Make money from knickers: sell used underwear

Yes really – you can potentially sell your knickers…used…to people (well men) who are willing to pay actual hard cash for used underwear. A recent article in the Sun revealed an easy £300 profit per month for a woman leaning into this easy side hustle.

Weird?

Yes.

Lucrative?

Potentially. Sites like Sofia Gray make it possible to earn money.

Would you do it?

Read on to find out!

• Why air your dirty laundry?
• How to make money if you want to sell your knickers
• Avoiding knicker nightmares
• How much can you make if you sell your knickers?
• Is this lingerie legitimate?

 

Why sell used underwear?

Yes it sounds weird, sordid and downright kinky – because it is! – but, if you can stomach it, you could make money from something you would otherwise have to spend time and money laundering, i.e. your dirty knickers.

The advantages are…

• You literally get paid to go about your daily business.
• Selling used knickers is done from the comfort of your home and, potentially, with anonymity as selling sites such as ‘PantyDeal’ have their own internal message system which you can use with an anonymous email address.
• If you have a specific short term goal in mind then it is also just as easy for you to stop your business as it is to start it.
• Alternatively, if you have an eye for the future, then online marketplaces enable you to build up a global clientele and to transact with them on a regular basis.

None of this alters the fact that you’re dealing in a dirty business – in more ways than one.

The used underwear business is not for everyone, which is why not that many women (and it is basically women’s knickers that are wanted) are doing it.

However, if selling used underwear sounds like an intriguing and easy way to make some extra money, then here’s now you do it.

 

How to make money if you want to sell your used underwear

Step 1: Join an online marketplace

While it is possible to set up your own website and go from there, you’re probably best registering with an online panty-selling marketplace.

Sites such as

• Sofia Gray – you can get a 10% discount on seller listing fees if you use our code Magpie69
• PantyDeal

give first time sellers a support network and clear terms and conditions from which to operate.

They also circumvent the extra PayPal fees that sellers are charged on eBay and do not ask for commission in return for a small membership fee.

STEP 2: set up your profile

Once you have decided which marketplace you want to sell your used knickers on, the next step is to set up your profile. For this, you can have fun creating a mystery alias and writing up a blurb to describe the items you want to sell.

Interests come in all ages, shapes and sizes and this means that you can be secure in your body image and also don’t have to worry about going out and buying special knickers.

In order to sell your underwear, you need to provide pictures which you can just create with your smartphone at home.

These photos can be as risqué as you like but it’s advisable to keep your face out of the pic.

STEP 3: set a price

After jazzing up your profile, all you have to do is set a price to sell your knickers and wait for a buyer to become interested.

PantyDeal advises that, when setting a price, you consider the type of used underwear you’re selling, the length of time they have been worn and any number of unique, personal selling points that make your knickers exclusive to you.

step 4: get paid

After a buyer has expressed their interest, you organise the transfer of money. The site you use will tell you which payment types are recommended or possible on their platform.

• It’s important to note than no sales should be processed via PayPal as its Terms and Conditions refuse the sale of used undies.

STEP 5: send the ‘items’ off

Once you’ve got that ping which tells you you’ve have been paid by your customer, all you need to do is zip your used panties into a bag and send them off directly to your buyer.

While you will be provided with the buyer’s address for the delivery, you should find a postal service that does not require a returns address so that you do not make your own details available.

step 6: ask for a review (yes, seriously!)

The final thing you need to do, according to the ‘professionals’, is to ask your buyer to review your product to encourage other people to stop at your profile.

It’s also helpful if you review your buyer too so that other sellers know what to expect. It’s just like selling on eBay or Amazon!

If you have had a bad experience, you can alert other sellers and also report any incidents to the managers of the marketplace where buyers or sellers can be removed from the site after an investigation.

 

Avoiding knicker nightmares

While the web is the perfect place for anonymous transactions, it’s important that you decide where you set your boundaries as some buyers can be interested in a little more than just your dirty laundry.

Most sites say that they encourage buyers to get in contact with sellers to request specific items to purchase or to ask questions about the pair of pants they wish to buy.

• Some may also want to have more detailed conversations. While it’s important to keep your customers happy, you need only keep your communication to the minimum and you do not need to sell to people who make you uncomfortable.
• For sites like PantyDeal, their registration also makes it clear that you can also sell photos, videos, texts and webcam chats. If that’s not for you, you do not have to do this and should not feel pressured into it.
• Sometimes, you might get strange requests that you are completely within your rights to deny and report.

However, be careful if any ask you to wear the knickers for a long time (yes, that’s one of the other requests). As Dr Alyssa Dweck, a gynaecologist and assistant clinical professor at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, told Cosmopolitan, it’s important to consider the health implications of your products as wearing the same underwear for a few days can increase the risk of getting a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. It probably doesn’t make you too many friends either.

So while a 24 hour wear is nothing out of the ordinary, make sure you know what you are getting yourself into if you agree to anything more!

 

How much can you make  if you sell your knickers?

How much you make then is pretty much up to you although you have to bear in mind that for people to take your prices seriously, you have to consider what is reasonable with regards to your competition. The more you sell though, the more you can demand.

Marketplace sites allow you to set your own prices and, despite charging a membership fee, most do not charge commission.

In just 3 months one of our readers made over £4,500 doing this!

Make sure you don’t forget about tax either. You probably won’t have to pay VAT as you’re allowed a £85,000 turnover before you have to pay it. However, if your taxable turnover is over £85,000 then you’ll have to contact HMRC to register for VAT. You can use VAT software to help you keep on top of this. If you turn over less than £1000 you don’t need to register with HMRC as a sole trader because it falls under the Trading Allowance. This doesn’t mean £1000 profit – that’s £1000 flat, regardless of your expenses. So, if you earn £1001 and your expenses are £500, you still need to register. A sole trader CAN offset their expenses, so it’s worth considering registering anyway.

Is this lingerie legitimate?

Although it’s true that to sell used underwear is a crazy way to make money, it is a blossoming industry that can make your bank account boom.

