Today’s post is the third and final post in a series entitled “Secrets to Finding Hidden Cash In Your House.” Read the previous post here

Here is my final conglomeration of tips for generating extra income by selling unused household items:

–Craigslist– I have found this to be an excellent alternative to selling things on Amazon and Ebay because it is free to post. Also, since I only sell to people locally, there are no shipping costs. A few disclaimers, you must be very careful when using Craigslist. Always make sure you are a dealing with a real person before you give any personal information (even a name). I recommend only taking cash payments. When meeting your buyer, be cautious. Meet during the day, in high traffic areas, and if possible bring someone with you. I usually meet in a Walmart parking lot. Using these safety measures and common sense, I have a very positive experience using Craigslist, and have made over $50 selling items we no longer use.

–PlasticJungle.com -Have gift cards left over from Christmas that you don’t think you will ever use? Here is a great place to sell them for cash. You can also buy gift cards here at discounted rates. This site is really great for turning frozen gift card assets into liquid cash :) Follow the link above to learn more!

-Start planning ahead for a garage sale– it is never to early to start a garage sale box. I have one composed of items I was unable to sell on craigslist. If you start pricing and preparing items as you notice them, it will make hosting a sale in the spring much less work.

What creative ways have you found to sell unused household items?