Comments on: Kick-start debt reduction (and peace of mind) by selling your stuff

By: jan@finallygettingtoeven.wordpress.com

jan@finallygettingtoeven.wordpress.com — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:46:58 +0000

“having that stuff gone literally frees up some of your brain power….”

what a true statement! I started a deep de-cluttering process of 40 years of accumulation about 2 yrs ago…while i am coming to the end of the process i have shed over 70% of my posessions (you know, all those once priceless items that you speak of)…and i have never felt lighter or more free in my life…(the only thing that is weighing me down now is my pocketbook…from lack of spending)…oh- if that were only so true….haha

But you are right…there is a true liberation when you finally make the decision to rid your life of ‘stuff’…not only the physical items depart but the metal clarity takes on a whole new meaning.

By: negotiate credit card debt

negotiate credit card debt — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:54:35 +0000

I agree selling stuff is a great way. I noticed that there’s lot of ways to sell online via website or via social networking like facebook, multiply and etc.

By: Stephan

Stephan — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:08:21 +0000

Great post, definitly agree that selling stuff is an easy way to get cash. On top of that, we generally have too many posessions anyways, so why not make some cash by selling all of your excess posessions. I have personally used craigslist, which i find to be easier and quicker than ebay. Obvisouly, ebay has a much greater reach, but hey, whatever works. Keep up the posts.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:22:36 +0000

I have so much clutter, most of it I don’t even think it’s sellable but it might be worth it to try. I’m one of those nick knack collectors, so my house is jam packed with random stuff.

Thanks for the idea,
Matt

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:03:55 +0000

I just completed a 1,000 mile move and in the process divested myself of a LOT of things.

Furniture that I had been moving for 20 years because I had it, books that I had collected but never read, craft materials for crafts I didn’t do any more, clothes that didn’t fit, etc.

I used Craigslist, my friends and the local thrift store to do this and with every load I felt better. I still moved too much stuff but I’m using the same process to thin the rest out as I unpack.

There’s some things I couldn’t part with and I’m fine with that. But the bulk of what I had was just .. stuff.

By: Dr Dean

Dr Dean — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:41:40 +0000

Thanks for the kind words about the book.

Getting rid of the big stuff, is better from a raising significant cash fast, as well as maybe getting rid of a payment-if you are making payments on what you sold.

Getting rid of small stuff, i agree, makes life simpler-and a little extra cash is always good! All it takes is a “move” like you made, to remind us of all the “stuff” we collect!!!

Thanks again,

By: Keith @ LifeTuner

Keith @ LifeTuner — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:26:33 +0000

I wonder how much all of my junk is worth.

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:28:07 +0000

If you get antsy and start to just pitch it, consider donating it instead. That way you at least get the tax deduction!