Downsizing - 2 yrs and counting
I'm two years and one day away from my planned retirement, and transitioning into full-timing. My wife and I realize that we've got a LOT of downsizing to do as we'll move from a 4 bedroom house to a ...
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I suspect the "correct" way to full time is just as varied as the people who choose to do it.
2gypsy found one way and a new residence to boot. soos went into it in another manner and is just as happy. I think the one consistency is knowing your own mind.
So far I've sold items on CL, private sales and am contemplating using a consignment shop for clothing. The very first items I rid myself of were from the kitchen probably because stuff from there constituted my largest collection. That was kinda funny as I've always tried to edit what I store and use in that room.
Next stop is seasonal items (again)and a lot of that will probably wind up on EBay as the payback there is fantastic from my POV. Made a tidy sum selling Christmas ornaments there last year. Didn't start listing until late October and by mid December everything I wanted to sell was gone, generally at an average of 78% of the original price.
Been selling excess and impulse purchased camping goods since last spring. I "box" the more mundane items (tent stakes, cording, table clips,etc) with bigger ticket items like lanterns so I get my outlay back without a loss to me. Following the seasons does a good job of maximizing interest and monetary return.
Ultimately, I'll be selling curtains, drapes to people in my building as they know it'll fit their space. Thank goodness for the mailroom bulletin board.
I know what large items I want to keep and have no problem paying the "toll" for them; this does not include items like electronics since they change up every few years. Since I do know where I'll wind up at the end of this adventure/bucket item, I do have a need, use and place to store goods w/o paying an extra cost for the privilege. On the bright side I will already have many basics and vetted extras for my new brick and mortar space when I move on to my next life want.
2gypsy found one way and a new residence to boot. soos went into it in another manner and is just as happy. I think the one consistency is knowing your own mind.
So far I've sold items on CL, private sales and am contemplating using a consignment shop for clothing. The very first items I rid myself of were from the kitchen probably because stuff from there constituted my largest collection. That was kinda funny as I've always tried to edit what I store and use in that room.
Next stop is seasonal items (again)and a lot of that will probably wind up on EBay as the payback there is fantastic from my POV. Made a tidy sum selling Christmas ornaments there last year. Didn't start listing until late October and by mid December everything I wanted to sell was gone, generally at an average of 78% of the original price.
Been selling excess and impulse purchased camping goods since last spring. I "box" the more mundane items (tent stakes, cording, table clips,etc) with bigger ticket items like lanterns so I get my outlay back without a loss to me. Following the seasons does a good job of maximizing interest and monetary return.
Ultimately, I'll be selling curtains, drapes to people in my building as they know it'll fit their space. Thank goodness for the mailroom bulletin board.
I know what large items I want to keep and have no problem paying the "toll" for them; this does not include items like electronics since they change up every few years. Since I do know where I'll wind up at the end of this adventure/bucket item, I do have a need, use and place to store goods w/o paying an extra cost for the privilege. On the bright side I will already have many basics and vetted extras for my new brick and mortar space when I move on to my next life want.
