Episode #124
Are There TOO MANY Resellers Now? Is Sourcing Getting Too Competitive? (E124)
Are there simply TOO MANY resellers now? In Episode 124 of the Finders Flippers Resell Podcast, Stewart and Wes dig into whether sourcing at estate sales, yard sales, thrift stores and other secondhand markets has become more competitive than ever.We talk about the growing number of shoppers researching items on their phones, whether social media has created unrealistic expectations about reselling, how Google Lens and instant sold comps have changed the game, and whether old-fashioned product knowledge still gives experienced sellers an advantage.We also ask whether thrift stores are now competing directly with their own customers by researching and selling higher-value donations online.Then Stewart shares his experience sourcing the 2026 US 127 World’s Longest Yard Sale in Tennessee—including a disappointing first day, a MUCH better second day, Flow Blue china, vintage records, postcards and some early sales from his finds.Finally, we answer the big question: Is there still room for new resellers in 2026? Let us know in the comments: Are you seeing more reseller competition where YOU source? Like, subscribe and join us on the road to 1,000 subscribers!00:00 Welcome to Finders Flippers Episode 12401:34 Are Estate Sales Becoming Too Competitive?03:35 Why There Are More Resellers Everywhere05:12 The Problem With Early Yard Sale Shoppers07:39 Estate Sale Crowds & Sourcing Strategies10:41 Crazy Estate Sale Stories & Hidden Gems12:47 Has Social Media Created Too Many Resellers?15:21 Has Technology Made Everyone a Reselling Expert?18:22 Is Knowledge Still a Reseller's Biggest Advantage?19:42 Are Thrift Stores Competing With Their Customers?23:43 US 127 World's Longest Yard Sale Results32:24 Is There Still Room for New Resellers in 2026?#Reselling #eBaySeller #ResellerCommunity #EstateSales #YardSales
