I Bought a Bike for 2K and Made a Profit
40sThe promise of a low-cost flip with a clear profit margin is highly appealing and educational for viewers interested in side hustles.
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The video follows a commodity reseller as he experiments with a new niche: buying and reselling bicycles on Avito. He shares his experiences with sourcing, pricing, and the challenges of reselling, while also touching on other products he's currently selling.
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[00:06]
Introduction to New Product Niche
The creator introduces the video's focus on new products, niches, and active sales in the commodity business, specifically highlighting bicycles as a new venture.
[00:41]
First Bicycle Purchase
He purchased a blue bicycle for 2,000 rubles, which has already attracted 15 favorites on Avito. He also invested 3,680 rubles in a tariff for bicycle listings.
[01:31]
Supplier Discovery
He found suppliers for bicycles on a platform called 'mandrel' and plans to take photos of new Chinese bicycles that could yield a markup of at least 1,000-2,000 rubles.
[02:07]
Second Bicycle Purchase and Issues
He bought a 1974 sports bicycle for 3,000 rubles, but discovered it had rusty chains and worn brake pads, which he didn't know before picking it up.
[02:55]
Bicycle Repair
After the chain broke, he took it to a workshop where the chain repair cost 200 rubles, but new brake pads would have cost 3,100 rubles, so he fixed them himself.
[03:10]
Posting on Avito
He posts three ads on Avito daily to keep the bikes moving. The bicycles haven't sold yet but are actively being marketed.
[03:38]
Gym Membership and Other Products
He signed up for a gym membership and mentions that AirPods are selling well with 43 positive reviews. He also bought children's cameras from suppliers.
[04:53]
Camera Pricing and Watch Sales
The children's cameras cost 800 rubles to purchase and sell for 1,200-1,300 rubles. In contrast, watches are selling poorly, while watch wallets perform better.
[05:22]
Teaser for Next Video
He teases the second product niche for the next video and encourages viewers to subscribe for more free information on the product business.
The video provides a candid look at the realities of reselling products on Avito, highlighting both successes and challenges, and encourages viewers to follow along for more insights.
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What was the purchase price of the blue bicycle?
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What was the purchase price of the blue bicycle?
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2,000 rubles
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How much did the tariff for bicycle listings cost?
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How much did the tariff for bicycle listings cost?
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3,680 rubles
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What issues did the 1974 sports bicycle have?
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What issues did the 1974 sports bicycle have?
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Rusty chains and worn brake pads
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How much did the chain repair cost at the workshop?
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How much did the chain repair cost at the workshop?
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200 rubles
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How many ads does the creator post on Avito daily?
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Three
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What is the purchase and sale price of the children's cameras?
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Purchase for 800 rubles, sell for 1,200-1,300 rubles
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Bicycle Purchase and Favorites
Shows the initial success of the new niche with 15 favorites on Avito.
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Hidden Issues in Reselling
Highlights the risks of buying used items without full inspection.
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Daily Posting Strategy
Reveals a practical approach to maintaining visibility on Avito.
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Camera Profit Margin
Demonstrates a clear profit margin example in the product business.
04:53Full Transcript
[00:06] I make money in the commodity business, I like to try a lot of new things, for example, experiment with products, so in today's video I'll tell you and show you new products, new niches, and active sales in the commodity
[00:23] business. I won't drag it out for long, fill your cheek, take the liver, have a new mind, let's go, let's fill your cheek, take the liver, have a new mind, let's go, let's start with the first niche. I turned on the flashlight because you can't see anything here, these are bicycles, and here's that
[00:41] blue bicycle that I showed you earlier. I this bicycle for two
[00:55] two
[01:15] thousand rubles. 15 people added it to their favorites. And besides all this, I bought a tariff for bicycles that costs three thousand six hundred and eighty rubles. I also found suppliers for this
[01:31] bicycle on the mandrel. and now I will come to him to take pictures soon he will receive good Chinese bicycles for which you can make a markup of at least 1000 rubles 2000 and so on since
[01:46] I told almost everything that could be told about this bicycle, then with this bicycle I suffered just like a chef with shawarma, of course I joked clearly, but let's continue the video this bicycle cost 3 thousand rubles it is a 1974 bicycle
[02:07] cost 3 thousand rubles it is a 1974 bicycle it is a sports bicycle but when I was going to pick it up I did not yet know all these nuances besides all this the Niva chains are besides all this the Niva chains are old rusty and no longer burn anything
[02:21] also these things called brake pads also turned out to be worn out which I also did not know I went to pick up this bicycle on Moskovskaya and also before that I bought a 2 la cover which I definitely recommend to everyone
[02:37] I will attach a photo of how the bicycle turned out how I took it away after that when I bicycle turned out how I took it away after that when I was riding to the metro my chain broke and I went to the bicycle workshop on Parnas
[02:55] and the chain repair cost me 200 rubles and new brake pads too I had to leave 200 rubles because they charge them about 3,100 rubles for this service they charge them about 3,100 rubles for this service and I can't afford it, so I
[03:10] fixed everything myself, came home from taking photos and posted it on Vito. At the moment, I post an ad on Avito three pieces a day so that the bikes
[03:22] three pieces a day so that the bikes don't just disappear, but are used up. At the moment, these bikes haven't been sold yet and they are actively looking for buyers, so everything is fine. Besides
[03:38] so everything is fine. Besides all this, I signed up for a gym. I've been wanting to buy a membership for a long time, but I either didn't have the money or the desires, and finally I decided to sign up and now I will go there every day. Also, if
[03:54] you are interested in how I pump up my body, then subscribe to my Instagram, which has an idea with daily workouts, daily sales in the product business, and much more. So if you are interested in this topic,
[04:09] subscribe. Also, at the moment, Airpods are selling well. There are already 43 reviews on my account and almost all of them are positive. Let's say the last ones were Airpods and also very good. These soft toys are for sale
[04:24] also very good. These soft toys are for sale bought these children's cameras from suppliers and now I'm also involved in this business. Keep up the good work with these from suppliers and now I'm also involved in this business. Keep up the good work with these products. They're a really
[04:39] cool thing for a child. There are many different functions, but the main one is, There are many different functions, but the main one is, of course, taking a photo. I mean, clicking on it. I have n't forgotten how to use it. The camera is pretty good for the money.
[04:53] pretty good for the money. It costs 800 rubles to purchase and 1200 to 1300 rubles to sell. We'll see how it It costs 800 rubles to purchase and 1200 to 1300 rubles to sell. We'll see how it watches are selling very poorly at the moment. Watch wallets are even selling better. They've
[05:10] unpopular. My watch is just sitting in the box, you could say. The product is worthless. They took it off and did nothing. So, that's how it is.
[05:22] In the next video, you'll find out what the second product niche is. I took it upon myself. I what the second product niche is. I took it upon myself. I and continues to give me a lot of information on the product business absolutely free of charge.
[05:38] product business absolutely free of charge. So, have a nice day everyone. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, like this video, and with you, as always, it's me, Seryozha. Have a nice day everyone, and bye.