Which brings me to this post! I thought about calling it "Hustle for your Home" but I thought the message might get misconstrued. ;) I will share some of my favorite ways to sell my unused items which affords me to buy the new!!
I started with good, ole fashion Craig's List. I've also used eBay, too. But lately, I've been extremely successful with Facebook online garage sale pages and Facebook Marketplace. I have a Google Doc with all of my sales charted... and I can't believe how much I've sold. Marketplace on Facebook is VERY simple to manage... and it keeps track of item views and allows potential buyers to message you. Here are some screenshots of things I've sold. (My parents let me raid their basement this summer which was amazing!)
I started with good, ole fashion Craig's List. I've also used eBay, too. But lately, I've been extremely successful with Facebook online garage sale pages and Facebook Marketplace. I have a Google Doc with all of my sales charted... and I can't believe how much I've sold. Marketplace on Facebook is VERY simple to manage... and it keeps track of item views and allows potential buyers to message you. Here are some screenshots of things I've sold. (My parents let me raid their basement this summer which was amazing!)
Facebook garage sale sites are amazing, too. They have lots of rules, though. And posting limits. Marketplace seems to be easiest. *This is not sponsored... I am just sharing what's worked best for me!
In addition to home decor, I'm a sucker for bags, shoes and clothes. Lots and lots of clothes! I find that I hang on to classic pieces but anything trendy collections dust in my closet. (Not literally, figuratively :) A few years ago, I heard about Poshmark and decided to start my own "closet". For those who don't know, Poshmark is a social marketplace to buy and sell all things fashion. I've made over $2,500 selling items I was no longer using... news, gently used and very used! Bags, shoes, clothes, make up, men's clothes, etc. It's very worth it! I've learned that you have to be excited about it though. I have friends who have been VERY successful and others who have not because they find the process time consuming. I love making $ so the process, which I find simple, doesn't bother me in the least.
Here are some screenshots of items sold in my Posh Closet.
Check out Poshmark if you're interested in selling some items "collecting dust". Some helpful tips for selling on Posh:
In addition to home decor, I'm a sucker for bags, shoes and clothes. Lots and lots of clothes! I find that I hang on to classic pieces but anything trendy collections dust in my closet. (Not literally, figuratively :) A few years ago, I heard about Poshmark and decided to start my own "closet". For those who don't know, Poshmark is a social marketplace to buy and sell all things fashion. I've made over $2,500 selling items I was no longer using... news, gently used and very used! Bags, shoes, clothes, make up, men's clothes, etc. It's very worth it! I've learned that you have to be excited about it though. I have friends who have been VERY successful and others who have not because they find the process time consuming. I love making $ so the process, which I find simple, doesn't bother me in the least.
Here are some screenshots of items sold in my Posh Closet.
- Follow everyone and anyone! It's not like FB where you should be "friends" with the person. More followers means your closet gets more views. More views means more sales.
- Share people's closet items! More shares, more views. More views, more sales. ;)
- Be descriptive and take great pics! This goes with all online marketplaces. Pictures and descriptions are very, very important.
- Ship quickly! The Poshmark buyers pays for shipping. A label is sent to the sellers email but it helps if you ship quickly... they recommend within 2 days of sale.
Sometimes I am responsible and save the earnings. Other times, I indulge. I just sold our everyday plate set and used the $ to buy a new set! I have a throw pillow obsession. Over the summer, I sold 5 throw pillows that were in mint condition so I could buy new ones and not feel so guilty about spending $ on something I truly did NOT need.
If you have ANY questions about this post, please feel free to reach out or comment on the blog! I'd be happy to share and help.
Thanks for stopping by!
Cyndi
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