When you are having a garage sale:
- Acknowledge all shoppers
- Ask for help running the sale
- Be observant and wary of distractions
- Do not advertise the sale as a "Moving Sale," which implies the house may be vacant for extended periods
- Do not allow shoppers into your home
- Do not answer questions about alarm systems, daytime/nighttime occupancy, etc.
- Have a phone on your person to report any suspicious activity
- It's preferable to not accept checks from strangers
- Lock doors into your home
- Place expensive items near you (usually by the checkout table)
- Watch your cash box and keep only a minimal amount of cash on site
- Citywide Garage Sale Information