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Written by: The Green Room

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Copyright © September 2014 by The Green Room

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be

reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any

means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,

recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission in

writing from the publisher.

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Introduction

Welcome to the first production from the admin staff of The Green

Room. Our experience with members of The Green Room and the reseller

community at large have made us realize that many beginner and

intermediate hustlers out there are looking to step up their game. Even the

expert resellers are always on the lookout to fine-tune their knowledge. We

decided the best way to help fulfill this need would be by creating a guide,

one that people can relate to and learn from.

We spent a couple months generating content and are now proud to

present this guide for your learning pleasure. Before jumping into the

information, however, you will need to know how to use this guide to its

fullest extent. It’s paramount that you look at this guide with an open mind.

Try to associate the pictures with the items and brands, and study the guide

frequently. We designed the guide specifically to have items that anyone

can find. That’s correct—you will find a decent amount of this stuff out

there in the field; you only need to start looking.

We purposely decided against placing absolute pricing information in

this guide. Markets and prices are always changing. People also differ on

how they view item condition. Many factors are at hand when pricing the

items in this guide, one of the most important being what you paid for the

item in the first place. The guide is exactly what it is—a guide. It’s meant to

be a beacon, a light pointing you in the correct direction. Ultimately, you

will still need to sail the boat yourself, if you follow our metaphor.

Within the information about each item, we include several important

things to consider before purchasing. First, we provide an inspection hint

and discuss what to look for in terms of condition. Think of it as a test of

whether the item is worth buying. The suggestions are geared to help you

make money when you sell and save money by not purchasing an item in

poor condition in the first place.

The second part of each item description involves guidance on which

channel to market the product. This is not an absolute, and you may have

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better luck selling an item via a different avenue than the ones we suggest.

However, this section will tell you the places that have worked the best for

us as the admins.

Third, each item in the guide has a difficulty-to-sell rating. This rating

takes into account the size of the prospective market as well as the effort

you will need to expend to bring the item to the market. We must add,

though, that people may differ in their opinions about difficulty. The truth

we have found through The Green Room and through others out there in

YouTube land is that each person has strengths and weaknesses and likely

will approach getting an item to the market in different ways. Be aware of

your own strengths and weaknesses when considering an item’s rating.

Fourth, we give a how-to-spot suggestion that tells someone looking

from a bird’s-eye perspective how to zero in on the relevant item. Garage

sales and thrift stores are often overflowing with items. Having a wide view

and an open mind is priceless in this business. The how-to-spot suggestion,

along with the pictures, will help you zero in on these profitable sellers. For

example, if you see something you think might be a crawler body, the how-

to-spot suggestion will help you further determine whether the item is

indeed the type of thing you should be looking deeper into or buying.

One of the best parts of this guide is the Green Room Score. Here we

tell you about the goldmine item, the sure shot in a profit sense. Assuming

you’re buying at a decent price, the Green Room Score will pay you well.

The item or items in this section will be Holy Grail types of items, but

finding them certainly will not be farfetched either. Just don’t expect to

come across these very often because, truthfully, that’s what a Holy Grail

item is in the first place, right? If you end up finding something from the

Green Room Score section, you’ll never forget it because you’ll know what’s

up!

The Green Room Tip is a section where we give you an extra

important tip, something that may not necessarily fit in other sections. It’s

all still relevant stuff though, so we decided to put this section in here and

there throughout the guide. Regardless if you see the section or not, pay

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attention to all parts of the guide, as each section will help you become

more accustomed to hustling some great stuff.

Lastly, for some items, we’ve included a Best Brands or Best Models

section. It’s not a comprehensive section, and it’s definitely not telling you

to purchase only those brands. Instead, it lists some brands that we as

admins have noticed are the safe ones to risk money on. Of course, if your

purchasing habits are uninformed or undisciplined, then you can certainly

still mess up hustling an item in the Best Brands or Best Models section.

We appreciate you either purchasing this guide or joining The Green

Room. Each publication we put out promises to be packed with focused

direction and sound money-making advice. We wish you the best of luck in

your quest to supplement your income stream, and we are proud of you for

taking a step into your personal education. Treat this guide as the gateway

into an incredible income stream, and don’t forget to show us, The Green

Room admin staff, your support by telling others about our publications,

offerings, and The Green Room itself if you’re a current member. We hope

to deliver more amazing content for everyone in the future. With that being

said, go enjoy the guide!

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Vintage Steel-Frame Road Bicycles

Inspection: Turn bike over, check tubes at joints for cracks, and check

for dings or excessive rust. Spin wheels to see if wobbly. Test shifters to

see if they move and shift gears.

Avenues: craigslist, eBay

Difficulty to Sell (1–5):1

How to Spot: Frame tubing is typically smaller than aluminum or

carbon. Gear shifters on the down tube or on the stem. Lugged frame—

tubes look as if they’re pushed together by joints, not welds.

Green Room Tip: Garage sales and thrift stores will likely have the

cheapest ones.

Best Brands: Peugeot, Raleigh, Trek, Fuji, Masi, Schwinn, Bianchi

Green Room Score: Peugeot PX10, any vintage Italian bike frame

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Nerf Soft Dart Guns

Inspection: Pull back loading mechanism to see if air loads in. Pull

trigger (non battery ones). Test ammo clip to see if it loads and holds

inside the gun. Test tripods, stands, and clip on devices (sights, dot

pointers, shields) to make sure they clip or operate properly.

Avenues: craigslist, eBay, Amazon


How to Spot: Guns will typically be yellow and orange—sometimes

blue and orange. Rare colors are clear, neon green, and red.

Green Room Tip: Many guns fetch $35+ on eBay. Sell the scopes,

red/green dot laser sights, 18-dart clips, ammo drums, sniper

attachments, shields, and tripods on eBay. Check eBay for the guns and

setups that need to have all parts together; don’t sell parts off a gun that

contribute to the gun’s overall value. Check your pile for extra parts that

you can sell on eBay. Always buy piles or singles that are super cheap.

Make a large pile of the parts with no value and place an ad on craigslist.

Garage sales are the cheapest place to find deals.

Green Room Score: Blue Long shot CS-6 with sniper scope and barrel

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BOB Jogging Strollers

Inspection: Check to make sure it folds correctly (red handle on lower

back of stroller plus two tabs on the handlebar). Check front

swivel/fixed wheel button (on front). Check for tears, rips, excessive

grip wear.

Avenues: craigslist


How to Spot: Plastic five-spoke wheels. Suspension on the sides of the

stroller. Hood has a peek window and can fold to full shade, half shade,

or quarter shade.

Green Room Tip: Buy low even with excessive grip wear (can be

replaced). If stroller ―tracks‖ incorrectly, the fixed/swivel switch has an

alignment screw nearby that sets the tracking.

Green Room Score: Double BOB Revolution stroller

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Pearl Snap Shirts

Inspection: Hold shirt up to light to look for holes. Check all pearls for

cracks or chips. Inspect for obvious stains or tears.

Avenues: craigslist, eBay, antique booth


How to Spot: Buttons look like pearls. Western or cowboy style.

Green Room Tip: Stay away from modern-day mass-produced shirts.

Best Brands: Rockmount, H Bar C, Rustler, Wrangler, Ely Plains, Dee

Cee, JCPenney, Ely Cattleman Levis

Green Room Score: Rockmount ―themed‖ shirts.

