eBay status: access issues and outage reports

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of eBay reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by eBay users through our website.

• Website Down (64%)
• Sign in (22%)
• Errors (14%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent eBay outage reports came from the following cities:

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Preston	Website Down	7 minutes ago
Mauléon-Licharre	Sign in	4 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	15 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	20 hours ago
Preston	Website Down	1 day ago
Preston	Website Down	2 days ago

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eBay Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Andres Fernandez (@Brok3rFernandez) reported 8 minutes ago

  @643DoublPlay @CardPurchaser He actually is asking over $10k on eBay so I got him down to $7k

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  Uma Kompton (@RIPUmaKompton) reported 9 minutes ago

  @ultra_kitsch @offbeatorbit Not the same as an awesome apartment ofc but I got a $300 dress with tags for $6 on eBay because the pictures were so terrible 😭 will never forget it

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  thanh (@thanhsells) reported 10 minutes ago

  @SeeifIhaveit Fifteen minutes while you were taking the eBay listing down is brutal. That's the one that gets you.

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  Eric (@GhostRunnerCard) reported 10 minutes ago

  @CCCollectorTCG I ship via eBay to third-party shipping companies almost daily. I've never had any concerns or issues with them. All the orders work out fine.

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  Card Throne (@cardthrone) reported 11 minutes ago

  I run Card Throne with a handful of Grok Bots. Each one owns a job. They don't all sit in one chat answering random questions. Scout does sourcing. Japanese inventory, carts, what to buy next. Grading plays and margins off my actual fees and costs. It never checks out. I still have to say purchase. Build is engineering. It only works on Card Throne Room, our seller tool. Scan a stack of cards, list to eBay, inventory management. When it's real code, it summons a cloud agent with pstack /poteto-mode. Throne runs the storefronts. Brings me the issues that actually have to move that day. Ledger does the books. Payouts, fees, receipts, the monthly P&L. Sentry monitors for any Card Throne Room bugs and pings Build if something needs fixed. Chief sits on top so I'm not pinging six bots to find out whose job a thing is. I still make the final calls.

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  Richard Thomas (@BayleySportCard) reported 11 minutes ago

  Anyone know how to fix the Ebay app to send offers?

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  Kyle Harrison (@kwharrison13) reported 15 minutes ago

