Okay, so my first thought for making money in the new year was to sell stuff I already have in the house. Pawn Shops are out (the only one in my area gives me the creeps) and there really aren't any local avenues to explore for selling DVDs and books. So, you might be asking, what is a girl to do? Turn to Amazon.
Amazon's trade in program takes more than just used textbooks. You can sell regular books, DVDs, books on CD and video games. They also take electronics (iPods, cellphones, etc...) While you don't get cash for your items, you do get Amazon.com credit. This can be used for virtually everything on their site with the exception of purchasing gift cards.
To get started, visit www.amazon.com. Once you've logged into your amazon.com account, you will need to click on the "trade-in" link. From here it will walk you through the item selection process. After you've selected your items, you will need to print out the packing slip and pre-paid postage label. You can now box up your items and send them in for free to Amazon!
After Amazon receives your items, they will go through the verification process. This typically takes about 2-3 business days after receipt of your items. Once your items are approved, the money is automatically deposited in your www.amazon.com account. This is a great way to earn money on item you have in your house that you no longer use. Worried that once you ship your items, they won't take them? Never fear! If the status you select is not approved (is lower than what you stated) they will ship your items back to you for free. Really, this program costs NOTHING besides the time to look & box up your items.
So far I've earned $53 on used textbooks, and am awaiting verification on sending in $119 worth of DVDs I'll never watch again. I think I'll save this money to purchase the new Kindle Fire - or I could leave this in my Amazon.com account until December - Christmas presents taken care of!
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