I’ve moved twice in the past month and a half and have learned a few things in the process: summers are real hot in D.C., your bags should always fly free, second chances don’t come often, and the more stuff you have the harder it is to move around.  I have spent part of the last few weeks trying to cut down on the amount of stuff I own by applying minimalist principles to keep possessions to a manageable amount (i.e. an amount that fits in two suitcases).  I’ve cut this extra weight by recycling, donating, gifting, and selling various possessions.  For selling things I have primarily used eBay, although there are various other options (Craigslist, Amazon, etc).  Here is the step-by-step process I used to make $60 yesterday selling old basketball trading cards for only 45 minutes of work. Continue reading →