🤑 HOW TO SELL YOUR CLUTTER FOR CASH (MAKE $1,000 A MONTH) | 10 Easy Tips for Selling Clutter Online

[@jinde75]

Years ago someone gave a tip to never have your hands touching the item in the picture because it deters people. If you must hold something open to demonstrate or take a picture then wear white cotton gloves. It sounds weird but the image with his gloved hand looked really good and made it seem the item was well cared for.

[@leoren2685]

This is absolutely true. I hate seeing peoples' hands touching things. One woman who sold jewelry modeled the rings on her hand with awful chipped nails. Disgusting!!! Put the item down on a counter and don't have anything in the background (plain wall or something).

[@Purple9721.]

That's good to know. I guess also, it would be hard to visualise it as your own if someone else's hands are in the picture

[@behappy886]

Totally agreed

[@MichelMawon4982]

This is a great idea

[@KawaiiCat2]

Good to know! I also use a small light box to take photos of things like action figures etc. It really makes them look professional and sell well. For large items I prop them on my chair and use my fridge as a backdrop during the day.

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I sell my better quality stuff on Mercari. So far in the past year I’ve made a little over $600. It’s a pain in the butt though having to package each thing up and print the label and take it to the post office. It’s teaching me that I need to be more mindful of what I allow into my home so I don’t have to have regrets and keep selling. I work very full time and am a single mom so it’s definitely not easy or fun.

[@y.peffle2802]

You can leave out postage paid packages for your mailman to take to avoid the post office trip

[@mrsgonzalez6490]

I can relate lol Used to sell on Mercari but my goal is now to have more space so I’m donating all my daughters clothes to children that just got here from Honduras ❤

[@ruru-1993]

I really love the process of printing a lable and going to the post office. Each time I’m so happy that another crap is leaving my tine flat. I’m working on home office, and little walk to the post office near my home during the lunch break is good for me.

[@KawaiiCat2]

@@y.peffle2802 yes this is what I do! I was gifted a thermal printer for Christmas and it’s been great! I saved all the package materials from Amazon etc from over the years and I am proud to say I’ve never spent any money on any packaging materials in my whole life. This year I’ve only spent some money on tape but that’s about it!

[@pinkroses135]

You can do lots if you have a lot of stuff too

[@kathylittle3900]

Wow I can't believe how rude some people can be on here. She's doing us a favor by giving out her knowledge and experience. Why all the complaints and rudeness..

[@connieherndon9614]

I have sold a large number of items on Facebook marketplace. However, what gets to me is that I research the prices to list items at and yet people offer half of that amount! I still have several boxes of items to sell and I’ve become so frustrated with people not showing up to buy items or offering ridiculous low amounts that I’ve stopped selling things. 😕

[@kerryasquith1867]

Me too. Facebook marketplace is particularly bad for it in our area. I literally can't even give stuff away because people don't show up to collect it. Then they'll message expecting me to deliver free items because their "car won't start" mechanics around here must be terrible!

[@luvmorrisey20]

Exactly

[@sct4040]

Donate to good causes instead. Housing Works and the Salvation Army are a couple.

[@anewchapter8142]

I finally got up the nerve to join a yard sale someone was having. I Didn't sell one thing lol After that I just get rid of things which ever way. That experience was so stressful.

[@growpuravida]

@@anewchapter8142 same here! I was drooling over an idea to have a yard sale, but once it came closer to realization it gave me creeps and I decided to sell online instead :-D

[@beebee4334]

2:25 I learned last year just how much donated stuff actually ends up in the land fills. It’s unbelievable!!! A very significant amount of stuff at Goodwill, Salvation Army etc ends up in landfill. It’s not the fault of Goodwill, it’s the excessive consumerism that creates the problem. I now think twice before buying anything.

[@yamilamoreno2243]

I stop taking my things to the Salvation Army or Goodwill. I found a shelter instead and they have been very appreciative of my donations. I know it is going to help people who need it.

