1. Drive With Uber:
As a driver partner with Uber, you are an independent contractor. You create your own schedule and work as much or as little as you want.
Your earnings will be calculated by adding a base fare, plus time and distance traveled after your pickup, and Uber charges a service fee.
If you want to give it a try here are a few of the things to keep in mind: You must be at least 21 years old, have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the U.S. (three years if you are under 23 years old), have a valid US driver’s license and pass a background check.
Also, your car must be a four-door, seat at least four passengers (excluding the driver), be registered in-state and be covered by in-state insurance.
2. Sell Your Clothes
Some secondhand clothing stores pay cash for “gently used” clothes. For example, check online to see if there is Plato’s Closet or Buffalo Exchange near you. Brand names usually fetch the most cash.
You can also use an app like let go. Here, you’ll upload a photo of your clothing item — or possession — and market it to local buyers. You can meet up and exchange the item for cash.
We tried out four of the most popular selling apps; see what we thought about them here.
3. Sell Scrap Metal
I rounded up all the scrap metal in my garage and took it to a recycling place a mile from my home. My bundle of wire, bags of soda cans and a few old aluminum window frames netted me only $13.60, but I had to do something with that junk anyhow.
Copper and aluminum are the most valuable metals you’re likely to find. Collect and sell your family and friends’ scrap metal too, perhaps offering to give them half of what you get.
4. Sell Gift Cards
You can sell your unused gift cards online, but you won’t get the cash in the next hour. To sell your cards quickly, you need to turn to friends and family again. If the cards are for stores where they typically shop, they might be happy to buy a $50 card for say, $40.
5. Sell Books
The Penny Hoarder has covered selling used textbooks online, but to get that cash in an hour, you need to find local buyers. If you have textbooks, try the closest college bookstore or throw a quick ad on Craigslist.
For other used books, you’ll need to look for bookstores that pay cash.
If you do have some extra time, try out Bookscouter. Type in the book’s ISBN, and it’ll tell you the best platform to sell on.
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