While some marketplaces are more established than others, a few have been around for more than five years.

If you do some thorough research on the record, history and ethos of the marketplace you choose, it will help you know if the marketplace is worth using.

For more fun ways to make money now – follow us over on Instagram here and chat with the team.

 

Oh, and if this is of interest to you, you might be interested in this other ‘not safe for work’ way of making money – selling pictures of your feet.

You can use a site like FeetFinder to sell pictures of your feet. FeetFinder has over 150,000 verified users, where all models are ID verified and all buyers must add a card to use the site in any way, and to beat the scammers: with FeetFinder you’ll also have to pay – as a foot model – a monthly subscription of $2.99, but for that, the site will do all the marketing for you. 

Find out more about making money from your feet here. 

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Get paid to party: become a club promoter

Become a club promoter and get paid to party. Club promotion is big business, with nightclubs up and down the country crying out for more punters.

So if you’re a night owl who loves clubbing, are oozing with confidence and happy to put the effort in, you may have just found your calling. Here’s how you can kick-start your career in club promotion.

• What’s involved?
• What skills do I need?
• Where should I look?
• Do your research
• Does it cost anything?
• Pros and cons

 

What’s involved?

As a club promoter it’s your job to get as many people through the doors of a designated nightclub as possible. You’d basically have to create your own guest list and ensure that tonnes of people turn up to the club on a specific night.

The guest list could be made up of your friends and acquaintances, or even random people that you’ve managed to impress enough to come along (hence why club promoters tend to have the gift of the gab).

The nightclub would then pay you a certain amount of commission for every person you got through their doors. You could make as much as £10 per person (once you’ve brought in a set amount of people) plus extra commission on any tables that you fill.

However, be warned if you’re just starting out as a promoter you might only get offered free entry and, if you’re lucky, free drinks. That’s fine as long as you’re not desperate for cash. The more established you become, the more sway you’ll have when it comes to negotiating payment.

 

What skills do I need?

Being personable and social is essential, along with the type of personality that can get people excited about an event.

In addition, having some experience in sales, marketing and design could be beneficial.

Promoters need to be organised and detail-oriented in order to manage a calendar of events. Being well-dressed and having a professional demeanour is also highly important on the night of an event, so that your employer, the club, will keep you on as a promoter.

 

Where should I look?

Club promoters tend to make their own luck, contacting nightclubs directly and offering their services to the powers that be (more on that later). But some clubs, particularly those based in London, do advertise for promoters online so keep an eye on job sites like Indeed, London Nightguide, Glassdoor, Gumtree and Jobrapido.

For a full list of London club venues check out LondonNet and Visit London.

 

Do your research

If you’re serious about becoming a promoter you’ll need to get off your bum and start hitting the clubs (for work, not pleasure!). Get the ball rolling by following these steps:

1. Make a list of the clubs you visit on a regular basis.
2. Location, location! Bear in mind the location of each club, because you might end up travelling to it several times a week. Cars and trains are expensive so make sure you’ve got a pot of money to cover these costs. It’s all well and good filling the guest list of a top London venue, but if you live outside the city any money you make will get eaten up in travelling costs.
3. Make sure you visit the clubs on different nights of the week and note down how busy the venues are. Could certain nights do with a boost of punters? Familiarise yourself with the type of music that’s played, the vibe of the clubbers and their age range. If you do end up pitching your services to the club, knowing these details could help convince them that you’re the right person for the job.
4. Now it’s time to get serious. Using all the information you’ve gathered come up with a proposal tailored to meet the individual needs of the club. Suggest that on one of their quietest nights you will create a guest list of at least X amount of people and will only take X% of their entry fee and X% of table bookings you’ve provided. Make sure that your proposal is fair and realistic or you’ll quickly be laughed out the door.
5. Be proactive! Contact the club’s PR manager directly, face to face if possible or over the phone if needs be. Be confident and enthusiastic but remember that you’re doing business and should maintain an air of professionalism.
6. Don’t be nervous! Be confident and enthusiastic. As long as you’re offering the club a mutually beneficial deal you shouldn’t feel like they’re doing you a favour.
7. Don’t be put off. PR managers tend to be very busy people so don’t be put off by having to chase them up a few times before getting an answer. If they do like your proposal great, you’re in business! If not try and get some feedback to find out why they said no. Perhaps they can’t afford you or just don’t feel the need to hire anyone. Whatever the reason you can use their reservations to make your next pitch (to a different club) even stronger.

 

Does it cost anything?

Although you don’t need any training or qualifications to become a club promoter, like most things in life there can be hidden costs. Bear these factors in mind:

Phone bills – All successful club promoters have one thing in common: a great mobile phone contract. Why? Because the cheapest way to round up hundreds of friends and acquaintances is by text, so a cheap mobile phone contract is a must. All the big network providers offer text message bundle packages, and as a club promoter you’ll need the one that offers as many free text messages as possible.

Entrance fees – If you’re just starting out, you have to do your research, which means visiting different clubs on different nights of the week. Unless you have contacts at the club you’ll probably have to pay to get in, so keep an eye out for any special promotions that’ll make your night cheaper. And keep drinking to a minimum as clubs generally charge through the roof for their drinks.

Social networking and blogging- social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram are a godsend for club promoters. In addition, going to sites such as Resident Advisor and Skiddle are good outlets to promote any events. Emailing is another good way of spreading the word without paying a penny, and if you’re serious about club promoting you should really think about setting up your own blog. Setting up a blog isn’t difficult and you can find out how to do it here. To generate traffic take lots of photos of your friends at club nights then post them on your blog the next day. People are vain and if they know their photos are splashed all over your blog they’re guaranteed to pay it a visit. Having a blog should also help to secure you work, as PR managers will be impressed by the extra exposure your site could generate for their clubs.

 

Pros and Cons of being a Club Promoter

Pros

• Free entry into the club you’re promoting, and usually free drinks too.
• A great social life and the chance to meet lots of people.
• Could be fitted in around a regular 9-5 job (just make sure you allow yourself enough time to sleep!).
• Looks fantastic on your CV, especially if you’re trying to break into PR.

