People see yard sales signs all the time. Most of the time they get ignored because we have places to go and people to see and those yard sale excursions are usually not planned. So, the smart thing to do to get both attention and traffic is to find a way to make your sale stand out.
Using memes is a great way to make an impression – to connect with your potential customers. It’s like you’re creating a sense of kinship with them based on that internet thing you both know. We’re guessing everyone that came to this yard sale, came prepared to say, “take my money!”
Orange Is the New Black
What does a person on their way to the slammer do with all of their belongings while they're away? Sells them! If there was ever a yard sale to go to, a Going to Jail Sale is it. You know that they are selling everything they own. From clothing to jewelry to furniture — everything must go.
They aren't getting rid of these things because they want to. Instead, they have to. It's a win/win situation. You're buying bargains while doing this guy a favor! Plus, you can get yourself a can of Coke for just 50 cents! That is a major selling point if you ask us.
Pop-Culture
So how exactly do you set your garage sale apart from all the others? Get a high-profile personality to advertise it, of course! Except budget is a thing so you have to get a little creative with an original sign to lure people in. These funny signs reference back to current moments in entertainment that everyone is bound to be familiar with.
Whether it's Macklemore, Batman, or Gandalf (Kanye may not be the best choice for a spokesperson nowadays), someone is bound to know one of these references and have a good laugh. Even if you've only got $20 in your pocket...
Batman Will Be There
If it is Batman-approved it must be something special. The Gotham Bat usually knows what he's talking about. It's surprising to see how many Batman references can be found in this article. It is as if Bruce Wayne had a secret love for thrifting they didn't tell us about in the comic books.
Do you think a batmobile was being sold at this yard sale? We sure hope so. The person that wrote this sign was pretty talented. We will give them that! We would U-turn and drive straight to this sale just to see what Batman has to offer...
Tell Me Why!
By now, everyone's familiar with the confused man meme. This yard sale brought him to life once again, confused as to why people aren't buying everything the yard sale has to offer. Well, we don't have an answer for you, man! We are guessing it's probably because the merchandise is not up to par.
It could also be that the sign has no time or address. You know, people need that sort of thing to know when and where your garage sale is. It's not like they would start walking around the neighborhood and ask where is Meme Guy's house.