During the recent stay-at-home order in New Hampshire, many people across the state have been cleaning out attics along with the rest of their homes and finding items they no longer have a need for. Even if it’s not a valuable antique painting or a rare wristwatch, U.S. Cellular has some tips to potentially make a little money clearing out unwanted items.

“Now that New Hampshire’s stay at home order has been eased, it’s time for all the cleaning out to pay off,” said Matt Kasper, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in New England. “With smartphone apps, online selling platforms and secure payment options, it’s easier than ever to get cash for your old stuff from the palm of your hand.”

During this time, selling some of the excess items in your home can easily be turned into cash with the help of a smartphone. U.S. Cellular offers the following tips to help Maine residents get cash for their clutter or just find the best way to give it a new home:

• Use the Right App: Secondhand buying and selling apps let users easily sell their old stuff from their smartphone.

• With https://www.letgo.com Letgo, users can photograph the item they’re selling, upload it to the site, and start communicating with potential buyers. A chat feature in the app lets users communicate safely, so there’s no need to give out personal contact information. Plus, to optimize safety, you can check users’ profiles to see if they’re verified and if they have positive reviews before moving forward with a sale.

• Connect Using Social Media Sites and Groups: Tons of people are successfully buying and selling stuff through local Facebook garage sale groups, such as Manchester Online Yard Sale, Concord NH Yard Sale, Conway Online Yard Sale, or Laconia NH Online Yardsale. Buy from – and sell to – members of your community and make money on your unwanted items – from clothing to furniture and even used cars.

• Pro tip: Get the digital wallet apps Venmo or PayPal to make it quicker and easier to collect payment for your things (or to pay for the items you’re buying).

• Trade in Your Old Smartphone: U.S. Cellular’s trade-in program allows customers to get up to $450 for their old smartphones. Customers can visit uscellular.com to learn how to trade in their used smartphone. Plus, they’ll be doing something good for the environment.

• Donate it: If after trying different avenues and you still have items left over, consider donating the remaining items to a local charity of your choice. Keep in mind these charities may have new donation guidelines post COVID-19. Check the organization’s website or place a call before dropping off items. Most charities can provide a receipt to be used for tax

purposes all while supporting organizations that help others in your community, like The Lucky Dog Thriftshop in Nashua or OutFITters Thrift Store in Manchester.

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