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NewestHow to Set Up Your First Marketplace Alert
Set up your first marketplace alert in a few steps: pick a keyword, set a max price, choose how to be notified, then check your matches.
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How to Set Up Your First Marketplace Alert
Set up your first marketplace alert in a few steps: pick a keyword, set a max price, choose how to be notified, then check your matches.
Read articleHow to Read a Botifex Deal Score (0 to 100)
Learn what a Botifex Deal Score means, what it compares against, and how to use it to decide which listings to research first.
Read articleHow to Start Flipping With $0 to $100
A simple plan to start reselling with $0 to $100. Pick a category, check sold prices, do the profit math, and make your first flip.
Read articleOne year of Botifex: what I built, what broke, what is next
Rhev Williams on year one of Botifex: a Raspberry Pi Corvette bot, one wrong variable, a first user who left, and what Botifex does today and next.
Read articleBest Swoopa Alternatives for Resellers (2026)
Compare 7 Swoopa alternatives for resellers: prices, alert speed, and marketplaces covered. Public prices checked Oct 26, 2026.
Read articleRhev Williams on the Direction of Botifex LLC
Rhev Williams started Botifex at 16 scraping for Corvettes. One year in, here is how Botifex LLC grew and where he is taking it next. Read the full story.
Read articleReseller Taxes in 2026: 1099-K, Schedule C, Self-Employment Tax, and Sales Tax
How reseller taxes work in 2026: 1099-K versus taxable profit, Schedule C, self-employment tax, sales tax, and the records flippers need before January.
Read articleReselling Case Study: $23,040 Net in One Part-Time Year (2026)
A 2026 reselling case study with reconciled books: $51,430 in sales, $23,040 net, 665 hours, and the sourcing, comps, fees, and inventory system behind a part-time flip business.
Read articleHow to Flip Tools for Profit in 2026: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Facebook Marketplace, and Craigslist
How to flip tools for profit in 2026: DeWalt 20V, Milwaukee M18, kits vs bare tools, battery tests, and where to sell on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, and eBay.
Read articleHow to Flip Furniture for Profit in 2026: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp
How to flip furniture for profit in 2026: what to buy as-is, what to skip, mid-century and office chairs, and how to source and sell locally on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp.
Read articleHow to Flip Clothes for Profit in 2026: Thrift, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, and eBay
How to flip clothes for profit in 2026: thrift sourcing, which brands sell, measurements that prevent returns, and where to list on Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, and eBay.
Read articleHow to Take Photos and Write Listings That Sell in 2026: eBay Titles, Item Specifics, and Marketplace Photo Rules
How to take photos for eBay and write listings that sell in 2026: 80-character title formula, 12-photo sequence, item specifics, white-background rules, and photo/title limits on Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Whatnot, and Craigslist.
Read articleHow to Ship Items for Resale in 2026: Cheapest Carriers, Packing, DIM Weight, and Marketplace Rules
How to ship items for resale in 2026: cheapest USPS and UPS options, Pirate Ship vs eBay labels, packing, DIM weight (divisor 139), and shipping rules on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, Whatnot, Facebook, and OfferUp.
Read articleHow to Source Inventory for Reselling in 2026: Facebook, Craigslist, OfferUp, Thrift, Garage Sales, and Estate Sales
Where to find items to resell in 2026: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales—plus ZIP/radius hunting, furniture, tools, pickup routes, and a same-day buy workflow.
Read articleMarketplace Selling Fees in 2026: What Resellers Actually Keep on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, Whatnot, Facebook, OfferUp, and Craigslist
US marketplace selling fees in 2026, compared across eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, Whatnot, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist—with $50 take-home examples and the fee-base mistakes that wreck flips.
Read articleHow to Track Reseller Profits and Inventory in 2026
A practical 2026 how-to for reseller inventory and profit tracking: cost basis, fees, aging, true P&L, and a weekly review that tells you what to buy less of—not just what to hunt next.
Read articleDepop Is Live on Botifex: Hunt New Listings Across All Seven Marketplaces
Botifex now monitors Depop alongside Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Poshmark, and Mercari. Turn on Depop hunts for vintage, streetwear, and fashion listings — with the same alerts, deal scores, and workspace as the rest of your sourcing.
