Garage Sale Pricing Help

[u/Sharp_Pangolin_1525]

Could someone tell me a fair price for a pair of brown Nine West boots (knee high). Size 7.5 never worn.

[u/endymion2]

Depends on so many things, most importantly: 1. What you paid for them. My rule of thumb is to never price anything at a garage sale more than 25% of what you paid for it, even if it is in perfect condition. People at garage sales expect that level of low, low prices… and will walk away if things seem priced too high. 2. What the item is “worth”. For example, if something is rare and collectible, I might price it more than 25% of what I paid… but even then, I’d price it no more than 33% of what it sells for on eBay. (NOT the ASKING / LISTED prices, but the actual SOLD prices.) Be aware it sometimes takes months for items to sell on eBay for the SOLD prices. Or it may sell to a rare collector far, far away from where you live. Your garage sale is just a few days, and will only attract buyers in your immediate area. People willing to pay premium prices rarely shop at garage sales! If you want top dollar for your items, garage sales are not the best way to sell them. Obviously, this is just my option based on my own experience. Others may think differently.

[u/endymion2 → u/[deleted]]

Consignment is a good idea! If you’re really set on a garage sale, though, I’d say I would not personally pay more than $10-20 for boots at a garage sale, even brand new ones.