Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,214 terms across 12 categories.

10 terms in Reselling starting with “G” · page 1 of 1

1. garage saleReselling
   A garage sale, or yard sale, is a common retail event where individuals sell unwanted household items directly from their homes to the public. For resellers and collectors, these events represent a high-volume, low-barri
2. garage sale findReselling
   This term refers to an item acquired from a local, informal yard sale or garage sale. These finds are often characterized by their unexpected nature, meaning the seller likely didn't know the true collectible or resale v
3. garage sale haulReselling
   This refers to the collection of items acquired from a local garage sale or yard sale. For resellers, these hauls are treasure troves because they often contain undervalued vintage, collectible, or brand-name goods that
4. garage sale pricingReselling
   This refers to the pricing strategy employed when selling items at a local, informal garage sale. It generally implies pricing items aggressively low to ensure a quick sale, as the buyer pool is often looking for bargain
5. garage sale sourcingReselling
   This refers to the practice of finding undervalued or desirable items at local garage sales, yard sales, or estate sales. For resellers, these events are treasure troves because sellers are often looking to quickly declu
6. GMVReselling
   Gross Merchandise Value is a key metric representing the total value of merchandise sold through a specific platform or by a particular seller over a defined period. It is calculated by summing up the total sales revenue
7. graded itemReselling
   A graded item is a collectible that has been professionally authenticated and assigned a numerical score by a recognized third-party grading service, such as PSA or CGC. This score reflects the item's condition, ranging
8. gross marginReselling
   This figure represents the profit a seller makes after subtracting the direct cost of the item from the selling price. It is calculated by taking the final sale price and then deducting all expenses directly associated w
9. gross profitReselling
   This figure represents the total revenue generated from a sale minus the direct cost of acquiring that item. Essentially, it's what you make before accounting for operating expenses like shipping supplies, platform fees,
10. groupingReselling
    This refers to the practice of bundling multiple related items together for sale as a single lot rather than listing each piece individually. For resellers, grouping is a powerful strategy for increasing average transact