40 Things You Didn't Know You Could Sell on eBay
Most of it is junk you were going to recycle anyway!
By Maria Carter
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You don't need a thrift store haul to start a side hustle selling used items on eBay. Chances are, there's already plenty of inventory in your home that could fetch a fair price in the online marketplace. In addition to the obvious such as clothes, children's toys, and personal electronics, there's also money to be made from the things you'd ordinarily recycle or throw out. Keep scrolling to find out which surprising items you can list for sale on eBay, and start turning your trash into cash—we bet you'll be ransacking your house the second you finish this article.
Broken Crayons
Melted crayons have so many crafting applications; a 1-lb. bag of assorted colors can go for $15 on eBay.
Egg Cartons
Crafters and people who raise backyard hens for eggs both need empty egg cartons. A stack of 20 cardboard cartons can sell for up to $20.
Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Rolls
Teachers and parents often use these leftover cardboard rolls for kids' arts and crafts. A box of 135 empty rolls can bring in bring in between $5 to $15.
Plastic Bottle Caps
Included in the craft supplies category: A lot (meaning, a collection) of 50 used plastic bottle caps can be listed for up to $7.
Beer Bottle Caps
Some crafters upcycle beer bottle caps too, turning them into art and accessories. When sold in bulk, 100 non-dented beer caps can fetch $12 or more.
Rewards Points
A stack of four Southwest Airlines drink vouchers sold for $20.78. Kroger Fuel Reward Points are another hot item, with 6000 points nabbed for $130.
Coupons
High-value coupons for stores like Lowe's, Kohl's, and Pottery Barn regularly fetch between $0.99 and $10.
Empty Candle Jars
A set of four used Yankee Candle jars, which are great for all kinds of crafts, goes for around $30.
Old Cables and Cell Phone Chargers
A charger for the iPod Classic's 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Generation, for example, can bring in about $3 on the online marketplace.
Product Boxes
An empty product box for an iPhone 12 can be found on the site for around $9. An empty American Girl doll box can bring in $18.99.
Old Catalogs
You can find a 1981 JCPenney catalog for almost $19 (though we're not sure why anyone would need it).
Paper Shopping Bags
Paper bags come in handy while grocery shopping, especially at stores that charge you for new ones. A set of nine used Starbucks bags was listed for $15.
Empty Perfume Bottles
A vintage Chanel No. 5 glass perfume bottle goes for about $25.
Pinecones
Large pinecones are coveted items for crafting decorations during the holidays. Best sold as a lot, a group of 25 pinecones can go for $17.
Wine Corks
Natural wine corks sold in bulk are another hit with crafters. A bag of 100 used wine corks (no synthetic stoppers or champagne corks!) fetches $12.99.
Back Issues of Magazines
Seven back issues of Country Living from the '90s are listed for $12, and you can find pretty much any magazine you're looking for.
Owner's Manuals
Owner's manuals for vintage model cars typically sell for between $5 and $30.
Installation CDs
Installation CDs for printers, software, and operating systems can sell for $3 to $16.
Broken coffee makers and other appliances
A broken Keurig coffee maker, for instance, can be sold for parts for about $40.
Junk Drawer Contents
Junk drawer lots—from newer office supplies to vintage lighters—can sell for anywhere between $5 and $50.
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