How to turn your junk into cash

Mudah.com is a popular site in Malaysia where you can buy and sell items. So is eBay (ebay.com.my), a global online marketplace. Facebook Marketplace is another popular site, as are Carousell, Lelong.my and many others.

SOMEONE once said she has so many unused clothes that she bought on her overseas trips and these are just taking up space in her wardrobe.

Even her kitchen cabinets are stacked with too many plates, coffee mugs and cutlery. Some are still in their original packaging.

Another person has boxes of things stacked up in her room so much so that her movement is restricted.

Every item seems to have a sentimental value because her attachment to things seems too great and she is not willing to part with them even though she is not using them.

If one looks around his or her house, there are many bits and bobs cluttering the space, yet the person is keep the belongings hoping to use them one day.

What if you can sell your junk or trash, remove the clutter in your house and turn them into cash.

This will be good for your wallet and it will also help to save the environment.

“I usually sell the things that I do not want to use online.

“There will always be a buyer as long as the things are still in a good condition. For that I earn cash, ’’ said Mina (not her real name).

She said there was a time when she used to travel overseas. She would pick up all sorts of items and later would end up selling them online.

In these challenging times, it is not wrong to de-clutter your house and turn unused items into cash.

So, look around your house and see what it is that you do not need.

Often, the cupboards are cluttered, and the garage is stacked with boxes of items.

“There is always the thought of saving something in case we need it later. But how often does the ‘later’ come?, ’’ asked Vincent (not his real name).

There are many online sites that can help you turn your trash, old and unwanted items into cash.

It can be old furniture, electronic gadgets, sports equipment, clothes, cups. plates, books and tools.

For clothes, it is often said that, if you do not wear them for six months, the possibility is that you won’t use them ever.

Once you have decided to de-clutter your house, make a list of the items you want to get rid off.

Experts say, it is better to categorise the high value items to the lowest and leave some for charity.

Then, put a price tag on them, but be reasonable with our expectations.

Clothes should be in a wearable condition, not torn or discoloured.

Electronic gadgets also must be in a working condition.

Take some pictures and post them online. Best to describe the items in details so the buyer knows what exactly he or she is buying.

Some online sites do take a commission for the deals transacted.

Mudah.com is a popular site in Malaysia where you can buy and sell items. So is eBay (ebay.com.my), a global online marketplace.

Facebook Marketplace is another popular site, as are Carousell, Lelong.my and many others.

Annie (not her real name) was moving to her new condo from a double-storey house.

She wanted to dispose of all items and start afresh after her divorce.

She posted all the items on Facebook Marketplace.

To her surprise, almost every item was sold within days.

She moved to her new place with only a few suitcases of clothes.

Apart from online sites, you can also try the flea markets, car boot sales or conduct a yard sale.

Cash Converters. As the name suggests will convert your items into cash.

But check its site as there are some items that it will not accept.

There could be some items meant for recycling like scrap metal, old newspapers, cardboard boxes and others.

How to track how much you made from selling disposable items?

Expert advice is to have a separate account so you will know how much you have earned and how it grows over time.

Declutter to avoid things landing in landfills and help save the environment by turning your junk into cash.