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Hiking Boots, Modern Day

Inspection: Check for missing or damaged eyelets. Check if soles are

separating from the main body.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Very strong construction—typically leather or tough

nylon. Many have Vibram soles. Laces have multicolored look.

Green Room Tip: GORE-TEX (waterproof) models tend to carry more

value.

Best Brands: Asolo, Zamberlan, Vasque, The North Face, La Sportiva,

Garmont, Danner, Lowa, Salomon

Green Room Score: Asolo TPS 520GV

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Legos

Inspection: Is it brand-new and sealed? Is the box open but complete?

Loose?

Avenues: Complete sets, eBay and Amazon; loose Legos, eBay

Difficulty to sell (1–5):1, new in box; 3, loose and separated

How to Spot: Make sure individual pieces are printed with the Lego

name on the interlocking nubs. Mega Bloks may look similar to the

untrained eye, but they are not worth much loose.

Green Room Tip: Sealed sells best, followed by complete sets, then

loose Legos. You can divide them up by similar pieces and color. Mini

figures can do very well separated out, especially if you research which

set they belong to. The websitehttp://brickset.com/is a great resource for

instructions and piece lookup. Use the instructions on the site to build an

open-box set to see if it is complete. A strange piece can help with

reverse lookup to figure out what set it belongs to.

Green Room Score: Any sealed box that is out of production

http://brickset.com/

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Trunk/Hatch Bike Racks

Inspection: All bike mounting straps should be present. Nothing should

be cracked. Check contact pads for rips or excessive wear. Car-mounting

straps should not be cut or frayed. All adjustable parts should move

freely.

Avenues: craigslist


How to Spot: Bike-mounting straps and the overall shape is a dead

giveaway.

Green Room Tip: Make sure you know how it mounts before you sell

it; you may have to help the buyer mount it.

Best Brands: Saris, Yakima, Thule

Green Room Score: Saris Bones Rack

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Vintage Snapback Hats

Inspection: Check all snaps for damage, brim for crease, and sweatband

for discoloration. You can restore shape and clean them, but the better

condition you find them in, the more they will sell for.

Avenues: eBay, Etsy

Difficulty to Sell (1–5): 2

How to Spot: Flashy, colorful sports teams. Big logos will stick out. Old

team logos and mascots. Sometimes will have a wool material

component. Made in the USA.

Green Room Tip: New old stock with tags can bring big money. If you

find an awesome one in rough shape, you can restore it. Here are

instructions on how to restore a snapback:

http://youtu.be/6AfO65tIZXY.

Best Brands: Sports Specialties, Logo Athletic, Starter, The Game

Green Room Score: Vintage Mighty Ducks with shark-tooth motif

http://youtu.be/6AfO65tIZXY

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Keurig Coffee Machines

Inspection: Check for completeness: K-cup, water reservoir, water

reservoir top, mug plate. Check for cleanliness: Does it have major signs

of use? Foggy reservoir? Is it dirty? Plug it in and turn it on.

Avenues: Facebook for-sale groups, craigslist, eBay, Amazon


How to Spot: Water reservoir sticking out the side. Chrome handle

sticking out from front of machine.

Green Room Tip: People want clean, so either clean it yourself or make

sure you buy them already clean and complete. They are a bulkier ship,

but don’t forget a local sale on craigslist or a Facebook for-sale group.

Test it by making a cup of coffee for yourself. Here areKeurig’s

recommendations on cleaning krg.bz/1kxIpe8.

Green Room Score: Keurig K75 Platinum (stainless-steel finish)

http://krg.bz/1kxIpe8

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Starbucks City Mugs

Inspection: Check for chipping paint in the form of cracks on the base

or the handle of the mug.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Solid color on inner surface.

Green Room Tip: Glance over the mugs, but don’t waste your time

looking one by one. They will stick out, and you will eventually find

one. Here is a great resource on how to ship a mug:

http://youtu.be/e0vCEiU9uyg.

Green Room Score: Mostly any city mug

http://youtu.be/e0vCEiU9uyg

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Vintage Coleman Lanterns

Inspection: Make sure the glass is not cracked. A little patina is OK, but

the less the better. More importantly, make sure it works.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Look for green or red metallic lanterns. If it comes in the

original box, you’ll likely get an extra $20 from the buyer. Look at the

bottom of the lantern to date it.

Green Room Tip: Avoid modern lanterns that are made with plastic and

require batteries.

Green Room Score: Any metallic Coleman lantern

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Big Mouth Billy Bass

Inspection: Hard to inspect with the naked eye since it’s mechanical,

but just make sure it works by adding batteries or plugging it in.

Avenues: Amazon, eBay


How to Spot: Look for Billy Bass! It’s not difficult to spot, as it’s

unique, but it is somewhat difficult to source.

Green Room Tip: Always source with the box, especially when selling

on Amazon.

Green Room Score: Find the ones where the bass is standing; they are

extremely rare.

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Vintage Handheld Electronic Games

Inspection: If possible, find batteries and test that item powers on and

off.



How to Spot: Easy to find at thrift stores and garage sales. Always

source new ones in their original packaging. They bring from $50 to

$100.

Green Room Tip: Never pay more than $5.

Best Brands: Radica

Green Room Score: The poker games are valued the most.

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Vintage Concert T-shirts

Inspection: Make sure the graphics don’t have a lot of cracking. Look

for holes, especially in the armpit area.

Avenues: eBay

Difficulty to Sell (1–5): 3–4

How to Spot: Need to have patience and go through the T-shirt section

at thrift stores.

Green Room Tip: Look for artists that are deceased and bands that are

no longer together, as they bring in top dollar.

Best Brands: Various brands of T-shirts; the key is to find the right

artist.

Green Room Score: Prince, Michael Jackson, ’NSYNC

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VHS Movies

Inspection: Always source new VHS tapes still in the shrink-wrap.

Avenues: Amazon

Difficulty to Sell (1–5):3–5

How to Spot: Easy to spot, as yard sales and thrift stores have an

abundance of VHS tapes.

Green Room Tip: VHS tapes not being able to sell is a myth. Just

source smart and never pay more than $2for an individual tape.

Best Brands: Too many to count!

Green Room Score: Rare movies with limited to no release on DVD or

Blu-ray

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Vitamix Blenders

Inspection: Plug in to see if engine works. Look for cracks in glass.

Inspect the blade to assure it doesn’t have cracks or chips. Double-check

that all accessories are included. Make sure the clamps work properly on

the vintage models.

Avenues: eBay, craigslist


How to Spot: Vintage blenders are stainless steel; newer models are

mostly black, red, and white. The name can be found on the base of the

blender.

Green Room Tip: search the household category on craigslist or set up

an alert to receive an e-mail when a Vitamix blender is posted. These

can be found super cheap on craigslist.

Green Room Score: Newer models complete with all accessories

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Leather Baseball Gloves

Inspection: Be sure stitching is intact. Try to avoid gloves with lots of

market writings. Avoid gloves with a lot of odor. Double-check that the

inside of the glove still has a good amount of protective padding. Stay

away from gloves that are hard or overly stiff or that are flaking apart

due to water damage.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Will typically say ―leather‖ on the glove.

Green Room Tip: Always walk through the sporting section at the thrift

store; these are super abundant.