 

Cons

• • Income can be small and unreliable.
  • Long evening hours – unless you’re a bit of a night owl this isn’t the job for you.
  • Pressure! You need to be focused and organised or you won’t make any money.
  • Unsociable working hours. Being at a club all night might sound like most people’s idea of a great time, but you are essentially working and when everyone else is settling down to sleep, you’ll still be on the go.
  • As clubs rarely advertise for promoters it’s up to you to contact them. You’ll also have to convince them that they need you, which can be a lot of work for not much gain.

 

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Can You Get Paid to Sell Your Toenail Clippings? The Weird Side Hustle That’s Actually Real

Are you looking for weird ways to make money in 2025? Believe it or not, you might be able to get paid to sell your toenail clippings. It sounds bizarre—but a growing number of people claim to be making serious money from selling their unwanted body parts (within legal limits).

From TikTok influencers cashing in on fetish markets to everyday people posting jars of toenails for cash, this is one side hustle that’s turning heads—and stomachs.

Let’s break down the media buzz, find out if this is really a legit money-maker, and show you how to try it yourself (if you’re brave enough).

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Viral Media Stories: People Getting Paid for Toenails?

The idea that you can make money from your toenails gained attention when Latiesha Jones, a 24-year-old Brit, appeared on ITV’s This Morning claiming she makes up to £5,000 a week selling things like:

• Toenail clippings

• Used bathwater

• Spit

• Worn clothing

She said customers pay anything from £400 to over £1,000 per item—and toenails are among the top sellers in her store.

Other influencers, like American TikToker Rebekka Blue, have gone viral by showing how she ships out jars of nail clippings, hair, and even used IUDs to eager fans. She claims to earn around £1,600 a month from these “oddities.”

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Is It True? Can You Really Sell Toenails for Cash?

Yes, but it’s niche.

There is a market for fetish-related items and personal memorabilia—including used socks, old shoes, spit, and yes—toenail clippings. This isn’t mainstream, and it won’t suit everyone, but sellers do exist, and buyers are out there.

What Are People Actually Earning?

• Latiesha claims up to £5k/week selling a mix of items

• Average sellers might make £20–£100 per batch of clippings

• Top influencers with social followings can earn more through direct sales

Keep in mind: most people won’t get rich selling toenails—but as a weird side hustle, it can bring in extra income.

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How to Sell Your Toenail Clippings (and Actually Get Paid)

Here’s your no-nonsense guide to making money from toenails:

1. Choose the Right Platform

Most mainstream marketplaces like eBay and Etsy prohibit body parts or “fetish” listings. Instead, try:

• OnlyFans or Fansly – adult-friendly platforms where fetish content is allowed

• Fetish-specific sites (like Sofia Gray or Snifffr)

• Social media DMs – use TikTok, Reddit, or Instagram to build interest and direct sales

2. Package It Right

People pay more when it looks “exclusive.”
Tips for selling toenail clippings:

• Use mini glass jars or sealable pouches

• Label creatively (e.g., “Collector’s Toenails – Limited Batch”)

• Include handwritten notes for personal touch

• Keep items clean and well-stored before shipping

3. Set Your Prices

Start low and increase with demand.

• Beginners: £10–£30 for a small bag

• Niche market: £50–£100 for a personalised jar

• Influencers: £100–£500+ depending on content and following

4. Promote Your Side Hustle

If you’re serious about turning toenails into income, treat it like a business.

• Use TikTok: post funny, viral-style clips (keep it PG for public)

• Reddit: niche communities exist (search for “odd fetish markets” or “selling body items”)

• Instagram/Twitter: grow a persona and direct interested followers to your shop or DMs

5. Stay Safe and Legal

• Use a PO box and don’t share personal info

• Check postal rules—some countries don’t allow human-related items

• Use aliases and protect your identity

• Be aware of local laws (selling bodily fluids like blood or spit can be restricted)

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Is Selling Toenail Clippings Legal in the UK?

Selling toenails or other keratin-based items (like hair or skin flakes) isn’t illegal in the UK—as long as it’s not tied to biohazards or bodily fluids. However, some platforms and couriers may restrict what they ship or list. Always check:

• Marketplace terms (e.g., Etsy bans body parts)

• Courier shipping rules

• Local health and safety regulations

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Final Thoughts: Weird, But It Works

You won’t find selling toenail clippings listed on most job boards—but for those looking to make a bit of money in a unique way, it’s a real (if weird) option. Like any side hustle, success depends on how much time, effort, and creativity you’re willing to put in.

Want to try more strange side hustles? Check out our guides to:

• Selling used underwear online

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Get Paid to Walk

There are times in our life when we wish we could make money through some of life’s simple pleasures… like walking! Whether it is a passive income, or a main source, there are many ways you can make money walking.

We take a look at some of the ways you can go about this.

• Walking apps
• Task work
• The human sandwich
• Tour guides
• Dog walking
• Walking clubs

 

Walking Apps

An easy way to earn money by walking is to get one of these free apps – all have some decent rewards. These, you can add to your phone and earn while going about your daily business. Getting to the rewards really takes some mileage mind, so this is in no way a primary income source.

• Charity Miles
• Sweatcoin
• BetterPoints
• Winwalk

If you’ve got a dog, our favourite way to get paid to walk is through Biscuit. There is a free tier and a paid tier; £3.99 a month for the paid tier does open up a LOT more earning opportunities, but it depends on how many ‘doggie’ activities and distance you cover each day. The free tier, you need to do around 175 walks to earn £10 in vouchers to spend – but if you’re walking your dog twice a day… that adds up fast.

Sign up with your email address, log your dog walking activity, and earn ‘biscuits’. These can then be exchanged for vouchers at major retailers, or even on pet specific items like flea treatment.

Task Work

There will always be work to do, and that includes people in your local area who need anything from a little help moving house to collecting something or delivering something.

Ask your friends or advertise yourself as a car and a pair of hands for hire for anything within reason, and be prepared to help people for a small fee. Everyone’s a winner.

