What Can I Sell to Make Money Fast? 36 Ideas! (2024)

What can I sell to make money fast? Today I’m sharing 36 things you can sell for $1,000. This list includes items such as jewellery, toys, sports equipement, video game consoles, and collectables.

While starting a blog or your own side hustle business can be a great way to earn extra money, sometimes we don’t have time to start a business from scratch. If you need to make money fast, then you’ve come to the right place.

One of the best ways to make money quickly is to start with what you already have. Chances are, there are many things you can sell from home.

This can be a great way to get rid of clutter and turn it into cash. It’s a win-win!

In the past, many people sold items at pawn shops or local garage sales. But with today’s technology, it’s never been easier to make money online.

Whether you’re looking for things to sell to start a business or things to buy and sell to make money, then this post is for you!

Here are some easy things to sell online to make money!

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Sell your opinion

Did you know that you could earn cash from home by completing paid surveys? It’s free and easy to do.

You already spend so much time on your phone, why not get paid cash for it? Online survey websites, such as Swagbucks, will pay you to get your honest opinion about brands, products or activities.

Each survey takes around 5-15 minutes to complete. You’ll earn virtual points for each survey you complete, which can be redeemed for PayPal cash payments or free gift cards.

Below are the highest-paying survey sites. To make the most money, I recommend signing up for several survey sites.

Just enter your email address and create a password. Then you can pick and choose which surveys pay the most.

And don’t forget to confirm your email address so you can start making money right away.

• Swagbucks (MOST Popular)
• Branded Surveys
• Survey Junkie
• Toluna Influencers
• My Points
• Inbox Dollars
• ySense

Sell your jewelry

If you have jewelry, diamonds, rings, or watches that you don’t need anymore, you can sell them for money.

Worthy is an online marketplace that makes it easy to sell your jewelry for cash.

Simply send your jewelry to Worthy (includes free shipping), and they will clean and photograph your items to prepare them for auction.

Their online auction has a network of over 1,000 professional buyers to compete for your jewelry.

Once the auction successfully concludes, you’ll receive your final sale amount minus their fee (which is a percentage of the price your valuable was sold for). You’ll get paid via a bank transfer, PayPal, or check.

Sell printables

You don’t need to be artistic to sell pritnables on Etsy. My friend Julie from GoldCity Ventures makes thousands of dollars every month selling printables!

Printables are a type of digital products that customers can download and print at home.

Popular printables include chore chart checklists, wedding invitations, meal planners, calendars, to-do lists, coloring pages for kids, stickers, wall art, or budgeting planners.

Another awesome resource is this free e-book. It shares the best-selling products by month and teaches you how to capitalize on seasonal trends to maximize your sales!

To create your printables, Julie recommends using Canva. This is a free graphic design software that’s easy to use – even if you have absolutely NO graphic design experience.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to sell printables on Etsy, consider checking out Julie’s free workshop.

Some of the students in Julie’s course are earning $2,000 – $4,000+ per month from selling printables.

Read Next: How to make money selling printables on Etsy

Sell homemade dog treats

If you love dogs or enjoy baking, you may want to consider selling homemade dog treats. This is one of the best DIY things to sell to make money from your own kitchen.

Even if you’ve never baked before, it’s easy to learn!

My friend Kristin from Diva Dog Bakery will teach you how to make healthy treats that dogs go crazy for! Check out this free homemade dog treat recipe from her course.

Are homemade dog treats even profitable? Yes!

As a beginner, you can make $500 – $2,500+ per month selling dog treats.

Then once your side hustle grows, you can scale your business to earn up to five-figures per month.

This is one of the best products to sell online or in-person to make money. You can sell your dog treats at local farmer’s markets, craft fairs, pet stores, or online using Etsy.

The global pet care market was valued at $150.67 billion in 2021. While people have been cutting back their spending in some areas due to inflation, the pet industry has continued to thrive!

People LOVE to spend money on their pets and treat them as part of the family.

Many pet treats at big box stores are filled with unhealthy ingredients that aren’t good for dogs. This is why the demand for healthy and delicious homemade dog treats is HIGH and continues to grow.

