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Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays
Priyanka Monteiro

Priyanka Monteiro

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Getting rid of clutter from your home can be a challenge. Most people hoard the leather jacket they wore just the one time. Some even look to get rid of their old CDs or cassettes but can’t seem to find any takers. What about those gifts you never really liked?

Thankfully, there are some amazing apps that can help you sell unwanted gifts and items from your home in no time.

Shpock Classifieds App

Shpock is an amazing free app you can use to sell things you don’t need anymore. It has been popular for years, and people sell all kinds of things here. The app is a good alternative to many other selling apps. Download Shpock today to sell your unwanted things right away.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

Poshmark

Poshmark is one of the top apps if you’re looking to sell women’s accessories and clothes. You can also find kids’ and men’s wear. Users can create a virtual closet and display everything they’re looking to sell. You can add multiple (up to four) photos for each item.

Once you make a sale, you need a pay a certain commission to the app. They will then provide you with a prepaid shipping label to send your package, and the payment is made to you via direct transfer.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

Mercari

Mercari is the equivalent of a flea market app. Users can buy and sell various new and used items. Mercari has been popular since its launch in 2014.

Sellers can write their product descriptions and add up to four photos for each product. Mercari also asks sellers to indicate the shipping costs so buyers are aware of what they can expect. Mercari also provides sellers with a USPS or FedEx label once a product is sold.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

OfferUp

OfferUp is the perfect app if you’re looking to sell large items. Some compare this app to Craigslist for buying and selling things. Unlike other apps, however, OfferUp does not provide shipping options. They encourage sellers to chat with buyers on their app and meet in person before completing their transaction.

The one advantage of OfferUp is the TruYou program. This allows sellers and buyers to verify their identities. This increases confidence among everyone.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

eBay

eBay is one of the oldest marketplaces where you can buy and sell just about everything. eBay has no restrictions on what you can sell. You can create your listings within minutes and set your asking price.

The only downside to eBay is the app is not that efficient, unlike other apps listed here. eBay is a trusted site, and it is very rare to see anyone getting cheated on this site.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

Gone

Gone is the right app if you’re looking to sell electronics. You can list all your electronic products, and Gone does the rest for you. The unique thing about this app is they make an offer for your products, and you have the option of accepting or rejecting the offer.

Once you accept, Gone will arrange for the pickup or send you a prepaid label. Gone will then list the product and look for buyers for it. If Gone manages to sell the item within 30 days, you will receive your payment. If not, you will be asked to reduce your sale price. You even have the option of receiving your item back.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

Carousell

Carousell is another top free app that helps you buy and sell just about anything. All you need to do is click a picture of the product and list it on the app. You can then chat with sellers interested in your listing. Once you’re satisfied, you can finalize the deal.

The only downside to Carousell is you can only sell locally, and this restricts your customer base. It is, however, a dependable app, and you can sell your products in no time.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

Decluttr

Decluttr is another top app for selling old electronics. Since 2014, the app has helped over 2 million sellers. The best part is Decluttr will help quote a price for your product based on the kind of product and its condition.

Decluttr provides a prepaid shipping label and pays you as soon as the product arrives. This app is ideal if you’re looking to sell something quickly and not wait for the right buyers.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

5Miles

5Miles is the right app for you if you’re looking to sell large items. The app has many users (over 14 million), so the customer base is very high. 5Miles also verifies the identity of sellers and buyers so no one can be cheated. 5Miles also arranges for a safe meeting location so the buyer and seller can make a transaction.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

Letgo

Letgo allows you to sell anything and everything under the sun. The special feature of Letgo is it encourages sellers to chat with buyers through their app and discourages them to ship directly. Letgo asks sellers to meet buyers in person to facilitate the sale.

Users can add up to five photographs per listing, and they can even create a commercial that allows them to advertise their product. The best part is you don’t any knowledge of video editing. There are several templates available, and sellers can create their commercials within minutes.

Selling Unwanted Gifts from the Holidays

Start Selling With Ease

There’s an old saying, “One man’s garbage is another man’s gold.” These apps believe in you and your apps and give you a chance to get the right price for them. All you need is the right picture of the product and a short description, and you’re good to go.

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