Selling old magazines is a strange way to make money
You can sell magazines that are not old or collectible. You can sell whole magazines or useful articles, or collectible photographs. You say, but everything is online. How can I earn money when people are reading stuff online for nothing? Print magazines are still valuable in today’s online world. Some magazines, especially those that are obscure, technical and specialized, have very limited online presences. There are people who will pay for information. You can give it to them. Since there are many ways to obtain free magazines, this is an easy way to earn money. Here are some ways to turn your magazines into cash. Some also buy current issues of popular magazines.
Yard Sales: You can sell your old magazines at a yard sale. Even if you can’t charge a lot, every little bit counts. Turn them into crafts: You can use the images or text to make collages, framed prints, decoupage, and other creative projects. Sell your handmade items on Etsy.com, or at local craft shows. Many women’s magazines have only one or two coupons. Magazines such as “All You” may offer many coupons. During certain seasons of the year, coupons are often included in mainstream magazines. You can sell the coupons on eBay or Craigslist, or use them in your local coupon swap to trade for some that are more valuable. Sell articles on eBay. Articles on DIY, hobby projects and antiques sell well. If the recipes are for unusual dishes, they can also sell well. The more specialized or unique the idea is, the better. An article about how to install flooring is not likely to make you much money, as this information is readily available. Selling magazines in sets can bring you more money. Sets can be made from just a few issues. Sets of news magazines are popular because they provide a printed history of the year. A year’s worth is like having the printed history of a particular year. Some people are interested in a single magazine photo. You can either sell the magazine as is and let the buyer clip the ads and photos, or sell the entire magazine and have them do it. You can also clip it yourself, frame it, and sell it as a finished product.
Donate them: Many school art departments love old magazines. Many schools use old magazines for ideas and craft projects. Goodwill also resells old magazines. Other places to donate include women’s shelters and hospitals. Scout troops, too, are a good option. None of these are likely to pay you cash, but you can take a small tax deduction.
Identify what collectors want: If you know what collectors are
You can earn more money by looking for. What celebrities’ pictures are most in demand? What photographers and artists’ works are in demand? There are any collectible authors? There are certain magazines that have a higher value than others. You’ll be able to command higher prices from collectors. You’ll be able to command higher prices from collectors.
Try selling to local specialty stores: Sometimes you can sell magazines to antique stores if they are old. I sold my college computer magazines to a local computer repair shop. Then, he sold them to college students who wanted to learn more about computers. Another guy I know sells old animal magazine to local pet shops, vets (for their waiting rooms), and agri supply stores. You might be able unload your inventory at local mom-and-pop businesses. You can sell “Good Housekeeping” to everyone, but “Pointing Dog Journal” is not widely known. There is still value in mainstream magazines, but you won’t make as much. However, there is still value in mainstream magazines, you just won’t make quite as much.
So if you aren’t into becoming a magazine dealer here are some options for making money that you probably haven’t considered;
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