There’s nothing more satisfying than having a good clear-out – emptying your wardrobes, cupboards, and that drawer full of random crap. But rather than chucking out what you don’t want, consider giving it to a new home, instead. It’s better for the planet (and your bank balance).
You can sell you stuff on a number of popular sites and apps but when I asked Twitter, people said some worked better than others, depending on what you have to flog. Larger household items are great for Facebook, they said, while clothes and smaller accessories are better sold on eBay. These were the two most popular selling sites people mentioned
The new polymer £5 notes depicting Britain’s wartime leader, Sir Winston Churchill, have now completely replaced the old paper ones as legal tender.
While animal rights supporters condemned the use of animal fat in the new fiver s production, treasure-hunters greeted the new note with cheer. Rare £5 notes featuring low or unusual serial numbers have sold for hundreds of pounds, with some even selling for thousands.
Here s how to tell how if the note in your pocket is worth more than its face value.
Which serial numbers are valuable?
The best fivers are those from the first batch, with serial numbers starting “AA01”. The rest of the number should be low to guarantee a high price.