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10 easy ways to make quick cash
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Perhaps you’re looking for easy ways to make money online from the comfort of your sofa, or perhaps you want to make sure your credit report is accurate and up to date so you can get the best deals.
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Hello I have hundreds of old Marvel comics, do you know the best way to sell them.
Many thanks.
Hi, Rita
The best way to sell your Marvel Comics is by:
1. Holding a Carboot Sail
2. Have you considered selling them on Ebay/Amazon]
or 3. giving them to a local comics store/ (if there old) antiques
Hope it helps
Joanne (:
Selling comics is very hard, it all depends on whether they are UK or US editions, the grade (condition) and overall collectability (first issue, key issue, first appearance of…etc)..I personally wouldnt try at carboots as your get a fraction of what theycould be worth…eBay is good, but you need to know about the comics to give good descriptions etc. If you need any further advice Im more than happy to help…you can give me an idea of what you have, I can guide you better.
can anyone help me? i’m a desperate father and recently started a new family, i do work a full time job but need to earn more, i want to earn from home but not so much on the internet as it confuses me, i heard about stuffing envelopes etc but dont know where or how to look for this please help
J
Hi Jamie,
We’re having a brainstorm in the office to try and come up with some ways to help you. Sorry to hear about your predicament and we will do our best to help. Keep checking this article as we will post some tips for you soon.
Lauren
There is brand new ready-to-go home business plan you should try; It’s Called “No Money? No Problem…And it’s Free to look over to see if it’s for you. Here’s the link – Gorilla-In-a3PieceSuit.info
Good Luck!!!
Work hard
Hi there pepole,
Car boots are a good way to make extra cash, ask freinds family ect if they want rid of some junk you will be amazed what pepole will buy, here are some things pepole do buy, bikes, dvds, clothes ,pictures in frames, camping goods, old computers, moniters, baby clothes washed, prams, kitchin items, garden items ie pots plants, mobile phones can bring good mony but dont let them haggle you two low there is always another punter on the way… best of luck remember your there to make mony not freinds……bye take care
On one of your TV morning show appearances you talked about using your car as advertising space for companies. Please supply details of how/who to contact for more info.
Thanks,
Hi Pamela. There are a couple of companies that do this. We mention them in this article https://www.moneymagpie.com/make-money/make-100-a-month-with-ads-on-your-car. It’s not easy to be accepted though. The companies have pretty strict ideas on what kind of car they want and how much driving you do. Still, it’s worth getting in touch with them!
Has anyone got any companies that need mystery shoppers as the ones on the internet want money to join? What’s all this about
One of the best mystery shoppers are retaileyes.com, get plenty of jobs but can sometimes go a bit quiet, may not make alot of money but you get to try products for free, just register its free, all they need is a account number & sort code, and nobody can take it and take money out just put money in
any ideas on money making for a full time mum, who doesn’t have babysitters so cant leave child to go and work or pay childminder/nursery, avon etc already in surrounding areas, i have no money to invest in anything, cant afford to pay to start up any sort of party night hosting ie virgin or body shop etc. Online surveys not enough money and not regular enough. Please help!
I think that being a childminder is a great way to make money while looking after your own child. Also, if you don’t mind the work, offering to take in ironing can be lucrative, although it depends where you live and how much money your neighbours have. If you want to make sensible money, though, and you have a computer then I would recommend learning about affiliate marketing and how to set up a specialist website. There are a lot of online resources (many of them dodgy so be careful) so you can learn online. It will take a few… Read more »
I have been an author from 2003. I have written 7 books and am writing another novel. I get much praise from those who buy them but selling my books is another question.
Any advice?
Miller
i dont want to sell stuff off internet, last time my mam dun thar she gor ripped off. i have 2 go to a club in 10 minutes. i need money for food and drink there, cans are 50p, food is like 50p too. i only have 15p :/ pls help xx
Find your local second hand shop. Look on the internet if you’re not sure. I’ve got some near me that sell books, CDs, clothes even. They give instant cash. Got stuff to sell? Try those kinds of places (although you might have to travel if there isn’t one in your town.
ow about not going to a club and spending money you haven’t got?
Good point!
How about saving your money up for an english class????!!!!!!
Good call Jo Jo that would be a splendid idea!
What amazes me is that some are struggling to death and some are making easy money
Hi Folks,
The Idea of making Easy money “0n Line” is a CON.
Most of the schemes are Very Time Consuming, Tiresome, Poorly Paid & Full of Empty Promises.
The Only Effective way is to DIRECT YOUR ENERGY INTO THINKING OF A “NEED.” SERVICE IT & GIVE VALUE FOR MONEY.
ALTERNATIVELY, THE GENERAL ELECTION IS UPON US, GET ELECTED & BECOME AN MP.AND LIVE OFF THE STATE.