Earn extra cash from the unwanted clothing in your closet
Odds are you have a closet full of clothes you don’t wear. If you’d finally like to get rid of some of that wardrobe, there are ways to turn your unwanted clothing into cash.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more than 9 million tons of clothes ended up in landfills last year.
Consumer Reports says this is not only bad for the planet, but could be a lost opportunity to make some money.
“EBay and Facebook Marketplace used to be the only game in town. But there’s a growing number of digital stores and phone apps tailored to sell anything you want to get rid of,” said Consumer Reports editor Kevin Doyle.
On sites like Poshmark and Vinted, you list your item at a price you choose and then ship it directly to the buyer with a prepaid shipping label.
With ThredUp and The RealReal, you send your unwanted clothing, bags and accessories off to be sorted, priced and listed for sale.
“Whether they’re online or in-person, vintage and consignment shops won’t take everything. Often, it’s because of the condition of the item or it’s out of style. So if you can’t sell it, but it’s still usable — donate," said Doyle.
Goodwill, for example, collects and sells donated items to support education and job-placement programs, and you might get a tax deduction.
You can also share your stuff with people in your local community – use the Freecycle Network or BuyNothing Facebook groups where members give and get free items.
