Catchy Yard Sale Signs 101
I’m going to talk about 2 types of yard sale signs today.
In addition to large “neighborhood and directional signs” (which tell people how to FIND your yard sale), you’ll also want to hang a number of smaller “signs at the yard sale itself” (to make it easier for people to see the prices AND locate items by category).
I like to use both types of yard sale signs.
But if you’re only interested in one or the other, then you can use these links to jump directly to the tips for each type of sign:
#1 – Neighborhood & Road Signs
The info you will find in this section includes:
- Do You REALLY Need To Hang Signs In The Neighborhood?
- When To Hang The Neighborhood Signs
- Where To Hang Neighborhood Signs
- On The Morning Of Your Sale, Do This With The Signs
- After Your Sale, Do This With The Signs
- Information To Include On Yard Sale Signs (+ Examples)
- Attract Attention By Making Your Signs Look “Different”
- Little Details On Yard Sale Signs That Matter (+ Examples)
- Yard Sale Mistakes To Avoid (+ Examples)
- Free Tools To Make Your Own Eye-Catching Yard Sale Signs
- My Favorite Free Yard Sale Printables To Download
- Best Places To Buy Reusable Yard Sale Signs
#2 – Price & Category Signs
Here’s what you’ll find in this section:
- Do You REALLY Need Price & Category Signs?
- Best Categories & Themes To Use
- Special-Purpose Yard Sale Signs To Consider
- How To Make Signs For Items That Are “Packaged”
- Ways To Make Your Category Signs Reusable
- Clever Uses For Page Protectors & Acrylic Frames
- Tips For Displaying Category Signs & Price Signs
Trust me, this is probably the most detailed and inclusive info you will find online about the subject of yard sale signs. It’s a topic that I’m truly passionate about, that’s for sure.
Alrighty then…let’s get started!
#1 – NEIGHBORHOOD & STREET SIGNS
Do You REALLY Need To Hang Signs In The Neighborhood?
Yes!
Directional signs throughout the neighborhood will show people how to find your yard sale — whether they first saw your ad or not.
At my sales, I find that it’s usually 50/50 in terms of the number of people who are visiting because they saw my yard sale ad versus the number of people who just happened to be driving through the neighborhood when they saw that I had a sale going on, so they stopped.
When To Hang The Neighborhood Signs
You can either post the signs that direct people toward your house on the night before the sale OR the morning of your sale.
Some people like to get a few extra hours of free advertising by hanging signs in the neighborhood the night before. And you never know, you just might get a few extra shoppers that way.
I usually just wait until the morning of my sale to hang all of the signs.
This video is cued up to the part where he’s talking about when and where to hang yard sale signs:
Where To Hang The Neighborhood Signs
Before you hang signs in the neighborhood and on nearby roads, keep in mind that some towns (like where I live in Franklin, Tennessee) have ordinances regarding garage sale dates, times, and places.
Some places also have restrictions regarding the placement of signs.
For, example, I had to pay a $5 fee to the City of Franklin in order to obtain a yard sale permit. There are some unique privileges & penalties, too.
So before you go gangbusters creating yard sale signs for your neighborhood and the directional signs leading to your house, be sure to check your local ordinances first.
Some of the best places to hang yard sale signs in the neighborhood are:
| Local grocery stores | At your church |
| Community centers | Gyms & workout rooms |
| Nearby parks | At your child’s school |
| On other “local news” boards |
Be on the lookout for other areas within your own neighborhood to get the word out about your upcoming yard sale. For example, at our community swimming pool, there’s an “info board” for people to post notices.
On The Morning Of Your Sale, Do This With The Signs
On the morning of the sale… you’ll want to make sure that all of your signs have been hung (or that they’re still there if you hung them the night before) AND easily readable from the vantage point of a car driving down the road.
I also like to add something to my signs that will “move” with the slightest bit of a breeze — like balloons or streamers or tinsel garland or pennants (banner flags). You don’t want it to look junky or overwhelming, just enough to create attention.
Whatever attention-getters that move with the wind that I happen to find on sale or at the Dollar Store, I will add those things to my neighborhood signs on the morning of the sale.
TIP: Take all of the necessities with you… just in case you happen to think of a place where yet another sign would work well. You’ll need a staple gun, posterboard, markers, printed sign info, tape, balloons.
After Your Sale, Do This With The Signs
Be sure to make a mental note of all the places you’ve posted signs, so you can take them all down IMMEDIATELY after the sale.
