iPad POS Systems and Yard Sales2 min read
Hosting a yard sale is a great way to clear out a lot of clutter and to raise a little money at the same time. You can make some space in the attic or the garage, while also getting rid of things you don’t really need anymore.
When most people host a yard sale, they might put out a few card tables or lay some blankets on the ground and pile them up with knick knacks, clothes and other household items. Most things are usually priced low, so paying in cash is usually no obstacles. In fact, most people end up paying for their yard sale purchases with pocket change.
However, if you’re really cleaning house and have some larger items to sell, you might run into some trouble. After all, most people aren’t going to have a few hundred dollars in their pocket to pay for your flat-screen TV or leather couch on their random stop by your yard sale. You can advertise what you have for sale ahead of time so that people can come prepared, or you can take a big risk by accepting a check and hoping it doesn’t bounce (and cost you a fee with your own bank in the process). You can hold an item while someone goes to the ATM, but you’ll risk missing out on a sale if the person never comes back.
If you really want to maximize the sales you can make, you should try using an iPad POS system. If you own an iPad, you can easily turn it into a powerful payment processor so that you can accept credit cards even at your casual yard sale. You just need to sign up for a payment processing service, like Paypal, and get a card reader to plug into your headphone jack. If you plan to have many yard sales, you can invest in more powerful options for your iPad, but these tools will give you what you need for your basic sale.
Look into turning your iPad into a POS system for your next yard sale. With that small investment, you’ll put yourself in a position to make serious money instead of a handful of change. That’ll make the difference between going out for a nice dinner with your profits or going on an actual vacation. You’ll also be able to clear out much more clutter by increasing your sales.
