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hakureiillusion · 7 years ago

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Magician Girls and You: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Archetype Primer and the History of the Dark Magician Girl

This ended up being far longer than I expected! I’ll put a break here, but feel free to keep reading where I discuss the origin and troubles of Yu-Gi-Oh!’s Dark Magician Girl (one of my personal favorite cards) and her recent rise, culminating in ideas for a pair of decks that will bring out her recent potential.

History of the Dark Magician Girl

Flash back to the turn of the century. Yu-Gi-Oh! has taken Japan and the US by storm, a multi-media project by Konami encompassing a TV anime, movies, CDs, manga, and of course, the card game itself.

Our main characters at the time were a boy named Yugi Muto and his ancient Egyptian alter-ego Yami. Their ace card: the iconic Dark Magician. Those who played the card game would likely recognize Dark Magician as being... well, largely underwhelming. Even before the game’s massive power creep. Dark Magician was a two-tribute 2500 ATK monster, outclassed by both Seto Kaiba’s Blue-Eyes White Dragon (a 3000 ATK monster for the same cost, also the “rival” character and monster) and Yugi’s own Summoned Skull (matching Dark Magician’s 2500 ATK but only requiring one tribute).

Despite this, most kids loved Dark Magician, even if largely for sentimental and iconic value. Dark Magician was always there whenever Yugi or Yami needed him, always coming out on top somehow despite the odds being stacked against him. Later seasons would expand on the duo’s relationship with their favorite card even more by revealing the card’s inspiration to be one of Yami’s retainers from when he ruled Egypt as its Pharaoh.

With Dark Magician’s popularity, Konami naturally began to capitalize by creating more cards built to support the iconic monster. Among the first was a female counterpart, aptly named Dark Magician Girl.

Dark Magician Girl made her debut in the year 2000, a particularly rare card that did not get released worldwide or with any saturation until years later. Her popularity spiked when she made her anime debut in episode 26, where Yami uses her to defeat another Dark Magician user named Arkana. And that was the day the world fell in love.

There were many reasons for Dark Magician Girl’s rather immediate popularity. For starters, having a card that supported the iconic Dark Magician gave her a leg up already. Second, her design is... well, it’s adorable, to be frank. Rather cutesy, but also quite cool in her own right, in sort of a girl-power way. Combine this with an audience of adolescents and prepubescents, and you have a recipe for many a future weeb’s first waifu.

Though despite the popularity and love she received, Dark Magician Girl would once again prove to be an underwhelming card. Along with her consistent popularity both in the anime and along other adaptations, she quickly went the way of Dark Magician; iconic and beloved, but borderline useless and only used in decks by people who really wanted to use her. And even when Dark Magician did get some eventual support to bring him up to a more viable status, Dark Magician Girl was left in the dust, now outclassed in every way.

Now fast-forward to the present, and Dark Magician Girl has finally gotten the support to match her popularity. More Dark Magician support cards have been made with her in mind, giving her some extra options, but her time to shine was finally reached with the release of the most recent movie, The Dark Side of Dimensions. This set introduced--among other things that help her--five new “Magician Girl” cards, not only to support Dark Magician Girl but also to establish her as the leader of a new archetype of cards. This has also made her quite unique in that she fits into both the “Dark Magician” and “Magician Girl” card archetypes, allowing her to benefit from cards that support both. Not only can she now stand alongside Dark Magician in a deck built around him, but she can even surpass him and run the show with her new Magician Girls behind her.

And now that I’ve thoroughly gone over Dark Magician Girl’s long-winded history, that’s what the rest of this little piece will be about: a pair of decks that capitalize on the new synergy between Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl, or just Dark Magician Girl herself. And whichever way you prefer, with the new Magician Girls backing them up, they are more dangerous than ever before.

About the Magician Girls

Including Dark, there are six Magician Girl cards; each are Spellcaster-type effect monsters from levels 1 through 6, together spanning across all 6 main attributes. Though their ATK and DEF may rise as their levels do, each are unique and bring their own irreplaceable support to each other. Before we go into deck ideas, let’s look at each of them in general.

Berry Magician Girl Level 1 EARTH Monster - Spellcaster/Effect ATK/DEF - 400/400 Effect: “If this card is Normal Summoned: You can add 1 "Magician Girl" monster from your Deck to your hand. Once per turn, during either player's turn, when your opponent activates a card or effect that targets this card, or targets this card for an attack: You can change this card's battle position, and if you do, Special Summon 1 "Magician Girl" monster from your Deck, except "Berry Magician Girl".”

Berry, while the weakest of the six, brings a very unique and vital ability with her. While four of the six Magician Girls have the ability to search out and/or summon more monsters to help them, Berry is the only one who requires no sort of cost or action for one of her abilities that do so. Her first allows you to add a Magician Girl to your hand just by normal summoning her, while her second--in addition to protecting her by changing her to defense position when attacked--will allow you to Special Summon another Magician Girl from your deck.

If Berry can be protected by other cards until the next turn, every turn is an opportunity to Special Summon another Magician Girl. However, this is rarely worth it; her job is to stack your hand with fuel for Lemon and Apple’s abilities, and replace herself with something better before her inevitable (and likely quick) destruction. If she survives a turn, she can be useful tribute fodder for Kiwi or Dark, but aside from that you shouldn’t fret over losing her.

Lemon Magician Girl Level 2 LIGHT Monster - Spellcaster/Effect ATK/DEF: 800/600 Effect: “Once per turn: You can Tribute 1 "Magician Girl" monster, except "Lemon Magician Girl"; add 1 Spellcaster-Type monster from your Deck to your hand. Once per turn, if this card is targeted for an attack: You can Special Summon 1 Spellcaster-Type monster from your hand, but its effects (if any) are negated, then change the attack target to it, and if you do, the attacking monster's ATK becomes half its current ATK.”

Lemon’s main ability will become quite familiar to you very quickly; half of the Magician Girls have variants of it. While Berry protects herself by switching herself to defense position, Lemon does so by both weakening its aggressor (cutting their ATK in half, permanently until they leave the field) and plopping a meat shield in front of herself, which the attacker is then forced to target. She can Special Summon any Spellcaster that doesn’t have unique summoning conditions in this way, giving you great freedom in exchange for the summoned monster losing their effects until they leave the field. While powerful, this needs to be used with caution, as a lost effect can make the summoned monster lose much of its value.

Her second effect likely won’t be used much, as it’s not particularly prudent to lose any of your other Magician Girls on the field just to stack your hand, but it plays well into her own ability. Berry can be tributed once her purpose is served, for instance, to grab a stronger or more vital Spellcaster into your hand and ready for Lemon’s next effect. Just be careful not to use Lemon to summon them if you need their ability.

Lemon synergizes well with the main “muscle” of the Magician Girl deck, namely Dark Magician Girl and Dark Magician of Chaos. Neither of their abilities are particularly vital, and after the ATK-reducing effects they can take down monsters with base ATKs of 4000 and 5600 respectively. For decks that also run Dark Magician himself, he has no ability to lose from being summoned by Lemon, making him a prime choice as well.

There is some debate as to whether or not Lemon’s effect-negating extends to the effect of Dark Magician of Chaos that states to banish him when he leaves the field. While people are assuming that it does not, other rulings for similar situations (such as Archlord Kristya and Skill Drain) do suggest so, as well as the exact wording of his effect... Konami will likely need to issue an official ruling on this soon, but until then, figure it out with your friends.

Apple Magician Girl Level 3 FIRE Monster - Spellcaster/Effect ATK/DEF: 1200/800 Effect: “Once per turn, if this card is targeted for an attack: You can Special Summon 1 Level 5 or lower Spellcaster-Type monster from your hand, then change the attack target to it, and if you do, the attacking monster's ATK becomes half its current ATK. If this card is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can target up to 3 other "Magician Girl" monsters with different names in your Graveyard; add them to your hand.”

Just like Lemon, Apple’s main claim to fame is her ability to simultaneously weaken anything that attacks her while pulling monsters from your hand to protect her. Compared to Lemon, this ability is slightly more limited, requiring the monster to be level 5 or lower, but doesn’t carry Lemon’s effect-negating drawback. On the plus side, all of the new Magician Girls ARE level 5 or lower Spellcasters.

