Think flipping dollar store items is too hard? Do you have a hard time believing that retail arbitrage is possible? This post is going to show you exactly how to make money from Dollar Tree with 6 items that are all priced under a dollar. These items are not clearance items nor limited time specials, they are items you can buy anytime both online or in store. Let’s take a look at how to make money with these 6 items from the Dollar Tree.
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How To Make Money With These 6 Items From Dollar Tree (Part 1)
1. Garden Collection Metal Plant Hangers, 30 in.
You can buy a case of 36 for $36 dollars or 4 at a time.
Lowest price locally at home improvement store is between $5-10 dollars!
Tip: Sell these on Craigslist or at Garage Sales.
2. Moisturizing Cream
You can buy a case of 12 for $12 dollars.
Lowest price on Amazon is $5 dollars! That would mean profit would be close to $48 dollars (before fees)!
3. Cocoa Butter Lotion
You can buy a case of 24 for $24 dollars.
Lowest price on Amazon is $7 dollars! That would mean profit would be close to $144 dollars (before fees)!
Tip: Raise prices in the summertime and lower prices in the winter.
4. Large Laminated Mandala Fashion Tote Bags
You can buy a case of 24 for $24 dollars.
Lowest price on Amazon is $5 dollars! That would mean profit would be close to $196 dollars (before fees)!
Tip: Sell in sets of 3 or 5.
5. Aloe Vera Gel
You can buy a case of 24 for $24 dollars.
Lowest price on Amazon is $7 dollars! That would mean profit would be close to $144 dollars (before fees)!
Tip: Raise prices in the summertime and lower prices in the winter.
6. Tealight Candleholders
You can buy a case of 24 for $24 dollars.
Lowest price on Amazon is $4-6 dollars! Assuming average sold price at $5 dollars, that would mean profit would be close to $196 dollars (before fees)!
Tip: Sell in sets and make sure you use flattering pictures.
In Conclusion
Hopefully, you can now see that retail arbitrage with dollar store items is definitely doable. Not only is it doable but it can also be highly profitable. Sure you aren’t going to make a lot off each unit but those who make a living off flipping have hundreds to thousands of items for sale at any given time. I’ve decided to make this post part one of a series of posts showcasing items you can flip from the Dollar Tree. So stay tuned for the next installments. Good Luck!
Ready for Part 2? How To Make Money With These 6 Items From Dollar Tree (Part 2).
Yup, from my time playing eve-online I have learned the best profit margins are on the cheapest items.
It may be a small profit but if you have a high volume its wait better than waiting for an expensive item to sell for a smaller margin.
I’m curious about the shipping on clay pots, I would think it would be a very dangerous situation.
Yup I agree Bryan. As for the clay pots good point but I believe you can secure them in a way to be safe for shipping. For example stacking them and then wrapping them in some bubble wrap.
Also… i noticed some of these items probably have expiration dates. Dollar tree deals with a lot of expired items. Any issues with expiration dates and upset customers?
If you’re picking these up from a store, it is something you can definitely check for. Have the associate replace any units that might be expired.
It just makes me nervous sometimes, when selling items that go on skin and face. What kind of trouble you may get into with crappy quality products.
Where do you flip them at? You say lowest price on… But you don’t say where to sell them or how.
I would think possibly Amazon or Shopify. You can try and see if that works. I’m going to try.
Linda
He states profit margins you can make with Amazon.. I don’t get your question
Why not, stores do the same thing. Buy cheap and sell for more, probably not from the Dollar Tree but the same concept. Why shouldn’t we get in on it too.
Are these items suitable for FBA?
Sure why not.
Sounds great in concept, but shipping and shipping materials, postage, and selling fees would eat up the profit easily ($5-$7 per item), making it break even at the most. Then there’s your time. FBA would be risky for new sellers since the upfront cost is $40 (no guarantee that you sell 40+ items per month. How do you explain these?
True but there are ways to save on shipping and shipping materials. I have another article that talks about that. Facebook market place, garage sales, Craigslist are also places that you can sell on without worry about shipping.