Garage sales
A popular way to earn some extra cash on the side is to have a garage sale. Go through your old things and choose items to part with. Ensure they are good quality and not junk. A garage sale is about having fun, but is also serious business. Check out sites such as www.garagesales.com.au, www.egarage.com.au , and www.garagesalesaustralia.com.au where you can get tips, post your garage sale dates or look for other sales.
Markets
Another good way to make money selling your own stuff is at the markets. At markets such as Camberwell Market in Melbourne (www.sundaymarket.com.au ) or Paddington Markets in Sydney (www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au ) you can either sell your second-hand products or things that you have designed and made yourself. You usually have to register and pay for a stall, but then you are free to flog your wares and watch the cash roll in!
Ebay & other online auctions
Everyone knows about the phenomenal success of eBay, the world’s biggest auction site. Advertising your products to be sold is not a new idea — the Trading Post newspaper is still going strong — but eBay is now a must-visit for anyone looking to sell their goods online, or source anything at a good price. The convenience, ease and safety of selling on eBay and other similar online auction sites is attractive to sellers and buyers. And it seems you can get rid of almost anything! Check out www.ebay.com.au , www.ebid.com.au and www.dealsdirect.com.au
Rewards schemes
As a member of online rewards schemes such as www.emailcash.com.au and www.pureprofile.com.au , you can earn reward points for doing a whole range of things including online shopping, reading email, answering surveys, clicking on links and more. Once you have accumulated enough reward points, you can convert them to reward cash then redeem your reward cash for real money or merchandise. It’s a quick and easy way of making money or gaining rewards, especially if you spend a lot of time in front of a computer. They offer many options for redeeming your rewards including cash; items such as perfume, books, and magazine subscriptions; and you can even donate it to charity.
Op shops & second-hand
Some op shops and other second-hand shops, such as bookshops, will pay you a small sum for your second-hand goods. There are also options to do this online. Designer clothing is often in great demand, as long as it is in good condition.
Swap shops
Finally, this won’t actually make you any money but is a good tip on how to get new products for nothing! Swap shops are popping up all over the Internet and basically entail people swapping one item for another. This is a popular option for girls interested in fashion, as they can log on and swap an Alannah Hill dress for a pair of Sass & Bide jeans! Other schemes, such as www.bagborrowandsteal.com from the United States, involve charging a small subscription fee, which allows you to borrow the latest “It” bag from the site, returning it after a period of time. High fashion is much more accessible!
Enter competitions!
How often do you see a competition advertised in a magazine and turn the page, thinking, “I’d never win”? Well, someone has to, don’t they? So pick up that pen or log on to the Internet and start entering! Often all that’s required is 25 words or less on a topic. How wrong can you go in 25 words or less? Some tips are: make your 25 words catchy, original, make it positive and mention the product advertised.
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