Turn Your Hobby into Holiday Cash with Whatnot
If you are looking for a side hustle to help pay for Christmas, the Whatnot app is becoming a popular way to make fast money from things you already have around the house. Whatnot blends live video with online auctions so sellers can show off items in real time while buyers bid instantly.
The biggest draw is how simple it is to start. After approval, sellers go live from their phone and show whatever they want to sell. It can be trading cards, toys, video games, sneakers, or collectibles. Buyers watch the stream, place bids, and the highest bidder wins.
When an item sells, Whatnot automatically creates a prepaid shipping label. The seller prints the label, packs the item, and drops it off at the post office. Buyers usually pay for shipping, while sellers keep the sale amount minus Whatnot’s commission and payment processing fees. That comes to about thirteen percent for most sales.
For many people this has become a quick way to earn extra holiday money. Some sellers make a few hundred dollars a week. Others make more by running regular live shows. The energy of a live auction helps items sell faster than traditional listings and makes the entire process feel more like a game than a job.
There are a few things to consider. You must be approved to sell, which can take time. You are also competing with many other sellers for viewers. Shipping does take effort, and fees reduce profit. But for many people the convenience is still worth it.
As the holiday season approaches, Whatnot gives anyone with a collection or a closet full of forgotten items a chance to earn real cash without setting up an online store. If you have collectibles gathering dust, this may be the easiest side hustle to help cover Christmas expenses.
Official Whatnot page:
https://www.whatnot.com
