10 Items You Need When You Go Garage Sale Shopping
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Rhett Kennedy asked:
10 Items to take when you go garage sale shopping
I have put together a list of 10 items that I suggest you take along with you on your garage sale treasure hunts. I have found these items to be very useful.
Cell Phone – A cell phone comes in very handy when you find an unfamiliar item you think might sell for a nice profit on eBay. With the cell phone, you can call or text a family member or friend who can check the item online. I suggest checking eBay and maybe also Amazon. Be sure to check “completed” sales on eBay. Texting on the cell phone might be a better option if you are worried you might stand out to the seller. It’s not a good idea for the seller to know you are checking online pricing so you might want to return to the car and make the call if you like. If your cell has a camera, you can also take a picture of the item to help your family or friend identify the item.
Batteries – If you run across an item that needs batteries, it is a good idea to test it first. Don’t trust the batteries that may come with the item.
Extension cord – Same idea as the batteries. It’s a good idea to plug in electric devices to see if they work.
Magnifying glass and/or jeweler’s loop – Always handy. My eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be. A magnifying glass will give you a better look at an item. A jeweler’s loop is great for checking maker’s marks on items. I have found a small 10k mark on a $1 ring that I would have missed if I didn’t have the loop.
Resource books – When I am at home, I do most of my research online. But when you are out garage sale hunting, you might want a few resource books. A coin book and a stamp book are always a good choice. You can add a few more resource books if you like. I would also suggest taking along the list I have put together and provided on the blog of 100 items that sell on eBay.
Note book – A blank notebook can be used to record items and item price for later reference. It’s a good idea to keep track of how much you paid for an item so you can later determine how much profit you made when you sell it. You might also want to us a pocket calendar to record your mileage. Mileage is tax deductable if you are filing taxes on the online profit and expenses of your garage sale finds.
GPS – When your travels include multiple stops, a portable GPS is great to have. I would keep close to home because I would easily become lost when driving in unfamiliar neighborhoods. All the turns and stops caused me to become lost and I would waste a lot of time trying to find where I was. I am sure I missed a lot of sales. Now I use the portable GPS. The GPS not only helps me get home but lets me wonder around in unfamiliar areas without worrying about becoming lost. I can also program multiple addresses and the GPS will plan the best route. I suggest you do some research on available GPS features and chose one that fits your needs.
Screw driver and pliers – Tools are useful to take things apart so they fit in your car or truck. You can add as many as you like, but I would suggest a ***** driver and pliers as a minimum.
Boxes – I suggest a couple sizes. You can collapse them so they are flat and take up less room. You might also want to use one or 2 of the plastic storage boxes like Wal-Mart sells if you have the room. Be sure to take tape to seal the box tops.
Rope and/or bungee cords – Handy for tying things down or tying things together.
I have found these items to be very useful when going garage sale shopping.
JACKSON
10 Items to take when you go garage sale shopping
I have put together a list of 10 items that I suggest you take along with you on your garage sale treasure hunts. I have found these items to be very useful.
Cell Phone – A cell phone comes in very handy when you find an unfamiliar item you think might sell for a nice profit on eBay. With the cell phone, you can call or text a family member or friend who can check the item online. I suggest checking eBay and maybe also Amazon. Be sure to check “completed” sales on eBay. Texting on the cell phone might be a better option if you are worried you might stand out to the seller. It’s not a good idea for the seller to know you are checking online pricing so you might want to return to the car and make the call if you like. If your cell has a camera, you can also take a picture of the item to help your family or friend identify the item.
Batteries – If you run across an item that needs batteries, it is a good idea to test it first. Don’t trust the batteries that may come with the item.
Extension cord – Same idea as the batteries. It’s a good idea to plug in electric devices to see if they work.
Magnifying glass and/or jeweler’s loop – Always handy. My eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be. A magnifying glass will give you a better look at an item. A jeweler’s loop is great for checking maker’s marks on items. I have found a small 10k mark on a $1 ring that I would have missed if I didn’t have the loop.
Resource books – When I am at home, I do most of my research online. But when you are out garage sale hunting, you might want a few resource books. A coin book and a stamp book are always a good choice. You can add a few more resource books if you like. I would also suggest taking along the list I have put together and provided on the blog of 100 items that sell on eBay.
Note book – A blank notebook can be used to record items and item price for later reference. It’s a good idea to keep track of how much you paid for an item so you can later determine how much profit you made when you sell it. You might also want to us a pocket calendar to record your mileage. Mileage is tax deductable if you are filing taxes on the online profit and expenses of your garage sale finds.
GPS – When your travels include multiple stops, a portable GPS is great to have. I would keep close to home because I would easily become lost when driving in unfamiliar neighborhoods. All the turns and stops caused me to become lost and I would waste a lot of time trying to find where I was. I am sure I missed a lot of sales. Now I use the portable GPS. The GPS not only helps me get home but lets me wonder around in unfamiliar areas without worrying about becoming lost. I can also program multiple addresses and the GPS will plan the best route. I suggest you do some research on available GPS features and chose one that fits your needs.
Screw driver and pliers – Tools are useful to take things apart so they fit in your car or truck. You can add as many as you like, but I would suggest a ***** driver and pliers as a minimum.
Boxes – I suggest a couple sizes. You can collapse them so they are flat and take up less room. You might also want to use one or 2 of the plastic storage boxes like Wal-Mart sells if you have the room. Be sure to take tape to seal the box tops.
Rope and/or bungee cords – Handy for tying things down or tying things together.
I have found these items to be very useful when going garage sale shopping.
JACKSON