Best Brands: Wilson, Mizuno, Louisville Slugger, Rawlings, Nokana,

TPX

Green Room Score: Catcher’s glove or first-baseman mitt

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Barbell Weights

Inspection: Stay away from severely rusted barbells. Avoid chipped and

cracked items.

Avenues: craigslist, eBay local pickup


How to Spot: The actual weights are typically circular in shape with a

hole in the middle.

Green Room Tip: Focus on the weight. Depending on where you live,

weights typically sell between 50 cents to a dollar per pound. Find

dumbbells and barbells at garage sales for pennies on the dollar.

Best Brands: York, Jackson, Lou Ferrigno, ―standard weights‖

Green Room Score: Complete set of York Barbell weights

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Men’s Belts

Inspection: Be sure the belt holes aren’t torn and the buckle is attached

securely to the belt. Avoid belts with odd discolorations and heavy

creases. Higher-end brands may be counterfeited; check material and

details carefully to assure it feels real and high end. If any doubt, check

manufacture website for details or post pictures on a Facebook group to

get a second opinion.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Check either side for the brand and material. 100% leather

is usually the best!

Green Room Tip: Search for higher-end, designer-clothing brands to

make the most money. Look for odd or unique designs. Always give the

feel check; if it feels high quality, there is a good chance it may be worth

some good money.

Best Brands: See Green Room score. Also: Vineyard Vines, Orvis,

Allen Edmonds, Brooks Brothers, Harley-Davidson, Oakley

Green Room Score: High-end brands such as Gucci, Hermes, Prada,

Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Salvatore Ferragamo. Look for belts

with interesting materials, such as crocodile or lizard skin.

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Men’s Polo Shirts

Inspection: Check for stains, discolorations, and missing buttons. Avoid

items that appear to be overly stretched or shrunken.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Short sleeves, typically two or three upper buttons, collar.

Ralph Lauren polo shirts may have odd colors or themes.

Green Room Tip: Stick to the higher-end designer brands or shirts with

embroideries or odd colors or that are bigger sizes.

Best Brands: Vineyard Vines, Ermenegildo Zegna, Burberry, Diesel,

Southern Tide, Lacoste, Under Armour, Footjoy

Green Room Score: Vintage Ralph Lauren polo sport slam tennis shirt.

See the sold listings; there are a lot of these Ralph Lauren polo shirts

that can bring in well over a couple hundred dollars a pop!

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Trail Running Shoes

Inspection: Check soles for delaminating from main body. Check all

lace routing. Check for broken laces.

Avenues: Craigslist, eBay


How to Spot: Aggressive tread pattern, reinforced sides and front. Wide

stance. Guards on top to protect wearer from rocks.

Green Room Tip: Buy mint or barely used. You ideally want to see tiny

nubs on the primary nubs on the bottom of the shoe.

Best Brands: Salomon, Brooks, La Sportiva, Merrell, Mizuno

Green Room Score: Brooks Cascadia

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Vibram Five Fingers

Inspection: Check for delamination, especially at the toes. Check for

excessive wear inside.



How to Spot: They look like feet!

Green Room Tip: Wild colors do well. The boot ones have a great

market as well.

Green Room Score: Komodo, Spyridon, Speed XC

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Beer Mirrors

Inspection: Inspect for cracks. Inspect frame. Wear and tear on logos is

often OK.

Avenues: eBay, craigslist, antique booth, Etsy


How to Spot: Typically has wood, plastic, or thin metal border.

Green Room Tip: Beer mirrors attract tons of people. Place words like

―mancave,‖ ―pub,‖ and ―bar‖ in your title.

Best Brands: Milwaukee, Guinness, Yuengling

Green Room Score: Large Guinness mirror

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Cowboy Boots

Inspection: Look for extensive wear on soles as well as where the foot

bends while walking; that’s where most of the wear will be aside from

the sole itself.

Avenues: eBay, craigslist, antique booth, Etsy


How to Spot: All-leather construction, pointed or rounded front.

Green Room Tip: Higher resale boots will be those made of ostrich,

animal belly, snakeskin, gator, or those with the head of the animal at

the front.

Best Brands: Lucchese, Justin, Tony Lama, Dan Post, Nocuna, Old

Gringo

Green Room Score: Lucchese exquisite boots, 1883 or 2000 models

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Chaco Sandals

Inspection: Most common flaw is delamination.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Sporty-looking sandals. Size will be on the back. Some

have Vibram soles. Chaco logo on side.

Green Room Tip: Even with a little wear, they’re still worth money.

The ones with the toe loop and heel strap seem to do best. Sizes are on

the back of the sandal itself. If you see dots (.) surrounding the number,

that’s a medium width. Dashes (-) indicate a wide width.

Green Room Score: Z1 or Z2 model

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Starbucks Coffee/Espresso Machines

Inspection: Check for missing parts, such as trays or other accessories.

Bring home and make sure you can brew coffee, and then drain it

completely before shipping.

Avenues: eBay, Amazon, local Facebook groups, craigslist


How to Spot: Starbucks logo or name will be present on machine.

Green Room Tip: Nearly impossible to test other than powering on in

store. If you get home and it’s broken, you can see which parts sell for

the most and recoup some money that way.

Green Room Score: Starbucks Barista Digital Italia Automatic

Espresso Machine

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Vintage Safety Razors

Inspection: Check that threads are not stripped and that parts that are

supposed to move are not rusted.

Avenues: eBay, Etsy


How to Spot: All metal, usually silver and heavy.

Green Room Tip: Having the original box or adding a box of razors can

increase the value. New old stock can sell for ridiculous amounts of

money if it is a desirable model.

Best Brands: Gillette Schick

Green Room Score: Bottom Dial Fatboy

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Tumi Luggage/Bags

Inspection: Zippers should work. Check for rips or holes in

canvas/leather. Sometimes handle material can break down.



How to Spot: The Tumi logo—a capital T—will be on the bag outside,

or you can find it on the inside tag.

Green Room Tip: Bags made after 1999 will have a Tumi tracer serial

number on the inside somewhere.

Green Room Score: Anything Tumi leather

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N64 Games

Inspection: 99.9% of loose carts will work unless terminals are rusted.

Avenues: eBay, Amazon


How to Spot: Round top, flat bottom, usually gray, but not always. N64

logo will be on the sticker.

Green Room Tip: New in box goes for insane money! Complete in box

will bring amazing money as well. Do not undervalue these if they are

good titles, complete, or sealed in shrink-wrap.

Best Brands: Anything Mario, Zelda, Super Smash Brothers; anything

with original Nintendo characters or adventure themed usually does

well; most yearly sports games can be discarded.

Green Room Score: Conker’s Bad Fur Day (BFD) or Clay Fighter 63

1/3 Sculptor’s Cut

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Aluminum/Metal Alloy Adult Baseball

Bats

Inspection: Check for cracks, dents, and deformation. Grip condition is

irrelevant. Check that chamber is still pressurized by holding the bore

and slamming the knob end on the floor; the bat should ping and vibrate

in your hand.



How to Spot: Usually grouped in a bucket or corner of a shop. Look for

2 ¾-inch barrel size.

Green Room Tip: Big barrel 2 ¾-inchor softball bats are really the only

ones you need to look at;-5 or -3 drop for big barrel bats. Stay away

from youth bats.

