11 Best In-Demand Reselling Ideas for Beginners

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So, you’ve heard that reselling can be a nice (and lucrative) side hustle and are looking to get your own piece of the pie. We don’t blame you. Reselling is fun and may even turn into a full-time job down the line. 

But, the place where most aspiring resellers get stuck on is figuring out just what to resell. To find success, it has to turn over a profit and be something that people want to buy. If you’re facing a similar dilemma, here are 11 of the most in-demand reselling ideas for beginners. 

1. Digital printables

Be it art, planners, worksheets, invitation cards, fonts, stickers, sewing patterns, or exercise plans, selling printables (i.e. digital documents that your customers can buy and print at home themselves) is an easy way to turn your “thing” into a profitable reselling business.

For instance, if you’re a photographer, you could create lightroom presets and sell them. If you crochet, you could sell patterns with instructions for beginners. 

The best part is that you only need to design a single document. And there’s no manufacturing, stock handling, or shipping required! You get to create and sell something that you’re passionate about, and your customers get the physical version of the printables without spending an arm and a leg.

2. Vintage/ antique goods

Antique/ vintage goods are pretty much always in demand, especially because they are no longer in production/ can’t be found easily on stores. They evoke nostalgia in people, are unique and timeless, and make for great collectibles. And they sell for a pretty penny, too. 

If you’re good at sourcing antique or vintage items, know their value, demand, and how to price them properly, this could be your reselling niche. 

3. Reseller hosting

Reseller hosting is the reselling of web hosting resources. Basically, you’ll buy hosting services in bulk from web hosting providers and resell them to your clients for a profit under your own brand. You can even customize the plans for each client and include some extra add-ons according to their needs.

The best part about this is that the hosting providers typically take care of the technical stuff, such as security, server maintenance, and software updates. You only have to focus on finding buyers. Both you and the hosting provider get to make more sales while splitting the work in half. It’s a win-win!

4. Handmade goods

If you’re a crafty person who spends their free time working on handmade items, this could be your reseller calling. Handmade things get a lot of interest because they’re one-of-a-kind and can be customized to the customers’ unique tastes. There’s also something very thoughtful about a product that’s the result of a labor of love. 

So, whether you make candles, crochet toys, or jewelry, you can always give selling your handcrafted items a go. You may not be able to sell at the same volume as mass-produced items, but you can charge more and get some very loyal customers in the process. 

5. Sneakers

Do you go crazy for sneakers? Are you good at securing limited-edition sneakers? Maybe you have a collection of valuable sneakers in good condition at home. If so, reselling sneakers might be for you, especially with all the collaborations going on today. And the value of such limited-edition sneakers also tends to increase over time, so you could pad your bank account pretty nicely by selling them. 

You can either buy collectible sneakers at the market price and resell them for a profit or sell pre-loved sneakers for a good price. 

6. Clothing and accessories

Arguably, clothes and accessories are the most popular item in the world of reselling. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get in on it, too. After all, they are popular for a reason, right? Everybody loves clothes. Bonus points if they’re pre-loved and/ or affordable because of the sustainable angle they offer.

If you’re a fashionista with a closet full of clothes that you’d like to clear out, this could be your foray into reselling. Just make sure they are in good condition! Alternatively, you can also thrift or make your own clothes and accessories and resell them. 

7. Pet supplies

If you’re an animal lover, you probably already know this, but pet parents? They’re willing to do (and buy) anything for their pets to keep them comfy. This means personalized beds, customized leashes, collars and tags, and even portraits. 

If you’re particularly skilled in making any pet supplies, you can handcraft and sell these items with customizations. Are you a great artist? Offer custom-made portraits or sketches of pets. Even better if you can draw the pets in the style of funky little characters, like The Simpsons.

Alternatively, you can go the traditional route and buy pet items from wholesalers and resell them with a profit (ideally, by including some valuable add-ons, if possible). 

8. Furniture

Furniture reselling (also known as furniture flipping) can actually be a lucrative (and sustainable) niche – as long as you do it right. While you certainly can buy and resell brand new furniture, you can also buy second-hand ones for cheap prices, restore them, and sell them for a higher profit margin. Be warned, though, that this needs some effort and energy from your side.

It all depends on you, really. If you know how to pick out the diamonds from a sea of old furniture and can restore them well, you can flip furniture. Otherwise, you can go the good ole’ reselling route. 

9. Gifts

Gifts can be anything, from self-care boxes to wallets. They’re often handmade and include personalizations. No matter what type(s) of gifts you decide to sell, you can categorize them based on occasion, holidays, or relationship with loved ones. For instance, “gifts for mom,” or “gifts for housewarming.” You can even include a thoughtful letter or message from the buyer to the person they’re gifting it to. 

10. Wedding dresses

Let’s face it. Wedding dresses are expensive, often costing thousands of dollars. And, after the wedding, they pretty much just take up space in the closet. This is why many brides prefer shopping for pre-loved wedding gowns. Not only are they still in mint condition, they’re also way more affordable. 

You can make a business out of it by thrifting pre-owned wedding dresses from secondhand consignment shops and selling them for a profit online!

11. Refurbished electronics

If you have the gift of being tech-savvy enough to repair electronics and hate the thought of e-waste, refurbishing and selling gadgets might be a great idea for you. A lot of gizmo lovers trust old electronic devices over new ones simply because they’re made of a higher quality, so this niche can be quite profitable. Moreover, this is also a sustainable, eco-conscious, and more affordable alternative to many consumers. 

You can collect and repair old gadgets from your friends and family, thrift them, or buy them from secondhand stores in bulk!

How to find the right reselling niche for you

Once you start reselling, you’re probably going to be in it for the long haul, which means your niche needs to overlap with your interests and passion. This will keep you motivated when times are tough. Otherwise, you’re going to get pretty bored easily. Love making digital art? Sell stickers or downloadable planners. Spend your free time making your own bathcare products? Turn that into your niche!

But, your passion alone isn’t going to make a business, so the niche you choose has to have some demand. This entails market research to see whether people are interested in buying your products. 

Bottom line: The perfect niche for you is one that overlaps with your passion and has market demand. Want to learn more? Check out Wildly Successful Reselling that’s chock-full of insider secrets to help you succeed!