How to Sell Things for Free
Selling your old clothes, jewelry, electronics and other items you wish to get rid of can become costly due to posting fees assessed on many auction and selling websites. A posting fee is a fee charged by the site for listing your item. Instead of receiving $16 for a video game, you might receive only $14.50 due to the posting fee. You can sell your items through a variety of outlets that do not charge a posting fee.
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Post your item on Craigslist.org. According to Alexa.com, Craigslist is the 10th most popular website in the United States, so you're going to reach a lot of potential buyers. There is no posting fee on Craigslist, but you must accept payment outside Craigslist, which usually means accepting cash or a PayPal payment.
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List your item on eBay.com when special free listings are offered. EBay promotes free listings from time to time, usually in certain categories, such as electronics, jewelry or fashion. Visit eBay and sign into your eBay account. Click on "Messages." Any recent free listing promotions will appear.
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Post your items on social network sites such as Facebook. Some such sites have a dedicated marketplace for people with things to sell. For other social network sites that do not have a marketplace, you can update your status or add a new post detailing what you want to sell. You must accept payment outside the website.
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Sell your items on a forum that you frequently visit. Forums give you the opportunity to meet people who share similar interest and hobbies. If you're a well-known member of the forum community, your sales posts may garner a lot of attention. Read the rules of the forum prior to posting an item for sale; some forums strictly prohibit selling. You and your buyer will need to agree on a payment method.
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