Posts by Kate
Keeping up with the latest craze
People are weird creatures. Collecting, crazes – what drives people to obsess over stuff? Take Hungry Jacks promo glassware. You know, those glasses that get handed out free with burger meals? When the first striped glasses came out in different colours a few years ago – during COVID times from memory – and sold out…
Read MoreGetting started
There are a few things to consider if you’re contemplating starting a reselling side hustle. One of the main challenges is finding space to store your finds. It’s important to be disciplined about this and have a set area where you can store items you’ve listed for sale. It can be a real trap if…
Read MoreNavigating the perils of Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is a great place to list your op shop treasures. There is no cost to list items which makes it a good option for sales. However you do need to deal with lots of people pinging you with enquiries, often with the inane bot-generated auto response: ‘Is this available?’ Well, duh, of course…
Read MoreThe Secret to Valuing Op Shop Items
The secret to valuing op shop items lies in a blend of intuition, research and a dash of luck, transforming a casual browse into a strategic hunt for hidden gems. It starts with understanding market trends—knowing that Australian pottery is the big thing and can fetch big bucks among serious collectors, or that mid-century modern…
Read MoreScored Some Old Swap Cards!
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic most Melburnians were wallowing at home like me. Bored. Many unable to work, shop or share time with loved ones. A beautiful friend who had moved to Queensland some years before decided to cheer me up by sending me a bunch of old swap cards and an album…
Read MoreBest Places to Look for Valuable Items
The best places to search for old items to resell for a profit include estate sales, garage sales and even the humble hard rubbish collection. Serious resellers also scour auction houses, where you can often find undervalued antiques and collectibles as well as online platforms like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and niche sites like ThredUp for…
Read MoreThe Reality of Vintage Reselling as a Side Hustle
The reality of vintage reselling as a side hustle is a blend of thrill and toil, where the allure of uncovering hidden gems at op shops and flea markets meets the gritty work of research, restoration, and marketing. It’s not just about snapping up a quirky lamp or a retro dress; it’s about understanding market…
Read MoreIs Op Shopping Getting Competitive?
Is op shopping getting competitive? Absolutely, and it’s transforming from a leisurely hunt into a strategic game where the early bird doesn’t just get the worm—it gets the vintage treasure. With the rise of social media influencers showcasing their fancy thrifted finds and the growing awareness of sustainable fashion, op shops are no longer just…
Read MoreAmazing Finds and What’s Selling Online
In the world of “Amazing Finds and What’s Selling Online,” the thrill of discovery meets the digital marketplace, where vintage treasures and op shop gems find new homes with surprising speed. Recently, a 1970s rotary phone, once deemed obsolete, sold for $150 on eBay after a viral TikTok showcased its retro charm, proving that nostalgia…
Read MoreLife as a Part-Time Vintage Hunter & Seller
Life as a part-time vintage hunter and seller is a delightful dance between passion and practicality, where weekends are spent scouring op shops, garage sales, and estate auctions for that perfect find, and weeknights are dedicated to researching, photographing, and listing items online. It’s a thrill to uncover a 1950s dress hidden among racks of…
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