Best Brands: Easton, TPX, Demarini, Anderson, Marucci

Green Room Score: Easton Z2K

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Motorcycle Apparel

Inspection: Always make sure the apparel hasn’t been crashed in. Some

apparel can still bring in decent money when damaged.



How to Spot: Leather apparel brings in more money than the nylon.

Inspect carefully and make sure there are no damages. Also, make sure

all apparel come with the protective pads in place.

Green Room Tip: Leather apparel is worth a lot more than the nylon.

Best Brands: Aerostitch, Alpinestars, Dainese

Green Room Score: Aerostitch

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Vintage Tonka Toys

Inspection: Vintage Tonka toys made of metal are good resellers.

Avenues: antique booth, eBay


How to Spot: Look for the Tonka toys strictly made of metal. Patina is

okay as long as the overall condition of the toy is good.

Green Room Tip: Avoid all Tonka toys made out of plastic, as they are

more modern.

Best Brands: Tonka

Green Room Score: Any Tonka toys made in metal and in working

condition.

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Vintage/Retro Professional Sports

Caricature Apparel

Inspection: Professional sports teams during the 1980s and 1990s

manufactured endless supplies of apparel with the iconic caricatures of

their popular players. Keep an eye out for the apparel with the

caricatures.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: You just have to be proactive and look through the

clothing rack; they can easily be buried in with other clothing. Look for

stain, snags, and holes, especially in the armpit area.

Green Room Tip: Not all caricature apparel was created equal.

Depending on the team and players, the value varies. Also, there are

many copies of this style of apparel. It’s your due diligence to do the

research and figure out which ones are worth the investment.

Green Room Score: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, San Francisco

49ers

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Harley-Davidson Apparel

Inspection: Look for the iconic Harley-Davidson logo.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Like most clothing, they are buried in with every other

brand. Look for the wild graphics and for the T-shirts. Be on the lookout

for obscure and international locations.

Green Room Tip: All Harley-Davidson apparel must have the official

Harley-Davidson tag, otherwise it is a knock off.

Green Room Score: Most all Harley-Davidson apparel

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Pillows

Inspection: Check for rips, stains, strong odors, missing filler, fading of

color.

Avenues: eBay, craigslist, Etsy


How to Spot: We all know what a pillow looks like!

Green Room Tip: The weird, odd, and unique stuff seems to sell the

best.

Best Brands: Versace, Rachel Ashwell, Pendleton, Jim Thompson, John

Robshaw, Cat Studio, Jonathan Adler

Green Room Score: Versace pillow with theme, vibrant colors, and

creative artwork

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Cargo Shorts

Inspection: Check for stains, holes in pockets, missing buttons,

shredding around ends, and severe fading.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Typically khaki material with more than four large

pockets known as cargo pockets, below the knee in length.

Green Room Tip: The more pockets the better!

Best Brands: Brunello Cucinelli, A Bathing Ape, Ralph Lauren,

Abercrombie & Fitch, Hugo Boss, Burberry

Green Room Score: Camo-style cargo shorts in a higher-end brand

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Neckties

Inspection: Look for stains, rips, pulling of material, and fading.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Length and shape.

Green Room Tip: If you can acquire ties for less than 25 cents apiece,

try selling your ties in lots.

Best Brands: Hermes, Vineyard Vines, Ermenegildo Zegna, Kiton,

Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry, Robert Talbott

Green Room Score: Hermes necktie

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Men’s Money Clips

Inspection: Check for chipping, fading, or any physical damage to the

clip. Be sure the clip functions properly, closes tightly, and is not

cracked.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Look for the clip. Shape of object is a dead giveaway as

well.

Green Room Tip: Check in the jewelry section or under the glass case

area at thrift stores to find these items.

Best Brands: Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, King Baby, David

Yurman

Green Room Score: Real silver or gold money clip

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Men’s Jeans

Inspection: Check cuffs for severe wear. Check for holes in pockets,

coffee stains, missing buttons, overstretching, and shrinking. Check for

authenticity of higher-end brands, such as True Religion.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Long length, denim material.

Green Room Tip: Always include measurements in the listing. Many

jeans will fit differently than what the tag indicates.

Best Brands: Diesel, True Religion, Versace, Hugo Boss, 7 for All

Mankind, Nudie, G-Star, Simon Miller, Robins, Silver

Green Room Score: Big E Levis jeans

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Vintage Luggage

Inspection: Check if it’s locked (combination lock). Check the main

hinge as well. Finally, check the interior for any excessive wear or foul

odors.

Avenues: eBay, antique booth, craigslist


How to Spot: Older, rigid framed cases. Colors such as teal and beige

are prominent. Patterns typically present in the expensive brands: Louis

Vuitton, Gucci, etc.

Green Room Tip: Beat-up cases and ones with external use can be very

sought after. People like cases for decorations or for accents in a trade

show/home.

Best Brands: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Samsonite, Skyway

Green Room Score: Tweed train case with leather edges

48

Pelican Cases

Inspection: Check main hinge. Check plastic clasps for closing. Check

the pressure valve; open and close it.



How to Spot: Black or yellow sleek cases made of plastic. Commonly

used by film crews for protection while traveling. Pelican logo on case;

pressure valve is visible.

Green Room Tip: Stay away from cases that have been drilled through

or those with neatly cut shapes out the back part.

Green Room Score: Large rolling case with wheels

49

Long board Skateboards

Inspection: Check for structural cracks in middle or on the sides of the

trucks (the wheel holders). Spin the wheels. Check wheels for excessive

use. Check front and back of board for curb hits.



How to Spot: Like a skateboard, only longer. Typically 33 inches or

longer in length. Wheels typically wider and spaced out wider than a

traditional skateboard.

Green Room Tip: Most boards can sell locally if bought super cheap.

Take a second to look up the trucks and the wheels on eBay as well.

Many setups are worth even more than you think because of a wheel

and/or trucks upgrade. It’s fine if the board has some use. Splintering or

cracking starts to become a deal breaker.

Best Brands: Loaded, Earthwing, certain Sector Nine

Green Room Score: Loaded Dervish

50

Lockers

Inspection: Check open and close latches. Check for structural issues,

such as roof cave-in.

Avenues: craigslist, antique booth, flea market


How to Spot: They look like lockers you see in a school, church, gym,

and in many movies.

Green Room Tip: The lockers that are more vintage gym oriented

(think of holes and almost see-through) are the most valuable in most

markets. Locker baskets alone bring good money as well.

Best Brands: Lyon

Green Room Score: Any locker made of metal

51

Adjustable Dumbbells

Inspection: Check the pin device on all weights and in all combinations.

If a rotating mechanism, check that it picks up all weight combinations.

Check also by shaking the dumbbell to see if weights drop out.



How to Spot: They look like two giant dumbbells with slices on the

sides.

Green Room Tip: Attaining the stand for the dumbbells when you buy

them will increase the sale by 20–40% (where applicable). Most

dumbbells you will find will be hardly used, especially if you get it for a

steal. People buy fitness stuff, and many don’t use the products for a

long time. Stay away from small adjustable dumbbells that only go up to

15 pounds or so.

Best Brands: Nautilus, Pro Form, Bowflex, Power Blocks

Green Room Score: Bowflex 552 with stand

52

Vintage Boom boxes

Inspection: Check tape player, antenna, and battery/plug in power.

