I can transform five dollars into thirty almost instantly. Buying and reselling items for profit, also known as picking, is a quick and easy way to earn some cash. I could find almost anything on Craigslist, Offer Up, or eBay usually with a reduced price, most at least 40% off. Believe it or not, there is somewhere else you can get an even better deal. Flea markets and garage sales are undoubtedly a favorite of mine. This is where I go to buy goodies for cheap and resell them online for profit. I won’t be the only one selling shoes online, but most of my competition didn 't get their Sperry Topsiders practically for free. By twelve o’clock, heat tempts the vendors to cut their prices and try to clear their booths …show more content…
Usually, after bringing home items from the flea market, some tender love and care is required. Polishing up any tainted glass, removing dirty fingerprints, trying to restore the items to their original condition as best I can, is a tedious but necessary step. As long as whatever I choose to sell is working and in decent condition, it is profitable. However, the newer and less used my items look, the more likely they are to be sold. I caught a break with this pair of Topsiders. Without a scratch on the toe, and not a stain in sight, I knew I could resell these easily. When I flipped them over and saw the bar code still attached to the bottom, I couldn 't help but feeling like a double- dealer. Buying a name brand pair of shoes from the mall can sometimes lead to buyer’s remorse, but buyers spotting my low thirty dollar price for the same pair of Topsiders sounds irresistible. Showing someone that the merchandise I am selling is worth the money calls for some more evidence. A good picture with a detailed description attached sells itself. Additionally, mentioning how much my future client will save buying from me, is usually the key to closing the deal. With all of the evolving technology I can be in business with just a smart phone and a few taps of my