Gabrielthegunlover
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Hi, I'm 14 and need to make $200 for a marlin xs-7 any suggestions?
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Need money for a first gun
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1. Walk dogs.
2. Mow lawns.
3. Rake leaves.
4. Shovel snow.
5. Use proper punctuation.
2. Mow lawns.
3. Rake leaves.
4. Shovel snow.
5. Use proper punctuation.
milemaker13
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A paper route. A kool-aid stand. Caddy at a golf course.
Jim NE
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I think 14 year olds are old enough to sell stuff on ebay, aren't they? If so, that might be a way to get rid of some stuff that might be of value. Sporting goods, old books, etc. I'm guessing my 15 year old has at least 100 bucks worth of old Lego figures in his room. (We paid a lot more than that for them.) Now that driving a car is looming in the near future, the Lego stuff isn't so interesting. Don't sell your school books though. Best wishes on your 1st gun.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Lego-Chi...848699?hash=item4d6ad5593b:g:hLIAAOSwmOJaSX4k
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Lego-Chi...848699?hash=item4d6ad5593b:g:hLIAAOSwmOJaSX4k
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Ask 200 people for a dollar. Or earn it like the rest of us. A buddy of mine in middle school asked everyone he ran into that day for a quarter. By the end of the day he had nearly $100. Pretty poor lesson Im passing on here hahaha. 1KPerDay has it right. Good luck man.
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swagbucks
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I earned enough from searchs to buy a Ruger LCP in about 4 months
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I earned enough from searchs to buy a Ruger LCP in about 4 months
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I had a bunch of relatives that were tradesmen.About 1/2 N 1/2,building contractors and machinists.Started working in shops at an early age.Maybe find a relative and start sweeping floors?Ask around,see if there's a shop...maybe a retired guy?...who needs a helper.
Where are you located?Put an ad on Craigslist?
Where are you located?Put an ad on Craigslist?
medalguy
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Ask neighbors if they need help around the house doing chores. I'm always looking for a youngster to help me do things like rake the yard, shovel snow, weed the wife's flower beds, stack firewood, wash a car, all kinds of things. There are a ton of ways to earn money, time to start using your head to figure out what the rest of us are doing to make money. You don't need an advanced degree to earn a few bucks. You might inquire about your neighbors' feelings about firearms, since not everyone is gun friendly, and if they are so inclined, you could mention that you are trying to earn money for your first gun. Find one who reloads-- you could sort and resize brass, weigh bullets, anything, and pick up a hobby that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Gabrielthegunlover
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splattergun
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Step 1- work
Step 2- save
This plan can result in your first car as well.
Step 2- save
This plan can result in your first car as well.
MedWheeler
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Gabe, a lot depends on your environment. If you're a city dweller, sweeping walkways/driveways and/or shoveling snow (assuming you're up north somewhere) may be opportunities worth looking into. If you're more rural, helping out on a local family farm or spread (like I ended up doing when I was 14) could work. Mow lawns or wash cars in the suburbs.
Paper routes aren't what they used to be, but there might still be some coupon rags that need throwing.
Are you tech-savvy? A social networker? Offer to help people set up their web sites or social network pages or deal with computer or other device issues.
Paper routes aren't what they used to be, but there might still be some coupon rags that need throwing.
Are you tech-savvy? A social networker? Offer to help people set up their web sites or social network pages or deal with computer or other device issues.
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N Ca.....
Here's one....get your mom or dad to take you to a real welding supply place.Go in,don't call(middle of the week)....ask them about retired weldors in the area.They'd also know of machinists and car guys.
The above would be great places to work as a helper.Be polite,dressed for the occasion and......listen.You'd be getting way further in the interest in firearms than you'll get just about anywhere.Community Coll,nightime welding classes,audit the course....the professor more than likely can hook you up with a job.
Here's one....get your mom or dad to take you to a real welding supply place.Go in,don't call(middle of the week)....ask them about retired weldors in the area.They'd also know of machinists and car guys.
The above would be great places to work as a helper.Be polite,dressed for the occasion and......listen.You'd be getting way further in the interest in firearms than you'll get just about anywhere.Community Coll,nightime welding classes,audit the course....the professor more than likely can hook you up with a job.
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When I was 14 I mowed every single lawn on our block.
I got paid for all of them except my own (well I got paid for that one too, but payment was in the form of food, clothing, shelter, and my dad not kicking my rear end).
