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Garage sale pricing guide
What to charge for clothes, furniture, books, toys and more — with a quick calculator. The numbers come from published pricing guides, linked at the bottom.
Last reviewed October 11, 2026
The rule of thumb
¼ – ⅓
of what a similar item would cost new, for things in good shape.
Money Crashers
10 – 30%
of the original price, lower for worn items, higher for like-new.
Redfin
up to ½
for gadgets still new in their original packaging.
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Price calculator
Enter what the item costs new and pick its condition.
Type what a similar item costs new — a store price or a quick online search.
Rounded to easy-change amounts. Prices vary by region — compare with a couple of sales near you.
Typical prices by item
Benchmarks for used items in fair-to-good condition. Source: Money Crashers, which compiles Real Simple, The Spruce and Angi.
Clothing & shoes
| Adult clothes | $3–$5 a piece (more if new with tags) |
|---|---|
| Winter coats & jackets | $5–$15 |
| Baby clothes | $1–$3 gently used · $0.25–$0.50 worn |
| Adult shoes | $3–$10 a pair |
| Baby & toddler shoes | $1–$2 |
| Costume jewelry | $0.50–$2 a piece |
Books & media
| Hardcover books | About $1 ($2 for heavy ones) |
|---|---|
| Paperbacks | $0.25–$0.50 |
| Vinyl records | About $2 (more if rare and excellent) |
| CDs & DVDs | $1–$5 |
| Cassettes & VHS | Up to $1 |
Furniture & decor
| Worn or low-quality furniture | $5–$30 |
|---|---|
| Sturdy, ready-to-use furniture | About ⅓ of retail — e.g. sofa $150–$300, coffee table $50–$100, dining chair $25–$150 |
| Pillows, vases, small decor | $2–$7 |
| Wall art & mirrors | Up to $10 small · up to $100 large |
| Working lamps | $5–$10 |
Kitchen
| Plain dishes | $1–$3 each |
|---|---|
| China | $1–$10 a dish · 8-piece set $5–$30 |
| Silverware | $3–$5 a full set · about $0.25 a piece |
| Blenders, food processors | Up to ⅓ of retail |
| Small kitchen tools | $1–$5 |
Electronics, toys & more
| Electronics & computers | About ⅓ of retail · up to ½ if new in the box |
|---|---|
| Kids' toys | $1–$3 by condition |
| Classic board games | About $1 |
| Electronic & high-end board games | $5 or more |
| Antiques | Can bring full market value — get them appraised or check sold prices online first |
Tags, bundles and haggling
Tag every item
Put a price on each piece so shoppers don't have to ask. Same-price items can share one sign, like “All books $1”.
Redfin
Leave room to haggle
Price 15–20% above the least you'd accept. Write “firm” on the few things you won't discount.
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Bundle the small stuff
“3 for $5” or “six books for $5” moves volume and makes buying more feel like a deal.
Redfin
Check what sales near you charge
Prices vary by region. Stop by a couple of local sales or thrift stores before you tag.
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Hold back the valuable pieces
Something worth a lot usually fetches more online than at a yard sale, where shoppers expect rock-bottom prices.
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Mark down when it slows
Lower the tags themselves when traffic drops, and use the last hour for deeper cuts such as 50% off or buy 3, get 1 free.
Redfin
Add a free box
Small things that won't bring much can go in a box marked FREE — the word alone stops people walking by.
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Priced and ready? Put your sale on the map.
- Post your sale free in the LocalSale app — address, dates, photos and items with prices.
- It gets its own web page you can share in neighborhood groups, so people can see what you have before they drive over.
- Print a flyer with a QR code that opens that page (LocalSale for Android 1.60 or later, iPhone 1.26 or later).
Want to see what nearby sellers charge? Browse sales posted on LocalSale.
Sources
- Money Crashers — 7 Tips for Garage Sale Pricing to Maximize the Value of Your Items · Amy Livingston · updated Jan 6, 2026Its item prices compile the pricing guides of Real Simple, The Spruce and Angi.
- Redfin — 15 Must-Read Yard Sale Tips: How to Host a Successful Sale That Attracts Buyers · Marissa Crum · Apr 24, 2025
Prices are general guidance, not appraisals. The calculator ranges combine the two guides: new in packaging ⅓–½, good ¼–⅓, worn 10%–¼ (the low end of the 10–30% range).