{"id":2872,"date":"2025-03-25T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T05:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/?p=2872"},"modified":"2025-11-12T17:58:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T15:58:56","slug":"debarras-demenagement-donnez-une-seconde-vie-a-vos-objets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/en\/debarras-demenagement-donnez-une-seconde-vie-a-vos-objets\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling your used furniture in French-speaking Switzerland: The complete guide 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2872\" class=\"elementor elementor-2872\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-422ca31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"422ca31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2526282 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2526282\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de1c840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de1c840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Meuble-recadre-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2909\" alt=\"Recycling furniture\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Meuble-recadre-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Meuble-recadre-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Meuble-recadre-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Meuble-recadre-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Meuble-recadre.jpg 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3abed2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3abed2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1913f6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1913f6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why selling your used furniture is more relevant than ever<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-358a4a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"358a4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We all tend to hoard things. Often, it&#039;s during a <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/en\/comment-bien-preparer-son-demenagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving<\/a> that we realize the extent of the <strong>used furniture<\/strong> and items that we could part with. Good news: in 2025, selling your used furniture in French-speaking Switzerland has never been so popular and easy! Driven by ecological and economic concerns, the <strong>second-hand market<\/strong> has exploded in recent years. The French-speaking Swiss, formerly more reserved, are massively adopting this practice, aware that it allows them to earn money, <strong>declutter<\/strong> its interior and do something for the planet by avoiding waste.<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3977615 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3977615\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f104d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23f104d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This complete guide gives you all the strategies and tips for <strong>sell your used furniture quickly online<\/strong>, whether via Facebook Marketplace, Anibis, Ricardo or Tutti.ch. We will cover current trends, how to set the right price, optimize your ads, and what to do if the sale proves difficult, in particular thanks to solutions from <strong>valuation<\/strong> and of <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/en\/services\/debarras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">storage room<\/a> offered by experts like Recyclage Express.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4f159a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c4f159a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The second-hand boom in French-speaking Switzerland (Trends 2025)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f6c87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03f6c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p>Switzerland is one of the European countries where online sales of second-hand items by individuals are most developed. The figures confirm this: platforms like Ricardo have over 1.5 million active users, with millions of items exchanged each year. In 2023, 71% of the items sold on Ricardo were second-hand, a clear increase reflecting a shift in mentality.<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p>Why this craze? While the economic aspect remains an important driving force (buying second-hand is cheaper), the ecological dimension has become essential. Faced with the nearly 700 kg of waste produced per capita per year in Switzerland, <strong>give a second life<\/strong> to objects is seen as a concrete solution to reduce our impact. Selling or buying second-hand allows us to avoid considerable CO\u2082 emissions (estimated at 162,000 tonnes avoided in 2023 just through Ricardo compared to new purchases).<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p>In addition, the <strong>second hand<\/strong> has become a trend, especially among young people (16-35 years old), who enjoy the pleasure of hunting for unique pieces and upcycling. Even major retailers like IKEA are getting in on the act with furniture buyback programs. The national Secondhand Day, organized every year, aims to encourage this sustainable practice.<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a68793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a68793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to sell your used furniture online? (Key Platforms)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adc23d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adc23d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In French-speaking Switzerland, several platforms dominate the market. <strong>online resale<\/strong> between individuals. Here are the essentials in 2025:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c230d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c230d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8ee9b0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8ee9b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3980f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c3980f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fr-fr.facebook.com\/marketplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/facebook-marketplace-max.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2976\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/facebook-marketplace-max.jpg 500w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/facebook-marketplace-max-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cd2ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7cd2ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d8f2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1d8f2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Facebook Marketplace:<\/strong> Integrated into the social network, it&#039;s the simplest and fastest solution for free local listings. Ideal for bulky furniture that requires local pickup. Its huge user base ensures high visibility. Communication takes place via Messenger. Cons: Requires a Facebook account, no integrated payment\/delivery, and vigilance against scams.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a4aa0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f1a4aa0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9553705 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9553705\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a267928 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a267928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anibis.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/anibis-logo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2977\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/anibis-logo.jpg 467w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/anibis-logo-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557ad26 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"557ad26\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f33bd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f33bd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Anibis.ch:<\/strong> The largest general classifieds site in Switzerland, a true institution. Free (paid options available), it offers a very wide selection and precise filters. This is often where you&#039;ll find more specific or rare items. Disadvantages: transactions and logistics must be organized yourself, and beware of phishing attempts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fc76c9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0fc76c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff74962 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff74962\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cfa355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5cfa355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anibis.