  Maybe. Maybe you'd be fine without data centers. But let me ask you this. Do you use credit cards, debit cards, tap-to-pay, gas pumps, vending machines, parking meters, parking apps, ATMs, online banking, mobile banking, mobile check deposit, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, Apple Pay, Google Pay, splitting a dinner bill, autopay on your bills, payroll that isn't a paper check, direct deposit, digital 401(k), Robinhood, Coinbase, credit score checks, loan applications, mortgage applications, car loan approval at the dealership, insurance quotes, filing an insurance claim, e-filing your taxes, gift cards, store loyalty accounts, digital coupons, rebates, buy-now-pay-later, tipping on a screen, email, text messages, iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, group chats, voicemail transcription, spam call blocking, FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, Slack, video calls with grandparents, phone number lookups, checking your data usage, paying your phone bill, two-factor codes, push approvals to log in, password managers that sync, "sign in with Google," resetting a forgotten password, digital IDs in your wallet app, gym check-in apps, apartment smart locks, hotel keys on your phone, office badge apps, patient portals, seeing your test results, booking a doctor's appointment, telehealth visits, prescription refill requests, the pharmacy knowing what you're on, insurance verification at the front desk, prior authorization, continuous glucose monitors, insulin pump apps, remote pacemaker checks, CPAP data reports, hearing aid apps, therapy apps, period trackers, fertility trackers, medical alert buttons for elderly parents, symptom checkers, finding an in-network doctor, the weather app, radar, hurricane warnings, tornado warnings, flood alerts, earthquake early warning on your phone, wildfire maps, smoke maps, air quality, pollen counts, Amber alerts, emergency alerts, road closure info, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, live traffic, rerouting around a crash, transit apps, real-time bus and train arrivals, tapping your phone to ride the subway, Uber, Lyft, rental car reservations, Turo, bike share, scooter share, EV charging networks, paying for a charge, phone-as-car-key, remote start, finding your parked car, over-the-air car updates, in-car navigation, in-car voice assistants, stolen vehicle tracking, road trip planning, booking flights, checking in for a flight, mobile boarding passes, seat selection, flight status, rebooking after a cancellation, bag tracking, TSA PreCheck lookups, airport wifi, booking hotels, Airbnb, Vrbo, checking into a hotel, cruise bookings, theme park tickets, ride reservations, airline miles, hotel points, currency conversion, Amazon, all online shopping, order tracking, delivery notifications, returns and exchanges, price checks in-store, self-checkout, store apps, curbside pickup, Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats, ordering ahead at a restaurant, OpenTable, Resy, waitlist texts, QR code menus, tipping on delivery, subscription boxes, eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Poshmark, StockX, Ticketmaster, StubHub, getting into a concert with a phone ticket, Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, smart thermostats, video doorbells, security cameras, alarm monitoring, smart locks, smart lights, robot vacuums, garage door openers, baby monitors, pet cameras, automatic pet feeders, GPS pet collars, smart sprinklers, smart fridges, app-connected air fryers, cloud printing, printer ink subscriptions, routers you manage from an app, checking if you left the stove on, iCloud, Google Photos, every photo you've taken in ten years, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, shared albums, phone backups, setting up a new phone, notes apps, calendars, contact syncing, reminders, to-do apps, document scanning, e-signing a lease, Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Twitch, cloud DVR, on-demand cable, Spotify, Apple Music, podcasts, audiobooks, Kindle books, library ebook borrowing, online multiplayer games, matchmaking, cloud saves, game downloads, game patches, single-player games that phone home for a license check, Steam, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Online, Roblox, Minecraft servers, fantasy football, sports scores, sports betting apps, movie tickets, Google search, Wikipedia, ChatGPT, Claude, every other AI app, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Reddit, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, dating apps, Yelp reviews, Google reviews, news sites, Substack newsletters, blogs, forums, checking if a business is open, looking up a phone number, recipes, translation apps, Duolingo, Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, Notion, Figma, Canva, shared calendars, scheduling links, VPNs into work, remote desktop, timeclock apps, shift scheduling apps, requesting time off, expense reports, job applications, LinkedIn recruiters, video interviews, Canvas, Blackboard, checking your kid's grades, school lunch accounts, attendance notifications, online homework, Khan Academy, Coursera, FAFSA, student loan portals, tutoring apps, Fitbit, Apple Watch health data, Strava, Peloton, sleep tracking, smart scales, calorie tracking, meditation apps, workout apps, DMV appointments, renewing your license online, paying a parking ticket, jury duty portals, checking your property tax bill, utility accounts, outage maps, paying rent through an app, HOA portals, storage unit access codes, wedding registries, baby registries, funeral arrangements, Ancestry, 23andMe results, church livestreams, volunteer signups, or GoFundMe? If you said yes to ANY of those then you do, in fact, NEED data centers.

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  virgo_☀️♊️🌚 (@virgorising_gem) reported 17 minutes ago

  @WALKEMDOWNABE From the moment he couldn’t fix that bald patch , I knew eBay he’s isn’t have any money lol

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  James Sager:Father of the Smart Phone,AI,Techaform (@JamesSager) reported 19 minutes ago

  @grok @iamelijahfloyd @Grok I bought several magnets like that on ebay in order to work on a SRM motor... How would they be mounted so they're engaged to slow a metal disc like a tire rim?

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  Florida Sports Card Haven (@flasprtscardhvn) reported 20 minutes ago

  @Gbpoker0710 Thanks man.. I sure hope not. Hope just emptying the stomach and going home tomorrow. Shut my ebay down for 2 weeks just in case. 👊

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  Mojo 🇺🇸 (@QMojo8) reported 21 minutes ago

  @OffDaHook35 Sold some slabs at LCS today and narrowed my pc down to a small box. I have a 2000 card lot on eBay to sell the rest. A lot are cards from packs I ripped this year. LCS wouldn’t even look at them

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  Sweethoneyxd (@Gods_sunset) reported 27 minutes ago

  @JRho_11 Starting the video w/ that musty *** helmet he prob got off eBay is insane. Literally hit record while putting the helmet in frame andddd putting his top down. Mean time he prob circling an empty parking lot

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  Saul (@SaulSellsStuff) reported 28 minutes ago

  Not sure who needs to hear this but you can spend $100,000+ a month just using Amazon as your source of inventory. You can do this at 40%+ ROI. You can beat section 3s and account health problems. You can sell your inventory on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Whatnot, TikTok, or locally. If you’re an Amazon seller you can also get a complete P&L, cash flow analytics, ungating support, reimbursements, product monitoring, replen dashboards, FBM tracking, order tracking, and more. For free, then $3 a day. You can be as weird as me and do it all from your phone if you’d like. We are building the most complete software package publicly available. Taking no profits out. Doubling down on team and partnerships.