If this sounds like a fun opportunity for you, consider checking out Kristin’sfree workshophere.

She’ll teach you how to start your own dog bakery business from home. Just enter your name and email to sign up.

Kristin’s students are launching their own dog bakeries. Check out Randi’s recent success story below!

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Sell books and textbooks

If you have old textbooks or used books laying around at home, why not sell them online?

Sites, such as Bookscouter and Amazon compares offers from more than 30 book-buying vendors to help you make the most money.

Simplyhead to their website, search for the book you want to sell using the ISBN.

Then compare prices to decide where you want to sell your book and ship your book free. You’ll get paid via PayPal or a mailed check.

Rent out your space

You could earn between $100 – $400 per month by renting out your extra space.

As a Neighbor Host, you can make passive income by renting out your garage, driveway, basem*nt, attic, closet, bedroom, or any storage space.

You get to pick WHO, WHAT, and WHEN things are stored. Then enjoy automatic monthly deposits to your bank account.

How to get started as Neighbor Host:

1. List your space – Tell Neighbor about your spaces and how much you’d like to earn.
2. Respond to renters – Review renters requests (including what they want to store and when) and approve them.
3. Schedule a move-in – Schedule a move-in time with your new renter. That’s it!

Sell advertising space on your blog

If you have a blog or website, you may want to consider selling advertising space on it.

Companies will pay you to share banners or display ads on your site. It can be a great way to make money from home and provides a passive source of income too.

Below is a screenshot of how much money I made in ONE month from display ads on my blog.

The more pageviews your website gets, the more money you can potentially make!

But first, you need a blog. It only takes about 15 minutes to select your web hosting and set up your blog.

You don’t need to have any tech experience. The web host I used to start this blog makes it easy to get started. Then you can focus on creating fun content for your site.

You can check out this in-depth tutorial here. It’ll show you how to start a blog from scratch and make money online.

What should you blog about? You can write about anything you want. Below are some popular blog niches to get inspired:

• Travel Blog (Family travel, solo female travel, luxury travel, budget travel)
• Mom Blog (Single parent, new mom, parenting twins, homeschooling)
• Finance Blog (Investing, personal finance, frugal living, side hustles)
• Fashion Blog (Affordable fashion, luxury fashion, plus size or petite fashion)
• Health & Fitness Blog (Yoga, crossfit for working moms, postpartum fitness)
• Food Blog (Instant pot recipes, keto recipes, vegan recipes, family meals)
• Career Developement Blog (Working from home, productivity hacks, learning new skills)
• Relationship Blog (Dating, marriages)
• Gaming Blog (Tutorials, product reviews, trends)
• DIY Blog (Arts & crafts, home decor, tiny homes, furniture, flooring, painting)

Need some more guidance? Sign up for my free course below that will show you exactly how I earn over $100,000 per year from blogging.

Read Next: How to become a full-time blogger

Sell your services as an online proofreader

If you find yourself catching typos or grammar mistakes when reading content online, then proofreading can be a great opportunity for you.

As an online proofreader, you can earn a median of $60,000+ a year working for yourself. If you have an eagle eye, this can be a great way to make extra money.

And you don’t need a degree or any prior experience to do this. You can run your proofreading side hustle in just 2-3 hours per week using free tools like Google Docs, Grammarly, and PayPal.

My friend Caitlin from Proofread Anywhere began proofreading online as a part-time side hustle. She was able to scale her business quickly and now teaches others how to make money from home as a proofreader.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to find paid work as a proofreader, consider checking out Caitlin’s free workshop.

In this free training, you’ll learn how proofreading could be your ticket to lifestyle freedom and financial security.

You’ll also learn how to attract clients and create a profitable freelance business as a proofreader, just like Caitlin did.

Get paid to share pins on Pinterest

Do you like using Pinterest? Why not get paid to share pins on the platform!

As a Pinterest virtual assistant, you’ll get paid to help grow your client’s reach on the platform.

