Where to Sell Your Unwanted Stuff

Here’s what none of my clients wants to hear: You won’t get rich selling your stuff. But you will be able to get rid of clutter. That, after all, is what really matters. By keeping that ultimate objective top of mind, you can be done with the business of selling your overflow possessions and get on with the business of living.

The options for selling your possessions are numerous. I’ll go through the most important ones that I use.

The “for sale” classifieds in local newspapers have long since migrated to regional online listing sites such as Craigslist, Nextdoor, OfferUp or Facebook Marketplace (my personal favorite due to the high traffic volume). For all items that will sell for less than about $5,000, as well as for bulky items like furniture or fitness machines that can’t be packed up and shipped easily or cheaply, I turn first to these sites.

Be sure to search prospective buyers’ profiles to determine their trustworthiness. You can receive payment electronically and even organize pickup without coming face-to-face with the buyer.