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A full-time vintage seller and owner of Angela's Vintage Shop, Angela Mandragiu, tells us that what inspired her to start reselling was her love for thrifting and finding special pieces with history and character.

"I’ve always enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, digging through boxes at car boot sales, charity shops… It’s like treasure hunting, and it always gives me that dopamine rush," she shares.

"At the same time, I was also looking for something flexible. I have three kids, and when I started, my youngest wasn’t in school yet. Even now that she is, it’s still very complicated to find a traditional job that actually fits into school hours, school holidays, and everything else that comes with being a parent. This business gave me the chance to work on my own terms and be there for my family when they need me."

Plus, she's a big advocate of sustainability. "The sustainability side of it really matters to me. I love that I can find new homes for old pieces that aren’t loved anymore and encourage people to decorate in a more thoughtful, eco-friendly way. It’s meaningful work, and it fits my life."

Meanwhile, a vintage seller and owner of Abigail's Artful Abode, Abigail Lopez, started reselling as a side hustle to realize her dream.

"I started initially way back when eBay first started in the 90s because I had a house-building project and needed a side hustle to realize my dream. Something I could do when I wasn't working my day job." 

Since we had the opportunity to speak with these seasoned resellers, we couldn’t resist asking for their advice, starting with how to tell if an item is worth selling. Both agree that doing research is the best method for this.

"I use Google Lens and eBay Sold Listings. Personally, items that are low value aren't worth selling to me. Time is valuable, and it takes just as much time to list something that's valued at $50 as something that's only worth a couple of dollars, especially if there are a million listings for the same item," Lopez explains.

"The most important things are the visual potential and the market value. I tend to spend a lot of time on Pinterest and following home decor accounts, just admiring how people decorate their spaces in different styles. Over time, I’ve developed an eye for pieces that have real potential, things that might not look like much at first but would look beautiful styled in the right home," adds Mandragiu.

"When I’m out sourcing, I usually start by asking myself, 'Would I want this in my own home?' But I also keep in mind that not everyone has the same taste as me, so I look for quality pieces that might fit other styles too. I’m always more charmed by cottagecore or traditional pieces."