The Journey of MabzTheGemHunter: From Hobbyist to Full-Time Online Reseller

Mabz The Gem Hunter (Mahbubur Rahman) - Online Reseller Introduction: My name is Mahbubur Rahman, known as MabzTheGemHunter (a name bestowed upon me after appearing on a Channel 4 show called Bidding Wars). I am a full-time online reseller, earning a living by selling vintage collectibles, electronics, tools, kitchenalia, and craft items on marketplaces such as eBay, Etsy, and Shopify. The Early Days: I embarked on my reselling journey as a hobby in 2005 on eBay to earn additional income alongside my full-time job. It was the early days of eBay, where one could sell almost anything on the site. Regulation was minimal, and people were selling even fake goods. The first item I sold was a used mp3 player, fetching £15. In 2005, the eBook market was booming online, and I tapped into it. I purchased eBooks with resale rights, bundled them, and sold them as digital downloads on eBay for £5 to £10. I was successful until 2008 when eBay discontinued the sale of digital downloads...