I got $10-$15 per lawn back then. I'm sure you could get more than that now, 20+ years later. Sadly most of my money went to video games back then. I wish I'd had your idea and saved for guns.
Maybe your parents and grand parents would contribute towards your goal as your birthday gift?
Good luck. And let us know if you get it.
I got paid for all of them except my own (well I got paid for that one too, but payment was in the form of food, clothing, shelter, and my dad not kicking my rear end).
I got $10-$15 per lawn back then. I'm sure you could get more than that now, 20+ years later. Sadly most of my money went to video games back then. I wish I'd had your idea and saved for guns.
Maybe your parents and grand parents would contribute towards your goal as your birthday gift?
Good luck. And let us know if you get it.
Gabriel, you live in a high fire danger area, and CalFire requires homeowners to maintain a 100'-radius defensible space. That's a lot of mowing, weed-eating, and tree trimming every year, especially for older folks, single moms, and others with physical challenges or limited time for yard work. My son did that sort of thing in the spring and summer and never had any shortage of people to work for. Might need to get mom/dad to help you by investing in a high-end string trimmer like a Stihl. BTW, Trinity Co. is beautiful country. I grew up in Humboldt and did a lot of backpacking in the Trinity Alps when I was younger.
Saddlebag Preacher
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Do odd jobs for some elderly folks. Cleaning out a garage or helping with a to do list can get you some cash. But you just have to get out a hustle. It's all in how resourceful you are.
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1. Quit buying sodas.
2. Quit buying meals at fast food places like McDonalds.
3. Quit buying candy.
4. Brownbag your school lunch.
5. Quit buying and renting video games.
6. Check your parents and relatives garages, attics and basement for unwanted items and sell them on ebay. One persons junk is another persons treasure.
7. Swear off dating girls until after you turn 18 and get your gun,
8. Get a girlfriend that likes guns and has a rich Dad. Offer to teach her to shoot if she buys the ammunition.
2. Quit buying meals at fast food places like McDonalds.
3. Quit buying candy.
4. Brownbag your school lunch.
5. Quit buying and renting video games.
6. Check your parents and relatives garages, attics and basement for unwanted items and sell them on ebay. One persons junk is another persons treasure.
7. Swear off dating girls until after you turn 18 and get your gun,
8. Get a girlfriend that likes guns and has a rich Dad. Offer to teach her to shoot if she buys the ammunition.
CopperFouling
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@ccoyle has a good idea. Doing yardwork is something a 14-year-old can do (that was my first job). I'd start by approaching the older folks in your neighborhood, especially if their yards look like could use some work. If you do a good job for some of them, you may have other people asking you to do the same thing.
My dad always used to say that the best way to make money was to identify a problem and then solve it.
My dad always used to say that the best way to make money was to identify a problem and then solve it.
CoalTrain49
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Go fund me.
https://www.gofundme.com/
Or if you lived in my neighborhood I'd put you to work.
That's how I got the money to buy gas for my dirt bike and cigarettes when I was your age.
Just kidding. I worked for my parents in a restaurant washing dishes. In the summer when I was out of school I did lots of odd jobs. Jobs were easy to find for a 14 yo. Not so much anymore. I bought my first firearm when I was 15.
https://www.gofundme.com/
Or if you lived in my neighborhood I'd put you to work.
That's how I got the money to buy gas for my dirt bike and cigarettes when I was your age.
Just kidding. I worked for my parents in a restaurant washing dishes. In the summer when I was out of school I did lots of odd jobs. Jobs were easy to find for a 14 yo. Not so much anymore. I bought my first firearm when I was 15.
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Fine Figure of a Man
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A young person with a good work ethic is a scarce commodity these days.
Find a local carpenter, mechanic, machinist, farmer or whatever trade interests you and offer to help. Don't expect a lot of money at first but learn all you can about the tasks you are given. Always do more than you are asked to do, show up early and work late.
Most tradesmen will appreciate the value of good dependable help.
Find a local carpenter, mechanic, machinist, farmer or whatever trade interests you and offer to help. Don't expect a lot of money at first but learn all you can about the tasks you are given. Always do more than you are asked to do, show up early and work late.
Most tradesmen will appreciate the value of good dependable help.
