Handy Garage Sale Pricing Guide

Having a garage sale is a great way to get rid of your extra belongings and make a little money in the process. Pricing is key, so here is our handy guide to garage sale prices!

If you're looking to sell online or through a mobile marketplace app, prices can be pushed a little higher but are still roughly the same.

BABY CARE

Baby swings: $10 - $20.
Breast pumps: $30 - $75. (Depending on condition.)
Car seats: $10 - $35.
Chairs, toddler's: $5 - $15.
Clothes, baby: $1 - $3 per piece or $4 - $5 per outfit.
Clothes, maternity bottoms: $3 - $5.
Clothes, maternity tops: $2 - $5.
Cribs: $50 - $100. (Depending on brand and condition.)
High chairs: $10 - $30.
Play pens: $5 - $30. (Depending on brand and condition.)
Stroller: $10 - $25.
Tables, changing: $45 - $75.

CLOTHING

Clothes with store tags still attached: $10 - 70% of original price.
Coats, jackets, and sweaters: $2 - $8.
Dresses: $3 - $5.
Jeans: $1 - $4. (Price brand name jeans towards the high end, depending on condition.)
Pants, children’s: $0.50 - $2.
Pants, dress: $2 - $4.50.
Shirts, branded: $1 - $5. (Depending on brand name.)
Shirts, children’s: $0.75 - $1.
Shirts, plain: $0.25 - $0.75.
Shoes, children's: $3.
Shoes, dress: $2 - $5.
Shoes, tennis: $1 - $3.
Stained/damaged clothes: $0. (A "free items" box might entice other purchases.)
Sweatshirts: $1 - $2.50.

ACCESSORIES

Backpacks: $1 - $5.
Gifts, bags: $0.25 - $0.50.
Gifts, wraping paper: $0.50 - $1.
Hair accessories: $0.50 - $1 each.
Jewelry: $0.25 - $2.
Nail polish: $0.50 - $1 each.
Purses: $10 - $70. (Depending on brand name.)
Ties: $1 each - $6 for 10.

BOOKS

Books, hard cover: $1 - $2.50. (Depending on condition and collectability.)
Books, paperback: $0.50 - $1.
Books, textbook: $0.50 - $1.
Bookshelf: $15 - $50.

ENTERTAINMENT

Blu-rays: $3 - $5. (Depending on age of the movie.)
Board Games: $0.50 - $2.
DVDs: $1 - $4. (Depending on age of the movie.)
VHS tapes: $0.25 - $0.75.

ELECTRONICS

A/C Unit: $10.
Computer speakers: $10.
Computer, desktop: $50 - $150. (Depending on age and software.)
Extension cords and chargers: $0.50 - $2.
Laptops: $20 - $150.
Phone, land line: $5.
Players, Blu-ray: $25 - $40.
Players, DVD: $10 - $20. (Try to sell as a bulk deal with DVDs.)
Players, VHS: $10 - $15. (Try to sell as a bulk deal with VHS tapes.)
Printer: $10.
Television, remote control: $1.
Television, set: $10 - $30.

AUDIO

Car stereo: $15 - $30. (Depending on condition and wiring parts.)
Cassette tapes, collectable: $1 - $5.
Cassette tapes, non-collectable: $0.10 - $0.25.
CDs: $1 - 10 for $5. (Without scratches.)
Clock radios: $4.
Players, CD: $4.

VIDEO GAMES

Nintendo games: $0.50 - $2 each.
PS1 consoles:$5.
PS1 controllers: $2 each.
PS1 games: $1 each.
Sega Dreamcast consoles:$40.
Sega Genesis consoles:$25.
Video games, Nintendo games: $20 - $35. (Depending on condition.)
Xbox consoles:$35.
Xbox games: $3 - $5 each.
Xbox games: $3 each - $20 for 10.

