboard that you can use to advertise your sale in the lead up to your event.

Tell the world on social media

Social media is where it is at. You can paste a link to your sale listing directly onto social media, or download our customisable social media tiles to share with your friends.

Make sure to post on your local Facebook Buy Swap Sell Groups and Community Noticeboards too - these pages are goldmines for secondhand shoppers.

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Go door to door

Print out letterbox slips from your seller dashboard to tell your neighbours what you're doing. Try to leave sufficient time for this so you're not rushed heading around your area.

Signage signage signage

In the week before your garage sale get your signage up. Be loud and proud. Then take it down again after your sale. Download ready-made templates from your seller dashboard.

For more tips and tricks, tune in to the 2024 garage sale masterclass for more insights.

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Garage Sale Trail 2025 is happening on 8-9 & 15-16 November, Australia-wide.

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