Whether you buy new items or used, the strategy should be the same - make a profit! As a reseller, it is imperative that every item that you buy will turn a profit. Don't make the mistake of cutting your profits so close that the slightest shift in the price/market will change your item from a profitable item to a dud. I highly suggest that you look into used items if you can't find many new items at your local thrift stores. Used items might not get as much as a new version of the item you are looking at, but they can still make a profit. Remember, every item is profitable, but you have to buy it at the right price to make that happen.