Master the Art of Flipping
Stop guessing. Start tracking. Calculate your 2026 margins with precision below.
High-Yield Sectors 2026
Vintage Tech
The "Digital Nostalgia" Wave
Gen Z is rejecting hyper-polished tech for "aesthetic imperfections".
- 2000s Digicams: Canon PowerShot, Nikon Coolpix.
- VCRs & CRT TVs: Horror/Cult VHS collecting hardware.
Trading Cards
Event-Driven Appreciation
Markets driven by cultural catalysts like the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon.
- Pokémon 30th (2026): Vintage WotC & 96-99 Japanese sets.
- Women’s Sports: WNBA/Soccer rookie cards (Caitlin Clark era).
"Forever" Flips
Mid-Century & Restoration
ROI driven by labor and consistent liquidity rather than just timing.
- Furniture: MCM dressers. ROI comes from sanding/refinishing.
- Watches: Seiko & Vintage Casio.
ROI Calculator
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Results
Tip: If your ROI is under 100%, consider if the time spent sourcing and listing is worth the cash return.
Strategic Toolkit
Sourcing
EstateSales.net for local pickups, Goodwill "Bins" for pound pricing, and FB Marketplace.
Comps (Comparables)
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Tracking
Simple spreadsheets: Item Name, Buy Date, COGS, Sold Date, Sale Price, Fees, Net Profit, ROI.