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Reseller craft, honest math.

Guides and teardowns for people who flip, store, list, and ship real inventory. No fluff.

GuideApril 17, 2026 · 4 min read

Why resellers outgrow spreadsheets (and what to use instead)

A working spreadsheet is the first step. Losing track of 50 items is the second. Here's when to switch, and what breaks if you wait.

GuideApril 17, 2026 · 3 min read

What you actually take home on eBay in 2026

Final value fee, promoted listings, shipping, insertion fees. A worked example on a $40 sale — and why sub-$20 items quietly lose you money.

OpinionApril 18, 2026 · 4 min read

Poshmark vs eBay: which actually pays more on a $40 sale?

Poshmark's 20% feels worse than eBay's 13% — but eBay adds shipping, per-order fees, and promoted listings. A side-by-side on the same item.

OpinionApril 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Your real profit margin is probably 12%, not 40%

COGS isn't just the price you paid. Mileage, supplies, shipping write-offs, returns, platform fees — here's what's missing from most resellers' math.