Easy Ways to Turn Clutter into Cash (2024)

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How do you turn clutter into cash? ›

Local Groups/Apps: Explore private groups or apps tailored to your location for selling items quickly and easily. This makes for a convenient way to connect with buyers in your area. Secondhand Shops: For higher-end clothing, accessories, baby items, or furniture, consider consigning your items to local shops.

Utilizing Consignment Shops

Consignment shops are another viable option to sell your items and make some money. These shops specialize in selling secondhand items for you, so they handle all the advertising and displaying of your items. Drop off your unwanted stuff, and the shop will sell them on your behalf.

The easiest way to make money when you declutter and sell stuff. You can sell clothes, furniture and electrical items online using apps like eBay, Vinted or Depop. If you have larger items that you don't want to post try local Facebook Marketplace groups, Gumtree or Preloved.

Pro: You can make some money.

One of the biggest benefits of selling your clutter? You'll actually recoup some of the cash you spent acquiring all that stuff. Now, it's a good idea to go in with realistic expectations. Chances are, you won't recoup all of the money you spent on it originally.

How does cash stuffing work? The basic premise of cash stuffing is that you set aside cash for different budgeting categories at the beginning of each month. The goal is to spend no more than that cash you've set aside for each category.

Yard (or garage) sales have stood the test of time because they're so effective: you can sell everything all at once, and you don't have to leave your home to do it. From clothes to paintings to tennis rackets, a yard sale is the perfect way to get rid of old junk while making a profit in one fell swoop.

When applied to our homes, the 80/20 rule suggests that we roughly use 20% of what we own around 80% of the time. The remaining amount serves little purpose, taking up space and mostly just gathering dust. 'The 20% that is used frequently makes sense to have out and easily accessible to use,' says Amy Youngblood.

The Decluttering Rule of 5 advises assessing items not used in five years to decide whether to keep, donate, or discard. Organize closets by usage, manage sentimental items thoughtfully, and maintain habits like 'one-in, one-out' to simplify and enhance daily living efficiently.

How can I sell my belongings quickly? ›

“I would use Facebook Marketplace for furniture, clothing and shoes, outdoor items and large items. For more unique items like collectibles, eBay is the way to go.” Most items are easier to sell on a local site, like Facebook or Craigslist.

Simply by dealing with an item immediately, whether it is your shoes, incoming mail, or your used coffee mug, less clutter will be created. One touch, one movement, equals less effort overall. This rule can also be applied when you are purging, editing, and organizing.

Wherever you start, make a rule: nothing can be placed there that's not actually in use. Everything must be put away. Once you have that clutter-free zone, keep it that way! Now, each day, slowly expand your no-clutter zone until it envelopes the whole house!

Check out items similar to yours on sites such as Craiglist, eBay and Facebook Marketplace to get an idea of how much you should sell your items. Make sure your items are in good condition. Clean them up and organise them so that you would attract more interested people.

To exchange coins for bills, try taking them to a local bank or retailer that offers coin-counting services. With some coin-counting machines, like Coinstar, you can also exchange coins for gift cards for free or donate your spare change to charity.

Organizing the Drawer/Till

The highest denomination should always be on the left, decreasing to the smallest on the far right. Coins should follow the same pattern, with the highest on the left, decreasing to the right.