Buy and re sell items..........

Mexico
March 7, 2013 8:44am CST
Here in Mexico swap meets are a big thing... They happen everywhere a few times per week. You can buy fresh foods, new items, and old items. I love them here. We have one in front of my home on tuesdays and sundays. I always find great things there. I was thinking since I have several new and used items from the usa, i may set up a table and sell somethings. Also what if I buy and re sell things here. Ive seen many great items for cheap, that i know I can buy and re sell them for a profit. Ever tried this?
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@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
7 Mar 13
I also love the markets here any thing and every thing and mine here is like 10 blocks long and i could just send hours just walking never thought about opening a both but it would be fun
• Mexico
7 Mar 13
here as well, another great way to save a few pesos every month. I love them alot.
• Mexico
7 Mar 13
here in some parts of the city, the markets operate every day of the week.
• Mexico
7 Mar 13
yes i think that its a great way to save money as it is so hard to make the money here I just wish there was a farmers market every day of the week I would be forever shopping for fresh food daily
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@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
7 Mar 13
I think it's a good idea, here they have one on Facebook for this area. I tried selling a few items, and people wanted you to drive out of the way to give it to them. One lady yesterday wanted me to earn $3 to sell her an item and drive it to her.
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@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
8 Mar 13
It's a lot easier to communicate and convenient. But here many of them amke a big deal about it, as we live in a rural setting so multiple towns is combined.
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• Mexico
8 Mar 13
I bet you can get some great buys at them there. I know we do here...
• Mexico
7 Mar 13
really? I should look on my sons fb here. To see if they have something like that here in Mexico.
@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
8 Mar 13
I've tried buying and selling and had success...I think you should go for it..you've found the product all that's left is your time and effort...You Can Do It!
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@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
8 Mar 13
may you be Blessed in your endeavor..keep us posted
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@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
8 Mar 13
oh yeah..try searching the free items on craigslist or similar sites...you may be surprised what people just want out of the way..a profit to you |:)
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• Mexico
8 Mar 13
Im going to try it here, next week 2 days and see how it goes. Wish me luck.....
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@natliegleb (5175)
• India
8 Mar 13
i prefer to sell it for good cost and prefer to make good margin and the range of items include only new always with best quality
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• Mexico
8 Mar 13
I understand that, but we have to do what we need to do to survive here. So even if I make alittle money. it will help me here.
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
I like the idea! You can make profit out of your unused items at home. We call it garage sales here where you can sell from appliances, clothes, books and almost all things. But there are seldom who do that here in our area..
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Goodluck for you then.
• Mexico
9 Mar 13
Thanks, I have like 5 boxes of stuff to sell here. i think i will make alittle money from them.
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
Sure can, Ive seen anything and everything sold here. I think I can do well with what I have to sell here. Wish me luck.
@elsino91 (440)
• Poland
7 Mar 13
Yeah, I've tried this a few time. I started out just selling used things I had and din't need anymore. I was able to earn a little from that. Then I got the idea of starting to get more serious and involved, perhaps eventually start a business. Unfortunately, importing things and selling them locally was harder than I had planned so it quickly ended. Right now, I am in university and don't have the time to commit myself fully to something like that but it is certainly interesting. If you gain some experience in selling. Maybe establish a market in mexico and are able to find a product in the US that is fairly cheap then you have a business opportunity. It certainly is fun to see profits after all that hard work.
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• Mexico
7 Mar 13
I bet its real fun, when the money comes in. Im not looking to get rich. But some times a few dollars come in hand for me here.
• Mexico
7 Mar 13
I agree, and not hard of a job to get things out to sale. My son I know will help me at it. I think I might try it.
@elsino91 (440)
• Poland
7 Mar 13
well it would only make you rich if you increased the scale but if you're looking just for some extra money on the side then its not a bad idea at all to do what you explained. Maybe ask your friends or relatives if they have something they don't need. Some people might be too lazy to sell something themselves but would gladly share some of what they get with you if you were to sell it for them.
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 13
Not sure if it's the same, but over here we have car boot sales and markets, where you can buy a 'table' or 'pitch' usually for 10GBP and you can sell whatever you want! They are held in fields, or I have known some people to use their own garage that way they anything they make is pure profit. In my younger days I was always going to fetes, markets and boot sales, it's surprising what people buy, I would think something is rubbish and yet someone else will pay good money for it. One person's rubbish is another person's riches is what I say!
• Mexico
7 Mar 13
Same kinda thing here in Mexico. We pay like 15 pesos or 1.25 dollar for a spot or space. I think I may try it a few times. i have many items I can sell, and the money is always needed.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
7 Mar 13
We call them yard sales. I have never had one, but I have been to a few. They are pretty cool. You can find some great stuff for a good price that's for sure
• Mexico
7 Mar 13
They also can be called that here. But most here are held on the streets rather than ones yard. But work the same way. $$$
@Catkin (480)
• United States
8 Mar 13
Gosh, sounds like fun! We don't have anything like that around where I live, or at least not on a regular basis. There might be one a year, and not in a terribly convenient location for many people. I do love flea markets, though, and have been to some in other countries. As for what I can find here in the US, I do most of my clothing shopping at thrift stores and am always happy with what I bring home. There are stores besides Goodwill, but we also have a place called The Bins, which is all the stuff that Goodwill can't/won't sell for super cheap, much of it sold by the pound. I've definitely found and resold things from there. It really is a lot of fun!