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"93\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ricardo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-15442\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ricardo.jpg 474w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ricardo-300x59.jpg 300w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ricardo-18x4.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45e2d5c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45e2d5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a59e40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a59e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Ricardo.ch:<\/strong> The historic Swiss online auction platform also offers fixed-price sales. Its strengths include a national community, a secure payment and valuation system, and postal delivery options. Ideal for maximizing the price of valuable items or reaching all of Switzerland. Constraint: commission on sales (~9%). Consider writing your ad in French and German for maximum reach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afdcb47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"afdcb47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22021c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22021c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cceea0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8cceea0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anibis.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tutti.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-15443\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tutti.jpg 474w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tutti-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tutti-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tutti-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70df59b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70df59b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db87304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db87304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tutti.ch:<\/strong> Classified ads site <strong>free<\/strong>, very popular and easy to use. Works similarly to Anibis (over-the-counter). Perfect for quickly clearing out current business without fees, especially locally. No auction options or integrated payment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db0e0b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7db0e0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382b0ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"382b0ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p>These last three platforms (Anibis, Ricardo, Tutti) are part of the Swiss Marketplace Group, pooling their strengths against Facebook.<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p><strong>Advice :<\/strong> Don&#039;t hesitate to publish your ad on several sites (e.g. Facebook + Anibis) to reach a wider audience.<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08790b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08790b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expert tips for a successful second-hand furniture sale<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80c8d6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80c8d6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Selling furniture online requires a bit of planning. Here are our updated tips for 2025:<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1fa23c e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1fa23c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95a7d91 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95a7d91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-title-color=\"#373737\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68494fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68494fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Define the right price and timing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4deaec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4deaec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Timing:<\/strong> Summer (June-September) is peak moving season in Switzerland, and therefore a good time to sell. Plan ahead!<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Realistic Price:<\/strong> Forget sentimental value. For <strong>estimate the value of your furniture<\/strong>, search for similar items on the platforms. Take into account the condition (a near-new item can be worth ~50% of new, a used one much less), the brand, and the size (the bigger it is, the more attractive the price should be).<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Strategy :<\/strong> If you&#039;re in a hurry, set your price slightly below market value. If you have time, start a little higher and gradually lower it if necessary. Don&#039;t be too quick to haggle if the item generates interest. For an expert appraisal of valuable items, auctioneer websites can offer appraisals.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29656b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29656b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-title-color=\"#373737\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca84466 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca84466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Take care of the photos: your visual showcase<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65a31f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65a31f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Quality Above All:<\/strong> Bright, sharp photos taken from multiple angles (front, back, sides, details) are crucial. Use daylight and a neutral background.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Visual Honesty:<\/strong> Clearly show any defects (scratches, stains). Transparency inspires confidence.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Staging:<\/strong> Present the piece of furniture in a pleasant context (cushions on a sofa, vase on a table) to help the buyer visualize it, but without hiding the essentials. Give an idea of the scale if possible. Clean the piece of furniture before photographing it!<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0538f2a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0538f2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-title-color=\"#373737\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4d3d1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4d3d1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Write a complete and honest description<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e3648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0e3648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Key Information:<\/strong> Be sure to include: type of furniture, exact dimensions (L x W x H), materials, color, brand\/model (if known), and precise general condition. These details also help search engines.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Transparency:<\/strong> Honestly describe the defects (see point 7 of the old article). An informed buyer is a satisfied buyer.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Storytelling (Optional):<\/strong> Briefly telling the story of the piece of furniture can add a human touch, but keep it factual. Include the replacement value if relevant. Attach a photo of the receipt if you have one.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Clear Conditions:<\/strong> Specify whether it is to be collected on site, whether delivery is possible (and at what cost), and the payment methods accepted (Cash, TWINT, etc.).<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d234f9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d234f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-title-color=\"#373737\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb141f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb141f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Understand buyers and communicate effectively<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e2a08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85e2a08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Buyer Profiles:<\/strong> Keep in mind the different motivations (bargain hunter, renovator, crush, reseller, collector). Adapt your approach if possible.