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Yard Sale Signs and Stake Kits

Yard sale signs come blank, preprinted or in kits with stakes. Local rules limit where they go.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Hardware, dollar and office supply stores carry ready-made signs and kits. Sign printers make custom corrugated plastic signs with your address and dates.

Professional insight

Sign printers favor thick corrugated plastic on wire stakes. Big, bold arrows matter more than decoration.

  • Vertical flutes let H-stakes slide in cleanly.
  • Double-sided signs read from both traffic directions.
  • Galvanized stakes resist rust for reuse.
  • Leave blank space for dates and an arrow.

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Types

Preprinted signs

Say Yard Sale or Garage Sale with a blank area for details.

Blank sign packs

White panels with stakes. Write or paint your own message.

Sale kits

Arrow signs, stakes and hundreds of price stickers in one box.

Custom printed

Ordered from a sign shop. Reusable for yearly neighborhood sales.

Yard sale sign rules to check

  • Most cities ban signs on utility poles and trees.
  • Public right-of-way, often near the curb, is usually off limits.
  • Some cities want a permit number on each sign.
  • Size limits apply, for example six square feet.
  • Signs must come down soon after the sale ends.

Setup tips

  1. 1Write sale date, time and address in thick marker.
  2. 2Add one clear arrow per sign.
  3. 3Ask owners before staking signs on their land.
  4. 4Place signs at turns leading to your street.
  5. 5Push stakes in fully so wind cannot topple them.
  6. 6Collect every sign the same evening.

Common questions

What size yard sale sign is easiest to read?
Panels of 18 x 24 inches read well from a car.
Can I reuse corrugated plastic signs?
Yes. Use blank areas or stick-on labels for new dates.
Where can I legally place signs?
Usually on your property, or private land with permission. Check local rules.