 

The Human Sandwich

We’ve all seen them, and why shouldn’t you be one of those individuals wearing a sandwich board advertising a local service or business? They’re certainly eye-catching, and while you’ll be standing around in all kinds of weather – so a solid constitution and a decent coat is essential – you will earn something neat enough to minimum wage to get some extra pocket money.

See if any local businesses already do this or are looking for extra help for this service, and as long as they’re abiding by advertising laws, it’s worth considering.

Remember to sign up to a walking app as well if you get a job like this, it’ll be easy to add your points up fast!

Tour Guides

Tour guiding is something you can do if you live somewhere with picturesque views and lots of local history: a well/planned town, city or wilderness route where you can lead people round landmarks and point out interesting things. You could ask at your local museums or art galleries if they have any seasonal work going, and it’s usually designed to fit around your own available time slots.

If you want to become a ghost tour guide or similar, this is a competitive area and you will need to be a good public speaker and have lots of energy. You may also need to apply for certain permits and fit in with other guides in the area, so do your research before lunch considering this approach.

 

Dog Walking

 

There are bound to be dozens of people in your area with dogs that need walking, at times they’re unable to provide the necessary care for their canines. To get into dog walking, ask around as, like parents of babies and toddlers, dog owners tend to know each other and where the best and safest dog walks are.

Every dog is different and has different needs, qualities and personalities, so you’ll need to familiarise yourself with the various breeds and, more specifically, get to know the dogs and dog owners you’re planning on walking.

Leaving your dog with a walker is an enormous exercise in trust, so you’ll need to prove that you’re a conscientious and caring dog walker, who knows when to let dogs off leads and which areas are better and safer than others for certain dogs. That said, you could quite quickly fill a day with walking time slots, as many dog owners find it tough to find the time to walk their dogs several times a day, so you could be onto a nice little earner.

 

Walking Clubs

Especially at this time of year, but also going into the warmer months, many people are looking for a way to keep fit and get out of the house, as well as doing a bit of socialising. Organising an outdoor walking club is a great way to pocket some regular membership fees while showing your club members some good walks in and around your town.

Depending on the age range and size of your group, you could suggest weekly or monthly walks that take in the roads, nature trails and fields around your town, with a good chance for people to get to know each other and chat as they walk, or just enjoy the scenery. As with the other money-making tips, a walking club will require some degree of research and organisation as you’ll be responsible for a group of people, so things like having a first-aider in your group might be a wise idea before you begin.

Advertise online or in your local paper first to see what interest there is in such a club, then raise these points at the meeting: ask what would be a fair membership fee, what routes people would like to go on, and so forth. Again, a great way to make new friends and share ideas.

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You could earn £600 from just invigilating exams

Remember exam time? The frantic cramming, the squeaky shoes of the exam invigilator striding between the desks or sitting purposefully at the head of the room. Well, they weren’t just doing it for kicks – invigilating exams can be a great way to make a bit of quick cash and almost anyone can do it.

It’s not as easy as it looks though – you need tact in dealing with stressed students, not to mention the ability to keep quiet for long periods and remain alert no matter how slowly the minutes may pass.

Oh, and a pair of non-squeaky shoes is essential…

• Getting started
• How much can you make?
• What’s involved
• What else you need to know

 

Step one: Getting started

Most education authorities, colleges and universities will recruit people for invigilating exams prior to their May-June and January exam periods, so the weeks or months before then are the best time to start looking. However, in some cases exams can fall outside this time too.

Check out your local borough council website for positions at local schools, which will need people to oversee GCSE and A-level exams. If you have a child at school, keep an eye out for any announcements in the school newsletter, or it might even be worth asking schools in your area directly.

For colleges, universities and adult education authorities, search for vacancies on their individual websites. Many also go through recruitment agencies or advertise on job websites, so try your luck with these (tip: a quick search on Google for ‘exam invigilators’ should show the most current crop of positions).

Obviously, school exams will be during school hours, while university exams may run until a little later, making it an ideal temporary job for part-timers, retirees or stay-at-home parents.

You don’t need any experience, as training is provided – basically if you’re responsible and available to work, you’re in with a good shot. Some places will require a CRB check, depending on their individual policies. This can be tricky to get at short notice and if you haven’t had one before it could cost you between £21.50 and £49.50 depending on which DBS level is required. See our full article on DBS checks.

 

Step two: How much can you earn?

The rate varies but you can expect anything between £12.21 to £30 per hour (universities tend to pay more).  How much you end up with will depend on how many exams you can sit in on.

So, for example, if you were to sit in on two three-hour exams a day over a two-week period at the maximum pay rate, you could finish up with between £732 and £1760. Not too shabby for pacing up and down.

 

Step three: What’s involved

There is a lot more to invigilating exams than turning up to open the doors and shouting “pens down!” at the end. Training will generally be provided before the exam period starts and each school or university will undoubtedly have their own procedures to follow, but here are some of the basics:

Before the exam

You’ll have to arrive early, half an hour to an hour before the exam is due to begin, to set up the exam room. This will likely include:

• Placing answer booklets and question papers on each desk
• Checking all seats are labelled correctly and that there is a suitable gap between each table to ensure students can’t copy others
• Knowing what equipment students are allowed (Calculators? Extra paper? Is it an open book exam?)
• Put up regulation notices, seating allocations, exam start and finish times, centre and paper number and ensure clocks are visible (even for those at the far end) and working

If it is a large exam hall, there will probably be a few invigilators so you can divide how many tables each of you will oversee.

