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When to Walk Away From a Deal

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The deals you skip protect your cash. These are the signs to leave an item on the shelf.

Walk away when

You cannot confirm the selling price
The brand is gated for you
Profit only works if nothing goes wrong
The listing has many versions and you are not sure which you hold
The box is damaged and you sell as new

Be careful when

It is the last week of the season
Many sellers are already cutting prices
The store has a pallet of it

The mindset

There will be another deal tomorrow. Cash stuck in a mistake cannot buy it.

General information for resellers, not financial, tax or legal advice. Marketplace fees and policies change; check the current rules before you buy.

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