How I Spent $100 Dollars At A Few Thrift Stores And Made Over $3000 On Etsy

This is how I spent $100 dollars at about 5 different thrift stores and turned it into over a whopping $3167 profit on Etsy. If you are going to do this you need to become aware of what's hot, market trends, check eBay completed auctions and try to check on www.collectorsweekly.com almost every day. They show you whats hot, completed auctions and current high bids. I like vintage and the MCM era but look for items that are going to make you money. Go to collectable stores and antique malls and look at prices and try to familiarize yourself with maybe 10-20 items that you keep seeing that are commanding big bucks. You also need to find out what time your thrift stores restock the shelves and always check-in every day. You never know when the next big treasure may show up. This was a home run day, but I never realized it till well after I got home. The research was worth every penny. Take awesome pictures, lots of light, do detailed descriptions and always include measurements. Set your shipping prices and price competitively and you are good to go. All of these items were sold on Etsy.
1st item Vintage Lawn Darts - cost $5.00 - Selling price $154

2nd item Vintage French Flag - cost $2.50 - Selling Price $82.00

3rd item The Little Prince Antoine De Saint - Exupery 1943 1st edition Unsigned - Cost $2.00 - Selling Price $1000

4th item Vintage Velvet Snoopy Painting - Cost $5.00 - Selling Price $100

5th item Vintage Mid Century Modern Retro Lucite SPAGHETTI Swag Hanging Lamp - Cost $10.00 - Selling Price $250

6th item Antique Lady Hamilton Cultured Pearls With Original Case - Cost $25.00 - Selling Price $400

7th item Vintage Black Samsonite Briefcase Mad men - Cost $5.00 - Selling Price $120

8th item VINTAGE DANCING BALLERINA Music Box - Cost $5.00 - Selling Price $160

9th item Huge Mid Century Modern Bridget Riley Shag Rug - Cost $ 30.00 - Selling Price $1050

10th item Musical Soundwagon New In Box Volkswagon VW Bus - Cost 10.00 - Selling Price $200

11th item Scooter Mug 1979 Kiln Craft Scooter Muppets - Cost .50 - Selling Price $125

That's $100 out of pocket, the fee's were caculated at 13% for Etsy and Paypal combined. I made a whopping profit of $3167.67
I have had many good days from thrifting, yard sales and estate sales. Anyone can have a good day but you have to work consistintaly and keep educating yourself to have a great day. This is a wonderful business and can be loads of fun, especailly when you love what you do and have a home run day like this one. Wishing everyone the best and happy hunting. :)