Leaving garage sale signs up after the sale is tacky, it junks up your neighborhood, and they might even bring a few last-minute shoppers knocking on your door looking for the sale. Plus, signs sometimes shrivel up and fall to the ground anyway — and you don’t want to litter.
After your sale is over, TAKE YOUR SIGNS DOWN or else the Yardsale gods will be mad and cause a thunderstorm for your next yardsale.
Information To Include On Yard Sale Signs (+ Examples)
This is the most important information to include on your yard sale signs:
- The word “SALE” – “Garage sale” and “Yard sale” are used interchangeably in most parts of the country
- Street Address (or intersection) – sometimes the intersection is more helpful… try to think of the easiest way to give people a “landmark” they’ll recognize in the fewest words possible
- Neighborhood / Subdivision – optional, sometimes “well-known” neighborhoods will attract more shoppers
- Days & Times – not too big though, you want to save space for something “special” about your sale instead
- Something SPECIAL about your sale – jot down 1 or 2 of the most attention-getting items you’re selling (like “Harley-Davidson Motorcycle!” and “Tools & Lawn Equipment!”) OR mention something unique about your sale (like “Everything Is BOGO!” or “Everything’s 1/2 price after 2PM!”) OR use humor to show your witty personality and style (see photo examples below)
- If you’re going to accept credit cards, debit cards, and/or Venmo at your yard sale, then be sure to say so on all of your signs! This is a desirable feature that hasn’t really caught on yet at most yard sales yet, and many shoppers will choose to attend your sale only because you accept other forms of payment than just cash.
In my experience, “MOVING SALE” attracts more people than “GARAGE SALE”. (This is true when writing yard sale ads, as well as when making yard sale signs.) I think it’s because when people see that you’re moving, they know that you will be selling more “large” items, and that you’ll also be desperate to get rid of things at rock-bottom prices. Shoppers — including myself — generally prefer moving sales to yard sales. (Of course, if you’re not moving, you shouldn’t be deceitful.)
Attract Attention By Making Your Signs Look “Different”
In addition to the basic info listed above, you should also add an arrow pointing toward the direction of your home — even if you think it’s not necessary.
Why? Because on signs, arrows are like emojis. Arrows attract attention. And that’s definitely what you want on the day of your sale… ATTENTION!
Use bold arrows and point them in the direction of your house. Then, make sure there is another sign with another arrow placed further along the way – so people will know they’re still going in the right direction.
Ideally, you want to make the arrows separately so they can be attached (with staples, tape, or glue) to the bottom portion of your yard sale signs as they’re being put up. Because anything you can do to make your sign look “dimensional” (odd-shaped, extra-long, or with something sticking out) is good. And adding an arrow that “jumps off the sign” helps to make your sign look dimensional! It’s an attention-getter for sure.
Similar to using arrows (or instead of), you could actually use ANY shape to add to your yard sale sign! Like a starburst (that you hand-cut and make a bright color). Or a circle (made from a paper plate and colored brightly). The idea is to make your sign stand out by looking “different” than most of the other signs people see while they’re driving. Heck, you can even write words on a balloon!
Another trick that works well is to display your yard sale signs diagonally (in a diamond shape) — instead of the normal way (perpendicular to the ground, like a square).
It doesn’t hurt to add googly eyes either! Googly eyes come in large and small sizes, so make sure to get the size that would be best for the words on your sign. (For example, 20mm is not quite 1 inch. They also come in 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch diameters. 7.5 inches is the largest I’ve seen.) You can get self-adhesive ones, or glue them on.
Just as eye-catching is to make a long AND narrow sign that uses very few words!
If you attach another “shape” to your yard sale signs, you’re also giving yourself a bit more space to write without filling up your entire sign with just words! My favorite idea is to put just the date & time of your sale on the arrow, starburst, or circle — whatever shape you decide to add to your signs for extra attention.
Don’t have the right colored markers on hand to color the background of these 3D items AND write a message on top? Just cut out a white piece of paper in the same shape as your arrow / starburst/ circle but make it 1-2 inches smaller on all sides, write your info on that white part, then attach the white paper to the shape. (One to two inches of color is better than no color!)
By the way, directional arrows are more important than you might realize.
I’m a psychology major, and I was taught some of the things that motivate people to behave one way over another.
