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CraigslistMake money off your clutter on Craigslist!

Looking for a way to de-clutter the basement/attic and make money at the same time? Why not hold an online garage sale? Careful planning and creativity can turn your mountain of junk into a fistful of cash.

First, while you don't need a garage to have a garage sale, you do need some stuff to sell. Take pictures of all the stuff you want to sell and advertise it on Craigslist.com 


One man's trash may be another man's treasure, but don't try to sell actual trash, either. Make sure appliances and gadgets actually work, wash any clothing you intend to sell and make sure other items are clean and in good condition. Here's a list of popular sellers:

  • appliances
  • books
  • costume jewelry
  • sports equipment
  • children's toys
  • flatware
  • baby equipment
  • CDs, DVDs
  • patio equipment
  • garden tools
  • kitchen utensils/gadgets
  • clothing, especially children's

Now that you've decided just what you're going to sell, the following tips will help make your online "garage sale" a success:

  • Take pictures of each and every item or items that you intend to "package".
  • Don't overprice any of the items or they'll end up back in your garage, basement, or attic
  • Be prepared to haggle with customers.

After seven days if you still have anything left over then reduce the price and repost on Craigslist.

Craigslist has clearly established itself as one of the leading online brands and the dominant presence in the US online classifieds market. Give it try!

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DDR Realty
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
Orange County NY
Good idea. I sometimes say that one man's junk is another man's treasure.
Mar 24, 2008 11:43 PM
Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
Derrick- I agree with you. My wife's gotten rid of alot of things on Craigslist (cash for things that would've otherwise gone straight to the garbage).
Mar 25, 2008 03:35 AM
Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville AL MLS
Vincent-I love Craigslist....I can't belive the "stuff" people will buy. Here's a funny one for you: My daughter is quite the tomboy and wanted a 4 wheeler, dirt bike, etc. NO way was I getting her one. I had an old riding mower that I didn't use anymore and had the mower deck removed. I then got my daughter cans of spray paint and lots of stickers and she turned that nasty old thing in to quite a cruiser, in her mind. She drove it all over the subdivision, through the creek, etc. Trust me, it was disgusting and then some. The seat was falling apart, bent up, mess! I put it on craigslist for $50 with full disclosure and it was gone in 2 hours...too funny! Love craigslist! Great post.
Mar 25, 2008 10:15 AM
Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
Elizabeth- I've seen the same results... as soon as I place an ad (reasonably priced) the people start answering it. I've uncluttered my house this way everything from kid toys to old electronics.
Mar 25, 2008 03:44 PM
Jennifer Esposito
JenRan Realty, LLC - Woodstock, CT
The way ebay rates have gone up it may be a good alternative. 
Apr 02, 2008 05:20 AM
Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes
Jennifer- I have to agree with you on this one... Craigslist is still FREE.
Apr 02, 2008 07:56 AM
Jorgette Krsulic
Colorado Casa, REALTORS - Colorado Springs, CO

Wouldn't it be great if someone developed a business opportunity with this in mind.  I would pay someone to take the pictures and do the listing on Craigslist. 

We'd both come out ahead!

Dec 14, 2009 02:27 PM