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Whether you’re about to move house or you just fancy a declutter, there could be more in it for you than improved feng shui…
According to research by Gumtree, the average Aussie household could be $5400 richer if they sold the (on average) 25 unwanted items cluttering their homes.
As the saying goes, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’, so before you go and fling your unwanted things into the council waste pick-up pile, it could pay to list some things on Gumtree.
Don’t be shy, thrifty-friends. You’ll be surprised at all the weird and wonderful things available on Gumtree. With anything and everything from a top-notch Winnebago to a collection of assorted vintage bottles on sale at time of writing, this app is an Aladdin’s cave of pre-loved goodies waiting to be snapped-up by savvy local buyers.
Some of the most popular items include toys, cots and baby clothes, with 76% of parents buying second hand when having a baby, say Gumtree in their 2017 Second Hand Economy Report.
To get in on the second hand economy action, download the app, login and with a few taps and a quick image upload from your iPhone or iPad, your listing will be live. The app also helps coordinate all communication regarding sales and pick-ups.
While you’re there, if you’re on the lookout for some spring/summer lifestyle items, checkout Gumtree’s listings of BBQs, surfboards and garden furniture and accessories. With over 2.9 million ads currently live and easily searchable, you’re bound to pick up a bargain.
Here’s to recycling, helping the planet and making some extra cash. Win, win, win!