Coin selling tips ( Help )

I've heard Toyota trucks are good, never driven one though. I personally prefer Dodge Ram trucks, however the best gas mileage the used ones get is around 19, and I go to school out of town, so probably not the best for me. I like sports cars and muscle cars, maybe I'll save up for a year or so and get an AWD Challenger GT, because the Minnesota winters can get pretty bad. I've never been a huge Chevy guy, but I don't hate them. Because most of the cars I'm trying to get are over 5k, I don't really spend any money in order to keep as much as possible.

 

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If you really think about it, most times your don't need 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive to get around. If it's an absolute necesity, I suggest learning how to put a pair of chains on your vehicle and then buy whatever you want and a good pair of $150 chains. I drove truck for many years and ran with a fire company and I've had more success with chains than 4 wheel drive. It's up to you in the end though. If you can afford it great. If not, chains, lol.

 

I grew up poor in a family of 5 and my fathers single income to make it work, my brothers and I all had very different builds so hand me downs were impossible, so from an early age, I learned I needed to work to make some money to buy the things I wanted, like cooler clothes or shoes to not stand out so badly or have money to contribute to the family.

Anyways, I shoveled porches and sidewalks in the winter, I cleaned windows and mowed lawns, painted or stained decks, porches or fences, washed cars, in the summer from 8 years old, my brothers did as well (until they felt the money wasn't good enough). See, The people varied, I didn't have a set hourly rate, they paid what they thought it was worth. I got a dollar or two from some people, others gave me 5 or 10 even a 20 if it was a lot of work or bigger project. this was like 1982, but it wasn't great money for the amount of work, I stayed busy, they all knew me and folks would call my mother if they needed something done. but I kept busy year round with my free time and took whatever they gave me to do and whatever they paid. My first car was at 14, I bought it for $300. and I drove it a total of one time and never got it running again. it was a pile of junk to begin with, 1978 oldsmobile cutlass salon.

Anyways, fastfood/service jobs will build character, but it's low pay. i'd say stick with the side work and expand your services instead and be your own boss. I can say I earned more money doing side jobs all over the neighborhood over a month than I did taking one of the entry level minimum wage fast food jobs per month. but getting that check, being a "worker" meant more to me for some reason. Kind of wish I'd stuck to odd job handyman things like, mowing lawns, car washing. I'd of owned my own business as a landscaper or mobile detailer, or traveling handydude most likely, or have started all 3 businesses and have others working them and taking my cut. instead of still working for someone else.

 

I have sold quite a few coins on ebay. Good images are vital , avoiding any hype or ambiguous wording is important. Clear succinct descriptions avoid filler words like PQ or under-graded etc. Search history to get an idea of the ask price. I always sell a little above the comps even more so for nice material. I use best offer and am patient. Myself I use buy it know but coin auctions can still be good.

 

Thank you for the thought put into this!!!!! I will probably stick to doing stuff for other people around the neighborhood.... Most of the people are older and need it so it is very important I stick with what I do.... Thanks again!!!