These 4 curb-recycled items sold by 2 PM today for $291 revenue, netting $217.57 profit after shipping and fees.
The total weight of the items and their 100% recycled packaging was roughly 25 pounds.
I win, the environment wins, and 4 customers win.
I still have 4 hours left in the resale day to potentially haul in some more.
*These are only my curb-recycling sales. This doesn't include my thrifting resale channel or other income streams.
Today's Recycled Sales (as of 11 PM EST):
Coffee maker tested and sold online for $90 for a net profit of $68.27 after fees/shipping. Beats the $50 cash offer I rejected.
Vacuum power nozzle sold online for $70 for a net profit of $63.85 after fees/shipping. This is the second part of several found in the same bag, the first one recently selling for $75.
Electric vacuum hose tested and sold online for $68 for a net profit of $49.88 after fees/shipping.
Wheelchair armrest pair sold online for $63 for a net profit of $44.77 after fees/shipping. I grabbed these off a complete chair on Friday since they obviously sell well. It was more practical than taking the entire thing for ~$80 cash and a longer sales cycle. If I had a wrench or pliers then, I could've taken the wheel stoppers for another easy $25.
These sum to $291 Revenue and $217.57 Net Profit. Not a bad day for this particular revenue stream.
Recycled Sales Pipeline:
- I have 3 cash pickup requests for $130, $60 and $60 on Thursday. I give these a 90% of closing.
- I have a $400-$450 cash visit set for Friday. I give this an 80% chance of closing.
- I turned down a $100 cash offer on a foldable walker I'm asking $200 for (was $470 new).
- I found an elusive UPPAbaby matching stroller canopy I needed last night to complete the entire Vista setup I can now easily sell for $120 cash within a week or two.
After posting this, I'm going to do some quick exercise reps and then hit the curbs nearby for about an hour to find some more.
Keep your eyes peeled and you never know what you can find.
When you come across something, try to "see what you can sell if for" instead of "seeing it as junk."
That's my talent, and it's not rocket science.
Other Recent Recycling Posts:
- $594 revenue from recycled sales in 48 hours - 9/14
- $233 revenue from recycled sales in 24 hours - 9/11
- $302 revenue from recycled sales in 24 hours - 9/10
- $1,500 revenue from 18 recycled items
- $6,000 of recycled goods found in 24 hours - 9/3
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Happy to hear you're using recycled packing materials too, my dear. It all matters, and adds up, and changes the world. Nice job!
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Thank you, Christopher.
Oh wow... excellent motivation for selling the things we find all the time! I sem to always get stuck at the weight, size and price for shipping when I want to sell online. How would you get around that obstacle?
I don't know where you live, but in some cases, just sell them for "local pickup." It'll take a bit longer to sell, but those living close enough will eventually scout it and can buy it online -- to pick up in person. This also adds value to the customer in that they can come see and test the product before leaving, so you have peace of mind that they received it in working order and that they were happy. If you have to ship stuff, I'd recommend breaking things down into manageable parts. I sell tons of things that are stripped parts off of larger items to make it practical for me. This often nets more profit than the entire larger item itself as well.
FedEx Ground is also not too bad for shipping larger items. USPS Media Mail for books is cheap. FedEx freight shipping is ok too. Without knowing what you have in mind, or your details, it's hard to go deeper.
You got a dyson?!!! dude WTF?!
That thing ain't cheap! :O
I find Dyson stuff almost every week. This was one of the highest end handheld models they make and almost brand new. It was missing one part I couldn't find so I sold all the rest individually, which actually brings in much more money.
damn son! you got a real good thing going one over there.
I just get surprised every time I see those expensive items! :D
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It sounds like you need to put together a little tool kit including both types of pliers and both screwdrivers! Be like the Boy Scouts: Be Prepared! :-)