$1742.20 in One Day from Leftovers? Amazon – Quick & Dirty Guide II
Leftover Gold - How to Profit from Overlooked, Under-Appreciated, and Odd-ball Items
Imagine you're looking for products to sell on Amazon, have you been ignoring:
- Cassette tapes?
- Cookbooks?
- VHS Tapes?
- Video Games?
Do you just ignore the clearance shelf at your local Walmart or Staples?
If you answered "yes" to any of those questions - you are probably missing "leftover gold."
My $1742.20 Day - Two Stores
Normally, I don't calculate the value of my "finds" at the end of a day of scouting for products. However, last week I did.
I only went to two stores, and the (conservative) total value of the products I picked up was $1742.20.
The funny thing is: there were lots of other people at those stores - many of them selling the same things as me. Many of them are also selling on Amazon. Plus, I picked up a bunch of my items AFTER they had already gone over the merchandise.
Why did they miss those valuable items? And why did I spot them?
A lot of it has to do with these three things:
- Methods - It dawned on me that by doing some things differently than my competition, I was finding some great products.
- Attitude - While watching some of the other shoppers, I noticed some things that showed how they view people, and products. Then I did the opposite.
- Equipment - I watched seller after seller pile items in their basket on a hunch. Then I followed behind and picked up their leftovers - it was like putting cash in a basket.
Was that just an exceptional day? No - it was a good day, but pretty typical. I'm a bulldog when I scout - my goal is to never leave empty-handed. I will squeeze some profit out of every sale or store I visit.
"Leftover Gold"
Did you know that the "Forty-Niners" didn't get all of the gold in the 1849 California Gold Rush?
Some miners went home broke - leaving gold that was right under their feet. Why?
- Methods - They didn't know how to find the gold.
- Attitude - They were looking for quick and easy riches. They didn't want to dig!
- Equipment - Some just didn't have the proper equipment, and didn't want to invest in it to get the gold.
Sound familiar?
Does it sound like you? Don't feel bad, I used to have every single one of those problems.
But I have figured out the solution, and just as I did with the first Quick & Dirty Guide to Amazon - I have written from my own experiences in the new Amazon - The Quick & Dirty Guide II, Leftover Gold.
This new 82-page guide is based on the three areas that make the difference between finding the gold or leaving it behind.
My goal in writing it is to help you look in areas you may currently be missing. It's not all about selling books - this information works with anything you can sell online. You'll also see several items from my $1742 day.
Inside you'll find out:
- Why Amazon Prime customers should be your prime targets - and how to reach them
- Why I sincerely hope booksellers continue to ignore cookbooks
- How to approach local merchants and get more inventory than you can handle
- Why some VHS tapes will still bring hundreds of dollars - (I used this information to get over $155 in VHS tapes - and I only spent $7.25)
- How you can get all the "leftover" products you can handle, right in your hometown
If you've ever been discouraged because you couldn't find valuable products to sell on Amazon or eBay - this book will help.
If you've ever arrived at a sale late - only to find things picked over - you'll see why you can relax and still pick up profitable items.
Get your copy of Amazon - The Quick & Dirty Guide II, Leftover Gold right now.
Buy it right now for only
$19.97
As always with my products, if you're not satisfied just let me know. You will receive a full refund.
{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }
Hi Steve. As you know, I’m a big fan, and your books have changed my life. I’ve even corresponded with Skip McGrath about how you have helped me. I’m going to buy this new book now, without even reading the ad copy. That’s how much I believe in your wisdom and the quality of your information! Rock on, Steve! — James
Remember that going out scouting is not the only way to make some nice money in this business. I bring all the books to ME!
Adam- I don’t follow your comment about “I bring all the books to ME !” ???? please explain…..
