Money-making??

grazhopper · 11-30-2005, 11:41 PM

Does anyone know of any good money making schemes that I caould use to help pay for a computer that I am saving for. I am a sophomore in high school, so I can sell stuff during school. I would prefer not to resort to selling crack(LOL, don't tell the comps)

4W4K3 · 11-30-2005, 11:49 PM

...Get a job? Sophmores in high-school can work where I live (15-16yrs. old) You on't need a "scheme" really.

If you're knowledgabl enough, advertise some computer repair services from your home. Don't take this on if you're not confident, as it's more serious than you might think...could end up costing you money if you damage someone's computer. But it pays well, especially if you can o in-home and drop-off.

Wash cars, mow lawns, clean houses, etc if you can't get job at 15. My sister gets $9 an hour for cleaning houses, not terribly hard or tedious.

CmoAMD · 12-01-2005, 12:13 AM

I can sell you some shoes wholesale. Write down like 20 pairs that kids wanted, buy wholesale off me and re-sell

www.305kicks.com - once I got your list you'll know if all of them are in stock within 3 days, then you can pay by credit/debit card or paypal.

skidude · 12-01-2005, 01:48 AM

To get my PC, I worked all summer and fall with my Dad doing yardwork (barkmulch, mowing grass, raking leaves, painting junk) and I worked with my Uncle and his oyster farm on Cape Cod (which got me $250 each week I worked with him).

epidemik · 12-01-2005, 01:57 AM

I babysat. Alot. Just about all summer infact. Im still a little low on computer funds so its on my xmas list and if that doesnt work im about to get a job doing yard work. $7.50/hour for raking leaves. Its not that hard to find work. "Everyones always looking for babysitters" my parents say "and if your good enough your name gets out there and you dont even have to look for work, it comes to you" Babysitting is really not hard (most of the time) and its an okay paying job.

4W4K3 · 12-01-2005, 02:08 AM

Finding real work is a bit of a different situation. By "real" I mean a job that takes out taxes from your paycheck and you have a work team/boss and all that. I've been looking for months and have had no luck. I've only heard back from 1 man out of maybe 20, and he siad contact him next month and MAYBE he will have a position for me...how nice. I could run my own PC shop out of my home...but no my age prevents that.

lowcar100 · 12-01-2005, 02:30 AM

I am a sophomore and I just made $100 today for my pc too!

well it took longer than just today, I raked all the leaves (about 30 full black trash bags full) off my property.

just think of things that you hate to do and do them.

Your best bet would be to get a job though, I have also been trying but having little-no luck. Just keep at it.

super_xero · 12-01-2005, 05:43 PM

i sold my entire dvd and cd collection for my pc

SD_Ryoko · 12-01-2005, 06:20 PM

I do paying web design work on my free time.

Its an extra 25-35 an hour to fuel expensive hobbies.

Real job pays real bills.

You know where the money is at?

Buying wholesale and selling on ebay.

150 vid card.

You make maybe 10 bucks on the card.
You make 7 more on the shipping.

Cost you $5 to ship that thing insured, USPS.
But you charged 12.

And you offer warranty. MFG WARRENTY! 1 year - woot. But of course, looks REAL nice on the auction. Doesn't come out of your pocket.

You sell what...5 various cards a day? If you got BIG inv.

Almost ALL MONEY ON EBAY is made from shipping.

Hell, magic cards.

Card sell for $2.
Shipping charge $3.
Cost you $0.75 to ship in padded envelope with hard protector.

Anyone can do ebay job.

Apokarteron · 12-01-2005, 06:29 PM

I got my PC as an Xmas present at 2004 by my good granny...

11-30-2005, 11:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
grazhopper Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 18 Posts: 219	Money-making?? Does anyone know of any good money making schemes that I caould use to help pay for a computer that I am saving for. I am a sophomore in high school, so I can sell stuff during school. I would prefer not to resort to selling crack(LOL, don't tell the comps)

11-30-2005, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,858	...Get a job? Sophmores in high-school can work where I live (15-16yrs. old) You on't need a "scheme" really. If you're knowledgabl enough, advertise some computer repair services from your home. Don't take this on if you're not confident, as it's more serious than you might think...could end up costing you money if you damage someone's computer. But it pays well, especially if you can o in-home and drop-off. Wash cars, mow lawns, clean houses, etc if you can't get job at 15. My sister gets $9 an hour for cleaning houses, not terribly hard or tedious. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

