A father of two from Devon is earning over £1,000 a month from a clothes reselling side hustle, which he says has given his family a new lease of life. Glyn Horton, 38, started the venture in January 2026 after discovering clothes reselling videos on YouTube, and now involves his 10-year-old son Elias to teach him that money 'doesn't just appear'.
From Struggling to Thriving
Glyn, a physical intervention trainer, said he was struggling with the monotony of his daily job before finding this side hustle. He had tried various other ventures, including selling dehydrated food and vintage Nintendo games, but none stuck. Now, he uses the extra income to help pay household bills and has seen a positive impact on his mental health.
“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,” Glyn told PA Real Life. “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.”
How the Side Hustle Works
Glyn sources branded clothing from charity shops, car boot sales, and bulk suppliers, then sells them online for a profit. He focuses on popular brands like Patagonia, Barbour, and Carhartt, often doubling or tripling his money. For example, he bought Patagonia hoodies for around £7 each and sold them for £30, and a WWE tie-dye T-shirt costing 50p sold for £30 within an hour on Vinted.
He also uses Fleek, a marketplace for buying vintage clothing in bulk, where he sourced Gymshark tops for £3 each and sold them for a minimum of £8. In his first two weeks, he sold 20 items across Vinted, Depop, and eBay.
Involving His Son
Glyn’s son Elias helps fold and pack clothes in exchange for pocket money, learning valuable lessons about running a business. “It’s been really nice working together and teaching him about running a business,” Glyn said. He believes the experience has changed his son’s outlook on money.
Future Plans
Glyn now documents his reselling journey on YouTube via @questthreadsresells, hoping to become a full-time reseller. He spends about two hours each evening listing items and visits charity shops or car boot sales at least once a week. With the cost-of-living crisis driving demand for second-hand clothes, he sees potential for growth.
“I think, with the trajectory I’m currently on, that may be possible in a couple of years. I’ve just got to keep going,” he said. “If anyone wants to make some extra cash, just go for it and start reselling – I wish I started years ago!”
