13 Easy Things to Sell to Make Money Fast

The average person has a lot of extra stuff that they don’t need. So many unworn clothes, unused electronics, unread books, and more.

When you have things in your house that you don’t use anymore, why not get rid of them? You can make some fast extra money from all the things that you have lying around! You can pay off debt, save extra money, or put some money towards your investments.

If you’re throwing things away that you could be selling, your basically throwing money away!

13 Things to Sell to Make Money Fast

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So if you’re up for selling stuff, you can do so in various ways:

  • Selling groups on Facebook
  • Thrift stores
  • Garage sale – if you have loads of stuff
  • eBay
  • Poshmark

1. Clothing

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Everyone has some clothes they don’t wear, so this is basically the low-hanging fruit if you want to sell things to make money fast!

If you’re not up for putting all your things online yourself, you can go to your local thrift store. They will often buy clothes from you if they’re in good condition.

2. Jewelry

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If you have jewelry that you don’t 100% love or that has lost its emotional value for you, you can consider selling it. Jewelry can be worth a lot of money!

To make sure that you’re getting what your jewelry is worth, you might consider getting items appraised beforehand.

3. Electronics

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There are many electronics lying around your house that you’re able to sell! Old items or not working items can even be sold. A phone that doesn’t work anymore can give you $30-70 per item. A computer can even be worth hundreds of dollars  – be sure to clear any data from it beforehand though!

4. Video Games and Consoles

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Games and consoles have a pretty short life span. Especially nowadays when there is a new console out every year or so. If you’re still owning old games and consoles, I would advise you to get rid of them sooner rather than later.

If you’re holding on to very old games and consoles, you can sell them through sites like eBay for a fairly good price!

4. VHS Tapes

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Did you think VHS tapes are dead? Not yet! They are still in demand! You can check out Amazon, eBay, or Craigslist to see if the VHS tapes you have are still in demand.

Sometimes the VHS tapes are for movie titles that are not available on DVD, or they’ve become collector’s items. This means that it’s time to find your VHS tapes again and get rich!

5. Furniture

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Some items in your home that are no longer serving any purpose could be furniture. You redecorated the house, moved in with your partner, or your furniture is simply taking up too much space. Selling some of that old furniture might just be what your wallet needs!

Some practical tips: post several pictures from different angles, use different keywords like brand names, and compare prices of similar items.

6. Books

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Books are amazing to sell for extra money! Depending on what kind of books you’re selling, you might be able to make a few hundred bucks from this!

What I found is that especially textbooks that I used for studying are very easy to sell. Currently, I’m trying to sell my old textbooks from 3 years ago. I noticed that this is a little harder, as they are often becoming outdated. Make sure to sell your textbooks asap after finishing your semester!

7. Movies

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Movies are another great thing! You probably stacked up on movies during the DVD/Blue Ray era, and now you’ve moved on to Netflix and don’t watch the movies anymore. Good thing that others still do, because you can sell your stuff to them!

Recently I’ve sold a whole lot of movies that I never watched or didn’t like too much. It’s a great way to make other people happy with something that you’re not using anymore.

8. Gift Cards

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Yes, my favorite, gift cards! Many people have gift cards in their wallets that they’re not using. Rather than letting it expire, you can sell it online!

If you don’t want to sell them yourself, you can sell them on CardCash, Cardpool, or Raise. For example, on Cardpool, you get up to 92% of the value of your initial cards.

9. Sporting Gear

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If you have outdoor sporting goods, they tend to sell well. Maybe you bought a golf set that you never used, you rather sell the item than have it collect dust in your garage.

Used sports equipment you can easily list on Amazon.com!

10. Children’s Toys

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When I was young, I outgrew my toys very quickly. Some things I got for my birthday and I even never played with, so that’s a bummer!

If you have toys that your kids don’t use anymore, you can sell them. Especially larger playsets could turn into a lot of cash!

11. Artwork

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With artwork, I don’t mean the original Van Gogh that you inherited and can sell for millions. It could be something that is collecting dust in your attic or something that you simply don’t like anymore. Sell them for some fast money!

If you do happen to have a collection of fine arts, consider having them appraised before selling. You might want to know if you’re having that original Van Gogh after all!

12. Appliance parts

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If you’re having small appliances that are old or broken, don’t throw them away yet! They can still have value. Some parts you can sell on eBay. 

Pro Tip: Your Opinion

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Do you want to get paid for your opinion? Don’t we all? In the past, I participated in a lot of survey sites and earned money that way. It’s an easy thing to do from behind your computer, and it can make you some serious money!

What is your favorite thing to sell?

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