Pinterest virtual assistants are in high demand right now because it can be a great way for businesses to drive traffic to their website or product page.

You can earn up to $100 per hour, depending on how many clients you take on.

FREE Pinterest Workshop: If this sounds like a fun opportunity for you, consider checking out this FREE workshop.

It’ll show you how to get started as a Pinterest virtual assistant, how much money you can make, and how to find clients. You can sign up for free here.

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• How to become a Pinterest virtual assistant
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Sell used furniture

If you have used or antique furniture, you can make money by selling your items online. Even if you don’t have used furniture to sell right now, this is one of the best things to buy to make money.

Sites, such as Facebook Marketplace or eBay are good places to list your used furniture for sale. This is how to make quick money in one day.

We recently listed our IKEA dining table online and in less than 24 hours – it was sold for $540.

My friends Rob and Melissa from Flea Market Flipper make a full-time living by selling used furniture and other items online. Check out this patio table they bought for $100 and resold for $900!

They look for hidden treasures online or at local thrift stores to buy and resell for profit. This can be a great way to find easy things to resell.

Does this sound like a fun side hustle opportunity for you? If so, consider checking out Rob’s FREE workshop.

In this free training, he’ll teach you how to find the best things to buy and sell for profit online.

To make sure your items sell, you’ll want to be thorough and complete in your online listing. Adding high-quality photos of the item can also help you sell stuff faster.

Read Next: Flea Market Flipping – Make money flipping stuff for profit

Design and sell t-shirts

Websites likeSpreadshop make it easy to make money selling your designs.

This is an online marketplace that allows you to customize and design products and sell them through free user-created shops.

How to start selling on Spreadshop:

1. Create and Upload a Design:Upload any image toSpreadshop. It’s free and easy.
2. Spreadshirt Sells Your Design on Products:Spreadshop will instantly create a collection from your image and their catalog of awesome products. There’s no shop management necessary – they will market your products for you.
3. Get Paid:You can get paid by check or PayPal. This can be a great way to make $100 a day.

Deliver food with DoorDash

Walk, drive or bike ride to make local deliveries with DoorDash. You can earn between $15-$25 per hour.

You just need your smartphone and a mode of transportation to get started.

Get paid to grocery shop

Instacartis an app that connects you to customers who need groceries.

This website lets customers shop from local grocery stores online, then sends an Instacart Shopper to fulfill and deliver the order the same day.

As anInstacart Shopper, you’ll get paid to go to the grocery store and shop for others.

There are no set hours or days, which means you can shop as much or as little as you want, anytime you want. This can be a great way to make $100 a day.

To get started, head to shoppers.instacart.com to create your free account.

Resell stuff on Amazon FBA

Amazon FBA program can be a great platform to resell items online. You can buy stuff for a discount and resell these items on Amazon for a profit.

Jessica fromThe Selling Familystarted her business on eBay making $1,000 per month.

When she switched to fulfillment by Amazon, she was up to scale her business to over$5,000 per month while working part-time.

If you’re interested in selling on Amazon, check out Jessica’s free workshop.

In her free workshop, you’ll learn why Amazon is the best reseller marketplace, how to set up your Amazon seller account, and easy ways to find profitable inventory.You can click here to sign up.

Read Next: How to make money on Amazon’s FBA program

Sell your clothing and shoes

If you have gently used clothing or shoes that you no longer need, you can make money by selling them on apps such as Fashionphile, Rebag, or Poshmark.

I used to work at a popular thrift store company as a side-job during college. Many of the donated clothes were thrown out or taken to landfill.

Now, when I want to get rid of old clothes, I like to sell them online or take them directly to charity centers.

Fashionphile is a free site that will buy your gently used handbags and other designer goods. Just sign up for a free account and take a photo of the item you want to sell with your phone. Fashionphile will contact you with a cash offer.

Sell websites

You may have heard of buying and flipping real estate. Another great way to make money online is to buy and flip websites.

Yes, it’s such a thing and it can one of the most profitable items to sell.

Flippa is the most well-known online marketplaces where you can buy and flip websites.

