The Best Items To Sell From Around Your Home

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Making a bit of extra cash is always handy. Here are some of the best items to sell from around your home

When wanting to make extra cash quickly selling on eBay or Facebook is one of the first things that comes to mind.

However, I often hear people say that they don’t actually have anything they think will sell. Here are some of the best items to resell for a profit that are probably lying around your home.

The Best Items To Sell From Around Your Home

Taking a good hard look around your home could be the answer to making some cash in a hurry. There are a lot of surprising things that do actually sell and these are often items we would usually throw away or recycle.

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This month I am going to be working hard to make some extra money. It’s not something I’ve focused on as much as I would have liked recently and we have a big holiday coming up that I need to pay off on the first of April.

Although I don’t think I can make the entire amount, I am hoping to make a good chunk of it during February and March, mostly from eBay and Facebook selling.

So, what are the best items to sell from around your home? This post takes a look at some things you may not have thought of.

1. Douwe Egberts Coffee Jars

If you usually put these in the recycling then it might be time to see if you can make some money out of them instead. I have recently seen these go on local Facebook selling pages for about £1 each.

These glass jars with thick lids are apparently great for craft projects, storage and wedding DIY. If you usually buy this brand anyway it might be worth saving a few up and seeing how much you can get for them.

2. Best Items To Sell From Around Your Home: Old Magazines

In the run-up to our wedding, I was a member of the Rock ‘n’ Roll bride Facebook Group which is a safe haven for ladies (and gents) who want to do their wedding a little differently.

The group is run by Kat Williams who also owns Rock ‘n’ Roll bride magazine, a magazine full of alternative, real weddings. Because the magazine is so specialist (and also completely awesome) there are constantly people selling their old copies.

Most were selling at their original value because older copies of the magazine are so hard to get hold of. If you have any old magazines, especially if they are a niche subject, it’s definitely worth seeing if they will sell online.

3. Well Worn Shoes & Slippers

This one is not for the faint-hearted. However, there is a market out there for ‘well worn’ shoes and slippers. Be prepared for ‘interesting’ messages from potential buyers.

The most recent pair I put on eBay sold for £70. These were something which may ordinarily have just been thrown in the bin!

Read my full guide to selling your smelly shoes here.

4. Designer Carrier Bags and Shoe Boxes

If you have ever bought a designer handbag or perfume you will know you are usually given a branded ‘gift’ type carrier bag to take it away in.

These actually seem to sell quite well on eBay.  A bag and shoe box from Gucci recently sold for almost £10 plus postage. If you have any sat around collecting dust it might be worth popping them on eBay to see what you can get for them.

5. Sell Your Old Baby Stuff

If you’ve had a baby recently you’ll know just how much stuff they come with.

And while it can be cost-effective to keep some items if you plan to have more children, sometimes claiming some of your space back can have a positive impact on your mental health.

Plus the extra cash can really help when it comes to reduced pay while on maternity leave.

I’ve successfully sold baby items such as clothes and toys on Vinted and bulkier items like high chairs and prams on Facebook Marketplace.

Did you know you can even sell unopened tins of baby formula at sellformula.com? This is perfect if you’ve stocked up but need to switch brands or have some left after moving to milk.

6. Best Items To Sell From Around Your Home: Empty Perfume Bottles

Whether you decide to gather a few together and sell them as a job lot or sell designer ones individually, empty perfume bottles do actually sell on eBay.

Make sure you wrap them really well before posting. This is another great way to make cash from something which might usually just be put into the bin.

7. Exchanging Old Clothes For Vouchers

While this one won’t make you any money it could save you some dosh instead. If you have old clothes that are too worn for selling or giving to the charity shop you can take them into certain shops and exchange them for money off vouchers – great if you were planning on buying some new clothes anyway.

Both H&M and Marks & Spencer run schemes throughout the year.

H&M Clothes Recycling Scheme

M&S Clothes Recycling Scheme

8. Reselling Or Recycling Old Mobile Phones

Your old mobile phone can still fetch some decent money, whether or not its original value has dropped.

Before you sell your mobile on any online platform, find out and compare its current market value. It can help you snag a fair price for your old phone. The extra cash you earn can either be used to cover the price of your new phone if you plan to upgrade or to put in your savings for petty cash.

These ideas should help you find the best items to sell from around your home that can be sold on to make some money!

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