Make some extra cash using Facebook

Recently, I stumbled upon a local Facebook group that has put some extra cash in my wallet. It was right after Christmas and we had an unexpected car repair, plus a hospital visit from last fall to pay for. I wanted to find a way we could pay these off quicker. I noticed some Facebook friends joining a local group where you can buy, sell, or trade things. I joined the group and instantly going through closets, searching for quality things that we didn't use any more. We had recently moved and had gotten the kids new beds and bedding. Within hours of posting my son's toddler bed and bedding, the were sold. I made $50 like that. Easy enough! I then went to my daughter's wardrobe and paired together some outfits that she didn't like, but were like new and very cute. Another sell! Quickly, I was making enough money to start paying off our unexpected bills. I also sell things on craigslist, but found this a bit easier. If you are Facebook savvy, it is much simpler. You post a picture of your item with a description. Facebook notifies you when someone comments on your post.
Here are some tips I found helpful in the process.

• Perform a search on Facebook to see if anyone has a local group set up for buying or selling things. Example: Butler County Buy Sell Trade
• Look for things to sell that are in nice shape, in style, ans something that you, yourself would buy used
• Kids stuff sells the best if it is in good condtion
• Junk does not sell, no old 80's decor! :)
• Display your items nicely as if you were looking at it in a magazine
• Take a picture with great lighting so the buyer can see the item and post
• Include a helpful description with price, size, condtion
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• Price things reasonably
• Be prepared to negotiate a price and meeting place
• If you sell, meet at a public location for safety reasons