Best Places to Sell Your Used Campus Goods Over the Summer

BY JANE HURST

Throughout the school year, you are likely going to accumulate a lot of clutter in your dorm room. A good way to make some extra money this summer is to sell some of that stuff that you really don’t need. You will also be cutting down on a lot of clutter, and may even be able to see the floor again! If you want to get the most money for your stuff, check out these awesome places to sell your used goods.

  • Cash4Books – If you have text books that you no longer need, make some extra cash by selling them through sites that are dedicated to selling books, such as Cash4Books. This site will buy the books from you, so you don’t have to look for people who want to buy them. It is easy to use, but you do need to make sure that you have the books they want. Before selling, check out their lists to see if your books are what they are looking for. You will need to provide the IBSN number for each book that you want to sell.
  • OfferUp – This is a great site that lets users connect with others in their area to get deals on unused items, as well as used items they no longer need. You can use this site to sell old clothing, furniture, or anything else that you just want to get rid of.
  • Set Up Your Own Website – Another great idea is to set up your own website for selling used college stuff. This is easy to do, and a great way to get the word out about the items you have for sale. You will need to do an analysis of shopping cart software providers before you launch the site, to make sure that you are going to be offering the best possible shopping experiences to your visitors.
  • Consignment Stores – This is a tried and true method of getting rid of stuff you don’t need and making extra cash. This is easy, and you don’t have to bother listing items for sale yourself, pay for postage or deliveries, etc. The only downside is that you don’t always get as good of a price as you would if you were doing the legwork yourself and selling online.
  • Pawn Shops – Another option is to take your items to a pawn shop. Just remember that they are in the business to make money, not to give it away. You will likely only receive 20-40% of the item’s value. But, it is a fast way to make money when you need it, and you can sell just about anything, from jewelry to electronics to household goods and more.
  • Craigslist – This is another easy way to sell unwanted items. Simply list the items for sale, wait for an interested buyer, make the arrangements, and then meet them to sell the item. Be careful when meeting strangers to sell items. Make sure that you never give them your home address, and that you always meet in a public, well-lit area. Also, make sure that you don’t fall for any scammers, of which there are many.
  • Facebook – Never underestimate the power of social media when you want to sell things. You will find all kinds of buy and sell pages for your area, where you can post your items for sale. In many cases, you will end up selling to people you already know, so you won’t have to worry about meeting up with a stranger. Another advantage of using Facebook to sell stuff is that it is free.

Byline:

Jane Hurst has been working in education for over 5 years as a teacher. She loves sharing her knowledge with students, is fascinated about ed tech and loves reading, a lot. Follow Jane on Twitter!