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Online estate sale auction service

Photograph, catalog, and run online auctions for the belongings of estates and downsizing households, taking a percentage of gross sales.

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The idea, in plain language

Photograph, catalog, and run online auctions for the belongings of estates and downsizing households, taking a percentage of gross sales. The Side Hustle Nation episode profiles Sue Antinoro of AuctionMastery.com, who built the side hustle on top of decades in consignment, eBay and auctions. Her recent two-part house sale grossed $17k with about $8k to her for a weekend's work.

Where the sources agree

  • Photography and cataloging are the core service
  • Percentage of gross sales is the revenue model
  • Built on top of prior consignment/eBay/auction experience

What each source says

Side Hustle NationThe Profitable Side Hustle That Helps Families in Need: Online Estate Sales

Side Hustle Nation profiles Sue Antinoro of AuctionMastery.com whose recent two-part house sale grossed $17k with ~$8k to her for a weekend.

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