November 7, 2022

Best Things to Sell in the Fall and How to Do It

For many, fall is the season of crisp air, crunching leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes. It is also the season of shopping. However, with record-high inflation driving up prices of goods, services, millions of Americans are looking to make some extra cash this holiday season and prepare for Christmas shopping this year.

Luckily, you don’t have to look too far to make a quick buck. If you are like the average American household, you and your family probably have boxes upon boxes of old and unused things lying around your basement, the attic, and the garage. Especially as the holidays roll around, everybody is looking for special items for their loved ones. There may be no better time than fall to sell some of your old and pre-loved items as well as last year’s unwanted presents. Here are some of the best things to sell in the fall to pad your holiday shopping budget.

What to Sell This Fall

Sella is a professional service that sells your items for you. You can sell anything that is easy to handle, and fits into a car, and makes sense to sell. One rule of thumb to keep in mind is to stick to items that are generally worth more than $40. Common necessities like smartphones and small appliances are also a solid place to start.

Many people begin preparing for Christmas as soon as Halloween is over, and fo some it’s even earlier. So take a look around your house, checking every closet from the basement to the attic to see what items you can sell that people may want to buy as gifts or treat themselves with for the holiday season.

Get the family involved by asking the kids if they have old PlayStations, video games and consoles in good condition they no longer use. Tell them they can put the money they make from the sale towards buying new ones.

It’s important to be forward-thinking. If we’re selling in the fall, we want to think about what people will buy in the winter. Popular winter items include snowboards, skis, snowshoes, ice skates, ice fishing equipment, power generators, and smaller snowblowers. With the cold weather right around the corner, demand surges for quality winter gear.

Furthermore, you can count on fitness to begin trending again this January. Isn’t working out and losing weight the most popular New Year’s Resolution? With this in mind, it’s prime time to re-home the workout equipment and gear someone else will certainly need.

From headphones to espresso machines, our experts will sell it for you. So take this opportunity to declutter your house while making some quick cash. 

Reasons for Selling Through a Service

Now that you’ve found some items you want to sell, how do you use a selling service? Sella’s professional service makes selling pre-owned items easy, seamless, and stress-free. Especially for beginners or those too busy to do it on their own.

Selling on sites like Craigslist and eBay can be daunting—even to the tech-savvy. There are too many options and glaring ads popping up every other minute. Taking appealing pictures, posting them, and writing detailed descriptions to attract potential buyers is extremely time-consuming. Not to mention the prevalence of scammers and bots polluting these popular online marketplaces. You can steer clear of such potential trouble by simply hiring a professional seller like Sella.

Using a trusted and professional service means you can sell your items with confidence for a minimal fee. Sella is a full-service provider that handles the sale from start to finish; from the item preparation, price point, online listing, buyer negotiation, shipping and handling, and more. You don’t have to worry about the details.

Sella lists your items on five different sites for maximum visibility, meaning you will sell your old items faster in time for the holidays with minimal effort.

Final Tips for Selling This Fall

Selling online can be tricky. That’s why hiring Sella to handle it for you is beneficial, especially during the holidays when you have Christmas shopping to do, not to mention decorating and traveling to visit family. Sella communicates everything you need to know and handles the details and logistics for you so you can sit back and collect your profit. 

Sella is waiving its 10% success fee until January 1st, 2023—so take advantage of the holiday promotion! Personal shoppers are yesterday’s trend; hire your personal seller today. Book your appointment now with a Sella expert who will turn your clutter into cash this fall.