TOYS & GAMES

Block sets: $5 - $10.
Board games: $2 - $5.
Dart board: $5.
Dolls: $1 - $15. (Depending on condition and collectability.)
Jigsaw pizzles: $1 - $2.
Playhouse: $15 - $30.
Pool table: $55.
Stuffed animals: $0.50 - $3.
Toys, electronic: $2 - $5.
Toys, large: $1 - $5.
Toys, ride-on: $5 - $20.
Toys, small: $0.50 - $1.

SPORTS & EXERCISE

Baseball glove: $3.
Bicycle: $20.
Exercise balls: $2.
Exercise bike: $40.
Golf club set: $25 - $4 per club.
Treadmills: $50.
Weights: $1 - $5 per set.

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Barbecue grills: $20 - $75.
Edgers and weed eaters: $5 - $40. (Price gas towards the high end, electric towards the low end, depending on condition.)
Flower pots, large: $5 - $10.
Flower pots, small: $0.50 - $1.
Garden benches: $25 - $50.
Lawn mowers, push: $30 - $75.
Lawn mowers, riding: $200 - $500.
Sewing machines: $20.
Skates and skateboards: $15.
Tool box: $20 - $75. (Depending on size and condition.)
Tools, hand: $1 - $5 per piece.
Tools, power: $10 - $100.

KITCHEN

Appliances, large (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.): $75 - $250.
Appliances, medium (microwaves, bread machines, mini fridges, etc.): $20 - $150.
Appliances, small (toasters, blenders, coffee makers, etc.): $5 - $20.
Complete sets (dishes, pans, etc.): $5 - $25.
Drinking glasses: $0.10 - $1.50.
Kitchen supplies (spatulas, colanders, etc.): $1 - $3.
Plastic food containers: $0.10 - $1 per piece.
Plates: $1 - $3.
Pots and pans: $2 - $10.
Silverware (complete set): $10 - $20.

FURNITURE

Bed, headboard: $5.
Centerpieces, vases, and trays: $3 per piece.
Chairs, dining: $12 - $25 each.
Chairs, office: $5.
Chairs, patio or lounge: $5.
Couch: $40 - $200. (Depending on condition.)
Desk: $20 - $50.
Dresser: $25 - $75.
Entertainment center: $20.
Faucets and shower heads: $5 - $10. (Depending on condition.)
Lamps: $5 - $15.
Light fixtures: $5 - $20.
Love seat: $20 - $125.
Picture frames: $0.50 - $15.
Rugs, area: $20 - $25.
Rugs, throw: $2 - $5.
Shelving: $10 - $20.
Table and chairs, kitchen: $50 - $150 per set. (More if it's a 10+ set, depending on quality and condition.)
Table and chairs, patio: $35 - $100.
Tables, coffee: $20 - $50.
Tables, dining: $25 - $100. (Depending on size and condition.)
Tables, end: $20 - $40. (Depending on size and condition.)
Tables, kitchen: $25.
Throw pillows: $1 - $3.
Wall decor and mirrors: $5 - $50.

LINENS

Bathmats: $1 - $2.
Bedding sets:$10 - $25.
Blankets:$2 - $5.
Placemats: $0.50 - $1.
Quilts: $20 - $40 or higher. (Depending on condition and craftsmanship.)
Sheet sets: $2 - $5.
Towels, bath: $0.50 - $2.
Towels, kitchen: $0.50 - $1.
Towels, wash cloths: $0.25 - $0.50.

Things to remember:

Having one table or area sorted by price (i.e. the $1 table) can also be appealing. However, make sure individual items are clearly marked just in case they accidentally migrate. Masking or painters tape and a sharpie will do the trick.
Know that many people may try to haggle, so on larger items over $100, it doesn't hurt to raise the price slightly over what you hope to get. Still, remember that the main goal of a garage sale is to get rid of stuff, so don't price too high and scare away buyers.
If you are selling electronics or other equipment, make sure to emphasize that all sales are final but have a power cord handy so potential buyers can confirm that everything works.
Get more small bills and quarters than you think you'll need and keep cash on your body or have one person be the cash handler at a table (and not move).
Don't be afraid to mark down your prices (and put up a sign saying "Reduced Prices") later in the morning or when things start to slow down. Bargain hunters will be drawn to your sale prices.

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