A SAVVY woman has revealed how she makes a profit by flogging second-hand items.
The company owner, who goes by Sole Sister online, shared her secret to packing the latest shoes and making a profit from them.
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On social media, the woman revealed she spent £3,300 on a mystery bag of Adidas trainers from a wholesaler – hoping to make her money back from the hefty purchase.
She wrote: “I spent £300 on a bag of pre-loved Adidas trainers.
“Let’s see if it was worth it…”
When she opened the bag, she realized she had hit the jackpot as stacks and stacks of Adidas Spezials and Sambas came flying out.
Both pairs, who are classified as athletic trainers for courts they have become the must-have shoe for summer thanks to their elegant design and multiple colors.
But that means it’s become increasingly difficult to find them in stores and online.
“Starting off strong! Pink glitter Adidas shorts are literally always sold out,” she said as she held up her first prize.
Nextit was a pair of beige Sambas and also a pair of blue ones.
She also found a pair of bright red Spezials, which she was ‘holding back tears’ for as she knew they would sell instantly.
The second-hand buyer and dealer also purchased the shoes in black and white and pink and black.
In the end, she had over 20 pairs of shoes in her bag which she was excited about and listed them on her Depop store.
She wrote: “They will be available in my next Depop release!”
Looking at their online store, it looks like the retailer actually made their money back on the mysterious shoe bag.
She is currently selling the different styles for £80 on average – with the rarest ones costing £90 each.
Where to find mystery boxes
MYSTERY boxes are becoming increasingly popular, with people interested in taking a chance on purchasing one. But where can you get one?
Charity stores
Many charity shops have started putting together mystery boxes as a way of getting rid of stock that they would otherwise be unable to sell. While you can never guarantee what you will receive, these boxes are usually cheaper than those purchased elsewhere.
eBay
Many retailers use eBay to sell their inventory, with options on the auction site including unclaimed baggage or package returns all bundled together in a mystery box. It’s not like a normal ‘auction’ though – there will usually be a buy now price, so it’s like any other internet transaction.
Online retailers
As the popularity of mystery boxes increases, other retailers have begun selling them in hopes that they will be a hit with customers. Take a look at sites like Amazon, Etsy, and Wowcher, and you’ll often find that mystery boxes are also listed by genre.
If there’s a specific niche mystery box you’re looking for, it’s always worth seeking it out. There are so many websites out there that sell mystery boxes that you will undoubtedly find what you are looking for.
As with purchasing anything online, make sure you buy from a reputable retailer and a secure website.
The video has since gone viral on her TikTok account @solesistersuk with more than 1.1 million views and 114 thousand likes.
People were quick to congratulate the businessman on his acquisition and wanted to snag a pair for themselves.
One person wrote: “Ok where did you get that from.”
Another commented: “That’s an INSANE amount of £300.”
“How did you buy all this?” wrote a third.
“I get stock from a variety of places. I won’t share exact supplier details on TikTok, but if anyone is interested in doing something similar, I’m happy to offer advice if they message me,” the business owner responded.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “I NEED THIS.”
“It’s worth it – a pair costs around £100,” said a fifth.
Someone added: “LUCK.”
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