Have you ever tried to use a hobby to make some extra cash?

[klkwid]

I just recently started advertising myself on eBay because I can carve rubber stamps really well.  I've made about $200 so far in a few weeks!  I'm just curious if anyone else has tried anything similar-what did you try?  Did it work?

[articx]

My hobby is studying the Japanese language. Before I can use this to make extra cash, I will have to first learn more than I do now.

[lray3152]

Writing articles about financial advice!

[shanntecaklin]

I just recently started advertising myself on eBay because I can carve rubber stamps really well.  I've made about $200 so far in a few weeks!  I'm just curious if anyone else has tried anything similar-what did you try?  Did it work?

yeas i have tried and i have actually got good money for them

[mc1962]

Yes i have, Fusion Cash is my hobby and though i do not make millions of dollars, i do make some extra money!

[cloudsoup]

i'd love to see your stamps! i'm an ebayer / etsy
user and post my art and crafts when i can find the
time to do it. i haven't made very much since i can
never seem to keep a steady stream of my handmade
things going -- but its something i would LOVE to do
full time. i'm confidant that i could make some pretty
decent money at it, if i worked at it consistently.

if you don't mind, what is your ebay username? 

[roguetodd]

That's really interesting!

Well my hobby is being on computers, so it only fit to try and find money making methods on here.

I'm now trying to spread the world to everyone on the virtual world.

[MessiahMews]

Writing articles about financial advice!

lray3152, I just did a double take on your avatar pic.  You look just like Dr. Len Horowitz.  lol.

I had a hobby back in the late 80's of button making.  You know, those metal pin back buttons that was such a huge fad back then.  I would find the funniest things to say on them based on bumper stickers, and other things, and would print a bunch of them out and make them.  At that time, I used a Badge-A-Minit machine which made 2 1/4 inch sized buttons.  I sold them for around $2 to $3 depending on if colors were used or not.  I used to work in a bar, and I would wear them, and people would sometimes literally buy them off of my body.     So I started making and bringing extras with me and if someone wanted one, I would sell it to them on the spot.  One night I made more in button sales than I did in tips.  lol

I used a low end machine, which broke from so much use, so I never bought another one.  I don't see so many people wearing them now, so I don't know if they would make alot of money anymore.

But I used to enjoy making those alot.

[karenkpc]

actually, I'm kind of exploring the idea right with a few niches...research for now.  I have sold antiquarian books online and done decently at it.  that indeed is a tough market, but I enjoyed it. 

[pammcco]

Since I'm  currently umemployed, I am seriously considering this.  I'm not ready to begin yet because of a shortage of funds.  Hope to have enough to invest by the first of the year.

[sflynt81]

I crochet and I've started making baby blankets and haven't made anything yet, but I know I will soon.

[chickauhtree]

I'm now trying to spread the world to everyone on the virtual world.

Let me know if you have any luck with the virtual world.  I am research to find a way to make extra money with my computer skills

[squirrelgirl44]

Years ago I used to buy stuff at a bargain and then re-sell on eBay. Everyone does that now though, there is no money in it anymore.

[madeara]

I freelance write for seven websites to make extra money.

[vasha20]

i love kids so instead of keep babysitting for free like i used to i started chargeing people lol