Seven ways to spring clean for extra cash

Spring cleaning isn't just about tidying up—it's a chance to clear out both your space and your mind. As you go through your stuff, think about what you don't need anymore.

Selling your unwanted items for cash not only helps tidy up your home but also gives you a reward for your hard work.

Trade in your electronics

Gather all those old gadgets and devices you no longer use and bring them to your local electronics store.

They’ll likely offer you a gift card for your treasures. Some larger chains, like Best Buy, run a retail-collection program to help you responsibly dispose of old electronics, giving you the chance to earn a gift card.

So, you'll be disposing of your electronics responsibly and getting money in return!

Get cash at the consignment store

Your outdated clothing might be someone else’s idea of high fashion.

Bring your old clothing to a consignment shop to see what they’re willing to buy from you. You can also check out consignment chains, like Plato’s Closet or Clothes Mentor, or look into online consignment shops like ThredUp, Depop, or Poshmark.

Trade in your video games

If you’ve got a serious gamer at home, consider trading in old video games at GameStop. You’ll get store credit while getting rid of that huge pile of video games!

If you're more interested in getting cash for your used video games, look into selling online, in places such as Ebay or Facebook Marketplace. Just be sure you're staying safe when selling/meeting up with people on the internet!

Sell old books

Avid reader? Looking to purge your book collection? Check out your closest Half Price Books location and bring your collection of old books to them in exchange for a tidy sum.

If you’ve got a stack of textbooks lying around, sell them online on BookFinder, Cash4Books or eCampus.

Get cash for unused gift cards

Do you have a pile of gift cards you’ll never use? There are loads of sites that offer a gift-card exchange.

Though you may not make back the full amount, you’ll usually score a decent offer. Try your luck at giftcards.com and giftcardgranny.com.

Donate to charity

Donating unused clothing, toys or electronics to charity might be the most worthwhile way to get rid of clutter. As an added bonus, donating goods to charity will earn you a tax deduction, so long as you keep your receipt.

With a bit of extra planning, you can earn a nice amount of cash while cleaning out the house.

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