Flipping tips

I recommend 50lb paper, at least 24 inches wide. This stuff is AWESOME to have around! It's cheap (like 1 or 2 cents a square foot) and it has so many uses. You can use it as packing material. Crumple it around non-fragile items to keep them from rolling around during shipping. It's way cheaper than using bubbles, and is way cleaner than using newspaper or something. Also, if you're reusing boxes, or making your own boxes, wrap this around the outside like you're wrapping a present. It gives a clean look, and offers another level of protection during shipping. Just a thought. If you have other shipping tips, feel free to share!

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You should definitely be on the lookout for anything silver when you visit the thrift store. Sometimes, real silver can end up on the shelves at the thrift store. And, no matter what form it takes, whether it’s a goblet or a fork, it can still be valuable. Look out for markings, or anything that looks slightly tarnished, as it might be sterling silver. A quick and easy way you can check if something is real silver is to perform the ring test. Here is how:

• Real silver rings when you tap it. So, gently tap the items with a pen, pencil or a quarter and see if it rings out.
• If it creates a high pitched ring that lasts a couple of seconds, you may have silver in your hand. Of course, that’s not a definitive test, but it can give you an indication. Items from the thrift store can be sold both online and offline. Offline, garage sales and flea markets are good places to sell stuff. But, often the Internet is the best place. Online, you get access to a wider demographic of customers. So, if you have an item like a record, then you’re more likely to find a person who’s looking for that specific record online. Similarly, a person who’s looking for clothing from Ralph Lauren will likely type in that specific phrase when they’re browsing eBay. And, if you have a piece of Ralph Lauren clothing on sale, then they’ll find your listing and potentially buy it. Essentially, the Internet makes it much easier for you to get an item in front of the right audience. General marketplaces like eBay, Craigslist and Etsy are great places to resell thrift store items. But, if you’ve got something specific, like a book to sell, then consider selling them on a site that caters specifically to book lovers.

Lego has been around for decades, and it’s as popular as ever today. That’s why it’s a great item to resell. Always check your local thrift store to see if they have any in stock. All types of Lego sell well, but figures from well-known TV shows and movies sell particularly well, as do collections of vintage Lego. If you can find a full set or a big collection of Lego at the thrift store, then even better. Overall, Lego is an item that you could make a good profit from, especially if you resell it online. You can specially make good money selling Lego on eBay.