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  • What is batching inventory and how does it help?
  • What is a good piece of advice for finding inventory to sell?
  • Photography tip: how to photograph round items
  • What are some of the different types of bowls?

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Finding Inventory: A Real-World Picking Trip - Pick for Profit

John keeps hearing from fellow sellers that they're having a tough time finding inventory this summer. In this episode, we share a few simple sourcing tips (including what we mean by always keeping your "antenna up"), and take you along on another real-world picking trip. This time, it's a couple of garage sales just a short walk from our house. During this trip, we bought: automotive items, barware, DVDs (we also explain why we buy physical media), Christmas collectibles, mid-century pottery, fishing items, baskets, and even carnival and Depression glass. We promise the inventory is out there if you're willing to look for it. Sometimes, finding items to sell is as simple as slowing down, getting out of the car, and giving those neighborhood garage sales a chance.
  1. Finding Inventory: A Real-World Picking Trip 23:28
  2. Summer Antique & Collectibles Flips: Vintage Picnic Gear, Lake Finds, Camping Treasures & Christmas Reselling Prep 19:54
  3. Most-Favorited Antiques and Collectibles: Etsy and eBay Trends 22:04
  4. Shop the World: Identifying Japanese, English, French, & Italian Collectibles 19:18
  5. Country Antiques That Sell: Enamelware, Quilts, Crocks & Hidden Farmhouse-Style Gems 20:48

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  • How do I price an item so I can sell it online or in a booth?
  • What is batching inventory and how does it help?
  • What is a good piece of advice for finding inventory to sell?
  • Photography tip: how to photograph round items
  • What are some of the different types of bowls?

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