Local Marketplaces
The short answer: Pay reports for local marketplace selling differ: The Side Hustle Show cites reps earning $150 to $250 per flip, and Chris Koerner of The Koerner Office says a hobbyist can make "an extra couple grand a month." The catch is speed: Matt Howe, a former high school math teacher, describes winning deals on speed. (The Side Hustle Show; Chris Koerner) One speaker on Chris's podcast worked weekends around a 9:00 to 5:00 job, so it can suit someone employed. (Chris Koerner)
| Reported part-time earnings | $150–$2,000/month 2 reports by 2 creators, Apr 2025–Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| One creator's reported startup cost | $1,500 2 reports by Chris Koerner, Jun 2026 |
| One creator's reported time to first dollar | 1 days Reported by Chris Koerner, Jan 2026 |
From 13 quotes by 4 creators. A creator figure is one person's account.
Go deeper: all the local marketplaces evidence
How much do local marketplace sellers make?
One local marketplace flipper, Matt, self-reports profiting $20-30K in one summer. Doug, of the Doug.Show podcast, sells bundles of business books for about $30. (Chris Koerner; Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show)
A reseller on Mission Side Hustle says that on Facebook Marketplace, whether an item is 80% or 90% like new doesn't change the sale price, only how quickly it sells. (Mission Side Hustle)
What do people doing local marketplaces say?
“the reps that I've connected with report earning anywhere from $150 to $250 per flip”
“If you just do it as a hobby, okay, you know, to put a lot of work in it, that's great. You can make an extra couple grand a month no problem.”
“And after shipping it was like 1,500 bucks for 115 rugs.”
“So, anyone in the world with 1,500 bucks or a credit card could do this business.”
What does it cost to start selling on local marketplaces?
Local marketplace selling can start with "an iPhone with Facebook Marketplace access," Chris says, and Matt's early flips included an $80 church pew. Chris adds that "you don't have to have a truck," while Flea Market Flipper had two furniture dollies to take upstairs. (Chris Koerner)
Matt's tip is a call list of paid drivers at $20-25/hour, more with their truck, to collect distant deals. (Chris Koerner)
- Search listings for "must go, free, cheap," as Chris suggests. (Chris Koerner)
- Message sellers fast with a specific pickup offer, he adds.
- Get sellers on the phone, Matt's tactic. (Chris Koerner)
- Lock deals with a Venmo or PayPal deposit, Matt's next tip. (Chris Koerner)
- Equipment: furniture dollies, smartphone (Chris Koerner)
- Vehicle required: no (Chris Koerner)
How fast do local marketplace sellers get paid?
On local marketplaces, one account on Chris's podcast has a Bose radio listed and sold for $50.00 the next day. After selling "a little outfit," Doug said, "I have cash right here." (Chris Koerner; Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show)
Matt bought and sold about 30 used zero-turn mowers in one summer while still teaching. (Chris Koerner)
Who should try selling on local marketplaces?
Local marketplace flipping grew into an equipment dealership for Matt, so it can suit someone who wants more than extra income. Doug takes payment at a nearby public spot, so his way of selling doesn't suit anyone who won't meet buyers in person. (Chris Koerner; Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show)
Which platforms do people use for local marketplaces?
Platforms people doing local marketplaces use: Blocket, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace.
Is selling on local marketplaces worth it?
Pros
- Doug sells unused items, including a never-used coffee grinder at roughly 30% off new. (Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show)
- Stock can be free: Chris tells of a friend who flips used sheds picked up free and resold delivered. (Chris Koerner)
Cons
- Some items sit: Doug keeps marking down a mattress topper. (Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show)
- Doug skips items worth under about $25, so not everything you own makes the cut.
What are the risks of selling on local marketplaces?
Payment reversals are a local marketplace risk Doug names; he takes cash only, at a nearby public spot, to avoid them. Buying resale lots carries its own risk, and Chris says, "You should never buy anything without a manifest because you don't know what you're going to get." (Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show; Chris Koerner)
What are the alternatives to local marketplaces?
- Furniture Flipping: Often covered together (20 shared videos).
- Online Marketplaces as a side hustle: Often covered together (16 shared videos).
- Live selling side hustle: Often covered together (4 shared videos).
- Renting out your stuff side hustle: Often covered together (11 shared videos).
- Liquidation Pallet Reselling: Often covered together (10 shared videos).
- Second Hand Clothing2: Often covered together (2 shared videos).
Sources and method
Quotes are verbatim and linked to the moment they were said. A figure from one report is not confirmed by a second source. BLS figures describe employees in the closest related occupation. Every quote, the pay in each state and the full source list are on the all the local marketplaces evidence.
- The Side Hustle Show, podcast, 1 Oct 2026.
- Chris Koerner, podcast, 21 Apr 2025.
- Chris Koerner, podcast, 13 Mar 2026.
- Chris Koerner, podcast, 21 Aug 2024.
- Chris Koerner, YouTube, 15 Mar 2026.
- Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show, podcast, 1 Jun 2026.
- Mission Side Hustle, YouTube, 21 Aug 2026.
- Chris Koerner, podcast, 9 Dec 2025.
- Chris Koerner, YouTube, 12 Aug 2026.
- Flea Market Flipper, YouTube, 16 Sep 2026.
- Chris Koerner, YouTube, 13 Apr 2026.
- Chris Koerner, YouTube, 26 Mar 2026.
- Chris Koerner, podcast, 6 Jan 2026.
- Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show, podcast, 29 Jun 2026.
- Chris Koerner, YouTube, 21 Oct 2026.
- Chris Koerner, YouTube, 26 Jun 2026.
Other data behind this page (5)
| Fact | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time or part-time | full time capable | Accepted | Chris Koerner |
| Payout methods (facebook-marketplace) | Cash | Accepted | Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show |
| Fit by life phase (employed_moonlighter) | 0.70 score 0–1 | Accepted | Chris Koerner |
| Scalability | high | Accepted | Chris Koerner |
| Common pitfalls | Buying resale lots without a manifest, so you don't know what you're getting | One report | Chris Koerner |