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Guides, authentication tips, and sourcing strategy — written for vintage resellers.

How to read vintage Oakley tags
Authentication·6 min read

How to read vintage Oakley tags

Oakley's apparel tags changed a lot between the late 90s and today. Here's a visual field guide to the ones you'll actually find in the wild, and what each tells you about age and authenticity.

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Authentication·8 min read

How to date vintage Nike tags

Nike has never published an official tag history, so most guides you'll find are guesswork stacked on guesswork. Here's the neck tag timeline resellers actually agree on, plus the one dating method that gives you an exact date.

July 22, 2026
Pricing·5 min read

How to price vintage denim in 2025

Levi's 501s are everywhere, but knowing which ones are actually worth money takes pattern recognition. Here's the framework we use.

March 18, 2025
Sourcing·6 min read

The 7 best sourcing spots most resellers overlook

Everyone knows Goodwill and estate sales. Here are 7 sourcing spots that most resellers haven't tapped, and why they're worth adding to your rotation.

April 1, 2025
Finance·4 min read

Why resellers who track their numbers make more money

It sounds obvious, but the data says most resellers have no idea what their actual profit margin is. Here's what changes when you start tracking properly.

April 7, 2025
Selling·7 min read

How to grow your Depop in 2026

What's actually working on Depop right now: listing cadence, search visibility, pricing psychology, and the habits that separate hobby shops from real businesses.

July 14, 2026