WE are a nation of hoarders, with our lofts and spare spaces packed to the rafters, isn’t it time we all decluttered and turned what we think is our trash into cash. With an estimated £3,000 of unwanted items per household , it’s time to look at all those hidden treasures, dusting them off, loading them into the car, and making a small fortune down at the local car boot . Here to guide you through all the money makers potentially hiding in your loft is here is expert Dan Hatfield, who's also appeared on This Morning with his advice.
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Of all the things in your home that could make you instant cash, clothing is the most accessible, the easiest to sort, and quite often, the least missed. It is estimated that Brits have around £30 billion in unwanted clothing lying around, that equates to around £500 each. It's a sad fact that 350,000 tonnes of clothing, that could be resold, ends up in landfill each year.
A particular hot market for clothing at the car boot is childrenswear. Any parent can attest to the number of clothes children go through as they grow. For them, car boots can be a godsend.
The average house has about £800 of unwanted and unused technology sitting around gathering dust. This tech could be making you plenty of cash at the car boot. Generally, any generic computer console and mass-produced game can get you some easy cas.
