Moving - Sell Fast Before Moving Day

A move is the perfect opportunity to free yourself from clutter. Fewer boxes to pack, less to carry - and you earn money in the process.

The Moving Timeline

4-6 Weeks Before: Sort Through

• Go systematically through shelves and cabinets
• Sort into “keep”, “sell”, “donate”
• Be honest: what hasn’t been touched in years?

3-4 Weeks Before: Scan & Sell

• Scan all sellable items with Bonavendi
• Use the optimization for maximum profit
• Ship to the buyers

2 Weeks Before: Alternatives

• List unsold items on Facebook Marketplace
• Use Little Free Libraries in your neighborhood
• Contact local thrift stores

Last Week: Wrap Up

• Donate or dispose of remaining items
• Payouts should have arrived
• Empty shelves = less moving stress

What’s Worth Selling?

Speed vs. Profit

When time is short:

• Choose “One Package” instead of optimized allocation in Bonavendi
• You’ll get less, but save time and shipping effort

When profit matters:

• Use the smart allocation
• 2-3 packages often bring significantly more

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Starting too late - Shipping and processing take time
• Listing everything at once - Work in batches instead
• Keeping worthless items - Don’t haul old CDs with no value out of nostalgia
• Unrealistic expectations - Not everything is valuable

Moving Sale Checklist

• Create a timeline (4-6 weeks)
• Go through books
• Sort media (CDs, DVDs, games)
• Scan with Bonavendi
• Ship packages
• Find alternatives for the rest
• Check payouts

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Last updated: February 2026