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