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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
I've made £8k in a year flogging tat on eBay – I even sell ‘actual rubbish' I find on the floor, it's crazy easy
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SAVVY woman has revealed that she earns cash by selling 'actual rubbish' on eBay. Kirsty, a bargain hunter and part-time Ebay and Vinted reseller who has made £8,000 in the last year thanks to her side hustle, explained that her most recent sale was a freebie she found on the floor by a bin. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A reseller has revealed that she earns cash by selling "actual rubbish" on eBay Credit: TikTok/@kirsty_reseller 3 Luckily for Kirsty, she was able to make £10 by flogging an empty gin bottle she found on the floor Credit: TikTok/@kirsty_reseller 3 Social media users thought it was "genius" that Kirsty sold rubbish for profit Credit: TikTok/@kirsty_reseller And not only did she flog the freebie, but she managed to sell it for £10 - yes, you heard that correctly. Eager to share more on her side hustle with others, Kirsty took to social media to show off the gin bottle she recently sold. The content creator held up the empty Whitley Neill Quince Gin bottle and said: 'I have just sold a piece of actual rubbish on eBay.' Stunned by the sale, she beamed: 'This sale has blown my mind - it is this gin bottle which I found on the floor by a bottle bank. 'When this was new and full of gin, this was sold for between £20 and £25. 'When I saw it I thought, people like these coloured glasses for upcycling projects and things like that, so I knew someone on eBay would buy it.' Kirsty explained that she "aimed quite high' with her listing, as she added: 'I listed this at £9.99 and somebody did pay that full price I was asking, which is crazy. 'A tenner for something that was literally going to go in the bin.' As a result of her sale, Kirsty advised other resellers: 'Do look out for glasses which are coloured, or they're more unique or unusual because people do like to collect them, or like I said, they like to use them for their upcycling projects.' Detailing how she would be sending out the bottle, she confirmed: 'I'll be wrapping this in a lot of bubble wrap, popping it in a sturdy box and then padding out the box some more. I've made £18k on Vinted & a hack means I don't have to hunt for bits I've sold 'And then of course I'll be wrapping that box in a lot of fragile tape, so that it's completely obvious that what is inside that box is breakable, because you can't take too many precautions.' 'Amazing what people will buy' The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @kirsty_reseller, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up over 5,000 views, 145 likes and 32 comments. Social media users were gobsmacked by the sale and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. What!? I'm definitely doing this TikTok user One person said: 'Well done Kirsty! I love selling 'rubbish'.' Another added: 'Haha love this! I've sold loads of empty perfume bottles and boxes! Amazing what people will buy isn't it?!' A third commented: 'What!? I'm definitely doing this.' Top tips for selling on eBay NEW to eBay? It's head of secondhand, Emma Grant, reveals how to optimise your listings: Use key words - eBay automatically filters listing titles for key words, so it's crucial to use the terminology people search for - especially brand and product names. Choose the right category for your product - It might sound obvious but it's important to always choose the most specific category to sell in. Pictures are important - Most users will not bid on items they cannot see. For best results, take photos in natural light against a neutral background and be honest about any scratches or damage to the item. Be as detailed as possible - Be honest about the condition of the product and be sure to note any wear and tear. Look at past sold items- eBay has a function that allows you to search for the item you want to sell and then filter the results by sold items. Here, you can view the price the item has sold for and get insight into how others have listed it. Selling Sundays - Get the timing right. The busiest time for buyers is Sunday evenings, so schedule your listings to end around that time. Opt for seven-day auctions to ensure the max number of bids. The longer your item is listed, the more chance of people seeing it, so unless it's time-sensitive, pick seven days. December is the busiest month on eBay. Be realistic with pricing - Try searching for similar items on eBay, to make sure you're going for the right price and always ask yourself "would I pay this price for this item?" Donate to charity - When listing your item, consider donating a percentage of the sale to a cause of your choice – from 10% to 100% - you can donate the funds raised from your item straight from the platform. Whilst someone else simply wrote: 'Genius!' At the same time, a Vinted seller claimed: "Honestly you will be surprised, I sold a £1 coin for £6 on Vinted.' Meanwhile, one reseller explained: 'I've sold bags that bags come in before. Paper Michael Kors one. You can make money with anything.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
I've made £8k in a year flogging tat on eBay – I even sell ‘actual rubbish' I find on the floor, it's crazy easy
