Best Place to Sell Used Scrapbooking Stuff

Everyone says to purge and clean your craft space but what do you do with all the stuff you're getting rid of? The first inclination is to sell it and when it doesn't sell, well, you justify keeping it. And then here we are, back at square one with too much stuff and not enough space. That's why I've gathered a list ways to get rid of your craft stash.

list of 17 places to sell your craft stash

1. Garage Sales

Advertise your garage sale online in local Facebook groups, in the newspaper, and use signs in your neighborhood. People will expect lower prices. Invite your craftier friends to the sale and hand out fliers to teachers at your local school to get better results. Consider selling product by the box or by the bag to move MORE of it out at a time.

2. Craft Store Rummage Sales

Many craft stores will arrange their own seasonal rummage sales where 10-20 sellers bring their items to the store and sell it all together. There is usually a fee plus some stores will take a percentage of sales. They do most of the advertising and you'll sell your stuff to people looking for craft deals.

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3. Flea Markets

Much like a garage sale, you need to advertise this yourself. You'll pay a fee for the space and may need a day business permit. The flea market organizers will let you know what is required to sell there legally. You will get people looking for deals but if you are willing to barter, then this is a great option.

4. Church Yard Sales

Many churches will have yard sales to raise money for the church. Put your stash to good use for a good cause.

5. Get a booth at a crop or Scrapbook Expo and sell it off. Partner with a group of friends so you can split the fee and have a full booth.

This has a pretty hefty fee for the larger events or can be free at smaller local crops. Split the booth fee among several friends to lower costs. You might also need to collect sales tax – the event organizer will usually let you know. The benefit is you have people right there at the event who want your stuff at better than garage sale prices.

6. Sell it on your blog with a Paypal button

Set up a Paypal account, take some photos of your stuff, and put it up on your blog or website. You can be up and running in less than an hour. You will also need to add in shipping costs for orders outside of your local area.

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7. Give it away. Get a receipt for charitable donations to use on your taxes.

Charity Wings is a great place to donate craft and art supplies to here in Southern California. Also consider local boys and girls clubs, scout troops, teachers, day cares, day camps, and more. If they are a non-profit, ask for a receipt for your taxes. If they are for-profit, see if you can negotiate some services in exchange for your donation, such as a free week of kid's camp for $250 in supplies. Look at that crazy old picture of me and Nan Paturzo at a Scrapbook Royalty event (now Charity Wings)!

8. Join Facebook Groups for selling your stash

There are LOADS of Facebook Groups that are set up just for selling craft supplies. Search on Facebook for terms like:

Stash
Destash
Selling
Craft Supplies
Craft Sale

Make sure to read the terms in the group before posting – every group has different rules and guidelines to follow.

9. Sell in a consignment shop

Make pretty kits or sets out of things in pretty containers to sell at consignment shops. Group like things together so the package looks more appealing to buyers.

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10. Have a party in your house (like Tupperware)

Why not? Create a fun crafty activity and allow people to "shop" from your stuff.

11. Teach Class

Check with your local craft store to host a class or even host a class in a coffee shop – use your stash and make some cash.

12. Craig's List

List items for sale on Craig's List. You can list in the local section to avoid shipping costs.

13. ebay

List items for sale on ebay. Be sure to figure in shipping costs, seller's fees, and sales tax.

14. Online Forums

Some online forums have sections where you can sell your goods. Check the forum guidelines before posting.

15. etsy

List items for sale on etsy.

2015-03 Donation to Charity Wings Priority Mail Boxes

16. Create "mystery boxes" of product to sell at a flat rate.

I like to use Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes and sell these on my Facebook Page. You don't have to post photos of the contents. Some people just post photos of a stack of boxes, ready to go. I actually made these and donated them all to Charity Wings to sell at their booth at Scrapbook Expo. They made over $800 off of them!

17. Make kits out of your craft stash to sell.

If the product is still new, why not make themed kits out of it? Katie isn't in marching band anymore but I have loads of themed scrapbooking supplies for marching band. Pack it up into a kit and sell it to someone who can use it.

I hope this gives some ideas of ways to get rid of your stash and still feel good about it. Getting cash money for it is good too.