Comments on: Getting Rid Of Stuff http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/ A rich life without a lot of money Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:54:45 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Liz http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27242 Liz Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:14:01 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27242 For clothing I've never thought twice about it and always just donated it. When my husband and I moved to our current location from overseas we had no furniture, and had to acquire everything. We did that via craigslist, garage sales, found items and thrift shops (I think we also bought two relatively low cost items from IKEA and we did buy a new mattress set). Part of my rationale is that we will be here for a total of 2 years (plus or minus) and can resell what we have acquired for close to what we spent. Because the furniture represents a significant amount of money and we will have to re-acquire whatever we get rid of when we do get rid of it, that I will plan to resell whether via craigslist or yard sale. So to me it has to do with scale of cost. As a frequent shopper at thrift shops, there are items that I know they are going to sell for $1 apiece, or $.50 apiece. They won't be big money-makers for the thrift shop. If I have time and reason to believe that I can net more, I would resell items that fell into that category. For clothing I’ve never thought twice about it and always just donated it. When my husband and I moved to our current location from overseas we had no furniture, and had to acquire everything. We did that via craigslist, garage sales, found items and thrift shops (I think we also bought two relatively low cost items from IKEA and we did buy a new mattress set). Part of my rationale is that we will be here for a total of 2 years (plus or minus) and can resell what we have acquired for close to what we spent. Because the furniture represents a significant amount of money and we will have to re-acquire whatever we get rid of when we do get rid of it, that I will plan to resell whether via craigslist or yard sale. So to me it has to do with scale of cost. As a frequent shopper at thrift shops, there are items that I know they are going to sell for $1 apiece, or $.50 apiece. They won’t be big money-makers for the thrift shop. If I have time and reason to believe that I can net more, I would resell items that fell into that category.

]]> By: Weekend Roundup - Spring Cleaning Edition | Believe In America News http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27223 Weekend Roundup - Spring Cleaning Edition | Believe In America News Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:46:15 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27223 [...] Babe has been getting rid of stuff and debating a garage sale versus donating to the thrift store. I can relate to that [...] [...] Babe has been getting rid of stuff and debating a garage sale versus donating to the thrift store. I can relate to that [...]

]]> By: Evie http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27222 Evie Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:02:32 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27222 Last year we slowly went through the boxes that moved with us to our current house four years ago and never got unpacked. About 95% of the stuff we decided to give to our local Goodwill. I cataloged it for tax deduction purposes and that was it. The time and effort involved for a garage sale just wasn't worth it to me. Last year we slowly went through the boxes that moved with us to our current house four years ago and never got unpacked. About 95% of the stuff we decided to give to our local Goodwill. I cataloged it for tax deduction purposes and that was it. The time and effort involved for a garage sale just wasn’t worth it to me.

]]> By: Weekend Roundup - Spring Cleaning Edition | Not Made Of Money http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27218 Weekend Roundup - Spring Cleaning Edition | Not Made Of Money Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:05:19 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27218 [...] Babe has been getting rid of stuff and debating a garage sale versus donating to the thrift store. I can relate to that [...] [...] Babe has been getting rid of stuff and debating a garage sale versus donating to the thrift store. I can relate to that [...]

]]> By: FBN Roundup- Springtime Edition : Tight Fisted Miser http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27216 FBN Roundup- Springtime Edition : Tight Fisted Miser Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:45:35 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27216 [...] Babe posts ongetting rid of stuff. This is something I’m working on as well. It is amazing how much stuff I’ve accumulated [...] [...] Babe posts ongetting rid of stuff. This is something I’m working on as well. It is amazing how much stuff I’ve accumulated [...]

]]> By: neimanmarxist http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27214 neimanmarxist Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:04:31 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27214 you know, i think the math problems are getting harder! :) last summer we were really broke (woops) and we sold some unwanted vintage musical equipment on ebay. it did much better than we ever imagined it would! (hello, rent money!) i think things like that- electronics, antiques- do well on ebay. But for things like clothes or dishes or other misc. household items, i just go to the salvation army. selling things on ebay is a fair amount of work, between taking and positng photos, packing, and shipping. :) you know, i think the math problems are getting harder! :)
last summer we were really broke (woops) and we sold some unwanted vintage musical equipment on ebay. it did much better than we ever imagined it would! (hello, rent money!) i think things like that- electronics, antiques- do well on ebay. But for things like clothes or dishes or other misc. household items, i just go to the salvation army. selling things on ebay is a fair amount of work, between taking and positng photos, packing, and shipping. :)

]]> By: Frugal Trenches http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27213 Frugal Trenches Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:26:22 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27213 Personally I would donate, unless I needed money to put food on the table then I try to think someone else may need that money more than I do! Personally I would donate, unless I needed money to put food on the table then I try to think someone else may need that money more than I do!

