Comments on: I’m Selling Everything I Own

By: savs

savs — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:53:54 +0000

Hi
I have at current 50 ads posted on craigslist weekly and about the same amount on EBay. I’m selling a car and a comic book collect as well as all of my cloths and my full library including all of my tools. I just sold a high end guitar for $1,300. I haven’t counted my money yet but the stacks of solid hundreds and thousand dollar bills are to big to fit in both of my closed fist in both. The bills are neatly rolled with all the presidents engraved portraits facing up in numerical order. Even with a strong grip I can’t wrap both of my hands around the uncounted stack. I don’t want to count it because I hate spoiling my surprises which will be the day I leave. I recently purchased a cargo bike frame and am building a bike that I can live on with a rolling bed and small aluminum canopy I’m building. I am in philosophical, ethical and spiritual principle disgusted and fed up with this mode and method of living and will no longer participate. It has and is poisoning, disconnect and killing us all and I can’t fix it and I won’t participate in it and I won’t contribute to it. Its is a wild juggernaut of economic enslavement which I am leaving. I out of the pig factory and out of the sweat shop very soon. I wish you all a trip to your paradise and a good long happy life. Sell everything!!!!

By: Financial bondage

Financial bondage — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:22:31 +0000

You are right, it’s just stuff. You can buy more stuff later when your are debt free and have cash.

By: Money Funk

Money Funk — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:28:48 +0000

I was reading your formula in regards to buying stuff…multiplying the cost by 300… I still need to follow up on that post.

The problem I had with the ‘sell everything’ was that the items I had did not retain the buying price. So, something I bought at $200 would probably resell at less than $20. And talk about the quick depreciation of books! That did not last long, so the rest went to goodwill and library. So, I look forward to buying things with a good resell value (like Birkenstocks). When I do buy… (that could be a while)

By: Early Retirement Extreme

Early Retirement Extreme — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:12:21 +0000

The “everything is for sale” also develops the right attitude in terms of buying stuff because the resale value will always be taken into account. What is really important is the running cost of ownership which is essentially (cost – proceed)/days of ownership. This way, there is no reason to hold stuff in the basement “just in case”. Instead, I use ebay, craigslist, freecycle, etc. “just in case” I need something I don’t have. When I don’t need it anymore, I just sell it again.

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By: money funk

money funk — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:22:14 +0000

I am not as minimalistic as you think – I posted my Doc Martens on ebay, but quickly took them off. I just couldn’t part with them! Too much sentimental value, plus they went to some great shows!

I don’t seem to have the best of luck with Ebay. I’ve had buyer problems in the past – sometimes the hassle isn’t worth it. I will try Amazon – but heard their fees are high. And Craigslist – the few times I have sold I’ve had total luck with this. Only one no show, but another person came right after – so all was good.

Thanks for stopping on by! Always love to discover a new blog to read.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:24:59 +0000

I wish I had that guts to do that! Darn sentimental attachment! My boyfriend and I are trying to get more minimalist too, just no where near as drastic! Good luck; I’m jealous!

In terms of selling, while you might be able to make a little more on ebay, it’s such a crapshot. I’ve always had the most luck with Amazon.. and far less creeps than craigslist! (altho, craigslist is perfect for just getting rid of stuff)

By: money funk

money funk — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:11:41 +0000

Hahahaha. Um, no. Thanks! And we are still on our mission. Making sure that something is always up for sale. Christmas is a good time to sell – especially if you got some good stuff! In fact, I am waiting just this minute for someone to pick up 16 strands of icicles I just sold on Craigslist.

And if you sell… you’ll have to update your sell-o-meter! Thanks for swinging on by!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:09:03 +0000

I want that bike!!!! How about $25.00? haha…Absolutely LOVE this post of yours, really makes me want to sell sell sell too! A least the basement full of stuff I couldn’t even name…I think I’ll try the 2 items a week goal and see what happens, thx!

By: admin

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:01:12 +0000

Hey, it’s Jenny! Yes, many thanks for inspiring me to get rid of my material possessions. It’s a good thing. I have to much stuff. It will be nice to single out the things that really mean something to me. Not to mention this process will help make a dent in this horrendous debt.