Secondhand selling: what it takes to make it
Event description
Meet four experts who know what it takes to convert secondhand finds into major cash. From in-person to online sales, they’ll share tips for the most eager first-timers and seasoned side hustlers. You’ll learn how to set up, select, merchandise and price your goods for success and get the real down low on selling pre-owned.
MEET THE 2 AUSSIE THRIFTERS
Brad & Jaz aka the 2Aussiethrifters run an online secondhand business with two mates that combines treasure hunting, thrifting, recycling and flipping. Each year they re-home thousands of items, sharing their finds via their Youtube channel (@2aussiethrifters). As professional resellers, Brad & Jaz have practical tips and tricks galore to help you make extra dollars buying and reselling items.
MEET JANE CROWLEY
Jane Crowley is the founder and Managing Director of Dirty Janes Vintage Emporium, which has two locations in Bowral (@dirtyjanes_bowral) and Canberra (@dirtyjanes_canberra) and will open a third store in Orange in early 2024.
Working in antiques for over 25 years, Jane's expertise extends beyond antiques into small business, commercial interior design and sourcing. Jane's business philosophy centres around reusing, repurposing, and upcycling. She believes that giving longer life to unique and beautiful pieces can contribute to a better future for our planet.
Jane is also an author with two recently published books, Dirty Janes Vintage Style and Beeswax and Tall Tales.
MEET JACOB MILLER
Jacob Miller (@thejacobmillershow) is a dynamic and experienced senior leader who brings a very special brand of passion and skill to truly transform charity retail spaces. Jacob has worked for some of the most well known charities including Vinnies and Salvos, and is now Senior Manager - Op Shops at Uniting VIC/TAS (@unitingopshops).
Growing up hosting garage sales with their grandma, Jacob was thrilled to join the Op Shop sector at the age of 14 and has since worked for charity shops across the world. Leo Schofield AM dubbed Jacob as “the brains behind the most stylish thrift emporium in the southern hemisphere.”