Post: #1

I'm coming to Europe--

(Probably going Iceland--Amsterdam-Kiev-Lviv ) and wondering what, if any, electronic stuff I can bring to resell to make some money.

I can get iPad 2's, iPod Touch-- anything really, but I guess small things are best. I don't want to put too much money at risk-- maybe 3-5k.

Any ideas, or orders for specific things?

Post: #2

Telling us where you're coming from would probably help. Is this something you've done before? On another forum I use a guy funds his travels by buying certain items for cheap in Europe that cost a lot elsewhere and selling them on once he's arrived. He mostly does camera memory cards and other small items which he can carry a lot of but the principal is the same. He sells directly to shops and usually has a place in mind he's going to sell to before arriving so it's all pretty quick money.

Something worth considering but could potentially be risky, no? Could you not spend 5k and then get searched at customs and have the lost confiscated because it's suspicious?

Post: #3

(10-29-2011 03:47 PM)KingofScotland Wrote:  Could you not spend 5k and then get searched at customs and have the lost confiscated because it's suspicious?

If I have an Ipad2, and a couple iPod touches, it seems they would just charge duty rather than confiscate in most countries. If you had 8 iPads, that might look bad and you might be right.

The memory card thing sounds like a good idea, If I have a camera with me, who are they to say I shouldn't have 10-15 CF cards. "I need them for my personal use."

Post: #4

Kindle Fire probably takes the cake right now.

Post: #5

Who would you be selling to on arrival in the country, retailers, individuals?

Post: #6

(10-30-2011 02:58 AM)Vicious Wrote:  Kindle Fire probably takes the cake right now.

Could you explain why? Are sales restricted to USA? Will they work in EU countries?

Post: #7

(10-30-2011 07:12 AM)KingofScotland Wrote:  Who would you be selling to on arrival in the country, retailers, individuals?

I hadn't thought it out. Since I haven't gotten any orders from people on here, I guess that leaves me with retailers, or Craigslist or the like to sell to individuals. Most major cities with significant English speaking populations have Craigslist which is pretty widely read.

Post: #8

(10-30-2011 11:05 PM)iknowexactly Wrote:  

(10-30-2011 07:12 AM)KingofScotland Wrote:  Who would you be selling to on arrival in the country, retailers, individuals?

I hadn't thought it out. Since I haven't gotten any orders from people on here, I guess that leaves me with retailers, or Craigslist or the like to sell to individuals. Most major cities with significant English speaking populations have Craigslist which is pretty widely read.

Or eBay.