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    i needed a couple more pairs of jeans and really didnt want to fork out $60-70 for them so i dumped off 3 pairs of levi's that i never wear because they didnt fit right for $58 on ebay and will put $46 towards new ones.

    everything we own is money and it is wise to use your other money before your paper monies
    retired in 2009 at the age of 39 with less than 300K total net worth

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    Originally posted by 97guns View Post
    i needed a couple more pairs of jeans and really didnt want to fork out $60-70 for them so i dumped off 3 pairs of levi's that i never wear because they didnt fit right for $58 on ebay and will put $46 towards new ones.

    everything we own is money and it is wise to use your other money before your paper monies
    So true, and something that most people don't think about. Ebay and Craigslist are such tremendous resources. There's very little that should be going in the trash honestly. Even things that are broken and damaged can be sold because people buy them for parts and to rehab. You can sell the stupidest things if you just try.
    Steve

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    • #3
      Of course everything is money. Everything you own probably cost money to purchase. Whether you want to take the time to sell it is up to you. Also depends on area you live, how many people, craigslist options, etc.

      A couple years ago I found one of those dash mounted weighted sticky pads that people mount garmin gps units to. It was laying on the sidewalk so I picked it up. I listed it on clist for $10 and I sold it for $7 I think. Very random...I didnt think anyone would actually want it. If you're thinking about chucking something take a few pics and throw it up on craigslist. You never know.

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        Is there actually a demand for second-hand clothing on places like that? I might have to give it a try myself.

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        • #5
          Yeah people look for used levi's all the time. Apparently you can unload the "cheap" levi ones. High end levis sell like hotcakes and there is a big market for those.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by MakeMoneyAuto View Post
            Is there actually a demand for second-hand clothing on places like that? I might have to give it a try myself.
            Absolutely. Baby and children's clothes sell well, too. It's usually best to put those in lots of similar items by size rather than selling them individually.
            Steve

            * Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular.
            * Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything?
            * There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.

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