6 Things Worth Selling from Your Spring Clean This Year (and What to Donate)

Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means you're organizing, going through your closet, and clearing out your junk drawer—but not everything needs to go to the trash or donation bin. The resale market offers regular homeowners an opportunity to make money selling old, unwanted, or unused items. As the adage goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, right? Whether you turn to Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, or auctions, there's no shortage of ways to turn your pre-loved items into cash. 

However, doing so isn’t always easy as posting something online and hoping it sells. Like anything, the secondhand market experiences trends, and some items likely won’t interest any buyers, no matter how pretty your photos. Doing your research, setting realistic expectations, and knowing what’s worth selling versus what to donate are all essential steps before you start listing your items for sale.

With over three decades of experience in antiques, collectibles, fine art, and appraisals worldwide, professional appraiser Nora Curl knows a thing or two about valuation and the secondhand market. She broke down the top six categories of items worth the time and effort to resell this year, plus how much you might expect from each.

Source: Cori Sears, bhg.com