Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,213 terms across 12 categories.

13 terms in Reselling starting with “O” · page 1 of 1

1. off-market saleReselling
   An off-market sale refers to the private transaction of an item outside of established public marketplaces like eBay, Etsy, or specialized auction houses. These deals are negotiated directly between the buyer and seller,
2. off-season sellingReselling
   This refers to strategically selling inventory or collectibles during times when demand might typically be lower, such as outside of major holidays or peak seasons for a specific item. For resellers, it's about maintaini
3. one-time buyerReselling
   This refers to a customer who purchases an item from your online store only once and does not return for subsequent purchases. For a reseller, identifying one-time buyers is crucial for understanding sales patterns and m
4. online arbitrageReselling
   This strategy involves purchasing retail goods at a lower price from a brick-and-mortar store or online retailer and then reselling them for a higher profit margin on an online marketplace. It capitalizes on price discre
5. online auctionReselling
   An online auction is a sales event conducted over the internet where buyers bid against each other for an item. These platforms range from large, established marketplaces to specialized niche auction sites. For resellers
6. online auction sourcingReselling
   This refers to the strategic process of finding desirable items to resell through online auction platforms like eBay or specialized collector sites. It involves monitoring listings, identifying undervalued or high-demand
7. online marketplaceReselling
   This refers to any digital platform where buyers and sellers can list and exchange goods, such as eBay, Etsy, or specialized collector forums. For resellers, these marketplaces are the primary venues for reaching a globa
8. overbiddingReselling
   This refers to the act of placing a bid significantly higher than the perceived fair market value of an item during an auction. While it might secure the item immediately, it often results in paying a premium that erodes
9. overhead allocationReselling
   This refers to the process of distributing indirect business costs, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries, across the various items or sales within your resale operation. It’s a crucial accounting concept
10. overhead costReselling
    This refers to the ongoing, necessary expenses a reseller incurs to operate their business, beyond the direct cost of the items they purchase. These costs include things like website hosting fees, shipping supplies, mark
11. overhead costsReselling
    These are the ongoing expenses a reseller incurs to operate their business, beyond the direct cost of the items they purchase. This includes things like website hosting fees, shipping supplies, marketing advertising, sto
12. oversellingReselling
    This term refers to the practice of listing an item for sale with an exaggerated or inflated description of its condition, rarity, or desirability. It essentially involves marketing hype that doesn't accurately reflect t
13. overstockReselling
    This refers to merchandise that a retailer or manufacturer has purchased in excess of what they anticipate selling within a given period. For resellers, overstock represents a large volume of inventory, often acquired at