How to Sell My Junk And Get Paid
Items useless to you may be useful to someone else, and that person might be willing to pay for them. This is especially true when the items are in a satisfactory condition. You can sell these junk items online or at a physical location. If you sell online, you must serve as the customer's eyes and be as descriptive as possible. You can free your storage space in a short time and earn extra money when you sell your junk items.
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Instructions
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Prepare the Items for Sale
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Examine your junk items and determine what you can sell. If some of the items are damaged, pick out the ones you can fix and discard those that cannot be salvaged. Complete any repairs and clean all items until they are presentable.
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Take pictures of each item if you plan to sell online. Ensure that the pictures are clear and the items are well lit. If there are problem areas on the item, take close-up pictures.
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Determine the price of each item. If the item is new and has never been used, you can sell it at the same price as it is sold at retailer shops or slightly lower. If the item has been used, then set a price based on the cost of similar used items. Lower the price further if there are any defects.
Pick a Venue
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Sell your items online. There are various websites you could use, such as classifieds sites, auction sites and the market area on social networking sites. List each item separately, complete with a description and the price. Use keywords in your descriptions so customers can find your listings.
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Have a yard sale. Post flyers of the sale around your neighborhood to advertise. Have money to provide change for your customers; otherwise you may lose some sales.
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Contact a consignment shop. Consignment store owners accept items that have been gently used. When a customer buys your items, you receive a percentage of sold price and the owner keeps the balance.
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Place an ad in newspapers. Make a list of the items you are selling and include your contact information.
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Tips & Warnings
Have an item appraised if you think it might be rare or an antique.
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