It currently has aTrustScore rating of 4/5 on TrustPilot,making it one of the highest-rated sites to buy and sell businesses for profit.

Over 1.5 million people have used Flippa to buy websites, mobile apps or online businesses.

You can also start a blog, grow it, then sell it on Flippa. This is what my friend Tracie Fobes did. In 2009, she started a frugal living blog called Penny Pinchin’ Mom.

Without any knowledge of blogging or SEO, she was able to grow it and eventually earn over $18,000 per month. In 2019, she sold her website for over $300,000!

Read Next: How to start a blog that makes money

Sell your photos

If you enjoy taking photos, whether professionally or as a hobby, you can make money by selling your photos online.

SmugMug is the best site to sell your photos. In just 15-minutes, you can set up your photography business with SmugMug.

They provide all the marketing tools you need to make money from your side hustle.

Other popular sites includes Shutterstock, Getty Images and 99 Designs.

Photos in high demand right now include images of people (kids, adults), people working, travel, food, cities, nature, and photos of things (tools, books, laptops).

Read Next: 15 fun hobbies that make money

Sell your electronics

If you have some old electronics laying around at home, why not sell them for cash? This is a great way to clear up space and make money in the process.

You can sell old phones, tablets, computers, and iPods on Gazelle.

This website gives you an instant offer for your old device. It takes less than a minute to see how much your item is worth. If you like the offer, Gazelle will ship your item for free and you’ll get paid fast.

Sell your handmade crafts

If you enjoy making handmade goods, such as jewelry, ceramics, hair scrunchies, or wall hangings, you can make money selling your items online.

Etsy and Facebook Marketplace are the most popular platforms to sell your handmade items.

Take a few quality photos of your product, create your free listing, set your price and post it online. This is one of the best creative things you can sell to make money.

Read Next: How to make money selling stuff on Amazon FBA

Sell old toys & games

Many people are wondering – What can I sell to make money from home?

If you have old kid’s toys at home, this is one of the best things to sell to make quick cash. You can sell toys, action figures, video games, puzzles, dolls, and board games on sites such as Facebook Marketplace, eBay or Craigslist.

Another idea is to pick up gently used toys at local thrift stores or flea markets, clean them up and resell them for a profit online. If you’re looking for things to sell to make money as a teenager, this can be a good option.

Baby items are also something you can sell to make extra income.

Read Next: How to flip thrift store items for profit

Sell subscription boxes

Subscription boxes have blown up in recent years. From meal kit delivery services like Chef’s Plate to boxes filled with dog toy products like Bark Box, this trend is growing and here to stay.

Start by brainstorming ideas for a subscription box you can create. Think about your target customers such as stay-at-home moms, pet parents, toddlers, makeup or skincare addicts, fitness enthusiasts, and so on.

Sites like Cratejoy provide a convenient and easy platform to sell your subscription box. This is an online marketplace specifically designed for subscription box owners.

Sell your gift cards

Gift cards are popular gift ideas, especially when people are not sure what else to buy. Sometimes though, we receive gift cards to stores we don’t visit or like. Instead of letting it go to waste, why not sell it online for cash?

Websites such as Card Cash and Raise resells unwanted gift cards or you can trade your gift card for a brand new gift card from available brands.

It’s free to list a card, and you’ll get paid via check in the mail, ACH deposit or PayPal.

Sell digital products

If you have some basic graphic design skills, one of the best things to sell online is digital prodcuts such as printables.

Ideas include kid’s coloring sheets, wedding invitations, home management printables, planners, budgeting worksheets, homeschool worksheets, printable party games, kid’s wall art, and so on. You can use a website, such as Canva to easily create your digital designs.

Then you can sell your printables through your website, Shopify store or Etsy. You don’t have to worry about physical inventory.

You create the digital product once and sell it over and over again. This can be a great way to make passive income if you promote your products the right way.

Sell your deisnger handbags & accessories

If you have some gently used designer handbags that you’re no longer using, you can sell them online to make fast money.

Fashionphile and Rebag of my favorite sites that will pay you for your designer goods.

