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 pounds 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.