I didn’t even have the cash from the sale of this tray in hand yet {thanks, Patti!} …..
Okay that was fun, now time to sell, sell, sell!!
If you’re interested in setting up a Facebook yard sale like this for your town, here is….
The fine print:
Another town {Canton, MA} very graciously let me copy their guidelines, which I tweaked. If you’d like to use this text, please feel free to copy and edit per your needs!
Welcome to the
xxxx YARD SALE!
**The administrator of this group is not responsible for any sale and cannot be held responsible for any transactions. All transactions are at your own risk. If you would like to participate in the xxx Yard Sale, you are responsible to handle your transactions in a proper manner and abide by these rules.**
This site is for YARD SALE CONTENT ONLY. Please DO NOT ADVERTISE your business or post products sold through your store/outlet. These posts will be deleted.
RULES FOR POSTING:
-Take a picture of your item for sale, post it on the group wall, and include any necessary information in the description of the item/photo.
-If you post an item and someone inquires about purchasing it, please consider them as “interested” and wait for them to pass before offering to next in line. This same thing applies to each person in line who inquires. Give each person 24 hours to pass before going onto the next in line. This will make it fair. If your sale is “best offer”, give the first person in line a chance to match or better the offer.
– Be fair and share: please wait 24 hours before “BUMPING” your posted items, albums, videos to the top of the group wall. Every time a comment is posted under an item, the post returns back to the top of the page. For this reason, we ask that you limit commenting under posted items. Try using private message via facebook, chat, phone, text, email, etc., to contact other group members. General conversation is not permitted.
– Once an item has SOLD, please delete your posting. Find your item on the Photos page, click on your photo, select “Options” under the photo, then select “Remove Photo”.
– If you are posting items from OUTSIDE THE TOWN OF xxxx, please print your town name along with the description of your posted item. If you do not, it is assumed that you live in xxxx.
– No foul language or abbreviated foul language.
– Please do not “flip” items on this site.
– IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO SELL RECALLED ITEMS.
– IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO SELL KNOCK OFF GOODS.
**THE ADMINISTRATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DELETE ANY LISTING OR REMOVE ANY MEMBER AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON.
Please be aware if you have complaints against you from other members of this group or other groups, the administrator has the right to ban you from the xxxx Yard Sale Facebook group. If issues arise in a transaction, please try to work together to fix it.
Thank you for being honest, fair and abiding by the xxxx Yard Sale rules.
If you have any questions about the set up or use of a Facebook yard sale, send me a message and I’d be glad to help you get set up! {And if you live in or around Norfolk, MA and want to join this yard sale, let me know!}
I have never been more motivated to clean out my basement and get rid of stuff I’m not using – but something tells me there are going to be some more furniture makeovers in my future!
I’m sharing this idea at these wonderful blogs.
pam {simple details} says
I've never heard of this! What a great idea, I know a lot of people are hesitant to use Craigslist, what a great alternative. Fun table, can't wait to see what else you score!
Urban Orchard Interiors says
What a great idea Lisa! I bet there will be some great finds. Looking forward to the results!
-Lane
Mary Ann at classic•casual•home says
Great idea, Lisa…it could be such a good fundraiser.
Kim@Chattafabulous says
Well, here's another go at leaving this comment. Blogger is hiccuping on me today! I think this is a brilliant idea. I'm not sure if there's one in Chattanooga but I plan to find out and hopefully start shopping!
http://www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com
Tiffany says
Wow that's a great idea!
Dana Frieling says
I learned something new today! This is a great idea. Great little table you scored, too.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
this is such a great idea! i saw you doing something on fb to start it up… way to go!
Adelina Priddis says
I had never heard of these until our recent move. We had always used our local news stations classified section (KSL – huge in utah). But being in a small town away from the majority of people, it didn't work as well. They have 3 yard sale pages in our county, and I've already bought/sold so much on them! I'm eyeing an old window, and some chickens right now.
My Crafty Home Life says
I have never heard of this. I really like the idea. Although, knowing me…I would buy way too much stuff.
Val says
I really love this idea.
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
I love this idea! I just joined up with one but so far it's just junk. 🙂
Andrea says
Lisa, what a fabulous idea. There is one set up in my parents' town and I am part of it. I would love to start one here. Good for you for taking the bull by the horns!
cheshomeblog says
I am Admin on a couple of sites like that here in BC..and am a member of several more! We have a small town, and the sites have approx. 3000 people on them currently. It works great! A little more time being admin when the numbers are up like that..but well worth it. With the accessibility of FB for so many people, its a good way to connect so many sellers to buyers. Glad its going good with you! Good Luck!
Juli GS says
buycheapfacebooklikesThank you for sharing this article. I love it. Keep on writing this type of great stuff.
Trish Bosworth says
my sister and i have a site going its just for our stuff(we are cleaning out several homes worth of stuff :- ) my question is how do i take our group and make a link on another groups page (we have the ok just cant make it). you know the box with the little pic and the name of the group that when you click on it you go strait to the group. we cant figure out how to do it. any help would be great. thank you in advance
Joy Crawford says
How do I sell on yard sale?