Check CD player if applicable.

Avenues: eBay, antique booth


How to Spot: Retro colors or silver/black. Large and ridiculous looking.

All will have a handle for portability.

Green Room Tip: A good strategy is to buy medium- to large-size ones

for $10 and below and sell for $40 and up. If you catch a rare one, such

as a vintage JVC or Sharp, you can get big money on eBay. Rare ones

are typically larger or can be medium-size ones with very retro colors

(all white, all maroon, all red, or lots of chrome showing). Exposed-

equalizer models are in high demand as well. Don’t forget to test out the

tape player—very important!

Best Brands: JVC, Sharp, Magnavox, Aiwa

Green Room Score: JVC or Sharp retro boomboxes

53

Asics Running Shoes

Inspection: Check for delamination of sole from main body. Check for

excessive ankle or Achilles tendon rub on inner fabric. Check for

excessive sole use.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Asics have a swooped hash tag type of logo. All models

will have names and model numbers on the side.

Green Room Tip: Buy for $10 and under (assuming great condition),

and sell for $40 and up. Funky colors and rare colors are sought after;

think all pink, black/gold, multicolor rainbow, or all purple.

Best Models: Nimbus, Kinsei, GT-2000, Kayano, Noosa, Cumulus

Green Room Score: Asics Gel Kinsei or Asics Gel Noosa

54

Bike Trainers

Inspection: Check the rotating body for a nice fluid feel. Determine

how it fits on the rear wheel, and make sure that attachment is present in

the sale. Spin the wheel to check for weird noises; itshould not make

any.



How to Spot: They look like small quad pods—not tripods. Best models

will be all gray or all light green (almost neon green).

Green Room Tip: Stay with either the Cycleops or Kurt Kinetic

Brands. Magnetic resistance sells less for less than fluid in most cases.

Models with adjustable resistance routed to the handlebar of the bicycle

(via cable) are very desirable.

Best Brands: Cycleops, Kurt Kinetic

Green Room Score: Kurt Kinetic Fluid Trainer

55

Concept 2 Rowing Machines

Inspection: Check for nice fluid feel when chain is pulled all the way

out and the return as well. Check the sides to make sure the air resistance

doors can be opened and closed. Check LCD for activity and cracks.

Check handles for excessive wear.

Avenues: craigslist


How to Spot: Every Cross Fit gym generally has this machine. Looks

like a sled device with a circular assembly at the front.

Green Room Tip: Place these words in your listing: rower, rowing

machine, Cross Fit, WOD, kettle bells, power rack. When selling the

rower, have it assembled and ready to go, not stored upright or in two

pieces.

Green Room Score: Concept 2 rower with plastic handle

56

Crawler Bodies

Inspection: Check for cracks and missing pieces (mirrors, bumpers,

windows).

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Just the body of an RC car. You are looking for 19- to 24-

inch or so. Detach from rest of car, and sell on eBay.

Green Room Tip: Source for $10 or less. Aim for $50 and more for

resale.

Best Brands: Nikko, New Bright

Green Room Score: New Bright Jeep Unlimited Rubicon body

57

Desert Boots

Inspection: Check for delamination, weird stains, and excessive wear on

sole.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Smooth boot (usually suede) that comes a little past the

ankle.

Green Room Tip: You tend to find these at garage sales or thrift stores

around very eclectic parts of town.

Best Brands: Rockport, Clarks, Cole Haan, Allen Edmonds, Alden

Green Room Score: Clarks Originals Desert Boot

58

Orvis Battenkill Bags

Inspection: Look for Orvis brand. Check all zippers and canvas.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Dark green with tough leather accents (straps, handles).

Gold-colored zippers.

Green Room Tip: List if it comes with shoulder strap or not. Many

times you will not find the shoulder strap.

Green Room Score: Battenkill duffelbag

59

Salomon Techamphibians

Inspection: Check for cracking on soles or excessive sun damage on the

shoe itself.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: They look like shoes (perforated) with a sort of hiking

sole bottom. Pull-string closure device.

Green Room Tip: Version 1 or 2 is fine. Both are heavily wanted.

Green Room Score: Blue or red Techamphibians

60

ON Running Shoes

Inspection: Check the ―clouds‖ for any rips or tears. Check for general

excessive wear and tear.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Running shoes that have raised cloud tread pattern.

Green Room Tip: Likely to find these at a thrift store or garage sale

near the active part of your hometown.

Best Models: Cloudsurfer

Green Room Score: Hard-to-find colors, such as light blue or

gray/orange

61

Hiking Backpacks

Inspection: Check for rips, tears, and excessive wear on zipper weather

stripping (if applicable). Check all clasps.



How to Spot: These packs are huge, and you want to look for the ones

with internal (not external) frames. Typically, they will have a huge

main compartment accompanied by a drawstring closure device up top,

followed by a top piece that covers the drawstring and such. The top

hatch piece is essential to sell the pack.

Green Room Tip: Make sure you can find the size on the pack. It will

typically be around the waist portion: S, M, L. Then, if you can, place

how many liters (L) the pack is in your listing.

Best Brands: Arcteryx, Gregory, The North Face

Green Room Score: Arcteryx or Gregory packs

62

Asolo Boots

Inspection: Check for delamination from sole to main body of shoe.

Check all eyelets and shoelace guiding pieces for anything broken or

missing.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Hiking boots that come up to past the ankle. No

outrageous colors. Typically has Vibram sole.

Green Room Tip: GORE-TEX models will sell better than non-GORE-

TEX. A great indicator of wear besides looking at the sole is to look

where the main foot crease is (on top of the boot). On leather models,

this tells you if it’s broken in or not.

Best Models: Stynger GTX, Fission GV, TPS 520 GV

Green Room Score: Asolo TPS 520 GV

63

Military CamelBaks

Inspection: Check for tears due to stress or impact. Check all zippers for

correct function.



How to Spot: These packs typically look more rectangular and have

many pockets. Many times some of the side or front compartments and

such will be detachable. The front of the backpack usually has loops

built in for clamping random things onto the pack itself. Packs many

times have ―maximum gear‖ printed under the CamelBak logo.

Green Room Tip: Good keywords for the title are

―tactical,‖―assault,‖―military‖and―maximum gear.‖ The packs also sell

well without the internal bladder for water, which is what CamelBaks

are known for.

Best Models: HAWG, Mule, Linchpin, Talon

Green Room Score: CamelBak HAWG

64

Ammo Containers

Inspection: Check for excessive corrosion on metal containers. For

wooden containers, check hinges and overall wood/rope quality.

Avenues: craigslist, antique booth


How to Spot: These are containers that can contain bullets, shells,

grenades, etc. What the container held is usually written on the side in a

military font. The two most common styles are the linear wooden box

with rope handles and the more famous steel box that is about the size of

two shoeboxes stacked together.

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Green Room Tip: The metal ones are very common, so get in super

low. The wood ones are not very common at all, so they tend to attract a

better audience, especially when the words on the side indicate

something very destructive, such as rocket grenade, explosives, etc.

Green Room Score: Mortar or rocket-related wooden box

65

Bicycle Seats, Cult Seats

Inspection: Check for abrasions and cuts. Leather seats should be tough

and in reasonable shape, even on used items. Holes from wear and tear

are a deal killer.



