James L. Paris's Blog, page 35
February 21, 2019
Bernie Sanders Praises Fidel Castro (1985 Video)
Video shows presidential candidate and socialist, Bernie Sanders, praising Fidel Castro.
February 20, 2019
Scientology Files Criminal Complaint Against Me
I discuss recent fair game tactics Scientology had taken against me, the Aftermath Foundation and the "Scientology & the Aftermath" show.
February 19, 2019
How To Buy Amazon Returns By The Pallet For Pennies On The Dollar
I am always amazed at the wide variety of ways that people make money. I was clicking around a few weeks ago on YouTube and ran across a video discussing how to buy returned merchandise by the pallet from Amazon and several other big name retailers.
You might wonder what happens when you return an item to Amazon, Target, Walmart, or other large retailer. Honestly, I thought if the item was in working condition they resealed the box and resold it. Amazon���s Warehouse section of its website offers returned items at nice discounts (and it is one of my favorite strategies to find deals - see my article Amazon���s Hidden Deals). This article, however, will deal with another angle on buying returns - buying them by the pallet!
Here is an actual auction of nearly $2,000 in remote control cars, planes, and other toys for 10 cents on the dollar.
The merchandise available is from every category of items you can imagine. If it is sold by one of these major retailers it probably available for bulk purchase (the only exception would be perishables, such as food items). Everything from household items to computers to health and beauty products.
Major Liquidation Websites:
I was discussing this idea the other day with a friend and they asked the $64,000 question - why would anyone want or need to buy giant pallets of returned merchandise? Well, that is where the entrepreneur in you takes over. I imagine with just a few hundred dollars of start-up money someone could do well at a local flea market reselling these items. The other obvious option is eBay.
From all of my research there appears to one significant consideration - shipping costs. The cost of shipping can many times be more than the cost of the pallet of returned goods. The sites above do a good job of helping buyers estimate shipping costs providing the option of an in-person pick up (like what happens in the below video). If you happen to live within a reasonable distance of one of these retailers shipping warehouses that could be the real key to success.
There is a lot more to know, like understanding the quality grading of the items and accepting the gamble of what you might end up with when your pallet arrives. All in all, however, this strikes me as an interesting business opportunity and one that looks like it will only grow as online retail continues to replace brick and mortar storefronts.
Have you ever bought a pallet of returned merchandise? Use the comments section below and we can start a conversation.
Helping you make the most of God���s money!
James L. Paris
Editor-In-Chief ChristianMoney.com
Follow Me on Twitter Twitter.com/jameslparis
Christian Financial Advice
Jim Paris 24 Hour Radio
Buying Returned Merchandise By The Pallet From Amazon
I am always amazed at the wide variety of ways that people make money. I was clicking around a few weeks ago on YouTube and ran across a video discussing how to buy returned merchandise by the pallet from Amazon and several other big name retailers.
You might wonder what happens when you return an item to Amazon, Target, Walmart, or other large retailer. Honestly, I thought if the item was in working condition they resealed the box and resold it. Amazon���s Warehouse section of its website offers returned items at nice discounts (and it is one of my favorite strategies to find deals - see my article Amazon���s Hidden Deals). This article, however, will deal with another angle on buying returns - buying them by the pallet!
Here is an actual auction of nearly $2,000 in remote control cars, planes, and other toys for 10 cents on the dollar.
The merchandise available is from every category of items you can imagine. If it is sold by one of these major retailers it probably available for bulk purchase (the only exception would be perishables, such as food items). Everything from household items to computers to health and beauty products.
Major Liquidation Websites:
I was discussing this idea the other day with a friend and they asked the $64,000 question - why would anyone want or need to buy giant pallets of returned merchandise? Well, that is where the entrepreneur in you takes over. I imagine with just a few hundred dollars of start-up money someone could do well at a local flea market reselling these items. The other obvious option is eBay.
From all of my research there appears to one significant consideration - shipping costs. The cost of shipping can many times be more than the cost of the pallet of returned goods. The sites above do a good job of helping buyers estimate shipping costs providing the option of an in-person pick up (like what happens in the below video). If you happen to live within a reasonable distance of one of these retailers shipping warehouses that could be the real key to success.
There is a lot more to know, like understanding the quality grading of the items and accepting the gamble of what you might end up with when your pallet arrives. All in all, however, this strikes me as an interesting business opportunity and one that looks like it will only grow as online retail continues to replace brick and mortar storefronts.
Have you ever bought a pallet of returned merchandise? Use the comments section below and we can start a conversation.
Helping you make the most of God���s money!
