9 ways to get fast cash for your clutter

February 16, 2022

It can feel like a big and overwhelming project when you think about selling your clutter. But it doesn’t have to be!

If you just need some extra cash for those bills that keep coming, work on one of these nine ways to get cash for clutter and make money by selling your clutter. Then sit back and relax as the money starts rolling in.

Here are nine ways to make cash for your clutter.

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1. Hold a yard sale

Holding a yard sale is one of the most obvious ways to get cash for your clutter.

Hosting a yard sale is kind of a big project, but if you’re successful, you can sell a lot of items in a short amount of time. Here are some tips for hosting a successful yard sale:

First, advertise your yard sale ahead of time with flyers or signs.
Price your items low. Yard sale shoppers are looking for bargains, so you’ll sell more items this way.
Third, place your yard sale in a highly trafficked area so that most people can stop by to check out your stuff.
Finally, place the best items out in front to get people’s attention.
Have a good cash box on hand to take immediate payments from buyers. Make sure to have some change, too, so that you can give them back the exact change.

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2. Put your clutter on Craigslist

Craigslist is an excellent option if you’re looking for local buyers, but it involves a lot of coordination and communication to meet up with buyers. You also might have to deal with many “no-shows,” which is a frustrating waste of time. For bigger items, though, it can be effective. Use Craigslist for selling cars, exercise equipment and other bigger-ticket items. Include clear, bright photos and a thorough description of the item.

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3. Sell clothes on ThredUp

ThredUp is an online, second-hand store for clothing! They make it really easy to sell your clothes because all you have to do is order a free closet cleanout kit, send back your clothes with their pre-paid postage, and wait for ThredUp to take photos and list your items for you. Clothes that are in good condition are the best choice. Items with stains or rips probably won’t sell.

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4. Sell items at the pawnshop

Pawnshops don’t just loan out money – you can also sell certain items there. If you’re in a hurry to get extra cash, taking your items to the pawnshop may be a good option. They’ll give you money on the spot, but they usually won’t pay as much as you’d like. Their goal is to re-sell the item in their store, so they need to profit. Still, it’s worth looking into if you’re looking for quick cash. Items like tools, electronics and jewelry will usually sell.

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5. List items for sale on eBay

eBay is a good option if your clutter includes valuable items that may be hard to sell locally. It’s especially useful for selling antiques and collectibles. You can list items individually, which is a good idea for more valuable things. You can also list groups or “lots” of items that must be purchased together, which is a good idea for cheaper goods like children’s toys.

Also, you can have people bid on items instead of setting a price, so it’s a great way to get as much as you possibly can for collector’s items.

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6. Sell your goods on Facebook Marketplace

Some might say that Facebook Marketplace is the new Craigslist. There are some differences, though. Facebook has more groups to sell items in a more relevant context.

There are also seller ratings, and it isn’t nearly as anonymous as Craigslist. Of course, that doesn’t mean you don’t have to be careful, but it can offer a bit more peace of mind.

You can sell almost anything on Facebook, but you can’t sell guns or animals. You also can’t sell anything illegal, of course. So be sure to check the rules for Facebook and whatever group you’re selling in to ensure your listings don’t get deleted. Items like books, toys and extra baby gear are some examples of items that do well.

As with other online marketplaces, photos are important. Clear, bright photos that show the item from many different angles are best. You should also include as much information as you can about the item’s condition.

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7. Set up a booth at a flea market

Flea markets are a great place to get rid of your stuff because they usually have a steady stream of buyers. Before you sell at the flea market, though, check out the booth prices and rules carefully. Some will let everyone set up booths for free, while others charge hundreds of dollars. You don’t want to spend a bunch of money on a booth and then not be able to make it back.

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8. Sell college textbooks to the college bookstore

College textbooks are incredibly expensive, and you usually don’t need them after the class is over. The best way to get some of your money back is to sell them back to the college bookstore! They’ll take used textbooks that are still in good condition and sell them to the next round of students at a lower cost than new textbooks.

If your college doesn’t have a buyback program for textbooks, you can also try selling them online. Check out listings for the same book in a similar condition to yours to see how high you can price them. Just make sure to ship them out promptly when someone purchases them if you decide to go this route.

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9. Make art with your clutter

If you’re not in a big hurry to get some cash, try making new things out of your old stuff! For example, you can use old clothes to make a quilt. You can take apart old and damaged jewelry to create new designs. Items you can make can potentially sell for more money than the original item.

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Cash For Clutter

Old books, old furniture, old albums, kid’s toys and other items you have laying around can be a great source for some extra money to keep your frugal living habits going! There are many ways to get cash for your clutter, and we’ve listed just a few of them here. You can try selling your stuff online through marketplaces like eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

You could also sell it at a flea market or to the college bookstore. You could even make art with your old things and sell those pieces if you have the time instead! No matter what route you choose, be sure to take clear, bright photos of your items and include as much information about them as possible. Happy selling!

This article originally appeared on A Dime Saved and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.

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