[@beebee4334]

@@yamilamoreno2243 Same. I also found a Shelter near me and I'm in touch with the donations manager regularly. I find that they take most items and, lately, I try to bring them items they truly need (like men's warm clothing or socks, etc). A shelter is a great find for donating!!

[@shrathyphaer]

This is the most practical and reassuring decluttering video I’ve encountered on the internet. How long did it take you to sell it all before your move? I had bouts of selling on eBay and it ended up being quite but fruitful but it took ca. 6 months for 30 clothes articles to go…!

[@JH-lz4dh]

I actually get grossed out by photos of clothing on the floor so I skip those items when purchasing! Where I live most people don't remove their outside shoes in the house.

[@AtoZenLife]

Haha, everyone has their triggers! We didn’t remove them when I was a kid in Indiana either. 😉

[@jinde75]

I usually put an nice clean piece of fabric or a blanket on the floor or the sofa to put stuff on to take a picture.

[@unknown-nm1bx]

Totally agree 👍

[@robinr5669]

Would have worked pre-pandemic. Now thrift stores and FB marketplace is overflowing with stuff for sale. The market has dropped out for selling most - even really great stuff.

[@sct4040]

I sold 3 handbags and 5 more later. All in excellent condition ( cause I am particular like that). Should make $500. 1/2 of what I paid for them, but I consider that "rental" money for the time I used them.

[@itsbriiiyahhh]

Omgsh this is the video I needed! My husband keeps telling me to sell our stuff but i wasn’t motivated to do it but this was the motivation I needed! 😆

[@AtoZenLife]

Have you started? 😁

[@leoren2685]

I've sold about $1500 over the past 18 months, mostly on marketplace, but am doing more and more on eBay and utilizing shipping on marketplace and things are moving much faster and for higher prices. If you can learn to ship, it is great!

[@hilltopridgefarm2600]

A few years ago I purchased a small cabinet at a yard sale for $15. Fast forward nearly 10 years later and I realized we no longer needed this piece of furniture. I sold it for $75. My son was horrified that I sold it for more than I bought it for, but I explained to him that the piece is definitely worth more these days, so the woman who bought it got a steal for today's prices.

[@J.gwenhwyfar]

Great tips bc some of us have no trouble parting with items, but I would like to sell some items after donating & gifting items. My problem is I just want it gone from my house and don’t want to deal with the process of measuring, photographing, and listing items online. The one thing I won’t encourage is putting items (especially clothing) on the floor. I personally get turned off when I see photos of items laid out on a floor or even on an unkempt bed.

[@AtoZenLife]

HIT THE LIKE BUTTON if you have clutter to sell! Also, here are my friends who make 6-figures selling clutter: soaf2020--fleamarketflipper.thrivecart.com/flipper-university-enrollment/

[@MeganAshhley]

Hearing your echos make me feel like I can breathe!!! It’s proof of all the free space and I love that!!

[@tinayoung2543]

I'm like you I've made plenty of money reselling items on actually my own fb page. 4k in 2 weeks. I did have alot of furniture though. Thank you for the inspiration. You're one of my favorites

[@luvmorrisey20]

All this makes me lazy, taking pictures of everything and being disappointed if they don’t sell, I have just thrown it out or donating it 😩

[@AtoZenLife]

It definitely takes time, you might want to set a price limit, like research before hand and see if it’s worth your time, and if it’s less than $50 just donate👏

[@beckywood5671]

I’m a new follower and have been binging your channel. I love that you are raw and emotional and real about how hard it is! So many people make it seem so easy! Also, your sense of humor is amazing!

[@AtoZenLife]

Thank you so much Becky, I made a promise to myself that I was always going to be honest about the struggle, because I KNOW I can’t be the only one! ✨❤️✨

[@AtoZenLife]

And welcome to the fam! You’ll definitely find a lot of random humor here, LOL. 😂

[@janicegilmartin75]

What if I don’t have a mannequin ?

[@MarfMerf]

This would be a good video to do a refresh on! Thanks for all you do!

[@AtoZenLife]

Thanks, I hope to share some ideas on my blog and channel soon!

