If you’re looking for a side-hustle to help pay for Christmas, the smartphone app “Whatnot” is becoming a popular way to make fast money on things you already have around the house.

Part eBay and part Snapchat, the app blends live video with online auctions so sellers can show off items in real time while buyers bid instantly.

The biggest draw is how simple it is to start. After approval, sellers go live from their phones and show whatever they want to sell. It can be trading cards, toys, video games, sneakers, clothing, knick-knacks, and collectibles.

Buyers watch the stream, place bids, and the highest bidder wins.

When an item sells, Whatnot automatically creates a prepaid shipping label for the seller who can then print the label, pack the item, and drop it off at the post office.

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