Arrows subliminally (without us even realizing it) make us want to go in whatever direction an arrow is pointing… LITERALLY. When we see an arrow, we automatically shift our attention in that direction. It’s similar to a natural reflex. When we do NOT follow the direction of an arrow that’s within sight, we either did not see it OR we’ve made a conscious decision in a split second’s time. Because we’ve all been “trained” to follow directional arrows — all of our life.
So yes, it’s important to use arrows on your yard sale signs — simply to (consciously or unconsciously) point people toward your sale. This is especially true when the route to your house requires several turns through a neighborhood.
Use paper grocery bags to draw your signs on, then fill the bottom with heavy rocks, stuff with newspaper and staple shut. Ta da! Easy, portable signs that you can just place on the ground. If you use crayon to make your signs, the lettering won’t run if it gets wet. I use a permanent marker and make the lettering extra extra wide. The yardsale signs that look like they were written with a ballpoint pen drive me nuts!
Little Details On Yard Sale Signs That Matter (+ Examples)
Remember, you want your sign to be readable from a long distance away — so use very thick lettering AND as few words as possible. Try to leave some white space, and only include the “bare necessities” (listed above). Too much information becomes way too difficult to read. (This sign, on the other hand, is an example of the opposite extreme!)
Also, the bigger your sign is, the better. Large poster board size is best. Why? Because on most roadways, people are traveling too fast to be able to read more than a few words at a time. And they ESPECIALLY can’t read a bunch of words at once when they’re crammed onto a standard 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of paper.
The best colors for yard sale signs are: Neon Pink and Neon Green. Why? Because these are bright enough to be seen from a long distance away — AND black markers show up clearly on these colors. (Neon Orange… not so much. Neon Blue and Neon Yellow… maybe.) Brightly colored backdrops in neon colors attract a lot of attention and are highly recommended for your yard sale signs!
To make your signs more sturdy (so the corners won’t curl, and make the sign unreadable), you can glue your neon-colored sign to a large piece of foam core board. Standard posterboard is 22×28 inches — so just make sure to get foam core that is large enough. (They’re usually about $4 apiece.)
When using a single sheet of posterboard to make signs, you can easily make your signs double-sided by folding the piece of posterboard in half! To make these signs stand up in the ground, staple 1×2 inch wood stakes (or tape metal stakes) onto the back of your yard sale signs — using a hammer or rubber mallet to pound them into the ground.
Sometimes, it can even help to draw a fancy border around the words on your yard sale sign to make it more attention-getting.
Or… tape your sign to an old suitcase!
Choose a bright color of poster board for your signs – and be sure to use the same color for ALL of them. That way, people will know which sale they’re following! You want to “brand” your sale. Chances are, you’ll have tons of competition no matter what weekend you choose to have your yard sale (although, I suppose probably not in January), and branding yourself will help differentiate your sale. Use the same colors on your signs. Use the same fonts. Have the same layout for your displays. Make it to where it is easy to find your sale!
I’ve cued up this video to the part where she shares some excellent yard sale sign tips:
3 Best Types Of Yard Sale Signs
1) My favorite budget-friendly yard sale sign trick is to tape colorful posterboard-sized paper (with the details of your sale) to each side of a cardboard box. This type of 3D sign also attracts a lot of attention — especially if you use a different color of posterboard on each side of the box. I like this type of yard sale sign because you’re able to attract people from all 4 sides of the box! You’ll want to put a large rock inside the box or something else heavy to weigh it down so it won’t move or blow away. (Not as effective, but also cool is this cardboard box with handwritten block letters.)
Here are a few good examples the DIY yard sale sign box:
2) My second favorite type of eye-catching yard sale signs are the yard sale signs with stakes. The budget-friendly method involves reusing old election signs and other “for-sale-by-owner” signs that you or your neighbors might have placed in the yard recently. This type of sign is great because it has the metal ground stakes already attached — so it won’t blow away or become unreadable on windy days. You can either cover the old sign with posterboard that you write your yard sale details onto OR spray paint the sign a solid color and write your yard sale message on that. The best part: you can re-paint or re-cover it with posterboard and use this sign year after year… yard sale after yard sale! (You can also buy the signs and metal stakes as a set if you can’t find any used ones.)
Here are some examples of yard sale signs with stakes:
These were fantastic for our yard sale. We used a few [yard sale signs with stakes] to post colorful signs around the neighborhood, and the rest we used to display price signs near tables. We used 8.5×11 copy paper to create price signs and taped them to the stakes — they looked great and worked well! One customer even told us that we hosted the most organized yard sale they’d ever seen! They are sturdy, so we will be saving them for future uses.