Fashionphileis a fashion resell site where consumer’s can buy and sell women’s luxury designer handbags, jewelry, and accessories. If you’re looking to declutter or make space for new items, this is one of the best sites to sell your designer goods.

Sell pet supplies

With more people making their pets a part of their families, it’s no surprise that the pet product industry is thriving.

To get started, brainstorm some unique ideas you can bring to the table. Here are a few examples to get you inspired:

• High fashion dog clothes
• Dog clothing for cold weather environments
• Clothing made specifically for certain breeds of dogs (Greyhounds, Dachshunds, and so on)
• Costumes for dogs (Halloween, holidays, weddings, birthday parties, and so on)/
• Food bowls, dog leashes, cat toys, pet beds, and so on

You can use an online platform, such as Shopify, to make it easy to sell your pet supplies. Shopify is an all-in-one commerce platform that makes it easy to start or grow a business.

Then use a third-party retailer, such as Oberlo to stock your store. With Oberlo, you can dropship pet supplies and easily add products to your online store.

This means you can sell products for dachshund lovers without having to buy or deal with inventory.

Read Next: 7 fun ways to make money for dog lovers

Sell video game consoles

If you have video games or gaming consoles laying around at home, these are two popular items you can sell to make extra money today.

Many people are spending more time at home and looking for new hobbies to try.

You can list them on Facebook Marketplace or Craiglist. Check to see what other gaming systems and video games are selling for near you.

Sell sports equipment

Sports equipement is a popular item to sell. Many people are looking for gently used equipement, especially for kids who are getting into playing sports. You can list items on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or try selling them to the store Play It Again Sports.

Pet sitting with Rover

If you enjoy hanging out with dogs, you could get paid to pet-sit and play with dogs.

Roveris an online network that connects dog walkers and sitter to pet owners in your area. All you need is your phone to get started.

As a dog walker or pet sitter with Rover, you can set your own rates to make sure you’re charging a fair price. It’s free to sign up.You can learn more and get started here.

Virtual assistant

If you have…

✓ A computer with an internet connection
✓ Enjoy sharing content on social media
✓ Can read and respond to emails

… then you may want to consider becoming a virtual assistant.

A virtual assistant provides services to organizations, companies or individuals. It can be a great way to make extra money from home. As a virtual assistant (VA for short), there’s a wide range of services you can get paid to offer.

Depending on how many clients you decide to take on and your experience, you can make $100 a day (or more) as a VA.

The amount of money you make will depend on your experience, skills, education, and so on.

My friend Gina Horkey, the mastermind behind FullyBookedVA, started her VA business part-time in 2014.

Within 6 months, she was earning over $4,000 per month and was able to quit her 9-5 job to pursure her VA business full-time in less than a year.

For the past 7+ years, she’s helped thousands of people build thriving virtual assistant and freelance writing businesses.

Thanks to her teachings, some of her students are earning upwards of $10,000+ per month.

No matter what your current skillset or income goals are, Gina can help you create a secure and stable future as a VA. Not sure where to start? Check out this step-by-step guide here.

And if you’re ready to join Gina’s complete signature training, check out FullyBookedVA.

Here you’ll follow a step-by-steppathway to booking your very first paying client (or three!) and getting paid to be a killer VA!

Freelance writing

Freelance writing can be a great way to make money online. If you enjoy writing, but you’re not ready to start your own blog, working as a freelance writer is one of the best creative ways to make money.

You can find paid writing gigs on sites like Fiverr or Upwork. But if you want to stand out from the crowds and learn how to find high-paying jobs, consider checking out FullyBookedVA.

My friend Gina Horkey, the mastermind behind Fully Booked VA, went from making $0 to $100,000 per year from freelance writing.

In her comprehensive course, she’ll show you the exact strategies she used to build a six-figure freelance writing and VA career and how to land the type of work you want.

Babysitting

Many people are looking for reliable babysitters during the holiday season to take care of their children while they are working or running errands. If you love children, this can be a great opportunity to make extra money.

To find paid babysitting and nanny jobs, I recommend starting your search on Sitter City.

