With the vast amount of affordable and unique items at thrift stores, there’s an opportunity for creative entrepreneurs.
You can start your own successful side hustle through thrifting. Here are some ways to turn thrift shopping into a profitable hobby.
Pick a Niche
Retro clothing and online closets are big hitters in this digital age.
Unfortunately, replicas of retro clothing tend to be pricey and don’t have that authentic feel. It’s also common for people to buy clothing because of the pattern.
As more and more people DIY their clothes, they’re looking for unique designs that they don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for at a fabric store. Not every piece has to be a high-end ‘70s bell bottom.
Reworked fashion is another sustainable trend right now that works well as a niche market. If you love designing your own clothes, you can use your thrifted finds to design new, fresh pieces and sell them to consumers.
Take recycled items from thrift stores and add your own flair and style to give these clothes new life. Being able to make your own designs is one of the things that makes thrifting so addicting.
Put Yourself out There
A great way to market your new thrifting side hustle is by putting yourself out there. Use social media and business websites to advertise the products you’re reselling.
Instagram and Depop are both great platforms for selling thrifted clothes, as you can connect with buyers who are interested in these types of items. It’s also helpful to have a guide on boosting organic social media traffic to expand your audience.
Also, don’t be afraid to market locally. Printing out pamphlets and business cards are great ways to get information from person to person.
If they like what you sell, it’s easier for a client to pass on information. If you go down this avenue, you may want to invest some money in a graphic designer who will give your card or pamphlet a clean look.
Prioritize Your Presentation
Because these are second-hand goods, you can get better reviews if you give your pieces new life. Be sure to take high-quality photos and videos of your products to showcase them on your social media and advertising platforms.
The better the presentation, the more likely consumers will be to purchase your products.
Pretty and exciting packaging also makes customers excited to open what they bought and want to buy from you again.
Depending on your kind of buyer, this presentation can be anything from rustic twine and paper wrap to glam velvet boxes and bows.
Now that you know ways to turn thrift shopping into a profitable hobby, you can turn this into your new side hustle.
Take your time to connect with customers and be truthful about what you’re selling. For every piece, there is a market, and there is always someone who would love what you find.
