Home Organizing Tag Sale Supplies Checklist Holding a sale? Here's the gear you'll need. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 10, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Klas Fahlén/Art Department Clear signs.Mead makes a waterproof poster board that won't wither in the rain; you can find it at Staples, Wal-Mart, and Office Depot. Use a permanent marker, and write neatly and legibly. Note: Always check whether there are restrictions on placements of signs in your community—and whether you need a permit to hold a tag sale.Money to make change.Start your selling day with $50 in ones, $30 in fives, $50 in tens, $60 in twenties, and $10 in quarters (one roll).Fanny pack or carpenter's apron.Stow bills in one pocket, change in another.Calculator.For tallying sales.Notebook and pen.Keep track of sales—especially important if this is a multifamily event.Card tables.Set up an attractive display of wares, and refresh it whenever you sell something.Measuring tape.Shoppers may want to measure pieces of furniture.Garment rack.Target (target.com) and the Container Store (containerstore.com) are good sources.Full-length mirror.So shoppers can see what clothes look like.Extension cord.Allow shoppers to test lamps, radios, and other electrical appliances.Packing supplies.Have old newspapers, Bubble Wrap, plastic bags, and boxes on hand.Price tags.Put them on top of your items, not on the bottom, where buyers will have to search for them.Outdoor speaker and a few playlists.Play pleasant background music with broad appeal. Sinatra, mellow rock, or classical are all good choices.Tarps.For protecting items in case of rain. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit