Introduction to Reselling & Flipping
Reselling is the practice of buying items at a low price and selling them at a higher price for profit. It requires no special skills, no website, and can be started with as little as £20. The key is knowing what sells, where to source it, and how to price it correctly.
Step-by-Step Breakdown
- 1
Understand the three main reselling models: eBay flipping, Facebook Marketplace flipping, and retail/online arbitrage
- 2
Learn the difference between flipping (individual items) and arbitrage (buying in bulk to resell)
- 3
Understand the platforms: eBay (widest audience), Facebook Marketplace (local, no fees), Vinted (clothing), Depop (vintage/fashion)
- 4
Learn the basic profit formula: Sale price − Purchase price − Fees − Shipping = Profit
- 5
Understand the legal requirements: declare income over £1,000/year to HMRC
Pro Tips
- Start with items you already own — sell 10 things from your home before spending any money
- The best resellers are also the best researchers — spend 30 minutes per day studying what sells
Real-World Example
A student in Birmingham started reselling with £50 from car boot sales. Within 4 weeks, they had turned that £50 into £380 by flipping electronics, clothing, and vintage items on eBay.
All Modules
£100 to £3,200/month — Vintage Clothing on Depop & eBay
A 22-year-old in Manchester started with £100 at car boot sales, focusing exclusively on vintage Nike and Adidas clothing. She photographed everything on a white sheet in her bedroom and listed on Depop and eBay simultaneously.
Month 1: £340 profit. Month 3: £1,100 profit. Month 6: £3,200 profit. Now runs a full-time vintage clothing business with a VA handling listings.