A Beginner's Guide To Reseller Sourcing Methods

Have you ever wondered where resellers really find their inventory? In this video, I break down every sourcing method I’ve tried (and a few I haven’t yet!) From thrift stores to online auctions, flea markets, liquidation pallets, estate sales, bin stores, retail arbitrage, and more. I’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each method so you can figure out what works best for YOU and your reselling goals.

Whether you're brand new to eBay reselling or trying to scale your small business, this video is packed with honest insights and real experiences that'll help you make better sourcing decisions.

Let’s talk about cost, competition, risks, rewards, and which sourcing methods I’d actually do again!


Y'all, there's A LOT of sourcing methods. Feel free to jump around this video to find the one you want to hear about:

0:00 Intro
1:07 Thrift Stores
3:33 Goodwill Bins
7:47 Liquidation Bins
10:43 Garage Sales
17:58 Online Community Marketplaces
21:52 Online Liquidators (Auctions)
25:52 Estate Sales
28:08 Wholesale Pallets/Liquidation Pallets
30:42 Flea Markets
32:22 Retail Arbitrage
35:10 Secret Connections
37:28 Outro

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