Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I just got hit with a bill for 580 for some architectural work that needs to be paid within 30 days (long enough ago that the 30 days will end before next month's pay) and at the weekend I noticed my breaks were grinding (probably should have paid some notice to that advisory note on July's MOT to get the pads and discs changed) which is gonna cost me around 120 plus VAT Luckily I can pay these bills, but I'm not exactly gonna be diving into piles of gold like Scrooge McDuck afterwards, so I had a great idea of selling some shit - after all, my flat's probably full of useless stuff. But I can't think of anything to sell, so I need some healthy discussion. What are your favourite things to cash in when the money gets tight? How much do you sell these things for? Will I ever leave a life of constant bills and financial strife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I just got hit with a bill for 580 for some architectural work that needs to be paid within 30 days (long enough ago that the 30 days will end before next month's pay) and at the weekend I noticed my breaks were grinding (probably should have paid some notice to that advisory note on July's MOT to get the pads and discs changed) which is gonna cost me around 120 plus VAT Luckily I can pay these bills, but I'm not exactly gonna be diving into piles of gold like Scrooge McDuck afterwards, so I had a great idea of selling some shit - after all, my flat's probably full of useless stuff. But I can't think of anything to sell, so I need some healthy discussion. What are your favourite things to cash in when the money gets tight? How much do you sell these things for? Will I ever leave a life of constant bills and financial strife?Tough break bro If you don't absolutely need your car - punt it.What have you got to sell? - assuming you're referring to musical-related stuff.Do a pro and con analysis on your possessions - keep the irreplacable, punt the nice-to-have's and unecessary.One tip - if you have hi-fi gear, DON'T sell it - itheymake fuck-all 2nd hand and are expensive to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 DVDs, computer games and CDs are always my first port of call.Old magazines at like 1 each (Total Guitar etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 i think musical equipment is the best thing to send packing if you need some good money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Ca$ino Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I think pawn shops let you sell them stuff and then withhold it from public sale for a period allowing you to get the money to buy it back later on; a loan with whatever you give them as collateral. I once sold a bass so I could... err buy some booze, I really regret that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get lost Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Your arse!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 equipment wise i wouldn't want to sell my drums, so I'm left with:1 x moog mg1 - could get a decent amount for it, and dont even play it that much, but am rather fond of it1 x cheap see through electric guitar, can't remember the brand, could maybe get 30 quid for it or something1 x very bad encore acoustic guitar - a fiver's worth?Unless I can find some recording stuff that I no longer need, and I think i've nearly exhausted that particular 'goldmine'!So I guess I'll have a look for clothes, cds and dvds when I get home then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Your arse!!!I already do that on a daily basis for money - my biggest client's a gentleman you might be familiar with called 'the man' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'll take your hairstyle for a buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Tough break, Tom. I'm constantly in the same boat. It's frustrating. It used to be so easy to get 50 on the spot by selling a stack of albums in to One Up; but they've since restructured their second hand department by: a) paying less money to the seller, and b) hiking up the price on the shelves. Which seems crazy, given they made a healthy amount from their previous system. So I'd avoid that now.Other than that, I can only second the musical gear. Especially the likes of effects pedals.If you advertise your clothes well on ebay, there is some money to be made out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 rip your cds then sell thembooksany electronic equipment not used in the last 3 months - toaster, games console etcAny furniture you can do withoutAlloy wheels - just get nice wheels with nice shiny hubcapsas idol_wild said sell your clothing, but i think you need some good taste in that department to be successful o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 equipment wise i wouldn't want to sell my drums, so I'm left with:1 x moog mg1 - could get a decent amount for it, and dont even play it that much, but am rather fond of it1 x cheap see through electric guitar, can't remember the brand, could maybe get 30 quid for it or something1 x very bad encore acoustic guitar - a fiver's worth?Unless I can find some recording stuff that I no longer need, and I think i've nearly exhausted that particular 'goldmine'!So I guess I'll have a look for clothes, cds and dvds when I get home then!Alan Cynic was looking for a cheapo electric - maybe you should PM him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I got stung with an 800 bill for a deposit on a new flat this morning so I am in exactly the same boat. I'll be having an Ebay clearance very soon. Stuff I've sold in the past :My washburn guitara 4x24 inch Marshall cabinet100w Carlsboro amp my Sony direct drive decks (that was a sore one)Playstation 2 and games.One place I've made easy money in the past is mobile phones on Ebay. Rake through a drawer for some old mobiles, even ones 3-4 years old take in about 30-40 if they still work, anything up to 100 for more recent models. Everybody's got a drawer full of old phones. Old broken shit goes pretty good as well on Ebay, I got 40 for a broken Playstation 2 that was 4 years old. And bizarrely I've made money off old trainers on Ebay if I give them a clean up first.Cash Converters are an option, though I hate the soulless satanist cunts, but at least you can hock your gear to them for some short term coinage and get it back for 20 more or so when you have some money again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I still haven't paid this bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I still haven't paid this bill.What happened to all that money I gave you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 paid off my car with it thank you very much. you gonna pm me about the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Alan Cynic was looking for a cheapo electric - maybe you should PM himThanks for the thought, Diesel.....it was a bass I was after recently....thought I had one, but it never seemed to happen. The price is in the same range, though. Good luck Tam O' S...hope you gather some cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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