It’s the largest and fastest growing service for finding high-quality caregivers for child care, housekeeping, and more.

Cleaning homes

If you are a freelancer or small business owner that is looking to attract more customers, Thumbtack can be a great way to get more exposure.

Thumbtack is a free app used by over a million customers to find and hire pros like you.

Whether it’s a housekeeper, landscaper, DJ, or anyone – Thumbtack connects people with local professionals for their projects. This can be a great way to make extra money and sell your services.

Handy work and odd jobs

If you’re good at fixing things or doing odd jobs around the house, such as painting, assembling furniture, mounting a TV on the wall, hanging a picture or installing lights – you could get paid for your services.

Websites like Handy.com can help you find work as a handyman in your neighborhood. You can earn up to $45/hour/job as a handyman.

The top pros on Handymake over $1,000 a week! This can be a great way to make extra money by helping people with their everyday to-dos.

Your knowledge

Did you know that there is a YouTube called “How to unzip a compressed file folder”?

It has nearly 800,000 views!

If you’re knowledgeable about a particular topic or area, consider sharing your expertise in an online course and selling it.

Go ahead and create your course. Somebody wants to buy it. Creating a selling a course can be a great way to make money online.

Thinkific and Udemy are the most popular platforms to sell courses.

Sell candles

Selling scented candles can be a great way to make money from home. The two most popular candles to sell today are soy and paraffin wax.

Soy candles are great if you’re looking to market to an eco-friendly audience. However, paraffin wax candles are more affordable and are stronger scented than soy.

You can sell your candles on sites like Etsy, Shopify, through your blog, social media, local farmer’s markets, or craft fairs.

Bath Bars

Bath bars continue to remain popular and this is one of the best things to sell to make money.

You probably have most of the materials you need to make bath bars at home, so the start-up costs are inexpensive.

There are many types of bath bars you can make to sell online or in local stores.

This includes the classic bath bar, jewel bath bars, crystal bath bars, themed bath bars, and aromatherapy bath bars.

Your wedding dress

More and more brides are choosing to buy used wedding dresses.

While some people like to hold on to their dress for sentimental reasons, you may want to consider selling it to make easy money. This can help recoup some of the cost of the dress and make room in your closet.

I recently sold my wedding dress on Facebook Marketplace for $800. Other popular sites you can selling your dress include Still White, PreownedWeddingDresses.com, and Once Wed.

Things to sell to make money FAQs

What can I sell to make money fast?

There are many ideas mentioned in this post that you can sell to make money fast. My favorite thing to sell is old stuff you don’t use anymore.

If you took a look around your home, I’m sure you’ll find items that you don’t need or no longer use. Why not sell them to make some extra money?

Read Next: 18 best items to buy and resell online

What handmade items sell the best?

If you’re interested in selling handmade items, this can be a great way to make money. You can sell your handmade items using online platforms such as Shopify, Etsy, your blog, Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist.

Handmade items that sell the best include dog treats, clothing, jewelry, artwork (paintings or sculptures), accessories (hats or scarves), dolls, hair accessories, scented candles, subscription boxes, and bath bars.

What can I sell for $1,000?

There are many ways to make $1,000 fast. Some single items that you can sell for $1,000 include:

A website – Flippa is an online marketplace where you can buy and flip websites for a profit.

Your own e-course. Many bloggers create high-value online programs and sell them for $1,000+.

You can teach anything, such as how to learn a language, how to start a blog, SEO for beginners, iPhone photography for bloggers, and so on. The possibilities are endless. I recommend using Thinkific to create and sell your course.

You can pawn a gaming laptop, high-end watches, jewelry, an old car, a smartphone, a digital camera, a tablet, gym equipement, a designer handbag, and so on.

Where can I sell things to make extra cash?

Below are some apps and online marketplaces where you can sell your stuff or skills for money.

• Facebook Marketplace
• Craigslist / Kijiji
• eBay
• Etsy
• Shopify
• Bookscouter
• Amazon
• Gazelle
• Poshmark
• Mecari
• OfferUp
• LetGo