6. SELL YOUR SECONDHAND
STUFF ONLINE
If you're like most people you have gobs
of "stuff" that you really need, but never
use and honestly have probably forgotten
about. Sometimes that knickknack has
monetary value, and you could probably
make a little money off it. Craigslist isn't
very dependable these days, with all the
scams and false advertisements going
around, however there are alternatives.
There are several online markets
considered more trustworthy than
Craigslist, but are still free and user-
friendly. (Note: Scams can happen just
about anywhere, so keep an eye out, even
on these sites).
Like eBay, you sift through commodities
and make an offer. Unlike eBay, OfferUp
isn't an auction site, and you don't have to
wait for a clock to tick down. Also, OfferUp
uses the TruYou system, which confirms
the identities of buyers and sellers. Your
junk may just prove to be someone else's
treasure.
Some folks would balk at the idea of
purchasing used clothes. But others have
made a career out of browsing vintage
stores for incredible finds. ThredUp is much
like those stores, because qualified fashion
experts determine whether items fit their
quality standards. If you have a cool leather
jacket or pair of dress shoes, you might
consider putting them up for sale.
Lots of us like the old-fashioned garage
sale, and we skip the virtual bazaar
altogether. GSALR helps you find those
backyard events, based on the location you
enter into the website. You'll find a map
with all the garage sales happening locally,
or you can list your own.
Click here for more information about
ways to sell stuff online that's safer than
Craigslist.
5. CATALOG
ALL YOUR PHYSICAL BELONGINGS
You may be the type of person who likes keep track of every ironing board
and lampshade in the house, or you may want to compile a report for
insurance companies, so there is no question whether something has been
stolen or lost.
The Encircle app works on both iOS and Android and was created to take
inventory of your worldly possessions. Just take a photo of each valuable
object, then attach notes to the image, including its original cost, relevant
serial numbers, and even appraisals. Makes the process super easy.
Click here to learn more and download Encircle.
