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HUSTLE #136 2.4 Retail Arbitrage

Flip Discounted Nike and Adidas Gear from Outlet Stores

💰 Startup Cost $100-500
⏰ Time/wk 5-10 hrs
📊 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
🏆 1st Month $ $200-600
💵 Monthly Range $600-2,000
⏱ First $ In 1-2 weeks
eBay, Poshmark, Mercari
Nike and Adidas outlet stores run additional markdowns on already-discounted gear. Look for 40% off outlet price weekends and stack with coupon codes from the Nike or Adidas app. Buy popular styles in common sizes (M 9-11, W 6-8). List on eBay and Poshmark at 10-20% below retail. Nike Air Max, Adidas Ultraboost, and Dri-FIT apparel are consistent sellers with 30-50% profit margins.
🚀 First Step
Download the Nike and Adidas apps, check your nearest outlet mall's weekend promotions, and visit to scan clearance racks for popular styles in common sizes.
  • Stack outlet clearance pricing with app coupon codes for maximum profit margin
  • Buy common sizes only — men's 9-11 and women's 6-8 sell fastest across all platforms
  • Go during holiday weekend sales when outlets run their deepest extra-percent-off promotions
🛠 Tools & Resources: Nike app, Adidas app, eBay app, Poshmark app, Mercari app, poly mailers, digital scale