5 Ways to Make Money While You Shop This Christmas

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3. Become a Mystery Shopper

Mystery shopping is a good way to kill two birds with one stone. If you’re already planning to go to certain shops, why not check if they will pay you to become a mystery shopper? The payout varies, some shops will reimburse you for items you bought, and others will pay you a certain amount. Either way, this could be a great way to get some Christmas gifts ticked off your list for free.

4. Take Surveys

Next time you get a store receipt that’s a mile long, instead of tossing it aside take your chances on the shop survey. Christmas miracles do happen, sometimes. A better way to make money from surveys is to fill them out online. You won’t get rich quick, but it doesn’t hurt to make a little extra money during the holiday season. Survey Junkie and Pinecone Research will send funds straight to your PayPal account. Opinion Outpost has quarterly draws where you can $10,000. With Inbox Dollars, you can make money from taking surveys, watching videos, and making online purchases. They also offer $5 for signing up.

5. Sell Items on eBay

The pre-Christmas period can be the perfect time to get rid of things you never use. Not only could you make some extra money, you’d also be making room for all the new things your family will receive this Christmas.

If you’re serious about making some real profit, you can find some bargains at your local stores and list them on eBay for a higher price. Just remember that you run the risk of not being able to sell these items. Not familiar with eBay? You can also do this using the Fulfillment by Amazon app. If you’ve got an eye for bargains this can quickly become a very profitable side-gig.