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first time Retail Arbitrage



I've never done retail arbitrage before because I'd rather source from ethical and local businesses, but I broke that rule today. I found 3 books from the dollar tree that were recently published, hardcover, with the original stickers on it. Definately might change my mind about doing this more to have more modern books in my bookstore.

I never go to the Dollar Tree because it's in Kilgore and I dont drive, but that old lady Miss Alice decided to drive down after Anthony's interview. I also got a Dr. Seuss calendar I might resell instead of keeping it myself 

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