Start of the exam

• Direct students to their seats and tell them where to leave their bags
• Confiscate any items that aren’t allowed, such as revision notes, textbooks, calculators (unless otherwise allowed), and of course, any mobile phones
• Read exam regulations to students and give out any specific exam instructions
• Make sure no one starts reading or writing before the start time
• Checking the ID of all students and marking their attendance (you will generally have to inform the office immediately if any students are absent)
• Not letting anyone in or out of the room before the allowed time has passed

During the exam

This is where a little tedium may set in. You must remain alert throughout the entire exam, to remain on the lookout for students who need help, or those who may be using less than honest means to finish their paper. This means you CANNOT use the time to read or write yourself, and  not stand around chatting with the other invigilators. You will have to:

• Circulate the room regularly (this is where those soft-soled shoes come in handy!)
• Observe the students, but try not to stand reading over their shoulders (it can be off-putting to students)
• Accompany students to the toilet if needed
• Hand out extra paper or answer booklets if requested
• Make sure there is no talking and that any disruptions (such as loud noises outside) are taken care of as quickly as possible
• Give regular time checks and announce when the exam time is almost finished (usually when there’s 15 minutes left)

If you do suspect a student of cheating, it is likely each individual institution has their own procedure for dealing with it that you should follow.

Depending on the length of an exam, you may be allowed to take a short break. Some exams can be up to three hours long!

End of the exam

• Tell candidates that they should stop working and remind them that they’re still in exam conditions
• Collect all answer sheets and question papers BEFORE dismissing the students
• Make sure answer sheets are in the right order (it might be by ID number or classes) before returning them to the office

 

What else you need to know

The good news is invigilating exams means quick money can be made for not doing too much other than observing, but this job probably isn’t for you if you bore easily or have a short attention span. While it doesn’t take a lot of physical effort, you really do need to be mentally focused on the task at hand.

For example, if someone raises their hand asking for help you need to attend them immediately – they shouldn’t have to try to get your attention for five minutes when they’re in timed conditions.

You will also need a lot of patience and understanding. Exams can be extremely stressful for some, so you need to be prepared in the event a student seems panicky. A little sympathy won’t go astray – doubtless they have enough to worry about without having to deal with an unfriendly exam invigilator.

 

Useful links

• List of local borough councils

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eBay selling: 20 handy tips for making more money

If you have loads of clutter that you’re dying to get rid of, then consider selling it on eBay.

eBay makes it easy to get rid of unwanted items. But while it’s a great platform to make extra cash, it can be intimidating for first-time users.

Here are 20 essential tips that you’ll need to confidently start making money on eBay.

• 1. Start your eBay auction prices at 99p
• 2. Understand free listings
• 3. Download the eBay app
• 4. Make your eBay listing stand out
• 5. Be original
• 6. Price it right
• 7. eBay is all about timing
• 8. Organise your selling around your life
• 9. Post items ‘Recorded Delivery’
• 10. Keep your eBay postage costs under control
• 11. Pack things well
• 12. Use lots of pictures
• 13. Choose the right category
• 14. Build your eBay reputation
• 15. Make a few small eBay purchases
• 16. Respond to people ASAP
• 17. Let people know what you’re selling on eBay
• 18. Don’t forget bigger items on eBay
• 19. Never underestimate what people will pay for
• 20. Don’t give up

 

1. Start your eBay auction prices at 99p

If you start your auction at 99p, you will attract more potential buyers because many people search for items by lowest price. What’s more, this will also keep your fees down – which means more money in your pocket.

Of course, there is some risk here. It’s possible that even a valuable item happens to only have one interested buyer, who, through sheer luck, gets your item for 99p when it’s worth much more!

There’s a tradeoff: so never put something at 99p if you’d be gutted to sell it for that much. Use your own judgement and do research to see what similar items are selling for.

2. Understand free listings

eBay now allows private sellers 300 free listings a month on almost all categories, and it’s 35p a listing after that. If you want to pay extra to promote, it’ll still cost something – but could net you a better audience to boost your profit. You can set a reserve price which means the item won’t sell unless it reaches that price, but you’ll pay 4% of that reserve whether the item sells or not.

On some items, like cars and vehicles, eBay will let you know you’re listing your item for free when you put it live, you’ll still pay a final value fee. This is 10% of the final cost of the item, including postage. There will also be a PayPal fee if you use that to get your cash.

It’s not a lot, but something to be aware of when looking at how much you’ll actually make on each sale. When you set up your selling account, the easiest method to pay these fees is by direct debit each month. You’ll get an invoice of how much you owe.

You won’t pay a final value fee if your item doesn’t sell. So if it fails to attract any buyers, try again. You can choose to automate this process by ticking the box to allow relisting if it doesn’t sell. It may be that the right buyer wasn’t around at the time, so don’t give up!

Read more about final value fees on eBay’s website.

 

3. Download the eBay app

If you sell often it’s worth downloading eBay’s free app. Using it to post listings is quick and easy – and it means that you can keep an eye on your listings and respond to queries on the go. You can take photos, create your listing, and keep track of how auctions are going all in one place.

 

4. Make your ebay listing stand out

With 1.7 billion live items on eBay, making your listing stand out is crucial.

When buyers search for an item, eBay only looks for words in the listing’s title, so always use keywords such as brand names, colour, and sizes. Double check spellings so people can find your items!

 

5. Be original

A little bit of copying and pasting with a few adjustments and tweaks will save you loads of time and effort when writing up descriptions for products. But never copy descriptions or pictures wholesale, as this infringes other sellers’ copyright. You could also accidentally include damage that isn’t on your item but is on the other person’s, which reduces its value!

Look at other successful sellers to see how they describe their products and learn from them.

If you sell lots of the same thing, write up your own template and save it on a file on your computer or phone. Then you can copy and paste it, fill in the particulars for the item (size, colour, etc.), add photos and you’re pretty much done!

 

6. Price it right

Items can be listed as an auction or a fixed price. In addition to following eBay pricing recommendations, you can also search completed eBay listings and look at other similar items to help you choose a starting price for fixed-price or auction-style listing.

 

auction listings

Auction listings are great if you’re unsure of the value of your item or you have unique and hard-to-find items that could attract demand and spur a bidding war.

Although the final price may be unpredictable, if you get several people who really want your item, they may try to outbid each other, raising the final price.

Remember never to put a starting price that’s lower than you’re willing to sell for! But if it’s something not too valuable that’s just lying around anyway, an auction may be the way to go.

