Ziffit is a trade in website and app which allows users to scan in their unwanted items in return for cash.
With once popular items such as Cds and DVDs fast becoming obsolete in exchange for digital media, a large majority of families now find themselves with cupboards full of all sorts of unused discs which are usually left for years to gather dust. I myself have a cupboard bursting with All sorts of music discs and movies and I cannot recall the last time I took one out to play.
Ziffit helps to combat the clutter by providing an easy to use app or website. There are many items that can be exchanged for cash and these include - CDs, DVDs, computer games (various platforms) and books.
I was asked if I would like to try out the service. In order to do this, and without using any of my own dusty collection just yet; Ziffit sent me a rather large box of mixed media items, the box contained a large assortment of CDs, DVDs and games along with a printed list of everything inside. No need to list or show the items as its not really relevant to using the service. They take pretty much any titles too as long as they are in good enough condition.
I downloaded the app from the Apple App Store. The app is just called Ziffit and I was able to register for an account straight from the app which saved me the hassle of going back to the website. Once registered its really easy to begin, I just used my iPhone yo quickly scan each item and it then gives a price for each. If happy you don't need to do anything, you just keep scanning until finished.
The total will be displayed as the scanning progresses. There were 55 items in my box to scan and I dreaded the thought of being sat there all night scanning, but once I got into it, it took all of 15 minutes to do. Now 3 of the items did scan but the app would not accept them for trade so I can only imagine they aren't worth anything of Ziffit has too many of the same titles already but the other 52 went through problem free.
Once finished scanning there's a few payment options you can choose from to get your money once the goods have been sent and checked, probably the easiest option is PayPal. There are 2 options for box collections and there are a courier collection or drop off at a Collect+ store. Postage labels are available for printing off.
Once your box of items is returned and checked, the money is then paid to you leaving you with some much needed cash and clutter free cupboards. It seems an easy way to turn those unwanted almost obsolete discs into money, as if by magic.
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ZIffit have recently conducted a poll on over 1,400 UK consumers, which came back with some really interesting findings. The stats show that:Creating free space and a more tranquil home environment is Britain's top reason for clearing out stuff, with 57% of Brits stating this as their key reason for spring cleaning
Brits over 40 hold 78% of the UK's clutter Only 30% of Brits sell their stuff to make extra cash, despite increases in the cost of living. Women in their 40s hang on to 12% more unused items than their male peers Britain's excess clutter would stand as tall as 200,000 Eiffel Towers