You were trying to find an old photo from your student time when, suddenly at the back of your drawer, it appeared: The Walkman of your childhood, complete with a 1990s audio cassette in it. The batteries are corroded, and they’ve stuck to the inside case. And the cable that hangs loosely has lost all of its past glory. It actually looks even a little dangerous. You didn’t remember you still had it. But the truth is, now that you’ve found it, you’re sure that you don’t want it anymore. So what happens to your old stuff, and more importantly;, how do you best get rid of the items you don’t want or need?
Abracadabra: You transform them into something new –
Old furniture that is still in decent condition can often be repurposed elsewhere in your home, especially if you like the shabby chic style. Since the popular apparition of chalk paint on the market, you can give all your favourite item a well-deserved makeover with nothing but a brush and a bit of Annie Sloan magic. If you’re new to painting furniture, chalk paint makes it very easy to upcycle your dated bedside table, chest of drawers or even chair into something bright, rustic and exciting.
Nothing to save? Recycle mindfully –
What about your old walkman, or even that laptop you kept from university, and that doesn’t turn on anymore? Admittedly, there is a time when it’s safe to say that even your precious electronic pieces have now become junk. However, you can get rid of them through your household rubbish collection. Instead, you should read about disposing of old computers at Dirt Cheap Rubbish Removal as this promotes environmentally friendly disposal. Indeed, electronics, home appliances and computing items can be part of a recycling system, meaning that they can be dismantled and reused into something new.
Don’t want it? Sell it –
What about those things that still work but that you don’t want anymore, such as the ugly jumper your aunt got you for Christmas or even the baby cot your child has long outgrown? You’ve probably thought about it already: You can make money out of the stuff you don’t like by selling them on eBay or via a boot sale. If you want to make sure to sell your items at a good price, using a little bit of digital marketing on eBay can work wonders. For a start, ignore the auction-style listings and use the best offer feature instead, as you’re more likely to find an interested buyer. Additionally, using the auto-decline feature means that you won’t get notified of any offer that may be close to your lowest price, which means you’re not in a position to counteroffer and profit.
It’s meaningful to me –
Last, but not least, some of your old stuff might be useful to anybody but you. That old teddy bear you’ve had all your life doesn’t have any monetary value. But it carries tonnes of memories you cherish. After all, not everything that’s old is worthless. Your emotions make it priceless.
Old items can have a second life is more than one occasion. Whether you upcycle it, recycle it or sell it to a new owner, your stuff is made to last!
Love,
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