12-01-2005, 01:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
skidude Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Windham, NH Age: 18 Posts: 4,848	To get my PC, I worked all summer and fall with my Dad doing yardwork (barkmulch, mowing grass, raking leaves, painting junk) and I worked with my Uncle and his oyster farm on Cape Cod (which got me $250 each week I worked with him). __________________ Desktop / Laptop CPU- AMD Athlon X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz / Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.8 GHz Video- ATI X1900XTX / 2x 8800M GTX SLI Memory- 2 GB A-Data DDR2800 / 4GB DDR2800 Hard Drives- 3x 160GB 7200RPM / 2x 320GB 5400RPM (RAID 0) Mobo- Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 Socket AM2 Motherboard / Sager NP9262 "In These Lowly Halls / No Moon Will Beam, No Sun Will Shine / In These Narrow Rooms / No Tears Are Seen, No Laughter Heard" --- Insomnium ---

12-01-2005, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
epidemik Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ashland Oregon Age: 16 Posts: 2,360	I babysat. Alot. Just about all summer infact. Im still a little low on computer funds so its on my xmas list and if that doesnt work im about to get a job doing yard work. $7.50/hour for raking leaves. Its not that hard to find work. "Everyones always looking for babysitters" my parents say "and if your good enough your name gets out there and you dont even have to look for work, it comes to you" Babysitting is really not hard (most of the time) and its an okay paying job. __________________ Old New Athlon 2000 E7200 nVidia 6200 Sapphire HD4850 1 GB RAM OCZ Platinum 2GB RAM 19 + 40 GB HD Western Digital 320GB HD CD Reader LITEON DVD Burner 250W PSU OCZ 600W SXS CF xFire Group: Click Here Then PM Me If You Apply

12-01-2005, 02:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,858	Finding real work is a bit of a different situation. By "real" I mean a job that takes out taxes from your paycheck and you have a work team/boss and all that. I've been looking for months and have had no luck. I've only heard back from 1 man out of maybe 20, and he siad contact him next month and MAYBE he will have a position for me...how nice. I could run my own PC shop out of my home...but no my age prevents that. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

12-01-2005, 12:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
CmoAMD Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Age: 21 Posts: 478	I can sell you some shoes wholesale. Write down like 20 pairs that kids wanted, buy wholesale off me and re-sell www.305kicks.com - once I got your list you'll know if all of them are in stock within 3 days, then you can pay by credit/debit card or paypal.

12-01-2005, 02:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
lowcar100 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent, Washington Age: 18 Posts: 499	I am a sophomore and I just made $100 today for my pc too! well it took longer than just today, I raked all the leaves (about 30 full black trash bags full) off my property. just think of things that you hate to do and do them. Your best bet would be to get a job though, I have also been trying but having little-no luck. Just keep at it. __________________ Computers:family\|\|mine CPU:P4 2.6GHz\|\|AMD 3800+ X2 Motherboard:ASUS P4SD-LA\|\|MSI K8n Neo4 Platinum RAM:256MB x2 DDR\|\|Corsair XMS 2x 1GB DDR GPU:GeForce 5200 128MB\|\|GeForce 7900GT 256MB PCI-E PSU:250W Off brand\|\|ASPIRE ATX 520W HDD:120GB Ultra DMA\|\|WD 250GB 7200RPM 16MB Case:Retarded\|\|Sunbeam Transformer (Black)

12-01-2005, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
super_xero Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,307	i sold my entire dvd and cd collection for my pc

12-01-2005, 06:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
SD_Ryoko Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 51	I do paying web design work on my free time. Its an extra 25-35 an hour to fuel expensive hobbies. Real job pays real bills. You know where the money is at? Buying wholesale and selling on ebay. 150 vid card. You make maybe 10 bucks on the card. You make 7 more on the shipping. Cost you $5 to ship that thing insured, USPS. But you charged 12. And you offer warranty. MFG WARRENTY! 1 year - woot. But of course, looks REAL nice on the auction. Doesn't come out of your pocket. You sell what...5 various cards a day? If you got BIG inv. Almost ALL MONEY ON EBAY is made from shipping. Hell, magic cards. Card sell for $2. Shipping charge $3. Cost you $0.75 to ship in padded envelope with hard protector. Anyone can do ebay job. __________________ Aspire X-Q Pack Asus P5LD2-VM Intel Pentium 'D' 2.8ghz 2.8ghz Maxtor 160gb SATA Zalman CNPS7700-CU 1024mb PC4200 DDR2 GeForce 6600GT / 256 DDR2 PCIE Sony 18" LCD

12-01-2005, 06:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Apokarteron banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OS X Age: 18 Posts: 1,920	I got my PC as an Xmas present at 2004 by my good granny...

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