ADVICE

Sure you can place your items on Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. But it’s not as easy as it seems. How many times do you get “no shows”? Or if they do show up, they begin to haggle on price. It’s a lot of hassle, not to mention the risk of some stranger coming to your home. Now, let’s consider yard sales….is it really worth your time to set-up and take-down for 25 cents an item? Garage sale people are always looking for a bargain…some of them are professional.  They won’t stop harping at you until you agree to their price. You’ll end up letting your cherished item go for a smidgeon of its true market value. Why not consign your items first, and then, if they don’t sell, let them go to a garage sale and/or a charity? At least then you’ve tried to maximize your equity.

Best advice: Try consigning your treasures first….if they don’t sell, place them on Kijiji or have a garage sale.