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Stuffing envelopes for money, does it really work, anyone with experience???

My mother in law was suggesting this for an extra income oppertunity. She said she did it years ago, but cant remember the company she worked through. Does anyone know of a legit company that we can do this through that actually pays?

Update:

I live in the US, more specifically Florida

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  • 1 decade ago
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    This opportunity works like this, the company will provide you with the sales letter and sometimes a mailing list, They want you to litterally "stuff" the envelope with the sales letter ( I personally prefer to neatly place it in the envelope, after you mail it off then the customer must buy or signup with the company and as soon as they do then you'll get your money. So lets say you sent out 1000 envelopes and lets say only 50 people brought something from that company then you'll only make $250.00 ( assuming your getting paid $5.00/envelope

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I don't know how it works, but I have heard that they are all a scam!

    It may be a pyramid scheme, where you send

    letters to others asking for $1.00 and then asking them to forward the letter, so they can receive $1.00. Anyway, I have heard your outlay costs i.e. envelopes, stuffing the letters, postage, etc., will cost you more than you will ever get back. I'm sure that there is a kind hearted soul, that will explain everything to you, for a small fee. A smooth talking con-artist!

    Dave's answer above, sounds really good, but in the end, he'll find out it's really a Ponzi scheme. They pay you with someone elses money,who got it from someone elses money etc.Eventually, only the person who started it will make out, because he gets a cut of everything!

    Gee, if it were really that easy, wouldn't we all know about it and be doing it already?

    Apoligies to Dave!

  • 1 decade ago

    contact some marketing companies or companies who send out things in the mail (what has your mother received in the past in envelopes sent to your home) and contact those people and ask for work. These days with all the pay ahead scams to get a job, it might be better if you do envelope stuffing or label sticking locally. Ask a realtor, an insurance company, a bank. The larger places probably do it thru automation though.

  • 1 decade ago

    umm no.. i stuff envelopes but that is just part of my job at University Nissan.. I file, answer the phone, and stuff envelopes.. That isnt a much needed job anymore because secrataries do it or any sort of office help. Sorry but you need to look for a better job.. wow.. stuffing envelopes.. that would be a sad job to have [and to admit to]

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  • 1 decade ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    No they don't exist!

    Work at home jobs are hard to find. Technical, phone work or writing jobs are the most common legit ones. You may want to check out some job leads at http://wahjobs.blogspot.com/ Plus there is a listing of companies that regularly hire telecommuters

  • 1 decade ago

    You would make more money per hour flipping burgers at Madonaa's ;-)

    Seriously, these companies that need envelope stuffers can now outsource overseas at pennies on the hour.

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    5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Go get a proper job and stop wasting time! You worried about loosing your state benefit?

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