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Nathan from The Fresh Focus Photography (thefreshfocus.co.uk) offered DOORtraits to families during lockdown. He would take pictures of families on their doorstep to keep as a memory for years to come in exchange for a donation to the charity of their choice. Well done Nathan!
6 WAYS TO BRING IN EXTRA CASH AT HOME by SHON ALAM, Bidwedge
As Covid-19 continues to keep us at home it is good to find ways to keep ourselves occupied and perhaps also make a bit of extra cash. So here are six ideas that you might like to try…
1. Get creative
If you’re planning to spend time on crafting you can get your materials delivered. Whether you want to create something with yarn, wood, paper or recycled materials that you have at home, if you find (or already know) that you’re creating something people will buy, then there are lots of places to set yourself up as a seller. Start by checking out Etsy.com, Shopify.co.uk, Folksy.com and Notonthehighstreet.com. A Facebook page and Pinterest are also great (and free) ways to showcase your crafts.
2. Re-circulate your books
Review your bookshelves and decide which books you’ll re-read or pass on to friends or family. If you’re honest, the rest are simply decoration and you can sell them. Amazon is the obvious place to start – you’ll need to register as a seller (have your mobile, passport /driving licence and payment card ready). Ensure you can post what you are offering for sale or get everything ready for when you can. See https://amzn. to/2YWBLc2 Alternatively, try We Buy Books (webuybooks.co.uk) or Music Magpie (musicmagpie.co.uk).
3. Clear your cupboards
If you’re clearing out cupboards and find items worth selling, eBay is the obvious place to go. As a seller, you need to be responsible about the sending, ensuring you adhere to social distancing at the Post Office. You can make items ‘buyer collects’ however this is best only if the person is local (avoiding unnecessary journeys) and you can hand over the item using the distancing guidelines. Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are also handy.
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4. What about vintage items?
VintageCashCow will buy your vintage items for cash. You put everything you want to sell in a box (during the isolation period, they are offering a free home collection service), they then value it and offer you a fair price within 48 hours. If you accept their offer they will send you a cheque or transfer the money on the same day. Any unsold items they will return for free!
5. Cash in your spare foreign currency
When clearing drawers there’s a good chance you’ll find some currency left over from holidays etc. How can you get this exchanged easily? At Bidwedge, (bidwedge.com) you create a free account, state the amount of currency you have and they will tell you the price they will pay for your currency. If you agree, post your currency to Bidwedge and the agreed amount will be paid direct into your bank account. There are no additional fees, postage is free, and all transactions are insured.
6. Make the most of your screen time
If you’re spending time on your PC or other devices use some of this time to make a little money. Surveys are popular choice although they don’t pay that well. But the only resources you need are your device and your opinion. Be careful to pick legitimate sites and ones that don’t waste your time and pay very little. Try YouGov (yougov.co.uk), Prolific (prolific.co), LifePoints (lifepointspanel.com) and Swagbucks (swagbucks. com) as starting points. You can even earn cash just by changing your browser! Look at qmee.com.
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