How to Make Money With Resale and Consignment Sites and Apps

By A Mystery Man Writer

Carrie Bradshaw's classic quip about liking her money where she can see it (hanging right in her closet) might have been said with a hint of sarcasm, but there's actually some truth behind it. Ever since the first rummage sale back in the 1800s (organized by shipyards clearing out unclaimed cargo), people have loved selling their used stuff. It got way easier with the advent of the Internet, and now you can download a half dozen different apps to list last season's buys all while having a glass of pinot grigio from the comfort of your own couch. You've heard of , ShopHers, The Real Real, and other resale companies, but how about Threadflip, the latest site where its power sellers are making bank—like annual-salary-level cash. These are the sort of items and brands that do well on resale sites, all available new at Nordstrom. "Selling stuff has definitely affected my shopping. I take resale value into consideration when making a purchase," explained Mariam M., a 27-year-old boutique owner in Scottsdale, Arizona, who's pocketed nearly $35,000 from Threadflip. "I try not to spend on trendy pieces but put my money toward wardrobe staples and investment pieces that I can resell
Carrie Bradshaw's classic quip about liking her money where she can see it (hanging right in her closet) might have been said with a hint of sarcasm, but there's actually some truth behind it. Ever since the first rummage sale back in the 1800s (organized by shipyards clearing out unclaimed cargo), people have loved selling their used stuff. It got way easier with the advent of the Internet, and now you can download a half dozen different apps to list last season's buys all while having a glass of pinot grigio from the comfort of your own couch. You've heard of , ShopHers, The Real Real, and other resale companies, but how about Threadflip, the latest site where its power sellers are making bank—like annual-salary-level cash. These are the sort of items and brands that do well on resale sites, all available new at Nordstrom. Selling stuff has definitely affected my shopping. I take resale value into consideration when making a purchase, explained Mariam M., a 27-year-old boutique owner in Scottsdale, Arizona, who's pocketed nearly $35,000 from Threadflip. I try not to spend on trendy pieces but put my money toward wardrobe staples and investment pieces that I can resell