Money-making Ideas?

[dUSt]

Meth.

[Batman]

[Ice_nine]

if you live near any good research hospitals you could look for paid studies. I made 1800 one summer for getting a bronchoscopy and having some skin biopsies taken.

[Spem in alium]

MANUSCRIPTS?!

 

:woot:

 

(Sorry I'm not more help)

 

Hah. Yes! Specifically, Books of Hours, Psalters, and other devotional texts. :)

 

Here's the correct link to that reddit page: http://www.reddit.com/r/Flipping/

 

I just listened to an episode of "The Radical Personal Finance" podcast about "How to Make Your Entire Living on Craigslist," which is an interview with someone who hit rock bottom with about $100 to his name, and started picking up free items on craigslist that he could resell for a tidy profit. The major tip I picked up was offering $10-20 for a free item helps ensure someone else won't beat you to the punch, although you also need to be keeping tabs on what's being posted. Can't say that I personally have found anything worth bothering with, but you're mileage may vary.

 

Thanks :) Wow, that's interesting. I've never really looked at craigslist so I think I will. 

 

If you do not mind me asking, how much do you need to raise for your research trip?  

 

Not at all. At the moment, around AU$8,000. I may find other places I need to go, so it may increase. 

 

I have some ideas:

 

1. Sell drugs

2. Sell your body (providing it's good—although some people really won't care anyway)

3. Ask your department if you can have permission to work just a few hours more in a second job. Mine will allow this so long as it doesn't interfere with my studies. My last department allowed it too, with express permission.

4. Sell handmade babies on etsy

 

Thanks. I like #3 best! I am meeting with my supervisor next week so she might say something about the potentiality of me tutoring next year. 

 

Haha Spem I'm in the same boat myself. NET fundraising. So excited for you! :) I've done bake sales, I'm selling a stack of things that I really just don't need, some textbooks that I'm SO over, babysitting, making and selling rosaries, etc. I"m hoping to make some nun dolls from different convents and sell them.... I'll see how it goes. Best of luck! :)

 

Thank you!!! :) Are you selling at your parish/online/somewhere else? Best of luck to you too :)

 

Invent some gadget or knick-knack that no one needs but everyone will buy, like this guy, who made fake plastic wishbones. Sell it and make millions! :bananarap:

You're welcome.

 

 

:hehe2:

 

Oooh. Shall I credit you when I become famous for my incredibly pointless yet wildly successful invention?

 

How about you setup a paypal account and simply ask for donations?

 

I didn't even know you could do that. But thanks!

 

if you live near any good research hospitals you could look for paid studies. I made 1800 one summer for getting a bronchoscopy and having some skin biopsies taken.

 

I actually was asked to be a research and test subject last year, because apparently I'm a medical anomaly, but the professors didn't follow through with it. I have heard that you can earn great money that way, so I might look into doing that.

[CatherineM]

When I really needed money, I'd do emergency nighttime babysitting. I made cards and put them on the boards at the police station and fire station. Parents that work nights often have their babysitters fall through or get called to work at the last minute. I put a crib in the living room. 90% of the time, the baby or kid slept through the night. I used the time to study or fall asleep in the couch. You can also put your name at local day cares. They don't take sick kids. Parents who can't miss work because their kid is sick, are desperate. You get paid double the day care rate, and you're really doing a nice thing for working parents.

[Spem in alium]

When I really needed money, I'd do emergency nighttime babysitting. I made cards and put them on the boards at the police station and fire station. Parents that work nights often have their babysitters fall through or get called to work at the last minute. I put a crib in the living room. 90% of the time, the baby or kid slept through the night. I used the time to study or fall asleep in the couch. You can also put your name at local day cares. They don't take sick kids. Parents who can't miss work because their kid is sick, are desperate. You get paid double the day care rate, and you're really doing a nice thing for working parents.

 

Thank you. I've babysat in the past and found it's always paid well, so I could do that :) Emergency babysitting is a good idea!

 

I have applied for a proofreading/freelance writing job, so maybe that will get me somewhere! I'm also hoping to get some books and things sold. 

Edited November 14, 2014 by Spem in alium

[puellapaschalis]

I'm currently selling stuff via a facebook page. There's quite a bit of interest, I'm pleasantly surprised. It's a bit of an effort, but it might work for you too.

[Spem in alium]

I'm currently selling stuff via a facebook page. There's quite a bit of interest, I'm pleasantly surprised. It's a bit of an effort, but it might work for you too.

 

Nice! What kind of things do you sell - if you don't mind sharing?

 

I have thought about this, as I'm fairly crafty, but the only thing holding me back is time and whether I'll have enough of it. Still, I may give it a shot.

[Not A Mallard]

Recycling cans, plastic bottles, and whatever is recyclable.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Not A Mallard

[puellapaschalis]

Nice! What kind of things do you sell - if you don't mind sharing?

 

I have thought about this, as I'm fairly crafty, but the only thing holding me back is time and whether I'll have enough of it. Still, I may give it a shot.

 

Right now I'm selling furniture items.

I mean who has 7 bookcases and then moves country again? I'm nuts. Anyway.

 

I'm thinking about selling some of my kitchen appliances too - less stuff to take with me.

 

I think, though, that the difference is that I'm more concerned about getting rid of stuff, than raising a certain sum of money. So I'm just slapping stupid prices on things like €10, €20 or €30. I could probably ask for more, but to me time is more important.
 

[Spem in alium]

Right now I'm selling furniture items.

I mean who has 7 bookcases and then moves country again? I'm nuts. Anyway.

 

I'm thinking about selling some of my kitchen appliances too - less stuff to take with me.

 

I think, though, that the difference is that I'm more concerned about getting rid of stuff, than raising a certain sum of money. So I'm just slapping stupid prices on things like €10, €20 or €30. I could probably ask for more, but to me time is more important.
 

 

Haha, oh how I wish I had more bookcases. I only have one, and it's practically groaning under all the books. I've got many more currently lying around in piles on chairs and on my floor, looking very dejected. Maybe the time has come to part with a few... 
 

I hope you can get rid of your stuff! 

[CatherineM]

I have 22 book shelves. This is what happens when two bookaholics marry.

[CatherineM]

Actually 25. I forgot some.