Money Around The House · Vincent & Jessica, Clearwater
The Master Checklist
The things in your house that sell
Go through it and write down what you have. Do it before the event.
You can do this from where you are sitting. You do not need to walk around. Almost everything here you already know whether you own or not.
Look for what you have barely used in the last year. Not the things you use every day. The one you replaced, the one you stopped using, the one that has been in a cupboard since you moved in.
Tap a line to open it and note what it is, its condition, what you paid, how often you have used it, and whether you would sell it.
A WE SOLD 1 FOR $200 tag means we sold that exact thing ourselves, at the price we actually collected.
Anything with wheels
Almost always the most valuable thing a household owns and forgets about.
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- Scooter, moped or motorbikeWE SOLD 1 FOR $3,500We sold a second scooter for $990
- Adult bicycle
- Kids' bikes, scooters, ride-on toys
- Electric bike or electric scooter
- Skateboard or longboardOurs is a collector board, worth far more than an ordinary one. Worth checking what yours is.
- Trailer
- Boat or jet ski
- Roof rack, spare wheels, rims, car parts
- Motorbike helmet or riding gearWE SOLD 1 FOR $139
- Golf cart
Furniture you replaced but kept
Our biggest category. Eleven of our forty listings were furniture.
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- Sofa or couchWE SOLD 1 FOR $900
- Bed frame and mattressWE SOLD 1 FOR $400
- NightstandsWE SOLD FOR $125
- Dresser, chest of drawers, wardrobe
- Dining tableWE SOLD 1 FOR $200
- Dining chairs, bar stools, counter stoolsWE SOLD 2 FOR $99
- Coffee tableWE SOLD 1 FOR $245A smaller pair went for $70
- Side tables, console table, nesting tables
- Bookcase or shelvingWE SOLD 1 FOR $50
- Kitchen island or cartWE SOLD 1 FOR $180
- DeskWE SOLD 1 FOR $200A corner desk went for $50
- Office chairWE SOLD 1 FOR $80
- Patio and garden furniture
Screens, computers and gadgets
Not the one you use every day. The one you replaced, the spare, and the one in a drawer.
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- The laptop you replacedWE SOLD 1 FOR $800Wipe the drive first
- An older desktop computer
- Monitor or displayWE SOLD 2 FOR $2,200Those were Apple Studio Displays. An older 24 inch monitor went for $29.
- Tablet or iPad
- An older phone that is still worth somethingNot all of them are. Worth checking the model.
- VR headsetWE SOLD 1 FOR $625A second one went for $350. Both were in the drawer under our TV.
- Games console and games
- TV
- Router or mobile hotspotWE SOLD 2 FOR $120Two routers sold together
- Camera, lenses, drone
- Speakers, headphones, earbudsThe valuable ones. Not a $15 pair.
- Smart watch or fitness tracker
- Computer memory, drives, graphics cardWE SOLD 1 FOR $575Laptop memory, bought in 2022 and never installed. Sold on eBay rather than locally.
- Keyboard, mouse or webcamBrand name only. A $10 keyboard is not worth your time.
- Printer or scanner
Rugs, mirrors and lamps
The things you stopped noticing years ago. Eleven of our forty listings came from this one group.
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- Area rugWE SOLD 1 FOR $250We sold six rugs in total, between $20 and $250
- Runner or small rugWE SOLD 1 FOR $20
- Wall mirrorWE SOLD 1 FOR $200We sold three mirrors, at $200, $79 and $35
- Table lampsWE SOLD 2 FOR $110
- Floor lampWE SOLD 1 FOR $65
- Art, prints, large frames
- Curtains and blinds
Instruments and music gear
If nobody has touched it in two years, somebody else will.
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- Piano or digital pianoWE SOLD 1 FOR $680
- Portable keyboardWE SOLD 1 FOR $79That was an inexpensive one
- Guitar or bass
- Amplifier
- Drum kitWE SOLD 1 FOR $200
- Studio speakers or monitorsWE SOLD 2 FOR $320
- Microphone, audio interface, recording gear
- Studio desk or music furnitureWE SOLD 1 FOR $1,100A custom made studio desk. An ordinary desk would not reach this.
- Stands and benchesWE SOLD 1 FOR $75A piano bench. A keyboard stand went for $35. These sell on their own, which nobody expects.
- Wind or brass instrument
- Sheet music and method booksProbably better sold as one bundle
Coats, bags, shoes and watches
We assumed ours did not belong on Marketplace, so they sat there for months. Some may sell better on other sites. The point is they are worth money and we were ignoring them.
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- Designer handbag or briefcase
- Designer coat or jacket
- Designer shoes you have barely worn
- WatchesA Rolex and a Casio are very different things. Note the brand.
- Fine jewelryGold, silver, diamonds, anything from a named jeweller
- ScarvesSilk, cashmere or a named designer
- BeltsDesigner ones
- WalletsDesigner ones
- Dresses and formal wearIncluding suits and tuxedos
- Suitcases and luggage
- SunglassesGood brands
- Anything still with the tags on
Baby and kids' gear
Parents now start with secondhand deliberately, before the baby arrives.
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- Bassinet or cribWE SOLD 1 FOR $550
- Nursery furniture
- Stroller
- High chair
- Playpen
- Baby carrier
- Bouncer or swing
- Baby monitorThe better ones
- Bottle warmer or steriliser
- ToysSometimes better as a bundle
- Kids' clothesSometimes better as a bundle
Appliances
Especially after a remodel, an upgrade or a move.
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- Washer and dryerWE SOLD 1 SET FOR $600
- Fridge or freezer
- Dishwasher
- Air conditioner
- Dehumidifier or fanThe kind that cost real money new
- Vacuum
- Carpet cleanerOurs had been used once
- Mixer, espresso machine, air fryerBrand name ones especially
- Small appliances still in the box
Tools, yard and outdoors
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- Grill or smokerWE SOLD 1 FOR $100
- Power toolsBrand name ones especially
- Hand tools and toolboxProbably better as one bundle
- Pressure washer or air compressor
- Lawn mower, trimmer, blower
- Ladder, workbench, shelving
- Patio umbrella
- Portable fire pit
- HammockWE SOLD 1 FOR $60Ours sold fast
- Coolers and camping gear
- Leftover tile, lumber, paint
Hobbies you might have stopped
Bought with real intentions. Used for six weeks.
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- Gym equipmentWeights, plates, bench, rack, kettlebells
- Treadmill, exercise bike, rower
- Golf clubs
- Fishing gear
- Kayak, paddleboard, surfboard
- Camping gear and tents
- Diving or snorkelling gear
- Sewing machine
- Art supplies and easels
- Photography gear
- Poker set or tableWE SOLD 1 POKER SET FOR $45
- Board games and hobby books
- Model kits, remote control cars, drones
What you found
One last thing. Look back over what you ticked and pick the one you are bringing for the event. Small enough to carry, and something you would genuinely like a good price for.
What you paid, not what they will sell for. Secondhand is always less. Most people have just never added it up.
Your list saves itself on this device as you go. Save a copy so you have it on the day, and send it to us if you want us to look at it before the event.