A SAVVY woman has revealed that she earns cash by selling 'actual rubbish' on eBay. Kirsty, a bargain hunter and part-time Ebay and Vinted reseller who has made £8,000 in the last year thanks to her side hustle, explained that her most recent sale was a 3 A reseller has revealed that she earns cash by selling "actual rubbish" on eBay Credit: TikTok/@kirsty_reseller 3 Luckily for Kirsty, she was able to make £10 by flogging an empty gin bottle she found on the floor Credit: TikTok/@kirsty_reseller 3 Social media users thought it was "genius" that Kirsty sold rubbish for profit Credit: TikTok/@kirsty_reseller And not only did she flog the freebie, but she managed to sell it for £10 - yes, you heard that correctly. Eager to share more on her side hustle with others, Kirsty took to social media to show off the gin bottle she recently sold. The content creator held up the empty Whitley Neill Quince Gin bottle and said: 'I have just sold a piece of actual rubbish on eBay.' Stunned by the sale, she beamed: 'This sale has blown my mind - it is this gin bottle which I found on the floor by a bottle bank. Read more Fabulous stories 'When this was new and full of gin, this was sold for between £20 and £25. 'When I saw it I thought, people like these coloured glasses for Kirsty explained that she "aimed quite high' with her listing, as she added: 'I listed this at £9.99 and somebody did pay that full price I was asking, which is crazy. 'A tenner for something that was literally going to go in the bin.' Most read in Fabulous As a result of her sale, Kirsty advised other Detailing how she would be sending out the bottle, she confirmed: 'I'll be wrapping this in a lot of bubble wrap, popping it in a sturdy box and then padding out the box some more. I've made £18k on Vinted & a hack means I don't have to hunt for bits I've sold 'And then of course I'll be wrapping that box in a lot of fragile tape, so that it's completely obvious that what is inside that box is breakable, because you can't take too many precautions.' 'Amazing what people will buy' The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ Social media users were gobsmacked by the sale and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. What!? I'm definitely doing this TikTok user One person said: 'Well done Kirsty! I love selling 'rubbish'.' Another added: 'Haha love this! I've sold loads of empty A third commented: 'What!? I'm definitely doing this.' Top tips for selling on eBay NEW to eBay? It's head of secondhand, Emma Grant, reveals how to optimise your listings: Use key words - eBay automatically filters listing titles for key words, so it's crucial to use the terminology people search for - especially brand and product names. Choose the right category for your product - It might sound obvious but it's important to always choose the most specific category to sell in. Pictures are important - Most users will not bid on items they cannot see. For best results, take photos in natural light against a neutral background and be honest about any scratches or damage to the item. Be as detailed as possible - Be honest about the condition of the product and be sure to note any wear and tear. Look at past sold items - eBay has a function that allows you to search for the item you want to sell and then filter the results by sold items. Here, you can view the price the item has sold for and get insight into how others have listed it. Selling Sundays - Get the timing right. The busiest time for buyers is Sunday evenings, so schedule your listings to end around that time. Opt for seven-day auctions to ensure the max number of bids. The longer your item is listed, the more chance of people seeing it, so unless it's time-sensitive, pick seven days. December is the busiest month on eBay. Be realistic with pricing - Try searching for similar items on eBay, to make sure you're going for the right price and always ask yourself "would I pay this price for this item?" Donate to charity - When listing your item, consider donating a percentage of the sale to a cause of your choice – from 10% to 100% - you can donate the funds raised from your item straight from the platform. Whilst someone else simply wrote: 'Genius!' At the same time, a Meanwhile, one reseller explained: 'I've sold bags that bags come in before. Paper Michael Kors one. You can make money with anything.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Smug reseller tells people to ‘stop being stupid' and quit 9-5s as he earns ‘full-time wage' flogging tat from Superdrug
But social media users were let fuming with the man's side hustle MONEY MAKER Smug reseller tells people to 'stop being stupid' and quit 9-5s as he earns 'full-time wage' flogging tat from Superdrug Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SMUG reseller has left people gobsmacked after boasting about making a 'full-time wage' through flogging tat from high-street stores. The man, who earns a living buying and selling items from shops such as Superdrug, urged people to 'stop being stupid' and quit their 9 to 5 jobs to follow in his footsteps. