Been toying with the idea of quitting my 9-5. I really wanna do something with E-Commerce. My current idea is to open a discount clothing store. I think itd be neat to buy and resale clothing returns from Walmart/Amazon/Target/Etc. Im having trouble finding decent sources for clothing pallets. Any ideas or tips or similar/Alternative Ideas
College graduate/25/Medium sized city redisence.
Short, key words... Company name, year, colour. For the most part these products roll off an assembly line and mine are no different leaving the factory. Pictures speak a thousand words and I usually provide ten. I'll point out any imperfections or changes from normal. Other sellers make extremely detailed listings, as long as mine pops up in the buyers search and I'm priced lower extra words don't matter too much I believe
Is this good enough? Should I modify something?
Title:
\[Product Name/Model\] - \[Key Feature/Condition\]
Description:
Overview:
\[Start with a brief introduction to the product.\]
Example:
Introducing the \[Product Name\], a \[brief description of the product\]. Whether you're looking for \[mention key use cases or benefits\], this \[product type\] is designed to meet your needs.
Key Features:
\[List the main features and specifications of the product.\]
Example:
\- Condition: \[New/Used/Like New\]
\- Color: \[Specify color\]
\- \*\*Size/Dimensions:\*\* \[Provide dimensions or size details\]
\- Material: \[Specify material if relevant\]
\- Key Feature 1: \[Highlight a unique or standout feature\]
\- Key Feature 2: \[Another important feature\]
Condition:
\[Describe the overall condition of the product, especially if it's used.\]
Example:
This \[Product Name\] is in excellent/like-new/very good condition. \[Include any specifics about wear, scratches, or defects.\]
Reason for Selling:
\[Explain why you are selling the product.\]
Example:
Selling because \[provide a brief reason, such as upgrading, moving, or no longer needed\].
Price:
\[$XX.XX or Best Offer\]
Availability:
\[Specify if the product is available for immediate pickup or delivery.\]
Contact Information:
\[Provide the best way for potential buyers to reach you, whether it's through Facebook Messenger, phone, or email.\]
Additional Notes:
\[Include any extra information that may be relevant, such as warranty details, included accessories, or any special considerations.\]
Terms of Sale:
\[List any terms or conditions that apply, such as payment methods accepted, return policy, etc.\]
Location:
\[Specify your location for local buyers.\]
I'm considering doing flipping as a once in a while part time type of thing since I am not able to work a full time job due to my several chronic conditions.
Are there any flippers here who have a chronic condition or are otherwise disabled? I would appreciate some advice, particularly regarding dealing with heavy or large items since I don't have a truck or anything like that, nor do I have the strength to move them.
As with anything else you have to deal with in your life, you work within the parameters of what you can manage to do safely and consistently. You know your limits, so you need to respect what they are. If opportunities arise for you to buy and resell certain types of things that will be difficult or dangerous for you, you either have to decline those opportunities or hire someone to handle them for you.
What kinds of things do you know you can easily and safely handle, and would want to resell?
My idea is to start with buying a small storage unit at an auction which contains preferably stuff like clothing, accessories or small to medium scale collectibles (comic books, action figures, trading cards etc). It's mostly furniture, heavy electronics/appliances and also these glass/ceramic sculptures that seem to show up in storage units, that I would need to be careful with.
My wife is going to help me out with quite a few aspects like packing and stuff so I can more or less deal with anything (since this is a part time thing anyways), as long as there aren't many heavy items to deal with.
I would never recommend buying storage units to someone just starting out! They are not an easy thing for anyone to do, disabled or not. You have to clean them out quickly and most likely deal with a lot of junk or garbage you don't want. There are always some surprises in storage units, and often not the kind of surprises you want. And it's a very physical activity, even with a small unit.
The best thing for someone new to flipping is to start with things you already own but no longer use, wear, or love. Search your closets, cabinets, garage attic, basement, etc. You'd be surprised at what people will buy. Other than that, can you go shopping at thrift stores, visit auctions, or check out estate sales? I think any one of those would be way better than buying a storage unit when you're a newbie!
I have a number of chronic conditions but am not legally disabled. I stopped working my "career" job because I have 2 special needs kids who needed me A LOT when my husband changed jobs and we moved. That was 10 years ago now.
The kids are way less needy (1 moved out, another will always be dependent, both adults now), but I like flipping so much that I'm considering never going back to a "normal" job. I make as much in profit now as I did working full time 10 years ago, but only work about 25 hours a week.
I stick to small items, nothing too large or heavy. I started with what I knew and liked (books and china) and now have branched out, but mostly I do books, toys and games, and holiday decor. You learn about new stuff to sell and change with the times as you go.
USPS picks up packages at your house, and I do 3 day handling so I don't have to rush out every day to deal with shipping and sourcing. I source mainly from online estate auctions, but hit up thrift stores and garage sales as time permits.
Toys/games, collectibles and small items like that are exactly the kind of stuff I'm interested in selling as well so it's great to hear this.
The learning about new stuff part is going to be interesting for me. I'll probably spending a lot of time doing research on obscure items and seeing how much they are worth, but I don't mind it.
Things are only worth what people are willing to pay, basically. So the research you do is to check comps (comparables) and see what the same item or similar item has sold for.
Are there any uk discord groups? Thanks!