~ C. Moon
3) The last style of eye-catching yard sale signs that I really like are also completely reusable, they store flat, and they’re easy to change the message on each year. They’re tent-shaped sign boards (also called sandwich boards). These prop themselves upright so they stand tall even in the wind. (On super-windy days, you might want to anchor them a bit with something heavy — so they don’t collapse and fall onto a child or a pet.) The “pros” are: This 3D sign attracts a lot of attention, people can see it from 2 different directions, and you can write 2 entirely different messages on each side. The only “downside” is you can’t leave it too far out of your view (like on a popular street corner) — because someone is likely to walk off with it. But it makes a great sign for your own front yard!
Here are a few examples of sign boards being used as yard sale signs:
Another sign suggestion: Buy the cheap wire landscaping fencing (I often see it for sale at yardsales!), cut sections apart, draw your sign on a paper bag. Put the paper bag over the fence and staple the bag closed at bottom.
4) And finally… I can’t write a post about eye-catching yard sale signs without sharing some really catchy yard sale signs that incorporate humor and wit. If you REALLY want your yard sale signs to attract attention, there are lots of interesting things you could do. Just know that people will be talking about your signs! For example, you could use a photo of (or a quote from) someone famous — like these garage sale signs featuring celebrities. You could also cleverly incorporate things that naturally tend to capture peoples’ attention — like a partially naked body or alien holding sign, OR mocking the ex-husband or having a divorce sale, OR where the proceeds from your sale will go, OR simply having the word “sex” on your sign.
Enjoy these examples of eye-catching yard sale signs that incorporate humor and wit:
Yard Sale Sign Mistakes To Avoid (+ Examples)
Many times when I see garage sale signs I think, “If that sign is any indication of the yard sale host… I probably won’t like the stuff they’re selling.”
Your signs reflect your personality which reflects how you care for things — including the things you’re selling at a yard sale. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression!
What a shame that so many yardsalers (who obviously WANT to make money) don’t take the time to do their own free advertising in a way that works — i.e. signs that are easily readable and with the most important information on them.
Here are examples of some common yard sale sign mistakes that you should try to avoid:
FREE Tools To Make Your Own Yard Sale Signs
If you’re planning to make the signs yourself, then you might consider using these FREE online tools to print your own yard sale signs. You’ll find free downloadable templates, signs, price stickers, category signs, and more.
These are my favorite FREE yard sale printables that you can download:
- Hubpage’s FREE Printable Yard Sale Signs – 13 fun & clever yard sale signs to choose from
- Craigslist Garage Sale’s FREE Printable Signs – 10 styles to choose from (with and without arrows)
- Hoover Web Design’s FREE Printable Yard Sale Signs – 3 red garage sale signs with arrows
- Fellowe’s FREE Printable Garage Sale Signs – 2 large garage sale signs to choose from
- Planet Pal’s FREE Printable Yard Sale Signs – 3 large colorful “Yard Sale!” words (with or without arrows)
- Indiana Connection’s FREE Printable Garage Sale Signs – 1 basic sign + category labels + price stickers
- Organized Home’s FREE Printable Yard Sale Signs – scroll to find the 3 yard sale signs with arrows
- My Frugal Home’s FREE Printable Garage Sale Signs – 2 sign styles + yard sale planning list + pricing guide
- Sign Printer’s FREE Printable Yard Sale Signs – 4 traditional looking yard sale signs to choose from
- Katie’s Fun FREE Printable Garage Sale Signs – 1 modern garage sale signs with space to write details
My all-time favorite FREE printables for garage sales are from Muse Printables. They have 10+ pages of different styles and designs to choose from! Everything from FREE yard sale signs, to FREE category signs (“baby stuff” “home decor” “pet supplies” “toys & games” “kitchen items” “toddler clothes”) and even FREE printable yard sale price tags!
Prefer something more customizable? Check out these FREE yard sale printables from Canva. It’s a great place to start (with a free account) — and you can change the colors and edit the wording.
Cover large yard sale signs with thin plastic bags (like drycleaner bags) to make them weatherproof. Or, run strips of wide clear packing tape over the sign so your message won’t smear if it rains.
I’ve cued up this video to the part where she shares fun tips for DIYers who are making wooden yard sale signs:
Where To Buy Reusable Yard Sale Signs
Sometimes it makes more sense to just buy yard sale signs instead of making them.
