Tips, guides, and updates for resellers who flip items for profit.
A complete spreadsheet template for tracking reselling profits — every column, formula, and example entry explained. Plus why most resellers outgrow spreadsheets and what to use instead.
ToolsQuick answer: selling your own stuff? Almost certainly no. Buying to resell? Depends on the £1,000 trading allowance. eBay now reports your sales to HMRC. Here’s what you actually need to know.
GuidesEverything you need to go from “never sold anything online” to your first sale. Account setup, photos, titles, pricing, postage, packaging, and common mistakes to avoid.
GuidesInteractive calculator for eBay UK fees. Enter your sale price, category, and costs to see exact fees and profit. Updated for February 2026 per-order fee changes.
ToolsSellers pay zero fees on Vinted. Buyers pay a 3–8% Buyer Protection fee plus shipping. Full breakdown with worked example and comparison with eBay and Depop.
GuidesNo seller fees, prepaid shipping labels, and a fashion-focused audience. Step-by-step listing guide, what sells well, shipping options, and tips to sell faster.
GuidesWhich categories and brands actually make money. Clothing, LEGO, books, electronics, vintage items, and more. What to look for at car boot sales and charity shops, and what to avoid.
GuidesPractical side hustle options with honest pros and cons. Reselling, freelancing, delivery driving, tutoring, matched betting, and more. No “become a dropshipper” nonsense.
GuidesPrivate sellers now pay zero final value fees on eBay UK. Business sellers pay 10.9-12.9% plus a per-order fee that went up in February 2026. Category-by-category fee table, worked profit example, and comparison with Vinted, Depop, and Facebook Marketplace.
GuidesRoyal Mail put prices up again on 7 April 2026. 1st class is now £1.80, 2nd class 91p. Full price tables for letters, large letters, and parcels. Plus an Evri comparison showing when each courier is cheaper, and how postage eats into your real profit.
GuidesNo fees on local pickup sales, listing takes 2 minutes, and buyers in your area see it immediately. Step-by-step listing guide, what sells well, safety tips for meeting buyers, and how Marketplace compares to eBay and Vinted.
GuidesI wrote a Python script to ask ChatGPT why it doesn’t recommend my app — then fixed what it complained about. Real data from 11 automated queries, 40 citations analysed, and the small changes (a rewritten description, one missing text field) that moved the needle. A practical guide to Answer Engine Optimisation for indie developers.
MarketingEvery reseller has a death pile — boxes in the spare room, listings stale for months, stock you bought excited and forgot about. Seven exit routes from fastest to last-resort: reprice and bump, bundle into lots, multi-listings for repeat stock, cross-list to cheaper platforms, car boot stall, charity donation, bin. Plus the HMRC closing-stock angle and how to stop the next pile forming.
GuidesThe line between clearing your wardrobe and running a business, in plain English. Covers the £1,000 trading allowance, the £12,570 Personal Allowance, when you must register for Self-Assessment, platform reporting since January 2024, and five worked examples. All cited from gov.uk.
GuidesCar boot sales at 6am in a muddy field rarely have phone signal. Vintage markets in basements even less. Here's how FlipperHelper works fully offline, what actually syncs to Google Drive when you get home, and why that design decision means the app costs you nothing to run.
AppWe drove to France via Eurotunnel and bought vintage stock 2-3x cheaper than UK prices. Complete guide covering car requirements, Crit'Air sticker, EORI number, customs declaration, taxes, and real costs from our first sourcing trip.
GuidesMost resellers think they're profitable because they sell items for more than they paid. But once you factor in entry fees, petrol, packaging, and platform fees, the picture changes. Here's how to track everything properly and know your real numbers.
GuidesCar boot sales are one of the best sourcing grounds for resellers. But showing up without a plan means wasted time and bad buys. Here are practical tips from real experience on what to look for, what to skip, and how to get the best prices.
TipsFrom Google Sheets to dedicated apps — a practical comparison of the tools resellers actually use to track inventory, sales, and profit. What works, what doesn't, and what's changed in 2026.
ComparisonThese three apps solve fundamentally different problems. FlipperHelper and Flippd track inventory and profit. Vendoo cross-lists to multiple platforms. Here's an honest comparison to help you pick the right tool.
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