How to Spot: Brooks and Selle Turbo have those names on them. Turbo

is for road cycling. Brooks is for urban and cruiser biking. Brooks will

typically have a bolt up front and some rivets on the rear piece of

leather. Selle Turbo is typically found in black, but the more rare white

or green ones are homeruns as well. Most that you will find will be

vintage.

Green Room Tip: Train your eye to know the words ―SELLE ITALIA‖

and ―BROOKS.‖ These two brands are very safe hustles when dealing

with saddles.

Best Models: Selle Turbo, Supercorsa, Concor, Brooks anything

Green Room Score: Selle embroidered saddles

66

Tyco 9.6V Retro RC Vehicles

Inspection: Check for broken steering pieces, crusty rubber tires,

excessive corrosion, and broken pieces on the vehicle itself. However,

the market is still very strong for a broken vehicle.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Tyco loved to use lightning-like―Z‖ graphics. On retro

models of buggies or trucks, you will find neat retro bumpers, KC lights,

and subtle attributes like that. If the stickers are present, many will show

9.6V or 9.6V turbo. The controllers are likely to have chrome accents

(painted) on them.

Green Room Tip: Buy even if broken. The vehicles can be water

related (boat, hovercraft), a buggy, a race car, a car, or adesert truck.

There is even a rare model with tracks called a Fast Traxx.

Best Models: Bandit, Lamborghini, race car, dirt oval racer, Porsche,

Turbo Hopper, Typhoon, Fast Traxx

Green Room Score: Tyco Bandit or Turbo Hopper

67

Antlers & Horns

Inspection: Check for broken pieces. Many times they will still sell

even if broken. Be careful if it’s a more recent kill because the scalp or

fur may have mites.

Avenues: antique booth, eBay, craigslist


How to Spot: Antlers or horns from any animal can be great for booth

or local sale situations. When you buy an entire mount with the animal’s

head, then that may be more of an eBay item, especially if you can

determine the ―score‖ of the horns or antlers. In most cases, you will

find just the antlers or horns. People use them for decoration,

chandeliers, utensil handles, etc.

Green Room Tip: Be careful of shipping charges when dealing with

eBay. Insure large items. It’s always best to double or triple list where

you can. Try to sell locally.

Green Room Score: Elk or deer set with promising score. Sells well

locally or in a booth.

68

Zoids Buildable Figures

Inspection: Must be brand new in box or opened box and complete.



How to Spot: Dinosaurs or animals on a box.

Green Room Tip: These could be hiding with the toys or board games.

Most people do not recognize them as valuable as they would Legos, so

you usually can get them for cheap. They will sell for most profit on

Amazon FBA.

Green Room Score: Mad thunder or any unopened Japanese model

69

Rosetta Stone Language Software

Inspection: Must be brand new in box or opened box and complete.



How to Spot: Look for the bright-yellow box.

Green Room Tip: This is a restricted item for Amazon. For eBay, it

must be new and unused in box only. You can sell a used one on

craigslist to make a few bucks.

Green Room Score: Any five-level courses new in box

70

LCD Universal Remotes

Inspection: If used, check for battery corrosion or signs of excessive

wear. Look for charging dock and power cord if it takes a nonstandard

rechargeable battery.



How to Spot: Complicated-looking remotes. Will have a touch screen or

an LCD screen with function buttons on the side.

Green Room Tip: If buying used, find the instruction manual online,

print it out, and include it in the sale. Doing this will lessen your chances

of returns.

Best Brands: Logitech, URC, Acoustic Research

Green Room Score: Any of these brand new in box will bring big

bucks!

71

Special-Edition Board Games

Inspection: Inspect the condition of the box. Check for missing pieces.



How to Spot: Board game section; bright colors and graphics make

them stand out.

Green Room Tip: Iconic but older board games that are not sold in

stores anymore can bring some great cash. If they are used, sell them for

parts or as-is on eBay. Or you can count the pieces yourself to see if it is

complete, which will increase its value.

Best Brands: Pokémon, Littlest Pet Shop, Sonic

Green Room Score: Pokémon Collector’s Edition Monopoly

72

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

PS2 and Xbox

Inspection: Does it come with original case and manual? Is the disk

scratched?



How to Spot: You will see lots of Harry Potter games; the ones to look

for will be for original Xbox or PS2. (The PS1 version is not very

valuable.)

Green Room Tip: This isn’t a huge score, but not many people know

whichPS2 or Xbox games are worth grabbing for a buck or two.

Remember this one; you will find it. It sells for around $20 on eBay and

a little more via Amazon FBA.

Green Room Score: Complete in box or new in box

73

Hot Roller Hair Curlers

Inspection: Check if all the curlers and clips are there. Plug it in to

make sure the unit heats up.

Avenues: eBay, Amazon (if new)


How to Spot: Clear plastic top and cylindrical curlers inside.

Green Room Tip: This is an item that hasn’t changed much in 30 years.

Old or new, they will sell!

Best Brands: Lady Schick, Remington, GE, Babyliss

Green Room Score: Vintage Lady Schick

74

Guitar Hero Guitars

Inspection: Does the whammy bar sag? Does it have dongle? Do all

buttons press? Is there battery corrosion? Is the strap missing?



How to Spot: Big plastic guitars in the toy section or in the electronics

section.

Green Room Tip: Bundling with the game can increase value!

Best Brands: Les Paul, Xbox Xplorer, Stratocaster (Refer to CP’s book

to become an expert at this vast category.)

Green Room Score: PS3 Les Paul, with dongle.

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75

Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

Inspection: Does it have the charger? Does it have the dust tray? Try to

charge it if possible. Are the rollers clogged with hair?

Avenues: eBay, Amazon, craigslist


How to Spot: Disk-like vacuum.

Green Room Tip: Being able to test for functionality is what really

determines value. One with a good battery that works as intended will be

your best seller. Replacement parts and batteries are normally available

on eBay. If you can’t test it, sell it for parts.

Best Brands: iRobot, Dirt Devil, Neato, Polaris, Karcher, LG, Miele

Green Room Score: Any; even broken or untested can sell for parts.

76

Silk Bow Ties

Inspection: Check for stains and fraying. Check to see if it looks to be

falling apart.

Avenues: eBay, Etsy (if vintage)


How to Spot: Can be hard to spot; asking an associate if they have any

bowties is the best way to find them.

Green Room Tip: Because there is less competition with bow ties than

with neckties, the sell-through rate for bow ties is a bit better. Selling

several as a lot can bring in some nice cash.

Best Brands: Charvet, Hermes, Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines,

Ermengildo Zegna, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo

Green Room Score: Hermes bowtie

77

OEM Dell Laptop Chargers

Inspection: Plug it in, and look for a green light. Does it have the power

cable that goes with it?



How to Spot: Dell logo, three-prong power cable that goes into it.

Green Room Tip: Picking them up for cheap can bring in consistent

profits from $10 to $40 on eBay or via Amazon FBA.

Green Room Score: Any under $2

78

Paper Cutters

Inspection: Make sure all parts move freely and blade does not have

any nicks or rust. Try to grab a piece of paper in the store and cut it to

see if it cuts cleanly.

Avenues: eBay, craigslist, Facebook free and for-sale groups


How to Spot: Huge swinging arm!

