Atlanta Craigslist Yard Sales (2024)

FAQs

How do I advertise my local yard sale? ›

If you want to advertise in the local paper or church bulletin, do it at least a week in advance. Or post about your event online on Yard Sale Search, Garage Sale Finder, Facebook neighborhood groups, or Facebook Marketplace. (Who knew Facebook could still be useful?) But remember: Keep it simple and don't stress.

Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky

Stretching across six states, the 127 Yard Sale has more than earned its title of "World's Longest Yard Sale." The four-day, 690-mile treasure hunt spans between Alabama and Michigan. On the Alabama end, the sale begins in Gadsden.

All yard sales must have displayed an issued "Permit Number" on all signs posted or citations can be issued. Four garage/yard sales are allowed per year (January through December) and each may be up to 3 consecutive days in a row. No signs advertising garage/yard sale may be placed in public right-of-ways.

Baby & kids clothing, toys, and gadgets sell super well as well as kitchen stuff (dishes, cookware, etc). Adult clothing can sell, but it's generally not as popular as kids clothing. If you don't have many of the best selling items, a garage sale might not be worth your time.

Post your garage sale details in your neighborhood's Facebook group, or if a group like that doesn't exist, make a personal post and share it with your network. Maybe ask a few friends to share the post, too. You can also add a post to Nextdoor and Craigslist. These are great (and free!)

Plenty of cash.

Get two rolls of quarters, a stack of 50 $1 bills, 10 $5 bills, and 5 $10 bills. Do it two days before the sale so that, if you forget, you can still get the change on the day before.

Early spring (around late March, April, and May) is the most popular time for a garage sale. It's just after winter, when people are eager to head outdoors, and will give you time for some spring cleaning, so you'll know what items you want to sell.

The 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place the first Thursday-Sunday in August each year. It's literally, The World's Longest Yard Sale! The route spans 6 states (Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama) and is 690 miles long.

From Gadsden, AL to Tennessee (Highway 127) Start at the intersection of Noccalula Rd. and Body St., the southern end of the 127 Yard Sale.

Anyone who plans to go door-to-door selling a product or service must get a permit. Each employee soliciting for a licensed business must obtain a permit. Exemptions include: Bona fide 501c3 charitable organizations.

Do you need a permit to sell in Georgia? ›

If you're living in Georgia and want to sell things or start a business, you'll need to obtain a seller's permit. An entity that holds a seller's permit may sell products and services in the jurisdiction that grants the permit. Selling permits are required in many states, cities, and counties, including Georgia.

Georgia FSBO sellers can have their home on a local MLS — the large database of available homes typically used by real estate agents — by using an online listing service, which will usually charge a flat fee. You can also list the property on sites like ForSaleByOwner.com or FSBO.com.

Although not everyone puts price tags on their garage sale merchandise, pricing your merchandise in advance will make the day of the sale less hectic for you. Additionally, it may make customers more likely to buy.

Offer Profitable Extras

Whether you make them yourself or pick them up from Costco or Sam's Club, selling snacks and drinks during your garage or yard sale can take your final total over-the-top. It doesn't have to be fancy; cookies, snack bags of chips and bottled water will sell really well.

To advertise a yard sale on Facebook, create a “Garage Sale” listing on Facebook Marketplace and consider making an associated event with details. Share the event and listing across relevant local Facebook groups for increased visibility.

Click inside the posting box at the top of your Newsfeed. It will say "What's on your mind, neighbor". Click the Sell or give away an item option under Add to your post.