A couple from Manchester has made £25,000 in a year by buying discounted clearance stock from shops like Boots and Superdrug and reselling it on Amazon. Sam Bayliss, 24, and Beth Jones, 25, use specialist software to identify which reduced items are in high demand before purchasing them.
One of their most profitable deals involved buying 38 boxes of condoms from a Boots clearance event for £111.75. After relabelling and sending them to Amazon, the entire stock sold within a week, earning them £124.20 in profit. Sam said the condoms were likely discounted due to packaging changes, with expiry dates still valid until 2027 or 2028.
The couple also made £637.60 profit from selling 80 Brita water filters, which sold out in four to five days. Other items they have resold include PS5 and Xbox games, vacuum cleaners, skincare products, stationery, computer accessories, and washing-up supplies.
Sam works in online software and Beth runs her own catering business. They use a programme called SellerAmp SAS, costing £16.74 per month, to assess sales data and return rates before buying. They pay £30 monthly for an Amazon seller subscription and product research tools.
Despite some online criticism, Sam defends their venture, saying they are not contributing to the cost-of-living crisis but providing convenience. The couple plan to expand by securing wholesale agreements directly with brands.
