You just have to know where to look.

Find out where to sell your unwanted stuff for the biggest return.

You could also try a yard sale or flea market.

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In addition, offloading your old books can be helpful for anyone looking for books at an affordable price.

Clothing

You have a lot of options when it comes to getting rid of clothes.

you could sell on your own or opt to go through a consignment program.

Stack of used books on kitchen countertop to sell for cash

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Furniture, Antiques, and Collectibles

Throwing out old furniture can be problematic.

Give yourself some extra money and save yourself the hassle by selling pieces you no longer want or need.

The most desirable types of furniture for reselling are small items like accent tables and nightstands.

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Sports Equipment

Think twice before tossing your old sports equipmentyou can actually make a profit off it.

you could always post fliers when your child goes to practice to help get the word out, too!

Electronics

There’s always a market for used electronics.

Old gray furniture covered with fluffy white, blue and black pillows to sell for cash

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You’ll be surprised how much of an appetite there is for used games!

Jewelry

Jewelryis definitely an item you’re able to make money off of on resale.

see to it to have any antiques and good-quality pieces appraised.

Small football, basketball and soccer ball on white surface to sell for cash

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String instruments like guitars and violins are the most popular for reselling.

Handbags (particularly name-brand ones) will be one of the most desirable items to shop used.

Electronic phones, laptops and controllers stacked on each other to sell for cash

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Game controller, video games and discs on wooden surface to sell for cash

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Stacked ceramic housewares on white surface to sell for cash

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Black can opener, toaster and blender next to houseplant to sell for cash

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Old jewelry surrounding vintage jewelry box next to houseplant to be sold for cash

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Saxophone musical instrument in black case to be sold for cash

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Baby toys for ages six to twelve months stacked next to each other

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Scarves in a closet on hanging curtain clips

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