by Mike Gibson

Created on: February 10, 2010

Are you one of the 24 million Americans with diabetes?  If not, chances are that you know someone who is.  Did you know that there is a way for both of you to make extra money quickly and easily? 

Many diabetics who use testing strips do not use all of the testing strips that they purchase each month.  These strips can be very expensive and they have expiration dates.  Many people end up just throwing these strips away!  These unused strips still have value - there is a company called United Diabetic Supply that actually buys unused strips and redistributes them - many to diabetics who may not have health insurance.

If you are a diabetic with extra testing strips - you can sell them on the site Paid4Strips.com.  There is a form that you fill out right on the site - you will need to fill in what brand of strips you have, how many boxes, and the expiration dates on the boxes.  The only requirement is that the strips must be unopened and sealed in their original box.  After you fill out the form you will be sent a quote for your strips.  If you like your quote, you mail your strips to the address provided and United Diabetic Supply will send you a check for your strips + the cost of postage.  If you use Pay Pay - they will pay you instantly!

If you know anyone who is diabetic and may have extra strips that they would like to sell - you can earn referral fees!  Just tell your friends to go to the site and fill out the form - have them put your name and address in the "referred by" space.  If United Diabetic Supply buys their strips - you will be sent a check for $10.  Right now there is no limit to the number of referral fees you can earn!

What are some ways to get referrals?  You can make a flier and post it at local businesses.  There are many diabetics who would love to make extra money and do not know about this program and site.  If you have a local classifieds paper such as the Penny Saver - you can place an ad.  Put "Cash Paid" in the title and your phone # in the ad.  When people call you - tell them about the site Paid4Strips.com - just remember to tell them to put your name in the "Referred by" field.

United Diabetic Supply can supply you will references if you are concerned about not getting paid for your strips.. they have many satisfied clients and are growing everyday! 

So stop throwing away your valuable diabetic test strips and make some extra money in the process!

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