I come from a long line of “dejunkers.” We’re those people who constantly scan their homes for items that haven’t been used for a while — and toss them out.
But when I married a graduate student, and we lived on a marginal income, I realized that some of that stuff I previously had tossed was pretty valuable.
I’ve learned that it really is worth it to sell some things rather than just cart them off. It allows me to earn – and save – cash. Beyond that, it feels good to see stuff I no longer need going to a new home instead of the landfill.
Consider the following types of items that you might not have realized were worth anything — and learn some of the best places to sell them.