Normally, people tend to have a garage sale prior to moving house. But consider this ~ especially if you’re moving to a new town ~ have your garage sale at your new house. Why? Because you’ll get to meet a lot of people in one hit in a pretty informal setting. You can suss out the neighbourhood, while they do the same to you.
Maybe even take a special product from your old town with you. Regional jams, pickles, olives, sweets ~ whatever your old town was known for that you think your new town might like. Obviously some geographical and distance constraints will apply. (Don’t put Tasmanian cheese in your removal truck to take to Far North Queensland)
And as part of your sale consider not selling for money but trading for whatever you need. Maybe you’ll need to plant a garden ~ fruit, veg, herbs, plants & seed of all descriptions ~ swap your stuff for that.
In any advertising you do say you’re new to the area, what you’re getting rid of, and what you need for your new life. You might get a fabulous new garden, kilos of tomatoes and make some new pals into the bargain. All in return for some previously read books and unwanted tchotchkes.