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  Terence Smith (@SocialistTerry) reported 31 minutes ago

  So I made a complaint, got auto response saying no regulations broken. Appealed, response 12 hours later saying same 😯😳 @eBay_UK @eBay Why do you allow sellers to defraud buyers by letting them cancel the order, change the price, ask them to reorder, & hope they won't notice?

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  Simon What (@Whachazuck) reported 32 minutes ago

  @davidareader @yeehahboogie @eevblog Ebay seem to have bought the Inpost contract from Vinted, not been option for while on Vinted. Standard US monopoly their basic search is full of issues, zero innovation but buy up the competition, or their main postage method anyway Need to rename as eDropshipbay since 2004..

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  GamerTex (@GamerTex) reported 33 minutes ago

  @card_history @UpperDeckSports In 1999 Upper Deck told me about a few of the first Patch cards ever made. The best and worst as they put it. The WORST was a yet unreleased employee card with a distinct error i how the patch was inserted. A few months later the first Jordan employee card was released. After years of looking I never found the Jordan card that was described. The 'best' patch they described is attached. I found it after years of searching the newsgroups, sportsnet and ebay.

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  Arekkusu 🐍 COMMS OPEN (@DEMONArekkusu) reported 35 minutes ago

  They seem to think they are THE Majima yume or want to come across as such, had an issue with me and my merch collecting, thinking I spend a fortune... if they only look at ebay prices, I can see how they maybe think that. lol But in the end...

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  k- 🏴‍☠️ (@_goinKuu) reported 37 minutes ago

  @eBay i’ve already done this, and ran into “ Technical difficulties “ when using the call me feature. I need an actual agent asap, because this was made in error. I have nothing that violates any policy as i’ve read everything on the Policy page.

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  DeePlaysGaming (@DeePlaysGaming) reported 38 minutes ago

  @robert_m45 @Pirat_Nation then when your discs that you cant use become so rare you can charge 3 times the amount you paid for it on ebay blaming disc drives not working is lame when a game licence runs out that gets taken from you for good and you signed up for it...we all did with any digital game.

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  Mike-E (@ATXCollectibles) reported 38 minutes ago

  @yanxchick A4: one of my 1/1 Colt McCoy Longhorn cards I communicated with the seller for about 6 years on eBay and YouTube until he was willing to come down to what I was comfortable paying. Originally asked $2k and I ended up paying $500.

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  隨便 🐝 (@imbeingtheone) reported 42 minutes ago

  this guy just rejected my lowball offer on ebay. dude part of the thing is broken

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  Victory Gundam V1 (@Gundam_mf) reported 43 minutes ago

  @SylusMk2 I found the metal fix on eBay for like 1k Gl, the hummingbird figure is like a mythological creature at this point

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  Fitzzzy 🏴‍☠️ (@ShaunFitzzzy) reported 47 minutes ago

  @Psycho0111 It all comes down to if there is any material info out there. With everything around eBay it might be hard to get around the safe harbor laws Also, I’m not sure if the pre earnings release counts, we get the full thing next week

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  Hago Community (@HAGOCommunity) reported 49 minutes ago

