DEALDRIVE GARAGE-SALE PREPARATION CHECKLIST

ONE TO TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE SALE
[ ] Choose a date and opening hours.
[ ] Check local permits, sale restrictions and sign rules.
[ ] Confirm household or neighbourhood participation and permissions.
[ ] Ask a helper and agree responsibilities.
[ ] Sort items into sell, keep, donate and recycle.
[ ] Check recalls, product safety and restrictions.
[ ] Clean and test goods; record damage and measurements.
[ ] Research used prices and set private minimums.
[ ] Prepare photos, a title and description.
[ ] Publish the listing and plan permitted local promotion.

THE DAY BEFORE
[ ] Finish readable price labels and bundle signs.
[ ] Confirm listing dates, hours, location and payment notes.
[ ] Check the forecast and decide on shelter or postponement.
[ ] Plan tables, walking space and a staffed payment point.
[ ] Prepare change, bags, packing material, pens and labels.
[ ] Charge phones and payment devices; test connectivity.
[ ] Secure private belongings and plan large-item collection.
[ ] Confirm helpers and discount rules.

SALE MORNING
[ ] Check the latest weather and update the listing if needed.
[ ] Arrange stable tables and group goods by category.
[ ] Keep prices visible and private areas secure.
[ ] Position fragile and valuable goods safely.
[ ] Put up permitted signs with dates, hours and clear arrows.
[ ] Count starting change privately and prepare payment tools.
[ ] Walk the visitor route and remove hazards.
[ ] Open at the advertised time.

DURING THE SALE
[ ] Welcome shoppers and answer questions honestly.
[ ] Agree totals and verify payments in your own account.
[ ] Keep paid and unpaid goods separate.
[ ] Supervise valuables and the payment point.
[ ] Take breaks with helper cover.
[ ] Keep walkways clear as displays change.
[ ] Confirm transport and lifting arrangements for large purchases.
[ ] Update major availability or weather changes promptly.

AFTER THE SALE
[ ] End or update the listing and promotional posts.
[ ] Remove directional signs.
[ ] Complete agreed collections safely.
[ ] Count proceeds privately and settle household shares.
[ ] Choose later listings, reuse, donation or recycling for leftovers.
[ ] Confirm donation acceptance and opening hours.
[ ] Use approved recycling routes for restricted waste.
[ ] Record lessons for your next sale.