Fast and Safe ways to legally get cash
Tips on Getting Cash Fast
Today our income more often than not fails to keep up with rising prices. And we have to face situations, when we urgently need some extra cash. The following tips will help you to raise some cash legally and quickly.
• To get some cash today, look into your jewelry box. If you have plain gold earrings, bracelets or chains, you can sell them at a jeweler’s. You don’t need to worry, if the item is broken or one earring missing – the buyer will melt it down anyway, so make sure to remove gemstones. Since most gold jewelry is gold only in half, being 14 karat and lower, you will not be offered market price of $800-900 an ounce for it. Yet, if lucky, you can find a deal with about 90% of the market price. Just take your items to several reputable jewelers, who will weigh the gold, check its content and make a bid.
• Another way to get some cash right today is to look into your closet. Aren’t there any up-to-date, quality clothes – like a special occasion dress or an extra coat – which you won’t be wearing or can do without? Take them to a consignment shop, where quality clothing in good condition is always welcome. Of course, you won’t get what you’ve originally paid for the item, but you still will benefit by turning an item into cash. Just make sure the clothing doesn’t need any repair and is clean.
• Furniture is yet another option of turning items you possess into cash. Take pictures of those pieces you don’t use any more and show them to consignment shop managers. If interested, they will pick the items up and sell them. This way you can sell lamps, fine china, old chairs, an extra chest of drawers or an ottoman.
• Consider having a yard or garage sale. Place an ad of your sale (it will take some expense) and some signs out in the street to advertise your sale. You can put out for sale anything: furniture, children’s items, clothing, bikes, accessories, lawn equipment. And all this don’t need to be necessarily in like-new condition, as consignment shops require. The least you can expect to earn is $25 or more, depending on the items you are selling.
• Another way to sell your belongings is to auction them on eBay. Since you will have to ship the item to the buyer, don’t forget to estimate the shipping cost and include that information, too.
• Borrowing is another way you can get money, though this way implies that you will have to pay it back. You can borrow from family members or friends, but make sure to return the money in time not to damage the valuable relationship. If you have excellent credit, you can borrow also at online lending websites like Lending Club or Prosper. Just be ready to pay higher interest rates than in banks there.