Make sure you’ll be around when listings end to post the items within the timeframe you’ve agreed to.

 

Fixed-price listings

If you want to make a certain price on something, though, go for a fixed price sale.

This is a safe option if you absolutely don’t want to sell your item for less than a certain price. You can tick the ‘allow offers’ button if you might be willing to negotiate, or leave it off if your price is firm.

Some sellers prefer buying through fixed-price listings because they don’t have to wait for an auction to end. Just make sure you’re available to post the item within the time limit you’ve agreed to on your listing. With a fixed-price listing, it could sell at any time while it’s live on eBay.

 

7. eBay is all about timing 

When starting an auction, you can choose whether it lasts one, three, five, seven or ten days.

It’s generally agreed that Sunday is the day of the week that attracts the most bidding activity – so listing on a Thursday and opting for a ten-day auction means that you will cover two of these prime-time selling days. Aim to have your items end between the hours of 7pm and 9pm to get the most bidders.

Alternatively, get into the habit of listing your seven-day auctions each Sunday night to maximise your bids on an ongoing basis.

You can even schedule your listings to start at a certain time. So if you’re writing up your listing at 3am, you can have it start at a better time so it ends when more people are browsing.

 

8. Organise your selling around your life

Whether you’re selling a couple of items or dozens of boxes of stuff, you’ll need to stay on top of everything. Use a calendar to mark when auctions are ending, and make sure you’ll be around to post items promptly.

If you’re away from home a lot or maybe too busy to always go to the Post Office, schedule listings to end when it suits you. For example, if your only free time is Saturday morning, have listings end on Friday evening so you can post them the next day.

Fixed-price listings have certain advantages, but as they can sell at any time, you’ll need to make sure you’re always available the next day to post things.

If you need more flexibility, you can adjust the postage settings on your listing to say it will be dispatched within a couple of days instead of one day. But this might turn some buyers away, especially as most people are used to fast deliveries.

9. Post items ‘Recorded Delivery’

This is the most important advice on this page. If you send an item recorded delivery, you can track its whereabouts.

This prevents any sellers claiming they have not received an item. And if it is lost, you are covered by insurance.

Some sellers also choose to record packing videos to show the state the item was in and the packing included. This can help fight false claims of poor packing causing damage, or the wrong item being sent.

10. Keep your eBay postage costs under control

It’s important to choose the correct postage options so that a buyer knows how and when they will receive the item.

When posting a listing, eBay has a handy tool which provides postage recommendations based on how other sellers have posted items like yours.

If there’s no recommended postage option for your item – or you’d rather set your own price – you can choose your own postage method. To get an idea of what you should be charging, use eBay’s Postage Estimator. Royal Mail also has a Price Finder tool for figuring out the costs, both for the UK and abroad.

CollectPlus

You can also send parcels to any UK address from a CollectPlus store (CollectPlus.co.uk), which means you avoid the lengthy queues at the Post Office – and cut costs. What’s more, the 6,000 shops that offer this service are all open late, seven days a week.

Compare

Also worth a look are parcel and postage comparison websites such as Interparcel.com, Parcelmonkey.co.uk or MyParcelDelivery.com. These sites buy postage slots in bulk from big courier firms such as UPS or DHL and sell them to the public – saving you a bundle in the process.

But bear in mind that you’ll be dealing with a middleman company, not the courier itself. So if things go wrong and need sorting, you will have to go via the comparison site which will deal with any inquiries, but can be more time consuming than you might think.

Underestimating Postage Costs

While cheap postage may attract more buyers, always remember that underestimating postage costs can quickly eat into your eBay profits.

If you’re flogging larger items that aren’t feasible to post, select ‘local collection only’ and the buyer will need to collect the item in person.

 

11. Pack things well

Ensure that you ship sold items carefully, as if it arrives broken you must give the buyer a refund.

What’s more, if you leave buying your packaging until the last minute, you’ll end up forking out more than necessary. Cut costs and recycle used jiffy bags and bubble wrap.

If you must shell out for brand new packaging, look online for the best deals. Retailers such as Amazon sell job lots of mailing bags, which come in a variety of sizes, for as little as £3.

Pound shops and other discount stores are also great for cheap packaging, whether it be parcel paper or bubble envelopes.

 

12. Use lots of pictures

With each listing, you can list up to 12 p­hotos for free. Take advantage of this so that potential buyers can see what you’re selling.

Adding multiple good-quality photos to your listing to help you increase sales and give your buyers a more accurate idea of what to expect – and reassure them that you’re a legitimate seller.

Aim for a well-lit, clutter-free, plain white background and always take photos from several angles highlighting the condition of the item. Be honest about any imperfections (nicks and scratches, etc.)

A clean kitchen table or counter could be good options. Use a plain white sheet if need be.

On a related note, did you know you can make money from your photos? Find out how here.

 

13. Choose the right category

It’s also important to make sure you list your item in the right category; if you don’t, the chance of a good sale goes down.

For an extra 35p fee, you can list your item in two categories to maximise your item’s visibility.

14. Build your eBay reputation

Building your eBay reputation as a trusted seller is very important in making cash on the online marketplace.

To build your eBay reputation, you need to get positive feedback from customers so that you can get at least 95% rate as a trusted seller. The best way to do this is to be the kind of seller you would want to buy from yourself. So, offer good customer service, describe the item accurately, reply to queries within 24 hours, and make sure you mail packages within the advertised period.

Establishing and maintaining buyer satisfaction helps you build a solid reputation as a trustworthy seller on eBay, and ultimately helps drive your sales activity.

 

15.  Make a few small eBay purchases

If you’re a new seller with little or no feedback, buyers might be reluctant to make purchases from you.

So, before you start listing items, you might want to make a few small purchases to accumulate positive feedback, and to get used to the eBay process.

Take note of things like how they describe their items, postage times, and packaging. See if you can get any inspiration, or note anything you’d do better!

 

16. Respond to people ASAP

When you get questions about things you’re selling, reply as soon as you can. If you take days to reply, you might miss out on a sale. Ideally respond within 24 hours.

