Too good to throw away, but no longer needed: there are many things with this fate in every household. And there have never been so many opportunities to get rid of them and earn some money at the same time. This is especially true for expensive branded goods, which many people are looking for. For other bargain hunters, environmental protection comes first. This is also confirmed by a recent survey: according to the Ipsos Institute, for six out of ten respondents it doesn't always have to be something new. 41 percent see second-hand shopping as a way of being able to afford high-quality items even when money is tight. 36 percent of those surveyed said that this could save money for other investments. Sustainability plays a particularly important role for academics. 50 percent cited it as a reason. But environmental protection is not just about education: the survey also found that it is more important to women than men. We know!

Stores

Designer labels You spent a lot of money on a designer piece and now it no longer fits? Absolutely annoying. But there are stores in almost every city that specialize in high-quality second-hand fashion. The addresses of many of them can be found in the store finder on the www.cash4brands.de website. And you might even find a suitable replacement for that discarded item there.

Children's stuff The little ones often grow out of everything quickly. So it's worth replacing second-hand items with used ones. In addition to second-hand stores for clothes and toys, almost all daycare centers and some elementary school regularly offer second-hand exchanges.

Extra tips: Stores either give fixed prices or take the items on consignment. In this case, the money is only paid once the items have been sold. Make a note of when and where things have been. And follow up.

Internet

The all-rounders It's the place to be for sellers and bargain hunters par excellence: eBay. If you find it too cumbersome to adhere to the bidding deadlines and don't want to run the risk of your items being auctioned far below their value, you should use the free Ebay classifieds. Here you can specify fixed prices or a basis for negotiation for your offers. Another all-rounder is Amazon. Here, however, a fee of 0.99 euros is charged per sale as well as a commission. On top of this comes the sales tax. So: expensive, but prominently placed.

rebuy.de Ideal for technical devices, but also for books, video games and more. Rebuy checks the old device and pays the seller the calculated price. It is then resold. If the selling price is over ten euros, sending it in is free of charge.

momox.de Here you can get rid of everything from books to clothes in one go. The practical thing is that you can find out the price yourself immediately on the site. Unfortunately, you won't get rich, but the effort is very low and Momox will cover the costs of sending in the items. A quick thing!

mädchenflohmarkt.de This is the right place for designer pieces and high-quality jewelry. If you don't feel like photographing, describing and posting your old items yourself, you can use the concierge service. However, you have to pay 40 percent of the selling price for this service. If you do the work yourself, you only pay ten percent of the proceeds to the portal.

wirkaufens.de Goodbye cell phone, you've had your day. And the tablet is with you: Anyone upgrading their technology can get rid of their old devices quickly and easily at "Wir kaufens". The portal was one of the first to buy and sell electronics.

Furniture Grandma's wing chair is beautiful, but it also takes up a lot of space. And the new sofa just had to go, but the old one is actually still good ... Experts known from various TV formats give great tips on how to get rid of even the bulky old pieces for cash on the portal www.clevermoebelkaufen.de

Extra tips: The more detailed you describe the item, the better it will sell. When photographing the items, make sure there is enough light and the background is a single color.

Flea market

From woman to woman Many discarded items can often be sold even better through direct contact. You can tell little stories and give advice. When offering clothes, it is important to include the sizes. If you don't want to haggle, you can also attach a price tag. You can also add "goodies". If you buy a pair of second-hand shoes, you can add a pair of socks. There are flea markets in almost all cities. Prices per meter of stall are usually between 5 and 15 euros. The only important thing is to reserve a place in good time. And don't forget to set your alarm clock.

Extra tips: If you want to sell clothes, you should have a standing mirror with you. After all, you would want to see yourself in your new used dress. And don't forget to bring change. Otherwise you may miss out on a lucrative deal.

Swap markets

kleiderkreisel.deThename says it all. You can not only buy and sell, but also swap. There is an extra button for this. Click on it and get in touch with the other person. Both parties must then quote the same price. There is also an offshoot of the portal: Mamikreisel for young parents(www.mamikreisel.de).

Women's group The most practical and definitely the most entertaining way to get a new second-hand item: Invite the girls, each bring discarded clothes and a bottle of Prosecco, and off you go. Guaranteed to be a fun evening!

Facebook Do you have a lot of female friends on Facebook, and some even have roughly the same dress size, a similar figure or the same shoe size? Simply set up a closed group with the women. Post photos of the clothes - someone will want them.

Taler, Taler There are various exchange platforms that have their own currency, such as the Taler exchange at www.swapy.de. These can be acquired in various ways. This is particularly practical because you don't have to wait for a specific swap partner, but are credited with Taler and can then use them later.

tauschbörsearbeit.de There are also portals for services, for example: an hour's gardening for a computer repair. A great idea!

Extra tips: You should take a close look at online exchange platforms. Are they really reputable? You can check this via the imprint. Do they provide personalized contact details? Another indication of a reputable platform is if the site has already been examined and rated by Stiftung Warentest.

Notices

The classic In supermarkets, they have been around for ages: notice boards. It's even better if you choose the board in the right place if possible. For example, children's clothes can be advertised on a notice board in the nursery, language books in the adult education center or the running shoe sale in the sports hall.

Extra tips: Write the telephone number at the bottom of the page several times in a row and cut in between - to tear off and take with you. And: indicate the dimensions of furniture, baby carriages or other items. A board like this can also be used as a contact exchange.