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7 Ways to Spring Clean for Extra Cash
7 Ways to Spring Clean for Extra Cash4/5/2018

woman taking books off shelf and man using laptop in houseWhen that first delightful spring breeze starts blowing, you know it’s time to get your house in shape. But there’s more than just a neat house awaiting the end of all that hard work. With just a few steps, you can put some extra cash in your wallet.

1.) Trade in your electronics

Gather all those old gadgets and devices you no longer use and bring them to your local electronics store. They’ll likely offer you a gift card for your treasures. Some larger chains, like Best Buy, run a retail-collection program to help you responsibly dispose of old electronics, giving you the chance to earn a gift card.

2.) Get cash at the consignment store

Your outdated clothing might be someone else’s idea of high fashion. Bring your old clothing to a consignment shop to see what they’re willing to buy from you. You can also search for consignment chains, like Plato’s Closet or Clothes Mentor, or look up online consignment shops like ThredUp, Tradesy or Poshmark.

3.) Trade in your video games

If you’ve got a serious gamer at home, consider trading in your old games at GameStop. You’ll get store credit while getting rid of that huge pile of video games!

4.) Sell old books

Look up your closest used book store location and bring your collection of old books to them in exchange for a tidy sum. If you’ve got a stack of textbooks lying around, sell them online on BookFinder, Cash4Books or eCampus.

5.) Sell your expensive electronics

If you’ve got older smartphones or laptops that are in decent condition, they should be able to fetch you a pretty penny. Try selling your stuff on Gazelle.com. They offer free shipping, and once your item is officially logged by the company, you’ll get paid via check, gift card, or PayPal. It’s an easier, faster option than selling on Craigslist or e-Bay.

6.) Get cash for unused gift cards

Do you have a pile of gift cards you'll never use? There are loads of sites that offer a gift-card exchange. Though you may not make back the full amount, you’ll usually score a decent offer. 

Try your luck at giftcard.com, giftcardgranny.com, or tradya.com and fatten up your wallet with greenbacks instead of useless cards.

7.) Donate to charity

Donating unused clothing, toys or electronics to charity might be the most worthwhile way to get rid of clutter. As an added bonus, donating goods to charity may earn you a tax deduction, so long as you keep your receipt.

With a bit of extra planning, you can earn a nice amount of cash while cleaning out the house.

 

Your Turn: Have you spring-cleaned your way towards extra cash? Tell us what worked for you in the comments!



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