Having the app with notifications switched on can help you see messages much faster.

17. Let people know what you’re selling on eBay

Once your listing goes live, don’t just sit back and hope for the best.

Promote your items on your social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Use relevant hashtags and get the word out there. Also, let your friends and family know so they can spread the word too.

 

18. Don’t forget bigger items on eBay

Just because something seems too large, impractical, or expensive to ship, it doesn’t mean you can’t sell it. Simply offer the “collection in person” option – this means that the buyer and seller can find a convenient time for the item to be picked up.

19. Never underestimate what people will pay for

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. So even if you think some of the things you’ve got lying around are useless, think again!

Even broken or not-working items can sell for parts or to enthusiasts. Sometimes if you sell a bundle of broken electronics you can make good money on them. Just always be honest about the condition of the item.

 

20. Don’t give up 

 

If at first you don’t succeed, try again.

Relist unsold items and tweak your posting to grab the attention of buyers. For instance, changing the title, adding a better description, and changing the format of your listing (buy it now or auction-style) can all help.

Take new photographs or add extra photographs to your listing. Photos are absolutely key, so note how other successful eBayers are doing it and put in the effort!

 

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8 ways students can make money in their spare time

Congratulations to everyone completing their A-Levels and getting ready for university after the summer! As a student, you tend to have quite a bit of spare time. However, it can be pretty sporadic – you never know which days you’ll have off!

Regular paid work can be tricky to maintain alongside studies. But, if you are still in need of some extra cash, there are plenty of ways you can make the most of your spare time when it comes up!

Take a look at these 8 ways that you can make money in your spare time as a student.

• Become a tutor
• Test websites, apps and games
• Sell photos
• Get crafty
• Take up odd jobs
• Use your car
• Write a book
• Become a promoter

 

Put your student skills to work!

As a student, you’re always acquiring specialist skills on subjects others might want to know about.

Earn back a bit of extra cash with tutoring, or offering your skills to teach online for sites like Coursera or Udemy. If devising a whole course sounds like too much, you can always help school students with particular subjects. Maybe you can help with their maths or English homework. Parents are always looking for extra study help for their children, and it’s a flexible job you can start right away.

 

Test out websites, app and games

Whenever you’ve got a spare 20 minutes, sites like UserTesting can earn you great money for just trying out a website and reporting back on the user experience. You’ll need to complete a trial run, have a good microphone, and clearly narrate what you do as you do it.

Once you’re approved, sites contact you to arrange assignments. You can take these assignments when you need some extra cash!

If you’re a gamer, you can also get paid to play games. Find out how here. 

Sell stock photography

If you have a camera that can take decent quality images, capitalise on the chance to keep a little income trickling in. Sites like Shutterstock and Adobe Stock are always looking for contributions. Every time someone purchases one of your photos, you receive a small royalty fee.

Take clear, quality photos and submit them. The site itself will often let you know what sorts of themes and content they are requiring. Find out more about selling your photos here.

Get crafty!

If you’ve any talent for handicrafts, Etsy was made for the craft enthusiast at home. It’s easy to get started, and once you have some intriguing trinkets, you can advertise them online and start making sales.

Alternatively, you can flip items at home. Gumtree or eBayare perfect for these kinds of sales, and will allow you to make a tidy profit on unneeded goods.

Or, get into ‘flipping’: purchase items at low cost from car boot sales and sell them on for profit. Show off your newfound treasures online and get the best price. Learn how to be “amazing at selling on Ebay” with this article.

 

Take up odd jobs

Whether you’re handy around the house or a willing babysitter, whatever odd jobs you can help out with are available to view on sites like Fiverr or TaskRabbit.

If you’d rather not do odd jobs around the house, you might consider other kinds of jobs as a freelancer. Sites like Upwork and PeoplePerHour make it easy to list your skills, find jobs that people from across the globe need doing, and get to work! They do charge fees for every successfully completed job, but you can still find yourself taking on work which is interesting, and pays you a little extra.

 

Use your driving skills

If you have regular access to a vehicle, why not get paid as you travel round town?

Uber takes a little bit of time to become fully registered with, but if you’re a good driver with a full licence and no issues on your record, you can make extra money from just driving people around. This leaves the earning potential up to you, as you can agree to take passengers whenever it suits you.

Sell a book online

Are you passionate about any particular subject? Is there a large audience for it? Do you have a flair for fiction? Put it to use and write a great eBook!

There are lots of great ways you can get your book out there and sell it. Even for a few quid a pop, these things can add up! If your book becomes popular enough you never know what it could lead to.

Become a Nightclub Promoter

If you love a good party (and as a student, you just might!) then why not make some extra cash from promoting events?

Being sociable and forging strong connections with DJs and nightclubs is crucial to make this work. You will need to convince people that this event is the right one for them, and that starts with your fun personality.

Interested? Read more with our article on how to get paid to party. 

Make the most of your spare time as a student, and use these ideas to get started!

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Oasis Reunion Tour 2025: A Britpop Goldmine for Fans and Financiers

After years of feuding, speculation, and wishful thinking, the unthinkable has happened: Oasis are reuniting for a full-scale 2025 tour, marking one of the most hotly anticipated comebacks in music history. With tickets selling out in record time, fans across the UK and beyond are bracing themselves for a nostalgic ride through Britpop glory—and the economic ripple effect is already massive.

Liam and Noel Gallagher, once bitterly estranged, are reportedly burying the hatchet (at least professionally) to headline shows at iconic venues like Wembley Stadium, Heaton Park, and Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Early projections estimate over £400 million in ticket and merchandise revenue, with total fan spending—including travel, hotels, and memorabilia—set to surpass £1 billion.

But it’s not just a victory lap for the band or a treat for their devoted fanbase—it’s also a serious money-making opportunity.

From flipping limited-edition merch to trading vintage memorabilia, investing in booming Britpop fashion, or even riding the tourism boom in host cities, the Oasis reunion is more than music. It’s an economic event, and savvy fans can cash in. Whether you’re a gig-goer, collector, reseller, or investor, there are plenty of ways to ride this reunion wave to your financial advantage.

