How to score your things
- 1 · Definitely sell. You haven’t used it in a year, and you wouldn’t buy it again.
- 2 · Probably sell. You’d be happy to see it go, but haven’t quite decided.
- 3 · Not sure. You’d let it go for the right price, or once you've replaced it.
- 4 · Probably keep. You still use it now and then.
- 5 · Keep. You use it, love it, or it’s worth more to you than the money.
The slider starts by counting the 1s and 2s, so you can see what the things you’re ready to part with would raise. Slide it right to add the “not sure” pile and see how much more it would bring.
Working out a value
Look up what the same item has actually sold for, not what people are asking. On eBay, search for it and tick Sold items under the filters. Be realistic: second-hand clothes, books and homeware often sell for a few dollars each, so the big totals usually come from furniture, tech, bikes and branded items.
When you’re ready to sell something, tap Best 3 places next to it. You'll see the three platforms where you’d keep the most after fees, worked out with the same figures as the free calculator. For the full breakdown, open the calculator from there.
Want it in Google Sheets?
If you’d rather keep everything in a spreadsheet you can open anywhere, I’ve made a Declutter & Sell Tracker for Google Sheets, for downsizing, moving or selling things you no longer need. It’s a digital download on Etsy, which shows the price in your currency.
It’s my own product, so I make money if you buy it. The declutter list on this page is free, with nothing to sign up for.
Not worth selling?
Things that would only sell for a few dollars are often better given away. The where to donate guide covers op shops, free furniture pick-up, and where to take old phones, glasses, books and bedding.
Clearing someone else's home?
If you’re sorting a loved one’s things after a death or a move into care, read the gentle guide to clearing a loved one’s home first. It explains what to do before anything is sold, and how to share keepsakes with family. The list here works for that too: download it as a spreadsheet to share with the family.