Turning Trash Into Cash - Free Publication Outlines How to Sell Stuff You Don’t Want

ROCKVILLE, MD (PRWEB) June 30, 2005

The art of accumulation is practiced all across the United States as consumers trade their hard earned cash for the latest clothing, toys and gadgets. The unofficial American pastime of shopping has filled our homes, closets, basements and even self-storage facilities with more and more stuff. But while we all know how to acquire newer and better items, we often don’t know of the best way to sell those objects once we’re done with them.

“Not only can selling stuff we no longer need clear up much needed space in our homes, it can provide extra cash for vacations, a boost to our savings accounts or a way to raise some extra money to pay off debt,” said Steve Rhode, president of Myvesta, a nonprofit consumer education organization. “If you’re not taking the time to learn the best way to sell your extra stuff, you could be missing out on some very lucrative opportunities right under your own roof.”

According to Rhode, yard sales, one of the most popular methods of selling household items, can be a very effective way to get rid of some of your stuff while making a decent amount of money at the same time.

“Many people never take the time to properly plan, advertise and execute a yard sale and as a result they end up having a mediocre day,” Rhode said. “It’s important to think of your yard sale as a store that’s only open for one day, which means you need to present your items well and provide good customer service.”

Some yard sale tips from Rhode include:

· Place interesting items closer to the road to attract people driving by

· Make sure your items are visually appealing and group similar items together on tables

· Run an extension chord out into your yard so people can test electronic items

· When making signs to advertise your yard sale, use durable materials and drive by them to make sure they are easily visible from the road

To learn more about different methods to sell your items, read the Myvesta publication "How to Sell Stuff You Don't Want." It covers selling methods such as yard sales, flea markets, classified ads, online auctions, consignment shops and more. The publication can be downloaded for free by visiting Myvesta.org online.

Myvesta is dedicated to helping people create healthy financial lives. The organization provides a wide range of materials to inspire and inform people so that they can break down their barriers to financial and personal success. For more information visit Myvesta.org online.

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TWay.com makes it easier to own the latest techo-gadgets by providing a way to sell your old ones

TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB) August 19, 2005

People who want to keep up with the latest techno-gadgets can better afford the costs involved if they sell their old high-tech items on auction sites such as TWay or EBay. Generating cash from old cell phones, digital cameras, computers or MP3 players can help greatly when it comes time to pay for brand new electronic toys.

But if you decide to sell your old electronics on EBay, be prepared for a significantly smaller payday than you would have enjoyed with TWay. Why? Because EBay charges a fee for listing items for sale. TWay does not.

TWay allows sellers to keep more of their own money -- money they can put toward the latest gadgets they love to have.

“Everybody wants to have the latest cell phones, cameras and other electronic devices, but technology moves so quickly that whatever is cutting-edge today can very quickly become second- or third-generation,” said Dean Burnetti, TWay’s president. “A good way to stay ahead of the curve is to sell those gadgets before they become obsolete, and on-line auction sites are a great place to do that.”

But the benefit can fade in a hurry if the auction site pockets a significant portion of the sales price, Burnetti said.

“We think the TWay.com business model of no listing fees is a perfect fit for people who see the benefit of staying out in front of technology by replacing old gadgets fairly frequently,” Burnetti said. “The benefit of those frequent sales disappears if the auction site insists on making money on both sides of the deal.”

TWay.com is not charging listing fees.

“It was clear to us from the start that one of EBay’s great disadvantages was its high listing fees,” Burnetti said. “These fees deliver a significant blow to sellers who need to retain every dollar to put toward new purchases. For them, TWay.com is a much more cost-effective alternative.”

TWay.com has attracted attention because of the lack of listing fees as well as its slimmer overall commission rates – rates that are significantly lower than those found on EBay.

ABOUT TWAY.COM: TWay.com moves online buying and selling to the next level with unparalleled flexibility, options and service. It also offers marketing partnership opportunities to savvy entrepreneurs. To learn more, visit the website at http://www.TWay.com.

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