Used tennis rackets that cost five bucks. That is what garage sale hunter @saturdaymorninghustle calls the find of the week after a big morning of haggling at three sales. The rackets turned out to be Serena Williams models, and online pricing suggests the pair could be worth far more than he paid.
He expected maybe $25 or $30. When he checked, the estimate came back at about $130 for the pair, and eBay listings backed it up. Because the rackets have some chips, he does not expect to get that much, but he says that if he can make $100 he will be super happy.
The rackets were only the capstone. He filmed his whole haul, including what he paid, what he thinks each piece will fetch, and some lessons about when a deal is a deal.
The Little Wins That Add Up
His first purchases were two Xbox One games at $2 apiece. He says they go for around $8 to $12 each, and he likes these small purchases because they add up over time. Next came an Espeon Pokemon stuffed animal in very nice condition, which he thinks could bring about $50 on eBay.
The Pokemon Nintendo Switch joysticks are the other star of the haul. The seller started at $20, and after a little friendly haggling, and because he was buying a lot of other items, he got them for $15. He says they sell on eBay for about $30, so he figures he will easily double his money. He has already put them on Facebook Marketplace, and people have been messaging him about them.
Four boxes of Dragon Ball Z cards cost $10 total, with roughly 20 to 40 cards per box. He admits he knows nothing about the cards, so it is a small gamble, but he likes that it pushes him to learn something new.
A Kendrick Lamar record cost $5 and could go for around $15 online. Along with it he bought a Crosley record player for $30. The list price is about $45 to $50, so he does not expect to profit on it, but he wanted one to play music in his garage.
Backpacks, A Bat And A Few Lessons
At another sale he picked up two Loungefly backpacks, one with a Lelo theme and one with baby Grogu. One has already sold, and after sales tax and shipping he figures he will clear about $10. As he put it, ten bucks is ten bucks. The Grogu backpack cost $4, and he plans to list it on Facebook Marketplace for around $20.
He also paid $20 for a Rawlings Pro baseball bat. It sells new for about $40, so he will still double his money, but he calls it a learning lesson and notes it would be perfect for anyone who wants a signed bat from a famous player. He started the day with a little Loungefly and a bat, which he called a good way to begin.
From a third sale came a set of classic putters, which he thinks will sell quickly, and a Charlie Brown ornament that he bought for his mom, a big Charlie Brown and Snoopy fan. His tip is simple: if you see something you think your mom would love, buy it for her.
From the same seller he took a Samsung Blu-ray player, a Sony radio and a Philips speaker, all for $10. Sony radios can fetch roughly $40 to $80, so even a $40 sale on the Blu-ray player would put him in the green.
Bundles And Seasonal Picks
Billiard balls cost him $5 and typically resell for $25 to $50. He plans to list them around $30 or $35. He also paid $30 for a Butterball electric turkey fryer, worth about $100 to $125, and with Thanksgiving coming up he is listing it for $100 to $120.
Other deals were on offer that day too, including tennis jackets two for $5 and a kayak for $60 with everything included, showing how many bundle options a single sale can offer.
Why The Rackets Win
He says there are always people looking for tennis rackets. Many of them are not tennis players but want to pick up the hobby quickly, so they search Facebook Marketplace. That steady demand, plus a famous name on the frames, makes his five-dollar pair stand out from the pile.
What You Can Take From This
- Small buys count. A $2 game that resells for $10 is a good return, and a few of those add up.
- Always look up the name on a piece of sporting gear. A signature model can be worth several times a generic one.
- Check recent eBay sales before you buy, and be honest about condition. The chips on these rackets are why he is aiming for $100 instead of $130.
- Think about the season. A turkey fryer in the weeks before Thanksgiving is easier to sell than in July.
- Do not fear a small gamble on something unfamiliar, like the Dragon Ball Z boxes, as long as the price is low.
His haggling style is friendly and straightforward. At one early sale he told the sellers about his little YouTube channel, and they said they had seen it. He thanked them and walked away after paying about $70 for a pile of items that he figures will pay for themselves.
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