31 - Friday, June 12, 1987 - North Shore News bain SHOP NOW! . BEFORE MOVING Clean up with a garage sa GARAGE SALES are a great way to save on the cost of a move and to make money while having a lit- tle neighborly fun in the process. A few weeks prior to the sale, Start collecting shopping bags and boxes for your customers’ pur- chases, At this time, it might also be a good idea to visit local garage sales and flea markets to find out about the general price level-and to pick up tips on how to successfully conduct your own garage sale. Consider organizing a street or neighborhood sale. Remember that with more participants, the display of merchandise will be larger and customers will linger for longer periods of time, thereby increasing the likelihood of purchase. You must also decide on when and where to hold your sale. Keep in mind that Saturdays and Sun- days from mid-spring to mid-fall are traditional garage sale days and avoid holiday weekends, as many potential customers leave town. Do consider starting your sale as early as 8:30 a.m.,as the busiest time will likely be in the morning. Location is of vital importance to, the success of your garage sale. Whatever the circumstances, always make certain that your display is very visible to passers- by. Later, on a day when you are in a “‘getting-rid-of’’ mood, make a list of everything you would like to sell. The task of disposing of some large expensive items will be made easier if you include a lot of smaller low-priced items. As well, keep in mind that the things you may not need or want could be of use to someone else. A few days before the sale, stick price tags to all merchandise to avoid costly, on-the-spot decisions on the day of the sale. Keep your prices in multiples of five — 5, 10, $100 etc. — for easier computing, and since garage sales would be rather dull without a lot of haggl- ing, don’t forget to add ten per cent to every price you decide on! Run a classified ad in your local ’ newspaper, and pin up notices on supermarket and club bulletin boards. The day before the sale, post large and visible signs at nearby in- , tersections and in front of your house, bundle ‘‘go-together’’ items that you want to sell as a unit, and don’t forget to set your alarm clock for early rising. After the sale, take down all the signs and ...smile! You've just turned unwanted merchandise into cold hard cash. FIRE HAZARDS Protect Major Monthly Home Furnishings AUCTION Monday June 15, 7 p.m. Preview all.day your valuable SURVEYING ONE'S home for all the basic, yet important, precau- tions that'can help save lives and protect property by preventing fire is always a good idea. 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