How to Market on r/Flipping
A community for resellers who buy items to sell for profit. Covers sourcing, listing, shipping, and the business side of flipping on eBay, Amazon, Poshmark, and other platforms.
r/Flipping Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/Flipping.
Strict Self-Promotion Policy
This subreddit has strict rules against self-promotion. Product mentions should be rare and only when genuinely helpful.
Community Rules
- 1No asking what things are worth
- 2Use daily/weekly threads for hauls and questions
- 3No promotional content or spam
- 4Keep discussions focused on reselling
- 5Be helpful to new flippers
How to Write for r/Flipping
Practical and specific. Share exact strategies, not vague motivation. Numbers matter: profit margins, sell-through rates, time per item. The community respects hustle and efficiency.
Best Practices for r/Flipping
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Afternoon Est
- Saturday Morning Est
- Sunday Evening Est
Posts stay relevant for about 8-16 hours
Content That Works
- Sourcing strategy discussions
- Platform comparison insights
- Shipping and logistics tips
- Monthly sales reports
Common Flairs
Who's Here
Resellers from side hustlers to full-time flippers. Many use eBay, Amazon FBA, Poshmark, Mercari. Practical, hustle-oriented mindset. Value efficiency and scalability tips over inspirational content.
Common Mistakes on r/Flipping
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Asking "what is this worth?"
This is a rule violation. The subreddit isn't for valuation requests—there are millions of items and not enough time.
Instead
Do your own research on eBay sold listings, WorthPoint, or similar. Ask strategy questions, not valuation questions.
Posting big hauls without context
Haul posts go in the weekly thread. Main feed posts should provide value beyond "look what I found."
Instead
Save hauls for the weekly thread. For main feed, share lessons: "Why I passed on this type of item" or sourcing strategies.
Promoting your reselling course or YouTube
The community is saturated with people selling the dream of flipping. Course promoters are dismissed immediately.
Instead
Share the knowledge directly in posts. If you have a YouTube, your content should stand alone without needing to watch.
Asking basic questions covered in the wiki
"How do I start flipping?" is asked daily. The community has extensive resources for beginners.
Instead
Read the wiki and FAQ first. Ask specific questions: "Is this niche over-saturated?" or "Best platform for furniture?"
Not including profit margins in discussions
Revenue numbers without cost context are misleading. "$10k month!" means nothing without knowing margins.
Instead
Always include costs: "Bought for $X, sold for $Y, fees were $Z, shipped for $W. Net profit: $V."
Post Formats That Work on r/Flipping
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Strategy Share
Example Format
""Here's how I source [category]. Where I look, what I look for, and my typical ROI. Tips that took me years to learn.""
Why It Works
Specific and actionable. Saves others trial and error. Demonstrates experience.
Monthly Report
Example Format
""[Month] flipping report. Gross: $X. Expenses: $Y. Net: $Z. Items sold: N. Hours worked: H. Lessons learned.""
Why It Works
Full transparency including time investment. Shows realistic profitability. Includes learnings.
Mistake Post
Example Format
""Lost $X on [item/situation]. Here's what went wrong and how to avoid my mistake.""
Why It Works
Failure content is valuable and rare. Helps others avoid costly mistakes. Builds credibility through honesty.
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