Published initially on Relish Growth.
This post will share six decluttered items you can sell on eBay for cash.
After the New Year celebrations, I suddenly wanted to declutter my room.
I started towards the end of 2021 but didn’t finish it.
Anyway, I remembered I had some outfits with tags I hadn’t worn.
Since I started my Gym Routine, I also remembered that I’d gained a bit of weight, so some of my clothes in excellent condition don’t fit anymore.
After being so hesitant to give away these clothes, I finally bulged.
So, I have a nice pile of clothes that I could sell.
In the last year, I’ve made a decent income from selling and reselling on eBay as a side hustle.
I casually started around July because I wanted to dip my toes into e-commerce without the commitment.
So far, I’ve used eBay to sell new and pre-owned items in excellent condition and made sales while at it.
My latest hobby is to find a nice batch of unused and unwanted things to sell on eBay every two weeks.
As someone with a moderate shopping habit that has accumulated stuff, I always do.
If you want to declutter your entire life, I suggest you educate yourself. Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is the perfect place to start.
In this post, I’ll share some things in your home that you can list on eBay and sell.
Here are 6 Decluttered Items To Sell On eBay For Extra Cash
This is a rough guide for some of the things I’ve sold.
If you want to sell certain items not on this list, you can always search eBay to find out if they have been sold in the past.
New Skincare Products
I have an unhealthy obsession with always buying skincare products, usually more than what I can use.
I’ve accumulated a nice stash that can expire if left for too long in a short while.
Instead of getting rid of them or trying to rush through them, I sold a good portion of them on eBay.
Sometimes, I add an extra fee to make a profit.
Other times, I don’t. I’m good if I get back the money I bought it with initially.
So, if you have many new products, such as face and body care or even excess toiletries, list them on eBay to declutter your home.
Unread Books
One of the first items I listed on eBay to sell was unread books.
Unfortunately, I bought a pile of books before the first lockdown, hoping I would get through them.
After a year of not touching them, I decided to sell them because they took up too much space.
Plus, it doesn’t help that I have an Audible subscription, so I practically don’t read physical books anymore.
So, sort through your stash, separate the unique books you want to keep and sell the rest.
No matter if the book is unusual, you’ll find someone to buy it.
New Clothes
While I’m not quite a fashionista, I sometimes buy clothes in advance that I end up not wearing.
Avoiding a great sale is hard, but I’ve been trying to build the discipline.
First, I don’t buy clothes except if I need to replace them immediately.
In light of these, I went through my clothes, organized according to the seasons, to find the new ones I had never worn.
More often than not, these clothes no longer fit.
So, I’ve taken them out to take nice pictures of them, which I will list on eBay in the coming days.
Preowned/Unused Gadgets
I’m far from being a minimalist, but I believe any item you haven’t used in the last six to nine months should be eliminated.
Except it is a seasonal item.
Even if you haven’t used that Christmas tree in the last two years because you got a new one along the way, get rid of the old one while it is still valuable.
The same applies to gadgets. I never allow my gadgets to sit around too long because I know their value can depreciate.
So, once I upgrade them, I sell them off immediately. Y
ou should do the same as well.
Not only are you getting some of your money back, but you’re also getting rid of clutter.
Pre-owned Clothes
Pre-owned clothes have a decent audience on eBay because many people believe in sustainability and prefer to buy pre-owned clothes over new ones.
Also, if your clothes are name brands, they still have second-hand value and will sell on eBay.
The bottom line is, if you have used clothes in excellent condition, don’t discard them in the recycle bin just yet.
Search for the brand on eBay and determine how many pieces have been sold.
This will give you an idea of whether or not it is worth listing.
Again, ensure that your clothes are in excellent condition.
Wash and iron them properly before shipping them.
Excess Unused Items
As an AliExpress shopper, I have many excess items I never get to use.
This includes but is not limited to kitchen organizers, sink drainers, hair and nail tools and extensions, to mention a few.
This is why I declutter my home to find things to sell.
Yes, I admit, it has become a hobby, but I also love how clutter-free I feel after removing something I wasn’t using.
Tips for Listing & Selling On eBay
- Take clear photos of your pre-owned items. You want to show as many details as possible. You also need to be honest in the description. If your item is faulty or has a missed button, make it your own.
- You can take the exact photo(s) from the brand’s website for new items.
- Try not to overprice your items so they can move quickly.
- Factor the eBay final value fee, 12.8%, into your pricing.
- Re-use the packaging for your personal orders for eBay orders to cut costs.
- Package all items properly to protect and prevent damage. Use kraft paper or bubble wrap where necessary.
- Choose the cheapest shipping option to maximize profit.
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This is the perfect one for you if you’re looking for a new project to kick-start the new year.
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