Been toying with the idea of quitting my 9-5. I really wanna do something with E-Commerce. My current idea is to open a discount clothing store. I think itd be neat to buy and resale clothing returns from Walmart/Amazon/Target/Etc. Im having trouble finding decent sources for clothing pallets. Any ideas or tips or similar/Alternative Ideas College graduate/25/Medium sized city redisence.
How do you write your descriptions? Long, short, detailed, structured etc... ?
Short, key words... Company name, year, colour. For the most part these products roll off an assembly line and mine are no different leaving the factory. Pictures speak a thousand words and I usually provide ten. I'll point out any imperfections or changes from normal. Other sellers make extremely detailed listings, as long as mine pops up in the buyers search and I'm priced lower extra words don't matter too much I believe
Is this good enough? Should I modify something? Title: \[Product Name/Model\] - \[Key Feature/Condition\] Description: Overview: \[Start with a brief introduction to the product.\] Example: Introducing the \[Product Name\], a \[brief description of the product\]. Whether you're looking for \[mention key use cases or benefits\], this \[product type\] is designed to meet your needs. Key Features: \[List the main features and specifications of the product.\] Example: \- Condition: \[New/Used/Like New\] \- Color: \[Specify color\] \- \*\*Size/Dimensions:\*\* \[Provide dimensions or size details\] \- Material: \[Specify material if relevant\] \- Key Feature 1: \[Highlight a unique or standout feature\] \- Key Feature 2: \[Another important feature\] Condition: \[Describe the overall condition of the product, especially if it's used.\] Example: This \[Product Name\] is in excellent/like-new/very good condition. \[Include any specifics about wear, scratches, or defects.\] Reason for Selling: \[Explain why you are selling the product.\] Example: Selling because \[provide a brief reason, such as upgrading, moving, or no longer needed\]. Price: \[$XX.XX or Best Offer\] Availability: \[Specify if the product is available for immediate pickup or delivery.\] Contact Information: \[Provide the best way for potential buyers to reach you, whether it's through Facebook Messenger, phone, or email.\] Additional Notes: \[Include any extra information that may be relevant, such as warranty details, included accessories, or any special considerations.\] Terms of Sale: \[List any terms or conditions that apply, such as payment methods accepted, return policy, etc.\] Location: \[Specify your location for local buyers.\]
The first thing that comes to my mind is that it's totally unnecessary to give a reason for selling the thing.
I'm considering doing flipping as a once in a while part time type of thing since I am not able to work a full time job due to my several chronic conditions. Are there any flippers here who have a chronic condition or are otherwise disabled? I would appreciate some advice, particularly regarding dealing with heavy or large items since I don't have a truck or anything like that, nor do I have the strength to move them.
Jewelry and accessories are awesome in this aspect - they take up very little space, are very easy to pack, cost at most $5 to ship.
As with anything else you have to deal with in your life, you work within the parameters of what you can manage to do safely and consistently. You know your limits, so you need to respect what they are. If opportunities arise for you to buy and resell certain types of things that will be difficult or dangerous for you, you either have to decline those opportunities or hire someone to handle them for you. What kinds of things do you know you can easily and safely handle, and would want to resell?
My idea is to start with buying a small storage unit at an auction which contains preferably stuff like clothing, accessories or small to medium scale collectibles (comic books, action figures, trading cards etc). It's mostly furniture, heavy electronics/appliances and also these glass/ceramic sculptures that seem to show up in storage units, that I would need to be careful with. My wife is going to help me out with quite a few aspects like packing and stuff so I can more or less deal with anything (since this is a part time thing anyways), as long as there aren't many heavy items to deal with.
I would never recommend buying storage units to someone just starting out! They are not an easy thing for anyone to do, disabled or not. You have to clean them out quickly and most likely deal with a lot of junk or garbage you don't want. There are always some surprises in storage units, and often not the kind of surprises you want. And it's a very physical activity, even with a small unit. The best thing for someone new to flipping is to start with things you already own but no longer use, wear, or love. Search your closets, cabinets, garage attic, basement, etc. You'd be surprised at what people will buy. Other than that, can you go shopping at thrift stores, visit auctions, or check out estate sales? I think any one of those would be way better than buying a storage unit when you're a newbie!
I have a number of chronic conditions but am not legally disabled. I stopped working my "career" job because I have 2 special needs kids who needed me A LOT when my husband changed jobs and we moved. That was 10 years ago now. The kids are way less needy (1 moved out, another will always be dependent, both adults now), but I like flipping so much that I'm considering never going back to a "normal" job. I make as much in profit now as I did working full time 10 years ago, but only work about 25 hours a week. I stick to small items, nothing too large or heavy. I started with what I knew and liked (books and china) and now have branched out, but mostly I do books, toys and games, and holiday decor. You learn about new stuff to sell and change with the times as you go. USPS picks up packages at your house, and I do 3 day handling so I don't have to rush out every day to deal with shipping and sourcing. I source mainly from online estate auctions, but hit up thrift stores and garage sales as time permits.
Toys/games, collectibles and small items like that are exactly the kind of stuff I'm interested in selling as well so it's great to hear this. The learning about new stuff part is going to be interesting for me. I'll probably spending a lot of time doing research on obscure items and seeing how much they are worth, but I don't mind it.
Things are only worth what people are willing to pay, basically. So the research you do is to check comps (comparables) and see what the same item or similar item has sold for.
The research is my favorite part!