Hair Spray To Protect Printed SignsWhen putting home-made signs out on the street advertising the sale, it is helpful to spray the entire page with hair spray. This is helpful so the printing does not bleed if the weather is inclement. Hair spray is a lacquer and dries in seconds.
Signs To Advertise Your SaleI don't advertise in the paper because I hate to have super early shoppers. I arrange my stuff the night before, and cover tables with sheets to keep snoopers out!
Inexpensive SignsWhen my friends and I used to have a group garage sale, we always had tons of shoppers. The shoppers frequently told us they came because they noticed our outstanding artistic signs.
Reuse Election SignsThe election is almost over (thank heavens!) and I am thinking about all those campaign yard signs all over the place! After the election is over, you can pick some up and set them aside to use for your garage sales next summer.
Protect Your SignsTo keep your rummage or garage sale sign dry in bad weather, slip it into a big ziplock bag before putting it up! You can also use sheet protectors.
Post Phone Number on Garage Sale SignsWhen having a yard or garage sale, it helps to list a phone number with your advertising in case folks need directions, etc.
Use Tomato Cages For Garage Sale SignsOur city has gotten very strict about placement of garage sale signs. We cannot post on utility poles of any kind, fences, etc. and fines can be levied.
Attach BalloonsAttach balloons to your signs. The moving balloons help people see your sign and not get lost!
Large ArrowsSigns are very important when throwing a garage sale. Make sure you signs have large and clear arrows so that they can be seen easily by drivers. And also make sure the date of the sale is visible.
