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'Make 100s' with leftover coffee jars and shoe boxes - ITV expert explains how

An ITV expert claims that common items destined for the bin could be earning you money

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Jordan claims there is a whole market of people willing to pay for old packaging - from gaming consoles to coffee jars(Image: ITV)

'Coupon Kid' Jordon Cox, known for appearing on ITV's This Morning to share money-saving tips and tricks, is urging people to think twice before throwing anything away, as he says there is probably someone out there willing to buy it instead. He claims that people who throw away empty items are "binning easy money" when there is a whole market of people willing to buy on sites like eBay.

Simple things like leftover packaging could be given a new lease of life and earn you some money in the process. It may not seem like much at first, but considering most of these items were going to be chucked in the bin or recycling anyway, something is better than nothing.

He showed examples of instant coffee jars being sold online for up to 5 in a new Instagram reel. The ITV money expert added that cardboard PlayStation 5 boxes have sold for up to 25 and Adidas shoeboxes for up to 10.

He added: "Empty jars and empty boxes are worth more than you think!" Explaining the reason behind these odd purchases, he said glass jars from instant coffee or used candles sell online for those wanting craft supplies or storage.

He told viewers: "Trash that's worth 100s". In the caption of the video, he wrote: "If youve got a PlayStation 5 (like many people do), your empty box could be worth up to 25 if youve still got the manuals. The same is said for empty shoe boxes.

"I saw some normal Adidas shoe boxes sell for 7 - but the Jordans, Yeezys and special shoe boxes go for more. Before you chuck ANY of this stuff in the bin or recycling, see if you can make a little bit of money from your trash."

In a follow-up comment, for those who did not believe in his method, Jordon said: "Before people say 'they don't sell that often!' seven PS5 boxes sold this week, and six coffee jars. Rather in your pocket than the bin!"

People were quick to share their own success in turning their rubbish into rewards. One user said: "I used to sell empty loo roll on eBay, I would sell 50 together, gardeners and nurseries would buy them for plants and crafting purposes. I didn't make much, maybe 5 plus shipping, but I was 5 richer!" Another wrote: "Ive sold empty Fortnums and Harrods coffee and biscuit tins."

[People need to be aware of the rules when selling empty packaging to make extra cash]

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People need to be aware of the rules when selling empty packaging to make extra cash(Image: Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

People should be aware that this practice is banned on some sites, like Vinted. For Vinted users, empty packaging (like shopping bags, dust bags, gift wrappers, and empty boxes) is flagged as a restricted item on the site. Listing these items can result in hidden or deleted listings, and repeat offences may trigger temporary account restrictions or a permanent ban.

Rules from eBay claim that these sales are allowed, but must explicitly make it clear that shoppers are buying packaging only. Sellers must section items in specific collector subheadings such as 'replacement boxes', 'video game boxes and manuals', or 'collectables' - instead of listing an empty iPhone box under 'smartphones', for example.

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