With the effects of monsters summoned by Apple perfectly usable, this means that you can effectively “chain” Apples. Have one summon another, who in turn summons the next (or Lemon, or Chocolate), cutting your enemy’s ATK further each time. Nearly anything that can be bested in battle WILL fall to this.

Apple’s second effect will be your saving grace. When her effect falls short and she ultimately kicks the bucket, she allows you to take three different Magician Girls back from your graveyard. This allows you to recycle the ones that tend to end up there most (Berry, Kiwi, and Dark, in my experience), and makes her a fantastic mid-to-late game trump card.

Chocolate Magician Girl Level 4 WATER Monster - Spellcaster/Effect ATK/DEF: 1600/1000 Effect: “Once per turn: You can discard 1 Spellcaster-Type monster; draw 1 card. Once per turn, if this card is targeted for an attack: You can target 1 Spellcaster-Type monster in your Graveyard, except "Chocolate Magician Girl"; Special Summon it, then change the attack target to it, and if you do, the attacking monster's ATK becomes half its current ATK.”

While Dark may be the face of the Magician Girls, and Kiwi the biggest of the new five, Chocolate is the star player by far. Her respectable 1600 ATK makes her decent muscle, especially if she comes in on a half-ATK enemy.

Obviously though, her worth lies in her abilities. Just one look at them should tell you what you need to know; summon her, dump a Spellcaster to draw a card, summon that Spellcaster next turn to protect her. Easy, and frighteningly effective. Dump your strongest Spellcasters and bring them back, or use her to give Apple another go after Apple fetches Magician Girls from your Graveyard.

She’s as simple as she is powerful, and you’ll find yourself giddy with excitement every time you draw her or add her to your hand, as she is usually the initiator of the most devastating combos a Magician Girl deck can pull off.

Kiwi Magician Girl Level 5 WIND Monster - Spellcaster/Effect ATK/DEF: 1800/1200 Effect: “During either player's turn: You can discard this card; "Magician Girl" monsters you currently control gain 300 ATK and DEF for each "Magician Girl" monster with different names on the field and in the Graveyards, until the end of this turn. Spellcaster-Type monsters you control cannot be destroyed by card effects, and your opponent cannot target them with card effects.”

And finally, here’s Kiwi. She’s the most different one out of the new five, being the only one who doesn’t Special Summon another monster, as well as the only one higher than level 4 (and therefore the only one requiring a tribute to Normal Summon). In return, she gets two very unique and VERY helpful effects. I referred to Apple as a trump card earlier; and while that may be true in many situations, Kiwi is your REAL trump card.

Kiwi’s most basic effect is that she completely stops card effects from destroying your Spellcasters (including herself), and stops your opponent (but not you) from targeting them. This shuts down most ways for your opponent to deal with your monsters short of attacking them; which, if you’ve been paying attention, is exactly what you WANT your opponent to do so that you can activate the effects of the other four.

Mirror Force? Laugh in its face. Raigeki? Useless. Your own Dark Hole? Wipe your opponent’s side of the field, but not yours. The applications of Kiwi’s protective effect are endless, and crafty players know just how to summon her at the perfect time to avoid a board wipe. To properly counter this your opponent needs to use effect-negating or hand-returning effects that don’t target, and then has to deal with your setup afterwards to ensure you don’t just get Kiwi right back up and running.

Kiwi’s other effect, while not as all-encompassing, is equally fantastic. By discarding her from your hand, she gives every Magician Girl you control an extra 300 ATK and DEF for each uniquely-named Magician Girl on the field and in both graveyards. At best, that’s a solid 1800 ATK and DEF (if you have all six Magician Girls available). Combine this with the other Magician Girls’ effects that halve enemy attack and redirect attacks, and you have ways to beat high-ATK enemies in battle while also dealing some rather substantial reflect damage. This ability can be activated during damage calculation as well, allowing you to time it perfectly.

For all her utility, Kiwi is still somewhat on the weak side; 1800 ATK isn’t great, especially for a monster that needs a tribute, plus she’s the only one of the new five that can’t Special Summon others to help her, so she could use some protection from enemy monsters. Do that, though, and you’ll find her to be an invaluable support.

Incidentally, Kiwi is the only Magician Girl not to get censored in any way. Apple, Lemon, Chocolate, and Dark each have had their art edited to cover and/or remove parts of their cleavage and/or thighs, Berry and Dark have had the stars on their brooches replaced with simple red gems to avoid any relation to a pentagram, and Apple and Chocolate have had the garter straps on their legs removed. Kiwi got away scot-free, somehow.

Dark Magician Girl Level 6 DARK Monster - Spellcaster/Effect ATK/DEF: 2000/1700 Effect: “This card gains 300 ATK for every "Dark Magician" or "Magician of Black Chaos" in either player's Graveyard.”

The original Magician Girl herself. Once a lone counterpart to Dark Magician, she now stands at the crossroads between the Magician Girl and Dark Magician archetypes, a huge threat in conjunction with either.

Dark hasn’t changed at all since her inception; if anything, her effect is even less useful than it used to be. She gets an extra 300 ATK for each Dark Magician and Magician of Black Chaos in each graveyard, and while before this meant it took two dead Dark Magicians for her to pull more weight, over time Dark Magician support made him more useful than even the most powerful Dark Magician Girl.

But that time is over. Dark doesn’t even NEED her effect anymore, not with the other Magician Girls backing her up. Her small 300 ATK boosts are just icing on the cake, giving you a small leg up for each Dark Magician you lose.

Dark’s new claim to fame is having the highest ATK of all the Magician Girls. 2000 isn’t fantastic, but considering that half of the time she’ll be coming in on a monster whose ATK just got halved, it’s plenty. And Lemon’s drawback of negating the effects of monsters she summons is hardly a worry when it comes to Dark, who often isn’t relying on (or even using) her effect to begin with.

A slew of new cards (and a few older ones) have also given Dark plenty of support, to make her even more deadly on the field. She’s the biggest of the Magician Girls, and while not strictly the baddest, she packs the heaviest punch. And that’s really all she needs to do; leave the trickery and strategy to the other five, and plop Dark down on the field when something needs to die.

Now that we’ve introduced the six Magician Girls, let’s go over two vague deck outlines to put them to work. When I mention quantities, those are cards that you’ll definitely need; when I don’t, you can probably live without them, but they may be quite helpful.

Deck #1: Magician Girl

This deck will eschew the standard Dark Magician entirely, focusing around the six Magician Girls. The main point of this deck is to cut down on fluff, keeping it at a trim 40 cards that all synergize well. Primarily a gimmick deck; we all know you just want to use a deck full of cute girls. But it still works well if you play it right!

Main Monsters Surprisingly, you’ll find ONE male here! There are only seven different main monsters in this recipe, so if you have three of each you’ll have 21 total. A pretty good number for a 40-card deck.

Berry Magician Girl You’ll want three of her, for sure. She can search out just about everything in this deck, keeping your hand and field ready for whatever may come.

Lemon Magician Girl Three isn’t a bad idea, but you can live with two. Lemon synergizes well with both Dark and Dark Magician of Chaos, as they are the strongest monsters in this deck and their effects aren’t vital.

Apple Magician Girl Like Lemon, three is preferable but not required. Three gives you the ability to chain their effects nicely, but two is all you need to properly have them recycle each other as they die.

Chocolate Magician Girl You want three copies of Chocolate, hands-down. Like Lemon she synergizes well with Dark and Dark Magician of Chaos, discarding them to draw a card and then summoning them back when she gets attacked, effects intact.

Kiwi Magician Girl Again, three is the best, and HIGHLY recommended as she is the only one whose different effects require her to be in different places. If you want to run two you can, but you tend to always want to have an extra in your hand.

Dark Magician Girl You need three Darks. You will be searching them out frequently with Berry and Lemon, and those three will be out of your deck very quickly. If you could have four in a deck, I’d tell you to put four.

Dark Magician of Chaos In a pure Magician Girl deck, this is the only monster who will fall outside that archetype. Dark Magician of Chaos can be summoned by Lemon and Chocolate, and his 2800 ATK will make mincemeat of anything that had its ATK halved by their effects. Even things that didn’t will have trouble matching him. While Dark is more versatile for fetching and summoning, Dark Magician of Chaos is the real muscle in the deck and a fantastic choice when you can get him out. Three of him. Period.

