Book Stores - many bookstores will buy your gently used books. They even offer readers the opportunity to buy their books and sell it back within a specific period of time.
Resell to Clothing Stores - there seems to be a lot of stores that are starting to buy used clothing and accessories. You will be surprised by how much money you can make just by selling your gently used clothes.
Garage Sales - have a garage sale. My family and I decided to have one this summer and we made close to $700. The only expense was for signage which can be made for almost nothing.
Pawn Shops - if you have the time, check out a few. The amount shops offer will vary and you can get substantially more if you invest the time. They take anything from china to cellphones.
Kijiji and Craigslist - sell your items online. This is an easy way to get rid of larger items but it also means that they will be cluttering your home longer. If you are having trouble selling it, lower the price a few times but get rid of it if it just isn't selling.
Thrift Shops - you won't make money but you can obtain savings. Stores like Value Village offer 30% off coupons for some of your donations. This means more money in your pocket if you already shop there.
Video Game Stores - these stores offer great buy backs for your old games. Although it is usually in store credit, chances are if you are selling old video games you also play them and will want to buy new ones. We have a loyalty card at EB Games that gives us a bit more trade in credit and we have sold items for 200% more than we would have received had we sold them at the hockshop. They also buy old smartphones and tablets!
Donate/Give
Electronic Waste Bins - there are bins everywhere in my area. It makes it easy to get rid of anything that has metal or electronic components.
Thrift Shops - thrift stores are always looking for items to sell. If you are donating to help others, always keep in mind that some thrift shops are for profit and/or expensive to buy from. Also, ask your local thrift shop if they take some of the less gently used clothing. Sometimes they have processes in place to get those items rehomed or reused.
Kijiji/Craiglist/Freecycle - again, this is a great way to get rid of large furniture that you may be unable to transport but this is also a great place to look for people in need of something you may have. My family always kept an eye out for families in need around Christmas time as it was a great way to share our toys that were gently used and no longer needed.
Bookstores - you can always donate to book stores, even if they offer you money. It is entirely up to you.
Check with friends and family - we furnished our entire first apartment with furniture and house wares that our friends and family no longer needed. In fact, we got some fantastic furniture and décor from some family members, who were downsizing, a few weeks ago. Send an email out or talk to everyone during the holidays. This is a great way to part with treasures that hold sentimental value.
I hope these ideas make it easier to open up your small space! If you have anymore, please share them.
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