12 In-Demand Items to Sell at Your Next Yard Sale

Costume Jewelry
Whether they're in the market for some inexpensive bling or they think they've literally discovered a diamond in the rough, yard sale shoppers love to snatch up costume jewelry if it's nicely displayed and priced to sell.

'Like-New' Items
Received a gift that doesn't suit your fancy? Leave it in the original packaging and sell it at your next tag sale. Savvy shoppers are always on the lookout for like-new items they can give as gifts without the recipient being the wiser. Price like-new items at less than 50 percent

Clothing by the Bag
Sometimes it can be difficult to unload used apparel at a yard sale. Offer shoppers the option of filling a grocery bag with the clothing of their choice for the flat bargain price of $10 or so. It's a great way to get rid of whatever is left near the end of the day.

Vinyl Records
There's a brisk market for these albums, but prices vary greatly by recording, artist and condition. Before you set out a box of your old LPs, research their value online to make sure you're not selling your collection short.

Beat-Up Wooden Furniture.
The current popularity of "upcycling" — breathing new life and functionality into would-be throwaways — has created a demand for many used items including wooden furniture that's not in great shape and short of antique status. Many shoppers like to haggle for a better price

Retro Toys and Dolls
That Barbie doll or Star Wars figure tucked away in your closet could bring some quick cash at a yard sale, but you'll probably make more selling them to serious collectors on an online auction site like eBay. The condition of vintage toys is paramount in determining their value

Kid and Baby Clothing
Tag sale regulars report a steady market for lightly used children's clothing and baby wear, since kids outgrow their duds so fast. A good rule of thumb for selling clothing and other items quickly is to price them at about 20 percent of what they'd sell for new.

Antiques
Of course there's always a market for antiques, so try to include at least a few so that you can truthfully say "antiques" in any advertisements. The "A-word" always draws a crowd.

Seasonal Items
If your sale is in the spring or summer, put patio furniture, summer clothing and garden and lawn equipment front and center. They are sure to be customer magnets.

Tools
Most used hand and garden tools perform as well as new ones, and some are even considered collectibles. Toolboxes — particularly sturdy older boxes made of steel — are usually an easy sell if your sale attracts the DIY crowd.

Americana' Home Décor
Watch a couple of episodes of the popular cable TV show American Pickers to get an idea of what's hot when it comes to cashing in on eclectic items for home decorating Americana-style. Vintage metal advertising signs — a popular wall hanging among Americana enthusiasts.

BOOKS
Rather than trying to sell books individually, price stacks of similar ones for $5-$10 and sell them by the lot. This works particularly well for children's books, since kids tend to be a little less discriminating in their choice of literature.

Bottled Water and Soft Drinks
Even if nobody is interested in buying your stuff, you can net some extra cash if you have an ice chest full of cold drinks waiting for thirsty shoppers on a hot summer day. Price them at $1 or $1.50 each.