The fall days bring cooler weather and more time spent inside. With the extra time spent indoors, why not declutter your house and make some additional money? The upcoming holiday season is the perfect time to rid yourself of unwanted goods that others may want at a time when you could probably use the extra money.
Places to Sell
e-Bay
As a former e-Bay seller, I use this site to sell items that are new and unused or in very good condition. For instance, I have a new in the box, never opened Lego set that retailed for $45. I did some research by checking listings for the same item that have ended, and I know that I can make at least retail for this toy, especially as we get closer to the Christmas season.
If you have something like a new Lego set and don’t mind the extra inconvenience, you may want to list it on the UK e-Bay site. People there have a harder time finding the Lego sets, and after the conversion rate, you may earn more than retail.
In late October and November into December, you should have good luck selling toys that are in good condition. I myself have bought my son a Lego toy box filled with Legos off e-Bay in addition to Lincoln Logs.
In addition to toys, e-Bay is also a good place to sell your children’s outgrown name brand clothing, especially Gap and Gymboree. Just make sure to take pictures and list the item in detail, including any flaws.
Craigslist
This site is good for items that are too big or bulky to ship. It may also be preferable to e-Bay because you don’t have to pay listing fees, shipping fees or Pay Pal fees. Just like e-Bay, you will want to take pictures of the item and describe it in detail.
Recently, I started going through our house to find things to sell. I discovered a bag of cloth diapers and diaper covers that were too small for my children. I listed the 20 cloth diapers and 4 diaper covers for $75, and gladly took the $50 a woman offered me. Yes, I would have liked to have gotten the $75 I had them listed for, but realistically, my children will never fit in the diapers again (yeah for getting one step closer to potty training!), and the $50 in my pocket was infinitely better than the bag full of cloth diapers cluttering my home.
I also have an exercise bike that we no longer use that I have listed on Craigslist. I am hoping as the weather cools and more people have to spend more time indoors, someone will want to get in shape. If I don’t sell it before Christmas, I hope it goes in January.
Additional Suggestions
When you declutter, ask yourself if you have used the item in the last year. If it is no longer useful to you, why not get rid of it so it can be of use to someone else and give allow you to earn extra income? Be ruthless.
While you may have paid a certain price for the item, don’t expect to get that much back. I paid $250 for my exercise bike, but I am selling it for $75, and I am willing to negotiate down to $50. Remember, if you no longer use the item, any money you earn for it is worth clearing the space in your home. Consider the extra income a bonus to decluttering.
If you have kids, you can clear quite a bit of stuff quickly by selling on e-Bay or Craigslist, as people are always looking for baby gear and kids’ toys and clothes in good condition. Even if you don’t have kids, you very likely have items around your home that you could sell. You will love to have the extra room and money.
What other ways to make money from decluttering your home can you think of?
This article was written by staff writer Melissa.
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