So how do you decide what the best site is for selling your stuff? “Unless the item is very heavy and will cost a lot to ship in relation to its selling price (a cheap printer or bowling ball) and unless the item is virtually impossible to ship (a sofa or refrigerator), eBay is by far the best place online to sell an item,” says Scalisi. “For those items that would sell better as local pickup, I often turn to Craigslist. eBay does have an option for local pickup, but it's just not normally as efficient as Craigslist is.”

Ready to give internet sales a try? Here are some great places to start:

  • www.ebay.com - Sell anything and everything: Set a base price, and watch buyers bid on your item.
  • www.clothesagency.com - A safe and easy site to buy and sell designer clothes and accessories—from jewelry to evening wear—for women, men, or kids.
  • www.amazon.com- Here, you can sell more than just books. Whether it’s a CD, a camera, or a yoga mat, you can post your item after viewing prices on similar new and used objects.
  • www.craigslist.com - Make your goods available to local buyers: This online community separates its classifieds by location.
  • www.ecampus.com - Old college textbooks cluttering your shelves? Turn them into cash at this online college bookstore.

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