SHE started with £10, and managed to turn it into a whopping £2,000.
Wanting some extra cash to go travelling, Sophie Field initially set herself a £1,500 target – and absolutely smashed it.
The savvy side hustle paid for her to travel around Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore.
But the 25-year-old from Essex isn't done yet – she's already planning her next mission, which is to turn £100 into a down payment on a car.
Sophie makes her by scouring charity shops and car boot sales for bargains, then selling them on for profit.
Documenting her journey on social media, she has quickly discovered that some items are guaranteed to sell, while others are a bit hit and miss.
Here, she tells us three things you should always look out if you want to bring in some extra cash…
Ready, teddy, go!
It's no secret – Jellycats are a great thing to look out for if you're embarking on a reselling side hustle.
But some can be more profitable than others, as Sophie has found out.
“The best selling Jellycats for me are the retired ones,” she said.
“With Jellycats, they usually become more valuable the older they are.
“Or the bashful characters are good collectors' items.”
Sophie has previously bought a Jellycat for £1 and sold for £65.
She also bought a large plushie for £12, and went on to sell it for £85.
Snap happy
Another item that's always done well for Sophie is digital cameras.
One of her biggest profits was a camera she paid a fiver for, which she sold on for £95.
“Digital cameras are always a winner!” she said.
“And even if they don’t work you can get your money back by selling for parts,” she said.
Sophie has also had success with other tech items, including gaming consoles like the X-box, Playstation and Wii.
If she can't sell the product because it's broken, she will flog it for parts instead.
Best foot forward
No, not THAT kind of foot side hustle!
But another clever trick she uses is to snap up good condition shoes, as they're “always a winner” for her.
And in terms of brands that do the best, Nike and Converse are at the top of the list.
Any shoes that aren't in good condition are unlikely to sell, Sophie warned, while kids' footwear also doesn't spark much interest.
Kids' clothes are another area to avoid – as people don't want to fork out on them when secondhand.
But Sophie's always happy to think outside the box – once selling a foot circulation machine she picked up for just £2 on for £100.
You can follow Sophie's reselling journey here on Instagram, or on TikTok.
