When it comes to decluttering, a lot of people weigh up the options of selling their items online, or donating them to local hubs. While both choices have their benefits, selling through an online marketplace offers lots of distinct advantages. Here are our top five reasons to choose a preloved marketplace like Kidching.
Generates passive income
Being a parent has never been so expensive (!) and selling your unwanted items on an online marketplace enables you to earn money from the things that your kids no longer need or want. Imagine the win-win of de-cluttering and making extra cash to use for fun, family things such as holidays, meals out and day trips – it’s a no brainer!
Passing on ethical values
children to be both thrifty and entrepreneurial themselves. By teaching them how to sell their unused or unwanted items through an online marketplace, they learn the value of their things whilst also making some self-earned pocket money. Again, another win-win scenario that will hopefully equip them with life-long skills.
A larger pool of buyers
There are so many people searching for preloved pieces on online marketplaces and shopping preloved is only becoming more popular, meaning your items will reach a wider pool of buyers. This increases the chances of finding someone who truly needs and values what you’re selling (say hello to a loving new home for your once-treasured kids’ things!) In comparison, donation hubs often have a limited reach, meaning your items might not find their ideal new home.
Control over pricing
Selling through an online marketplace means you can choose and set the price for your items based on their condition, brand and market demand. This ensures that you get a fair price for your stuff, whilst also offering buyers great deals on high-quality items that fit their budget. This is also great for the planet, as the more accessible that buying second-hand is for consumers, the less likely they are to buy brand-new! Donations, however, don’t offer any monetary return, no matter the value of the item.
Environmental impact
Selling online supports circular economy by extending the life of products and reducing waste. It decreases the demand for new goods, which in-turn lowers the environmental impact of manufacturing and production (we have tonnes of stats around this on our socials if you’re curious!) Donating items to centres of course promotes reuse too, but not every item will find a new owner. Selling on marketplaces also increases the demand of preloved items whilst increasing the inventory of things available, ensuring that buyers have plenty to choose from and stopping them from being tempted to buy brand new. ensures that items are actively sought after and appreciated by buyers.
By using a platform like Kidching, you can de-clutter, feel a sense of ‘doing the right thing’ by supporting the circular economy and have peace of mind that your once-loved kids’ items are going to a loving home. As well as all the benefits of using preloved marketplaces mentioned above, there are even more reasons to use Kidching. It’s free to download, free to sell on and offers buyer protection for all purchases. We also donate a portion of every sale to charity, and offer tailored customer support for all users. Connecting with other like-minded parents on an app like Kidching also provides a sense of community and support, which is something all parents can benefit from.
With so many amazing benefits of selling your preloved pieces online, why wait? Download Kidching for free today and turn your clutter into cash (the easy way!) Available on the App Store and Google Play.