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
it is fun, as you never know what you might find to pay. every time is different here.
• United States
8 Mar 13
My relatives used to do this alot when they were in better health. They'd pick up things cheap, or curbside (wash and fix them up) and then resell them for a profit at a flea market or rummage sale. The only things like that I've ever done was with clothes the kids out grew of but even for change people weren't buying so I just donate their things now.
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
really? I was thinking to do the same. But first i have alot here in the house I can sell.
@Outcast (632)
• United States
7 Mar 13
I love going to swap meets, auctions, flea markets and garage sales. I also like going to the goodwill stores here. There are a lot of good things you can find and resale. That is a way that a lot of people make money. I have been tempted to go to the storage shed auctions. I hear they have a lot of good things in them and there is no telling what you can find.
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• Mexico
7 Mar 13
So do I, I think i can make some extra money here with all the things I can sell.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
7 Mar 13
This can be a great idea maria! This is also popular in our country. People would love to try out things which are affordable and yet with high quality. I'm sure you will make a good profit from it. Good luck!
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• Mexico
7 Mar 13
yes it is, and here they really like stuff from the usa. They go crazy buying used cloths from the usa here. How are u these days?
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
7 Mar 13
I have never been into this kind of buying and selling. The closest I think that I can get to that is the bazaars and thrift shops. I do like to try out that kind of swaps if ever.
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• Mexico
7 Mar 13
I really have not. But it seems like a good way here to earn a few extra dollars. And I have so much here I can sell.
@Angelpink (4034)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
Hi Maria ! I don't know if this is exactly the garage sale which you are talking . We have it here but we call it as garage sale . One sells his old things or things no longer in used in a very cheap price . I can imagine how nice would be your Tuesdays and Sundays , people flocked to those goods and was able to save big amount. I love this whole thing , because it is so practical . We need to be smart and wise buy second hand as long as it is functional and safety . Savings is very important especially during hard life .
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• Mexico
8 Mar 13
No, more of a flea market or swap meet. Where everyone goes to one place and sets up tables to sell their items.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
8 Mar 13
Interesting. Sounds like fun. I haven't tried to buy and resell items but know others who have done so and it worked well. Was aparently profitable as these folks continue to do flea markets all the time. I would love to be able to sell my crafts in this manner but doubt it's something that could happen in our area. Craft fairs I have done and they are fun but not always extremely profitable. Good luck to you if you decide to buy and resell.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
8 Mar 13
Exactly. Hope it works well for you.
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
I think it will, I have alot of nice and even new stuff to sell here. Still getting more out today..
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
I think will be fun. I should make some money, and also get rid of some things I dont need here anymore.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
hi mariaperalta. that practice is quite common here in our country. we simply can it buy and sell and the products being offered range from appliances to gadgets and up to big items like vehicles and even houses. it is good business but depending on the item that you want to buy and sell, you need a good amount of money. my cousin is involved in buying and selling houses. she buys a house, fixes it up and then sells it for a profit. she is an interior designer and her husband is involved in construction so they know what they are doing. they have the background and the means to go about it. i was involved in buying and selling clothes back in the day. it was profitable but very tiring. i decided to not altogether. some of my friends are involved in the buy and sell of cars. they would have two or three different models and would look for buyers. sometimes, i would refer a buyer and when the sale pushed through, i would get a commission. it was a good way to earn cash without any risk as i was just a go-between between the buyer and the seller.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
good luck then maria. hope you earn a lot. cheers!!!
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
Yes seems the same here, i spoke to some people who sell here. They told me the business is good here on both days. So i will try it next week. Take care there. :)
• Mexico
9 Mar 13
Thanks, I have like 5 boxes of items so far to sell. i think Ill do ok.
@ifa225 (14460)
• Indonesia
9 Mar 13
if I can do that in front of my house, I would just do it I re sell Pempek now I bought it from my brother and I re sell it in my facebook and in internet not a big profit, but it makes me happy
@ifa225 (14460)
• Indonesia
9 Mar 13
Pempek is a traditional spicy food from Palembang, one of the city in Indonesia if there is an order from my friend, then I order it from my brother and send it to my friend
• Mexico
9 Mar 13
Oh ok, thanks Im sure like me every thing you earn helps you there. Take care.
• Mexico
9 Mar 13
Thats great, you can do that there. What is that pempek stuff?
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
That is one great way of earning with little to no capital at all. You can even ask your friends if they want some of their things disposed and you can actually sell them and get a portion of the sale from those items.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
That's great! Actually you can even post that on ebay or in Facebook. Just inform the people that they are pre-loved items. That should keep you busy.
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
Sure is, I have 5-6 boxes of stuff from over the years. All are great things, that im sure someone will need and buy.
• Mexico
9 Mar 13
never thought of those areas. Of course I have to post photos. But my son can hep me with that.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
8 Mar 13
No tax? wow.. this is just great maria all you have to do is put out a table and start selling. We have used items (sometimes not used yet with little runs) what nice is the cheap price.
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
Thats all, and you only pay alittle over a dollar per day to sell there. So i will give it a try.
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
Yep, I will give it a try next tuesday and sunday here. Im going through all the boxes this week.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
8 Mar 13
why not... if you will earn there
@Keynote (399)
• India
7 Mar 13
Nope, we don't do it in my country but seems great as the whole process seems ecofriendly.
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• Mexico
7 Mar 13
really? they are very big here. All over mexico. We have them.