Spend a few weekends visiting garage sales, and you’ll start to notice that shoppers have their favorite sections. Some head straight for the kitchen table, while others look for children’s clothes, home décor, or supplies for their next project.

Many shoppers are drawn to items they can use right away, especially if they can get them for less than they’d pay at a store. If you’re planning a garage sale, these 14 categories are worth setting out where people can see them.

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Kitchen Items

Mixing bowls, measuring cups, baking dishes, utensils, and food storage containers are useful finds for regular cooks. College students, first-time homeowners, and anyone replacing worn cookware may be happy to buy these basics at a fraction of their retail price.

Home Décor

Picture frames, vases, baskets, candles, and seasonal decorations can catch a shopper’s eye before they’ve even finished looking over the tables. Smaller decorative pieces are easy to carry home and can be inexpensive ways to change up a room.

Clothing, Especially Kids’ Clothes and Basics

Children outgrow clothes quickly, so parents often look for gently used shirts, pants, pajamas, and jackets at garage sales. Adult basics can sell well, too, especially if they’re clean, in good condition, and priced reasonably.

Health and Beauty Products

Unopened lotions, shampoos, skincare products, and other personal care items may interest shoppers looking for a bargain. Keep products sealed when possible, check expiration dates, and leave out anything that has changed in color, smell, or condition.

Wedding Items

Centerpieces, signs, candle holders, table decorations, and other wedding supplies can help couples plan a celebration on a budget. Since many decorations are used for just one event, buying them secondhand can cost much less than purchasing everything new.

Baby Items

Baby clothes, play mats, carriers, and other gently used supplies can attract parents who know how quickly little ones outgrow their things. Check each item for damage, cleanliness, recalls, and current safety guidance before putting it up for sale.

Pregnancy and New Mom Items

Maternity clothes, nursing pillows, and other pregnancy or postpartum supplies may appeal to shoppers who need them for a relatively short period. Only sell breast pumps and related equipment that can be safely reused, and check the manufacturer’s guidance because some pumps and parts aren’t suitable for secondhand use.

Kids’ Toys and Games

Board games, puzzles, dolls, toy cars, and outdoor play items often draw families with young children. Parents can save money on playthings that their kids may outgrow or lose interest in after a few months.

Kids’ Books

Picture books, beginner readers, and chapter books are easy for parents to browse at a garage sale. Low prices make it possible to pick up several new stories without paying full bookstore prices.

Craft Supplies

Yarn, fabric, ribbon, scrapbook paper, paint, jars, and other hobby supplies can attract people looking for materials for their next project. Craft supplies can be expensive when bought new, so leftover materials and unopened kits may be appealing bargains.

Home Organization Items

Storage bins, baskets, drawer organizers, shelves, and containers help keep cupboards, closets, and workspaces in order. Shoppers may be glad to find these items secondhand, especially if they’re clean, sturdy, and easy to fit into their homes.

Bags and Accessories

Handbags, tote bags, wallets, scarves, belts, and costume jewelry can attract shoppers looking for an inexpensive wardrobe addition. Clean items with working zippers, intact straps, and little visible wear are more likely to get a closer look.

Pet Supplies

Leashes, food bowls, carriers, pet beds, and sturdy toys can appeal to people who want to save on pet supplies. Clean, undamaged items are the best choices to sell, while opened food, used medications, and heavily worn products are better left out.

Household Extras

Cleaning tools, laundry baskets, extension cords, organizers, and other useful household goods can sell steadily at garage sales. These practical items may not look exciting on a table, but shoppers often appreciate finding something they need at a low price.