Extra Monsters For the Extra Deck. You can’t possibly fill this up with viable monsters that can be summoned, so if you want to toss in a few extra level 1-5 Xyz monsters, go nuts. Just make sure they’re Spellcasters.

Dark Magician Girl the Dragon Knight The only non-Spellcaster this deck will run. She doesn’t get protection from Kiwi, but since she technically IS a Magician Girl, she does benefit from Kiwi’s boosting effect. Plus her own effect is nothing to scoff at, nor is her 2600 ATK.

Magi Magi Magician Gal As of yet unreleased in English, and it’s difficult to get her out since she needs two of a type of card you only have three of, but her utility is great and you have plenty of room in your Extra Deck to fit her.

Ebon Illusion Magician Like the Magician Gal, Ebon Illusion Magician is going to be hard to get out. You technically don’t have any level 7 Spellcasters to summon him with, but he can also be summoned by a rank 6 Xyz Spellcaster... namely, Magi Magi Magician Gal. Again, he probably won’t come up, but your Extra Deck is just that; extra. Having him in it can only help.

Spells Ironically for a Spellcaster-focused deck, you won’t find many necessary spells here. But there are obviously some you need.

The Eye of Timaeus This is how you get Dark Magician Girl the Dragon Knight out on the field. It’s cheap and effective, plain and simple. Not worth having more than one or two copies of.

Magical Dimension While there are plenty of great ways to use this card, you should keep one as a bit of insurance; if your opponent tries to wipe your board with a card effect, use it to summon Kiwi from your hand and protect them. Or summon Dark Magician of Chaos with it and use his effect to recycle it! I tend to run two of these in my deck, though three can be useful too.

Secret Village of the Spellcasters Situational use for when your opponent doesn’t have any Spellcaster-type monsters, maybe better as a side-deck card but can find use for discard effects in the main deck as well. This card synergizes FANTASTICALLY with Kiwi, making her (and therefore your other Spellcasters) even harder to remove than before.

Mystical Space Typhoon A classic. Raigeki Another classic.

Dark Hole Yet another classic, but now with Kiwi you don’t have to worry about wiping your side of the board as well.

Dark Burning Attack Budget Raigeki. Not as good, but totally unlimited.

Swords of Revealing Light Honestly sometimes goes against the theme of the deck (you WANT your Magician Girls to get attacked), but buying a few turns when things aren’t going your way is always a plus. Also useful for flipping your opponent’s monsters to nail with Dark Burning Attack.

Bound Wand This is how you keep Kiwi alive; the extra 500 ATK and ability to summon her back after her death will make her an absolute terror.

Traps According to my recent Google Image searches, Dark Magician Girl can be a trap too...

Magicians’ Defense Damage reduction and Special Summoning; everything you could ever want.

Dark Renewal Trade in one of your Spellcasters (and your opponent’s freshly-summoned monster) to Special Summon Dark Magician Girl or Dark Magician of Chaos from your deck or graveyard.

Torrential Tribute Again, Kiwi will save your own Spellcasters from this.

Magician’s Circle All six Magician Girls can be searched and summoned with this.

Magic Cylinder Another classic, for when you want to give Berry a chance to take a second hit or to protect Kiwi.

Call of the Haunted Kiwi’s effect stops the monster tied to this card from being destroyed by its effect. In case you haven’t figured it out yet, Kiwi is amazing.

Shift Opponent isn’t attacking the Magician Girl you want them to? Make them!

Battle Mania The best way to deal with a Magician Girl deck is to not attack. Unless Battle Mania happens.

Deck #2: Dark Magician Duo

This deck will use the Magician Girl deck as a base, trimming some of the fat to add Dark Magician and his support cards. This deck has stronger monsters and tends to not worry too much about waiting for your opponent to attack, though to keep enough copies of proper cards your deck might start to slip further and further away from that 40 count.

Main Monsters Now featuring even more Y chromosomes than before!

Dark Magician Obviously. As a normal monster he’s a prime candidate for Lemon’s effect, and even Chocolate can make great use of him. You’ll want three of him, two minimum.

Palladium Oracle Mahad Arguably just as useful as the Dark Magician himself, better on his own but without the support Dark Magician gets. But when he dies, you get a Dark Magician anyway. Fit as many of him as you reasonably can in the deck.

Magician’s Robe Basically a free Dark Magician if you can pull off its effect.

Extra Monsters A few more possibilities open up once Dark Magician and Mahad are in the deck. You still have plenty of space, fitting at least two of each.

Dark Paladin The classic dragon-slayer, and with The Eye of Timaeus you don’t need Buster Blader to bring him out.

Amulet Dragon Can be useful if your opponent runs a spell-heavy deck. Keep in mind that Kiwi does not protect him.

Ebon High Magician An Xyz monster that can be summoned with the help of Dark Magician or Mahad. When he dies you can then pull Dark Magician or Dark Magician Girl to replace him.

Spells Wait for the best card ever...

Dark Burning Magic The best card ever. Between all the Magician Girls and Magician’s Robe, it’s painfully easy to plop down a Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl during your opponent’s turn and the wipe their field during the battle phase.

Sage’s Stone Here’s a Dark Magician Girl, and here’s a Dark Magician. A tried and true card, though not as useful as it used to be now that there are more ways to get Dark Magician out. But with the ease with which this deck can get out Dark Magician Girl, you can’t ignore it.

Dark Magic Attack If you can’t pull off Dark Burning Magic, this is good too.

Dedication Through Light and Darkness Generally there are better ways to find a Dark Magician of Chaos, but if you need one NOW...

Dark Magical Circle This card is expensive for a reason. It makes your Dark Magician into an annihilator while also helping you make the most out of your deck.

Traps Dark Magician traps, not nearly as cute.

Magician Navigation Like Dark Magical Circle, this card is expensive because of how good it is. Pull a Dark Magician, and then either another one or a Dark Magician Girl. Then later use it to kill trap cards. It does everything.

Other Options

Monsters Magician’s Valkyria Normally shunned due to how difficult it is to pull off her combo, the Magician Girls have given her one last shot at relevance by making them easier to get out. In particular, combining two of them with Kiwi can effectively lock out your opponent; Secret Village of the Spellcasters makes them even harder to break through.

Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning Magician Girl decks aren’t as flush with Dark and Light monsters as standard Dark Magician or Spellcaster decks would be, but he’ll still have plenty of fuel for summoning and is always useful. Again, keep in mind that he is NOT a Spellcaster.

Magician of Black Chaos Usually not worth running, but he can be useful, even if just to feed Dark Magician Girl.

Spells Dark Magic Veil Only three monsters in this deck can be summoned by it, but they’re all things you want out.

Magic Formula Bolsters Dark Magician or Dark Magician Girl’s ATK and gives you a bit of LP back, but generally not worth the space in the deck.

Traps Eternal Soul Good support for Dark Magician, but you need Kiwi to avoid getting wiped if it gets destroyed. Probably not worth it unless you build around it.

Dark Horizon Situational but can save you when nothing else may.

And there you have it. She’s had a long and bumpy ride, but Dark Magician Girl is finally where she deserves to be: not just in the hearts of people everywhere, but their decks as well.

