Reselling Guides

The death pile — unsold stock sitting in your spare room — is the number one profit killer for resellers. Here's how to avoid it and what to do if you already have one.

A practical step-by-step plan to reach £1,000 net profit from UK auction reselling, starting from zero knowledge and zero stock.

A no-nonsense breakdown of the best tools for eBay resellers — from finding stock to tracking profit. Includes free and paid options for every stage of the reselling process.

Buyer's premium is the hidden cost that catches most new auction bidders off guard. Here's exactly what it is, how much it costs, and how to factor it into your maximum bid calculation.

Overbidding is the number one way resellers lose money at auction. Here's the exact formula to calculate your maximum bid before you place it — accounting for buyer's premium, fees, postage and your target profit.

You don't need to own stock to start reselling. Here's how to identify winning products, list them before buying, and only purchase once you've made a sale.

Most auction lots sell for fair value. But some sell for a fraction of what they're worth — and knowing how to find them consistently is what separates profitable resellers from the rest.

You don't have hours to research every lot in a 400-item auction. Here's the fast-filter system that experienced resellers use to identify the 5% worth bidding on.

Most resellers lose money on their first auction lot — not because they overpaid at the hammer, but because they didn't understand the fees stacked on top. Here's the full picture.

Most casual resellers don't realise they may have UK tax obligations. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what HMRC expects, when you need to declare, and how to prepare.

Most resellers default to eBay for everything. That's leaving serious money on the table. Here's exactly how each major UK platform compares — and how to choose the right one per item.