A THRIFTER scored some top notch designer shoes for cheap before realizing they sell for $100 on eBay.
Thrifting has become increasingly common as a way to make some extra side income.
With a careful eye, shoppers can locate cheap option that sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars online.
TikToker @DealingWithDalton focuses on selling used shoes on the Internet in his videos.
Recently, he shared how he scored some Jordans that ended up selling for $100 online with his thousands of followers.
Dalton said he makes a full time living just by going to stores like Goodwill and searching for underpriced shoes.
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Once he finds the footwear, he’s able to sell the shoes online for some hefty profits.
“We found some pretty good stuff at this store,” Dalton shared in his latest video.
When he walked in, he headed straight to the shoe section.
Down peeking out from the bottom of the store aisle were some Jordans.
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Specifically, the shoes calling Dalton’s name were Jordan 9 Anthracites from 2015.
They were men’s size 13, and while the thrift store asked for $45, Dalton had a gift card which brought the shoes down by $10.
For just $35, the Jordan’s were a jaw dropping deal considering they routinely sell for $100 on eBay.
Dalton also spotted another pair of shoes, the Jordan 11s.
“I got kind of excited,” he said. “They didn’t have insoles, which wasn’t the biggest deal. But then I looked at that logo.”
After more serious consideration, Dalton said the cheeks on the Jumpman were looking a “little sus.”
Ultimately, Dalton left the pair behind.
However, the women’s section offered the reseller a chance to survey a couple pairs of Jordan 1 mids.
“These shadows were only $20 in excellent condition,” the TikToker said.
While the shoes were a youth size, they were still big enough to be sold as a women’s shoe, and would therefore retain their value on ecommerce sites.
Next to the original 1s, there were olive toe 1s – they were also in relatively new condition and priced at just $20.
“That was an easy pick up,” Dalton said of his overall shopping haul.
At the end of the day, the reselling influencer is set to make around $200 from one tiny shopping trip.
TIPS FOR THRIFTING
While thrifting for profit, there are several brands you should look out for if you’re trying to have a successful side hustle.
Clothing wise, TikTok thrifting couple @kaywayshop said Gymshark, Peter Millar, Untuckit, and Ralph Lauren are known to bring in some of the best deals.
Shoes tend to bring in high profits, but you’ll need to be somewhat well-versed in the brands and model types.
As a reseller, it’s important that you take high-quality photographs of all of your thrift store finds when listing them on sites like eBay.
You’ll also want a strong description that easily matches what online shoppers will be searching for.
Sellers can set the price at whatever amount they choose, but it’s smart to check comparable sold products.
Remember, all side hustles must be reported to the IRS as income made each tax year.
Otherwise, you’ll risk paying some hefty fines for the uncounted income.
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A popular toy found at thrift stores can also net you a profit of more than $1,000.
Meanwhile, a $5 baseball jersey also earns a $100 profit on Poshmark.
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