16 Things To Sell To Make Money (Turn Clutter into Cash)

This will make it more enticing for your customers to purchase the products. When shot correctly and the outfit is on point, a sale is almost guaranteed!

9. BABY ITEMS

These items fly off the shelves fast. There are plenty of new moms out there looking for baby shirts, onesies, toys, bibs, etc. They want a discounted price because everyone knows that babies grow fast!

Buying an item from Walmart or other stores and only being worn a couple of times isn’t seen as a good investment by many. Instead, they’d rather buy gently used items from those who have kids a few years older.

You can sell items like high chairs, changing tables, cribs, and other furniture that your baby outgrew. You can also list clothes in bundles to make the deal hard to resist.

Honestly, you can even talk to your friends, family, and neighbors with young children – they may have items that they want to give away because it’s taking up valuable garage space.

When it comes to baby products, the key is to make sure you’re selling safe and acceptable items. Try your best to describe the condition of the product and include a few pictures in your post.

You can also check out online platforms like Craigslist, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace to find local buyers.

10. FURNITURE

First-time homeowners and college students are always looking to furnish their homes without breaking the bank.

You can easily repurpose your old furniture by making a few changes and giving it a new look. From bedroom to living room furniture, you can sell anything from coffee tables, chairs, sofas, and desks.

From my furniture flipping experience, I suggest focusing on pieces that don’t require too much work. You can use some sandpaper and a coat of paint or spray paint to give it a refresh. Adding new knobs, handles and cushions can also change the entire look completely different.

Furniture-selling apps like OfferUp makes it simple for you to advertise your items to a larger audience and have them sold within the same day.

11. COLLECTIBLES

If you’re in dire need of money, try selling one or two of your collectibles.

Die-hard collectors won’t think twice about buying an item when they like it or see that it can increase in value.

To give you an idea of how much money people are willing to spend here, an NBA card was sold for around $3 million a few months ago!

A word of caution though, if you’re an avid collector doing this might sting a bit when you have to let go of some of your collections. But you can find solace in knowing that you can rake in a good amount of money in exchange for your prized possessions.

Examples of collectibles are comic books, old games, figurines, sports cards, shoes, and memorabilia.

When you’re a collector, you already have a ballpark figure on how much is your item worth. If you’re not sure about the value, you can always check the price on eBay or ask an expert in the field.

Sometimes, there are also websites specific for certain types of collectibles like cards and figurines.

Don’t fall for low-balling buyers. Find the right buyer for your item. The right person knows how valuable your item is and will respect you as a fellow collector to not lowball you.

12. OLD PHONES

Every time you upgrade your phone, the older one gets left in the drawer. They’re not doing anything other than taking up space and depreciating year after year.

There’s a good chance you also won’t use them again since your current phone is newer and much faster.

Although your old phone is not the latest model, there are still people looking to buy them because they want a slightly used device without paying the full retail price. Older phones can still be used as backup phones, and some people even use them as spare parts to fix other phones.

Don’t forget to erase all the data and information from those devices before you put them up for sale.

Swappa is known for being a safe platform to buy and sell phones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets. If you’re feeling extra generous, you can even offer freebies like phone cases, extra chargers, and memory cards.

13. FITNESS EQUIPMENT

We’ve all made promises to lose weight and get fit but life has a way of getting in the way and we end up putting it off for another day. Fitness equipment that you once used out of motivation has now started to sit in your living room.

While you might have other commitments to prioritize, there are people that are just starting their fitness journey. Monthly gym memberships are expensive, so beginners are open to more affordable options.

Treadmills, bikes, weights, yoga mats, and benches are items that you can sell. Just give it a good wipe and dust it to make it look presentable.

You can list these items on Facebook Marketplace and eBay. Create a post in your neighborhood group and someone near you that is building their own garage gym might be interested in buying everything you have to offer!

14. BICYCLE

In a city where walking and biking can get you faster to your destination, selling a bike to raise funds is not a bad idea at all. What most people might have trouble with is pricing their bikes correctly to get the most money out of it.

One way to check the market value of your bike is to search for its model on Google – it will direct you to online listings on different platforms.

But if you can’t find your bike’s model on those websites, here’s a way to calculate the price according to Livestrong.

First, you need to get the depreciation value of the bike. To get it, use this equation:

Original cost of bike / Life expectancy of the bike = Depreciation value per year

For example, a bike costs $500. The life expectancy of the bike could be 5 years (assuming it’s used almost everyday). The equation would be:

$500 / 5 = $100

$100 is the depreciation value. So if your bike has been with you for two years its total depreciation value would be $200.

To know the current value of your bike, you’d just have to deduct the $200 from the original cost which is $500 – making your bike worth $300.

People love biking over driving because it’s much more cost-effective and eco-friendly. You get to your destination faster and get some daily exercise in. An additional major benefit would be that bikes have low maintenance costs!

15. RENT OUT SPACE IN YOUR HOME

Want a lucrative income source with some effort?

Renting out your place to travelers or people needing temporary housing can be a smart option. The term “place” can pertain to a single room, an apartment, or even a condo. The money it generates can help cover a good chunk of your rent or mortgage.

Whenever I travel, I often opt to book an Airbnb because it gives me more freedom and privacy than a hotel. Besides, I get to see the home’s unique character.