10 Items You Can Part With and Profit From

Are you looking for ways to earn a few extra bucks? Then try selling some of the items on the following list to declutter your life and save some money. By cutting out the things you don’t need or use, you can profit and save your money for what you really need. With that in mind, here are ten household items you can sell for extra money:

Sell Old Electronics

Many people have a “junk drawer” somewhere in their home, full of old cell phones and ancient computer accessories. The good news is, even if they no longer function, there are many companies that buy old electronics just for the metal parts inside. If you have old technology sitting around, this might be a good option for you.

Cut Out Cable

How much are you paying for your favorite shows? If you’re like most people, it’s way too much. But you can cut this cost from your budget by switching to online streaming. There are many options available, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Apple TV+ … all of which are under $16 per month.

Clean Out Your Closet

Go through your closet and keep all of the outfits you’ve worn in the last year. When you do, you’ll probably find that the remaining clothing items are probably not getting much use. By selling the clothing items you never wear, you can fatten your wallet and organize your closet.

Sell Old Jewelry

If you have a large jewelry collection, start keeping track of the pieces you actually wear on a daily basis. For instance, chances are the jewelry items you wear often are only a small percentage of all the jewelry you own. So try earning some extra cash by selling the items that never leave your jewelry box.

Declutter Your Shelves

Take a good look at your bookshelves. When you do, you’ll probably see they’re full of DVDs, CDs, and books you rarely pull off the shelf. Of course, you probably have a few favorites that you revisit periodically, but consider selling everything else. Let’s face it, you’re probably not going to watch Jack the Giant Slayer again, and wouldn’t you rather have the cash?

Sell Dust Collectors

Everybody has a few dust collectors laying around. Maybe you thought you’d take up tennis, but now that racket is just sitting in your garage. Or perhaps you bought a blender, thinking of all the smoothies and margaritas you could make, only to leave it sitting in the cabinet for years. If you haven’t used that elliptical machine in years; do you really think you’ll start tomorrow?

Minimize Furniture

Everybody has a piece of furniture they never use. For instance, do you prefer to eat over the kitchen sink, or prefer to work on the couch instead of your home office desk? If this sounds all too familiar to you, consider selling these unused pieces of furniture. Added bonus: you have even less to worry about if you move.

Downsize Your Dishes

Many people have two sets of dishes: one set of nice dishes to use with guests, and a set of dishes that you actually use. Are you recognizing the pattern yet? You guessed it: sell the dishes you don’t use.

Cut Back on Heating & Air Conditioning

Yes, this isn’t exactly a household item you can sell for extra money. However, minimizing heating and air conditioning costs is an easy way to get a few dollars back at the end of the month. This can be as simple as turning the heat down a few degrees in the winter and turning the air up a few degrees in the summer.

Scale Back on Fine Dining

Cut restaurants out of your life to save money each week. After all, cooking at home is both cheaper and healthier than dining out. Besides, your wallet and bathroom scale will thank you.

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