Side Hustle School Ep. 3271 - The Ski-Lodge Lost-and-Found Hustle
Dec 15, 2025
A ski bum turned entrepreneur uncovers a goldmine in a ski lodge's lost-and-found. After negotiating to buy two bags of unclaimed gear for just $50 each, he cleans and resells the items for a whopping profit. Using platforms like Poshmark and Facebook Marketplace, he quickly turns trash into treasure. With initial sales bringing in over $685 and a total profit of $1,080 in just three weeks, he shares the ups and downs of this chilly side hustle, highlighting both its potential and its limitations.
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Buying Lost Gear In Bulk
- Cody bought two contractor bags of 60+-day lost-and-found ski gear for $50 each and sorted the contents at home.
- He cleaned, repaired, photographed, and listed items, turning the first bag into about $580 net and over $1,080 total after three weeks.
Managers Prefer Clutter Gone
- Lodge managers often prefer space cleared over holding onto low-value lost property.
- That creates an opportunity to buy bulk discarded items legitimately and cheaply.
Rehab, Photo, List Strategically
- Clean and lightly repair items cheaply before listing to increase saleability and price.
- Use simple photography and basic edits, then list on targeted platforms by brand and item type.