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A good thrift run is part luck and part planning. The sellers who come home with the best finds usually did not wander in blind. They had a plan for where to go, what to look for, and when to walk away. If you flip items online, a little structure on sourcing day can save hours and a lot of money.
Why plan a sourcing trip?
Thrift stores, estate sales and yard sales all move fast. Without a plan it is easy to buy things on impulse, forget to check sold prices, or burn a whole Saturday driving between stores that were not worth it. A simple trip plan keeps you focused on profit.
3 tips for your next thrift run
- Pick your stops ahead of time. Group stores by area, note their best days (new stock, sale days) and plan a loop so you are not backtracking.
- Set a budget and a target. Decide how much you will spend and what you are hunting for, whether that is brands, categories or a minimum expected resale price.
- Write down what you buy. A quick log of cost, store and date makes it easy to see which stops actually pay off.
Our printable trip planner
If you want a ready-made page to keep all of this in one place, check out our Thrift & Sourcing Trip Planner (printable PDF for resellers). Print it, take it with you, and fill it in as you go.
Looking for the other end of the process? Our eBay Sourcing and Listing Checklist Pack covers what to do once the haul is home.
Follow along for more reseller finds from our raccoon crew. Happy hunting!
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