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Scott Bates

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As a Flipper, Should You Feel Weird About Checking eBay Prices In Front of Others?

May 24, 2023May 23, 2023 by Scott Bates
checking item prices in public

Some flippers feel weird about checking prices in front of others at garage sales, moving sales, swap meets, and the like, is it considered rude behavior to do this? When I was new to reselling on eBay, I felt really weird about checking prices in front of others. I’d do … Read more

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Flipping Logitech Harmony Remote Controls [Best Sold Items Series #2]

May 5, 2023May 1, 2023 by Scott Bates
logitech harmony remote control

In recent years, most remote controls you find at garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, or even thrift stores are mostly worthless after the year 2023. There are some exceptions however, depending on the brand of the remote and if it pairs up with a valuable electronics item such as … Read more

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1950 First Annual Pebble Beach Road Racing Program Book [Best Sold Items Series #1]

April 19, 2023April 18, 2023 by Scott Bates
pebble beach racing program book

Last month I was looking through a box of car magazines at the swap meet and I found a few rare vintage racing program books at the bottom. At the time, I did not know their value and I figured each program book was worth maybe 15 to 20 dollars. … Read more

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eBay’s Fees Explained: A Simple Way To Calculate Them When Selling an Item

May 23, 2023April 5, 2023 by Scott Bates
ebay seller fees explained

What are eBay’s fees? It’s a question every new eBay seller has, and is very simple to figure out with a pocket calculator, once you have some insight into how eBay calculates fees. First and foremost, here is an official link to eBay’s fees page, which breaks down the fees … Read more

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How To Find The Best Vintage Items To Resell on Etsy

March 29, 2023 by Scott Bates
find the best vintage items to resell on etsy

Etsy is a perfect platform for re-selling vintage items. In my opinion, Etsy has the right elegance and feel on its website to attract high-end buyers for vintage items. Because of this, in some cases, you’ll probably get more money for your vintage items on Etsy than on a more … Read more

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These Top YouTube Resellers Show You How-To Start Selling on eBay

March 21, 2023March 20, 2023 by Scott Bates
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Selling on eBay to work from home or build-up a steady side hustle for a second income is not an easy task. But, with the right knowledge and determination, it’s entirely possible. For me, eBay has always been a side hustle because I enjoy collecting vintage items like video games, … Read more

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How I Used Craigslist and a Realtor To Sell My House For Only a 2% Commission Fee

March 14, 2023 by Scott Bates
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Knowing how to list your home on Craigslist is a huge advantage for saving money. I’ve sold every property I’ve ever owned on Craigslist and ended up saving thousands of dollars in realtor commission fees by using a discounted realtor to write up the contract for me, each and every … Read more

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Qualities and Features That Make a Profitable Rental Property

March 6, 2023 by Scott Bates
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Before you buy a house or multiplex to live in, it’s always a good idea to consider it’s features for making it a profitable rental property, if you decide to rent it out later on. Everyone wants their rental property to have all the right qualities to bring in the … Read more

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Top First-Time Home Buyer Programs That I Recommend

March 3, 2023 by Scott Bates
first time home buyer programs

Are you a first-time home buyer? If yes, there’s a good chance you’re going to have to use a first-time home buyer loan program to finance the purchase of your first house, condo, or townhome. Unless you’ve set aside quite a bit of money to buy it for cash. Below, … Read more

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Steps to SAFELY Find a Roommate on Craigslist

February 27, 2023 by Scott Bates
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Ever wonder about using a website like Craigslist to find a roommate online? Well, if you’ve ever searched on Google for the term “Roommate Finder” or “Best Free Roommate Site” there’s a good chance you saw a local listing from Craigslist in the results. If Craigslist turned out to be your … Read more

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