For your nicer items like silver, china, etc....go with Ebay! Also, if you don't feel like messing with Ebay but want to get the most out of your item without as much work (packing for shipping, etc) then you can try a company that sells stuff on ebay for you. We have one in our area and they charge 30% of your final selling price...but you would still profit more by doing that than by putting it in a garage sale!

For pricier items, you could also just list them individually in your local paper classifieds or on craig's list.

Again, I am a garage sale fanatic. Here is how I show when it comes to garage sales vs ebay. For garage sales, I always make a lower offer on price. Always. I go to the sales with an open mind...I don't go with a list of items I want...I am just out to find unexpected bargains. I have also been known to get some really good deal on kids name brand clothes and then re-sell them on ebay. I spent $22 at a recent sale for books, kids clothes, and a pair of shorts and work overalls (garden) for myself. Just one piece of the kids clothing sold for nearly 2/3 of what I spent at the sale! When I am looking for something specific (such as a specific piece of clothing, kitchen stuff, etc) then I turn straight to ebay!

Hope that helps!