Clean closet, full wallet
A clean closet and a full wallet? Yes, you can make hundreds off your castoffs! The key: zeroing in on the best site for what you’re selling. “You’ll often get more eyes on your listing, maximizing your profits,” says money blogger Lydia Beiler of Thrifty Frugal Mom. Even better? These sites do most of the work for you, making it super- easy for you to earn!
Get $$$ for gift cards
A recent survey shows almost one-third of people who receive a gift card never use it! If you have one for a retailer you rarely shop at, there’s no need to let it go to waste—sell it for cash online. Beiler’s favorite gift card exchange site? Raise.com. There, you can list your own selling price, and even dropping just 50 cents off the value of the card attracts buyers. Raise lets you post new and partially used cards, and once yours is sold, you’re paid via direct deposit, Paypal or check.
Score big with old gadgets
If you’ve upgraded your cellphone or other electronics, you can turn those older models into extra bucks with Swappa.com. The site is popular among tech lovers, so items sell fast. What’s more, when you create your listing, Swappa does the pricing research for you, giving you a suggested range that’ll make your gadget attractive to buyers. Once it sells, Swappa pays you instantly via Paypal— before you even ship the piece out.
Sell closet castoffs
The easy way to make money off-loading your unwanted clothing, costume jewelry or handbags? Beiler’s top pick is Thredup.com. The site will ship you a “clean-out bag” that you can fill with your items and send to them to sell—they even give you a free shipping label. You’ll get cash or consignment credit for the items they accept. Thredup asks for clothing that’s branded and purchased within the past five years.
Nab top dollar for furniture
Online sites are often flooded with used furniture for sale. The best way to attract the most potential buyers? Use Letgo.com. The site organizes listings by photos, so you don’t have to worry about writing an attention-grabbing headline. And with its Reveal technology, let go can analyze your photos to tell you how much your items are worth based on similar listings, giving you a recommended selling price. Plus, you can include videos in your post, which can better highlight your furniture’s features to buyers. Another option? Beiler also likes Facebook’s Yard Sale groups—that way, you can connect with folks specifically interested in buying used furniture in your community.