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Every
belonging you move adds to the weight of your shipment – and
ultimately
the cost.
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Go
through your house with a notebook, listing everything you want to
sell. Here are some of the kinds of items that are popular merchandise:
- Appliances, furniture, lamps,
mirrors, linens and bedding
- Audio, video and photography
equipment; also compact discs, phonograph records and tapes
- Baby equipment and supplies;
also games, toys and bicycles
- Books
- Camping equipment, and lawn
and patio equipment/furniture
- China, glassware, flatware
and kitchen utensils and gadgets
- Clothes, especially for
babies and toddlers
- Sports and exercise equipment
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'Cash In' on
Items You No Longer Need
Ways to Dispose
of Unwanted Items & Lighten Your Moving Load
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belonging you move adds to the weight of your shipment – and
ultimately
the cost. That’s one reason it might be a good idea to
consider getting
rid of some items you no longer need, but hate to throw away. As you
are preparing to move, you are provided with an excellent opportunity
to sort through some of the excess items you've collected over time.
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Garage Sale
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One
of the keys to a profitable garage sale is advertising. There are many
sites on the Internet that offer free listings for garage sales, as
well as sample signs you can use. You can also advertise in your local
newspaper.
- Pre-plan
- Allow at least three
weeks for preparations.
- Check
with local authorities for restrictions applying to garage sales. You
might need a special permit, or be required to pay a fee or collect
sales taxes. Signs advertising the sale might be limited or prohibited.
- Consider a joint sale with
one or more neighbors
- Share the work, fun and
profits.
- The greater the
assortment of items you have to offer, the more
potential customers you’ll attract and the more successful
the sale
will be.
- If the
sale will be on your property, let your insurance agent know, and make
certain your homeowner’s policy will cover any liability for
injuries.
- Start saving shopping bags
and cardboard cartons.
- Remember that your items
should be reasonably priced, and always be prepared to bargain with
your customers.
- Have plenty of change on
hand.
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Flea Markets
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nominal fee, local flea markets are a great means for selling
secondhand items. Because most markets are advertised, professional
secondhand bargain hunters usually attend. Again, have shopping bags
and cardboard cartons on hand for your customers’ convenience
and don't
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Online Auctions
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Have
something that you think would be of great value to someone else? A
great way to earn extra money is by selling your unwanted goods online.
When you use online auctions, you are given the opportunity to showcase
your items for sale to the world, not just your own neighborhood.
- Visit the individual auction
site for specific details on payments and requirements.
- Take extra time to properly
describe your item and include a good quality photo to increase your
chances of selling.
- Be sure to play up any
offbeat merchandise that might intrigue and attract shoppers.
- Most
online sites allow you to specify that the purchaser must pick up the
items themselves or pay for the cost of shipping – saving you
even more
time and money!
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Secondhand
Stores and Charity Stores
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donating any leftover items to charitable organizations such as
Goodwill, the Salvation Army and children’s homes. They
generally give
a receipt for donations so the value can be deducted on a
donor’s
income tax return. Or, contribute leftovers to church rummage sales,
resale shops, schools or community centers. Make a quick phone call
first to make sure they can accept the items you have left. |
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