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1. How the Oasis Reunion Tour Is Making Millions

Ticket Sales

The band is expected to earn upwards of £50 million each in direct income. Ticket sales alone are forecasted to gross over £400 million across UK and possible international dates. Premium tickets and VIP packages have been snapped up at lightning speed, some priced at over £500 each.

Merchandise Revenue

Merch is set to be a goldmine, with fans expected to spend £20 million or more. From classic logo t-shirts to novelty items like Oasis-branded fly swatters, the band is cleverly trademarking merchandise to keep the revenue in-house. Expect these items to become highly sought after collector’s pieces in years to come.

Licensing and Sponsorship

Brand deals are rolling in. Collaborations with labels like Stone Island and Adidas could rake in millions, with some partnerships already valued at over £2.5 million. Streaming platforms are reportedly fighting for the rights to a tour documentary, which would add another significant income stream.

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2. Why Oasis Merch Is Exploding in Value

Official Tour Merchandise

Tour t-shirts and hoodies are already turning up on resale sites for double or triple their original price. Limited editions and venue-specific designs are especially hot. Expect values to soar even further post-tour.

Vintage Oasis Collectibles

First-gen Oasis memorabilia has seen a dramatic price increase. Signed records, early tour posters, and vintage tees now fetch hundreds or even thousands of pounds online. A signed guitar display recently sold for over £2,000, and rare guitars from the era have reached up to £80,000 at auction.

Value Increases in Old Oasis Merch

Collectors are snapping up original items from the band’s early days. Here’s a look at how values have shifted over the years:

Item	Original Price	2020 Resale Value	2025 Resale Value (Est.)
1995 Definitely Maybe tour tee	£15	£80	£180+
Original “Be Here Now” poster	£5	£25	£70+
Signed CD copy of “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”	£12	£150	£250+
Vintage Oasis bucket hat (1996)	£10	£60	£150+
Tour laminate pass (authentic)	N/A	£50	£120+

These estimates are based on auction listings and collector market trends. With renewed interest from the reunion tour, prices could continue to climb.

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3. The Wider Economic Impact of the Tour

City-by-City Breakdown

Each host city is preparing for a significant boost in local revenue:

• London (Wembley): £426 million in projected fan spend
• Manchester (Heaton Park): £277 million
• Cardiff: £113 million
• Edinburgh: £124 million

Fan Spending Trends

• Average fan spend per show: £680–£700
• Key spend categories: travel, accommodation, dining, merch
• Overnight visitors contribute £800+ per trip, often staying 2–3 nights

Total Economic Uplift

The tour is expected to inject at least £940 million into the UK economy, with around £274 million retained regionally through tourism, transport and retail sectors.

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4. How You Can Make Money from the Oasis Tour

Resell Tickets Ethically

Use resale platforms like Twickets or official exchange programmes. VIP and premium seating in particular has high resale potential.

Flip Limited Edition Merchandise

Buy early, hold, and list items on eBay, Depop or Vinted. Focus on rare or location-specific products.

Sell Vintage Memorabilia

If you own original Oasis merch from the 90s, now’s the time to cash in. Use reputable auction houses or collectors’ sites.

Invest in Supporting Brands

Look at companies likely to benefit from the tour, such as hotel chains (Premier Inn, Travelodge), music streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music), and clothing brands involved in Oasis-related collabs.

Capitalise Locally

If you run a bar, restaurant, hotel or shop near a tour venue, now is the time to market to fans. Special offers, Oasis-themed events and targeted advertising could boost your revenue significantly.

5. The Impersonators: Tribute Acts Riding the Oasis Wave

As the Gallagher brothers prepare to step back on stage, a whole industry of Oasis tribute bands and impersonators is thriving—capitalizing on the cultural buzz while offering fans alternative experiences.

Rising Demand and Local Alternatives

According to The Guardian, there are around 40 Oasis tribute acts in the UK, with more popping up globally—from Belgium and Japan to Canada and Indonesia. These bands offer “affordable alternatives to the real thing,” often emulating the look, swagger, and sound of Liam and Noel with surprising accuracy.

Exponential Growth Since Reunion Announcement

Tribute bands like Definitely Oasis, Oasiz, and MagicPie have seen bookings double or even triple after the reunion news. One Essex-based act already took on 125 shows in 2025 alone—up from just 50 before the announcement.

“It’s like sex … and we’re the foreplay,” one tribute frontman told The Guardian, capturing how these performers are warming up fans for the main event

Why Fans Turn to Tribute Acts

• Proximity & Price: Many tickets for the real Oasis shows are uncontrollable or outrageously priced. Tributes offer venues and prices that are accessible.

• Nostalgic Intimacy: Smaller gigs feel more like the band’s early‑90s era—raw, personal, and visually reminiscent

Financial Upside for Impersonators

• Tribute bands have pivoted from hobby to profession, booking private events, corporate functions, clubs, and festivals.

• As one act reports, they were turning down gigs—extra confirmation that demand is outpacing supply.

What You Can Learn

• Invest in a high-quality tribute setup: think accurate attire, gear, and stage presence.

• Book smart, targeting key pre‑tour windows—venues, festivals, and corporate events leading up to the reunion.

• Merchandise ops: Sell tour-themed merch at tribute shows—shirts, badges, even posters that echo the official tour—but don’t infringe on trademarks.

With the Oasis reunion tour dominating conversation, the impersonator ecosystem is booming. Whether you’re a tribute performer or looking to support one, this phenomenon is part of the broader economic tide—and it’s only just begun.

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Final Thoughts: Make It More Than Nostalgia

The Oasis reunion tour isn’t just a cultural moment—it’s a billion-pound economic machine. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or just financially savvy, there are countless ways to benefit.

From ticket flips and merch resales to investing in stocks or tapping into the tourism boom, the potential is there. So don’t just sing along—get in on the action.

Wonderwall? More like money wall.

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