A move is one reason tosell your things.
you’re free to also make some extra cash.
But selling a table isnt the same as selling a backpack.
And what do you do with broken lawn furniture?
Heres your A-to-Z list of household items and how to sell them.
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Appliances
Craigslistis the best place to sell your used appliances.
Or bring it to a recycling center yourself andget paid for that scrap metal.
Backpacking Gear
Backpacking.net has aforum for selling gear and its free to join.
Or put your outdoor equipment in your rummage sale (well get to that below).
That trick netted me $35 for a bike I bought used for $30.
Books
We previously coveredhow to make money selling books especially textbooks.
If you need a quicker sale, find a used bookstore that pays cash, likeHastings.
My wife and I once received $15 at Hastings for a bag of books.
Cameras
Digital cameras can be sold at your local pawn shop for fast cash.
But, you might get a better offer from a website likeNextworth.
Cell Phones
WeBuyCellPhones.netwill connect you with local buyers.
To do even better, see our post onhow to get the most money for your cell phone.
Clothes
Platos ClosetorBuffalo Exchangewill pay cash if you have popular name-brand clothing.
Otherwise, sell at a local clothing consignment store or at your rummage sale.
Coin Collections
The fastest way to sell old coins is to go to a local coin shop.
We got 95% of the spot price for silver coins at our local coin shop.
you could also sell coins oneBay.
It involves more work and time, but could get you a better price.
The rest can go in your rummage sale.
Electronics
Some buyers of cell phones and cameras also buy other electronics.
Otherwise, use theAmazon Trade-Inprogram.
Youll get Amazon credit, not cash.
Otherwise,Craigslistis your best bet.
Furniture
Craigslistis one of the best places to sell furniture, but it can take a while.
you’re able to also sell at a consignment store, as we did when we moved.
We even made some profit, because we knewhow to make furniture into an investment.
We received a surprise check for over $200 several months after we settled into our new home.
Not fast enough for you?
Check your area for aCoinstar machine that pays cash for gift cards.
Jewelry
you could get cash right away for silver or gold jewelry by selling it locally.
This post onhow to get cash for goldexplains how to get the best price.
If an item if worth more than melt-value, sell it to a local jeweler who handles used items.
If you made the jewelry yourself (and you have a lot of it), sell it onEtsy.
Lawn Furniture
If its in perfect shape, consider selling lawn furniture through a consignment store.
If its in decent shape, sell it in your rummage sale.
I once cashed in two old aluminum chairs for a couple bucks.
Luggage
If you have really nice luggage, sell it onCraigslist.
Otherwise, add it to your rummage sale or to a consignment store.
Music CDs
As with DVDs, your options are limited.
When we sold our CD collection, we made 50 cents for each of the few they took.
Save the rest for your rummage sale.
Sports Equipment
Youll probably get the best deal selling your sports gear onCraigslist.
If you need a quick sale, try aPlay It Again Sportsstore near you.
The store buys everything from used baseball bats to skis.
If you have the time, you might make more money selling your tools onCraigslist.
Toys
If theres aOnce Upon a Childstore nearby, go and sell your used toys.
Another option isCraigslist, or sell them at your rummage sale.
Video Games
Bring your video games to a local pawn shop for a fast sale.
To make more money, sell them online.
Glyde sends you a check or direct deposits money into your bank account.
Plus, theres no charge for the listings if your games dont sell.
To get the best price, sell yours online.
The listing fee is only $5 for other items, like bridesmaid and flower girl dresses.
Yard Tools and Equipment
Its best to sell riding lawnmowers and other large items onCraigslist.
Rakes, shovels and such can go in your rummage sale.
Zebras and Other Stuffed Animals
Yes, I needed a z item for the list.
If all else fails, put your stuffed animals in the rummage sale.
These are mainly ways to sell a lot of stuff at once and quickly.
Sell to a Secondhand Store
When we moved, we invited a secondhand store owner to our house.
He bought half the stuff in our garage all at once.
Call local junk shops and similar businesses and see if they buy large batches of items.
Contact an Estate Buyer
punch in estate buyers into Google with your citys name.
Estate buyersnormally buy everything left in the house when people pass away.
But if you have enough stuff to sell theyll usually make an offer.
Plus, youll have a sure stream of possible buyers especially if its a popular market.
Your Turn: Can you add to this list of ways to unload your stuff for a little cash?
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