Selling most of our possessions: 6 Places To Sell in Austin

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Selling what we own – and don’t really need – is freeing.

How much do we really need? Why do we hang onto things that we no longer need? Is it out of fear? Is it out of thrift? Is it out of comfort? Is it out of laziness? Are we keeping all these material possessions for a rainy day? Or do we generally like everything that we are keeping?

Listed below are 6 places to sell items in Austin, Texas:

Craig’s List: We have sold several items on Austin Craig’s List: an Alexander Julian armoire, an Alexander Julian nightstand, a King Bedroom Set from Copenhagen, a breakfast table and chairs from El Paso Imports, 2 Felt road bikes, the Turkey Fryer, a toolbox, a queen canopy bed frame from Storehouse, 2 Pottery Barn bookcases, 1 Crate and Barrel bookcase, a Pottery Barn TV console, etc.

NOTE: Whenever I list items on Craig’s List, I will list the brand because it is a selling point. I also let the potential buyer know what I paid for the item because the buyer will know that he/she is getting a real bargain.

Baubles and Beads: I consign women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry, and handbags at this Austin brick and mortar store in the Brodie Oaks shopping center. Two and a half years ago when I quit my job in Corporate America, I started selling all my business attire because I felt that by the time I decided to return to work, I’d want new things. So True! I plan on returning to work in March/April 2012 and I’ll be buying new work clothing. Exciting!

NOTE: Baubles and Beads likes clothing to be on hangers, pressed and/or dry cleaned.

Second Looks: I consign Alan’s clothing and shoes at this Austin brick and mortar store in the Brodie Oaks shopping center. From Alan’s recent closet clean out, Second Looks accepted 75 items of his to be consigned.

NOTE: Second Looks likes clothing to be on hangers, pressed and/or dry cleaned.

Play It Again Sports: I consign sporting and fitness items at this Austin brick and mortar store in the Brodie Oaks shopping center. For example, I have consigned my golf clubs, caving helmets, Alan’s waders, backpacks, a balance ball, a medicine ball, free weights, etc.

Next-To-New: I consign household items at this Austin brick and mortar store on Burnet road. This is the gem of consignment shops! I have sold pots and pans, art, knick knacks, lamps, a Toaster oven, a blender, etc.

NOTE: The buyers at this store love to shop, find good deals, and buy unique items!

Half Price Books: I sell CDs, DVDs, and books at this Austin brick and mortar store on S. Lamar. This is not a store unique to Austin: check for a location near you.

If you cannot sell it, donate it or give it to a friend. Here are some places to donate in Austin:

Goodwill
Savers
The St. Vincent de Paul Stores of Austin
SafePlace
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas

Good Luck Selling!