Are you looking to declutter & make some extra cash selling your kids outgrown toys? Would you like to earn a little extra cash while keeping your toys out of the landfill? Today, I am sharing some of the best ways to make easy money selling your kids toys.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of toys and lack of free space in your home this article is for you!
Today, I am sharing some of the best ways to make easy money selling your kids toys.
I am a proud a mom of 2 teenage boys & I have seen my share of toy clutter.
As bittersweet as it is to part with their baby toys it is such a good feeling to be passing these much loved toys along.
It is freeing to be able to let go of things so that others may enjoy them.
Plus, with a little effort you can earn some much needed cash when parting with your toys.
Continue reading to find the best places to sell your kids toys:
Best online places to sell your toys
EBAY
Ebay is a very popular worldwide & has many regular users. A lot of people go to Ebay first when looking for good buys and unique finds. This huge reach makes Ebay an excellent place to sell your toys. Setting up an Ebay account is relatively simple & straightforward. Once you set up your account you can begin selling your items. Just take a few pictures of your items & write a brief description. Ebays listing tools make creating your ad easy. You can offer local pick up but, this will reduce your audience. I bought a cheap postal scale on amazon so I can accurately calculate postage costs for my buyers.
Mercari
Toys and games for children are among the most popular categories on Mercari!
Selling old toys on mercari can be a fantastic way for parent resellers to clear out their closets and recoup some of the money they spent on toys. There are some games and toys that will always be popular, such as board games, stem building sets, True Heroes Toys and LEGOs.
Ebid
Due to its low fees for sellers Ebid is quickly becoming a hot alternative to eBay
One of the things sellers love about it is its one-time fee that you can pay to become a Seller+, which means that you won’t have to pay any of the normal selling fees any longer.
So if you plan to sell a lot of toys, this one could save you money in the long run.
Fiddlepiddle
FiddlePiddle is an online marketplace dedicated to all things toys, which of course makes them a great option.
You can set yourself up as a vendor and create your own online shop for your toys.
List your toys, set your prices and start selling.
There are no listing fees. FiddlePiddle just takes 5% from the final sales price for each sale.
List online to sell locally
Another way to make easy money selling your kids toys is to list your toys online & sell them locally. Many people prefer selling their toys to someone who is local. That way you can accept good old hard cash & not have to deal with shipping your toys.
I will talk about some of the best places to sell your toys locally:
Next Door
Listing and selling your toys on Nextdoor is very easy. Plus, there are no fees to sell your toys on nextdoor. As long as you have a nextdoor account selling is as simple as clicking on the for sale and free items section. In the top right corner there will be a green post button. You can decide which neighborhoods near you to market your items. Include a description and some photos of what you are selling. Nextdoor also will boost your post when you discount your item if it has not sold.
Similarly, Facebook is another great option for selling your toys to someone local. Also, Facebook has a few options for you to choose from. You can use Facebook marketplace or, you can join one of the many facebook yard sale sites. Type in your town name to find local yard sale sites. Once you have joined a site you may list your items on them
Craigslist
Craigslist has long been a great place to buy and sell almost anything you’d like to part with. Listing is free, easy and quick. If you worry about safety just meet your Craigslist buyer at a public spot or even your local police station parking lot.
Offer Up
“OfferUp is an online mobile-first C2C marketplace with an emphasis on in-person transactions. It was founded as a competitor to Craigslist, differentiating itself with mobile-friendly apps and user profiles with ratings” Wikipedia
When using offerup Sellers are responsible for paying a service fee when they ship items sold via OfferUp. The fee is 12.9% of your item’s final price (excluding shipping costs) with a minimum fee of $1.99. You’ll see the rate when you’re listing your item and the exact amount when you accept an offer.
Consignment Shops
If you are short on time or do not want to deal with customers you can always consign your toys.
You may have local children’s consignment shops near you that you are comfortable using. If not, keep reading & I will share some consignor options with you
Kid To Kid
Kid to Kid is a Children’s resale store that buys and sells the best things kids outgrow. They pay Cash for gently-used children’s apparel, toys, baby gear, and maternity wear.
All Kid To Kid stores take items with no appointment necessary. Check your local store for their buying hours. Most buys take 15-45 minutes to complete so you can shop and sell at the same time. Kid to Kid staff will appraise your items & make you an offer on the spot. You can earn an extra 20% more if you take the trade/store credit offer.
Once Upon A Child
Once Upon a Child is a franchise that will pay you cash for your gently used clothes and toys. No need to make an appointment just sign in when you arrive. A Once Upon A Child store employee will look at your items and make you an offer.
Toycycle
Toycycle is another excellent option for selling your preowned toys. They offer curbside pick up in the San Francisco area + “Clean out” boxes if you live elsewhere. toycycle has high ratings and touts their offer to handle it all for you including inspecting, cleaning, pricing and selling your toys
Yard Sales & Flea Markets
If you have lots of items that you would like to get rid of immediately consider hosting a good old fashioned yards sale. Yard sales work well for lower priced items and also collectables as many shoppers scour yard sales for treasures. When you advertise note items of interest & collectables.
Additionally, You may want to consider having your sale in tandem with neighbors and on the same day your town is hosting their annual sale. That way you can benefit from the marketing and traffic that has already been done.
If you do not want to have the sale at your home purchase a spot at a local flea market. That way there will be lots of traffic and lots of sales.
I hope “The best ways to make easy money selling your kids toys” has been helpful for you.
Currently, I am selling the toys my 15 & 16 year old boys have outgrown. They are putting the profits towards cars & college. I am happy that my home is looking more homey & less like a daycare center!
Thanks for reading I really appreciate you & I hope you are able to sell your preloved toys and make good money at the same time.
Please leave a comment. I’d love to hear how you make out selling your toys-Thanks!
