The record was almost dead just a few short years ago, with digital music sounding the death knell of all other types of recording.
But to the ears of many purists, records simply sound better, and there's an undeniable cool factor surrounding a retro record and turntable.
That said, many people unload boxes filled with records at thrift shops, records that can be bought by the lot or for mere pennies in many cases. If you take the time to research which records sell well online before you start trawling through the stacks at your local thrift shop, you will know when have found your vinyl gold mine.
If a piece of furniture was well-made the first time, it will remain well-made even after its looks fade over the years. Restoring wooden furniture often takes nothing more than a bit of sand paper and some wood stain, or in some cases sanding and a fresh coat of paint.
Look for wooden furniture at estate sales or yard sales, or at thrift stores or consignment shops. Also look out for "going out of business" signs, because in the days before a shop's doors close for good, they will likely offer furniture for a song.
I have two kids who are a bit more than four years apart, and we've been through all sorts of strollers. Singles, doubles, umbrella strollers, joggers, and so on. Of the six or so strollers we used heavily, only one broke down before the or kids outgrew it. Some we gifted on, some we keep just because who knows, and a few we have sold for a decent profit.
If you do some research and find the most popular new strollers, you can then search out used units for sale on the cheap. Posting them at a markup can make you handy cash, especially when you sell locally only, avoiding shipping costs.
Some garments will always be in style, like a great pair of jeans or a little black dress. Other clothing is in demand for just the opposite reason, because it hasn't been produced in years. Whether you find a gentleman's tweed blazer from the 1940s or a lady's evening gown from the 1960s, if it's in great shape, it might just be worth an investment.
And ephemera garments are very often a great buy with excellent profit margins. Look for T-shirts that were produced during a specific band tour or around the release of a popular film and snap those up — die-hard fans will pay top dollar for clothing that was produced in limited supply.
There are myriad companies that make all of their profits off selling domain names, but you can get in on the action as an individual, too.
The secret is to think of website names that will soon become popular but which aren't already in use. Coming up with your own domain names means securing control over them for as little as $4.99, whereas buying existing domains means you are the flippee, not the flipper.
Watch for memes that become popular, celebrities or politicians that explode onto the scene, or other sudden cultural phenomena, and try to secure some domain names that relate to the latest talking points.
About an hour of research can get you in the know about which wines reliably appreciate in value and which recent vintages have been particularly good for said varietals.
Then, provided you have a space in your home that's consistently cool, dark, and dry, you can buy as many bottles as meets your budget today, then simply wait a few years before reselling to a buyer or broker.
Making money selling wine requires more patience than one typically associates with flipping, but it's also a more reliable profit if you have the time to wait and the money to spend up front.
Countless American garages are filled with dirt bikes, scooters, and even ATVs that are just not being used anymore. Maybe someone gave up on a hobby or maybe the kids moved away; whatever the reason, one person's clutter is another person's ticket to weekend adventure, and you can be the middleman that makes a profit.
Instead of looking around for semi-mothballed jet skis or mountain bikes, consider posting in local social media platforms that you are actively looking to buy equipment like this, and then once you have some good items cleaned up and at the ready in your own garage, post ads touting them.
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