1. Put the word out! Put an ad in the paper that lets everyone know the sale is for CHARITY. Send press releases to your local paper. They’ll usually publish your info on the event calendar section of the paper for free since your profits go to charity.
2. Good signage! We had 5 or so signs out in all directions so that our sale was easy to find.
3. More signs! We had signs at the sale letting people know all of the $$ was for charity, and what charity we were supporting.
4. Word of mouth! We told everyone who walked up that the sale was for charity, and if they wanted to know more, we did a little song and dance about the Avon walk. (Not a real song and dance, but you know what I mean.)
5. Donation buckets! We had a donation bucket (and a sign) on the table and people dropped money in it more than once.
6. No hagglers! Early in the sale, when people tried to haggle, we wouldn’t. I guilted more than one person into paying full price since it was all for charity. Later in the day, when we tried to move more items, we made great deals.
7. The buddy system! Doing this with a friend made it 100% easier – don’t go it alone!
