Facebook Marketplace And Other Resale Apps
From clothing and furniture to games, sports equipment and more, posting items on Marketplace is an easy way to rid yourself of unwanted and unneeded merchandise, make money and create more space where you need it. Pre-loved clothing apps like Poshmark, thredUP, and Vestiaire Collective are also great avenues to raise cash (or an economical way to change up your wardrobe!)
Consignment Shops
These are not the thrift stores you remember from years past. Many consignment stores will buy everything from Gap t-shirts and jeans to high couture evening gowns, shoes and purses. When something sells,
you get an agreed upon percentage of the proceeds.
Repurpose, Refinish and Resell
If you’re handy, building furniture from cast-off wood, or sanding and staining old but sturdy pieces of furniture found in an attic or at a garage sale, can be a one-time money maker or a new source of income. Buyers are often looking for something unique to display in their homes or businesses.
Garage/Yard/Estate Sales
Have people come to you and browse through your and your family’s unused or unwanted items. For a successful event, clean up merchandise, organize similar items on tables and other tidy display surfaces, and have everything priced for a quick sale.
Donating To Local Charities
While this option won’t generate cash, donating pays in other ways. It provides not only the joy and satisfaction of knowing other people who are less fortunate are able to obtain much-wanted items, but donating provides a deduction you can claim on your taxes.