Welcome to your weekly dose of Side Hustle Times—where we turn overlooked opportunities into income on your terms.
If you’ve ever walked past a flea market or skipped the DVD aisle at a thrift store… you might be sleeping on one of the easiest side hustles in 2026.
This week's feature: How to flip forgotten media, video games, and household parts for serious cash.
January 2026
📦 Today’s Stack:
💿 Complete DVD Series Flips
Collectors love a full set. Look for complete DVD collections (like Lord of the Rings or 21 Jump Street) and flip them for 2–3x what you pay. Rule of thumb: aim to triple your investment.
🎮 Underpriced Video Games
Games like Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 and Family Fun Pack still sell well. Look for $5 titles that resell for $25–$40.
📚 Game Strategy Guides
Strategy books for popular franchises (think Assassin’s Creed) can flip for $35+ if you scoop them for under $10.
🧹 Dyson Vacuum Parts
Dyson accessories like the Mini Motorhead or Fluffy Head sell fast and often fetch $25–$60 per part. $10 bags of “junk” can turn into $100+ flips.
🧢 Limited-Run Collectibles
AFL beanies from past seasons? Limited-edition runs can sell for $25–$40 individually—or up to $350 for rare ones.
👟 Niche Footwear (Like Footy Boots)
High-end sports shoes or boots can easily resell for $50+. Bonus if they're ex-player gear.
💡 Stack Smarter, Not Harder:
Use the eBay app to check sold listings before you buy.
Run your numbers through a profit calculator to confirm margins.
Don’t fear research in front of sellers. The pros do it—and it pays off.
Track sell-through rate (sold vs. active listings) to avoid slow movers.
🔧 Tools of the Trade:
📱 eBay App – For real-time price checks
📊 E-Profit Calculator – Crunch your margins
📚 Beginner eBay Listing Guide – Want to learn to list? [Get our starter guide here]
🏁 Bottom Line:
This isn’t flashy, but it works. With as little as $5–$10, you can test the waters and start stacking real profits. Whether it’s DVDs or Dyson parts, the opportunity is still out there—for anyone willing to dig a little.
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Until next time,
— The Side Hustle Times Team