[@KawaiiCat2]

I like selling on Mercari. I made 11k selling on there in a span of some years. I also love selling at my local swap meet. I sell with some friends of mine so the fee is super low. Have made 2k at the last 3 times I’ve sold. Selling online does get very tiring and I get burnt out quickly sometimes. But I push through!

[@priusa8113]

Hi can you please do a video on how to sell used/new books online please?! Got tons! New subscriber and loving your channel!! Thanks again

[@cherrymartini]

We found that the resale value on second-hand books is usually pretty low, and now just find the free Little Libraries around the city to put used books into.

[@amymorton8726]

Check out the book buy back apps like book scooter app.

[@justamama5167]

How is this channel not having more subscribers??? It’s brilliant!!!

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

Someone's clutter is another's treasure🤗🤗🤗

[@yaozeng1]

I love all your videos! I cannot stop to watch it since I found you last night! You inspired me so Much! Thanks for doing this! I will share my results with you after I cleaned my house.

[@SharonaKian]

Marissa, you are adorable and I love your channel. Thank you for inspiring us all. If I could give you a recording tip: you get a lot of echo from your beautiful voice bouncing off the walls, windows, and hardwood floor. You may want to choose a carpeted room, or one with drapes. Alternatively there are acoustic tiles that you can put up. It will make your recordings more professional.

[@rosamundg.3789]

The voice is grating = softening and a little less forceful would make episodes more listenable!

[@muf9399]

@@rosamundg.3789 Yes, a calmer speaking would make it sooooo much better to watch

[@WhirlOmar]

I tried this years ago and it takes so long for things to sell that I ended up just throwing away or donating. Certain rare items takes too long to sell. So, if you want to get rid of it fast selling won't do it.

[@susanreichelt1868]

Thank ypu so much for the Ebay tip! I will start selling right away. 🙂

[@christianeschmidt2038]

I think the idea is good. It is just that selling stuff does not make that much money in fact. Most things sell for less than 1/3 of its original price, even when sold cleverly. And I have a full-time time job, so selling takes a lot of time in my spare time. What you say may be true of you have a lot of expensive stuff lying around, and then secondly it is only relating to a mom who is stay at home to work full-time on that.

[@AtoZenLife]

That’s totally true, I actually mention the fact in my more recent videos that my father had said my Barbies would pay for my college, but they sold for a half or a third of what he had paid for them in the 80s and 90s! I had a lot to sell, but not everyone has the time to sell so much. ❤️

[@gloriat8427]

That is a myth lol.. There are regular people that make 6 and 7 figures selling online. You just have to put in the wfgort.

[@gloriat8427]

Sorry about my typing skills! I meant put in the work.

[@christianeschmidt2038]

@@gloriat8427 No worries. Yes, if you sell things from other people you can make a little money. I am currently doing vinted (not sure if you have this in the USA), but Marissa Zen lives in Germany now so she might know. Is an online platform for 2nd Hand clothes similar to Ebay, And some people sell things semi-professionally there, they get for free (in case people die or houses are cleared). That way they can make more money but as you correctly said you need to put in the work. But honestly that recquires a lot of motivation and work as well. Dont get fooled by people giving you figures they make with that. Is just marketing ;o) Depending on your job or education, you have to see whether it brings you joy. I personally find selling quite good as I have a problem to trash things. But I use my limited free-time for that, and in the end it is just extra work....

[@y.peffle2802]

A great reason to avoid buying crap in the future ! It's resale value is like 10% of original price

[@ruru-1993]

I started selling my clutter few months ago. In total, I already earned about 1500€. I still have a lot of things to sell :)

[@lisabuscemi212]

This was a timely post for me today. I was doing some organizing today and have some items to sell. Thank you for the tips. Also, minimalism doesn't sound quite so bad. I'm definitely going to be pairing down so I can enjoy life and travel more.

