This mum is turning old clothes into cash—here's how she does it!
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Do you have a love for the thrill of bargain hunting, or is your passion for fashion so strong that it has your wardrobe overflowing with long unused apparel?
If you can relate, you might be missing out on an additional income stream without even realising it.
Queensland mum Esta Musumeci shares the same passion for thriftiness and couldn't believe her luck when she first began selling some of her vintage finds online.
'My first item sold within the first few hours,' Esta told a news source.
'I then started sewing and reworking some of the clothes, giving them a new life.'
Before long, she found herself unable to meet the growing demand for her one-of-a-kind discoveries.
What's more, she was consistently turning a profit—sometimes exceeding $1,000 per week! As a result, the 26-year-old made the bold decision to quit her job and turn her side hustle into a full-time enterprise.
Now, this entrepreneurial mum spends her days scouting the latest garage sales and op shops, expertly flipping her finds to cover her expenses.
It all began with her mum, Carmel, who Esta credits for introducing her to the art of op shopping and teaching her how to sew.
'Growing up, we just loved to thrift,' Esta said.
Inspired by her mum's genius ability and spending hours studying YouTube tutorials, Esta began reworking pieces she found at the thrift shop to create unique and stylish items to offer buyers.
She'd make a beeline for her beloved thrift shops, picking out items that resonated with her. Her inspiration often came from perusing Pinterest and Instagram, which fueled her creativity to reimagine some of her vintage discoveries.
She'd then put her transformed treasures up for sale on Depop.
'With my wardrobe filled to the brim, I then decided to pop a few items on the online marketplace Depop,' Esta explained.
'Searching similar items as a pricing yardstick, I placed a tag of $20 on the accessory—and it was snapped up in hours.'
Her inventory ranged from vintage-inspired 60s jeans to high-end designer pieces, all priced reasonably between $10 and $25.
In a year, she managed to sell over 500 items, and in 2018, she decided to take the leap and turn her passion for 'thrift flipping' into a full-time venture, giving birth to her business, Chasing Threads.
No longer tied to her 9-to-5 job as a sales assistant, Esta now had the luxury of being the first customer at the thrift shops every morning. In fact, the thrift shops even started to recognise her, occasionally giving her a heads-up about exciting new arrivals.
Her daily routine involved scouring various thrift shops throughout the week, with the occasional stop at garage sales. Astonishingly, she sometimes purchased over 200 garments in a single week.
'I always look for good quality items, something that is unique or eye-grabbing,' Esta added.
This thrift shopper always has an eye out for bargain clothes that she can transform into other items, whether it's rejuvenating tired jeans into stylish vests or fashioning dresses from scrap materials.
Since she started her business, Esta has generated upwards of $200,000 in revenue, and she's lost count of the number of items she's sold.
So, if you're like Esta and have a passion for fashion and bargain-hunting, it may be time to start 'thrift-flipping' and make some extra money.
Whether you choose to surf the web for online deals or hit up garage sales and op-shops in your local area, your clothes could be the source of your next income stream.
So, what are your thoughts, members? Do you also have vintage clothes you are looking to sell? This might just be the solution for you!
If you can relate, you might be missing out on an additional income stream without even realising it.
Queensland mum Esta Musumeci shares the same passion for thriftiness and couldn't believe her luck when she first began selling some of her vintage finds online.
'My first item sold within the first few hours,' Esta told a news source.
'I then started sewing and reworking some of the clothes, giving them a new life.'
Esta decided to sell some of her op shop bargains online. Credit: Instagram/Chasingthreads.
Before long, she found herself unable to meet the growing demand for her one-of-a-kind discoveries.
What's more, she was consistently turning a profit—sometimes exceeding $1,000 per week! As a result, the 26-year-old made the bold decision to quit her job and turn her side hustle into a full-time enterprise.
Now, this entrepreneurial mum spends her days scouting the latest garage sales and op shops, expertly flipping her finds to cover her expenses.
It all began with her mum, Carmel, who Esta credits for introducing her to the art of op shopping and teaching her how to sew.
'Growing up, we just loved to thrift,' Esta said.
Inspired by her mum's genius ability and spending hours studying YouTube tutorials, Esta began reworking pieces she found at the thrift shop to create unique and stylish items to offer buyers.
She'd make a beeline for her beloved thrift shops, picking out items that resonated with her. Her inspiration often came from perusing Pinterest and Instagram, which fueled her creativity to reimagine some of her vintage discoveries.
She'd then put her transformed treasures up for sale on Depop.
'With my wardrobe filled to the brim, I then decided to pop a few items on the online marketplace Depop,' Esta explained.
'Searching similar items as a pricing yardstick, I placed a tag of $20 on the accessory—and it was snapped up in hours.'
Her inventory ranged from vintage-inspired 60s jeans to high-end designer pieces, all priced reasonably between $10 and $25.
In a year, she managed to sell over 500 items, and in 2018, she decided to take the leap and turn her passion for 'thrift flipping' into a full-time venture, giving birth to her business, Chasing Threads.
No longer tied to her 9-to-5 job as a sales assistant, Esta now had the luxury of being the first customer at the thrift shops every morning. In fact, the thrift shops even started to recognise her, occasionally giving her a heads-up about exciting new arrivals.
Her daily routine involved scouring various thrift shops throughout the week, with the occasional stop at garage sales. Astonishingly, she sometimes purchased over 200 garments in a single week.
'I always look for good quality items, something that is unique or eye-grabbing,' Esta added.
This thrift shopper always has an eye out for bargain clothes that she can transform into other items, whether it's rejuvenating tired jeans into stylish vests or fashioning dresses from scrap materials.
Since she started her business, Esta has generated upwards of $200,000 in revenue, and she's lost count of the number of items she's sold.
So, if you're like Esta and have a passion for fashion and bargain-hunting, it may be time to start 'thrift-flipping' and make some extra money.
Whether you choose to surf the web for online deals or hit up garage sales and op-shops in your local area, your clothes could be the source of your next income stream.
So, what are your thoughts, members? Do you also have vintage clothes you are looking to sell? This might just be the solution for you!
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