Back in August 2021, I shared my top 10 sales on eBay — everything from Nike sneakers to vintage hoodies — along with exactly what they sold for. Fast forward to today, and I thought it would be fun to revisit that list. We went digging for the same items (and when we couldn’t find … Read more
Hey there, fellow resellers and reseller-ettes! When it comes to dressing for success, finding affordable yet stylish outfits can be a real challenge. But fear not! In this blog post, we’re diving headfirst into the world of thrifting and uncovering the hidden secrets that can transform your work wardrobe. Get ready to discover the magic … Read more
We all have those days that just don’t seem to go as planned. You wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, only to get kicked left and right with each new step of the day. We move through things like this most likely with irritation at first and then realize that sometimes they’re just little blessings in … Read more
Welcome, fellow resellers and treasure hunters! If you’re always on the lookout for exciting new platforms in the reselling world, Rooted Drawers has something unique to offer. As a reseller with experience across six different platforms, I understand the appeal of branching out. However, after exploring the popular WhatNot app, I realized there’s something missing. … Read more
Hey, hey, fellow resellers, welcome back! As we dive into the excitement of the coming wedding season, let’s explore the wedding trends in reselling landscape and uncover the hidden treasures that can elevate sales in your business. Related: Should You Be Reselling On Several Platforms? (2022 Update) In this blog post, we’ll journey through time, … Read more
So, you’ve made it to Quarter 2! (and then some). And now you’re looking back on what sold the most and probably even what you should and shouldn’t be picking up again in the future. That’s what we’re doing today! I’ve collected the top ten reseller sales of the first quarter of 2023 to share … Read more
Working from home is no easy task. Although people might get the idea that it’s a walk in the park, it’s basically the exact opposite (although I do enjoy an occasional walk in the park). I’m sure most of us can relate that we all have bad weeks. Those days where we just want to … Read more
Years ago when I began my journey into reselling, I didn’t know what to expect under the umbrella of reselling platforms with all the options of listings and cross-listings. A lot of time has passed since then, and I now have a hefty handful of new knowledge that I apply to my current strategies, along … Read more
Dear Resellers of All Platforms! Do you ever find yourself dreaming of making sales in your sleep? Well, it’s not as far-fetched as you might think. With a little bit of planning and strategy, you can create a passive income stream that will allow you to grow your business and work smarter, not harder. As … Read more
Welcome to the new year and the new Rooted Drawers! As a reselling expert with six years of experience, I recognize the need to grow new branches while staying true to our roots. That’s why I’m committed to helping newbies in the reselling realm by sharing my knowledge and lending a hand. Related: I Changed … Read more
Hey all! Happy New Year and thanks for sticking around during this hiatus! Each and every one of you are appreciated and we’d like to start the year out with a bang. Stick around for a brand new contest that could win you a key piece of reselling gear! Now, who’s up for learning a … Read more
Each day is a new challenge, a new gift, or a new disaster. These things can all take form when you work from home and something to, by every means, take into consideration when deciding to start your own business. What’s driving you? Why have you decided to or are you deciding to start working … Read more
This post may seem controversial to some resellers out there, but my hope is that most of us are on the same page with this. There are MILLIONS of resellers in the world, especially clothing resellers (like myself). To be a little more precise, “a 2021 survey conducted among adults in the United States revealed that … Read more
Hey everyone! This is a topic that often comes to mind when I’m at my busiest and most stressed. How in the heck am I supposed to keep a tidy home when my whole business is to work out of it? Let’s get into how to keep the house clean when working from home. Related: … Read more
Hey all! Lately, I’ve been filling up my storage area with a whole lot of new items. I’ve been lucky this year to finally have some sort of client base built up so that I can actually start relying on those around me rather than the father of thrift stores, Goodwill! I wanted to talk … Read more
Hey, fellow sellers of the online world! A friend of mine recently asked if I typically listened to music while I list or work on other reselling-related tasks. Which prompted me to think that maybe this isn’t done as much as it really should be. Let me explain. Related: Not Excited to List Anymore? This … Read more
Last night I had a dream, some crazy ones at that. I’m sure we’ve all been there! Anyway, this reminded me of something cool that happened a few years back. I’d like to share that story with you today. Related: What’s Your Favorite Reselling Story? Over-Thinking My Thoughts…Again I was laying in bed, staring at … Read more
Hey, fellow sellers across the web! Time is flying by and sales are picking up as school and college are right around the corner! Check out today’s post below to hear about why or why not you may want to start cross-listing to other platforms. Related: 3 Quick Tips to Listing Daily on Poshmark…When You’ve … Read more
Hey there fellow eBayers! In light of the most recent post all about traveling while reselling, I thought this may be something best to cover following it. Therefore, today I’d like to talk about the Vacation Mode option that you may or may not be aware of in your eBay store. Let’s get going! Related: … Read more
