Former Things

Former Things

I’m showing you my realistic journey & struggle to get to the level of living off reselling.

I love beautiful vintage clothing pieces even if they don’t always have the best proven “sell through rate,” but will pick up newer designers too.

10/05/2024

BCBG MAXAZRIA, Branded Crest Crown detail Track Suit Hoodie & Pant Set LT Citron

Mercari took this down listing down as infringement of a trademark or intellectual property?!?

If companies are going to complain about resellers using their name or color names. Or worse if a reseller is complaining about someone using their titles, which nearly everyone on eBay does, reselling as we know it is in trouble.

The other possibility is “Tracksuit” which is apparently a new company. Considering the term Track suit has been used since the 70’s that would be like Disney saying nobody can use the term Cinderella, since the story predates their version.

03/05/2024

Recent yard sale score 64 clothing pieces in total; 4 Duluth trading, 5 Talbots, 6 Calvin Klein, 10 Lands’ End, 18 Ann Taylor pieces and the rest is an assortment of other brands.

21/02/2024

Anyone with kids and cats knows what this represents and the work needed to retrieve it!

13/02/2024

A reel shows the first pieces found at this estate sale. Had to cut the video due to child interference. Those are the hazards of working where you live as a working parent.

Photos from Former Things's post 10/02/2024

Joan Rivers earrings, nearly identical both sold in under two hours. Although I could have gotten more if I didn't take the first offers, I won't regret selling them. The focus is on selling, not storing. I can now reinvest that money with a little more cash.

Photos from Former Things's post 28/01/2024

Here’s an example of a good choice vintage Warner Brothers bean plush toys. Got the whole lot for $100, sold 10 thus far already netting over $90, with 23 remaining, plus 3 non-Warner pieces. I can double, perhaps even triple the investment.

28/01/2024

All the reseller videos I’ve seen online are experienced at the trade. I am new seller, sharing my struggles, mistakes and victories so you can see the process of (hopefully) getting to their level. They are a great resource to see what to buy, some also include what not to buy, but they already make a solid living at it, so it’s harder to see what it’ll take to get there. Let’s get there together.

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I still love the product and will continue to use it, but I’ve definitely learned a valuable lesson the hard way. Luckil...
The Lion King afterwards were picked up.  Prices shown may not be accurate since some were discounted.  #estatesalefinds...
So many good pieces I forgot to mention the Fossil wallets, Juicy Couture, Spyder Vest & Lululemon I got. Also forgot to...
There’s about 60 pieces of just clothing here total. Add in the collectibles and my expanding death pile. These keep me ...
Had a little trouble with this video and recorded over part of my voice recording so had to triple record with the Trina...
Number six, it’s important to know an estate company to know when visiting them is in your best interest.  #estatesales ...
Fifth episode, I did share video of the clothes I got at the described estate sale. I didn’t realize how much informatio...
Fourth estate sale reel. Will try to get the last ones out today.  #estatesaleshopping #resellercommunity #reselling #eb...
Love supporting a business that you can actually see them helping people. Forgot to mention the Cactus Flower skirts are...
Third one, still have a bunch more left for this series, cut out some tangents & me rambling for time.  #estatesales #es...
Second video of several.  Ran out of time, but I’ve also seen sales with no pictures and cheap tops listed at $8 and jac...
First of several reels showing things I’ve learned about estate sales. I’m not necessarily saying I’m an expert on them,...

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