Green Room Tip: Less expensive ones can sell on craigslist or

Facebook groups. Crafters use them. The big, heavy-duty, business-

grade ones should be sold on eBay for top dollar.

Best Brands: Triumph, Martin Yale, Rotatrim, Perfect

Green Room Score: Industrial-grade paper cutters (big and heavy)

79

Fishing Reels

Inspection: Check for damage on the spool and saddle. If the reel was

dropped, the spool will not turn the correct way and may jam when you

need it most! Check that the handle is secure. Avoid reels where rust is

present.



How to Spot: You will often find fishing line on the reel.

Green Room Tip: Always inspect reels for damage before purchasing.

Many vintage reels will have pieces broken off, usually rendering the

item worthless.

Best Brands: Shimano, Avet, Penn, Daiwa, Abu, Newell

Green Room Score: Bogdan reel

80

Electric Pencil Sharpeners

Inspection: Plug into outlet to check that the motor runs. Check for

cracks in the pencil shavings tray. Check that the base is level and is not

missing any pieces that would make the sharpener wobble or fall over.



How to Spot: Will have a plug; is shaped like a box.

Green Room Tip: Always test first and package very securely when

shipping!

Best Brands: Boston, Panasonic, X-Acto, Hitachi

Green Room Score: Panasonic Tri-Point Pencil Sharpener

81

Textbooks

Inspection: Make sure binding is intact. Check for missing pages,

highlighting abuse, rips, or large coffee stains on the book. Also check

that CD is included if one comes with the book.

Avenues: Amazon


How to Spot: Thickness of book. Mostly hardcover books.

Green Room Tip: Invest in a handheld scanner, such as a Dell Axim

X51, or acquire a scanning app on your smart phone, such as Profit

Bandit. This will make it much easier to go through a lot of books

quickly to determine value.

Best Brands: Pearson, Tortora, Kaplan

Green Room Score: MCAT, college math or science textbook that is

from the current year or year before.

82

Scarves

Inspection: Check for rips, stains, strong odors such as cigarette smoke,

and dry cleaning damage to material.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Length and soft material.

Green Room Tip: Don’t be lazy when inspecting the scarf. Hidden rips

will really drive the value down!

Best Brands: Burberry, Hermes, Christian Dior, Paul Smith, Loro

Piana, Willis & Geiger

Green Room Score: 100% cashmere Burberry scarf

83

GPS Running Watches

Inspection: Check that the battery turns on and all buttons function

properly. Check screen for damage. Make sure all necessary accessories

come with the watch, including installation software and heart rate

monitor.



How to Spot: Screen and wrist strap.

Green Room Tip: The newer versions will typically bring in the most

money.

Best Brands: Timex, Garmin, TomTom, Nike, Polar

Green Room Score: Polar

84

Vintage Toasters

Inspection: Plug into outlet to make sure the unit powers on. Check for

missing knobs or damage to the inside of the toaster. Avoid rust or units

with major dents.

Avenues: eBay, antique booth, craigslist


How to Spot: Look for the chrome exterior of most vintage toasters.

Green Room Tip: Keep your eye out for the vintage toasters at estate

sales. Many people look past these items!

Best Brands: Toastmaster, Sunbeam, General Electric, Kenmore

Green Room Score: Vintage Sunbeam toaster

85

Fleece Jackets

Inspection: Make sure the zipper works properly. Check for stains, rips,

holes, and strong odors.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Typically a polyester material, full- or half-zip style,

lighter than a jacket.

Green Room Tip: Choose fleeces that look retro and have really cool

designs. These types of items will do really well regardless of brand!

Best Brands: Patagonia, L.L.Bean, The North Face, Ralph Lauren Polo

Sport, Marmot, Arcterx

Green Room Score: Patagonia T-snap fleece with a crazy design

86

Men’s Sweaters

Inspection: Thoroughly check for any rips, holes, stains, strong odors,

and especially pilling of material. Avoid items that appear to have

laundry damage or extensive color fading.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Thickness in material.

Green Room Tip: Always purchase 100% cashmere sweaters in any

brand if you can buy them for $5 or less! (Condition must be good.)

Best Brands: Pendleton, Ralph Lauren Polo, Dale of Norway, Coogi,

Missoni, Fred Perry, Paul & Shark Yachting, Diesel

Green Room Score: Ralph Lauren Polo sweater with a big bear logo on

the front

87

Men’s Suspenders

Inspection: Make sure the straps are intact. Check for damage toward

the ends of the straps. On the pants, make sure the buttons that connect

the straps to the pants aren’t coming off. Check cuffs of pants for

extensive wear or damage.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Straps that are connected to the pants.

Green Room Tip: The odd-looking suspenders tend to do the best.

Look for vibrant colors, weird textures or designs, and odd materials.

Best Brands: C.C. Filson, G-Star, Woolrich, Carhartt, Brooks Brothers

Green Room Score: Nasty Pig Fireman suspenders

88

Tripods

Inspection: Always test the leg extenders to make sure they lock in

fully. Check for cracks in the leg extenders and the plate area. Make sure

the unit balances correctly and that the base has no missing pieces.



How to Spot: The long leg extenders and plate that holds a camera in

place.

Green Room Tip: Look for the tripods made from aluminum and

especially carbon fiber; these materials usually indicate a higher-quality

model.

Best Brands: Manfrotto, Silk, Sony, Gitzo, Bogen, O’Connor, Sachtler

Green Room Score: Manfrotto Carbon Fiber Tripod

89

Sleeping Bags

Inspection: Make sure zipper works. Check lining for rips, tears, or

stains. Avoid items with strong odors or dirt unless you are willing to

have them professionally cleaned and can purchase them cheaply.



How to Spot: The long shape and goose down feel. Item may come in a

portable bag for easy carry.

Green Room Tip: Look for these items at yard sales; they are typically

abundant. If you live in an area where hiking and camping are popular,

you will find these!

Best Brands: The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, REI,

Kelty, Coleman, Big Agnes

Green Room Score: The North Face or Marmot minus 40 degrees

sleeping bags

90

Vintage Portable Cassette Players

Inspection: Check the battery compartment for damage and corrosion.

Make sure cassette deck opens and closes properly. If you can test, make

sure sound works and the player powers on. Press buttons to make sure

they function appropriately.



How to Spot: Look for buttons that say stop, pause, and play. Look

opens and closes for cassettes.

Green Room Tip: Always try to get the matching headphones to go

along with the cassette player. Selling together in a lot can bring you a

lot more cash on eBay! Focus on Sony for the big cash.

Best Brands: Sony, Marantz, AIWA, Panasonic

Green Room Score: Sony TPS-L2 Model

91

Simpson Racing Helmet

Inspection: As you would do with all helmets, make sure it has no

cracks.



How to Spot: Simpson helmets are made for auto racing and come in

various styles. Look for the red text logo.

Green Room Tip: Never pay more than $50. They can be resold for

$100and up.

Best Brands: Simpson

Green Room Score: All Simpson helmets

92

Jigsaw Puzzles

Inspection: Always source new jigsaw puzzles.

Avenues: Amazon


How to Spot: Easy to spot, and you will always find them at yard sales

and thrift stores.

Green Room Tip: Always source new puzzles still in their original

packaging. Be cautious with used puzzles; they typically have missing

pieces and are harder to sell.