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Pot Stocks for the Next Wave (GTBIF, TLRY, NUGS, ACRGF, TCNNF)

There’s strong reason to believe that the long-suffering cannabis stock space, as a group, has finally bottomed. If true, it would mark the beginning of the third major bull market in cannabis. The first began in 2009 and ran through 2014. The second got going in mid-2016, sparked into gear by enthusiasm in front of the coming elections in the US, when a number of states were slated to vote on legalization measures, most of which were expected to pass from the start. The run was a frontrunning process on the growth that would follow the widening footprint of the legal market. That bull cycle lasted through the move to legalize in Canada on a national basis in October 2018. Since then, with too many investors chasing too many empty stocks invented to capitalize on the wave of enthusiasm, the space has been crushed, with governance, capital, and leverage issues leading to a rash of bankruptcies and executive overhauls. However, a number of factors have lined up to suggest a bottom in sight. And the capitulatory plunge in the equity markets in March of this year as the pandemic devastation took hold created a perfect catalyst to close out the bear with a bang. Now, on the other side of that process, and with a fresh election on the way – when many states will again be setting up to legalize pot – we have strong reason to believe the Cannabis Stock Bull 3.0 is underway. So, get your research hat on. Here, we take a closer look at a few of the more interesting plays in the space, including: Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTCMKTS:GTBIF), Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY), Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCMKTS:NUGS), Acreage Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS:ACRGF), and Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCMKTS:TCNNF). Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTCMKTS:GTBIF) recently announced the expansion of its retail footprint in Illinois with the opening of Rise Niles, the company’s eighth store in Illinois and 45th in the nation, on May 28. As noted, this is the third adult-use only store Green Thumb has opened in Illinois this year. The company has opened a total of six stores across the country year-to-date. Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTCMKTS:GTBIF) as a producer and distributor of cannabis products including flower, concentrates for dabbing and vaporizing, edibles, and topicals. The company markets its products through third party retailers. It also owns and operates a chain of 50 retail stores under the RISE dispensaries name. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company is a national cannabis cultivator, processor and dispensary operator, is dedicated to providing dignified access to safe and effective cannabis nationwide while giving back to the communities in which they serve. As a vertically integrated company, GTI manufactures and sells a well-rounded suite of branded cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. The company also owns and operates a rapidly growing national chain of retail cannabis stores called RISE(TM) dispensaries. The stock has been acting well over recent days, up something like 7% in that time. Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTCMKTS:GTBIF) managed to rope in revenues totaling $138M in overall sales during the company's most recently reported quarterly financial data -- a figure that represents a rate of top line growth of 271.9%, as compared to year-ago data in comparable terms. In addition, the company is battling some balance sheet hurdles, with cash levels struggling to keep up with current liabilities ($101.8M against $182.5M, respectively). Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) managed to rope in revenues totaling $52.1M in overall sales during the company's most recently reported quarterly financial data -- a figure that represents a rate of top line growth of 126.2%, as compared to year-ago data in comparable terms. In addition, the company has a strong balance sheet, with cash levels far exceeding current liabilities ($174M against $171.4M). The company offers its products in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Germany, New Zealand, and South Africa. Tilray, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Nanaimo, Canada. One of its key subsidiaries is High Park, which was launched to produce and distribute world-class cannabis brands and products for the Canadian market. Based in Toronto and led by a team with deep experience in cannabis and global consumer brands, High Park has secured the exclusive rights to produce and distribute a broad-based portfolio of cannabis brands and products in Canada, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) is one of the highest profile names in the space. But if you look under the surface, there are some significant debt-servicing issues that will continue to limit the long-term success possible here. While this is a clear factor, it has been incorporated into a trading tape characterized by a pretty dominant offer, which hasn't been the type of action TLRY shareholders really want to see. In total, over the past five days, shares of the stock have dropped by roughly -2% on above average trading volume in a tape that has been kind to other names in the space. Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCMKTS:NUGS) is an up-and-comer in the space, with remarkable growth over recent months, and recent reports of improvements simultaneously in production capacity, sales volume, and margins occurring together. That puts it squarely on our radar. Illustrating this dynamic, the company most recently announced that recent sales from its latest harvest have earned unit pricing at a strong 11 percent premium to current industry standard benchmarks for cannabis sales on a per pound basis. According to cannabisbenchmarks.com, cannabis sales in the U.S. currently average roughly $1,525 per pound. The Company has transitioned from selling at a discount relative to benchmark levels six months ago to now selling at a premium to benchmark levels, with pricing in recent sales coming in at approximately $1,700 per pound. “We have seen a steady improvement in per pound pricing driven by improving quality mostly as a consequence of better operational execution at NUGS Farm,” remarked Simon Yu, CEO of Cannabis Strategic Ventures. “It also represents another signal that we are heading in the right direction in terms of our core objectives: expanding production capacity, expanding sales volume, and expanding profitability on a per unit basis.” Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCMKTS:NUGS) is also coming off a record month of sales in April, where it booked orders at an annualized pace exceeding $10 million. The stock has been performing ahead of the space overall, with shares gaining about 100% in the past 60 days. Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCMKTS:NUGS) managed to rope in revenues totaling $1.4M in overall sales during the company's most recently reported quarterly financial data. However, based on recent announcements, Q2 is on pace for potentially 800% sequential growth. This is unofficial but meshes with other information produced by the company. Acreage Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS:ACRGF) most recently announced the sale of certain non-core assets as part of an update to its overall strategic plan to focus on key, profitable operations. According to the release, the Company expects this shift in focus will lead to immediate margin improvements and accelerate its pathway to achieve positive pro-forma adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2020. The strategic shift is a direct response to significant changes in capital markets, and in anticipation of continued historic pressure on consumer sentiment and regional and national economic uncertainties. In addition to the sale of some non-core and other under-performing assets, Acreage intends to operate with a more optimized overhead cost structure and corporate team to adapt to an ever-changing cannabis landscape. Kevin Murphy, Chairman and CEO of Acreage, commented: “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. cannabis operators has been profound, at a time when the industry was already reeling from decreased access to capital, legislative uncertainty, and the illicit-market vaping crisis that struck our industry by association. Led by a nimble operating team and Board of Directors that has proven its ability time and again to adapt and thrive in challenging times, we are supremely confident our plan will ensure operational profitability and excellence and position us to deliver improved shareholder returns in short order.” According to public filings, Acreage is the largest multi-state cannabis operator in the United States in terms of number of states with operating licenses, largest total addressable market, and largest serviceable population. More recently, Acreage announced a transformative acquisition of Form Factory, which will provide the company with the capabilities to become the cannabis industry's first and only Consumer Packaged Goods company with a national footprint. ACRGF has had a rough past week of trading action, with shares sinking something like -4% in that time. That said, chart support is nearby and we may be in the process of constructing a nice setup for some movement back the other way. Acreage Holdings Inc (OTCMKTS:ACRGF) managed to rope in revenues totaling $21.1M in overall sales during the company's most recently reported quarterly financial data -- a figure that represents a rate of top line growth of 101.5%, as compared to year-ago data in comparable terms. Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCMKTS:TCNNF) just announced that it opened the doors of a new dispensary on Friday, May 22nd. The latest Florida location marks a milestone 48 locations in the state of Florida and 50 nationwide for Trulieve. Expansion is the name of the game here, and it’s why investors are paying attention to this stock. According to the release, “Located on West International Speedway Boulevard, the dispensary supports the Company’s mission to expand and ensure safe, reliable patient access statewide. It also joins Trulieve’s 47 other dispensaries statewide, including in nearby Palm Coast, Orlando, and Titusville. At approximately 6,000 square feet, with 1,500 square feet of showroom space and 14 point-of-sale stations, the dispensary is one of the Company’s largest yet.” Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCMKTS:TCNNF) promulgates itself as a company that, through its subsidiary, Trulieve, Inc., engages in the cultivation, possession, distribution, and sale of medical cannabis in the United States. It offers a suite of Trulieve branded products with approximately 125 SKUs, including nasal sprays, capsules, concentrates, syringes, and cannabis flower in tamper-proof containers for vaporizers, topical creams, tinctures, and vape cartridges. The company distributes its products to Trulieve branded stores (dispensaries) in Florida, as well as takes orders online and by phone for delivery. As of November 20, 2018, the company operated 21 dispensaries. Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is headquartered in Quincy, Florida. It will be interesting to see if the stock can break out of its recent sideways action. Over the past week, the stock is net flat, and looking for something new to spark things. Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCMKTS:TCNNF) generated sales of $129.2M, according to information released in the company's most recent quarterly financial report. That adds up to a sequential quarter-over-quarter growth rate of 22.8% on the top line. In addition, the company has a strong balance sheet, with cash levels far exceeding current liabilities ($143.5M against $104.7M). Read the full article

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15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money In 2020

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What if I told you that there’s a legitimate way in which you can turn $0 into $1,000.

No scams or tricks. With a few hours of work, nearly everyone can scrunch together a quick $1,000.

Sell some stuff.