Have you ever thought about being your own boss? How about the founder of your very own little startup? If you’re anything like me, you’d probably really like to be both. Starting your own business comes with flaws though, as with every other career. Recently, the hubs and I went on a trip for longer … Read more
Hey there everyone! I’m hopeful you’re not having too bad a summer slow down so far! I know I am. *cringe* Today, I’d like to dive into what is still selling during summer slow down and what to be on the lookout for during yard sales, estate sales, and your favorite thrift stores of course. … Read more
I know most of you are probably wondering where the heck I’ve been as of late. It’s been a weird, difficult, and challenging month to say the least. So, I figured this would be a great time to touch on just why I love reselling so much, and why it will always, most definitely be … Read more
Did you ever wonder what life would be like in the future…only to find out you can’t even handle the present? We all have situations in our lives that come and go, challenging us to our wit’s end just to see how far we can make it. After going from 110% to 0% in just … Read more
Hey, there internet friends! Long time, no chat! Thanks for continuing to read and learn through my experiences! As of late, the sales have been flowing and the packages have been going! Listen in today on how I made only one small change in my activity as a reseller to open up the flood gates … Read more
Hey there friends of the online world! Tax day will soon be upon us, and I’m wondering if you’ve fully prepared everything or if you’re running a bit behind like myself in year 1. Running your own business is hard enough as it is, especially when it hits you that you need to be keeping … Read more
Hello, my favorite internet reselling friends! Have you become overwhelmed with the amount of pure “stuff” lying around? Have you begun tripping over random objects and are getting stressed about the lack of organization in your space? One more thing…do you love the space you’re in? Because in reality, you’re most likely spending more time … Read more
Figuring out how to get to the top is what most of us resellers dream of doing, isn’t it? The road may be long, but it definitely clears up along the way! I’ve gone up and down along the Top-Rated chart in my eBay days, but today I feel like I’m finally there. Here’s why … Read more
Hey all! I hope you’ve been enjoying whatever stage of reselling you’re currently in! Over time, we all seem to learn a little more about organizational skills, and how they can come in handy when running a business. Today, I’d like to talk a little bit about mine, and how a whiteboard or two has … Read more
Figuring out how to get to the top is what most of us resellers dream of doing, isn’t it? The road may be long, but it definitely clears up along the way! Today I’d like to talk about my lack of being present lately, the break I’ve taken from mental health, and (in a post … Read more
Hey wizards and wizardettes of the online community! Today, I’m taking it back. Wayyy back. Okay, maybe not that far back, but far enough. You’re probably not interested in what’s going on behind the scenes, but today I’d like to put myself out there and tell you all about it. A couple weeks ago, I … Read more
Have you been wondering how to increase your revenue without diving deeper into your already dug-out reseller pockets? Want to spend less on inventory and more time on selling what you already have in stock? Well! Guess what, I’ve got a tip for you and I think you’re really going to like it. Let’s jump … Read more
Hey there! I know, I know. Bringing family into business can be a rather touchy subject for some, but I feel like it’s one that we need to talk about in the reselling community. Many times we have sisters, brothers, nieces, or nephews, (or perhaps even parents!) that have some free time available for potentially spending … Read more
Hey hey, finest resellers around! How bummed out do you get once you get your latest haul of sweaters home, only to find that most of them have some sort of flaw?! It’s a serious letdown. Today, let’s discover the most commonly missed flaws on sweaters and see what we can do to make sure … Read more
Hey there! Welcome back or welcome aboard this reselling adventure journey! A lot of inventory has been moved around as of late in my storage area, and I’ve got to thinking about whether or not most of you guys prefer bagging your inventory or not. Do you have a tried and true method already? Do you … Read more
Hey everyone! I think it’s important to remember that honesty is the best policy. Not only does this apply to multiple areas of life, but it can also be applied quite often in our reselling businesses. We get all excited when our new shipment of inventory arrives, or perhaps we’ve made plans with a local … Read more
Happy New Year everyone! It’s that time again already, hard to believe! But that’s the cold hard truth…and I’m here today to tell you more of it. How often have you looked upon your clothes in your closet, (or closets), and discovered that you just simply, have nothing to wear?! I mean, this is like a … Read more
Hello there friends and fellow sellers of the online world! You’re probably in just as much disbelief as I was when I stumbled upon this number sold. I knew it had to be a serious amount, as I’ve been at it for a handful of years now. And although I keep good track of the … Read more
Hey guys! I’ve been having some difficulties recently due to a minor arm injury, and have been realizing how physical this job of ours can actually be. Let’s talk more today about how reselling is both a mental, AND a physical job and how we can make the processes easier for ourselves. Related: 3 Things … Read more
Hello hello, my wonderfully amazing interweb friends! Today I was talking with a subscriber about certain things that I usually choose to leave behind in the thrift. I do this for a handful of reasons and would like to go over those in a little more detail. I hope this helps you as well in … Read more