  Everything $1–$5 Store Business in the United States Business Model, Profit Methods, Required Equipment, and Startup Costs The Everything $1–$5 concept is based on opening a small retail store that sells a wide variety of everyday and impulse-buy products at simple, affordable prices ranging from $1 to $5. Instead of operating like a traditional store with hundreds of different price points, the store can be organized into clear pricing sections such as: $1 Zone – $2 Zone – $3 Zone – $4 Zone – $5 Zone This makes shopping simple, easy to understand, and attractive to customers. The low prices also encourage shoppers to purchase several items during one visit instead of buying only one product. A strong example of this type of retail model in the United States is Five Below, which offers many products within the $1 to $5 price range. However, a small independent store should not try to copy large national chains directly. The key is to stay small, control operating expenses, buy inventory at very low prices, and focus on fast-moving products. What Products Can Be Sold? The store can carry hundreds of small products, but it is usually better to begin with a carefully selected product mix instead of trying to sell everything. Suitable categories may include: Home accessories Kitchen tools School supplies Office supplies Small toys Party supplies Hair accessories Pet accessories Car accessories Storage products Seasonal merchandise Gift items Small decorations Socks Craft supplies Cleaning accessories Phone accessories Small household products The $1 Section The $1 section can be used primarily to attract customers into the store. Products may include: Pens Stickers Sticky notes Gift bags Small party supplies Small seasonal items Hair accessories Craft products Small household items The goal is not necessarily to generate the highest profit from the $1 section. Instead, the purpose is to create strong value perception and encourage customers to enter the store and continue shopping. The $2 Section The $2 section may include: Small kitchen tools Storage accessories Socks Cups Office supplies Accessories Small pet products Basic cleaning products Seasonal products The $3 Section The $3 section may offer stronger profit margins. Products can include: Home organizers Small decorative products Basic car accessories Cups and bottles Kitchen products Small toys Puzzles Pet accessories Better-quality office supplies Small gifts The $4 and $5 Sections These sections can become some of the most important profit generators in the store. Possible products include: Storage organizers Home décor Larger seasonal products Gift sets Office accessories Car products Pet supplies Toys Trend products Kitchen organizers Bathroom organizers The store does not need to carry the same number of products at every price level. A possible product mix could look like this: PricePercentage of Products$110%$215%$325%$420%$530% This would place approximately half of the store's products in the $4 to $5 range, where there is often more room for stronger gross margins. How Does an Everything $1–$5 Store Make Money? The biggest mistake would be buying an item for $4 and selling it for $5. That may look like a $1 profit, but the business still has to pay for: Rent Payroll Electricity Insurance Credit card processing Theft Damaged inventory Supplies Marketing Software Taxes and administrative expenses The products must therefore be purchased at significantly lower prices than their retail selling prices. A possible target structure could be: Selling PriceTarget Landed Cost$1$0.25–$0.40$2$0.50–$0.80$3$0.80–$1.20$4$1.10–$1.60$5$1.40–$2.00 The term landed cost refers to the total cost of getting the product into the store, including purchasing, shipping, transportation, and other related costs. The lower the landed cost, the more room the store has to cover expenses and generate profit. The Real Secret: Average Customer Transaction The goal should not be for a customer to walk into the store and spend only $1. The goal is to encourage the customer to buy several products. For example: One $1 item Two $3 items One $4 item One $5 item The total transaction would be: $16 If the average item price is approximately $3.20 and the average customer purchases five items, then: Average Transaction = approximately $16 This number is extremely important. A profitable discount store needs both customer traffic and a healthy average transaction value. Example of Store Profitability Suppose the average customer transaction is: $16 Assume the cost of merchandise sold represents approximately: 40% of sales The merchandise cost on a $16 transaction would therefore be about: $6.40 That leaves: $9.60 in gross profit before operating expenses. Credit card processing fees, bags, theft, damaged products, and other variable expenses must still be deducted. Therefore, the store may target a contribution margin of approximately: 50% to 55% depending on the merchandise mix and operating model. This is not guaranteed net profit. It is simply an example to illustrate how the business model can work. Break-Even Example Suppose the store has monthly fixed operating expenses of: $8,000 This may include: Rent Payroll Utilities Internet Insurance Software Marketing Administrative expenses If the effective contribution margin is approximately: 54% Then the store would need approximately: $8,000 ÷ 54% = $14,800 in monthly sales to reach break-even. If the store operates 30 days per month, that would equal approximately: $495 in daily sales If the average transaction is $16, the store would need approximately: 31 customer transactions per day to generate that level of sales. Actual costs will vary significantly depending on the city, state, rent, wages, insurance, and inventory costs. Important Ways to Increase Profit 1. Use Low-Priced Products to Attract Customers The $1 and $2 sections can contain products that appear to offer excellent value. The goal is to make customers curious enough to enter the store. Once inside, they may purchase products from the higher-priced sections as well. 2. Make $4 and $5 Products Major Profit Drivers If a product costs $1.50 landed and sells for $5, there is significantly more room to cover expenses and produce profit. For that reason, the store should not depend heavily on $1 products. The $1 section should support the business, but it should not necessarily dominate the inventory. 3. Create an Impulse-Buy Section Near the Checkout The checkout area should contain attractive, small products. Examples include: Accessories Trend items Small gifts Stationery Seasonal items Novelty products The purpose is to encourage customers to add another $1 to $5 purchase before checking out. Even a small increase in average transaction value can make a significant difference over thousands of customer visits. 4. Change Products Frequently One of the most attractive features of a discount store is that customers do not always know what they will find. A section can be created called: NEW THIS WEEK New products can be introduced regularly. This gives customers a reason to visit several times per month instead of shopping only when they need something specific. 5. Sell Seasonal Merchandise Seasonal products can generate strong short-term demand. Important seasons may include: Halloween Christmas Valentine's Day Easter Back to School Summer Graduation Thanksgiving The store should buy seasonal merchandise carefully. After the season ends, unsold inventory should usually be discounted quickly so that cash can be reinvested into newer products. 6. Follow Consumer Trends Low-cost trend products can generate fast sales. The store owner should continuously monitor: Social media trends Popular products Local consumer demand Seasonal demand Competitor merchandise Online marketplaces When a low-cost product begins gaining popularity, the store may be able to purchase it quickly and sell it while demand is still strong. 7. Sell Both In-Store and Online The same inventory can potentially be sold through: The physical store The store's website TikTok Shop eBay Facebook Marketplace Other online marketplaces This allows the location to function as: Retail Store + Small Warehouse + Online Fulfillment Center The physical store can therefore generate more value than retail sales alone. 