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Has today's caller uncovered a hidden treasure of a reselling idea?
Notes from Chris
Episode 1530
Today’s caller has an idea to create a directory of garage and yard sales. She thinks it’s a winner because so many people are trying to buy and resell items. What’s the best way to proceed?"Everyone has stuff to sell, and I've learned a lot from the show about where to find sources I can use for my eBay and Poshmark reselling hustle. I'm thinking there could be a lot of value in creating a dynamic directory of garage and yard sales in any particular area. The data could come from sites like Craigslist, and we could use Google Maps to populate all the different sales that are happening in upcoming days. What factors should I consider in designing and making the app—and could I charge for it directly or make it free and hope to monetize through ads?"Listen to today's episode to learn more...
SEE ALSO:
- Government Analyst Builds Six-Figure Reselling Business: How a government analyst goes from collecting Frequent Flyer miles to collecting money through a reselling side hustle.
- Accountant Earns $233,751 Reselling Items He Buys at Walmart: A young accountant learns the art of reselling, purchasing textbooks, dental floss, and Cheerios from retail stores in bulk—then earns hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit by selling it online.
- Q&A: Any tips for buying stuff at flea markets to resell?: Reselling is the easiest way to get started making money outside your job. What are some tips to get started, and how can you find items to buy and sell?
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