Comments on: Reader comment of the week!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:42:36 +0000

Yeah, I had a fine notice mailed to me after leaving signs
for too long and it was only overnight!
I always go and take my signs down but that
particular day I was beat after the sale. I took
down some of the signs but forgot some.

Yeah I think they have patrols or something.
The problem was that I put my address on it.
I did that because my street is winding and
many people were having yard sales as well.

So I have learned never put your address on
the signs.

By: dogzmum

dogzmum — Sat, 16 May 2009 04:02:32 +0000

And, there are actually monetary FINES for signs left posted on public poles, etc. The city is looking for money, and this is a no brainer for them!

By: J Wojcik

J Wojcik — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:55:52 +0000

Terrific tips…will print them out and save for when I have a sale.

One other item that needs to be addressed are the signs people put up for their sale. They need to remove them once the sale is over! I HATE seeing signs posted for weeks or months prior to the current date. It’s called responsibility and not littering the environment.

OK, now I’ll get off my soapbox !

By: Kelly from Almost Frugal

Kelly from Almost Frugal — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:09:38 +0000

Oh my goodness- that is a complete list of garage sale tips! We can’t do garage sales in France (where I live) and I miss them so, but I’ve never put one myself. I’m going to forward this to those I know who are going to do a garage sale this summer- it’s really all you need to know.

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Jb — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:23:45 +0000

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By: Cindy Livesey

Cindy Livesey — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:48:08 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I always just wing it when it comes to garage sales. Also wanted to let you know I enjoy your articles.