8. Create Private-Label Products Later After several months of operations, the owner will begin to understand which products sell consistently. Instead of continuing to buy these products from middlemen, the business may eventually work directly with manufacturers. A private label can then be created under the store's own brand. For example: Everything $1–$5 Home Private-label products can improve margins and help build a stronger long-term brand. Recommended Store Size For a first-time business owner, a large store may create unnecessary financial pressure. A practical starting size could be: 500–800 square feet which is approximately: 46–74 square meters After the business proves itself, the owner may expand to: 800–1,200 square feet A smaller store offers several advantages: Lower rent Lower renovation costs Fewer employees Lower utility bills Less inventory required Lower shelving costs Easier management Choosing the Right Location Suitable locations may include: Strip malls Shopping centers Areas near supermarkets Residential neighborhoods Areas with families Locations near schools or colleges when appropriate Locations next to complementary retailers The most expensive location is not always the best location. For a low-price retail concept, manageable rent combined with adequate customer traffic can be better than a premium location with extremely high rent. Parking, visibility, pedestrian traffic, nearby businesses, and local demographics should all be considered. Equipment Needed Retail Shelving The store may need: Wall shelving Gondola shelving End caps Pegboards Hooks Display tables Used commercial shelving can significantly reduce startup costs. Shopping Baskets A small store may use: Shopping baskets instead of large shopping carts. Baskets take less space and are usually more practical for a store selling small products. Point-of-Sale System A POS system should be able to manage: Sales Inventory Barcodes Returns Sales reports Employee activity Card payments A small retail business does not necessarily need an expensive enterprise-level checkout system. A basic POS setup can be sufficient during the early stage. Additional Equipment Other useful equipment may include: Barcode scanner Label printer Receipt printer Cash drawer Computer or tablet Internet router Security cameras Surveillance monitor Regular printer Pricing label machine Hand truck Stockroom shelving Small ladder Box cutters Tape guns Storage bins Shopping bags Store Security Retail shrink can become a major problem in stores carrying hundreds of small products. Shrink may include: Theft Damaged products Lost merchandise Inventory mistakes The store should therefore be designed carefully. Useful security measures may include: Visible security cameras Good lighting Mirrors in blind spots Lower shelving Clear sight lines Higher-value products near the checkout area Even a relatively small level of shrink can significantly damage the profitability of a low-price retail business. Estimated Startup Cost in the United States The following numbers are general estimates only. Actual expenses can vary substantially depending on the state, city, lease, condition of the location, local wages, insurance, licensing, and construction requirements. For a store of approximately 500 to 800 square feet: ExpenseEstimated CostBusiness formation and licenses$300–$1,500Security deposit and advance rent$3,000–$8,000Paint, lighting, and basic improvements$3,000–$10,000Shelving and display fixtures$2,500–$7,000POS and checkout equipment$400–$1,800Cameras and security system$500–$1,500Storefront sign$700–$2,500Bags, labels, and barcode supplies$300–$1,000Initial inventory$8,000–$20,000Internet, utilities, and deposits$300–$1,000Business insurance$500–$1,500Grand opening and marketing$500–$2,000Working capital reserve$5,000–$12,000 A realistic startup budget for a small location may therefore be approximately: $25,000 to $50,000 if the property is already in reasonable condition. A larger, more professionally fitted store may require: $45,000 to $80,000 or more. In high-cost cities, startup expenses may be significantly higher. Can the Business Be Started With $20,000? It may be possible, but the operation would need to be extremely lean. A possible setup may include: 400–600 square feet Low-cost location Used shelving Owner-operated store Basic POS Simple interior design Initial inventory of approximately $7,000–$9,000 Limited product selection Continuous reinvestment of early profits Under favorable circumstances, startup costs may approach: $20,000–$25,000 However, the business would have a relatively small cash reserve. For that reason, a starting budget of: $30,000–$40,000 may provide a safer financial cushion. Example Budget With $35,000 A possible allocation could be: $10,000 inventory $5,000 rent deposit and advance rent $4,000 shelving $4,000 store improvements $1,500 POS, cameras, and equipment $1,000 licensing, insurance, and administrative expenses $1,000 sign and promotional material $500 bags and labels $8,000 cash reserve Total: $35,000 Maintaining a cash reserve is important. The owner should avoid spending the entire investment before opening day. Business Registration and Licensing Requirements depend on the state, city, and specific location. A retail store may need: Business entity registration EIN State tax registration Sales tax registration where applicable Local business license Zoning approval Sign permit Certificate of Occupancy or similar local approval Commercial insurance Requirements can vary widely across the United States. Before signing a lease, the owner should confirm that the location is legally approved for the intended retail use. Be Careful With Imported Products Importing low-cost products can improve margins, but not every product can simply be imported and sold without additional requirements. Certain product categories may be subject to safety or compliance rules. Examples may include: Children's products Toys Electrical products Certain consumer goods Regulated household products For a beginner, it may be easier to purchase a large percentage of the initial inventory from wholesalers and distributors already operating inside the United States. Direct importing can be introduced later after the owner understands the market, product demand, compliance requirements, shipping costs, and minimum order quantities. Where Can the Merchandise Come From? There are several possible inventory sources. U.S. Wholesalers One of the easiest options for beginners. Prices may be higher than direct importing, but purchasing is usually simpler. Closeout Merchandise Businesses may purchase discontinued or clearance inventory at reduced prices. Closeouts can provide excellent margins if the merchandise is still desirable. Overstock Merchandise Suppliers sometimes have excess inventory that they need to sell quickly. This can create opportunities to buy products below normal wholesale prices. Liquidation Inventory Liquidation can provide extremely low prices. However, buyers should carefully inspect the merchandise. Buying random pallets without understanding the condition or contents can create major losses. Direct Importing Direct importing may become attractive after the business has identified proven products. For example, if one product sells 1,000 units successfully, the owner may then negotiate with a manufacturer for a larger direct order. This approach reduces the risk of ordering large quantities of products that have not yet been tested. Products to Approach Carefully at the Beginning A new store owner should be cautious about categories such as: Food Cosmetics Children's products Complex electronics Perishable products Products requiring special regulatory compliance These categories may still be profitable, but they can create additional compliance, insurance, storage, safety, and inventory-management challenges. A beginner may prefer products that are: Easy to store Easy to display Durable Non-perishable Low return risk Simple to understand The Biggest Inventory Mistake One of the biggest mistakes is buying very large quantities simply because the unit cost is low. For example, a supplier may offer a product for: $0.50 The owner may believe it is an excellent deal because it can potentially sell for $3. However, if customers do not want the product, the business has not saved $2.50. Instead, it has locked money into slow-moving inventory. A better approach is: Test Small → Measure → Reorder Big Buy a smaller quantity first. Monitor sales. If the product sells quickly, place a larger order. If it sells slowly, discount it and recover the cash. Important Numbers to Monitor The store owner should regularly track: Daily Sales Total sales generated each day. Average Transaction The average amount spent by each customer. Units Per Transaction The average number of products purchased per transaction. Gross Margin The difference between product cost and sales revenue before operating expenses. Inventory Turnover How quickly inventory is sold and replaced. Shrink Inventory lost through theft, damage, or errors. Sell-Through Rate The percentage of purchased inventory that has actually been sold. These numbers are far more important than simply observing whether the store appears busy. Conclusion An Everything $1–$5 store can be an attractive small retail business in the United States. It does not necessarily require a large location, expensive machinery, or a large number of employees. However, the real business model is not simply: “Sell cheap products.” The stronger model is: “Buy intelligently, sell quickly, and encourage every customer to purchase several products per visit.” The $1 and $2 sections can attract customers, while the $3, $4, and $5 sections can become stronger profit generators. A practical starting model may include: 500–800 square feet Approximately $30,000–$40,000 in startup capital Carefully selected initial inventory Low operating expenses Owner-operated management during the early stage Frequent merchandise changes Strong focus on inventory turnover After the first location becomes profitable, the business can expand through: A larger product range A second store Online sales Direct importing Private-label products Additional locations With disciplined buying, tight inventory control, manageable rent, and strong customer traffic, an Everything $1–$5 store can develop from a small independent retail store into a scalable discount retail brand.