[@AtoZenLife]

Lisa Buscemi good luck on selling your things, I hope you find success! I just shared a massive closet decluttering video myself yesterday, even as a minimalist I always find things to declutter, especially with kids! 😂 Hope you are able to travel more as desired! 🙌

[@carmenmiller6622]

I always tell them it will cost extra for shipping. I always get paid before shipping.

[@priusa8113]

Who here sells things they got for free?! :)

[@michikoyao898]

Well my clutter is too crappy to sell on eBay with all the fees.

[@bellsy4622]

Community garage sale. Find one that donates everything to a set place after the fact, so you dont come home with everything

[@QueenBeeDigital]

You make funny faces and I like it. Your natural personality shines through and it’s cute.

[@Camellia303]

Keep watching your videos. Can you make a video how you deal with your kids’ stuff like toys, drawings and other children’s projects?

[@bellsy4622]

My mom kept all of that abd then had each kid go through and keep what was important to THEM. 5 boxes per kid went down to one. She also made t-shirt quilts from all the summer camps, sports, etc.

[@CalmedCChaos]

As a teenager trying to help my broke parents move, I’ve been trying to do everything to help; I’ve been giving them every last penny from my job and I’ve been making things to sell them for any profit at all, but we’re not close, and we’re going to need to get rid of stuff to move several states anyway. So.. thank you :) so much. :)

[@veronicajette7246]

I’m going the same thing. Nice to see I’m not alone

[@g.m.4877]

I am watching this in March 2024. I hope that both of you were successful x

[@CalmedCChaos]

@@g.m.4877 unfortunately shit went sideways, had do use all the money we saved for medical bills. Thank you though, lol.

[@karentouchet7525]

You are an awesome child! Your parents are very lucky to have you!

[@dotgenie]

I signed up for skill share with your link. Thanks bunches 😊

[@AtoZenLife]

Have fun! 🙌

[@tiffaniegrier4628]

Great tips! I am just getting started & appreciate your insight.

[@vanityrose6512]

I'm the type of person that buys clothes and bags and shoes and then nevet wears them.😢 I've held onto them for so long that I no longer fit in any of it because I'm pregnant 😅

[@Curt11111]

I can never understand what the hell to do when it comes to selling items online Such ad the labeling part on a box? Like you put a tshirt or some shit in a Lil package or something then label that with the buyers address? Does the buyers address pop up for you to even find that out? There's so many questions

[@daniellamoreno3616]

Definitely makes sense what you're talking about and I have sold things in the past on Facebook marketplace with good wording and good pictures.

[@StudioGalvan]

"Pet-Free, Smoke Free Home" 🤓

[@UnseenSeraph]

Great tips! I have a ton of clutter stored with the intention to sell it, but never got around to looking into how to sell it fast for profit.

[@AtoZenLife]

Maybe now is the time to comb through it and see if it's worth selling! Let me know if you find any good surprises in there. 😍

[@quoththeraven13]

I found some vintage dolls that are worth a decent amount.

[@AtoZenLife]

Nice find! 💰

[@beegee5305]

What if you don't have space to store your "to sell" stuff?

[@jcastro91235]

Exactly I had to get a storage but it is expensive to keep

[@albrumn]

Started binging "A to Zen" today. I'm gunna go ahead and guess the head vase sold for $100. Also, I agree, Snapseed rocks!

[@Frickenadazzal]

I so want to learn to sell clutter. A little nervous about the UPS strike.

[@jcastro91235]

I have so much stuff Ian’s I have been procrastinating big time and today I started in my kitchen I am a reseller so I know I need to start posting things

[@josefinaarteaga7243]

Hi, thank you so much for your video. Can you please help me I am new on all technology and I want to sell stuff on line. How can I have an store as you said in the video? Thank you so much for your answer

[@user-Vida-Locust]

👎

[@suz7110]

The room is so empty, you need a microphone. Good job! Proof you downsized

[@tigergirl906]

Is there a minimum profit you’d use as a guideline cut off for selling an item online?

[@ValleyOakPaper]

That depends on how you value your time. How much time does it take you to stage and take photos? How much time do you spend on creating the listing? How much time do you spend on packing up and sending off the item?

