Where Can I Sell My Used Items?
With spring cleaning just around the corner, and our built-in need to declutter our home by getting rid of stuff we no longer use, now is the best time to start taking inventory of what you have and, more importantly, where you can sell it to make some extra money. It would be like you’re getting paid to declutter your home!
With so many websites and apps available to help us sell new and used items online, it’s hard to decide which ones to use. Having so many choices can be a bit overwhelming but don’t worry, I narrowed it down for you with my Top 3 Picks for selling used items: Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay.
Kijiji
Kijiji will always have a special place in my heart because not only is it a Canadian company, but its primary focus is selling locally with face-to-face interactions.
Why is this important?
Because when it comes to sales, a tried-and-true method of closing the sale is called “The Puppy Dog Close.”
In short, Pet stores would allow the customer to take the puppy home for a few days and if for any reason the customer didn’t want the puppy, they could take it back for a full refund. But what do you think happened once the customer brought the puppy home? They, their spouse, or their kids bonded with the puppy and there was no way they were bringing it back to the pet store. The puppy sold itself! Car dealers use a variation of this called the Test Drive because they know that once you take the car for a ride, there’s a much greater chance that you’ll want to keep it.
Of all the options available to sell items online, especially used items, being able to put your item in the hands of potential buyers all but guarantees the sale. And Kijiji is a great site for this because it’s designed to connect potential buyers with sellers in a face-to-face meeting where the infamous “puppy dog close” can work its magic.
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook is, without a doubt, the social media giant. More than 2.45 billion people logged into Facebook each month throughout 2020. The Facebook Marketplace Platform is an attractive option for selling locally. You can list products, upload images, and answer questions to help set up a place to meet, and be notified when you have replies to your ad.
While it is true that Kijiji is my preferred site for several reasons, including the option to let potential buyers see all the other items you have to help spark impulse buying, Facebook Marketplace does have a much greater reach because it’s the third most visited site (behind Google and YouTube), and Facebook has several user-created marketplaces as well to help you find buyers who are within driving distance to you for those face-to-face interactions.
eBay
The most popular e-commerce platform with its massive customer base was founded in 1995, and it enables consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website. To find items locally, all you need to do is use the Advanced Search option and select “Local Pickup.”
When creating your listing, simply select “No shipping: Local pickup only” from the dropdown menu in the Shipping Details section. Make sure you enter your ZIP/Postal code in the item location because it will show on your listing.
In your payment options, select cash on pickup and any other payment methods you’d like to accept. I don’t recommend accepting payment methods that can take time to clear, such as checks.
Next Steps
Now that you’ve narrowed down your options of where to sell, the next step is to create an Ad that gets attention… and results. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with that too…
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The Best Part?
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One of my students wrote in her review: “Woo-HOOOO! This SO works! I just re-posted an ad that had been running on CraigsList for 80 days. I made some small changes and it sold in four hours!”
In short: If you’re looking to build a second income selling new or used items online, or maybe you’d be happy just clearing the clutter from your home and making some money doing it, you’ll love this course.
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