It seems that almost everyone you run into these days knows of a way to
earn some quick and easy money online: "Join this site"; "Sign up for
this"; "Register for that." So prevalent are these online testimonials
that it makes earning money offline seem like a lost art form.
"Daytrading" Used Books
Often
people will save the best for last, but I thought I'd lead off with my
best idea. This one is fairly simple and really doesn't require any prep
beforehand; I sometimes just do it - without any planning - when I'm
out and about or running errands. (In fact, this one is so easy that my
ten-year-old was able to turn $6 into $14.) However, it's not going to
be applicable in every locale, although most people will probably be
able to implement it.Basically, just about every used bookstore has a bargain bin - usually a cart that they'll put out front full of books that, for whatever reason, they are selling at rock-bottom prices. Where I live, bargain bins usually have paperbacks for 25 cents or so, and hardback books for 50 cents to $1. All you have to do is stop by, purchase $10-$15 worth of these (or more), then take them to another bookstore and sell them. In most circumstances you will at least double your money, although I usually do a little better than that. Voila! Instant profit!
There are a couple of things you need to make this truly work for you, the first of course being a bookstore that will pay cash for books as opposed to offering in-store credit. (Although, if you are an avid reader, that may not be a bad trade.) You also need to know which books will bring the best price; normally, this is a combination of popularity (whether the book is a bestseller) and the book's condition. When choosing between the two, it's probably better to go with condition; a Harry Potter in good condition will probably get you more than a "Hunger Games" that looks like someone played field hockey with it. In fact, I usually don't even pay attention to what I'm buying; I'm just concerned about the price I'm paying and the condition.
Last but not least, this probably isn't a strategy you can take advantage of every day - at least not at the same locations. The bookstore you're buying from is likely to get suspicious, although I probably wouldn't worry so much at the place where you're selling. (You can always just say you've got too many books and no place to keep them all.) Moreover, I wouldn't try to make a killing off of this by purchasing the entire bargain bin in one fell swoop and then trying to sell it all. You'll do better just cherry-picking the books in top condition and selling those.
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