TAMPA, FL -- Old stuff that's lying around your home right now could be your key to extra money, or even new stuff.Tired of your old books sitting around the house collecting dust? Why not make some money off of them? The website Cash4books.net will buy your books. You enter your books' ISBN number and the site will give you an estimate of how much it's worth. You ship it. They send a check.
On Swaptree.com you can trade your old books, cds, dvds and video games in exchange for different ones. On this site you list the items you want to get rid of and the items you want. Swaptree plays the matchmaker and to find what you can get. When a match is made, you pay for the shipping.
Want something for nothing? Check out Freecycle.org. On this site people are giving things away like computer equipment, appliances, furniture. You can connect with people in your community looking to unload their unwanted items. Members are encouraged to give, not just take.
Do you have other money saving ideas? Email Kerry Kavanaugh.