My neighbor's garage sale made me question my whole 'side hustle' plan

I spent three months collecting stuff to flip online, but my neighbor Frank said, 'You're just moving junk from your house to someone else's for five bucks.' That hit hard because I had about $300 in old tools and books just sitting in boxes. Has anyone else had a simple plan fall apart after one blunt conversation?

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jana_price4mo ago

Did you catch that piece on NPR about how most people actually lose money on side hustles like flipping? I mean, Frank's advice might've saved you a chunk of change in the long run.

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sethb456mo ago

Frank's comment about moving junk is harsh but maybe he's got a point. Try selling just one box first to see if it's worth your time.

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kelly.keith6mo ago

Oh man, that reminds me of my buddy who tried to sell his old DVDs. He spent a whole weekend taking pictures and making listings. Ended up making like twelve bucks total. It was brutal.

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