For Day 10 I chose Consignment.
I hate throwing things away, especially if those things could benefit someone. It's even better if I can get rid of things and make some money from it! But I don't particularly like having garage sales. Since I don't have many BIG items to get rid of - mostly clothes, small household items, and toys - it usually isn't worth all the work. So now what?
Consignment is a great solution! Someone else sells the items for you, and you still get paid. Often you get more than what you would have gotten at the yard sale, even after paying the 50% commission. If your stuff doesn't sell, you still don't have to deal with it because they will donate it for you!
It's very seldom, though, that I actually cash my consignment check. I called today and found I have about $6 on account. Sure, I could go get the money, but I choose not to. Instead, when one of the kids is in need of an article of clothing, we will first check there to see if we can find what we need, and pay for it using the credits we have. Especially for Scrappy - often I can find "like new" clothing for him because boys his age either 1) wear their clothes so ragged there is no salvaging them, or 2) outgrow them before they hardly have a chance to wear them. Often I find something one or the other of the older kids needs on the $1 rack or with a half price tag. I just LOVE those finds!
As I am going through the Summer Declutter Challenge one of my areas to declutter is my and my daughter's closet and dresser. I have an appointment for June 24 to take clothes to the consignment store. She's taking just summer stuff, so I'll have to put any winter stuff aside for a later appointment. I might look to see if she has any capris or shorts for me up there!
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