# Sell the items you own | Pre-move | Moving to Ireland > Making a few more euros just before moving to Ireland could be a logical action. Here is why: Source: https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/sell-the-items-you-own/ Pre-move · Step 3 of 8 # Sell the items you own 2 min read · Updated 13 September 2026 Making a few more euros just before moving to Ireland could be a logical action. Here is why: - The standard domestic electricity supply in Ireland is 230 volts AC. Check your electronic devices’ voltages. Most of them are better off replaced than transported. - Shipping furniture and heavy items is costly. And, you will have an uncertainty about your new home’s size. So, think about replacement with new furniture. Some Irish websites you can find furniture and electronics: Harvey Norman: [https://www.harveynorman.ie/](http://www.harveynorman.ie/) Woodies:[ https://www.woodies.ie/](http://www.woodies.ie/) DID Electrical:[ https://www.did.ie/](http://www.did.ie/) Power City:[ https://www.powercity.ie/](http://www.powercity.ie/) EZ Living Furniture:[ https://www.ezlivingfurniture.ie/](http://www.ezlivingfurniture.ie/) Currys PC World:[ https://www.currys.ie/](https://www.currys.ie/) Littlewoods Ireland:[ https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/](http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/) ## How to get rid of your items **Online marketplaces:** Websites such as eBay and Craigslist allow you to list items for sale to a global audience, which can be a great way to reach potential buyers in your new country. **Social Media:** Platforms like Facebook and Instagram have bought and sell groups where you can post your items for sale. **Consignment shops or second-hand stores:** you can take your items to consignment shops or second-hand stores in your area, and they will sell them on your behalf. **Garage Sale:** you could hold a garage sale or yard sale in your current area before you move to get rid of items you no longer need. **Professional moving company:** If you're hiring a professional moving company, they may be able to help you sell your items or recommend a local service that can assist you. **Specialized Selling:** If you have items that are of a specific type, such as antiques or collectibles, you may be able to find specialized buyers or sellers who are interested in those items. Ultimately, the best option will depend on your specific circumstances and the items you need to sell. It's also recommended that you do your research and compare prices between different platforms. Eventually, get rid of your unsold items by via charity and with website you can offer your belongings for free. At least, it will be used by for someone rather than abandoned. ![](https://www.movingtoireland.co/apple-touch-icon.png) You have read 23% of this guide ## Keep reading in the Moving to Ireland app The rest of **Sell the items you own** — about 1 minute more — is in the app, free to download, alongside 98 other guides and a checklist built around your own move. 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