If you’re taking the challenge seriously, you may find that you’ve accumulated some items you no longer need but they have value. There’s plenty of ways to rid yourself of unwanted items. You can take them to the dump, drop them off at Goodwill or…make some money!
Your clutter may be just what someone else is looking for so why not make some cash while you bring peace back to your home? Here are 3 ways to turn clutter into cash.
- Hold a yard sale
- Use social media
- Consign your items
Hold a yard sale- It’s as old as time, but yard sales can be very profitable. Having a yard sale can help your entire family reduce their clutter and make some money. You can designate the funds for something new for the family or pocket the money and be happy. Some families even band together to host a bigger group yard sale and get more traffic. Yard sales can be an excellent way to cash in on your unwanted items and make someone else’s day.
Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist- Online marketing is an easy way to cash in on your unwanted items. Using tools like Facebook or Craigslist can be an easy way to list items and make deals. Many times, your local community has Facebook groups for buying and selling and Craigslist is a nationwide service to sell a wide variety of goods.
Access consignment shops near you- You may have access to consignment shops near you that sell items on your behalf for a fee. This can make it possible to sell bigger ticket items for more than you may get at a yard sale or online. Consignment shops may specialize in certain types of items or be similar to a thrift store environment. It’s worth the effort to use a consignment shop when you have items that have a lot of value left in them.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle are important options when it comes to decluttering, but Sometimes you’ve got belongings that you simply want to sell. There’s nothing wrong with making the most from items you’ve outgrown or no longer need. Capitalize on your items and find ways to sell them to people who need or want just what you have. Use the income to update your décor or do something fun with your family.
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