Reader Hack: an Ebay method for frugality

Posted by: kimc on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Kelly outlines some great ideas and examples for using Ebay as a Household Tool.  Many years ago, Hubby and I used Ebay to raise the cash to pay off an impetuous auto loan.  Can you add your own ideas?

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4 Responses to “Reader Hack: an Ebay method for frugality”

Sarah Says:
March 31st, 2009 at 1:33 pm

I use Ebay for “mad” money and as a buffer for our monthly expenses. The main benefit is that I sell my kids outgrown clothes to rebuild their wardrobe. I hold onto their clothes from the previous year, seperated by season, and then the following year, I pull them out & list them so that I can go shopping for new things! It’s been a tremendous blessing every year!

b Says:
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:38 am

I have used Ebay this year to help pay for our new school books for the next school year. I have a stack of things to put on ebay in a box and I put things in it weekly. Anything from things around the house to school stuff. Then the money just sits there till I see what we need for our next books. Used books ofcourse!!

Noah Says:
April 2nd, 2009 at 6:44 am

EBay is a versatile tool. To some it’s a steady source of revenue, to others, extra spending cash. What’s great about it is you can use it for so many different things, even just clearing junk out of your house. Thanks for the insight Kelly and Kim.

Linda Says:
January 31st, 2010 at 3:39 pm

For those who have a small biz e-bay works great, you can sell your items as well as get exposure for your web site. I have been using it this month to kick off a new item I have added to my boutique. Momma pads.

 

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