12 ways to make money on gumroad

Gumtree reveals the 10 items to consider selling now to make some extra cash and offers an estimate of how much you might make.

Looking for ways to give your wallet an extra boost to help cover the expenses that come with the holiday season? One option you may want to consider is selling unwanted items on sites like Gumtree, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace.

If you take a look around your home or clean out your garage, you're bound to find a few things you can list for sale. According to the Gumtree 2020 Second Hand Economy Report, 85% of Australians have unwanted items in their home to sell with about 19 pre-listed or unused items per household.

So what items are most in-demand? Gumtree has provided Canstar with the top 10 most wanted items in October and an estimate of how much you can get for them.

Tips for selling on Gumtree

If you're thinking about trying to make some extra money by selling items on Gumtree, you might want to consider these tips from the Gumtree team.

Be descriptive

Describe the product you are selling, including its features, a brief history, and reasons for selling the item. The more information you provide, the more likely you are to make a sale at the price you are looking for.

Interact with your buyers

If you want to increase your chances of selling an item, make sure you respond promptly to messages from potential buyers and offer some personality. Make sure you turn on your notifications through the Gumtree app to avoid missing any messages.

Trade safely

When trading an item, meet at a neutral location or make sure you have a friend or family member with you. If you prefer not to meet, you can add the "No Contact Trade" badge to your listing as a signal to the community that you are following COVID-19 security precautions and would consider leaving items in an accessible area to trade or use delivery via Sendle.

Think ahead

When buying a new item, think about its second life there and then. Protect the item and preserve the original packaging and receipt in order to be able to sell it again later. This can add tremendous value at the time of resale.

List what is in demand

Think about the items that are most in-demand, whether they are based on seasons or a particular time period.

Package deals

To sell in bulk, think like a retailer. If you are selling a game console, consider throwing in a few games, and accessories to seal the deal.

Negotiate on your terms

It is important to remember that you are selling the item and ultimately have the power to decide on the final price. Don't offer the lowest price first - control the speed of the negotiation. A good way to do this is to explain why you are worth the amount you have listed before you reduce the price. If you're not happy with the price someone is offering, it's okay to say no. You can always pause or edit your listing to make the description more detailed and wait for another offer.

Think like a buyer

If you were looking for this item, what would you search for? Include those keywords and add your item to the right category to help people find it.

Stylize the photo

Make sure you take the photo with a blank background or wall to shoot against. Make sure you have natural lighting or use the editing features on your device to add some extra light. Uncertain economic times often require new ways of thinking, particularly when it comes to how we make money. If you're exploring your options, we've put together some ideas to get you started - from every day to the slightly more, shall we say, creative.

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37% of adults say they have used an app to order takeout from a restaurant or store in the past 12 months.

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