Mammoth AwardsThe holidays are almost upon us, and that likely means one thing: You wish you had more money in your bank account to buy gifts, decorate, travel, etc.
Such a wish is even more likely to be true in 2020 since COVID-19 wiped out many people’s finances. But instead of waiting on another stimulus, do this: Sell your used stuff for cash.
In the past, many relied on garage sales or word of mouth to make a profit. And while you can still use that old fashioned method, here’s an even better way to get money in your hands quickly: Sell your things online.
Some people make a full-time income selling things online. The money is there; you just have to know where to look. And even if you don’t need a full-time income since you’re working, it’s good to know your holiday budget can get a boost by merely decluttering your house.
Here are some of the best sites for selling used stuff online:
1. Craigslist
This massive online classifieds site is where many local people turn to get great deals on used stuff. Under the “for sale” section, you’ll find tons of categories, such as:
- Antiques
- Appliances
- Bikes
- Books
- Cell phones
- Computers
- Jewelry
- Tools
- Toys
- And more
With so much traffic, the chances of someone seeing your item and wanting to buy it are high. For safety reasons, make sure you meet in a public area when making the sale.
2. Facebook Marketplace
A “new age” way to sell your used items via word of mouth is through your Facebook profile. But did you know that Facebook has an online marketplace too?
It sure does, and many use it to unload their items quickly to local sellers. As with Craigslist or any other site where you post things online and meet up to sell them, pick a safe spot to make the transaction.
3. eBay
If you want to expand your reach and sell to buyers worldwide, eBay is a solid choice. The site gets loads of traffic due to its popularity over the years, and you can find buyers rather quickly, no matter what the item.
4. OfferUp
This app just merged with another popular one in the e-commerce space called LetGo. You can post items in as little as 30 seconds and see if you get any bites from buyers nearby.
Don’t be shy about what you post, either. A quick look at the Miami OfferUp shows recent listings for an old car hood, a used food chopper, used headphones, and even wigs.
While these sites work wonders at getting quick cash for your clutter, be sure to read their policies on restricted or prohibited items. You don’t want to get banned for selling something that’s not permitted, which will hinder your ability to earn extra income.
5. Decluttr
What’s one thing that could keep you from selling used items online? Not wanting to list everything separately and having to deal with buyers.
If this is the case, try Decluttr. Just box up all your unwanted stuff, Decluttr will send you an offer, and, if you accept, you ship it to them and get paid once it arrives.