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A smug man has boasted about earning a "full-time wage" through reselling Credit: TikTok / @resellrepublic_ 2 The content creator shared a step-by-step process of how he earns an income - but social media uses were not impressed Credit: TikTok / @resellrepublic_ But people accused the self-proclaimed entrepreneur not only of 'ripping people off', but also described his way of earning as a 'waste of time.' Posting on social media, the content creator who posts under the username 'Resell Republic', gave an insight into how he earns cash, leaving many totally stunned. As he entered a Superdrug store, he said: 'Why on earth would you work 40 hours a week for somebody else's business, when you can make a full-time wage reselling retail products?' He then advised: 'Stop being stupid, stop selling your life for a quick paycheck and watch this.' The bargain hunter then shared how he earns money through retail arbitrage, which involves reselling products for profit. The process, which is completely legal in the UK, involves reselling items through Amazon FBA - an online service sellers can use where Amazon takes care of the storing, packing and shipping of products. The man headed straight to Superdrug's clearance section, where he emptied the shelves of Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF Sun Cream, which had been heavily discounted. The reseller then confirmed: 'We've got this sun cream reduced to £7, so we give it a scam with BuyBotGo - we're gonna sell it on Amazon for £17.99 and that's gonna leave £4.22 profit per unit, which is over a 60% return on investment.' As he headed to the till, he then added: 'So we've done the hard part, we've sourced the products, now we just need to purchase them - make sure you're using a rewards card to maximise your profits, and then we're gonna send them in the next box to the Amazon warehouse tonight. 'And then once that's done, I don't have to do anything else - once they sell, Amazon staff will send them out for me and I can focus on sourcing more and more products.' I've made £18k on Vinted & a hack means I don't have to hunt for bits I've sold Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @resellrepublic_, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 256,100 views. It's also amassed 6,413 likes, 589 comments and 1,962 saves. If it was that easy we would all be doing it TikTok user But social media users were stunned by the man's claims and flocked to the comments to criticise his side hustle. One person said: 'Clearing out the shelves so normal people can't buy affordable things, great idea.' What is retail arbitrage and how does it work? Retail arbitrage just means reselling a product on for profit. It is completely legal in the UK, as, once you own an item, you have the right to resell it. Using an app called BuyBotGo, resellers scan items they find in the supermarket, and the app tells them how much the products are selling for on Amazon, and how many times they have been sold in the past month. The reseller will make a profit on the items by reselling them using Amazon FBA. Amazon FBA is a service that online sellers can use, where Amazon takes care of the storing, packing and shipping of your products. So all the reseller has to do is send the products off to Amazon and wait for the money to roll in. Another added: 'Basically ripping people off, nobody in their right mind would pay 18 quid for suncream!!!!!' A third commented: 'Waste of time, too much effort.' Meanwhile, someone else wrote: 'If it was that easy we would all be doing it.' At the same time, one user penned: 'Now wait three years for them to sell.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Smug reseller tells people to ‘stop being stupid' and quit 9-5s as he earns ‘full-time wage' flogging tat from Superdrug
A SMUG reseller has left people gobsmacked after boasting about making a 'full-time wage' through flogging tat from high-street stores. The man, who earns a living 2 A smug man has boasted about earning a "full-time wage" through reselling Credit: TikTok / @resellrepublic_ 2 The content creator shared a step-by-step process of how he earns an income - but social media uses were not impressed Credit: TikTok / @resellrepublic_ But people accused the self-proclaimed entrepreneur not only of 'ripping people off', but also described his way of earning as a 'waste of time.' Posting on social media, the content creator who posts under the username 'Resell Republic', gave an insight into how he earns cash, leaving many totally stunned. As he entered a He then advised: 'Stop being stupid, stop selling your life for a quick paycheck and watch this.' Read more Fabulous stories The bargain hunter then shared how he earns money through The process, which is completely legal in the UK, involves reselling items through The man headed straight to The reseller then confirmed: 'We've got this Most read in Fabulous As he headed to the till, he then added: 'So we've done the hard part, we've sourced the products, now we just need to purchase them - make sure you're using a rewards card to maximise your profits, and then we're gonna send them in the next box to the Amazon warehouse tonight. 'And then once that's done, I don't have to do anything else - once they sell, Amazon staff will send them out for me and I can focus on sourcing more and more products.' I've made £18k on Vinted & a hack means I don't have to hunt for bits I've sold Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ It's also amassed 6,413 likes, 589 comments and 1,962 saves. If it was that easy we would all be doing it TikTok user But social media users were stunned by the man's claims and flocked to the comments to criticise his side hustle. One person said: 'Clearing out the shelves so normal people can't buy affordable things, great idea.' What is retail arbitrage and how does it work? Retail arbitrage just means reselling a product on for profit. It is completely legal in the UK, as, once you own an item, you have the right to resell it. Using an app called BuyBotGo, resellers scan items they find in the supermarket, and the app tells them how much the products are selling for on Amazon, and how many times they have been sold in the past month. The reseller will make a profit on the items by reselling them using Amazon FBA. Amazon FBA is a service that online sellers can use, where Amazon takes care of the storing, packing and shipping of your products. So all the reseller has to do is send the products off to Amazon and wait for the money to roll in. Another added: 'Basically ripping people off, nobody in their right mind would pay 18 quid for suncream!!!!!' A third commented: 'Waste of time, too much effort.' Meanwhile, someone else wrote: 'If it was that easy we would all be doing it.' At the same time, one user penned: 'Now wait three years for them to sell.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I've made over £35k on Vinted & here are the best times to list items – & why you need to upload your old clothes TODAY
