How to Turn Your Old Student Stuff Into Extra Cash

Last updated: 14/05/2026, 16:04

Student life moves quickly.

One term you need a textbook, a desk lamp, a hoodie, a calculator, a set of folders or a few kitchen basics. A few months later, they might be sitting in a drawer, under your bed, or packed in a box you keep meaning to sort out.

That stuff still has value.

Jogiton gives UoM students a simple way to sell unwanted items to other students who actually need them.

Your old items could be someone else’s fresh start

When students arrive at university, move accommodation, change courses or start a new year, they need useful things quickly.

That could be clothing, course materials, bedding, storage, kitchenware, hangers, lamps, books, stationery or small room essentials.

The things you no longer use might be exactly what another student is looking for.

Selling them does three things at once: you clear space, make some extra money, and help another student avoid paying full price.

Start with the obvious wins

You do not need to list everything at once.

Start with items that are easy to photograph, easy to describe and likely to be useful to another student.

Good starting points include:

Clothing you no longer wear. Course books you no longer need. Study supplies from completed modules. Room items from previous accommodation. Kitchen basics you have duplicates of. Storage boxes, lamps, hangers, mugs, plates and bedding that are still in good condition.

If you can imagine another student needing it, it is probably worth listing.

Be honest and make it easy

Good selling is not about making an item sound perfect. It is about making the buyer feel confident.

Use clear photos. Show the actual item. Mention any marks, wear or missing parts. Give useful details like size, condition, edition, module relevance, quantity or measurements.

Students are more likely to buy when they know what they are getting.

A simple, honest listing is better than an over-polished one that leaves questions unanswered.

Price it like a student

The best listings usually feel fair.

Think about what you would pay if you needed the item today. If something is barely used, price it sensibly below the cost of buying new. If it has wear, reflect that in the price. If you just want it gone quickly, make that obvious with a good-value price.

A student marketplace works best when both sides feel like they have won.

Clear space before it becomes a problem

Most students only realise how much stuff they have collected when they are moving out.

By then, everything feels rushed.

Selling earlier makes life easier. You can clear your room gradually, avoid last-minute panic, and get money back from items that would otherwise sit unused.

Your old student stuff does not need to gather dust.

List it, sell it, and give it another life.