Think about it. We ALL have stuff lying around in our houses that we don’t use. What if you sell it online?

You can even get free stuff (like TVs and utensils) on Craigslist in its “free section” and sell that online. If you have some money, you can even go to garage sales, purchase stuff cheaply and sell it at a higher price online. People who have a garage sale are looking to clear out space in their house, making garage sales a GREAT place to get stuff at a low price.

A few months back, I was tired of some fitness equipment laying around my apartment. I never used it, going to the gym was a better fit for me. I got on Craigslist, listed a few items, and had $800 in my pocket within days.

First, you can make a quick buck by going through the stuff around your house.

Second, you start a decent side hustle by going through garage sales for items like action figures, sports cards, toys, clothes, sneakers, and old electronic items to flip them on eBay and Facebook Marketplace.

I don’t personally “flip” stuff myself but I know a lot of people that do. If you love finding a good deal and haggling over items, you’ll love doing this. And you can make decent money doing it.

But here’s a word of caution: This is NOT a “Get Rich Quick” scheme. I’m also not going to sugarcoat it by saying it’s easy. But using the arbitrage of the Internet and flipping stuff is also not as hard as it seems. With the right intent and a solid plan, you are bound to succeed.

To find out what kind of stuff is trending, I like to look at eBay and search for “sold out” or “completed” bids. Doing this not only tells me what kind of items have a lot of buyers but also the prices at which they are sold.

Another option is to check big categories on Craiglist daily. If you notice that some items get taken down quickly, you know it’s a popular item.

Keeping that in mind, here are the things you can sell to make money online.

1. TV and Movie Memorabilia

People have memories and emotions attached to their favorite characters, TV shows, and movies. So try get your hands on any memorable items like first edition CDs and cool merchandise like T-Shirts and movie posters. You can list them online and make a big profit.

Here’s an example of a “39 Steps” Lobby Card selling for over $500 on eBay:

Thousands of listings like the one in the picture above prove that people are willing to pay an insane amount of money to possess their favorite pop culture items. It’s okay if your item doesn’t get sold for hundreds of dollars. Small profits add up over time.

2. Sports Cards

Just like TV shows and movies, people are incredibly passionate about their favorite athletes. That’s where sports cards come in.

Here’s what I recommend while flipping sports cards. Identify the players that are going to be huge in the next 5-10 years and buy their cards. Even if they indeed play well, the value of your cards will rise exponentially.

For example, I started looking at Panini Prizm Giannis’s rookie card when it was around $300. Check out its price now.

The card’s price has gone up so much that eBay has tagged it as a “Great Investment”.

3. Clothes

All of us have old clothes that are in good condition, but for some reason, we haven’t worn them for years. You can also buy clothes cheaply at a thrift store and then flip them online. At times, you will find clothes that still have their original tags. That will further drive up their price when you flip them. I have also noticed that sports jerseys and concert T-Shirts always get sold for higher prices than regular clothes.

If you have high-end clothes, sell them on The RealReal to get a good deal.

4. Sneakers

The sneaker-flipping market is HUGE. Many large brands like Nike and Adidas often release limited edition sneakers. When their stock runs out, people start flipping them online. As the demand is mammoth, their prices go up.

Here’s an example of one of Nike’s most sought-after sneakers that are called the Jordan 1 Retro High Off-White. When they were released in 2018, they cost only $190. Once its stock ran out, its resale price started shooting up. Today, one pair costs more than $4,400. Plenty of sneaker-flippers bought large quantities of it when it was released. Less than two years later, they are selling it at a profit of more than 2200%.

5. Yard Equipment

Yard equipment may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about flipping. But you can purchase used yard equipment and tools at a very low price. By repairing them and making them more presentable, you will be able to sell it at a good profit.

6. Furniture

You will find great deals on old furniture at garage sales and on Facebook Marketplace. At times, you can even get some furniture for free when people want to get rid of something in a hurry.

Old furniture made from good quality solid wood can be sold at a higher price as it can last for years. That’s why I love flipping furniture as you make a good profit even after repairing and polishing it.

Craigslist is a great place to flip furniture.

7. Video Games and Consoles

Video games are not just for kids. They even remind adults of their childhood. People and gaming enthusiasts are ready to pay big dollars to get them because of an emotional attachment.

From my experience, garage sales are the best places to buy vintage video games. With a little luck, you could find an original Nintendo in its box. You can flip them on eBay and Facebook Marketplace.

8. Bicycles and Strollers

We require bicycles and strollers during a specific time in our lives. When their use is done, they mostly rust in some corner of the house unless we sell them. Most people don’t know their real value. So, you can get them cheaply at garage sales and flip them for a profit online.

9. Toys and Action Figures

Like movies and sports, people love toys as they have an emotional connection with them. That’s why they are a great item to flip. Just like with sneakers, the price of a toy or action figure increases when their production is discontinued. Bidding battles can get intense on eBay. For example, the price of this unopened 1983 Star Wars figure is more than $800.

I’m sure you will find a box of your old toys somewhere in your house. You can also find lots of toys at a garage sale. I have come across action figures costing less than $5 at garage sales. Even if you sell it for $10, you will be making a profit.

10. Collectibles

Collectibles of all kinds like rare coins, currency, wine, and model cars/airplanes, among other things, are immensely valuable. You may have them at home, or you could get them at garage sales to flip them online.

11. Old or Vintage Electronics

Almost all of us have old electronics like cameras, mobiles, TV sets, and iPods lying around the house. You will be surprised to know that people are willing to pay a LOT of money for them.

It’s okay even if you don’t have high-value electronics. You can sell something much smaller. Its value is $0 when it’s lying unused in your house. If you list it online, you will definitely make some money from it.

You can also buy vintage electronics like Walkmans, VCRs and cassette players at garage sales and then flip them online for a higher price. Apart from Amazon and eBay, you can also sell vintage electronics on Etsy.

12. Cuff links

I love selling cuff links because they are cheap to buy. You can get dozens of them at garage sales for a few dollars. As long as they are not too damaged, you will almost always be able to sell them at a profit.

13. Books and Box Sets

Like sports fans, readers absolutely LOVE owning different editions of their favorite books. From my experience, first editions and entire series box sets/collections draw a lot of attention.

You can also sell the old books you no longer need on Amazon.

14. Gift Cards

At some point, we have all got gift cards that we don’t want or will not use. Luckily, you can sell most gift cards, and convert the plastic money into real cash. I recommend using Card Cash and Clip Kard to sell gift cards.

15. Fitness Equipment

That treadmill or weight set in the corner that’s collecting dust? It sells like hotcakes on Craigslist. I love re-selling fitness equipment.

As long as you buy quality equipment to begin with, there’s always a market looking for it. Brand new stuff gets pretty expensive. By offering a 20% discount off the MSRP, you’ll sell the equipment instantly.

Since most fitness equipment is built to last, it’s almost always in a good enough condition to re-sell.

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15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money

What if I told you that there’s a legitimate way in which you can turn $0 into $1,000.

No scams or tricks. With a few hours of work, nearly everyone can scrunch together a quick $1,000.

Sell some stuff.

Think about it. We ALL have stuff lying around in our houses that we don’t use. What if you sell it online?

First, you can make a quick buck by going through the stuff around your house.

Another option is to check big categories on Craiglist daily. If you notice that some items get taken down quickly, you know it’s a popular item.

Keeping that in mind, here are the things you can sell to make money online.

1. TV and Movie Memorabilia

Here’s an example of a “39 Steps” Lobby Card selling for over $500 on eBay:

2. Sports Cards

Just like TV shows and movies, people are incredibly passionate about their favorite athletes. That’s where sports cards come in.

For example, I started looking at Panini Prizm Giannis’s rookie card when it was around $300. Check out its price now.

The card’s price has gone up so much that eBay has tagged it as a “Great Investment”.

3. Clothes

If you have high-end clothes, sell them on The RealReal to get a good deal.

4. Sneakers

5. Yard Equipment

6. Furniture

You will find great deals on old furniture at garage sales and on Facebook Marketplace. At times, you can even get some furniture for free when people want to get rid of something in a hurry.

Craigslist is a great place to flip furniture.

