Which is easier? Having a garage sale or donating?

My friend sort of talked me into having a garage sale to get rid of the many boxes of items I no longer need. She has spent a few days helping me box things up and helping with my decision paralysis. I deeply appreciate her help. I feel like I already wasted money in the past when I initially bought and used some of these items. I know that I won't make very much money trying to sell any of it. I work full time 6 days a week. I'm usually exhausted and have never in my life wanted to have a garage sale. I often make small trips to St. Vincent De Paul near my home. My friend wanted to bring some of her items to sell at my garage sale. She agreed that anything that wouldn't sell, she would load into the back of her truck and donate it. Has anyone actually enjoyed doing a garage sale? Has anyone wished that they had just donated instead? Any advice is welcomed. I'm sure you can tell I don't want to do a garage sale, but would I be missing out on a friendship building experience?