TikTok is full of savvy shoppers showing off their latest discount store finds, but some of them are hitting places like Ross with a different goal in mind—reselling for a profit.
One Amazon reseller, Sha Baker (@shashaw1), is making waves with her recent video, where she shares the secret to her side hustle: “You can literally resell almost anything at Ross on Amazon.”
In her TikTok, which has already racked up over 115,000 views, Baker stumbles upon what she calls a “money maker” while browsing the aisles at Ross. The item in question? Hello Kitty instant ramen noodle cups.
“I can’t make this stuff up, y’all. I just cannot,” she says, holding up a 6-pack of the noodles branded with the iconic Sanrio character.
Without hesitation, she grabs three boxes, estimating that her total cost will be around $15, or $5 per box. A quick check on Amazon shows the same 6-packs selling for over $17 each.
“IMO it be the dumbest stuff that does the best,” Baker captions her video, encouraging her followers to “Make that money!!”
Is Reselling from Amazon Ethical?
Baker isn’t alone in her reselling ventures. Many others document their resale journeys on TikTok, offering tips and tricks to those looking to get in on the action. However, there’s a growing debate about the ethics of this practice.
Critics argue that resellers often buy up all the stock at local discount stores, leaving little behind for customers who rely on these stores for affordable goods.
Whether it’s wiping out sales at Walmart or snagging the best items at thrift stores, resellers are sometimes seen as taking advantage of a system designed to help lower-income shoppers.
While there’s nothing illegal about buying items to resell at a profit, the question of whether it’s fair or ethical is a hot topic.
Some people believe resellers are just smart entrepreneurs, while others think they’re driving up prices and making it harder for people to access affordable products.
Divided Reactions to Reselling!
Baker’s video drew mixed reactions from viewers. Some were intrigued by the idea of reselling and wanted to know more.
“Not me always buying crap I don’t need there when I could be reselling it,” one commenter joked.
“How do I start doing this? I need extra income fr fr,” another asked.
“I used to sell Pop-Tarts,” a third shared. “Great money, extremely time-consuming but didn’t fit with my lifestyle. My kids have so much going on, rarely time to source products.”
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On the flip side, some viewers weren’t shy about expressing their frustration with the reselling trend.
“You guys are money hungry scalpers, just let people buy Hello Kitty things for regular price instead of scamming, get a job bruh,” one commenter complained.
“I don’t buy food, beauty products, or anything that isn’t directly from the seller off Amazon for this reason!” wrote another. “I will not be someone’s side hustle.”
Another commenter predicted that stores might increase their prices if reselling continues to gain popularity. Baker’s response? A blunt, “I’m not sorry.”