What To Do With An Item That Won’t Sell

When Items You Need Gone Linger

Five options for what to do with an item that just can’t seem to sell from the same-day junk removal experts at Junk.com.

Have a bulky, unwanted item you’re trying to get rid of? Setting out to sell this item might be a great way to make some quick cash, but in the world of peer-to-peer sales it’s possible your well-placed, fantastic listing could still be met with crickets.

What should you do with an item that isn’t selling? When you’re looking to declutter, reclaiming your space might be more important than making a certain dollar amount on a sale. If you just need the item gone, then here are five options to help make that unsellable junk vanish.

1. Reduce the Price

Items that are in great condition might just need a little discount added to look attractive to prospective buyers.

Try slashing your asking price by at least 10%. Give yourself a set timeframe, say two or three weeks if that’s feasible, in which you will wait for a buyer. If no buyer shows, try slashing the price by another 10%.

If you’re able to connect with a buyer after reducing the price, great! Arrange for the pickup or delivery of the item and wave goodbye. 

2. Try a Different Market

Items that are in great condition could possibly find a good home with the right buyer, but that buyer has to be able to find the item on sale first. 

If you’ve been attempting to sell items for some time and you’re just not getting any bites then you might consider finding a way to expand your pool of buyers.

Leftover items after deep discounts at your garage or estate sale? If you don’t need the items gone immediately, you could try an online platform for selling like Ebay, OfferUp, Craigslist, or Mercari. Tried every online platform? You could also take your item to a consignment store that offers cash or store credit for items in their niche. 

Remember to keep your ideal buyer in mind. If the item you are attempting to sell is related to a particular hobby or interest, try finding social media groups that focus on that interest and see if you can find someone who’s been looking for an item just like yours.

3. Offer for Free

If you’ve reduced the price and tried all the markets you trust, it may be time to give up trying to find a buyer. While getting paid to get rid of an item would be ideal, remember that your time, energy, and peace are just as valuable as your money.

Trying offering your item to the community for free. You can list your item on your local social media groups and see if anyone you are connected to is interested. 

Here are several websites that help neighbors exchange items for free:

• Facebook Marketplace: Useful for selling items as well. Trade items with interested neighbors.

• Buy Nothing Project: Find a group in your area to exchange and offer items for free.

• Freecycle: This grass-roots nonprofit helps connect people giving away items with people looking for freebies.

4. Donate to Charity

If you have evaluated your item to declutter and determined that it is suitable for donation, then flex your generosity and look at donating your item instead of selling it. Your item in good condition could be just what a family in need is looking for. 

You can call local charities to ask if they accept furniture, appliances, electronics, or any other bulky items you’re looking to offload. 

Here are some national organizations that could be accepting donations in your area:

• AMVETS: Charity to support American veterans. Accepts donations nationwide.

• Goodwill: This national chain of thrift stores accepts household goods, clothing, furniture in good condition, and more.

• The Salvation Army: Accepts donations of household goods, furniture, working appliances, and clothing nationwide.

• Habitat for Humanity: Accepts donations of furniture in good condition, working appliances, housewares, and building materials for sale in their ReStores nationwide. 

5. Call For Junk Removal

Take an honest look at your item. Maybe there’s a good reason no one is willing to buy it. Bulky items that are not in good condition or suitable for donation should be disposed of. 

Instead of letting this item hang around your home or business and get in the way, why not just call up the experts in junk removal?

Get rid of old furniture, appliances, electronics, and more when you contact Junk.com. There’s no need to lug or lift, your junk removal crew comes ready to do all the labor. Junk.com even prioritizes eco-friendly methods of disposal. Usable goods get donated and recyclable materials get salvaged. Whatever trash that remains is disposed of responsibly.  

Make the Call and Watch the Junk Vanish

Don’t let waiting for the perfect buyer and the perfect price deprive you of the clutter-free life you’re looking for. If you’re unable to sell an item and you couldn’t beg a charity to come get it, then just call the junk haulers at Junk.com. 

Reclaim your space as soon as today. Get a no-obligation estimate on your timeframe. Just call (844) 771-6830 or click Book Now.