Read articleWhatnot Is Live on Botifex: Hunt Buy-It-Now Listings Across Eight Marketplaces
Botifex now monitors Whatnot Buy It Now shop listings alongside Craigslist, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Poshmark, Mercari, and Depop. Turn on Whatnot hunts for collectibles, cards, sneakers, and electronics — same alerts, deal scores, and workspace.
Read articleHow to Get Notified of New OfferUp Listings (2026 Guide)
OfferUp search alerts exist, but they are noisy and often late. Learn how native search and similar-item alerts work in 2026, why resellers still miss local deals, and how to get faster OfferUp notifications with email, SMS, and a deal score.
Read articleHow to Get Notified of New Facebook Marketplace Listings (2026 Guide)
Facebook Marketplace listings disappear in minutes. Learn how native saved-search alerts actually work in 2026, why they are often late, and how resellers get faster notifications with email, SMS, and a deal score.
Read articleHow We're Improving the Botifex Deal Scorer (And What That Number Actually Means)
A look at how Botifex is improving its deal scorer: the rule-based baseline, the machine-learning layer, category-specific models, after-fee profit, and the engineering work that keeps scores honest when marketplace data is messy.
Read articleWe're Rebuilding Every Botifex Scraper. Here's What That Means for Deal Hunters
Botifex is overhauling marketplace monitoring across every scraper we run. A progress report on reliability, listing quality, and faster hunts — without handing competitors a playbook.
Read articleBotifex Creator Affiliate Program: How Resellers and Creators Earn Commission in 2026
Learn how the Botifex Creator Affiliate Program works: 30%/20% commission on Pro and Ultra (20%/10% on Basic), Stripe payouts, referral links, and how reseller YouTubers and TikTok creators can apply to partner with Botifex.
Read articleHow to Research Resale Value Before You Buy: A Reseller's Guide to Deal Scores, Comps, and Sell-Through Rate
Learn how to research resale value before you buy: pull sold comps, check sell-through rate, understand deal scores, and calculate real after-fee profit so you stop buying inventory that won't move.
Read articleBest Reselling Tools & Apps for 2026: The Complete Reseller Toolkit
Complete 2026 reseller toolkit guide: deal alerts, marketplace monitoring, sold comps, profit calculators, AI product research, listing, cross-listing, and inventory software—mapped by job, and where Botifex covers Find → Evaluate → List → Track in one workspace.
Read articleBotifex Is Evolving: From Deal Finder to Reselling Platform
Botifex started as reseller deal-finding software. Now we're building a broader reselling platform—Find, Research, Buy, List, Sell, Track—to help manage more of the journey from opportunity to profit.
Read articleThe Reseller Tech Tax: Why Your Multi-App Stack Is Killing Your Margins
Full-time resellers often pay $125–$235+/mo for disconnected alert bots, scanners, inventory apps, and cross-listers. See how an all-in-one reselling ecosystem replaces that stack for $49.99/mo.
Read articleReseller Cross-Posting Explained: How Botifex Selling Tools and the Browser Extension Work
Learn how Botifex cross-posting and selling tools work with the browser extension—draft once, list across marketplaces, and see how it compares to dedicated crosslisting apps.
Read articleHow to Build a Reselling System That Scales (2026)
Build a scalable reselling system for sourcing, research, inventory, listings, profit tracking, automation, and growth without creating chaos.
Read articleThe All-in-One Reseller Workspace: How to Stop Managing Your Business Across 5 Different Apps
Drowning in Discord alerts, manual inventory logs, and messy spreadsheets? Discover how switching to a unified reseller workspace recovers lost hours and protects your profit margins.
Read articleHow to Build a Reselling Business in 2026: Systems & Operations
Stop running your resale business out of messy spreadsheets. Learn how to design a scalable sourcing, tracking, and management workflow for 2026.
Read articleThe High-Margin Niche Categories That Actually Print Money (2026 Edition)
Five high-margin reselling niches for 2026—vintage electronics, designer handbags, sneakers, retro games, and jewelry—with margins, sourcing, and platforms.
Read articleThe Multi-Marketplace Playbook: Source Cheap, Sell Everywhere (2026 Strategy)
2026 multi-marketplace reselling playbook—where each platform pays most, how to pick where to sell, re-listing strategy, and profit tracking.
