📱 Best Platforms
FB Marketplace, eBay, OfferUp
📖 The Hustle
Buy used Dell Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad, and HP EliteBook laptops from office liquidation sales on eBay or GovDeals for $80-150. These business-grade laptops are built better than consumer models. Upgrade the RAM to 16GB, swap in a 256GB SSD ($25), and install Windows 10. A $120 ThinkPad T480 with upgrades sells for $250-350 to students and remote workers who need a reliable budget machine.
🚀 First Step
Search 'ThinkPad T480 lot' or 'Dell Latitude lot' on eBay, filter by 'used', and find a single laptop under $100 to flip as your test piece.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Business laptops (ThinkPad T-series, Latitude 7000, EliteBook 800) are far more reliable than consumer models
- Upgrading an old hard drive to a $25 SSD is the single most impactful flip upgrade
- List with 'Perfect for Students' or 'Remote Work Ready' in the title for faster sales
🛠 Tools & Resources: eBay (buying), Amazon (SSD and RAM), Windows Media Creation Tool (free), Phillips screwdriver set, anti-static wrist strap, USB drive