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7/5/2007 11:00:55 PM
Living Cheaply: Make Money From Your Junk
7/5/2007 6:43am report
By Victor Blackwell
First Coast News
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- If you're strapped for cash and
you're looking for ways to make a few bucks, the money
may already be in your home.
You may not recognize it because it looks like junk.
Experts estimate that each year, Americans spend $4.5
billion dollars on junk at yard and garage sales. That
doesn't include online sales on sites like eBay.
Mike Hollis' iSOLD it is an eBay drop off store.
"Just treat us like an online consignment shop," said Hollis.
His company will list your stuff on eBay, manage the
auction, accept payment and ship the item to the highest
bidder.
If you're looking for cash, Hollis will tell you to survey your
hobbies. There could be cash, there.
"Musical equipment, right of the bat does real well. Camera
equipment does very well - people upgrade. Anytime you're
going to upgrade any sort of hobby or system, electronics
or home stereo systems... speakers," said Hollis.
That's just the beginning. A recent study conducted by
eBay found that the average family has thousands of
dollars worth of unused stuff.
Handbags are a great example.
In the average American home, there are four unused,
designer bags.
On average, they sell for about $42.00 each.
That's almost $170.00, just in purses!
According to the survey, accessories account for a third of
the unused items in the average household. They're
second only to electronics.
The survey found that in the average family's attic or junk
drawer, there's more than $2,200.
To show just how easy making money from junk can be, I
listed my stuff on eBay.
Click here if you'd like to bid
100% of your bid will be donated to United Way.
Created: 7/5/2007 7:30:09 AM
Updated: 7/5/2007 11:46:28 AM
Edited by Victor Blackwell , Reporter/Anchor
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