Sunday, December 16, 2007
Flog what you've got: De-clutter & sell the junk
Clear out the clutter from your life and make money from it too. We can be a wasteful nation, and ditching items and goods could – instead - bring in a second source of income. So whenever you finish using something, whether it's childrens clothes as they grow out of them, or embarrassing old CDs... flog 'em. Plus, ensure you get the most out of your property; even your parking space can be profitable.
It's time to rumble through your cupboards to de-junk and make some dosh. The obvious place to sell is online auction house eBay* but there are other options too.
How much? Dedicated sellers make £100s on the side.
Top Tips: Wait for eBay'10p listings' days (which are always included in this site's weekly e-mail. This way, even if a few things don't sell, you won't be out of pocket - and you'll maximise the profit margin. Best of all, you get to enjoy a relaxed, clutter-free home.
Try grouping things together, so if you're selling baby clothes, rather than listing each item one at a time, sell them in bundles of similar sizes and quality. People tend to prefer buying in bulk.
Amazon is probably the best option for selling old books, (unless they are especially rare or collectable) since you need only type in their ISBN numbers and a short description; Amazon will provide full synopses and reviews of most from its database.
If you're listing a few in one go, this can save you a lot of time. Plus, Amazon marketplace listings last 60 days, and relisting books which don't sell's free, so you needn’t keep spending after the initial fee.
It's time to rumble through your cupboards to de-junk and make some dosh. The obvious place to sell is online auction house eBay* but there are other options too.
How much? Dedicated sellers make £100s on the side.
Top Tips: Wait for eBay'10p listings' days (which are always included in this site's weekly e-mail. This way, even if a few things don't sell, you won't be out of pocket - and you'll maximise the profit margin. Best of all, you get to enjoy a relaxed, clutter-free home.
Try grouping things together, so if you're selling baby clothes, rather than listing each item one at a time, sell them in bundles of similar sizes and quality. People tend to prefer buying in bulk.
Amazon is probably the best option for selling old books, (unless they are especially rare or collectable) since you need only type in their ISBN numbers and a short description; Amazon will provide full synopses and reviews of most from its database.
If you're listing a few in one go, this can save you a lot of time. Plus, Amazon marketplace listings last 60 days, and relisting books which don't sell's free, so you needn’t keep spending after the initial fee.
