In my ongoing effort to organize and "get my home and work space in order" I came across Listia. It's similar to eBay... except everything on Listia is totally free!
The site runs on credits, so there is no exchange of money. You simply "trade" items you no longer want, for items you do want. How cool is that?! 😀
As a bonus, you'll get 1000 credits when you sign up and another 500 credits when you list your first item - so you can go ahead and start shopping right away.
You can find everything from books to antiques, computers and electronics, basically anything you can imagine! You buy/sell through credits. So you can get rid of things you're not using, and get things you want - without spending a dime!
Something old. Something new. Everything FREE! "Listia is like Ebay, except everything is free..."
How It Works:
1) Declutter - Sell all the stuff you don't use - from DVDs to clothing to toys, for free!
2) Earn Credits - Rack up credits when others win your auction listings.
3) Reward Yourself - Discover and get stuff you'll love from other members or the Listia Rewards Store!
I've been boxing up things I'm not using or no longer want, and had planned to just give them away - because the idea of a yard sale is just entirely too much work. 😛
Finding this site was perfect timing! Because I am also shopping for some specific items - bookends, picture frames, etc. What a fun way to collaborate with millions of other people doing the same, and find some neat & unique new things too!
Have you used Listia before? What was YOUR experience? If not, check out the site. I'd love to hear what cool things you find and/or decide to get. 😀
Best,
About Lynn Terry
Hi, Lynn,
Thanks for the heads up on Listia - it's the first time I heard of it. I also have lots of stuff I was thinking of donating because I agree that a garage sale is way too much of a hassle. It would be so much better to exchange what I no longer need for credit on things that I do need. I will definitely check it out!
Shawn
Enjoy, Shawn - it's such a fun site! 😀
You'll get free credits to start, and free credits with your first listing too - so it gives you a nice jump start. 😉
Hi Lynn
This is the best thing I've read in a long time. I have so many items around the house that probably would get more interest for trade than $$ - and some things are just hard to send off to Goodwill so this is a great tip. Thanks for the heads up!!
Judy
You're welcome! Enjoy 😀