What Sold Last Week: Real Reselling Results ($1,761 in Sales)

One of the questions I get asked most often is:
“What actually sells when you’re reselling?”

Instead of theory, here are real results.

Last week, I sold 21 items for a total of $1,761, sourced from a mix of estate sales and online auctions. This breakdown shows exactly what sold, where it was sourced, and why this matters if you’re building or scaling a reselling side hustle.

If you want proof that reselling works across many categories — this is it.

Quick Breakdown: Where the Inventory Came From

Estate Sale Purchases (E): Majority of items
Online Purchases (O): Select specialty and niche items

This combination allows for:

Lower cost of goods (estate sales)
Strategic niche sourcing (online)
Consistent weekly sales without relying on one source

Items That Sold Last Week

🎮 Electronics, Media & Vintage Tech

1963 Whitman The Aristocrat of Money Stock Market Game – Complete (E)
Panasonic Omnivision 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR w/ Remote & Cables (E)
Sony SLV-N88 Hi-Fi VCR VHS Recorder w/ Remote & Cables (E)
JVC HR-A47U Pro-Cision 4-Head VCR VHS Player/Recorder (E)
Lowrance Elite-5X DSI Fishfinder GPS Head Unit (E)
Nikon COOLPIX L24 14MP Digital Camera (E)
Canon Sure Shot 76 Zoom 35mm Film Camera w/ Case (O)

📌 Why these sell:
Vintage electronics, VCRs, film cameras, and GPS/fishfinder units continue to have strong resale demand, especially when tested or clearly described.

🔧 Automotive, Marine & Industrial Equipment

OTC 3398 EFI Tester – Electronic Fuel Injection Tester (E)
Power Steering Pump Assembly – Honda Accord 2.4L (E)
Schumacher SC1363 Battery Charger & Maintainer 8A (E)
Schumacher SE-82-6 Dual Rate Battery Charger (E)
SeaStar SSC13412 Rack & Pinion Steering Cable – Marine (O)
4x137mm Wheel Spacers – ATV/UTV Applications (O)

📌 Why these sell:
Automotive, marine, and industrial tools are high-value, low-competition categories. Buyers are often professionals or serious hobbyists willing to pay for the right part.

🎸 Musical Instruments & Hobby Items

Roland Micro Cube Red Guitar Amplifier (E)

📌 Why this sells:
Compact guitar amps and branded music gear move quickly, even when listed “as-is” with clear descriptions.

🏠 Home, Health & Lifestyle Products

AirHood Portable Air Cleaner Fan Range AH-01AE (E)
Professional Nail Dust Collector – 1600PA Portable (O)
Delta In2ition 2-in-1 Shower Head (O)

📌 Why these sell:
Home improvement and personal care items sell well year-round and are often overlooked at estate sales.

👟 Clothing, Shoes & Media

Nike Cortez Basic Leather ‘06 – Size 12 (E)
Thru the Bible Radio – McGee 20-CD Set (E)

📌 Why these sell:
Specific shoe models and boxed media sets still perform well when condition and size/demand line up.

Key Takeaways From This Week’s Sales

✅ Reselling Works Across Many Categories

You don’t need to niche down immediately. Electronics, tools, shoes, media, and home items can all coexist in one store.

✅ Estate Sales Still Dominate for Value

Most of the higher-margin items came from estate sales, proving they remain one of the best sourcing options for resellers.

✅ Online Sourcing Fills Strategic Gaps

Online purchases work well for:

Specialty parts
Hard-to-find components
Items you can’t source locally

✅ Condition Isn’t Everything — Clarity Is

Several items sold with notes like “untested” or “read description”. Honest listings reduce returns and still attract buyers.

Final Thoughts: This Is What Real Reselling Looks Like

This wasn’t a viral week or a lucky flip — just consistent sourcing, research, and listing. That’s how reselling becomes predictable and scalable.

If you want to learn:

What to source
Where to source
How to sell on eBay, Facebook, and beyond
How to scale reselling to any size

👉 Visit ResellAndGrow.com

You can also check out my book on Amazon:
Start Your Profitable Side Hustle Today: Become a Reseller on Your Own Time

What Sold Last Week: Real Reselling Results ($1,761 in Sales)