The 2008 Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale is set for Saturday, May 3rd.

Start cleaning out your garages and home and prepare for this huge sale! Advertising will be provided in the Austin American-Statesman and signs will be placed at all entrances to the neighborhood. Open your garage door by 7:30 a.m., earlier if you like getting a jump with the early bird crowd. Go for as long as you have goodies to sell.

• Mark all items clearly with a price and have change on hand. Your first customer may pay with a $20 bill.
• Watch your money carefully. If possible wear it around your waist in a fanny pack. Do not leave your money unattended, even for a second.
• Price your items reasonably. Shoppers are looking for a bargain.
• Leave room in your pricing to negotiate, especially late in the morning.
• Open your garage door only when you are ready to sell, customers will be there as soon as your doors are open.
• Group items of like kind together.