Best Brands: Ravensburger, Parker Bros, Stave Puzzle, PAR

Green Room Score: Ravensburger

93

Breweriana Neon Lights

Inspection: Make sure the bulbs are not cracked and that they light up.

Avenues: craigslist


How to Spot: You see neon lights everywhere, but they’re difficult to

source. Scout craigslist; every once in a while you find someone selling

them without knowing the true value of neon lights.

Green Room Tip: Go to your local mom-and-pop liquor store and

simply ask the clerk behind the counter if they want to sell some of their

signs. They get all their neon lights for free from the vendors. These are

nice long-tail items.

Green Room Score: Most all neon signs

94

Z-Coil Shoes

Inspection: Make sure the soles are intact and there isn’t major wear.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Easy to spot; all their shoes have the signature coil heels.

Green Room Tip: They’re hard to find, but when you do, most people

don’t know their true value. Never pay more than $15; the resale value is

always $60 and up.

Green Room Score: All Z-Coil shoes

95

Scale Models

Inspection: Always source new models still in their original packaging.



How to Spot: They’re pretty common at thrift stores and various garage

sales.

Green Room Tip: If the box has been opened, don’t even bother

sourcing. If just one piece is missing, the whole model is worthless.

Best Brands: Revell, Tamaya

Green Room Score: New in box model

96

Old Blank Media

Inspection: Always source blank media that is new in its original

packaging.

Avenues: Amazon


How to Spot: They’re pretty common at thrift stores and various garage

sales.

Green Room Tip: Always source the multi count packages.

Individually packaged media items are worthless.

Best Brands: Sony, Maxell

Green Room Score: Large quantities of Sony new-in-box blank media

units

97

Vintage Brick Cell Phones

Inspection: Make sure the buttons and antenna are intact.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: They’re hard to find but easy to recognize. Look for the

thick and dense phone.

Green Room Tip: These are also known as the ―Zack Morris Phone.‖

The phone doesn’t have to work, but make sure you disclose condition

in your listing.

Green Room Score: Motorola

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McFarlane Toys

Inspection: Make sure they’re new and still in the original packaging.

They can be used, but inspect the figurine for damages.



How to Spot: Look for the figurines in pop culture.

Green Room Tip: Check eBay completed listings and use a scanner app

for Amazon to get market pricing.

Green Room Score: New in the box

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Auto Repair Manuals

Inspection: As you would do for all books, make sure the binding is

good and that there are no tears or markings. The ROI will vary

depending on the car and condition of the book. Some books are

restricted on Amazon; if they are, sell them on eBay.



How to Spot: It will have the car and the title on the cover.

Green Room Tip: Always source OEM (original equipment

manufacturer) repair manuals, as they will bring in the top dollar.

Best Brands: Chilton and Haynes

Green Room Score: Mint-condition vintage manuals

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Hunter Boots

Inspection: Make sure there are no tears. Inspect the soles. Since Hunter

boots are seasonal, they will most likely be in good condition.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: There are many rubber boots out there. Always look for

the Hunter logo for authentication.

Green Room Tip: Most Hunter footwear has good resell value.

Green Room Score: Mint-condition hunter boots

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Hallmark Keepsake Christmas

Ornaments

Inspection: They don’t have to be new, but look for chips and make

sure the hook ring is intact.



How to Spot: Look for the Hallmark Keepsake logo on the box.

Green Room Tip: Stay away from the typical Christmas ornaments.

Look into non-Christmas ornaments like Batman, Joe Montana, and I

Love Lucy.

Green Room Score: Exclusive limited-edition models

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Kids’ Bicycles

Inspection: Flip over and check for cracks or bent parts. Check coaster

brake and hand brake if applicable. Check the wheels for excessive

wobbling.

Avenues: craigslist


How to Spot: Small bikes that look like BMX bikes.

Green Room Tip: Best ones to look for are the Trek Jet 16 or 20 inch,

the Trek MT220, and the Specialized Hotrock.

Best Brands: Trek, Specialized, Giant, Jamis

Green Room Score: Specialized Hotrock 24

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Vintage Trucker Hats

Inspection: Inspect bill to make sure no internal cracks are there. Check

for excessive sweat marks on inner parts. Check snapback for plastic

cracks.



How to Spot: These hats have an abrupt upward angle and rise much

higher than a traditional baseball cap. They are almost always made of

mesh with a soft front area.

Green Room Tip: Try to stay away from current-day trucker hats. Most

of the money is in the older ones. Think automobiles, boating,

companies with funny-sounding names, etc. Aside from the general

condition, subject matter is what sells the hat.

Green Room Score: Vintage auto-related hats

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Cast-Iron Banks

Inspection: Check underside for country of manufacture. Check

underside for coin cover. Check the mechanism of the coin drop by

using one of your own coins to operate the bank.



How to Spot: They are about 8to 10 inches long. They are very heavy

and have no plastic pieces. The intricacy of paint can tell a reproduction

from the real thing.

Green Room Tip: A reproduction can still bring in great money in a

booth. A true original is very hard to find. Differences between the copy

and original are typically found in the intricacy of the paint on the

subjects, and the bottom will be stamped with a country such as China or

Hong Kong.

Best Brands: J&E Stevens, Shepard Hardware

Green Room Score: Any Shephard Hardware bank

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Pocket Squares

Inspection: Check item for rips, tears, or stains.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: The item is very light and square in shape. Most of these

pocket squares will be silk material.

Green Room Tip: Focus on higher-end designer brands. Look for items

with unique designs and vibrant colors.

Best Brands: Hermes, Turnbull & Asser, Burberry, Charvet, Stefano

Ricci, Yves Saint Laurent, Luciano Barbera, Lanvin

Green Room Score: Hermes pocket square

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Umbrellas

Inspection: Check the canopy of the umbrella for any rips, tears, or

holes. Test the handspring to assure the umbrella properly closes up.

Check the wooden or metal tubing for cracks or damage.

Avenues: eBay


How to Spot: Metal or wooden frame with a large canopy on top.

Green Room Tip: Focus on higher-end designer brands, or look for

vintage umbrellas with wooden handles.

Best Brands: Ralph Lauren Polo Sport, Swaine Adeney Brigg & Sons,

Burberry, London Fog

Green Room Score: Vintage Swaine Adeney Brigg & Sons umbrella

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Catcher’s Gear

Inspection: Check the mask for cracks. Make sure the chest protector

and shin guards have all the proper clips in place. Make sure all the

pieces are intact and are not missing.



How to Spot: When spotting a complete set, look for the mask, chest

protector, and shin guards. This item is to protect the baseball catcher in

a game.

Green Room Tip: The items will sell individually, but they sell best in

a complete set. Always inspect first!

Best Brands: Mizuno, All-Star, Nike, Louisville Slugger, Easton

Green Room Score: Adult Mizuno complete set in a bright color

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Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this guide. We applaud you for taking

the time to educate yourself and for spending your hard-earned money to

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information you have learned from this guide and put forth a conscious

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Investing in yourself through education is one of the most essential

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Never stop educating yourself. Never stop learning new things. Take

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continually force yourself to grow into the person you know you deserve to

become. If you do this, you will continually attract an abundance of wealth

into your life and will realize your goals and dreams.

Thank you again for reading 100 Amazing Items to Resell. We, The Green

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