This booming side hustle is helping Aussies turn clutter into cash—some are making over $60,000!
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The idea of turning a passion into profit might sound like a dream—but for some Australians, it’s becoming a lucrative reality.
As the cost of living continues to rise, many households are uncovering unexpected sources of income right under their noses.
A new trend is quietly taking shape, with more people cashing in on a particular hobby that’s proving to be both nostalgic and surprisingly profitable.
Australians were discovering a surprisingly profitable side hustle by selling collectibles online, with some even turning it into a full-time gig.
According to research conducted by eBay and Deloitte, four per cent of Aussies had managed to make a living through this growing market.
The study also found that one in three households in Australia owned some kind of collection—ranging from childhood nostalgia to carefully curated investments.
‘People are collecting mostly because they love the nostalgia, but the third most popular reason is because they think it’s a good investment,’ Today money expert Joel Gibson said.
Coins came out on top as the most collected item, followed by toys and then fashion pieces.
But Gibson noted that the serious money was being made by seasoned collectors with specific interests.
‘But when you get to the pointy end with the real pros, we’re talking collectable cards is the big one,’ he said.
One standout sale involved a Pokémon card that fetched over $62,000 on eBay in Australia.
Another seller managed to make more than $16,000 from a boxed Transformers Optimus Prime toy.
He continued: ‘The record online in Australia was a Michael Jordan card which sold for over $58,000.’
While many Aussies engaged in selling collectibles casually, the rising cost of living had driven more people to look at their household items through a different lens.
‘Most people, I think, are probably doing it on an amateur basis, maybe they’re collecting for fun and then they need to get rid of some of it, but more people are probably selling stuff than they used to,’ Gibson said.
What started as a love for nostalgia had turned into a profitable trend—one that was reshaping how Australians viewed their collections.
Want to hear more from the expert behind these surprising money-making insights?
Watch the video below to learn how to cut down your everyday expenses with simple, practical tips.
Source: Youtube/9 News Australia
From childhood treasures to unexpected windfalls, it seems there’s real value in what’s been sitting on our shelves.
What’s the most surprising item you’ve ever sold or seen listed online? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
As the cost of living continues to rise, many households are uncovering unexpected sources of income right under their noses.
A new trend is quietly taking shape, with more people cashing in on a particular hobby that’s proving to be both nostalgic and surprisingly profitable.
Australians were discovering a surprisingly profitable side hustle by selling collectibles online, with some even turning it into a full-time gig.
According to research conducted by eBay and Deloitte, four per cent of Aussies had managed to make a living through this growing market.
The study also found that one in three households in Australia owned some kind of collection—ranging from childhood nostalgia to carefully curated investments.
Aussies cash in on collectibles boom. Image source: Pexels/Tima Miroshnichenko
‘People are collecting mostly because they love the nostalgia, but the third most popular reason is because they think it’s a good investment,’ Today money expert Joel Gibson said.
Coins came out on top as the most collected item, followed by toys and then fashion pieces.
But Gibson noted that the serious money was being made by seasoned collectors with specific interests.
‘But when you get to the pointy end with the real pros, we’re talking collectable cards is the big one,’ he said.
One standout sale involved a Pokémon card that fetched over $62,000 on eBay in Australia.
Another seller managed to make more than $16,000 from a boxed Transformers Optimus Prime toy.
He continued: ‘The record online in Australia was a Michael Jordan card which sold for over $58,000.’
While many Aussies engaged in selling collectibles casually, the rising cost of living had driven more people to look at their household items through a different lens.
‘Most people, I think, are probably doing it on an amateur basis, maybe they’re collecting for fun and then they need to get rid of some of it, but more people are probably selling stuff than they used to,’ Gibson said.
What started as a love for nostalgia had turned into a profitable trend—one that was reshaping how Australians viewed their collections.
Want to hear more from the expert behind these surprising money-making insights?
Watch the video below to learn how to cut down your everyday expenses with simple, practical tips.
Source: Youtube/9 News Australia
From childhood treasures to unexpected windfalls, it seems there’s real value in what’s been sitting on our shelves.
What’s the most surprising item you’ve ever sold or seen listed online? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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