Read articleeBay Selling Mastery: From Listing to Profit (Complete Guide for 2026)
Complete 2026 guide to selling on eBay for resellers—algorithm ranking, pricing for profit, fees, categories, shipping, and reputation.
Read articleI Resold Model Trains and Electronics to Pay My Server Bills. Here's What Changed Everything.
At 16, Botifex cost $500–800/month to keep online. I funded it by reselling model trains and electronics—and every mistake became a product feature. Here's what bootstrapping through flips taught me.
Read articleHow to Spot Fakes and Authenticate Used Items Before Buying
Learn how to spot counterfeits and authenticate designer bags, sneakers, watches, electronics, and more before you buy. Reseller checklist, red flags, and category-by-category verification tips.
Read articleThe Complete Guide to Flipping Electronics for Profit in 2026
Learn how to flip electronics profitably in 2026. Step-by-step guide to sourcing MacBooks, laptops, cameras, and phones—with real profit examples and tools.
Read articleMarketplace Monitoring Showdown 2026: Which Reseller Tool Actually Wins?
Compare Flipify vs. Botifex vs. other marketplace scanners. Find the best reseller tool for your business based on speed, features, pricing, and real-world performance.
Read articleIntroducing Botifex Vision: The AI That Changes Reselling Forever
Botifex Vision is a computer vision AI that instantly identifies resale opportunities in photos. Point your camera at a shelf and get estimated resale potential in seconds. Now in closed beta — full launch early August 2026.
Read articleHow to Get Notified of New Poshmark and Mercari Listings (2026 Guide)
Poshmark and Mercari both have saved searches, but neither pushes real-time alerts. Here's exactly how each one works, where it falls short, and how resellers close the gap in 2026.
Read articleAI Inventory Management for Business: Smarter Stock Decisions
Custom AI inventory management that tracks stock in real time and forecasts demand — built around your data, deployed on your stack. Turn inventory data into decisions.
Read articleRhev Williams on Building Botifex: What I'd Tell a 15-Year-Old Who Wants to Build a Software Company
Rhev Williams, founder and CEO of Botifex, shares lessons from building a software company from rural Idaho at age 16.
Read articleRhev Williams: The Teenage Founder Who Built Botifex from Rural Idaho
Rhev Williams is the CEO and founder of Botifex, an AI-powered deal-discovery platform he built from a Raspberry Pi while still in high school. His story: web scraping, SuperBot, and a software company from small-town Idaho.
Read articleHow to Flip Items on Facebook Marketplace: The Complete Guide for 2025
Learn how to find underpriced listings, set smart alerts, and make consistent profit flipping items on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, OfferUp, and more.
Read articleThe Best Marketplace Alert Tools in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
We compared every major marketplace alert tool in 2026 — what they actually monitor, how fast their alerts are, and which ones are still abandoned. Here's the short list resellers should actually consider.
Read articleHow to Get Notified of New Craigslist Listings (2026 Guide)
Craigslist has no built-in alert system. Here are the four real ways to get notified the moment a new listing matches your search in 2026 — and the trade-offs of each.
Read articleeBay Saved Search Alerts vs Botifex: Which Wins for Resellers?
eBay saved searches are free and built-in. Botifex is paid and covers eight marketplaces including Depop and Whatnot. Here's the honest breakdown of when each one is the right choice for resellers in 2026.
Read articleHow Resellers Use Listing Alerts to Flip Faster (2026 Workflow)
The reseller workflow has changed in 2026 — and listing alerts are at the center of it. Here's exactly how top flippers wire their day around real-time marketplace alerts.
Read articleHow to Set Up Marketplace Alerts (So You Never Miss a Deal Again)
Missing out on great flips because someone else got there first? Learn how to set up marketplace alerts on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and more — and how top resellers automate it all in one place.
Read articleCraigslist Alert Tool Comparison: 4 Options Tested in 2026
We tested four ways to get Craigslist alerts in 2026 — RSS, IFTTT, browser extensions, and Botifex. Here's which one is actually worth using based on speed, reliability, and ongoing support.
Read article7 Operational Bottlenecks Killing Your Reselling Margins
From tool fatigue to manual inventory tracking, discover the structural bottlenecks holding your reselling business back and how to automate them.
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