Ways To Earn Cash For Unwanted Items Before You Move
Selling some of your unwanted items before you move will make the process of relocating easier while putting some extra cash in your pocket. Nearly every family has a “junk” room or closet in which they store furniture, electronics, clothes, home décor accessories, and other items they no longer need or want.
Choose What To Sell and What To Keep
Go through your belongings and pull out any unwanted and/or unused items that you wish to sell. If you have an extra set of bedroom furniture that’s taking up space, now is the perfect time to get rid of it. Keeping them will only require you and anyone else who’s helping you move to work extra hard. The more stuff you’re willing to get rid of, the easier it will be to move.
Host a Yard Sale
There are dozens of ways to sell unwanted furniture and items, but one of the easiest it to host a yard sale. Clear your calendar for an upcoming weekend in which you can set up a yard sale. Weekends are preferred because this is when most people have off work, so you’ll generally attract more customers.
You can read the post mentioned above for more yard sale tips, but the bottom line is that you want to get rid of as much stuff as possible. Don’t be afraid to negotiate with customers, lowering the price to make a sale.
Online Auction Sites and Classified Ads
Any remaining items should be listed on auction sites like eBay and classified ad sites like Craigslist. Auction websites are typically the preferred choice for selling smaller items since you or the buyer will have to pay for shipping. Craigslist, on the other hand, is a better choice for selling large items like furniture since there’s no shipping involved.
Donate The Rest
What should you do with your leftover items that didn’t sell? Assuming you no longer want them, and don’t want to deal with hauling them to your new home, you could donate them to a charity organization. Doing so will allow you to help struggling individuals and families who are less fortunate. And depending on which organization you choose, you may qualify for a tax-deductible donation receipt.
Goodwill is a reputable nonprofit charity organization that accepts donations of all types. You can also check your local phone book to see if there are any charity organizations that are willing to come and pick up your remaining items.
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