Reselling guides for Canadian sellers
Practical guides on retail arbitrage, clearance sourcing and selling online in Canada.
The formula for profit and ROI on a resale item, with a worked example.
Profit and numbersROI vs Profit Margin: Which to UseROI compares profit with what you paid. Margin compares profit with the selling price.
Profit and numbersThe True Cost of an Item You ResellThe shelf price is only part of what an item costs you. Count the rest.
Profit and numbersHow Sales Tax Affects Reselling ProfitGST/HST on your purchases and sales changes your real margin. Here is the general picture.
Profit and numbersSell-Through Rate ExplainedSell-through measures how fast stock turns into cash. It matters as much as margin.
Profit and numbersCash Flow for ResellersProfitable resellers still run out of cash. Here is how to plan for the gap between buying and being paid.
Profit and numbersHow to Estimate What an Item Will Sell ForA realistic resale price comes from current competing offers and price history, not the store's regular price.
Profit and numbersFinding Your Break-Even PriceThe break-even price is the lowest you can sell for without losing money.
Profit and numbersThe Most You Should Pay: A Simple FormulaWork backwards from the selling price to the highest buy cost that still meets your ROI target.
Profit and numbersInventory Turnover for Small SellersTurnover is how many times a year your inventory money is reused.
Profit and numbersWhen to Cut Your Losses on Slow StockA sold item at a small loss is usually better than stock that sits. Here is how to decide.
Profit and numbersSize and Weight: Why Bulky Items Cost MoreFulfilment and shipping fees depend on size as well as weight.
Profit and numbersWhat to Track in a Reselling SpreadsheetA simple spreadsheet shows which products and stores actually make you money.