Whether you’re a thrift-store-lover or a parent (or both in our case) you’ve probably had the experience of turning over a random stuffed animal and finding out that its been puked on. Or sucked on, snotted on, pooped on, drawn on, and everything in between. So what to do? Burn it with fire? Throw it …
As a thrift store fiend, I’m no stranger to wrinkles and crunched-up leather shoes and boots. It seems that every pair of shoes that has been lovingly cared for by the previous owner ends up misshapen 5 minutes after entering the donation bay of a thrift store. This really leaves me with three options: Obviously, …
There’s not much more enjoyable than being a reseller and finding out that something you love collecting already is actually worth a bunch of money. That was the situation I was in a couple of years ago when a friend mentioned that they had been unable to find a Dr. Seuss book and ended up …
Like many other mid-level luxury brands, the Coach market is rife with fakes. This is true whether you’re buying new or used, retail or private. The sad truth is, many people don’t know how to tell if a coach bag is fake and end up buying a bag that would be more at home in …
Maybe I’m just a bit slow but I had been selling on eBay for more than a year by the time I heard of a Reseller’s Permit (also known as a Resale Certificate or Exemption Certificate). I was checking out at one of my favorite stores and the cashiers asked to see my Resellers Permit. …
One of the hardest things about reselling is knowing what you’re looking at. I’ve probably left thousands of dollars on the table in my life because I didn’t recognize a valuable item when I saw it. I recently heard someone talk about “Deadstock Vintage” for the first time and I had no clue what the …
Fees are one of the biggest expenses in our eBay reselling business. Who would have thought that one of the main problems of earning money would be moving that money around? Many people use questionable methods to avoid paying fees such as selling off-platform, mismarking payments, paying cash under the table, etc. However, not all …
Ever since we started selling online we’ve noticed that eBay is pretty much a two-direction freeway for both buyers and sellers. People come in droves and they also leave in droves. No matter how much (or little) you love eBay, you’d still be wise to have a couple of eBay alternatives up your sleeve. While …
Buying a used Louis Vuitton bag or purse is a gamble. At least, it is if you’re new to the market and haven’t bought, handled, or owned many Louis Vuitton items. However, even if you are familiar with the brand, finding a good deal on a used Louis Vuitton is a balancing act of patience, …
*I am not an insurance expert or agent. I am simply sharing my own experience. If you need additional guidance, listen to someone smarter than I am. When Kirstie and I were debating about whether or not to go full-time on eBay our discussions really highlighted our youth and inexperience (our stupidity actually…) We talked …