Steve I need your help. I bought the first quick and dirty guide. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE MONEY. I GOT THE ASELLER TOOL FOR MY CELL PHONE. I TOOK THAT STEP. HERE IS MY PROBLEM , EVERY THRIFT STORE I.’M VISITING ALREADY COMBS THROUGH THERE STUFF AND SELL THE VALUABLE STUFF BEFORE THEY PUT IT ON THE SHELF. I HAVE ASKED THEM AT THE COUNTER IF RHETORICAL DO AND ALL OF THE STORES ARE SAYING THAT THEY SALE ALL THE VALUABLE STUFF FIRST. THEY HAVE A PRIVATE PERSON COME IN AND LIST ALL THERE VALUABLE STUFF. THEN THEY PUT THE CRAPPY STUFF WITH HIGH SALES RANKING ON THERE SHELFS. I MEAN I GO INTO AND SPEND HOURS SCANNING EVERYBOOK. AND EVERY BOOK HAS A BAD SALES RANKING. WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST.
Tami, I believe Adam use a creative strategy like craigslist or certain types of advertising etc.. to bring books to him. It’s not very hard or common to have books to come to you. Hope this helps…good luck!
Hi Timothy,
Many thrift shops now list some of the rarer books online themselves, but many of the more common books are still worth selling. I have found books that are of little value on Amazon sell at a higher price on eBay. I often sell books in lots on eBay by author or subject for books that would be non-profitable to sell individually.
I like a lot of Steve’s stuff but I am a little leery of clearance stuff at Walmart. Usually there is a reason Walmart has to put it on clearance: It didn’t sell cos no one wanted it. I have a lot of things I bought off those shelves and could never sell on ebay or amazon. Amazon used book sales are a hard sell too. $1 profit doesn’t make it worth the hassle in my opinion. Sure occationally you get a lucky find but the stores and most private sellers are smart and look up value before selling their stuff.
Cedric, As “Leftover Gold” points out, there can be many reasons why something goes on clearance. It could be last year’s model, the store may end a relationship with the vendor, or it could be a seasonal change. Even if “nobody wanted it” at a particular store, Amazon and eBay offer a worldwide market. There is a good chance clearance items will sell online when they would not sell in a local market.
Regarding your statement that “Amazon used book sales area a hard sell…” – well, maybe this isn’t for you.
I have found one thrift store that does sell the good stuff first; so, I just don’t go that one anymore. Another thrift store that I go to had lots of gold! Last Friday I went to that one and found 3 textbooks; did the scan and almost fell over! I bought them each for $1.91 and they sold within 48 hours of being listed for $94.95, 90.25 and $119.95!!! “There’s gold in them thar stores”!! Keep exploring – you’ll find gold!!
A lot of “commercial” thrift stores – like Goodwill do sell their valuable products & books online. There are plenty of lesser known thrift stores that do not sell anything online – Salvation Army stores in my area are great for online sellers. In addition, you can find inventory at places like Cosco if you know what you are looking for.
Timothy,
Thrift stores are not really the #1 place to depend on for merchandise. They are lower on the rung. What is the #1 source of merchandise are the library book sales. They are everywhere and are always happening throughout the year. You just have to use a combination of sources: book sales, thrift stores, garage/estate sales, and auctions to keep the inventory flowing. It has to be constant and have to be proactive to continue to look for it everywhere. One place should not be your only and prime source. That would not be reliable nor successful.
If the same thrift store continues to net you duds, then it is not worth going there again. It’s not worth your time and energy to spend it there. Put a value on your time, focus on the places that have consistently given you good finds.
Hi Steve,
There you go letting out the secrets again! I have found the gold just as you have described in ad copy. So as you can expect…. I am buying the book to see where it might be so obvious that I am missing it. I have loaded up 2 grocery carts before.
Did you ever get the thrift stores database downloaded to your GPS to save time in finding the not so obvious ones?
Jim
Hi, do you need to have read the first book in order to benefit from this one?
Hi Colm, No, the first Quick & Dirty Guide is not a prerequisite to the second. The first discusses where to find books, CDs, and DVDs and how to profit from them. The second covers more non-media, and items that are commonly overlooked when scouting for things to sell. Of course, I recommend them both though!