[@melissahowtonpoole.1120]

I can't get the password to log in to the link for the Decluttering checklist.

[@pinkroses135]

I heard having a white sheet, background or wall puts it higher in the google searches

[@jolenereader1610]

Did you have to pay taxes on the items you sold?

[@carissafisher7514]

You can earn up to $50,000?

[@jcwriter73]

I’m so new to KZbin & have only been watching it on tv, so you are my first comment 😬 and first question. On my iphone, i’m looking for the downloadable links you said were 👇🏻 below, but I don’t any links; do I need to use my PC? 😳 my house is full of totes full of items I don’t know the value of becasso they came from my Dad’s clock shop, their estate, or what was in my grandparents house my grandpa didn’t know what to do with. There’s stuff from Caesar’s Palace from the ‘60s and all of their sterling silverware; I have statues, ceramics my Mom made, Nancy Drew plus a ton of other books, music boxes, marital assets 🙄🤬😱

[@chiquitaking260]

Great advice. Thank you

[@allybelle7022]

Thank you! This was very helpful

[@lilal9652]

Hello Marissa! In your video you mention making available a 5 page decluttering checklist. Where can the link to this checklist be found? Thank you!

[@AtoZenLife]

Sorry about that, I think I was editing the description and I accidentally deleted the link! Here you go. :) landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8f6k2

[@lilal9652]

Thank you, Marissa!!!

[@AtoZenLife]

@@lilal9652 Sure thing, LiLa! ✨

[@lilal9652]

Hi Marissa! Clicked on the link, followed the directions to sign up with my email and opt in to receive the newsletter, but no email arrived. Checked spam...

[@AtoZenLife]

@@lilal9652 Can you message me on Instagram? I will need your email to fix :)

[@halo-112]

Tips for someone who has a lot of makeup and crafting items, but I am moving cross country in just my sedan.

[@emanmohsen2599]

I have an old typewriter from 1950 that I want to sell.

[@girlhasitall]

Very useful tips. Thanks you so much. They were useful even for my brand of beauty products.

[@derekp6636]

Sounds like I need to get motivated and clean up my clutter.....

[@Comrade_Akimov]

My question is - was it worth the time invested

[@lorenl9262]

Very useful information as I am looking to give up my 1 bedroom apartment which has hardly any items in it and only keep the few possessions that I truly valuable to me :)-

[@marilynalbert1314]

I'm guessing $2,000 for ceramic doll's head

[@BillJones-m4g]

Where can I open a STORE. FB has me blocked , I have used do not know why? 77 & retired with STUFF 😊 Want to sell cameras and darkroom supplies, power tools, used phones and more ?

[@itssamiyoutube]

I've declutterrd so much still got junk

[@heatherphilips9227]

Treasure hunters, take note. If anyone has or finds old, very worn and flat rubber soccer balls at any estate sales/garage sales/yard sales let me know. I'm looking for late 1960s, 1970s full size rubber soccer balls that were used in soccer games during that time period. Many, if found today, would be very worn, beat up and flat. This is OK by me! I would pay anywhere from $100 up to $500 for some of the oldest, most worn rubber soccer balls that could be found. The big issue is dry rot unfortunately. If the ball is hard, stiff, firm, dry cracking, peeling, flaking, then it has dry rot. If it very soft and mushy when flat, then it does NOT have dry rot.

[@MichMadonnaFan]

I’ve sold several things on both Craigslist and FB marketplace and if I have a valued high item and want this price, it typically takes a year and finally someone will pay that price.🤷‍♂️ But what is best place to sell if I just want to make Alittle money and get it out

[@porcupine783]

Every time I try to sell something nobody is interested

[@MaggieLoveMTC]

If you sell on EBay, you have to constantly list stuff to get sales. I've been selling on there since 2015. Everytime I slack off on making new listings, my sales drop. And when I list on a consistent basis, my stuff starts to sell more.

[@shellylittlefeather883]

I am so glad I found you! This is my new journey for 2024. Can you tell me what you think is the best phone to have? Mine is very slow and takes terrible quality pictures.

