8 Digital Ways to Declutter Before a Move
When preparing for a move one of the best ways to save money and defray the cost of moving is decluttering a.k.a the pre-move purge. Use moving as an opportunity to purge things that you no longer need or desire in your new home. At FlatRate Moving we will gladly help you donate your items to a local charity, but what are your options if you would like to receive money for your unwanted goods?
Holding a garage sale before your move is one option another way is selling your goods online. Selling online is an easy and fast way to get rid of stuff and earn some money to buy new things for your new digs. Check out these sites for selling unwanted items:
BlueRectangle.com – Buys used books and DVD’s, you enter the ISBN number or email them the title of the DVD; they confirm if they are buying and how much they will pay if so. They pay for shipping too. Payments are made via PayPal or check.
Cash4Books.net - Buys books in good condition. You enter the ISBN number; they tell you if they are buying and, if so, how much they will pay. And they pay for shipping too. Payments are made via PayPal.
SecondSpin.com – Buys used DVD’s, CD’s and video games in bulk too. Through an online form they tell you how much they will buy the item for. Shipping is the sellers responsibility. Payments are made via PayPal, check, or store credit.
Gazelle.com - Buys some electronics, mostly newer items. They pay for shipping (if it’s something they are buying). Payments made via PayPal, check or Amazon e-giftcard.
BuyBackMadness.com – Buys old DVDs, video games and CDs. They pay via PayPal or check.
Smashion.com – Sell your lightly (or never) worn, yet still fashionable clothing, footwear, and accessories online. Create a custom storefront and begin selling your items, with no transaction fees.
Craigslist.com - Allows you to place free ads to sell items. Potential buyers email you and you arrange pickup and payment. Sellers beware though: there are some scammers out there, so if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
eBay.com - Charges nominal fees to sell items in an online auction. Use headlines with exact brands and/or model numbers, since those are the keywords that potential buyers search with.