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  Adam Taylor (@adamtaylorl) reported 53 minutes ago

  Me at 20: - £50K/year at Jaguar Land Rover - Acting team leader, dream job by every measure - Watching agency videos in the car park on my lunch break Me at 24: - $100M+ generated on Meta - Scaled a brand in LA from $90K to $2.1M/mo in 7 months - 40+ team members, run from Dubai My first money online was flipping scooter parts on eBay at 13. I opened my own bank account for it. Nobody told me to. I just wanted a bike and needed to make £200 to afford it. Fast forward. Late 2022 I bought an Iman Gadzhi agency course and landed a client in 2 months. They paid £900/month. I was going to say £1,000 and bottled it at the last second. Then 7 months passed and I made £80. In total. I didn't tell my friends what I was doing. I barely even told my family. There was nothing to show anyone, so I just went quiet and kept going. I handed in my notice at JLR in July 2024. Everyone at the factory thought I'd lost it – to them I was walking out of a job people wait 20 years for. So I flew to Bali alone in early 2025. I knew nobody there. I wasn't a huge fan of Bali. Then I moved to Thailand 30 days later. Hit $50K/mo whilst there. Then $100K. Now I'm living in Dubai and the business does more in a month than JLR paid me in four years. The crazy part is I wasn't good at this. I was terrible for a long time. I just kept putting in long hours and watching what happened until some of it started working. And I'm still doing that. The same method, just with bigger numbers. If a 13-year-old selling scooter parts to fund a bike can turn it into this, you're fine. Win each day. That's the whole thing.

