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Go through old pieces of furniture to see if there are any wear or tears and resell the ones still in good condition.
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Categorize old books and hobby supplies into boxes, so potential buyers can easily find what interests them.
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Plug in old appliances to see if they still work, and note any important details in the listing if selling online.
As you’re cleaning out your garage this spring, go through your unwanted items to see what you can sell to make some additional cash. This way, you may finally let go of some preloved items that you’ve been holding onto for a little too long.
Below, we’re highlighting five items you can easily sell for some cash, whether it be in person or online.
Furniture
If you’ve been using your garage to store unwanted furniture for a while now because it no longer fits in your home, whether it be for space or style reasons, it may be time to re-evaluate and say goodbye. Recently, more and more people are secondhand shopping or thrifting for furniture to save cash, be more sustainable, and find unique, character-filled pieces.
Go through each piece to see if there are any tears, scratches, or other damages. If they’re still in good condition, look up similar pieces online to see what a good price point would be. You can also determine what price works for you.
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Books
If you’re looking at untouched boxes or shelves filled with old books, dust them off and sell them for others to enjoy. People are constantly looking for their next read, so if you have a ton of various genres or popular books, you’re in luck.
If you’re planning on throwing a garage sale, categorize the books by genre or alphabetically for neighbors to peruse easily and find what they’re looking for or are interested in.
Hobby Supplies
It’s easy for hobbies to come and go, so if there’s a whole corner dedicated to hobby supplies in your garage, it may be time to go through them and hand off unused items to others for them to enjoy. Whether it’s paint brushes, blank canvases, or other craft tools, you can combine them into sets to sell.
Since it’s always a hassle to buy multiple things at once at the craft store without hiking up the total price, these sets will make it easier for people to try something new for less.
Small Home Appliances
It’s common to relocate a home appliance to the garage that no longer fits in your home due to space or lack of use. However, letting it collect dust when it works perfectly fine may not be serving you the best. Go through your appliances and plug each one in to see what works and what doesn’t, and then sell them.
If you’re planning on using online platforms like Facebook Marketplace, it may be helpful to describe what condition it’s in, what model and year, and anything else that’s worth noting to help draw in potential buyers.
Art and Home Decor
Home decor, especially Christmas decor, is often highly sought out by people since it can be expensive to buy new items during the peak season. If you have various decor from different holidays or occasions, label them into boxes and let people shop through them.
People also love finding affordable art gems, so if you have a collection accumulating in your garage, clear it out and resell it. Especially if they’re in durable, wooden frames, some people may buy them to repurpose the frames for a different image.
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