musicMagpie
Instant quotes for phones, tech, games, books and media — post free, get paid after checking.
Monthly earnings
Varies
Startup cost
£0
Time per week
1-2 hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Earnings are estimates from published sources. Difficulty is our rating: no special skills and free to start.
The basics
What it is and how it works
Scan/enter items in the app or site for a quote, accept, print a free postage label, send. Paid by bank after items are checked.
Where the money comes from
How the model works
- You list unused stuff
- A buyer pays through the platform
- You get paid in person or via the app
Honest numbers
What you could realistically earn
Quotes are lower than private sale but faster. Total depends on what you send — no hourly rate.
No reliable monthly figure is published for musicMagpie. What you make depends on what you have and how much you put in, so we don't show a scenario chart.
Step by step
How to get started
- 1
Use musicmagpie.co.uk or the app
- 2
Get quotes for each item
- 3
Accept and send with free postage
- 4
Receive bank payment after inspection
- Start on musicmagpie.co.uk →
Costs
Free postage on accepted orders; no seller fee (price is the quote)
Restrictions
Condition grades affect final pay; some items rejected
Risks and catches
Final offer can be reduced after inspection; lower than private sale
Sources
Last checked: 9 November 2026. Terms change, so always check the platform before you sign up.
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