Here’s why:
- They’re larger than most signs you could possibly print at home.
- They’re much easier to read (you don’t have to worry about your handwriting or using a printer)
- They’re actually affordable — ranging from $1 to $4 apiece.
- Some even come with the stakes to prop them up in the ground, making them easier to see from a distance.
- They’re much more durable and more sturdy than paper or posterboard signs.
- They’re weatherproof (rainproof and wind-resistant).
- They’ll last for years — so you can use them for more than one yard sale!
You can find basic small yard sale signs (12 inches wide) at your local home improvement stores — like Home Depot and Lowe’s stores (in the mailboxes & doorbells area), as well as Walmart (in the craft aisle). I’ve seen some at Dollar Stores, as well — but it’s usually hit or miss.
Keep in mind, most of those signs will only be printed on one side…
You can also get the “step stakes” for these signs at the home improvement stores. (You step on the thin metal bar below the sign to press the sign stakes into the ground.)
There’s a good selection of reusable garage sale signs to choose from on Amazon — and the metal stakes are included for most of the larger signs. These are also double-sided signs, so drivers can see them from both directions. The best yard sale signs for visibility are the larger ones that are AT LEAST 17 inches wide. (Think about the size of most realtor signs.)
My favorite eye-catching yard sale signs from Amazon are: these — because they’re large, have bright arrows, and metal stakes included. I also like these — because they’re large, come with taller stakes, and you can write anything you want on them. (Don’t forget to apply the Amazon coupon! I noticed they’re both offering coupons right now.) I really like these large red yard sale arrow signs, too. They’re definitely noticeable and also come with the metal stakes — PERFECT for directing people through a neighborhood.
#2 – PRICE & CATEGORY SIGNS
Do You REALLY Need Price & Category Signs?
In this section, I’m talking about 8.5×11 pieces of paper that you print out and write messages on — for the benefit of your shoppers.
Most people don’t take the time to make item descriptive category signs and larger-than-normal price signs to call attention to certain garage sale items.
But I do!
Just don’t put too many words on those signs though. Try to make your point in as few words as possible.
And use thick lettering to make your sign easier to read, especially from a distance.
Why are these things important?
Because people generally don’t “read” signs word for word — they’re just skimming and looking for a word or two that interests them.
Here are some of the categories (or “areas”) I like to have at my yard sales:
- Bath, Body & Beauty
- Collectibles
- Craft Items
- Dog Toys & Supplies
- Electronics
- Free With Purchase
- Garden Tools
- Home Decor
- Kitchen Gadgets
- Lawn Equipment
- Tools & Home Repair Supplies
- Toys & Board Games
- Video Games & Accessories
These are some of the special-purpose yard sale signs I’ve made:
- Coin & Stamp Collectors: Ask me, I have Rare Coins & Stamps!
- BOGO (Buy One Item, Get Another Lesser Priced Item FREE!)
- Scrapbooking Supplies (Perfect for NEW Scrapbookers!)
- Disney Items & Collectibles
- Half-Price Sale (All Prices 1/2 Off Til 4PM TODAY!)
- Ask Me About My Electric Bicycles For Sale!
- Fill A Bag For Just $5! (I give them a bag)
Some of those catchy yard sale signs are great to use when you’re of the mindset that “Nothing is coming back in this house!” — you want it ALL gone. I highly encourage this mindset. Otherwise, you’ll spend too much time delivering things to charity and donation stations. Or (gasp) you’ll let it back into your house, and then you’re stuck with more clutter!
How To Make Signs For Items That Are In Packages
If you have a bunch of something (like dozens of sports posters that are individually rolled up, or different magazines in one big box, or lots of vinyl records in one container), then print out one page that says exactly what’s in there.
That way, people don’t have to waste time flipping through EVERYTHING just to see if there’s one “name” or “style” that they’re interested in.
I even took this one step farther with the camping tents I was selling…
Since my camping tents were all folded up inside tote bags and it was hard to tell the size and unique features of each tent, I did this:
- Found some pictures of us camping with those same tents.
- Printed the digital images onto plain white paper using my home printer.
- Slipped the piece of paper into a clear page protector.
- Taped the photos onto the camping tents themselves.
A Customizable (And Reusable!) Sign Idea
I sometimes like to use a letter board (message board sign) at my garage sales.
This type of sign is fairly unique and seldom used anymore. If you happened to buy a couple of them when it was trendy to use them on Instagram and in small businesses (like I did)… Why not bring it back out and use it for your garage sale?
