Gas prices are nearly $5 a gallon in southern California. Unemployment is needed by many families and others are trying to make it by each month by selling their belongings. This is of course not limited to Orange County, CA but I'm sure many places around the world.
ebay.com is a great way to make extra money, just take it from me though and charge for shipping carefully or you can lose money with shipping charges. (Just happened to me and I've been selling on ebay for years!)
etsy.com is another great place to sell, though sales are usually much slower than ebay, yet you can sell for a higher amount for most items through this artsy, crafty, handmade and vintage site.
tophatter.com is an exclusive auction type selling site worth checking out. I noticed beautiful art was sold for better real value than ebay would sell for.
Craigslist.org is another selling avenue for local sales. Just be very weary of scams, spam emails and of course careful to give out your information and do not sell items alone as a precaution. Best to meet at a busy location or if at your home, in the day time hours.
pennysaverusa.com is a great source too, though since craigslist has gained exposure, this seems to have less buyers then through Craigslist.
ebay also offers free online classifieds as well.
My daughter's school doesn't offer a school bus and with high gas prices this has a big effect on my budget. Gas prices need to come down or we need a better affordable transportation system in effect soon, like hybrids and or electric/solar or water fueled vehicles. They are out there but not the norm and not readily affordable to struggling households with mid to large families. I currently drive a Premium fuel V8 and recently paid $4.85 a gallon!
Get through this economic time by being creative... if you have talent use it! Can you sew? Can you draw? Do you like scrapbooking? Get busy and start selling I am.
God bless,
Alysa from the OC
Look for the best gas prices in your area:
Gas prices in Orange County California
Gas prices in Los Angeles County
Gas prices in San Diego County
ebay.com is a great way to make extra money, just take it from me though and charge for shipping carefully or you can lose money with shipping charges. (Just happened to me and I've been selling on ebay for years!)
etsy.com is another great place to sell, though sales are usually much slower than ebay, yet you can sell for a higher amount for most items through this artsy, crafty, handmade and vintage site.
tophatter.com is an exclusive auction type selling site worth checking out. I noticed beautiful art was sold for better real value than ebay would sell for.
Craigslist.org is another selling avenue for local sales. Just be very weary of scams, spam emails and of course careful to give out your information and do not sell items alone as a precaution. Best to meet at a busy location or if at your home, in the day time hours.
pennysaverusa.com is a great source too, though since craigslist has gained exposure, this seems to have less buyers then through Craigslist.
ebay also offers free online classifieds as well.
My daughter's school doesn't offer a school bus and with high gas prices this has a big effect on my budget. Gas prices need to come down or we need a better affordable transportation system in effect soon, like hybrids and or electric/solar or water fueled vehicles. They are out there but not the norm and not readily affordable to struggling households with mid to large families. I currently drive a Premium fuel V8 and recently paid $4.85 a gallon!
Get through this economic time by being creative... if you have talent use it! Can you sew? Can you draw? Do you like scrapbooking? Get busy and start selling I am.
God bless,
Alysa from the OC
Look for the best gas prices in your area:
Gas prices in Orange County California
Gas prices in Los Angeles County
Gas prices in San Diego County
