Something new, somewhat new, like-new, or usable can always be found at lawn sales, like the Shasta View Nursing Center, Weed, Ca.
This year it was nice to spend part of the day visiting with Doris Rhodefer and other residents while the sale was taking place.
The morning air was pleasant and early bird shoppers were already on the scene.
So many things were donated, rare and unusual collectible items. Interior furniture such as divan, oak filing cabinets, lamps, television, chairs and more seem to be the first items to go.
The elders were assisted by a CNA strolling them along the tables. Watching from the distance the expression upon their face was child-like when they found that special prize and if or when the item wasn’t within their reach the CNA would gratefully while carefully hand the item to them so they could eye it more closely.
Residents would wonder in and out and around with their walkers as Doris did while having a conversation with her son Ron, later settling under a nearby shade tree. Other curious residents quickly peak at the lawn and people within the landscape and with no interest return to the air condition parlor within the building.
A moment of haggling over prices filled the air as the buyer laugh and smiled stating her donation, and yet during the same time young at hearts were busy hunting through a mountain of stuff animals to pick only one small toy to take home as a prize.
Cold refreshment on ice welcome visitor shoppers, hot dogs and chili hot dogs ready to serve, while desserts and more goodies were available for just a small donation.
The topper was the nice crafted items the residents made for the event. Busy hands and busy minds helps the seconds of the day slip by.
Here’s a few secrets to having a successful lawn sale.
- Plan several days in advance to price your items, with good bargain prices so the buyer feels they got a great deal.
- Signage if the area is spread out..
- Check on permits
- Advertise, on the internet such as ,
http://www21.yardhopper.com , and http://siskiyou.craigslist.org/ , besides local free booklets, such as. - Team up with other people who are interested.
- Timing is important, many people don’t have money
to spend the last weekend of the month, planning a sale is important. - Have refreshments on hand to sell and for the volunteers helping.
- Cash box, for dollars, such as ones, five, tens in paper bills, also twenty dollars in quarters if selling smaller items.
- For big-ticket items, hold them for Craigslist when you don’t get close to the price your asking for.
- Call in advance to charitable organizations, after the lawn sale you’ll have a place to take your leftover items.
Angels do know! 