This tip is really so simple, yet often underutilized.  Most people have heard of Craigslist.  It is a FREE classifieds style website with city chapters all over the world.  I have sold tons of stuff on this great website, from cars to speakers, to electronics and freezers.  Even if you have stuff you just want to get rid of for free, there’s a category for that too. 

I’ve noticed that you can get more for your stuff on Craigslist than in a garage sale.  The reason for this is because a person goes to a garage sale to look for something that might catch their eye. People are usually not going to a garage sale with one specific thing to buy and therefore their motivation to buy is lukewarm.  Craigslist however is being combed over by Buyers looking for specific items…and let’s face it, when your looking for something specific, you usually are willing to pay more for it.

Furniture, inexpensive cars, appliances and electronics do really well.  There is a category for tons of different products.  I think some people are aware of Craigslist but don’t know how to use it, and as a result give up before they’ve even tried.  Here’s a video on how to post an ad on Craigslist.  One other tip…BE SURE to post a picture of whatever you are selling.  Your response will triple with a picture.  All’s you have left to do is go out to that garage and dig through your closets for things that will bring you some extra dough!

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