Ok, if you have not been on Craigslist, here is the link http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites, and I must insist you go there immediately!
I know that is awfully demanding of me, and that it might seem like it has noting to do with this blog, but I say not at all!
So click on the link to start off, find your state and your region, and just jump straight in. The places I suggest you go to first are the "wanted" and "free" sections, under the "For Sale" section. You will be amazed at what people are not only looking for, but what they are giving away, FOR FREE!!!
Sure, there is a good deal of crap, but hand to God, everyday I have seen everything on there from workout equipment, to kitchen appliances, to a 55' Plasma TV (sadly, I did not get that), and much more. All you have to do is pick it up and it is yours!!! Seriously, people moving, people passing on, people just being people (lazy), they just want it gone! TERRIFIC!!! So now what? SELL IT!!! Whatever you get for it, it is all profit, and tax free at that!!!
But what about the wanted section? Well, in the last month I have looked over these two sections everyday and I swear that the people who are looking to pay for things, are just a few clicks away from the people who are GIVING IT AWAY!!!
You have your customers and suppliers all in the same area! So, take all that you can and post it back on Craigslist or on eBay http://www.ebay.com/, and see if there are any takers. Remember, you are taking stuff from your local area, for basically free, and then opening it up to a global market. And you can sell it for basically nothing, who cares, turn a profit, and attract more potential customers because you are truly selling it for pennies on the dollar.
But I know what your thinking. What if none of these items sell, then what? Two words, Garage Sale! Seriously, do a search for "local garage sales", and you will see that people actively seek out anything and everything they can get for just as cheap as they can, and there you are saying sell it for whatever! IT'S ALL PROFIT!!! Need proof? This is the number one listing on GOOGLE!!! http://www.garagesalehunter.com/
And if all else fails, you have three options; try selling it for parts, just through it away, or donate it. All of it. you know why? Tax write off! And they'll usually pick the stuff up!
Yes, this is going to require a little bit of work, but remember, all of this work is the reason we are here. You need to pull out all of the stops if you are going to keep in front of your own Piper and Wave.
My question today is actually in two parts. Have any of you done this? And if you have what were the results?
As always, thank you...The Runner
No, I have never done this but it sounds like a great concept and what could be quite lucrative if you're strategic with it. I have purchased as well as sold things on Craigslist. I'm anxious to hear how this works out for you.
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