Some people don’t have the resources or the discipline to hustle online. No worries, because hustling in the real world can yield results faster and be just as satisfying in the long run. Of course street hustling ain’t easy because there is plenty of competition and even more hustlers trying to get one over on you. Either way, I’m going to lay down a basic hustle that I used to do (still do if it’s worthwhile) that can make you some extra paper on the side, while keeping your dignity intact.

The basis of this hustle is the fact that many people do not know the value of their own things.

This hustle is all about knowledge because if you don’t KNOW you can’t assess the value of whatever you’re trying to flip. It starts with choosing your niche. Let’s say we’re looking to sell DSLR Cameras for example. There are plenty of different models of DSLR’s available to you. You need to go and see which models are still worth buying and for what price they’re selling for. Check eBay – check Craigslist – check Gumtree (for my UK people) – local classifieds and more. This should give you an idea what they’re going for new and used.

The next thing you do is find a website which will let you know how to assess if the used product is still in good condition. In this case: A Guide To Buying A Used DSLR. This will give you an idea of what to look for, and what to avoid when buying used goods.

Now return to Craiglist and Gumtree etc for whatever product you’re looking for and begin buying and selling. A god way to get first pickings at new items is to make a thread about what you will buy and how much you’ll buy it for (works great especially if you’re hustling phones). You can normally sell things on eBay for more than you would in person, but then you have to factor in Paypal and Seller fees at the end of the month (they creep up on you). If you do this with a number of different products, and you keep your head in the game – you could make some good spare change in a short amount of time.

Obviously this is a short term hustle and not meant to have you set for life. Just keep in mind not everyone is honest – deal with people in daylight and public places, and make that paper. Hope this helped someone out there.

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