OT: How to make a buck?

MSP · Post by **MSP** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:06 am

Hey all,
So Mark's purchase of the SG-3 has inspired me to pick one up. Being unemployed and too busy with school to fit in a job I need more creative methods of money making. I'm mapping out things I can sell. I got up to the price ($800) but then I realized that Musiciansfriend's alleged free shipping is only within the States, which equals an extra $65. It saddens me that $65 (and selling this other stuff) stands in the way. How can a person make a quick $65?
I'm looking for creative ideas. I've already exhausted my friends hah.

half_deaf · Post by **half_deaf** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:56 am

How about playin' your guitar on the street corner with a tip jar in front of you

Sell your blood or plasma..
Take old crap to the pawn shop...
Sell something on Ebay with a "buy it now" option and a low price
Shovel snow..
Beg...

breakfast · Post by **breakfast** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:17 am

sling the rock, baby.

Post by **bclaire** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:38 am

What happened to NAFTA?

I think that having to figure out where to get some $$$ from means one of two things- either get creative, or it's a sign that you shouldn't get it.

Honeycomb-Hideout · Post by **Honeycomb-Hideout** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:02 am

Two words: Blood/Semen. Give life, get GEAR!!!!!!!!!Instant Karma, Muthafukka! Good luck.

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:51 am

You should register with a temp agency and get a one off temp job. YOu'll work like one Saturday and be done.

MSP · Post by **MSP** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:09 am

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Honeycomb-Hideout
 Two words: Blood/Semen. Give life, get GEAR!!!!!!!!!Instant Karma, Muthafukka! Good luck.
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Kinda hard being a girl and all.

In Canada you get a pat on the back and smile for donating blood.

Phil- I might just try a one off job, gotta find one... I just hate interviews.

But yeah, so far I'm figuring on selling my MIM tele, Korg EA-1 MkII synth, old mountain bike, Phase 90 pedal and a useless bass that has no strings and a crack in the headstock. I've got nothing left!

I'd try busking but I don't own an acoustic.

JXG · Post by **JXG** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:13 am

Drug trials for pharmaceutical company? Can be a bit risky, but well paid.
EDIT- thinking about it, you might not even have to do any trials, I did one when I was a student, had to have a full medical first which they paid me for...

JXG · Post by **JXG** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:17 am

If you do the agency thing, make out your looking for stuff on an ongoing basis, or you'll get no joy if you let them know you only need one days work

Snitz User · Post by **Snitz User** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:52 pm

What about if 65 forum members were willing to give you one Canadian dollar each you'd have the money in no time at all it's at least worth a try good luck with it.........zoomer

TheOrangeJuicer · Post by **TheOrangeJuicer** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:00 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gillyzoom
 What about if 65 forum members were willing to give you one Canadian dollar each you'd have the money in no time at all it's at least worth a try good luck with it.........zoomer
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Communist...

Just kiding

Actually, I think she should mow lawns.

.....oh yeah

Snitz User · Post by **Snitz User** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:13 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by TheOrangeJuicer
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gillyzoom
 What about if 65 forum members were willing to give you one Canadian dollar each you'd have the money in no time at all it's at least worth a try good luck with it.........zoomer
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Communist...

Just kiding

Actually, I think she should mow lawns.

.....oh yeah

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How about we all send our dirty laundry to be washed for $1 per head.

TheOrangeJuicer · Post by **TheOrangeJuicer** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:30 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gillyzoomHow about we all send our dirty laundry to be washed for $1 per head.
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...ewwww

OK, I say that she just waits about a month and then buy Mark's for $675 when he puts it up.

notagain · Post by **notagain** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:32 pm

Esther...
You are killing me, what if
you don't like it? I would
feel really horrible. I
hate it when members buy stuff
on my opinions, guess I am a
bit insecure there...

Hope your weekend goes well?

GuitarMD · Post by **GuitarMD** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:44 pm

Unfortunately, I am one of those people that would say 'perhaps you weren't meant to buy the guitar'.
But saying that doesn't really help you out much.

(while I don't like this idea because credit cards are a slippery slope...)
If you have good credit, but the guitar with the MusiciansFriend platinum card.
You won't have to pay for 3 months. But you do get to buy the guitar for a great price while they still have on in stock.
Since, you already have a bunch of money saved you just have to find a way to get the $65 in 3 months.

In 3 months you could actually try some of the aforementioned ideas:
Donate blood/plasma
Sell more gear on Craigslist
Sell gear on eBay
Give someone guitar lessons
Shovel snow
(or make your significant other pitch in for your birthday/really late Valentine's day)

~GuitarMD~

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