Part of getting organized is getting rid of some of your stuff. Have you gone through your items and decided to get rid of some of them? First, yay for you! It’s great that you are getting rid of those items you can’t or don’t use.
Second, now what? Here are some options for getting rid of what you no longer need:
- Are you the kind of person that will say, “I am going to sell these”, and then 3 months later the bags of items are still sitting in your house? Then give them away.
a. Have kids items? Start with people in your life who have younger children and might be able to use them. However, give it a time limit on taking the items to them or having the person pick the items up. A week is usually a good idea, but two isn’t too bad if you are especially busy.
b. Put items up on your free local swap or common table. Most of the groups are on Facebook. You can search your area in groups and usually find one.
c. Take items to a local shelter or other charity. Goodwill or Salvation Army is always an option, but if you are looking for a local charity, ask around your community. But again, give yourself a time limit. You don’t want to drive them around in your car for months. - Do you need some extra funds and have the time and ability to sell the items? Then you basically have two options: 1. A garage/lawn sale, or 2. Selling items online.
a. A garage or lawn sale is a great way to sell most of your items in a short period of time. However, you need to keep in mind the time to label items, advertise the sale, and of course, the time for the sale itself. Is 3 days of work worth a couple $100? If you decide to move ahead, consider the following:
– See if your neighborhood or some other neighbors are looking at having a sale and then work together with them for advertising. This can save you money and time.
– Categorize your items so they are easy to look through for buyers.
– At the end of the sale, consider putting whatever is left on the curb with a free sign.
– Anything still out there should always go to a charity as soon as possible. Don’t bring them back in your house, and don’t drive them around in your trunk for months. Load them up and take them then and there.
b. There are several options for selling items online:
1. Facebook Marketplace – Some tips I have found:
– Make sure your pictures are clear and you have measurements, pick up, and payment information clearly stated.
– Only post one item or several similar items in each post.
– In most areas, posting on Thursday evening will get you the most traffic.
2. Poshmark – Again, make sure your pictures are clear and you have measurements and descriptions included. Review the terms for the app and explanation on posting ahead of time and make sure you consider shipping and tax when setting your prices.
3. Ebay – Use the same parameters as Poshmark, making sure you look specifically at Ebay’s terms and explanations.
Other apps to consider are: Mercari, Decluttr, OfferUp, and thredUP. I have not personally used these four, however, I know people who have with success. Need help getting started? Let’s talk about how I can help you get through it all.
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