7. Video Games and Consoles

Video games are not just for kids. They even remind adults of their childhood. People and gaming enthusiasts are ready to pay big dollars to get them because of an emotional attachment.

8. Bicycles and Strollers

9. Toys and Action Figures

10. Collectibles

11. Old or Vintage Electronics

Almost all of us have old electronics like cameras, mobiles, TV sets, and iPods lying around the house. You will be surprised to know that people are willing to pay a LOT of money for them.

12. Cuff links

13. Books and Box Sets

Like sports fans, readers absolutely LOVE owning different editions of their favorite books. From my experience, first editions and entire series box sets/collections draw a lot of attention.

You can also sell the old books you no longer need on Amazon.

14. Gift Cards

15. Fitness Equipment

That treadmill or weight set in the corner that’s collecting dust? It sells like hotcakes on Craigslist. I love re-selling fitness equipment.

Since most fitness equipment is built to last, it’s almost always in a good enough condition to re-sell.

15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money is a post from: I Will Teach You To Be Rich.

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15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money

What if I told you that there’s a legitimate way in which you can turn $0 into $1,000.

No scams or tricks. With a few hours of work, nearly everyone can scrunch together a quick $1,000.

Sell some stuff.

Think about it. We ALL have stuff lying around in our houses that we don’t use. What if you sell it online?

First, you can make a quick buck by going through the stuff around your house.

Another option is to check big categories on Craiglist daily. If you notice that some items get taken down quickly, you know it’s a popular item.

Keeping that in mind, here are the things you can sell to make money online.

1. TV and Movie Memorabilia

Here’s an example of a “39 Steps” Lobby Card selling for over $500 on eBay:

2. Sports Cards

Just like TV shows and movies, people are incredibly passionate about their favorite athletes. That’s where sports cards come in.

For example, I started looking at Panini Prizm Giannis’s rookie card when it was around $300. Check out its price now.

The card’s price has gone up so much that eBay has tagged it as a “Great Investment”.

3. Clothes

If you have high-end clothes, sell them on The RealReal to get a good deal.

4. Sneakers

5. Yard Equipment

6. Furniture

You will find great deals on old furniture at garage sales and on Facebook Marketplace. At times, you can even get some furniture for free when people want to get rid of something in a hurry.

Craigslist is a great place to flip furniture.

7. Video Games and Consoles

Video games are not just for kids. They even remind adults of their childhood. People and gaming enthusiasts are ready to pay big dollars to get them because of an emotional attachment.

8. Bicycles and Strollers

9. Toys and Action Figures

10. Collectibles

11. Old or Vintage Electronics

Almost all of us have old electronics like cameras, mobiles, TV sets, and iPods lying around the house. You will be surprised to know that people are willing to pay a LOT of money for them.

12. Cuff links

13. Books and Box Sets

Like sports fans, readers absolutely LOVE owning different editions of their favorite books. From my experience, first editions and entire series box sets/collections draw a lot of attention.

You can also sell the old books you no longer need on Amazon.

14. Gift Cards

15. Fitness Equipment

That treadmill or weight set in the corner that’s collecting dust? It sells like hotcakes on Craigslist. I love re-selling fitness equipment.

Since most fitness equipment is built to last, it’s almost always in a good enough condition to re-sell.

15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money is a post from: I Will Teach You To Be Rich.

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andrewdburton · 5 years ago

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15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money

What if I told you that there’s a legitimate way in which you can turn $0 into $1,000.

No scams or tricks. With a few hours of work, nearly everyone can scrunch together a quick $1,000.

Sell some stuff.

Think about it. We ALL have stuff lying around in our houses that we don’t use. What if you sell it online?

First, you can make a quick buck by going through the stuff around your house.

Another option is to check big categories on Craiglist daily. If you notice that some items get taken down quickly, you know it’s a popular item.

Keeping that in mind, here are the things you can sell to make money online.

1. TV and Movie Memorabilia

Here’s an example of a “39 Steps” Lobby Card selling for over $500 on eBay:

2. Sports Cards

Just like TV shows and movies, people are incredibly passionate about their favorite athletes. That’s where sports cards come in.

For example, I started looking at Panini Prizm Giannis’s rookie card when it was around $300. Check out its price now.

The card’s price has gone up so much that eBay has tagged it as a “Great Investment”.

3. Clothes

If you have high-end clothes, sell them on The RealReal to get a good deal.

4. Sneakers

5. Yard Equipment

6. Furniture

You will find great deals on old furniture at garage sales and on Facebook Marketplace. At times, you can even get some furniture for free when people want to get rid of something in a hurry.

Craigslist is a great place to flip furniture.

7. Video Games and Consoles

Video games are not just for kids. They even remind adults of their childhood. People and gaming enthusiasts are ready to pay big dollars to get them because of an emotional attachment.

8. Bicycles and Strollers

9. Toys and Action Figures

10. Collectibles

11. Old or Vintage Electronics

Almost all of us have old electronics like cameras, mobiles, TV sets, and iPods lying around the house. You will be surprised to know that people are willing to pay a LOT of money for them.

12. Cuff links

13. Books and Box Sets

Like sports fans, readers absolutely LOVE owning different editions of their favorite books. From my experience, first editions and entire series box sets/collections draw a lot of attention.

You can also sell the old books you no longer need on Amazon.

14. Gift Cards

15. Fitness Equipment

That treadmill or weight set in the corner that’s collecting dust? It sells like hotcakes on Craigslist. I love re-selling fitness equipment.

Since most fitness equipment is built to last, it’s almost always in a good enough condition to re-sell.

15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money is a post from: I Will Teach You To Be Rich.

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15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money

What if I told you that there’s a legitimate way in which you can turn $0 into $1,000.

No scams or tricks. With a few hours of work, nearly everyone can scrunch together a quick $1,000.

Sell some stuff.

Think about it. We ALL have stuff lying around in our houses that we don’t use. What if you sell it online?

First, you can make a quick buck by going through the stuff around your house.

Another option is to check big categories on Craiglist daily. If you notice that some items get taken down quickly, you know it’s a popular item.

Keeping that in mind, here are the things you can sell to make money online.

1. TV and Movie Memorabilia

Here’s an example of a “39 Steps” Lobby Card selling for over $500 on eBay:

2. Sports Cards

Just like TV shows and movies, people are incredibly passionate about their favorite athletes. That’s where sports cards come in.

For example, I started looking at Panini Prizm Giannis’s rookie card when it was around $300. Check out its price now.

The card’s price has gone up so much that eBay has tagged it as a “Great Investment”.

3. Clothes

If you have high-end clothes, sell them on The RealReal to get a good deal.

4. Sneakers

5. Yard Equipment

6. Furniture

You will find great deals on old furniture at garage sales and on Facebook Marketplace. At times, you can even get some furniture for free when people want to get rid of something in a hurry.

Craigslist is a great place to flip furniture.

7. Video Games and Consoles

Video games are not just for kids. They even remind adults of their childhood. People and gaming enthusiasts are ready to pay big dollars to get them because of an emotional attachment.

8. Bicycles and Strollers

9. Toys and Action Figures

10. Collectibles

11. Old or Vintage Electronics

Almost all of us have old electronics like cameras, mobiles, TV sets, and iPods lying around the house. You will be surprised to know that people are willing to pay a LOT of money for them.

12. Cuff links

13. Books and Box Sets

Like sports fans, readers absolutely LOVE owning different editions of their favorite books. From my experience, first editions and entire series box sets/collections draw a lot of attention.

You can also sell the old books you no longer need on Amazon.

14. Gift Cards

15. Fitness Equipment

That treadmill or weight set in the corner that’s collecting dust? It sells like hotcakes on Craigslist. I love re-selling fitness equipment.

Since most fitness equipment is built to last, it’s almost always in a good enough condition to re-sell.

15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money is a post from: I Will Teach You To Be Rich.

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15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money

What if I told you that there’s a legitimate way in which you can turn $0 into $1,000.

No scams or tricks. With a few hours of work, nearly everyone can scrunch together a quick $1,000.

Sell some stuff.

Think about it. We ALL have stuff lying around in our houses that we don’t use. What if you sell it online?

First, you can make a quick buck by going through the stuff around your house.

