4 Things You Can Sell for Extra Money on the Side
Friday, March 22, 2019, 6:00 PM | Leave Comment
If you need to make some extra cash to pay bills or other expenses, there are items that you may have that can be sold for money.
Some of your current possessions may be in high demand and might sell quickly to buyers who are willing to pay top dollar.
Here are four things that you can sell to make some extra money on the side.
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Baby Items
If you have a child who’s outgrown his or her baby clothes or other items, you can sell these pieces to other parents who are welcoming new bundles of joy. Clothes, nighties and bibs are always in high demand. You can also sell old cribs, highchairs and changing tables if you don’t plan to use them again for any future children. You can sell you old baby items at a garage sale, swap meet or consignment store. There is also the option of listing these items for sale on online auction or classifieds websites.
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Arts and Crafts
Another way to make some extra cash is to create artworks and crafts to sell online or at an arts and crafts fair. If you have a talent for painting or sculpting, you can create unique art pieces that avid collectors will be happy to buy. Knitted quilts and handmade jewelry can also be big sellers. Another idea is to make holiday crafts and decorations that can generate a lot of cash during the appropriate seasons.
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Junk Car
A junk car that’s taking up space on your property can be turned into a money-making commodity. Junk car dealers are often in search of junk cars to refurbish for resale or strip for parts. Some junk car dealers also recycle materials from the car’s body and other parts of the vehicle to sell to recyclers. Even if your beat-up vehicle is no longer drivable, it can still be valuable to buyers.
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Electronics
Computers, printers and cellphones are just a few of the electronic items that can help you get the cash that you need. Even if these items are outdated considerably, they can still be hot commodities for buyers who want to recycle their materials for other purposes. It’s easy to find companies online that will buy your old electronics and send you a check or deposit money into your account after mailing your old electronic merchandise to them.
Selling your old and unwanted stuff doesn’t always have to take a lot of skill and effort, and doing so can help you get fast cash. By finding the most sought-after items in your collection of personal belongings or using your creativity to make new pieces, you’ll be on your way to making money in almost no time.
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Rachelle Wilber is a freelance writer living in the San Diego, California area. She graduated from San Diego State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies. She tries to find an interest in all topics and themes, which prompts her writing. When she isn’t on her porch writing in the sun, you can find her shopping, at the beach, or at the gym. Follow her on twitter and Facebook.
