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What high demand item to buy to resell for Christmas

htrj
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I did this with the XBox 360's when they were released a few years ago, ordered as many as I could get my hands on and then resold them on the 'bay a few days before Christmas. Perhaps not full of Christmas cheers but tell that to Philip Green.

Does any one here have any suggestions as to what is likely to be in high demand and low supply this year, aside from good will to all men?
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  • Moomum
    Moomum Posts: 958 Forumite
    PS4 I'd expect
  • soolin
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    Don't forget to register on ebay and with HMRC as a business seller as well.
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  • DigForVictory
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    Tin foil & stuffing.
    Local shops can get a 500% markup on Dec 23/24...
    Delivery will be the issue.
  • This_Year
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    Tweaker wrote: »
    I know a bloke with a sleigh who might be able to help out with delivery.

    I've heard he drinks while working :eek: non stop snacking too AFAIK ;)
  • This_Year
    This_Year Posts: 1,344 Forumite
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    Tweaker wrote: »
    He does, but who else are you going to get to deliver so close to Christmas.:santa2:

    Good point. :D :xmassmile
  • celestius
    celestius Posts: 1,090 Forumite
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    htrj wrote: »
    I did this with the XBox 360's when they were released a few years ago, ordered as many as I could get my hands on and then resold them on the 'bay a few days before Christmas. Perhaps not full of Christmas cheers but tell that to Philip Green.

    Does any one here have any suggestions as to what is likely to be in high demand and low supply this year, aside from good will to all men?

    If you find out let me know ;)
  • kazwookie
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  • celestius
    celestius Posts: 1,090 Forumite
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    Seriously though, if I was to take a punt I would consider:
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  • Flyonthewall
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    The PS4 is quite likely to be in high demand but unless you already pre-ordered them months ago you've got very little chance of getting any to resell.

    In general consoles probably do pretty well at this time of year as do the popular/most wanted toys.

    I should imagine anything Christmas related also does well.

    However, I'd guess that most of that is either hard to get and/or prices are already higher for buying such items and not really worth the time/money.
  • RFW
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    kazwookie wrote: »
    Wrapping paper!
    I've heard Christmas cards are going well this year too, buy them all up and you can charge £10 each for them:D
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