What Can I Sell For $1,000?

May 15, 2023

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What can I sell for $1,000?

It’s a question many of us may think about but dare not say out loud. Selling something for $1,000 seems like a huge purchase.

The thing is, people are making these types of transactions every day.

If you’re wondering what you can sell for $1,000 or more, there are several high-ticket items to consider.

What Sells For Big Money?

The items that sell for big money are usually high-value items. This doesn’t always mean the item costs a lot of money.

It could just mean there’s a big demand for a specific item, making it very high value.

Brainstorming a List of Items to Sell For $1,000

The best place to start is by brainstorming a list of items that could be sold for $1,000. Look around your home at your possessions and ask yourself: what can I sell for $1,000?

I’ve also done some research on this topic to help narrow down some general categories of high-value items. This includes things like:

Antiques
Electronics
Furniture
Tickets
Luxury items
Artwork

Artwork is something I wouldn’t have even considered adding to the list. But I went to eBay and saw quite a few art pieces for sale for around $1,000 under the ‘Collectibles’ category.

Then, consider which items you could get more easily than others. You’ll earn bonus points if you can find some valuable items used and fix them up to restore it to its original potential.

Best Things To Sell Right Now

Here are some of the best things to start selling for $1,000. These items are often in high demand, so you can expect them to sell quickly and for a lot of money.

1. Laptops

Most have laptops and computers in their homes as a necessity. With laptops especially, you get what you pay for. This is why I’m more than willing to spend $1,000 on a quality laptop, even if it’s gently used or refurbished.

Last summer, my old Macbook that I bought in 2017 crashed and I had to spend more than $1,300 on a Macbook Air. Apple products are especially expensive so if you know how to work on computers or can sell a high-value used laptop, you can make $1,000 quickly.

2. Vehicles

Another popular item to sell for $1,000 or more is cars. The average used car costs around $20,000 to $25,000. You can get a better deal if you’re able to sell a car privately rather than getting a quote from a dealership.

You can also consider selling other types of vehicles like a motorcycle or four-wheeler. Even an old RV can be sold for $1,000+.

3. Gym Equipment

Have a lot of specialty gym equipment? Items such as a bench press, elliptical, or a home gym set can also be sold as a bundle for $1,000.

Exercise bikes are also very popular and a Peleton bike costs anywhere from $1,495 to $1,825. Refurbished Peleton bikes start at $995.

4. Concert Tickets

Concerts can be pretty expensive, depending on who the singer is. I’ve heard some pretty crazy stories about the price of Beyonce and Taylor Swift tickets. If you can manage to get a few tickets to a major artist, you may be able to sell them for $1,000.

5. Bed Frame / Smart Bed Equipment

Smart bed equipment such as Sleep Number and Tempurpedic can cost thousands of dollars. If you can sell some of these items gently used, such as an adjustable bed frame, you’d have a good chance of still selling it for at least four figures.

6. Antique Furniture

Have you ever been antiquing before? This can be a fun way to hunt for gems and high-value items you can resell. There are tons of YouTube videos with tips on how to shop for antiques and determine their value.

You may even want to sell to antique dealers who can pay top dollar for your items.

7. Shoes

Certain types of shoes are not cheap these days. I know because I have a son who loves brands like Nikes and Jordans. They are nice-looking shoes, but I also have a secret plan to resell them when my son’s feet grow.

If you have a shoe collection or can buy name-brand shoes for cheap, you can easily sell a few pairs for a total of $1,000.

Stockx is actually a site we use to buy gently-used shoes from, and you can also resell shoes to them too.

8. Jewelry

Another item to sell for $1,000 is valuable jewelry made of real gold or diamonds. This includes necklaces, wedding rings, high-end watches, and more.

Be sure to shop around with different buyers to get the best price. You can try pawn shops or sites like Worthy that will inspect your jewelry items and offer you a fair price.

9. High-Value Electronics (Smartphone, tablet, camera)

Electronics are getting more and more expensive. Some people consider buying these items used to save money, but you can still make a good profit depending on what the item is. Newer models of smartphones, tablets, and cameras can be sold for top dollar as well as original or classic models for collectors.

Check online to see how much your items are selling for both new and used to guide your pricing. Sites like Buyback Boss make it easy to resell your used smartphones and other electronics.

10. Your Space or Spare Bedroom

Have a spare room? Consider renting it out on Airbnb. You can earn hundreds or more per week by renting out your spare room especially if you live in a prime location. If you live near restaurants, tourist attractions, or a major city, you can easily earn $1,000+ per month with Airbnb.

Airbnb provides a lot of tools to help with your listing, and they handle the finances so you won’t have to worry about collecting payment. You can also use this site to estimate how much you can earn based on your location and other factors specific to your listing.

What Can I Sell to Make Money Online? Creative Services

You can also sell creative services if you’re looking to make $1,000 quickly. You may be wondering what could I sell for $1,000 that I actually know how to do?

Don’t worry, there are tons of valuable services and skills you can use to generate this income. Below are a few ideas to get you started.

11. Freelance Writing

If you like to write, consider becoming a freelance writer and getting paid to write blog posts, website copy, and other content. I’ve been a freelancer since 2016 and can firmly say that this is the most profitable type of work I’ve ever done.

You can set your own rates and choose which clients you work with. As a newbie writer, you can easily start charging $100 per article. With experience and expertise, you can earn more. Check the link below to see sites that will pay you for a guest article and feel free to check out my other site, ChonceMaddox.com to learn more about earning money as a writer online.

How to Become a Freelance Writer

12. Graphic Design

Graphic design is another valuable skill you can offer, especially if you’re looking to make money from home. People are always looking to hire someone to create logos, website designs, templates, and more. Consider offering your skills on Fiverr or 99 Designs.

13. Printables and Templates

Printables are digital downloads that you can sell online. The most popular type of printables includes planning sheets, checklists, trackers, and even printable stickers. Visit Etsy to see how many people are successfully selling printables online.

Also, check out this free E-Printables Workshop to learn how you can earn $1,000 per month or more by creating and selling your own printables.

14. Virtual Assistant

Sometimes, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to make more money. Virtual assistants (or VAs) help bloggers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners with regular tasks and make decent money doing it.

If you prefer a support or assistant role, this is a great option for you. VAs can help with everything from scheduling social media content, checking emails, blog management, research, paying invoices, and more.

The good news is that most clients provide training and will teach you their processes so you don’t need a lot of experience or credentials to get started. You’ll earn around $20 to $30 per hour as a VA depending on your experience.

15. Pinterest Management

Love Pinterest? Consider becoming a Pinterest VA. Pinterest VAs are a specific type of virtual assistant that solely helps clients with their Pinterest account. This can include making and scheduling pins, research, joining group boards, optimizing boards, and so on.

Some Pinterest VAs charge by the hour but many charge a flat-rate fee of around $400 to $500 for monthly maintance services. Learn more about becoming a Pinterest VA here.