How To Raise Cash Quickly

One of the quickest ways to raise cash to meet a need is to sell items that are no longer used or wanted. Many people have items worth several hundred dollars sitting unused in a garage, attic, basement or yard. By selling these items it is possible to turn them into cash to get through an immediate money problem. Here are a few places to look.

Many people have jewelry that is no longer worn or wanted. As styles change, gold or silver designs may be considered ugly. Fortunately, with these pieces, the value is not in the design but gold or silver used to create them. If the piece includes diamonds, be sure to remove the stones before the gold is sold as they may have value of their own that is not included in the price if the piece is sold for scrap gold.

If one's family drinks a lot of soda or other beverages in aluminum containers, the cans have value. In states where a deposit is paid on each container, they may be worth 5 to 10 cents each. In other states, recyclers buy scrap aluminum by the pound.

Clothing and toys that are no longer used can be sold in a yard sale. Be sure to follow hints to display these items in the way to make the most money. For example, displaying clothing on hangers will result in more sales and a better profit than displaying them folded on tables.

Most people have one or more containers of coins lying around. Older coins (1964 and earlier) made of pure silver or pure gold have the highest value, just because of the weight of precious metal contained in them. Even pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper, meaning the metal is worth more than the face value of the coin.

With a metal detector, it may be possible to find old coins in many different locations where people commonly congregate outside. Try parks, ball fields and other locations. The coins found in this way as well as those found just by keeping one's eyes open when walking across a parking lot or on a sidewalk can add to the cash flow.

By calling a company offering cash for junk cars Tampa residents can get some money while clearing the yard. The increased value of the metal in the vehicle makes it more valuable than ever. Many of these companies offer free towing as a part of the deal.