Another option is to check big categories on Craiglist daily. If you notice that some items get taken down quickly, you know it’s a popular item.

Keeping that in mind, here are the things you can sell to make money online.

1. TV and Movie Memorabilia

Here’s an example of a “39 Steps” Lobby Card selling for over $500 on eBay:

2. Sports Cards

Just like TV shows and movies, people are incredibly passionate about their favorite athletes. That’s where sports cards come in.

For example, I started looking at Panini Prizm Giannis’s rookie card when it was around $300. Check out its price now.

The card’s price has gone up so much that eBay has tagged it as a “Great Investment”.

3. Clothes

If you have high-end clothes, sell them on The RealReal to get a good deal.

4. Sneakers

5. Yard Equipment

6. Furniture

You will find great deals on old furniture at garage sales and on Facebook Marketplace. At times, you can even get some furniture for free when people want to get rid of something in a hurry.

Craigslist is a great place to flip furniture.

7. Video Games and Consoles

Video games are not just for kids. They even remind adults of their childhood. People and gaming enthusiasts are ready to pay big dollars to get them because of an emotional attachment.

8. Bicycles and Strollers

9. Toys and Action Figures

10. Collectibles

11. Old or Vintage Electronics

Almost all of us have old electronics like cameras, mobiles, TV sets, and iPods lying around the house. You will be surprised to know that people are willing to pay a LOT of money for them.

12. Cuff links

13. Books and Box Sets

Like sports fans, readers absolutely LOVE owning different editions of their favorite books. From my experience, first editions and entire series box sets/collections draw a lot of attention.

You can also sell the old books you no longer need on Amazon.

14. Gift Cards

15. Fitness Equipment

That treadmill or weight set in the corner that’s collecting dust? It sells like hotcakes on Craigslist. I love re-selling fitness equipment.

Since most fitness equipment is built to last, it’s almost always in a good enough condition to re-sell.

15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money is a post from: I Will Teach You To Be Rich.

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FanDuel Sportsbook Is Offering Up To $200 in Risk Free Bets This Weekend

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OK, so there has to be fine print, right?

The fully copy will follow, but here’s the gist: You basically have to place pre-game wager bets on the spread and the bets must settle (event completed) before the promotion expires, which should only potentially be an issue for Sunday Night Football. You also can’t use the “cash out” option to exit the bet early. If the net result of your bets is negative, your account will be credited the amount up to $200.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

The $200 Risk Free Weekend promotion (the “Promotion”) is sponsored by Betfair Interactive US, LLC (“BIU” or the “Sponsor”), located at 6701 Center Drive West, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90045. The terms “you” or “your” mean the person to whom a Promotion Bonus (defined below) is issued to upon satisfaction of the terms and conditions set forth in this Promotion. Redemption of the Promotion is expressly conditioned upon acceptance of and compliance with all of these Promotion “Terms and Conditions”. Promotion participants may be required to sign paperwork issued by the Sponsor.

Promotion Period: The Promotion will begin at 12:00am ET on October 20, 2018 and end at 11:59pm ET on October 21, 2018 (the “Promotion Period”).

Eligibility: The Promotion is only open to individuals who are at least 21 years of age and are physically present in New Jersey during the Promotion Period. Employees, officers and directors of the Sponsor, their parent companies, and each of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, cable/satellite affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, retailers, distributors, and each of such employees’, officers’ and directors’ immediate family members and/or those living in the same household (whether legally related or not) of each are not eligible to participate in the Promotion or receive a Promotion Bonus. Additionally, BIU reserves the right to refuse or otherwise restrict your eligibility to participate in any Promotion for any reason, in our sole discretion, including based on your wagering patterns or wagering history or if you failed to take advantage of any previous Promotion in good faith. Void where prohibited by law.

How to Qualify: To qualify for the Promotion, eligible individuals must have an active FanDuel Sportsbook member account (“Sportsbook Account”). Creating a Sportsbook Account at https://ift.tt/2yQiri7 is free. By submitting your information and creating a Sportsbook Account, however, participants will be required to agree to the BIU Privacy Policy and Terms. If you do not agree to BIU’s Terms and Privacy Policy, you cannot create a Sportsbook Account or participate in this Promotion. Use your Sportsbook Account to place any real money non-Excluded Wager (“Eligible Wager”). You may make multiple Eligible Wagers during the Promotion Period. Any wager placed and/or settled after the expiration of the Promotion Period will not be deemed an Eligible Wager. In-play wagers, multibet wagers (parlays, teasers, etc.), proposition, totals or odds wagers will not be deemed an Eligible Wager and any wager that is settled using the “Cash Out” feature will not be deemed an Eligible Wager. Additionally, any wager placed using site credits or any bonus received from a separate Sponsor promotion, including without limitation the “Double Your First Deposit” promotion, will not be deemed an Eligible Wager (collectively, “Excluded Wagers”).

Promotion Bonus Payout Determinations: If the net cumulative result of all your Eligible Wagers is negative (“Net Loss”), you will receive a site credit equal in amount to the amount of your Net Loss up to Two Hundred Dollars ($200) (“Promotion Bonus”). If you have no Net Loss (because the cumulative result of all your Eligible Wagers was positive), you will not receive any Promotion Bonus. The Promotion Bonus is non-withdrawable and in order to withdraw from your Sportsbook Account any winnings generated from wagers placed using your Promotion Bonus, your first use your Sportsbook Account to wager on any non-Excluded Wagers an amount equal to the aggregate amount of your awarded Promotion Bonus (“Play-Through Requirement”). Additionally, wagers placed on favorites with lines shorter than or equal to -200 will be deemed as Excluded Wagers for purposes of satisfying the Play-Through Requirement. Any unused portion of the Promotion Bonus will be automatically withdrawn from your Sportsbook Account seven (7) days after being credited to your Sportsbook Account.

Promotion Bonus Payout: If applicable, the Promotion Bonus will be credited to your Sportsbook Account within seventy two (72) hours of expiration of the Promotion Period. Promotion Bonus recipients will be solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, and for any other fees or costs associated with the Promotion Bonus they receive, regardless of whether the Promotion Bonus, in whole or in part, is used. The Promotion Bonus value may be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Maximum Promotion Bonus of Two Hundred Dollars ($200). The Promotion Bonus is not transferable and cannot be substituted except in the Sponsor’s sole discretion. The Promotion Bonus may only be used for wagering on your Sportsbook Account.

Administration: The Sponsor expressly reserve the right to amend, suspend or terminate this Promotion at any time without prior notice or consent, including, but not limited to, eliminating any or all of the races listed herein from eligibility for a Promotion Bonus. Administration of this Promotion is at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to restrict at any time any Sportsbook Account holder from participating in this Promotion for any reason. Any questions relating to eligibility, these Terms and Conditions or any other questions concerning this Promotion will be resolved at the sole discretion of the Sponsor and their decisions will be final and binding with respect 2 thereto. No groups, clubs, corporations, companies, partnerships, or organizations may participate in this Promotion or reproduce or distribute any portion of these Terms and Conditions to their members.

Release and Waiver of Liability: By redeeming this Promotion, participants agree to release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective affiliates, gaming license partners, advertising and promotion agencies, directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from and against any and all liability claims or actions of any kind whatsoever (however named or described) for injuries, death, damages or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with: (i) your participation in the Promotion; and (ii) the receipt, use or misuse of the Promotion Bonus, or while preparing for, participating in, and/or traveling to any Promotion-related activity, including those damages caused by the Sponsor’s own negligence. The Sponsor expressly disclaim any responsibility or liability for injury or loss to any person or property relating to the delivery and/or subsequent use or misuse of the Promotion Bonus. In consideration of the Promotion Bonus, each individual hereby agrees and consents, without further authorization, compensation or remuneration of any kind, to the use of such individual’s name, photograph, likeness (including his/her voice), biographical information and statements concerning the Promotion, in any and all advertising, promotions and other publicity conducted by the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates.

Governing Law: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Terms and Conditions or the rights and obligations of participants and the Sponsor in connection with the Promotion will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New Jersey, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other laws.