WestKentucky
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Skip the gun, get the cash and build a small greenhouse. Grow hanging baskets and set up a roadside stand on the weekends starting about a month before mothers day. When your done you will have assets to fund many projects... after hanging baskets are done you can look at the possibilities of mums for fall and poinsettias for winter. A friend of mine did that in high school, ended up with 3 small greenhouses, 6 employees (his buddies...me) and we all were buying guns, video games, cars, etc. We were making a killing until we got the bright idea to raise tobacco seedlings in all 3 houses and killed them all....diversify my friend, diversify.
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Another thought, call around to the folks with rental houses. When tenants move out some trash the house and SOMEBODY gets stuck cleaning it out. Never know what eBay fodder you will find while being paid by the hour.
At 14 you’re limited as to what kind of jobs you can legally perform. What are you good at that is marketable to the public?
You have to understand that some people will see your age in a negative light. So if you offer a service, you must make yourself look like you actually want a job and will do a good job.
If you knock on doors, dress well, greet the person who answers the door, speak clearly, stay off your phone, look them in the eye, be confident, be willing to answer questions, don’t shrug your shoulders if they ask you a question, know your equipment. And whether they turn you down or offer you a job, thank them (sincerely) for their time. Also, if you have the ability, print a small flyer with your name, phone number, and services you are offering on it and take copies to each door you knock on. If they have a paper laying in their yard, remember that when you leave (you’ll see why when you read below). One thing for the scenario below. If they tell you their name, REMEMBER IT!!
Here’s a brief scenario after you knock on the door and they answer:
“Hello sir/ma’am,
My name is Gabriel (extend your hand to shake theirs). How are you? Im sorry to bother you. I’m going through the neighborhood seeing if there is anything I can do to help my community and hopefully earn some money in the process. Here is a list of things I have knowledge and experience with. Is there anything on that list that you might need help with or anything on there that you don’t like doing that I can do for you?”
If they say yes, ask them how you can help and if they can show you the problem or the area you will be working in or around. After that, you’re at the bargaining stage for compensation for your services. And you two can figure it out from there.
If the person says no, ask to leave the flyer with them in case they change their mind and thank them for their time and extend your hand again to shake theirs again.
Here’s where the paper comes in....
IF they have a paper in their yard, and turned you down or offered you the job, walk over and get it and bring it back up to their door. Knock again. When they answer, just tell them you saw the paper and thought you’d save them a trip outside and hand it to them. Say “Thanks again Mr./Mrs _______. Have a good day!” It’s a kind gesture whether they offered you the job or not. And if they didn’t offer you a job, that second interaction and act of kindness just might change their minds.
Good luck Gabriel.
You have to understand that some people will see your age in a negative light. So if you offer a service, you must make yourself look like you actually want a job and will do a good job.
If you knock on doors, dress well, greet the person who answers the door, speak clearly, stay off your phone, look them in the eye, be confident, be willing to answer questions, don’t shrug your shoulders if they ask you a question, know your equipment. And whether they turn you down or offer you a job, thank them (sincerely) for their time. Also, if you have the ability, print a small flyer with your name, phone number, and services you are offering on it and take copies to each door you knock on. If they have a paper laying in their yard, remember that when you leave (you’ll see why when you read below). One thing for the scenario below. If they tell you their name, REMEMBER IT!!
Here’s a brief scenario after you knock on the door and they answer:
“Hello sir/ma’am,
My name is Gabriel (extend your hand to shake theirs). How are you? Im sorry to bother you. I’m going through the neighborhood seeing if there is anything I can do to help my community and hopefully earn some money in the process. Here is a list of things I have knowledge and experience with. Is there anything on that list that you might need help with or anything on there that you don’t like doing that I can do for you?”
If they say yes, ask them how you can help and if they can show you the problem or the area you will be working in or around. After that, you’re at the bargaining stage for compensation for your services. And you two can figure it out from there.
If the person says no, ask to leave the flyer with them in case they change their mind and thank them for their time and extend your hand again to shake theirs again.
Here’s where the paper comes in....
IF they have a paper in their yard, and turned you down or offered you the job, walk over and get it and bring it back up to their door. Knock again. When they answer, just tell them you saw the paper and thought you’d save them a trip outside and hand it to them. Say “Thanks again Mr./Mrs _______. Have a good day!” It’s a kind gesture whether they offered you the job or not. And if they didn’t offer you a job, that second interaction and act of kindness just might change their minds.
Good luck Gabriel.
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