Reddit's r/Flipping community regularly shares actual earnings data, and the numbers from early 2026 paint an interesting picture of what's still working in the reselling game.
The headline stat: Multiple resellers report averaging ~$25 profit per item when sourcing exclusively from thrift stores and selling on eBay. At 4 items per hour (sourcing, listing, and shipping combined), that's roughly $100/hr of effective work.
What sells best right now according to the community:
- Name-brand clothing and shoes (Nike, Patagonia, North Face)
- Vintage cameras and lenses
- Musical instruments
- Small kitchen appliances
- Video games and retro electronics
The sourcing strategy that keeps coming up: Don't rely on one source. The most consistent flippers rotate between thrift stores, estate sales, yard sales, flea markets, and consignment shops. One user described filling a car at estate sales and reselling items for $50-$500 profit each on Etsy.
Reddit users report $300-$800/month is very doable working just weekends. The key insight? Learn what moves fast, not just what's valuable. A $15 profit item that sells in 2 days beats a $100 profit item that sits for 3 months.
Relevant moonlites to explore: 
Thrifter, Flipping items on Craigslist, and Clothes Flipping.
Sources: r/Flipping, r/sidehustle, March 2026