Dispute Resolution: The parties each agree to finally settle all disputes only through arbitration; provided, however, the Sponsor shall be entitled to seek injunctive or equitable relief in the state and federal courts in Los Angeles County, California and any other court with jurisdiction over the parties. In arbitration, there is no judge or jury and review is limited. The arbitrator’s decision and award is final and binding, with limited exceptions, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction. The parties agree that, except as set forth above, any claim, suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Promotion shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration before a sole arbitrator under the streamlined Arbitration Rules Procedures of JAMS Inc. (“JAMS”) or any successor to JAMS. In the event JAMS is unwilling or unable to set a hearing date within fourteen (14) days of the filing of a “Demand for Arbitration”, then either party can elect to have the arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) or any other mutually agreeable arbitration administration service. If an in-person hearing is required, then it will take place in Los Angeles, California. The federal or state law that applies to these Terms and Conditions will also apply during the arbitration. Disputes will be arbitrated only on an individual basis and will not be consolidated with any other proceedings that involve any claims or controversy of another party, including any class actions; provided, however, if for any reason any court or arbitrator holds that this restriction is unconscionable or unenforceable, then the agreement to arbitrate doesn’t apply and the dispute must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Los Angeles County, California. The Sponsor agree to pay the administrative and arbitrator’s fees in order to conduct the arbitration (but specifically excluding any travel or other costs of participant to attend the arbitration hearing). Either party may, notwithstanding this provision, bring qualifying claims in small claims court.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, NONE OF THE SPONSOR ARE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, ECONOMIC, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO REDEMPTION OF THE PROMOTION, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE OR EVEN IF THE SPONSOR HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Miscellaneous: No waiver of any of the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions hereof, nor shall waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Terms and Conditions, which will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

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movietvtechgeeks · 7 years ago

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'Hitman' survives critics hits to beat 'Logan Lucky' at box office

Once again, moviegoers showed movie critics what they thought of their opinions as they pushed "The Hitman's Bodyguard" into the top spot despite the savage reviews it received. Critics loved "Logan Lucky" and gave a big collective shrug to "The Hitman's Bodyguard," but when it came to the test of the marketplace, audiences went their own way. The two action flicks faced off this weekend, and "The Hitman's Bodyguard" emerged the victor with a chart-topping $21.6 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, while "Logan Lucky" sputtered on arrival with $8.1 million. Both had notable stars, "Logan Lucky" has Channing Tatum and Daniel Craig, while "The Hitman's Bodyguard" boasts Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, both were opening in over 3,000 theaters and both cost around $30 million to produce. Also, both were targeted toward adults, although one was R-rated ("Hitman's Bodyguard") and one PG-13 ("Logan Lucky"). But when it came to reviews, critics vastly preferred "Logan Lucky," which boasts a "fresh" 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, while "The Hitman's Bodyguard" rests at a "rotten" 39 percent. And yet, when presented with the choice, audiences, on the whole, put their dollars toward "The Hitman's Bodyguard." Even the CinemaScore was flipped with "The Hitman's Bodyguard" earning a B+ and "Logan Lucky" a B - neither of which, it should be noted, is particularly promising for future word of mouth. "It was a battle of the action ensemble cast movies. Audiences looked at these two action movies in the marketplace and made a decision," said Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst for comScore. "I think for audiences they're just looking for the fun of it ... ("The Hitman's Bodyguard") was critic proof. It provided a perfect escape." Lionsgate, which distributed "The Hitman's Bodyguard," expects the film to play well into September. While it's not an all-out flop, the stakes were a little higher for "Logan Lucky." The NASCAR heist pic was not only director Steven Soderbergh's big return to movies after a four-year retirement but meant to also upend the traditional distribution model with crafty filmmaker-driven know how, independent financing, foreign and streaming service sales and a more concentrated and cheaper marketing push. An $8.1 million debut from over 3,000 screens, however, isn't enough to make a game-changing splash. In fact, it's Soderbergh's lowest wide-opening since his "Solaris" remake, which opened to $6.8 million in 2002. "Solaris" did have a higher production budget than "Logan Lucky's" though. Prior to the film's release, Soderbergh told The Associated Press that he was prepared for any scenario. "At least we got to do it the way we wanted to do it," he said. Dergarabedian posited that the limited exposure for Soderbergh and the producers means that "Logan Lucky" could still be a winning endeavor, despite coming in behind the horror holdover "Annabelle: Creation," which earned $15.5 million in its second weekend. In fourth place was Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk," one of the summer's bigger successes, with $6.7 million, which bumped its domestic total to $165.5 million. And there were a few milestones too: The buddy comedy "Girls Trip" sailed past the $100 million mark domestically, and "Wonder Woman" crossed $800 million worldwide. But overall the box office is still losing. As of this weekend, comScore estimates that the summer season is down 13 percent from last year, and the year as a whole is down 5 percent. "The deficit keeps going up. We're limping towards the finish line with one leg dragging behind," Dergarabedian said. "It's not a great place to be." Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. 1. "The Hitman's Bodyguard," $21.6 million ($6.6 million international). 2. "Annabelle: Creation," $15.5 million ($42 million international). 3. "Logan Lucky," $8.1 million ($825,000 international). 4. "Dunkirk," $6.7 million ($8.4 million international). 5. "Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature," $5.1 million ($950,000 international). 6. "The Emoji Movie," $4.4 million ($11.5 million international). 7. "Spider-Man: Homecoming," $4.3 million ($5 million international). 8."Girls Trip," $3.8 million ($1 million international). 9. "The Dark Tower," $3.7 million ($7.5 million international). 10. "Wind River," $3 million. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according to comScore:

"Annabelle: Creation," $42 million.

"Wolf Warrior 2," $36 million.

"Paradox," $31 million.

"War for the Planet of the Apes," $20.5 million.

"The Emoji Movie," $11.5 million.

"Twenty Two," $9 million.

"Despicable Me 3" and "Dunkirk," $8.4 million.

"One Hundred Thousand Bad Jokes II," $8.1 million.

"Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets," $8 million.

"A Taxi Driver," $7.8 million.

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samuelfields · 5 years ago

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15 Things You Can Sell To Make Money

What if I told you that there’s a legitimate way in which you can turn $0 into $1,000.

No scams or tricks. With a few hours of work, nearly everyone can scrunch together a quick $1,000.

Sell some stuff.

Think about it. We ALL have stuff lying around in our houses that we don’t use. What if you sell it online?

First, you can make a quick buck by going through the stuff around your house.

Another option is to check big categories on Craiglist daily. If you notice that some items get taken down quickly, you know it’s a popular item.

Keeping that in mind, here are the things you can sell to make money online.

1. TV and Movie Memorabilia

Here’s an example of a “39 Steps” Lobby Card selling for over $500 on eBay:

2. Sports Cards

Just like TV shows and movies, people are incredibly passionate about their favorite athletes. That’s where sports cards come in.

For example, I started looking at Panini Prizm Giannis’s rookie card when it was around $300. Check out its price now.

The card’s price has gone up so much that eBay has tagged it as a “Great Investment”.

3. Clothes

If you have high-end clothes, sell them on The RealReal to get a good deal.

4. Sneakers

5. Yard Equipment

6. Furniture

You will find great deals on old furniture at garage sales and on Facebook Marketplace. At times, you can even get some furniture for free when people want to get rid of something in a hurry.

Craigslist is a great place to flip furniture.

7. Video Games and Consoles

Video games are not just for kids. They even remind adults of their childhood. People and gaming enthusiasts are ready to pay big dollars to get them because of an emotional attachment.

8. Bicycles and Strollers

9. Toys and Action Figures

10. Collectibles

11. Old or Vintage Electronics

Almost all of us have old electronics like cameras, mobiles, TV sets, and iPods lying around the house. You will be surprised to know that people are willing to pay a LOT of money for them.

12. Cuff links

13. Books and Box Sets

Like sports fans, readers absolutely LOVE owning different editions of their favorite books. From my experience, first editions and entire series box sets/collections draw a lot of attention.

You can also sell the old books you no longer need on Amazon.

14. Gift Cards

15. Fitness Equipment

That treadmill or weight set in the corner that’s collecting dust? It sells like hotcakes on Craigslist. I love re-selling fitness equipment.

Since most fitness equipment is built to last, it’s almost always in a good enough condition to re-sell.

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