[@JR-yx5io]

I think it was worth thirty five thousand

[@unslobbify9220]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@itssamiyoutube]

I've never made a penny I'm useless I've donated so much stuff and never sold one thing I'm single parent and watching this too get tips

[@marcellabrowning315]

You are NOT useless!!! It takes time to learn the nuances of selling for a good return. I used to donate to charity and take a tax deduction that was substantial. Sometimes the tax write off is best.

[@davidpatrick1813]

I can't seem to find the check list you emailed me. Lots of other links.. I am totally new... things from new car parts (old inventory) to antiques. small and large.

[@unicorngirl4380]

We really need to sell are stuff we are struggling with money this really helped

[@saulgoodman2018]

But it's illegal to sell your wife and kids.

[@caseyglenar7268]

What do you mean open a store?

[@chrishasson8804]

will I be taxed for selling my own stuff? im uk.

[@FaithG-s1f]

Only if you made a profit off it

[@ShortyPie1994]

$300?

[@davidpatrick1813]

Thank you for sharing .. I hate the clutter and it hassles my mind not knowing "how to sell" ... I asked an old man, almost 90 for a tip. He said, someone has to want it.

[@kimconnell3373]

My instincts are to follow these steps, but please tell me any lessons learned from this approach. Step 1: Declutter House: completely minimize every closet, storage space & basement and throw it all into the garage. Step 2: Declutter Garage: Organize, photograph and sell. I know this overload in the garage will be an overwhelming sight and not sure of the best way to set myself up for success. Any tips?

[@jdangosilent5340]

sell my clutter please

[@earyiela1730]

What's the minimum prize that makes an item worth selling for you? I have a lot of small items which are not worth much. And I can't sell them in a physical setting

[@kayligo]

For me, if it’s under $10 I donate it.

[@mulliganstew72]

Factor in your time too. Typing back-and-forth, finding a shipping for the product or meeting up with people etc.

[@carissafisher7514]

I try to group things together so it is $20. That is an easy amount of money where people have cash.

[@jolenereader1610]

Did you have to pay taxes on the items you sold?

[@BillJones-m4g]

You sold it for less than you paid so no taxes. Even sell your house at a loss there is no tax (except when there are gains)

[@pritikhan28]

❤️❤️❤️

[@droy589]

Can you list the websites that you think would be good? I too have a lot of clutter. This will be my first time. So I wanted a reliable website.

[@aysuncag7596]

For me It is difficult to sell so ı mostly donate in İstanbul

[@carissafisher7514]

I don’t think it is okay to get rid of kids toys they want to keep. Where is the respect?

[@deannajohnson3933]

Yeah, I work in a thrift store and we are constantly overloaded with junk and other stuff.

[@philosopherqueen4093]

What does opening a store entail? Is this difficult?

[@PeggyFields]

How much did you sell your lady vase for?

[@AtoZenLife]

I still have it and it was worth around $400 when the video was made 😉

[@VivianMcall]

I wanna move to Europe do you talk abt that

[@sozeytozey]

3 minutes to sell me on an idea Im already looking to do? Yea im sure you're great at sales 👍

[@karinoppermannyt]

Hi, I did declutter and have a lot of clothes, shoes and bags italian style and medium high quality. Brands. ( I am living in Italy) Where would you sell this? There are a lot of items, I would sell them not singolari (don’t have time to put it online one to one) Thank you Karin

[@marcellabrowning315]

Shoes and bags sell well in the USA. Italian would be a top choice for me.

[@illbearound7638]

Can one sell poster size pics in brass frames that have been professionally framed?

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

why is she yelling?

[@kristin8740]

Because if she doesn’t, someone will complain that she’s too quiet 🙃😜

[@kendallx1213]

And how do I get this kind of clutter in the first place and what kind of money would I have to spend for that lmao

[@daniellamoreno3616]

20,000 worth for head.

[@AtoZenLife]

Oh gosh that would be crazy! It was around $475 🤗

[@ellam2490]

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