I bought three items today: two while out formally garage saling and one later on in the day. I spent $1.90 resulting in a profit potential of as much as $100.
The first item I purchased was a TI-83 Plus graphing calculator. The sellers clearly had no idea what it was ("I'm not sure if we even know how it works!" was the seller's response when I asked if it works) so I got it for $0.50. I have it listed on Craigslist for $60 but I expect to make more in the $40-$45 range on it.
The second item I purchased was an NES Power Pad -- think a Dance Dance Revolution pad for the original Nintendo except it's not used for dancing games. It came in the original box and appears unused. I couldn't remember if Power Pads are a valuable item or not so I figured I could sell it at my own garage sale which I'll be having in a few weeks if it proved worthless. It cost me $1; if I find a buyer I may get anywhere from $10-$30 for it.
My last item, a textbook, I purchased later in the day. It cost me $0.40 (all the change on me at the time) and I just listed it on Amazon for $45. After shipping and fees, I will get between $32 and $34 for it, assuming it sells at $45.
I think I will use the calculator as the first item from my $2.65 challenge.
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