Spring De-clutter: Get Rid of Your Clothes and Make Money

For people like me we have our closets and dressers bursting at the seams. This is a sure sign that we need to de-clutter. Get the trash bags and boxes ready because it’s time to bring in that haul truck!

Normally I would go through the closet and divide the clothes I haven’t worn in a while, don’t fit any longer, or kids have just outgrown into 4 categories:

Keep, Donate, Trash, and Sell.

Some people would prefer to just donate all their clothes and write off a tax deduction which is a very easy way to get back money, but I don’t have enough deductions to even consider claiming this. And I would like the money now rather than wait for the IRS.

My dressy and practically new clothes I simply sell to local used clothes merchants like Twice As Nice.

Tips: If you are considering reselling to these merchants be sure that your clothes are in great condition and ironed. These merchants will more likely buy your stuff if they can just put it on the rack and sell them. They also prefer name brand clothing but don’t expect to receive a lot and they may not accept all your clothes.

Another great option is to sell via Craigslist.org or eBay. Personally, I would go with Craigslist because there is less hassle, it is local, and you are more likely to get rid of your stuff and make money within the week.

Tip#1: People on Craigslist are looking for bargains and deals so don’t mark up your prices too close to retail. Think of Craigslist like a garage sale over the internet.

Tip#2:I’ve had a lot of success selling furniture and children’s stuff from toys to clothes on Craigslist.

Tip#3:To gain immediate interest in your selling items be sure to take awesome pictures, each posting can have up to 4 pictures. And say as much as you can about that item. Buyers want to really know if driving someplace is worth the money they are paying for something. They are more likely to pass on your item if it appears shady and unclear.

So now you have all your things trashed, donated, organized into their respectable places, and sold or pending on Craigslist. A simple act of de-cluttering and organizing your closets will not only free up more space and make you money, but create a long-welcomed clutter-free ambiance. Congratulations! You won’t have to rummage through the cotton heaps and mounds to find that cute black dress you wanted to wear for that upcoming dinner party.