James L. Paris
Editor-In-Chief ChristianMoney.com
Follow Me on Twitter Twitter.com/jameslparis
Christian Financial Advice
Jim Paris 24 Hour Radio
February 18, 2019
I heard You Paint Houses Author Charles Brandt - Disappearance Of Jimmy Hoffa
I HEARD YOU PAINT HOUSES is a fascinating account of a dark side of American history. The book���s title comes from the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank ���the Irishman��� Sheeran. To paint a house is to kill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the walls and floors.
Frank Sheeran lived a long, violent, passionate life. As a boy he took on older kids in bar fights so his dad could win free beer. During World War II he was a highly decorated infantryman with 411 days of active combat duty and a willingness to follow orders. ���When an officer would tell you to take a couple of German prisoners back behind the line and for you to ���hurry back,��� you did what you had to do.��� He became a hustler and hit man, working for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino and eventually becoming one of only two non-Italians on the FBI���s famous La Cosa Nostra list. When Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975, Sheeran became a leading suspect, and every serious study of the Hoffa disappearance alleges that Sheeran was there.
For the first time the Irishman tells all ��� a lifetime of payoffs (including hand-delivering bags of cash to Nixon���s attorney general John Mitchell) and manipulation (supporting Joe Biden���s election to the Senate with a Teamster action) ��� for the book that would become his deathbed confession. He died on December 14, 2003.
Sheeran also provides shocking new information on notorious mob hits: Joseph ���Crazy Joey��� Gallo ��� blown away as he celebrated his forty-third birthday in New York���s Little Italy; Salvatore ���Sally Bugs��� Briguglio ��� long suspected of being a player in the plot to kill Hoffa. And offers new insights to the crusading of Robert Kennedy and the death of John F. Kennedy.
heard You Paint Houses Author Charles Brandt - Disappearance Of Jimmy Hoffa
I HEARD YOU PAINT HOUSES is a fascinating account of a dark side of American history. The book���s title comes from the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank ���the Irishman��� Sheeran. To paint a house is to kill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the walls and floors.
Frank Sheeran lived a long, violent, passionate life. As a boy he took on older kids in bar fights so his dad could win free beer. During World War II he was a highly decorated infantryman with 411 days of active combat duty and a willingness to follow orders. ���When an officer would tell you to take a couple of German prisoners back behind the line and for you to ���hurry back,��� you did what you had to do.��� He became a hustler and hit man, working for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino and eventually becoming one of only two non-Italians on the FBI���s famous La Cosa Nostra list. When Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975, Sheeran became a leading suspect, and every serious study of the Hoffa disappearance alleges that Sheeran was there.
For the first time the Irishman tells all ��� a lifetime of payoffs (including hand-delivering bags of cash to Nixon���s attorney general John Mitchell) and manipulation (supporting Joe Biden���s election to the Senate with a Teamster action) ��� for the book that would become his deathbed confession. He died on December 14, 2003.
Sheeran also provides shocking new information on notorious mob hits: Joseph ���Crazy Joey��� Gallo ��� blown away as he celebrated his forty-third birthday in New York���s Little Italy; Salvatore ���Sally Bugs��� Briguglio ��� long suspected of being a player in the plot to kill Hoffa. And offers new insights to the crusading of Robert Kennedy and the death of John F. Kennedy.
Weiner Already Out Of Prison After Conviction For Sexting 15 Year Old Girl
Jim discusses Anthony Weiner's release from a federal medical facility after serving just 15 months for sexting with a 15 year old girl. Dems are split after extreme left wing causes Amazon to scrap plans for major expansion in New York City. It looks more and more likely that Mueller will come up with no Russian collusion charges against the president. Amazon pays no taxes on $11 billion in profits. Joe Biden says America is an embarrassment in a speech in Germany, and Jim gives an update on his progress one week into the Keto diet.
February 17, 2019
Where is the missing wife of Scientology's ruthless leader?
Shelly Miscavige is the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, the high priestess of Scientology who vanished 13 years ago. 60 Minutes investigate into the missing Queen���s whereabouts and speak to the former Scientologist���s who want answers.
February 11, 2019
Mom Arrested And Jailed For 7 Hours After Calling Transgender Activist Wrong Gender
On the one hand, when you see a story like this you don't want to believe it, but IT IS TRUE. What's worse, is that this kind of insanity is coming to the United States. It is already in our school system.
Government Shutdown II?
On this episode Jim shares his thoughts on the odds of another government shutdown, why Jim is going to try the Keto diet, how much money do you spend on Valentine's Day?, Fidelity about to add Bitcoin account services, and Jesse Jackson, Jr. is released from prison.
