Spent $7000 on one lot — here's what i bought for resale on eBay

AlenR_ddr

Small trader
Small trader
Guys, I decided to take a bigger risk this time. The other day I picked up an entire pallet/lot of stuff at a bankruptcy auction for exactly seven thousand dollars. Everything inside is going up for sale on eBay.

What's inside roughly:

  • a bunch of branded clothing (some still with tags, some used but in excellent condition)
  • electronics and gadgets
  • home textiles, shoes, accessories
  • a few higher-value pieces that look like they could give solid margins based on preliminary research
Right now I’m sorting everything, taking photos, and checking sold listings. Some items are already listed, others still need cleaning and prep. The goal is to recover the investment and ideally clear at least 1.5–2x after all fees and shipping.

Anyone who’s done large buys like this before — any tips?

  • How do you prioritize what to list first?
  • Does it make sense to move some stuff as bulk lots and hold the better pieces for higher prices?
  • On average, how long does it take you to fully flip a volume like this?
Drop your experience in the comments, especially if you’ve handled similar lots. I’ll update as things sell — curious to see if I actually come out ahead 😄
 
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