I am having a yard sale and I have a couple staionary saucers/jumperoos and not sure how much to price them. They are in great conditiion,no stains on fabric or plastic used by 2 babies each. I also have a bouncy seat and a swing. The swing however doesn't cradle but is also in great shape.I ahve an extra highchair someone insisted on giving me and it is ugly and old so what do you think about that? What would be a good price to price them at. I realize people bargain at yard sales so I will want to put a littlemore than I would actually want them for. I am not trying to make a million dollars I just have too much stuff and I am ok pricing clothes and little stuff I am just stumped on these big items. Suggestions would be great from all you yard salers! Thanks!
given the crazy difference in retail price for items like this I would suggest going with about half of what you paid for them. If you don't know then look online and find a reasonable equivalent.
I marked that stuff between 10 and 20 dollars. I marked them $5 above what I would take for them.
What did you pay for each?
Swings are usually more expensive than bouncy seats - so, swing, maybe $35, bouncy seats, $25 ish. I agree with the previous poster. Price it $5-10 higher than what you would accept.
Ex: If I paid $70 for a swing and used it on two babies and it was still in good condition, I would price it at $35 and the sale, and probably get $30 in the end.
Put a $4 or $5 on the high chair unless you don't think anyone would take that. If it is really bad, put $1 on it so someone will pay you to take it off your hands.
Just remember that if the item is not something you think someone is actually searching for, put such a cheap price that someone just can't walk by it without taking it. My goal at garage sales is to get rid of stuff and not have to haul it all myself to a thrift store. The useful items (baby items) can be priced higher as people have suggested.
I suggest not labeling the things you are unsure of and say you will take the best offer. Have them start with something and then you can accept it or not. For the jumperoos, I paid for mine on craigslist used but looked new for 20 bucks. I would say 15 -25 max. The high chair if you really want to just get rid of it, $5. Good luck with your sale!
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the saucer and jumperoo - price around $20 - maybe $25 - so people can "talk you down" and go with the lowest you will go...
the high chair? donate it.
First, check Craigslist for comparable items in your area to see what they are selling for.
Second, don't over or under price your items. If you over price your items no one will even ask you if you'll accept something lower. Watch people's expressions when they see your prices....it is very telling. If you under price your items people will think one of two things, "What is wrong with it?" Or "It must not be worth anything if it is only $X."
Not everyone bargains for a cheaper price if it is priced right to begin with. People do expect cheaper prices at a yard sale because they are driving around to shop. If you were to sell on Craigslist or at a large, organized baby sale, you could ask more.
Exersaucer $7- $12, Jumperoos $15 - $25. Bouncy seat $8-$10. Swing (depending on quality) $25 - $40. Junky highchair $3-$5.
If you have baby clothing, keep it organized and well marked (I color code my clothes by size to keep it easier for everyone....ie: green for 0-3 months, blue for 3-6, etc. I use the little stickers to do that.) Keep the summer clothes separate from the winter clothes. Price everything on the table per item except onesies, bibs, hats, etc. Those should be super cheap. I also pull any stained items and donate them. If someone starts going through the clothes and notice a lot of stained clothes, they will stop digging.
Good luck!!!!
My cousin put $50 on her swing and it did NOT sell!
Swing= $25- $35 depending on what it costs new
Jumperoos= in our area they go for $25-$35
Exersaucer=$10-$25 depending on style, age, ect.
I always try to price my items about 30% of what I paid for them. If I sell on Craigslist, I do about 50% if it is good shape. When people shop at a garage sale, they are looking for garage sale prices and not Once Upon a Child Prices. I feel silly talking people down at a garage sale (altough I know many don't) and so if the prices are too high, I walk away. Putting together a successful garage sale is very time consuming so you really want to get things sold so it isn't a waste of your time...don't price too high. I would put $5 on the high chair, $20 for the jumperoo, $35 for the swing and$5-$7 on the bouncy seat. I put $7 on my bouncey seat last year (my daughter was in it about 3 times - she hated it) and I did not sell it. One person offered $3 and I countered with $5 and she said no and so did I. It was worth at least $5...I ended up donating it, but feel better about it than giving it for $3 (I know that sounds crazy, but...) If you havent' done a garage sale before, get ready for people to try to talk you down to nothing and just prepare yourself for what you will "give away" and what you won't (who kows if someone will come later and give you your price for it!) It is also very fun to talk to people and know that you are really helping out some families that can't afford the clothes otherwise. I have listened to many sad stories from parents and grandparents. Keep your clothes oragnized. When you have no one there, regroup the clothes so that people can easdily go through them. You will sell more if thigs are put together neatly. Good luck! I hope it goes well!
I would say to check what they sell on Ebay and price a little lower. That is what i do on bigger items.
