Special Report
Cash for Clutter eBay used to dominate the online selling market, but nowadays you’re spoilt for choice on where to swap your clutter for cash. So, where are the best places to advertise and how can you make sure you’re getting the right price? Whether you’re moving house, redecorating or just trying to live more minimally, we’ve gathered together some of the best websites and ways to rehome your clutter at a profit.
Top places to sell
From sofas and desks to cars, pets and even rooms to rent, Gumtree has it all. Despite its broad appeal, it mainly specialises in selling second-hand items. Unlike eBay, people use Gumtree to look for items locally, so putting your postcode in the listing is paramount. It’s also best to start with a higher
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price, as most Gumtree buyers love to haggle. If you want your ad to get some extra attention, you can put some money behind it, but other than that Gumtree won’t charge you for selling. Paypal take a small cut, but to avoid this you can ask your buyer to pay by cash or bank transfer.
Shpock is a bit like your local car boot sale: cheap, local, and full of surprises. It’s your place to get rid of those smaller items that won’t get much attention on bigger sites like Gumtree or eBay, from cushions to children’s clothes and everything in between. That’s not to say you can’t sell bigger things on there too. It’s completely free to list, unless you want to promote an item. Shpock doesn’t get involved in the payment process either. Once a price has been negotiated, it’s up to the buyer and seller to reach an agreement about delivery and payment.
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