How do I source from garage sales for reselling in Australia?
Search Gumtree and Facebook Events for 'garage sale' in your suburb on Thursday night — new listings peak then. Arrive early; the best items go in the first 30 minutes. Bring cash in small denominations and use Google Lens to check eBay sold values before buying. Bundle multiple items with one seller for a discount. Be polite and move quickly — you're competing with other pickers. Weekends after public holidays often see better garage sales from people who've had time to clear out.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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