]]> By: Trixie http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27212 Trixie Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:55:36 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27212 My husband and I combined two households when we married a couple of years ago and we are STILL ridding ourselves of our excess stuff! We do a variety of things to de-clutter. We've held two garage sales, donated items, sold on consignment (mostly women's clothing) and sold stuff via ebay, craig's list and amazon. We've found amazon works best for books, ebay for plus sized ladies clothes and smaller things that ship well. Craig's List is great for the thing's that aren't something you would want to bother shipping because the cost of shipping would make it prohibititve for people to buy the item off ebay. Recently I was able to buy a new-to-me car by doing some extra things to make money from home. One of those things was selling stuff on Craig's list, ebay and amazon. One man's trash is truly another's treasure. You can read about how I did it here: http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-i-bought-new-car-debt-free-well.html Take Care, Trixie My husband and I combined two households when we married a couple of years ago and we are STILL ridding ourselves of our excess stuff!

We do a variety of things to de-clutter. We’ve held two garage sales, donated items, sold on consignment (mostly women’s clothing) and sold stuff via ebay, craig’s list and amazon.

We’ve found amazon works best for books, ebay for plus sized ladies clothes and smaller things that ship well. Craig’s List is great for the thing’s that aren’t something you would want to bother shipping because the cost of shipping would make it prohibititve for people to buy the item off ebay.

Recently I was able to buy a new-to-me car by doing some extra things to make money from home. One of those things was selling stuff on Craig’s list, ebay and amazon. One man’s trash is truly another’s treasure. You can read about how I did it here:

http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-i-bought-new-car-debt-free-well.html

Take Care,

Trixie

]]> By: Jennifer @ Joy of Frugal Living http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27211 Jennifer @ Joy of Frugal Living Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:46:31 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27211 Hey, thanks for linking to me. :) Well, you know my feelings on this. I also made some money a while back reselling items from a lower priced thrift store - including on eBay. There was a certain thrill to selling an item I acquired for 50 cents for over $20, but in the end, the earnings per hour were slim. I've thought about the garage sale route too, but it's a lot of work for not a lot of money. The thrift stores and such are equipped to do all of this more efficiently and make money for a good cause. Right now at least, I am very happy with donating. You are so lucky having a Habitat store nearby! I visited one before we moved last, and got a great and cheap chandelier there. When we move to a house we own, we will definitely make the trip to see what useful stuff they may have for us. And it is indeed a great cause. Enjoy the decluttering! I'm working along with you. :) Hey, thanks for linking to me. :) Well, you know my feelings on this. I also made some money a while back reselling items from a lower priced thrift store – including on eBay. There was a certain thrill to selling an item I acquired for 50 cents for over $20, but in the end, the earnings per hour were slim. I’ve thought about the garage sale route too, but it’s a lot of work for not a lot of money. The thrift stores and such are equipped to do all of this more efficiently and make money for a good cause. Right now at least, I am very happy with donating.

You are so lucky having a Habitat store nearby! I visited one before we moved last, and got a great and cheap chandelier there. When we move to a house we own, we will definitely make the trip to see what useful stuff they may have for us. And it is indeed a great cause.

Enjoy the decluttering! I’m working along with you. :)

]]> By: Jane http://frugalbabe.com/2009/03/20/getting-rid-of-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-27210 Jane Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:51:24 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=856#comment-27210 I love to have a garage sale, but it is soo much work. I have found that there is good money in selling clothes and small items. I bagged up craft odds and ends and sold each bag for 50 cents. Also, I made good money on selling wrapping paper and gift bags. Little stuff that I didn't want to move into my new apartment. It added up. That said, if time is tight and mostly it is, feeding the thrift store is the best. I feel like it's a Karma thing. If I donate when I can, I will find the things I need in return. I love to have a garage sale, but it is soo much work. I have found that there is good money in selling clothes and small items. I bagged up craft odds and ends and sold each bag for 50 cents. Also, I made good money on selling wrapping paper and gift bags. Little stuff that I didn’t want to move into my new apartment. It added up.

That said, if time is tight and mostly it is, feeding the thrift store is the best. I feel like it’s a Karma thing. If I donate when I can, I will find the things I need in return.

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