It must be spring again. Everything beyond the wardrobe door looks tired and worn out. You think to yourself, ‘that will have to go… and that… oh and that’s been there forever’. It’s time for a change.
Instead of simply throwing your old stuff into a skip or bundling it off to the school fête, have you considered recycling some of it? Not recycling as seen on the restoration reality TV shows that have become so popular. Nor the kind of recycling that involves placing your old stuff into assorted bins and boxes for a weekly collection. But a kind of conversion by recycling. If you sell your stuff online, your old wardrobe contents can become cash in your hand.
It seems almost too simple. What on earth could the benefits be for you, especially in today’s recession-strangled market where sellers outnumber buyers and money is tight all round? Well, the first benefit is that you will get something back for your old stuff. Not what you paid for it, but that would be more than a bit unrealistic to expect; after all, you have had the pleasure of wearing your clothes for so many years and they do not owe you anything. A little cash for something you no longer want, or which no longer fits, is not a bad deal at all.
Second, when you get rid of your old stuff you will have started to create a little extra space. That means you can finish what you started with your wardrobe refreshment spree. You don’t have to be content with just changing the odd ‘special occasions’ outfit or no-longer-trendy jeans. You have the space to treat yourself to a whole new look. Out with the old, in with the new; as is commonly said.
Third, this concept of selling on your old stuff is not limited to when you get out the fashion revamp urge. You can also sell on your old CDs that no longer get aired. Replace the old funky junk with new sounds. Think of the cash you get back as a kind of discount on the new moods you are investing in. Sell online to reduce the hassle and increase your cash flow so you can buy that new outfit or those new CDs without smashing your piggy bank. You might be surprised by what your old stuff is worth to someone else.
Finally, selling unwanted items online will not only create space and cash, it could revitalize your wardrobe or music collection. Selling online is relatively hassle-free, as the process more or less takes care of itself. Sellers simply need to post the goods, but many sites counter this minor inconvenience by offering a free collection service. Say goodbye to car boot sales. And say hello to quicker sales and increased profit.
Jenny Williams writes about fashion and home improvement for a number of websites and blogs. She encourages you to sell your stuff online to free up space and earn a little extra cash in the process.