Vintage shoes are all over the place. A lot of sneaker enthusiasts don't even know that the Nike Dunk is a vintage shoe, in a sense. It was originally released in 1985, which was over 20 years ago. They are always cool and classic. How can you make money off of true vintage shoes (shoes that you find in thrift shops or in your dad's closet)?
FINDING VINTAGE SHOES
Before you can make money, you need to find your vintage shoes first. You can have luck at finding cheap shoes in Goodwill stores, independent thrift stores, garage sales, or your relatives' closets. I was lucky
enough to find a pair of fire-red Jordan IVs in my grandma's attic. They belonged to my uncle, but I didn't find out until I sold them on eBay for $100+. I offered to split the profit with him, but he refused. A friend of mine found two pairs of Manolo Blahniks in a simple old thrift shop. I guess the employees didn't recognize the brand name and priced them at less than $10 each. She flipped those into a nice profit.
RESTORING AND REWORKING YOUR VINTAGE SHOES
1. You can rework them into new classics by cleaning them, repainting them, and swapping out the laces.
2. You can add an iron-on team logo or sew-on patch that matches the color scheme of the shoe (hi-top vintage shoes, vintage basketball shoes, vintage running shoes).
3. You can add fabric, ribbon, jewels, beads or flowers to your girly shoes (vintage heels, vintage flats, vintage pumps, vintage sandals)
4. You can simply clean them and sell them.
5. If you're selling Nike Dunks, make sure they're in great condition.
6. Throw on a retro bowling shirt and you will be looking snazzy!
SELLING YOUR VINTAGE SHOES
Online auctions are hot, so create a eBay account if you don't have one and sell them there, making sure to use good titles.
You can sell them at cheap vintage clothing stores or resale shops like Crossroads, Beacon's Closet, or Buffalo Exchange. There are many independent stores that buy clothes too, so check your neighborhood and bring your vintage shoes there.
If you have an eye for a bargain, know where to shop, and know what resources are best suited to sell your vintage shoes, you'll be making money in no time.
FINDING VINTAGE SHOES
Before you can make money, you need to find your vintage shoes first. You can have luck at finding cheap shoes in Goodwill stores, independent thrift stores, garage sales, or your relatives' closets. I was lucky
enough to find a pair of fire-red Jordan IVs in my grandma's attic. They belonged to my uncle, but I didn't find out until I sold them on eBay for $100+. I offered to split the profit with him, but he refused. A friend of mine found two pairs of Manolo Blahniks in a simple old thrift shop. I guess the employees didn't recognize the brand name and priced them at less than $10 each. She flipped those into a nice profit.
RESTORING AND REWORKING YOUR VINTAGE SHOES
1. You can rework them into new classics by cleaning them, repainting them, and swapping out the laces.
2. You can add an iron-on team logo or sew-on patch that matches the color scheme of the shoe (hi-top vintage shoes, vintage basketball shoes, vintage running shoes).
3. You can add fabric, ribbon, jewels, beads or flowers to your girly shoes (vintage heels, vintage flats, vintage pumps, vintage sandals)
4. You can simply clean them and sell them.
5. If you're selling Nike Dunks, make sure they're in great condition.
6. Throw on a retro bowling shirt and you will be looking snazzy!
SELLING YOUR VINTAGE SHOES
Online auctions are hot, so create a eBay account if you don't have one and sell them there, making sure to use good titles.
You can sell them at cheap vintage clothing stores or resale shops like Crossroads, Beacon's Closet, or Buffalo Exchange. There are many independent stores that buy clothes too, so check your neighborhood and bring your vintage shoes there.
If you have an eye for a bargain, know where to shop, and know what resources are best suited to sell your vintage shoes, you'll be making money in no time.
