Passive income: NO

Earning passive income from flipping collectibles is challenging and rare. Most people actively engage in sourcing, evaluating, and selling items, which requires ongoing effort. Automation or outsourcing can help, but setting up effective systems is complex and costly. Only a few outliers achieve true passivity, often through significant initial investment and expertise. Many believe they can automate the process easily, but this is misleading. Realistically, it becomes passive for those with substantial capital and networks, while most continue to work actively to maintain income.