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  Byron Vallis (@Byronnn6) reported 54 minutes ago

  @calvinfroedge Free shipping and eBay fees will knock this down to like $4.5 my friend. Better luck next time

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  Brian (@briansdsea) reported 54 minutes ago

  @BosCardHunter Just had an order showed delivered recently and it wasn’t a ES order. My mail that was delivered that day and another eBay package all showed delivered at 1:37 pm at box. This one showed 10:37 am. $4.99 Samad Taylor auto…..so I didn’t make a fuss or go down to post office.

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  ᴅᴏɴᴏᴠᴀɴ² 🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@arcanedonovan) reported 1 hour ago

  @PunchingCat @michiganstan25 i put them on ebay for my house down payment

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  Mr8000 (@mr8mil) reported 1 hour ago

  A few weeks back I bought this card from a tip on @enzo_tcg discrod. This card comes from the Blue Trial Deck of FW from 2023, basically one of the first leader cards of all FW. Hard to find in EN, this is the only version I could get my hands on EBay. Even if this card does not meet expectations down the road, I love the “vintagy” look of it. Source and user name: dissociated, thanks for bringing this into attention. Appreciate it!

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  Brandon Coty (@cotycollects) reported 1 hour ago

  Just bought 180 tested video games across generations for about $2.50-$3 / game. The previous batch was $2/game. Sounds crazy when you can see on eBay some of these only selling for $6-8. But I also see something that made me question this. 52 minutes south of me a video game store exists that sells these games for at least $20+ The same games you’d comp on eBay for much less. Why? Because it’s hard to trust random sellers and in this niche I’ve see people want to buy from people they like, people they trust and people they vibe with. Therefore I’m buying a disc refurbishment machine and offering a “warranty” to my future customers where if a disc stops working, we’ll fix it to the best of our ability. I’m also packaging games with the consoles we test and increasing the prices and will have a branded website off of marketplace platforms. Does this take reselling to the next level? Yes. Will it be difficult for me? No. It’ll actually be quite fun and we’ll act a little bit like game informer for retro games. If it doesn’t workout? Cool. If it does? That’s a fun way to resell.