Welcome to your weekly dose of Side Hustle Timesโwhere we turn overlooked opportunities into income on your terms.
If youโve ever walked past a flea market or skipped the DVD aisle at a thrift storeโฆ 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
๐ฆ Todayโs Stack:
๐ฟ 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 2โ3x what you pay. Rule of thumb: aim to triple your investment.
๐ฎ Underpriced Video Games
Games like Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 and Family Fun Pack still sell well. Look for $5 titles that resell for $25โ$40.
๐ Game Strategy Guides
Strategy books for popular franchises (think Assassinโs Creed) can flip for $35+ if you scoop them for under $10.
๐งน Dyson Vacuum Parts
Dyson accessories like the Mini Motorhead or Fluffy Head sell fast and often fetch $25โ$60 per part. $10 bags of โjunkโ can turn into $100+ flips.
๐งข Limited-Run Collectibles
AFL beanies from past seasons? Limited-edition runs can sell for $25โ$40 individuallyโor up to $350 for rare ones.
๐ Niche Footwear (Like Footy Boots)
High-end sports shoes or boots can easily resell for $50+. Bonus if they're ex-player gear.
๐ก 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.
Donโt fear research in front of sellers. The pros do itโand it pays off.
Track sell-through rate (sold vs. active listings) to avoid slow movers.
๐ง Tools of the Trade:
๐ฑ eBay App โ For real-time price checks
๐ E-Profit Calculator โ Crunch your margins
๐ Beginner eBay Listing Guide โ Want to learn to list? [Get our starter guide here]
๐ Bottom Line:
This isnโt flashy, but it works. With as little as $5โ$10, you can test the waters and start stacking real profits. Whether itโs DVDs or Dyson parts, the opportunity is still out thereโfor anyone willing to dig a little.
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Until next time,
โ The Side Hustle Times Team