This essay is about holding a garage sale and the steps needed to make it successful. The targeted audience for this essay is people who give garage sales or those wanting to give one. The writer has some experience in the subject and uses that background to make a step- by- step analysis of the process. In breaking the essay down into parts he is able to make clean transitions from one part of the sale to another. He also gives warnings pertaining to the sales that the seller should avoid if possible.
             In the introduction the writer uses a series of questions to get the readers attention. It really has nothing to do with the paper itself, but it leads the reader up to the main idea of the paper. In doing this, the thesis, or main idea, is not stated until the last sentence of the paragraph. To make the essay seem more enjoyable he refers to garage sales as an " all-American sport" and himself as a "veteran". This type of approach lets the reader know that the writer has a humor, which might intrigue him to continue to read the rest of the essay.
             In the early stages of the sale the writer touches on taking inventory and deciding when and where to hold the sale. When taking inventory of your belongings he suggests not selling an enormous amount of small things at first whereas a couple of big items such as furniture will help to attract customers. Choosing the right clothes for the season and not underestimating the "saleability" of some junk will also help when taking inventory. When going through your inventory, you should also be deciding when and where you want to hold the sale. He states that Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. are normally the best time because that is when most people are free. Finding a location to have the sale is up to you and your surroundings. The writer makes a note and make sure you have sufficient parking places that's away from neighbors driveways.
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