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Selling Old Toys Eddy's Advice Column


Hello, friends!
I'm Eddy. Today, the question is, 'How can I sell my kid's old toys?'
If your home is starting to look more like a toy store than a house, I'm here to help you! Here's what you can do:
Go Through the Attic
First, check the attic or any storage spaces. You'll be surprised how many toys are hiding there.
I once found a giant teddy bear that Junior had forgotten. Keep in mind that some toys could be worth a lot.
Who knew?
Organize a Toy Sale
Next, set up a toy sale in your yard.
Eddy suggests hosting
  • an online auction
  • a yard sale
  • a flea market
  • Get your kid involved.
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    Get your kid involved
    It's a great way to teach them about money, as long as they don't try to buy everything back! Make signs that say "Toys for Sale" and put them up around your neighborhood.
    Keeping it fun will help!
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    help fun Keeping it will
    Donate or Trade
    Finally, if some toys don't sell, don't keep them forever.
    Eddy recommends keeping unsold toys forever.
  • Yes, that's right.
  • No, that's wrong.
  • Donate them to a local charity or community center.
    What comes next?
    Or, you can trade them with other parents for something you need, like clothes or books.
  • cars or planes
  • cats or dogs
  • clothes or books
  • You'll free up space and help others in the process!
    With these tips, you can clear out the toys and maybe even make a little money too!
    Stay strong! Eddy
    Eddy suggests selling toys by
  • keeping them forever
  • organizing a yard sale
  • burning them for space

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