1 in 5 consumers sell items to afford petrol

Further to today’s Budget announcement that there will be a 3p rise in fuel duty from August, musicMagpie.co.uk, the Europe’s leading cash for CDs, DVDs and games website, has released statistics showing that 1 in 5 customers sell their unwanted entertainment items through the site to help with fuel expenditure.

musicMagpie has now called for consumers to plan ahead and think tactically in the lead up to the expected rise.
 
“Its worrying to see a further rise in fuel prices that increase the squeeze on British wallets, and we expect this increase to really hit the public hard when it comes into play in August. To offset this rise, consumers must plan ahead, realising the multiple money-making options on offer such as selling unwanted items like as CDs, DVDs and games.  The average UK household owns 280 CDs, DVDs and games*, so simple money-making ideas like selling unwanted entertainment items can create a surprising increase in disposable income.” says Eren Ozagir, CMO of musicMagpie.
 
musicMagpie customers can make anywhere from £10 to £1,000 just from selling unwanted CDs, DVDs and computer games items from around the home. The service is 100% free, includes postage and packaging and a cheque will be dispatched to the customer 7 working days after receiving the goods.  The websites’ smartphone app enables customers to scan in products and earn cash within minutes.