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Meet Michael Haskell: The 18-year-old who turned $10 storage units into $135,000 business from other people's abandoned belongings

At 18, Michael Haskell has been turning other people's abandoned belongings into a business that brought in about $135,000 in 2025. He buys storage units across the New York tri-state area without knowing exactly what is inside, then sorts through the contents looking for objects that can be resold. The…

The Times of India

Ikea to launch second-hand marketplace to take on eBay

It has not confirmed a launch date for the UK platform but said it would provide more details ‘in the coming months’.

Evening Standard

Used bibs, £2 jerseys, and fake Rapha wares – Inside the wild west of buying second-hand cycling kit

Grabbing a bargain, or wasting your time? Marianna Hunt delves into the increasingly popular world of second-hand cycling kit, where the steals are, and how to avoid getting scammed

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Oracle isn't alone: These companies have layoffs scheduled for September 2026 as AI, restructuring and cost-cutting reshape jobs

In September 2026, several prominent companies are set to implement significant workforce reductions. Both Oracle and Pinterest are letting go of employees while simultaneously investing in AI infrastructure. Additionally, Samsung Electronics America and eBay will downsize due to office relocations and closures. Furthermore, Emerson and Gerresheimer are facing layoffs as…

The Economic Times

Ikea to take on eBay and Vinted with UK online secondhand site

Platform set to launch later this year will enable loyalty card members to sell preloved Billy bookcases and Poäng chairs

The Guardian - UK

Meet Ritu Narayan: Indian-origin mom whose $1.7 billion school transportation startup is transforming the lives of American students one bus at a time

Ritu Narayan established Zum to address the challenges parents face in student transportation. The company leverages technology to enhance the school bus experience for children. Zum has now achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding one billion dollars and is expanding into the energy market by introducing electric buses. This…

The Times of India

People are paying $2,599 for MSI’s latest handheld gaming PC because apparently RAM shortages, AI demand, and fiscal self-preservation are all optional now

MSI’s latest handheld gaming PC launched at a premium $1,799 price, but early supply constraints — fueled by RAM shortages and AI‑era component demand — pushed resellers into overdrive. Within days, eBay listings hit $2,599 as scalpers capitalized on limited availability and enthusiast hype.

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Forget Facebook Marketplace — IKEA's new tool for buying and selling second-hand furniture will launch in the UK 'later this year'

IKEA is launching a second-hand marketplace for buying and selling its products in the UK later this year. Here's what we know about its rival to Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay.

TechRadar

Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australia

One seller says second world war memorabilia containing banned Nazi symbols is legal under exemptions to the laws

The Guardian - AU

18-year-old American teenager spent $450 on an abandoned storage unit and found paintings worth $36,000; his business has now made over $200,000

An enterprising eighteen-year-old American has turned his love for treasure hunting into a thriving business venture. Operating under the name Mike's Unique Treasures, Michael Haskell purchases abandoned storage units and artfully resells the hidden gems he uncovers. So far, his efforts have yielded over two hundred thousand dollars in revenue,…

The Economic Times

Some gamblers are buying losing lottery tickets on eBay as a way to offset taxes on their gambling wins

If you're looking to offset taxes on your gambling earnings, purchasing thousands of dollars worth of losing lottery tickets on eBay may be lucrative.

Fortune

Carry on collecting: why old British shopping bags are suddenly in demand

Vintage classics from WH Smith, M&S and Tesco are being bought online, perhaps as part of a nostalgic return to owning tangible items

The Guardian - UK

The PSP is the ultimate physical media EDC in 2026, change my mind

The PSP still holds up as a pocket friendly mult-media device, and its focus on physical media makes it the go-to for current ownership trends.

GamesRadar

Good quality retro cables matter, but decent wires now cost more than I used to pay for consoles

Picking the right cables is crucial if you're putting together a retro console setup, but good-quality cables come at a higher price than you'd expect.

GamesRadar

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International Business Times UK

Teen Paid $10 for First Storage Locker, His Business Now Generates $135,000 Annually

18-year-old entrepreneur Michael Haskell turned a $10 storage locker into a business grossing $135,000 (£100,000) in 2025. Discover his reselling strategies and storage auction success.

Digital Camera World

DIY Leica servicing is cheaper than ever, but is it worth the risk to your camera?

Leica DIY camera repair kits are everywhere, but should you touch that top plate?

GamesRadar

All this Kingdom Hearts talk has me wishing that Bandai would re-release their Keyblade replica so I could live out my Disney dreams

Kingdom Hearts is receiving some attention at this year's D23 event, but my mind is distracted by yearning for a re-release of Proplica's incredible keyblade replica.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Peter Thiel: 'First mover advantage is a trap, it's much better to be the last mover'

PayPal founder Peter Thiel contradicted the well-known business lesson that being the first mover in a sector has its own advantage and suggested that it is highly overrated and a trap. Because first-movers can become unseated by a new entrant and he supported his theory by citing how Microsoft remained…

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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen May Kill His $56 Billion eBay Bid. GME Stock Investors Could Come Out on Top.

A retreat from the $56 billion acquisition could ease investor concerns over leverage and give Ryan Cohen more flexibility to improve GameStop’s long-term value.

Barchart

Etsy's Workforce Reduction Sends a Massive Signal on Its Growth Strategy. How to Play ETSY Stock Now.

Etsy cut 220 jobs right after its best sales growth in years. Here is why the timing matters more than the headcount number.

The Guardian - US

‘A horrible nightmare’: the shocking story of the eBay harassment scandal

Jaw-dropping documentary Whatever It Takes details an aggressive stalking campaign targeted towards a couple whose reporting criticized the tech company

The Independent UK

The ‘retro’ toys giving the British high street a much-needed boost

British retailers are reporting a significant surge in demand for physical collectibles among young people, with squishy dumplings, trading cards, and K-Pop CDs being particularly popular. Music and entertainment retailer HMV saw a 12 per cent increase in visitor numbers during the first half of this year compared to 2025,…

The Guardian - AU

Arrival of Vinted a ‘gamechanger’ for shopping secondhand in Australia

With low prices and free listings, Australians have quickly embraced the resale app – but some users are wary of long-distance shipping

The Guardian - US

‘We made over $1,000’: drag queen Brini Maxwell

Ben Sander’s talents – interior design, crafting and being a TV personality – come together in his 60s housewife drag character

Fortune

How Whatnot’s founders turned 100 investor rejections into an $20 billion live-shopping rocket ship

Whatnot’s cofounders had trouble impressing investors before building the live-shopping app.

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