16.4.13

Craigslist Moving Challenge: Part 2


For those of you who haven't read about out Craigslist Moving Challenge, we're trying to see if we can declutter and pay for part of our move but selling our unwanted furniture on Craigslist.  We are now at T minus ten days until our move and our place is in a complete state of chaos.

Seriously, just look at the picture of our living room and tell me it's not insane.  Yup, that's our life in boxes!  At least I can say that our taxes are ready to submit (which is good because we couldn't pack my office until we were finished sorting receipts) and most of our fragile items are packed.  Woo hoo!  Now we can start on the closets, which are more satisfying because I'm sure I'll find some items to donate to the RLP Shelter Foundation Garage Sale.  I'm hoping to get rid of as much as possible but we've also found some treasures like our gold coffee table and our siesta chairs along the way.

Here's an update on how we're doing:

FOR SALE:
Coffee Table
Foot Stool
Flokati Rug
Big Red Painting
Triple Convex Mirror
Teak Nesting Tables
Outdoor Bistro Set
Small BBQ
Pink Umbra Chair
Black End Table
Brass Lamps
Chrome Sputnik Lamp
Black Tiered Table
 
We may have added the odd item to our list since last time.  I'm still looking at the lamps and nesting tables and debating how I feel.  I really like them but I don't think I want to move them.  It may be time to drop the prices a bit just to get rid of everything.
 

SOLD:
Coffee Table
Big Red Painting
Triple Convex Mirror
Foot Stool
Small BBQ
Outdoor Bistro Set
 
TOTAL PROFIT:
$410
 
So far, we're doing pretty well, although I had hoped to be doing better.  I really need to devote a little time to actually managing our Craigslist posts but I think we'll still end up with a significant portion of our move paid for. 
 
We're also hoping not to have too many huge purchases for a while.  I have some big plans to modify things we already have to suit the new house so expect some DIYs in the weeks to come!
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