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Best things to resell, by where you find them

The best things to resell are the ones you can find cheaply, check quickly and price from real sales. Here is what to look for at thrift stores, estate sales and garage sales, with what each item type typically sold for on eBay.

Prices from 894,636 eBay sold listings, July 1, 2026 to September 28, 2026. Updated

Thrift stores

Steady supply, low prices, lots of clothing and kitchenware. You win on volume and brand knowledge.

Typical price by category: clothing $21; pottery and glass $25; accessories $35; shoes $40; home and garden $26; books $11.

Tip: Check the tag, the maker's mark and the condition before the price. A brand you know sells is worth more than a bargain you do not.

Estate sales

Whole households, older pieces, and prices that drop on the last day. Best for vintage, jewelry and decor.

Typical price by category: pottery and glass $25; jewelry $32; antiques $35; other vintage $27; art $27; furniture $58.

Tip: Go early for the best pieces or on the last day for discounts. Furniture and lamps sell for more but cost more to ship, so check local pickup.

Garage and yard sales

Cheapest prices and the most haggling. Toys, games, tools and electronics turn up here more than anywhere.

Typical price by category: collectibles $19; toys $18; electronics $60; sports $30; music $15.

Tip: Bundle and offer a round number. Test anything with a plug or batteries before you pay; untested electronics sell for much less.

How this page is made

Which items belong to which kind of sale is our judgment from sourcing, not data: you will find Pyrex at an estate sale and Hot Wheels at a thrift store too. The prices are data: the median eBay sold price and the middle half of sales for each item type, matched by words in the listing title, over the last 90 days. The full ranking and the method are on what sells best on eBay.

Questions

What is the best thing to resell for beginners?

Things you can check quickly and ship easily: branded clothing, shoes, kitchen glass and small toys. Their categories are among those with the most sales we record, so there are plenty of sold listings to price from.

Is it worth reselling cheap items?

Sometimes. Fees take a bigger share of a small sale: on eBay US a $6 sale in most categories leaves $4.88 after fees, before what you paid for the item and your time. Look at the typical sold price and the fee math before you buy.

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