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Responsiveness &amp; Politeness:<\/strong> Respond quickly (ideally within 24 hours) and courteously to messages, even to low offers (which you can politely decline).<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Scam Alert:<\/strong> Beware of suspicious messages (fake payment\/delivery services, requests for overpayment). Favor cash\/TWINT payments in person or secure systems on platforms like Ricardo. Never share sensitive banking information.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74ae34b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74ae34b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-title-color=\"#373737\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8d7280 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8d7280\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Choose the right platform and maximize visibility<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6783b39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6783b39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Multi-posting:<\/strong> Post on 2 or 3 platforms relevant to your type of <strong>furniture<\/strong> (eg: Facebook + Anibis for local, Ricardo for value\/national).<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Local Groups:<\/strong> Use local Facebook groups for sales\/swaps to reach a targeted and friendly audience. You can often share an Anibis link there. The Recyclage Express Facebook group is also a useful channel.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><\/p><ul><li><strong>Finalization:<\/strong> Arrange a clear delivery date. Ensure payment is received before the item is sold. Delete your listings once the sale is complete.<\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12958d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12958d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monnaie-recadre-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2916\" alt=\"moving and clearance quote\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monnaie-recadre-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monnaie-recadre-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monnaie-recadre-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monnaie-recadre-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/monnaie-recadre.jpg 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d93fd2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2d93fd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac1817b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac1817b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What if it doesn&#039;t sell? Alternatives: donation, clearance, and recovery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-035aa60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"035aa60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p>Despite your best efforts, your second-hand furniture isn&#039;t finding a buyer? There are several options available to you before thinking about taking it to the recycling center:<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><li><strong>The Gift:<\/strong> Associations like Caritas, Emma\u00fcs, or the Red Cross in French-speaking Switzerland often collect <strong>furniture<\/strong> in good condition to redistribute them to people in need. Contact local branches to find out their terms and conditions.<\/li><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><li><strong>The Professional Clearance Service:<\/strong> If you have a lot of items to evacuate (following a <strong>moving<\/strong>, an inheritance, or to make space), call on a specialized company such as <strong>Express Recycling<\/strong> is an effective solution. They take care of emptying everything and <strong>sort<\/strong>.<\/li><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><li><strong>Clearance with Valorization:<\/strong> The most approach <strong>eco-responsible<\/strong> ! Recyclage Express, for example, doesn&#039;t just throw things away. Thanks to its platform <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclage-market.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recycling Market<\/a>, they strive to <strong>to value<\/strong> as many recovered items as possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclage-market.ch\/concept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The concept<\/a> is simple: the <strong>furniture<\/strong> and items in good condition are cleaned, photographed and put up for sale on the site. The profits can sometimes reduce the cost of your clearance service. It&#039;s a great way to <strong>give a second life<\/strong> to your belongings, even if you don&#039;t have the time or inclination to sell them yourself. You can even offer your own furniture as <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclage-market.ch\/depot-de-meuble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consignment store<\/a> through their service. Find out who they are and their commitment. This solution combines the practicality of <strong>storage room<\/strong> and the ecological and sometimes economic benefits of the <strong>resale<\/strong>In particular, they offer a specific furniture clearance service.<\/li><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol><p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-194f0d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"194f0d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Innovations facilitating the second life of furniture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1194a6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1194a6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p>The sector is innovating to simplify the <strong>resale<\/strong> and the <strong>recycling<\/strong> :<\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><li><strong>Specialized Platforms:<\/strong> Sites like Recyclage Market offer a more professional second-hand buying\/selling experience (verified products, warranty, discounted prices).<\/li><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><li><strong>Adapted Delivery Services:<\/strong> Transportation is a major obstacle. Companies like Recyclage Express offer fast delivery of bulky items purchased second-hand in French-speaking Switzerland, facilitating transactions between individuals.<\/li><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><li><strong>Brand Commitment:<\/strong> Buyback programs (e.g. IKEA) and the emergence of upcycling (creative renovation) show a growing appreciation of second-hand goods. Learn to <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/en\/lart-du-recyclage-comment-trier-pour-mieux-recycler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better sorting to better recycle<\/a> also becomes a key skill.<\/li><!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --><li><strong>Eco-design:<\/strong> Some manufacturers are now thinking about the durability and resale value of their <strong>furniture<\/strong>.<\/li><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa2b06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"faa2b06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: Giving a second life, a simple and virtuous gesture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92e82b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92e82b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Selling your used furniture in French-speaking Switzerland is more accessible and relevant than ever. Whether for economic or ecological reasons, or simply for... <strong>declutter<\/strong> your space before a move, the online platforms and tips in this guide will help you succeed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>And if direct sales aren&#039;t your cup of tea or prove unsuccessful, there are solutions to give your belongings a second life. Donating to charities or using professional clearance services. <strong>eco-responsible<\/strong> like those offered by <strong>Express Recycling<\/strong> and Recyclage Market are excellent alternatives. Don&#039;t hesitate to ask for a <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclage-express.ch\/en\/devis\/debarras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free quote for your clearance<\/a>Participating in the circular economy is a positive step for your wallet and the planet. Happy selling or recycling!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to sell your used furniture quickly online. Learn how to target the right buyers, set the right price, use platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Anibis, take beautiful photos and describe your furniture in an attractive way. Give your objects a second life by recycling and upcycling. 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