Get free stuff: FreeCycle is a fantastic online community where folks give away things they no longer need or find items they want.
How to bring in more income in the new year by selling your stuff
Are you new to the neighborhood or want to connect with your community? Try joining a buy nothing group. Neighbors pass around items for free, which is a great way to save money on things you need and establish rapport. Tap or click here for safe ways to get free stuff from next door.
Before you give away anything, check to see if it’s valuable. You could be sitting on big bucks without knowing it. As a bonus, you can clear up some of the clutter around your home.
Many sites and apps cater exclusively to buying and selling anything you can imagine. Here’s how to get started.
First, protect your privacy
While many apps offer messaging services, you may need to exchange contact information. But you shouldn’t give your phone number to strangers. Instead, create burner numbers and email addresses for your sales accounts. Tap or click here to learn how.
Now let’s look at some of the best marketplaces to buy and sell things.
OfferUp
OfferUp is free to use and geared towards local sales. You can message interested buyers via the app to answer questions and finalize the details. You can also check people’s profiles to see their ratings and buying history.
Selling is easy. Just tap Post in the app, add clear photos of your item, and enter a title, description and details. With OfferUp, you can easily sell anything like clothes and shoes, used cars, electronics, vintage fashion and furniture.
It’s perfect for local sales. If you want to extend your range, OfferUp lets you sell nationwide. For a local sale, money changes hands in person. For goods that are shipped, payments are made through the app. Choose if you want to meet in person or mail your item nationwide.
If you meet in person, you should accept cash. You’ll get paid through the OfferUp app if you mail the item.
Transactions with cash are free for both buyers and sellers. Certain transactions, like shipped items, may include service fees or shipping costs when the item is sold.
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In the time of social distancing, it’s well-advised to stay in. Still, there are essentials we can’t go without. If you’re older or have an underlying health condition, even going to the grocery store can feel risky during the coronavirus pandemic.
News overload? Fun things to watch to take your mind off the coronavirus
The coronavirus is taking its toll on nearly every aspect of life. People are not only worried about being infected with the disease but also about losing their jobs and how they are going to keep paying bills.
It can be overwhelming, to say the least. In times like these, it’s important to step away from the news every now and then just to clear your mind and get away from the stress of it all. Tap or click for some de-stressing apps to help take your mind off the coronavirus pandemic.
Score: A bunch of fast-food restaurants have apps that give you discounts and free stuff. Here’s a list. Just know you’re handing over data, so the freebies aren’t really free. Worth it for french fries? Your call.