Are you trying to make extra income or want to save money? There are various ways to sell your unwanted items to earn extra cash and reduce the amount of unnecessary clutter in your home.
Throughout this blog, we will discuss how you can make extra income or add to your savings by selling your items online or in person.
Get a pitch at a car boot sale
Car boot sales are a common way to sell unwanted items. They often work best when you have a lot of stuff you want to sell and don’t want to upload each item individually online. This is often a good option when you are decluttering or moving house as you may have multiple things you need to sell.
To sell your things at a car boot sale, you may need to pay an upfront cost for your space, typically around £5 a pitch. Although it costs to get a pitch at a car boot, you typically earn this money back quickly once you start selling. However, it is worth noting that people don’t typically like to pay much at a car boot sale as things are usually relatively cheap. Therefore, you may struggle to sell valuable items for a competitive price.
Vinted, Depop, eBay, and other selling apps
On the other hand, if you want to sell some of your things at a slightly higher price, you may find apps such as Vinted, Depop, or eBay work best. You may be able to sell your items at a slightly higher price as people can search for specific products. For example, if you are selling a designer coat, someone may want that specific item and be willing to spend more.
When selling items online, there are often fees involved, which may mean you lose a percentage of your profit. For example, if you’re selling an item online, you may have to pay a fee for using the app’s services. Different apps may have fewer fees involved than others, so it might be worth checking which ones you can benefit from the most.
Sell in your local area (Facebook marketplace)
Facebook marketplace is another frequently used second-hand selling service. It enables you to search for a particular item in your area. The app allows you to enquire and arrange the collection of the item without any service or delivery fees involved.
Selling on Facebook marketplace is a good option as it allows you to sell items without having to worry about shipping or fees. You simply upload the item and arrange for someone to collect it. Another benefit is that you can sell almost anything on the marketplace, including clothes, household items, furniture, and vehicles.
Sell your books (Ziffit and Webuybooks)
Ziffit and Webuybooks are two platforms available for selling unwanted books online. This service is really useful if you read a lot of books and aren’t sure what to do with them afterward.
The apps work by simply scanning the barcode on the book, it will then provide a price offer and you can decide if you accept or decline. Once you have scanned all your books, box them up, ship them to the company, and await your payment. This service is a good option if you are looking to earn some extra money without spending anything.
Second-hand buy and sell shops (Cex/GameXchange)
If you have any valuable consoles, games, or technology that you no longer use, you can sell them to a buy-and-sell shop such as Cex or GameXchange. For example, if you have an old console that’s collecting dust, you can take it to your nearest second-hand buy-and-sell shop. They will examine the item and provide a cash offer for it. You can accept or decline their offer.
Some buy-and-sell shops even accept broken items, to use as spares and repairs or fix themselves. This may be a good option if you have a broken phone or laptop you plan on binning.
Summary
Selling unwanted items may be a good option to earn extra money and finally get rid of things you no longer want or need. To make the most profit, it is important to understand the value of what you’re selling to ensure you’re selling it in the right place, at the right price. Selling your unwanted things can earn you extra cash and prevent them from going into the bin.