Plus, scroll down for the Vinted rules you'll need to be aware of CASHING IN I've made over £35k on Vinted & here are the best times to list items – & why you need to upload your old clothes TODAY IF you've got a wardrobe full of old clothes you never wear and could do with a few extra quid in your pocket, you've come to the right place. A savvy man who has made more than £35,000 by flogging second-hand items on Vinted, has shared his top tips to making cash quickly. Advertisement 3 A savvy Vinted seller has revealed the best times to list items to make cash fast Credit: Alamy 3 So if you've got a loft full of old stuff you want to get rid of, you've come to the right place and will need to listen to Ted's helpful advice Credit: TikTok / @tedfilby 3 According to this 18-year-old reseller, posting items on Vinted is best done around pay day and at the start of the month Credit: TikTok / @tedfilby And according to Ted Filby, 18, a young business owner from the UK, selling items fast on the marketplace app is all in the timing. Posting on social media, Ted revealed the 'best times to list on Vinted for highest chance of sale.' He explained that thanks to his advice, it has 'helped [him] make over £35k.' While Ted recognised that Friday evenings are a great time to post, he suggested that sellers should upload items to the app during the middle of day, from 12pm to 2pm. Advertisement Where evenings are concerned, he recommended listing items between 6pm and 10pm. And for those wanting to upload their old stuff during the weekend, he recognised between 10am and 3pm as the best time slot. Not only this, but the savvy content creator also revealed the 'best time of the year' to upload items to Vinted, for those wanting to maximise sales. He stressed that it's a good idea to list items around pay day and at the start of the month - so you'll need to get listing items today if you want to make cash fast. Advertisement He also stressed that tapping into seasons plays a big part in how fast you will sell stock. Ted claimed that with summer finally here and the weather heating up, he plans to begin uploading summer stock. I've made £2.5k on Vinted in three months - here's my top tips, including the best day of the week to list your items But that's not all, as Ted recognised that after Christmas is also a great time to sell on Vinted. And finally, Ted claimed that 'discount times', such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day, are peak times when shoppers are actively looking on the app. Advertisement Do you need to pay tax on items sold on Vinted? QUICK facts on tax from the team at Vinted... The only time that an item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is profit (sells for more than you paid for it). Even then, you can use your capital gains tax-free allowance of £3,000 to offset it. Generally, only business sellers trading for profit (buying goods with the purpose of selling for more than they paid for them) might need to pay tax. Business sellers who trade for profit can use a tax-free allowance of £1,000, which has been in place since 2017. More information here: Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @tedfilby, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 86,800 views. Good tips for the sellers! TikTok user It's also amassed 3,701 likes, 114 comments and 2,535 saves. Vinted sellers were thankful for the handy advice, as one person said: 'Good tips for the sellers!' New Vinted rules to be aware of IF you fancy clearing out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you'll need to consider the new rules that recently came into play. If people are selling personal items for less than they paid new (which is generally the case for second-hand sales), there is no impact on tax. However, since January 1, digital platforms, including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted, must share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown. You're unlikely to be affected if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year - generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax. A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for business sellers trading for profit - the only time that an individual personal item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale. However, firms now have to pass on your data to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700. It is part of a wider tax crackdown to help ensure that those who boost their income via side hustles pay up what they owe. While your data won't be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you'll still need to pay tax as normal. But at the same time, others shared what they do to sell items fast, as one woman simply wrote: 'Accept all offers.' Advertisement Another agreed and penned: 'Accepting reasonable offers, send items the same/next day.' Whilst a third explained: 'I also sell preloved clothing! Shipped either the same day or next day! I accept offers and bundles!!' 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