What to Sell

If you are new to the idea of selling things on Craigslist, you might wonder what items you should sell.  The short answer: anything!  I have sold items ranging in value from $5 to $1500, and there really is no limit to what you can sell except for the Craigslist rules about firearms, living things, and of course, drugs and alcohol.  Read up on the rules before you post items for sale, but other than the prohibited items, the sky is the limit.

Go through your closet, garage, storage unit, living room, other people's houses (just kidding!), and pretty much anywhere that you have stuff that you no longer love or use.  You might be thinking you don't have anything of value to sell, but think again.  Recently I sold a pair of cable TV remotes that I found in my garage when I moved in for $5.  I didn't need them, but obviously someone did.  I was happy to get rid of the clutter, and they were happy to get some cheap remotes.  Wander around, think like a buyer, and see what you can find.  Every item you sell is another dollar in your pocket, and less clutter you have to look at.

The items that I have found to sell the fastest on Craigslist are:
Kid & baby items
Furniture
Electronics
Hobby items
Household stuff like vacuums, appliances, and home decor

The items that I have found to sell a bit slower on Craigslist are:
Clothing
Shoes
Broken household stuff (for parts)
Books