You can use this type of sign to:
- Designate a specific category of items that you’ve got for sale in one large area
- List the food & drinks that you’re selling at your yard sale.
- Announce any collectibles or larger items that you also happen to have in the house.
- Describe specific features of an item OR what’s included in a “package deal”
- Mention the details of your “special” sale (BOGO, Half-Off til 4PM, Blue Light Specials, etc.)
A letter board sign is yet another great attention-getter!
Other types of reusable signs for yard sales are chalk boards, bulletin boards, and write-on wipe-off boards.
How To Make Printed Signs Last Forever
One of my best ideas is to cover all of your homemade signs with SOMETHING — to protect them from the wind & rain AND to make them reusable for future garage sales.
You could laminate them… or cover them with clear packing tape.
Sheet Protectors
My budget-friendly method is to use clear see-thru page protectors to hold each of your homemade signs. (I use the 8.5×11 sheet protectors that have holes on the side, as if to go in a 3-ring binder.)
Why are these so great? Because they ensure that your printed and handwritten signs STAY PUT. Also, they don’t become damaged, so you can reuse them.
Paper signs by themselves are flimsy, they tear, the edges curl up, they blow away in the wind, and the ink can smear if it rains.
Sheet protectors make your signs practically indestructible. On a windy day, they won’t blow away. On a rainy day, they won’t become soggy and unreadable. (I sometimes use blue painter’s tape to secure a sign to a table or to a piece of cardboard to make it “stand up.”)
No matter what, a sign that’s contained inside of a page protector will always lie flat and be easy to read. Sheet protectors also make your signs reusable — yard sale after yard sale.
Acrylic Sign Holders & Frames
Another thing that works great is acrylic frames. The best ones are the “one piece” style, rather than the ones with a separate detachable base.
You could also use any old 8×10 picture frames that you have lying around. You will just have to fold (or trim) your 8.5×11 piece of paper on all 4 sides to make it fit though.
I like using frames because they “prop up” your signs — so you can easily display your signs on tables.
These frames have always been lifesavers for me at my garage sales! I use them to:
- Share “notes” about specific items
- Organize categories of items that are grouped together
- Call attention to items that you’re not currently displaying outdoors (like rare or valuable collectibles), but for the right person you’ll show them what you have
- Display original receipts for “major” items
- Show photos of the item being used (like a camping tent — to show how large it really is)
- List all of the individual items that are included in a “set” of something
- Describe the history or background about an unusual item
- Call attention to unique features about an item
- Display the price for something that’s hard to put a “sticker” on
- Keep printed or handwritten signs from wrinkling, blowing away in the wind, or smearing in the rain
The acrylic frames that I like best are the horizontal ones (but they’re more expensive, so I don’t have many). They’re less likely to tip over on a windy day. They allow you to display your category signs horizontally (wide) rather than vertically (tall) — which is how I like to print my category signs. When you use a horizontal frame, the font size you use for words can be much bigger — which is a huge plus, because your signs “look” bigger.
One thing to note: The vertical acrylic frames CAN be placed on their sides to also display signs horizontally, but horizontal acrylic frames CANNOT be used to display signs vertically.
TIP: If people keep knocking over your acrylic signs OR the wind keeps blowing them over, you can easily use tape to secure the base of the frame to a table.
Tips For Displaying Your Category Signs & Price Signs
These tips for small yard sale signs (like category signs and price signs) work best if your 8.5×11 sign is placed inside of a clear sheet protector first, but it’s not entirely necessary.
My favorite ways to display small yard sale signs:
- Use a piece of blue painter’s tape to secure the top of your sign to the top of the table’s edge — so it dangles down in front of the table (…with the tape actually showing, because it calls attention to your sign).
- Tape your sign to a piece of cardboard or a shoebox lid for stability, then place it next to the items the sign is describing (on a table or on a tarp on the ground).
- Use a long piece of blue painter’s tape to make the sign dangle from your garage overhang. This way, it will flop around a bit and draw some attention on its own.
- Tape a sign onto the wall inside your garage — if you’re selling any items from inside the garage.
- Use those small posts & signs that lawn care professionals leave in your yard after they’ve visited. Either prop the stick in a mug or vase on the table next to the items it’s describing, or stick it in the ground next to the items on a blanket that the sign is referring to.
I hope you’ve found all of these yard sale sign tips helpful!
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