Running a little tight on cash this month? Don’t worry, it happens to everyone at some point. Instead of turning to credit cards, consider selling things you already have laying around the house. This great way to make money fast because you get rid of things you no longer use and get money in return. That’s a total win-win in my book!
Top 12 Household Items to Sell For Quick Cash
If you’re in a pinch and need to make a little extra money today, take a look around your home and see if you have anything you can sell.
Check out this list of best household items to sell for quick cash to get some ideas!
Under each item, I have included my recommendation for the best place to sell because sometimes the hardest part of selling your stuff is figuring out WHERE to sell it. There is also a profitability ranking for each item so you know how much money you can expect to make. Keep in mind these are only a rough estimates.
For the profitability ranking, $ equals $25.
Used Electronics
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Sell your used phone, tablet or computer and make some easy money! Sites like Gazelle.com make it super simple to sell your used technology online. Sign up, get an offer (in less than a minute), ship your item for free using prepaid postage, and then receive your payment with an Amazon gift card, via Paypal or by check. It’s a super easy and quick way to make extra money!
Best Place to Sell: Gazelle.com
Profitability Rating: $$$$$$$$ (or more)
Gift Cards
Have some unused gift cards laying around, sell them for cash! The best place to sell gift cards is a site called, Raise.com. To sell, simply visit their site and click on “Sell Gift Cards” at the top of the screen. You then create a listing for your gift card, and when it sells, you get cash via check, direct deposit, or Paypal.
Best Place to Sell: Raise.com
Profitability Rating: $$$$
Name Brand Clothes
Selling unwanted clothes for cash is a great way to make easy money fast! You can choose to sell your clothes online or in-person at a consignment store.
To sell your clothes online, I recommend checking out ThredUp. ThredUp is an online thrift store that has helped me make (as well as save) SO much money on clothes. They make it really easy!
For more information, see my complete ThredUp review and easy step by step guide.
You can also choose to sell your clothes locally at a consignment store.
* Note: Most locations, both online and locally, look for name brand clothing in great condition.
Best Place to Sell: ThredUp
Profitability Rating: $$
Textbooks
Have a bunch of old textbooks laying around? Consider selling them for cash! BookScouter.com makes this super easy. Just input the ISBN for your textbook and they find the vendor that will pay you the most. It’s pretty cool!
Best Place to Sell: BookScouter.com
Profitability Rating: $
Baby Gear
Babies come with a ton of gear, don’t they? If your little babe has outgrown her baby swing or playpen, you can easily sell them and make some quick cash. Selling big items like these is best done at local children’s consignment shops. Kid to Kid is a popular store (they have locations all over the US and Canada) to sell children’s items.
Best Place to Sell: Local Consignment Shops
Profitability Rating: $$
Designer Handbags
Selling designer handbags that you no longer love is another great option. I recommend ThredUp again for selling your designer handbags. If you have a bag that is in high demand, you will receive cash as soon as it is processed. Otherwise, ThredUp will accept your bag on consignment. Which means that you will receive payment when your handbag sells.
Best Place to Sell: ThredUp
Profitability Rating: $ – $$$
Wood Furniture
There is a high demand for wood furniture in good condition. Whether you sell through Craigslist, yard sale or a furniture consignment store, you can get a good price for your solid wood furniture.
Best Place to Sell: I prefer to sell larger things locally instead of paying for expensive shipping. Some good local selling options are Facebook Marketplace, letgo.com, Craigslist or a yard sale.
Profitability Rating: $$-$$$
Large Children Toys
Things like playhouses, dollhouses or outdoor play structures are easy things to sell to make some quick cash. Clean them up as best you can, and then take some nice photos to create an awesome Craigslist (or other local selling site) listing that attracts a buyer fast!
Best Place to Sell: Sell big toys locally through Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, letgo.com, or a yard sale.
Profitability Rating: $$ – $$$
Power Tools
Power tools are expensive and lots of people are looking for cheaper, used options. If have tools laying around that are in good, working condition, finding a local buyer should be pretty easy.
Best Place to Sell: Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, letgo.com, or a yard sale.
Profitability Rating: $$ – $$$$
Jewelry
Maybe you inherited a diamond ring from your grandma or you have a gold necklace from an old boyfriend. Whatever the case may be, if you have gold, diamond, or gemstone jewelry, you can definitely sell it and make money fast.
You do have to be more cautious when selling jewelry because there are a lot of scammers especially on the internet.
Here are some good guidelines to follow when selling your jewelry:
How to Sell Jewelry for Extra Cash
1. Take your jewelry to a local jewelry store and have it appraised. Not only will a jeweler tell you how much it’s worth, but they will give you valuable information about your piece that potential buyers will want to know.
2. Head to the website, idonowidont.com to list your piece. This website is great for selling jewelry because they have a unique listing process that protects both buyers and sellers. You can also choose to sell your jewelry for immediate payment or list it in their marketplace to try and get a higher price for your piece.
Best Place to Sell: idonowidont.com
Profitability Rating: $$$$ and up
Camping Gear
Especially during peak camping months (May to September), many people are looking for everything from tents to sleeping bags to outdoor cooking supplies. These months are a great time to sell your used camping gear!
While it’s possible to ship smaller items, it’s usually easier to avoid shipping all together and sell used items locally.
Best Place to Sell: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or yard sale.
Profitability Rating: $ – $$
Lawn Tools
Come spring, or really anytime except winter, lawn tools are a great item to sell for extra cash! Lawn mowers, weed trimmers, leaf blowers are all expensive items and there are plenty of people looking for a good deal. Like any other big item, it’s best to sell lawn tools locally.
Best Place to Sell: Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, letgo.com, or yard sale.
Profitability Rating: $$ – $$$$
How to Protect Yourself on Craigslist
I have personally bought and sold many different things from Craigslist over the years and have had many positive experiences. However, when you are selling things to strangers in person, it’s important to follow a few simple safety tips to protect yourself.
- Never invite strangers into your home. Keep your items in the driveway or garage or choose to meet potential customers at a nearby park or parking lot.
- Don’t meet buyers alone, always bring a spouse or friend with you.
- Keep your cell phone handy.
- Meet potential customers during the day.
Selling your stuff on Craigslist or other locally listing sites is a great way to sell your stuff for cash, but it’s important to be safe and keep these simple tips in mind.
I hope this list of 12 things you can sell to make extra cash helps you get the money you need! Remember, selling your things is an easy way to make some quick cash, but if you need more steady income, check out these articles:
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