Dad Flips Stuff

Dad Flips Stuff Just a regular dad trying to build a nest egg with thrift store finds. I am definitely not an expert.

I am just learning as I go and trying to prove to my wife that this is worth the time. Hopefully I can make a profit without filling up the entire garage

How high should i go????
02/24/2026

How high should i go????

How much is that quarterly eBay coupon really worth?eBay sends sellers a $25 coupon every quarter for their shipping sup...
02/24/2026

How much is that quarterly eBay coupon really worth?

eBay sends sellers a $25 coupon every quarter for their shipping supply store, and it feels pretty good when it shows up. But I did the math.

The 8x6x4 box runs $29.37 for a bundle of 25 in eBay's store. Apply your coupon and you're paying $4.37 out of pocket. Not bad, right?
Here's the thing. The exact same box — same dimensions, same 32 ECT rating, same single wall construction — is $8.75 for 25 at Grainger. So the coupon isn't really saving you $25. It's saving you about $4 compared to just buying elsewhere.

The bonus with Grainger is around 250 branch locations across the US, so you can skip shipping and pick up same-day. For a high-volume seller that's a big deal.

Free money is free money, so use the coupon. But if you've been buying supplies from eBay all year thinking you're getting a deal, it's worth shopping around.

02/19/2026

Do you try to figure out the address of the next sale from the photos???🧐

You ever get that one great day that just ruins all your other bars?!?
02/19/2026

You ever get that one great day that just ruins all your other bars?!?

02/18/2026

It's been two days since my last post - don't worry, I'm OK!

02/15/2026

You just got a message notification on eBay. It says, "Is this your best price?" Do you reply? What types of messages get the cold shoulder treatment from you?

02/11/2026

At first, I thought it was just a thick double-disc case. Then I saw the side. It literally has a built-in, slide-out incense holder. It even has "Pat. P" (Patent Pending) stamped on the tray! I guess they really wanted to "set the vibe" for those piano tracks.

Man, I’ve been looking for one of these in the wild for over 20 years! 🕵️‍♂️Back in the early 2000s, I remember seeing a...
02/11/2026

Man, I’ve been looking for one of these in the wild for over 20 years! 🕵️‍♂️

Back in the early 2000s, I remember seeing a VHS copy of this locked in the glass case at a Goodwill in Hillsboro, Oregon. They had it marked up to $20, which was wild for a tape back then. I actually had to walk out to my car just to get a signal on my Palm Centro—talk about a blast from the past—to research it. That might have been one of the first "BOLOs" (Be On the Lookouts) I ever figured out.

Once I got a closer look, it was pretty obvious that VHS was a fake, so I left it behind. But ever since then, I always scan the Disney section just in case. I saw this DVD for $1 and grabbed it without thinking.

Turns out, it’s a bootleg too. Since it's not authentic, I’m definitely not going to list it on eBay—condition transparency and building trust are everything in this business. My wife thinks I’m a bit nuts for being this excited about a bootleg find, but it’s all about the "treasure hunt" dopamine hit for me.

What do you think?
I know this title is pretty controversial these days. If you found an original, authentic copy in the bins for a buck, would you flip it or is it a "leave it" for you?

Drop a comment below—I'm curious where you guys stand on this one! 👇

02/05/2026

Getting ready to head down to the shop and pack some orders, all ready to go. But, the car is frosted over.

January was a bit of a whirlwind, wasn’t it? I just stepped away from the spreadsheets, and looking at the "why" behind ...
02/04/2026

January was a bit of a whirlwind, wasn’t it? I just stepped away from the spreadsheets, and looking at the "why" behind the numbers is always a reality check for this business.

Here is the January breakdown:

Total Revenue: $18,337

Items Sold: 324 (Shipping something every single day!)

Biggest Win: A 10K gold ring that found a new home for $629.99

The Reality Check
The biggest takeaway? Volume is great for keeping the algorithm awake, but the high-ticket items ($100+) were the ones doing the heavy lifting. Even though they only made up 10% of my total sales, they drove 43% of my revenue.

It’s a constant reminder that while the "bread and butter" items keep the gears turning, the "treasure hunt" for those big scores is where the actual growth lives. I’m still trying to find that sweet spot between listing a mountain of inventory and holding out for quality—some days it honestly feels like a toss-up.

I’m curious—how is your shop looking lately? Are you focusing on high-volume "quick flips" right now, or are you holding out for the big-ticket wins?

Looks like eBay’s trying to teach us how to spend more money again! But honestly, with the eBay for Business podcast end...
02/03/2026

Looks like eBay’s trying to teach us how to spend more money again! But honestly, with the eBay for Business podcast ending, I’m hoping this new webinar series on Thursday, Feb 19th, at 3 p.m. ET actually bridges that gap for the community.

The first session covers 2026 Ads and Strategy. I know it feels "pay-to-play" lately, but with the algorithm shifting so hard toward AI and predictive behavior, it might be worth a look to see what the "experts" are actually seeing on the backend.

I’m planning to check it out—always happy to pick up a new trick if it keeps the packages moving. Anyone else signing up, or are you just sticking to your own strategy for now?

Is it just me (edit: turns out it was just me!), or is eBay finally helping us out? 🤯I just spotted the 'Sell one like t...
02/02/2026

Is it just me (edit: turns out it was just me!), or is eBay finally helping us out? 🤯

I just spotted the 'Sell one like this' link directly under the search photos. No more clicking into the listing and waiting for it to load just to hit the button.

This is going to shave so much time off my listing workflow! 🏃💨 For a solo operation, these seconds add up fast.

Am I the last one to the party here, or is this a new rollout? 🥳 Drop a comment and let me know—did you guys already know about this?

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