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INTERMEDIATEOFFLINE60 DAYS

EUR 100 to EUR 1,000 Challenge

Turn EUR 100 into EUR 1,000 in 60 days through strategic flipping, reselling, and arbitrage.

Starting Capital

€100

Target Earnings

€1,000

Participants

8,234

Success Rate

54%

🎯 Challenge Goal

10x your starting capital through buying and reselling

Day-by-Day Roadmap

Research profitable niches

3 hours

Analyze DoneDeal sold listings. Find undervalued categories.

Make first purchase

4 hours

Buy undervalued furniture or electronics. Spend EUR 50 max.

Refurbish and photograph

4 hours

Clean, repair, or improve item. Take professional photos.

List for sale

1 hour

Create compelling listings on DoneDeal and Adverts.ie at 2-3x cost.

First sale and reinvest

2 hours

Sell item for profit. Reinvest 100% of proceeds.

Scale to multiple items

Ongoing

With EUR 200+ capital, buy 3-4 items simultaneously.

Specialize in best category

Ongoing

Focus on highest-margin items you have found. Increase velocity.

Final accounting

2 hours

Sell all inventory. Calculate total profit.

Success Stories

Liam K., Galway

+€1,140

Turned EUR 100 into EUR 1,240 flipping vintage furniture in 54 days

Pro Tips

Focus on furniture - highest margins in Ireland
Always inspect items in person before buying
Negotiate 20-30% below asking price
Invest EUR 10-20 in basic repair supplies
Take photos in natural daylight
Price competitively but not cheapest

Common Mistakes

Buying trendy items with low resale value
Not factoring in transport costs
Over-investing in one item
Poor quality photos killing sales
Waiting too long to sell

Required Skills

NegotiationBasic repair skillsPhotographySales

Rewards

Badge: 10x Flipper Badge

1,000 Points

Advanced Flipping Course

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Account required (free)

Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 54%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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