Side Hustle School Ep. 3193 - Weekend Workshop: The Art of Electronics Arbitrage
Sep 28, 2025
Discover how a travel rewards hobby transformed into a lucrative electronics arbitrage business. Learn the clever method of buying gift cards to purchase and resell electronics for profit. The sweet spot? Products priced between $200 and $800! The guest shares insights on scaling to six figures while maintaining a full-time job. Plus, get a four-step framework to kickstart your own arbitrage journey, ensuring you stay adaptable to market changes. It's an engaging deep dive into making money on the side!
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From Travel Hacker To Arbitrage Entrepreneur
- Trevor Mountcastle turned a travel-rewards hobby into an electronics arbitrage operation that funded first-class trips.
- He initially aimed to break even while collecting credit card points and later found consistent product profits.
Electronics Fit Arbitrage Well
- Electronics are ideal for arbitrage because models are standardized and easy to compare across marketplaces.
- Standardization reduces research time and makes price comparison straightforward.
Sweet Spot Price Range
- Electronics priced $200–$800 offered the best mix of price differences and selling speed for Trevor.
- He prioritized selling velocity to avoid tying up capital in slow-moving inventory.
