With the majority of the country putting a large emphasis on saving money, it’s important to try and make some extra cash wherever you can. Luckily, with the growth of online auction sites, it’s now incredibly easy to sell those unwanted presents and stocking fillers cluttering up your house and turn them into cash.

Online auction sites are extremely good for selling the things you no longer need or want. All you need to do is setup a PayPal account, link it to your bank and register on the sites you want to use. Once this is done, you can sell all your items and start making money very quickly and easily. Both sites (particularly eBay) use a feedback system, which buyers use to decide if they trust you as a seller. You will need to work to get your feedback profile score up at first, but once you’ve achieved this you’ll be getting many more sales, as buyers will generally trust you more.

Amazon is best for selling CD’s, DVD’s, etc. although they have now moved into much wider areas. eBay is far more general, meaning you can list anything from unwanted 18th birthday gifts to used cars. The only things you might struggle to sell on eBay are personalised gifts, which are a little too specific for general sale.

When you do make a sale on the sites, you should try to despatch the item as quickly as possible, making sure it’s properly wrapped and protected. Make sure you’re also properly honest with buyers on the sites, and you’re far less likely to get negative feedback.

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