How to Start a Business in Garage Sales
Who woulda thunk that you could make a business out of garage sales, but most certainly you can. No, we're not talking about selling off all the contents of your own home, but selling items for people who are just too busy to do so.
You can put together well-publicized garage sales and earn a percentage of sales that you produce for your clients. Or go modern and sell on eBay from the comfort of your computer chair.
This is an inexpensive business to start as it doesn't really require any special equipment or supplies (but if you do eBay, you'll likely need to invest in a good digitial camera). Just pay for advertising and/or eBay fees and you're ready to roll. Of course, you'll also want to have legal contracts with your clients.
You can start by helping family and friends with their items. Tell them you'll take a percentage on items sold, but for items that don't sell, they don't lose anything out of pocket.
To get started, learn the business. Study local garage sales and eBay, if you're going to go that route. Ensure you are dedicated to client service and are customer oriented and organized. Also get educated in the value of items (ex. name brands, collectibles, antiques, etc.) so you can claim the best prices for your clients.
