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You can get money quick if you tidy up. Here is a guide for how to do it. This will also make your room spic 'n span!

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Steps

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    Get 3 bins, the size depends on the tidiness of your room.
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    Mark 1 bin 'Throw away', 1 'Keep' and the other 'Sell'.
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    Once you've finished sorting it out, tell your parents you've finished (sometimes you'll get money just for cleaning your room).
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    After that, explain that you'd like to have a garage sale and you've researched how to do it. If they want more info, you can always refer them to this page..
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    If they say no, plead! if they say Yes, thank them. If they say Later, bookmark this article and wait.
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    Set up a stand. Make an Open/Closed sign and a banner to tell people what that random table in the middle of the street is! You'll need a few desks or some tables to show all the items. You could also do it on the grass, though customers are less likely to notice you there! Also, you need a jam jar. Alternatively, if you walk about whilst selling things, an apron with pockets or a fanny pack.
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    Put a closed sign up, you need to sort it out.
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    Bring the Sell bin out and place the items from there onto the table.
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    Put on some price tags. Get some sellotape, a pair of scissors, a pen and sheets of paper. Put the prices on 1 piece of paper, then make price tags. You can also get stickers like this from some shops.
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    Open the sale, then within 30 minutes customers will probably come. It depends on the neighborhood.
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    When selling something, keep the money under something on the table so that people can't scam you and say that you under changed them! Don't put the money away until they've gone and make sure you count out the money to your customer. You will also need to have a random clutter box!
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Tips

  • If you live in the UK, have a British-based television service or can pick up the CBBC Channel, watch the show Clutter Nutters on CBBC Mon 10.25 am GMT. You'll get some very inventive ideas on how, and might even Get on the show! For more info, click on the Clutter Nutters link below. However this show has long since stopped airing new episodes and re-runs.

Warnings

  • Don't let people steal the items!
  • If you don't ask your parents, you may get in trouble!

Things You'll Need

  • 3 Bins
  • Open and closed signs
  • Sticky Tape
  • Tables
  • Parental supervision and permission
  • Stuff

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