It is estimated that many of us are sitting on at least $1,300 or more of things that we don’t need or want in the home. Often these items are tucked away and rarely see the light of day. And in a true out-of-sight-out-of-mind way, we don’t think about them at all.
But imagine you set aside a day to start looking out for everything that you don’t use or need to sell. And, at the end of that week, you had more cash and less stuff?
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So what should you be looking out for in the home when it comes to great things to sell?
Clothing
The most obvious one is that almost every household has too much clothing. Yours, your partners, your parents, your kids - a whole plethora of extra clothing is probably lying about. Many people have the habit of buying but not ever wearing or saving older clothing ‘for when it fits.’
Instead, check out apps where all you need to do is take a photo, set your price, and wait for people to buy it. You might not make loads of cash straight away - but you’re cleaning your closet and making a start on extra income.
Jewelry
What do you have, and what do you wear? They probably aren’t the same. Heirloom pieces are often something we want to pass down, but often we have items that might be better off elsewhere.
Almost any type of jewelry (real precious metals, gems, and diamonds) can be sold either online or direct to Gold Rush Houston. It is always a good idea to have everything independently valued so that you know in advance what you should be asking for.
Books
The price of used books has taken a significant nosedive, but if you have hundreds of books you’ve never read or the type of book you only read once - sell them. There are several book-buying websites that give you a price per book on their system, and usually, shipping to them is free.
Before selling anything or donating them to charity, look for the edition type, any signatures, or notes.
Collectibles
One of the best things about collectibles is that there is typically a market for almost anything, from dolls to Hot Wheels and puppets to Ty. But you might have a range of older collectibles and tea sets that were given to you and have never been used.
Take a look through storage boxes and toy boxes to see what is there. Search online for the brand, hallmark, or stamp and see what comes back. There are a lot of people looking to complete a set, and you might just have the missing piece.
Parts
Have you got defunct electricals, car parts, or even a spare kitchen sink lying around? Those things can be sold online - because sometimes manufacturers decommission a line, and the parts become hard to get. Start listing things on eBay and Craigslist and see what happens.
Start viewing your unused items as money, and see just how much you could make.
Aside from selling your goods, you can also take a look at selling your skills: 10 Tips for the Budding Creative Entrepreneur.
