Ways to get rid of stuff, including clutter
Cleaning Solutions, Clutter, Donate/Recycle Comments OffWhen you’re at the point were you have more stuff than room, it’s time to get rid of something (or store it). For some people, this is difficult, extremely difficult. Why? Because emotions are involved, we get hung up on recycling, we want money for our stuff or any number of other reasons. So, you have to get yourself motivated to take action…
First: Decide what you want to get rid of…easy to say, hard to do. This is when a professional organizer comes in handy. A good one can ask the right questions to help you determine what to part with and how.
Next: Determine how you are going to get rid of the item(s) and do it. Based on the item, do you want to…
- Throw away
- Recycle
- Give away to a charity and get a tax deduction
- Give away to someone you know
- Sell it to someone you know
- Yard sale
- Estate sale
- Consign
- Sell to a retailer
- Auction
- Your idea?
(Click here for more details, links and videos regarding each choice) Each choice has advantages and disadvantages. For example, it’s great to get money for your old stuff but is it worth it the effort? A yard sale is one the least expensive methods but there’s a lot involved. Getting a tax deduction is great but if you don’t itemize then the benefit is lost.
If a particular method appeals to you, do your homework. I live in a large city with multiple options. Estate sales and auctions take place constantly. Consignment stores and eBay resellers come and go routinely. Because there are so many choices, our team has to network and research all the time. Knowing who does what in my town and letting merchants know how we can help them is important. Fortunately, for me, it’s fun research. You can start by watching shows on HGTV like Cash and Cari or Cash In the Attic. Get to know your area by researching on the internet, networking with knowledgeablepeople and visiting local stores. Make your research a hobby or find someone that can do it for you.
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