Selling off stuff?

Yes, I do throw out lots of stuff to the charity shop, but I hesitate with some of the inherited things - perhaps I should use it!
Once I am dead DC can do what they like with the contents of the house, I will not be there to know about it.
I agree, although I may specify which charity I would like them to sling it to

Anything I no longer want, whether it came down the family or not, gets offered to the children and if they do not want it disposed off. Either charity shop, ebay or auction.

Selling on ebay is easy. If it is small enough and light enough to be posted then weigh it and you can check on ebay the postage cost, add on extra for the cost of packaging materials. I send bigger items by MyHermes, (as long as they are not breakable), and if the cost of post or courier would be outrageous make it 'buyer collect'

Most of my furniture and much of my china is inherited but kept because I like it and use it. Once I am dead DC can do what they like with the contents of the house, I will not be there to know about it.

I do not mind having 'stuff' in the house, but I hate clutter. I am always going through cupboards and drawers to see if anything has reached the clutter stage and should be ditched. I probably deliver goods to the charity shop at least once a month.

No takers for my g plan suite either. If I hadn't ordered a new one I would have looked into getting it reupholstered (probably nearly as expensive!). I was chatting yesterday to the owner of a local soft furnishing shop and another customer who couldn't get rid of hers - both agreed 'You can't give them away these days'. Which is puzzling, are people so picky?

I have a 2 seater pink sofa in excellent condition which I have tried to sell for a song but no takers. I then went down the local Freecycle route and eventually there was one interested person but he was so picky and the darn thing is free! I am hoping that there will be a pick up this Friday. If not I will be lying in a darkened room. I cannot give it to charity because it does not have a fire retardant label.

I have just looked at Teacup Fairy and decided I may keep my bone china
(there is no helping me to declutter, is there!).

Not forgetting the large mahogany dining room furniture
Well, I still like it annsixty even though mine is not antique, although yours may be? We are re-decorating and it is all going back in place

I had to follow up the sale of some of DD's things on ebay after she had gone overseas, I don't know if I could be bothered with the packing up etc or even to keep looking out to see who has bid how much.

After reading about Teacup Fairy, on here I think, I contacted them and they bought a complete Royal Albert tea set, that had just been sitting in a cupboard. Also used Gumtree for the first time and sold an electric ironing press. Result. Great a couple of things less to find house room for.

Definitely going to have a go when I finish work!
I'm ashamed of the amount of clothes, shoes, bags etc I have ?

I sold all my old office wear when I retired and it was snapped up on eBay! I was amazed .

I regularly list things that are in good condition and now with Hermes , you can print out your postage label and they even pick up from your house if you want.

I'd say give it a go.

It's a good article. Very comprehensive.

Well I never! I did find it in 'Search' but it came up with one of those 'can't be found' notices.

www.gransnet.com/life-and-style/technology/how-to-sell-unwanted-clutter-on-ebay

It's on the side panel, jingl

I think you might have to sell it 'buyer collects'.

I'm sure there was an article on the 'front page' of Gransnet about selling on eBay. Can't find it now.

Thanks suzied and ninathenana for you suggestions: several years ago I did sent photos to a local auction house and although they said it was lovely, they didn't 'do' big furniture. I also emailed an art deco salesroom but they only wanted the chest of drawers and I am reluctant to separate the set.

I didn't realise that a seller does not have to pay postage on ebay etc. Obviously, the buyer would have to - but wouldn't that be exhorbitant?

Perhaps I'll be brave and give ebay a go!

Oooh, I love art deco. I bet your suite is gorgeous. Maybe send it to auction?

if someone has a thirties house they might like art deco furniture. If you stress that they are vintage /retro items you will probably find someone who will love it! Obviously with big items you can put collection only so if the buyer want it couriered they have to arrange it. You'll never know till you try.

I have my grandmother's art deco bedroom suite...... in my dining room. This was inherited by my mother, then me and after she passed away I felt it was too 'good' to dump and no one wanted it.

Some of it is actually under my dining room table (guests do have a surprise when they try to stretch their legs out!) with the chests of drawers/bedside cabinets etc., along the walls or semi-hidden behind the large dressing table mirror.

Any idea of the best way to sell it? I have never ebayed but would be worth to give anything a try (postage would be a pain, no?) as my DH is beginning to really complain - and who can blame him as it's been there for several years!

Not forgetting the large mahogany dining room furniture.

I'm with you nina cupboards full of junk and clothes so old no selfrespcting bag lady would want. Ah well?

I have nothing worth selling

It's super easy to sell on eBay. I think you have to be a member for a certain time before you can sell. But if you have smart phone or iPad it's so easy you can list something in minutes with all the photos etc. I sold some of my work gear when I retired as I had a number of good suits, shoes, bags etc . If they have good labels they sell really well. Post as many good photos as you can and clearly point out any minor flaws in the description.

How easy is it to sell on EBay suzied?
I won't need anywhere near so many clothes/shoes now I'm stopping work, they're all in excellent condition so selling them would make sense.

I sell loads of stuff on eBay - , furniture, washbasin when I was doing up the bathroom, cooker, clothes, shoes, I even sold our old ikea kitchen which someone bought for spares, leftover fabric, curtains, the odd bit of jewellery etc, Put a minimum price on it if you think it's worth a bit, or if you just want to get rid start at 99 p. Better than going in a skip and you get some handy dosh.

Yes, I sent a bundle of things to Emmaus when we moved and to charity shops too but these things are treasures I have had since I was young and cost a fair bit so would like to see a profit for them really and then I might buy something new to collect.

An auction is a good idea, I might try that one. I need some boxes first to put things kept back under the bed.

Merlot I need a new table, the one I have is slightly too large and the ones I have seen online are either similar size or smaller than what I need. I might go hunting for one I can upcycle, that would be fun.

Yes, auction could be a good idea, you could put a reserve price on it.