Glyn Horton, a 38-year-old physical intervention trainer from the UK, has transformed his mental health and finances by launching a clothes reselling business with his 10-year-old son, Elias. The venture now earns the family at least £1,000 a month, providing a new sense of purpose and extra income to support household bills.
From side hustles to reselling success
Glyn had previously experimented with various side hustles, including selling dehydrated food and vintage Nintendo games, but none 'stuck'. He also launched several YouTube channels to supplement his income for his wife Christina and their two sons, Elias and Jasper, 7. A breakthrough came when he discovered clothes reselling videos on YouTube.
By January 2026, Glyn began buying branded clothing—such as Patagonia, Barbour, and Carhartt—from charity shops, car boot sales, and bulk suppliers to resell online for profit. He quickly found success, regularly earning at least £1,000 per month.
Profitable finds and family involvement
Glyn highlights some of his best flips: selling a £3 Weird Fish jumper for £30, and turning a 50p WWE tie-dye T-shirt featuring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson from a car boot sale into £30 within an hour on Vinted. He now runs the business from his spare room and shares his journey on YouTube via @questthreadsresells, aiming to become a full-time reseller.
Elias helps fold and pack clothes in exchange for pocket money. 'It’s been really nice working together and teaching him about running a business,' Glyn said. He added that he wanted to show his son 'that money is a difficult thing to get, it doesn’t just appear, and I think that’s changed his outlook too.'
Mental health impact and future plans
Glyn told PA Real Life: 'I never really suffered from depression but, before the reselling, I could feel myself start to spiral a bit, from doing the same job day in, day out. I didn’t really know how to change things, but now I’ve found this, I have something to focus on and it’s helped my mental health.' He added that the business's success depends on his effort, which has pushed him forward and made him happier to spend time with family.
Glyn believes the cost-of-living crisis has driven demand for second-hand clothes. 'I’m in lots of reselling groups and we’re all saying the same thing – people want to buy more second-hand clothes, stretch their money further and make it last,' he explained.
Looking ahead, Glyn is determined to become a full-time entrepreneur. 'I think, with the trajectory I’m currently on, that may be possible in a couple of years,' he said. 'I’ve just got to keep going. If anyone wants to make some extra cash, just go for it and start reselling – I wish I started years ago!'
