Kyle Trail

Hawk Picks: The Thrill of the Hunt for eBay Resellers and Side‑Hustlers

Business EN ↓ 27 episodes

A bi‑weekly podcast about finding hidden gems in thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales, flea markets, and retail arbitrage. Follow one Midwestern reseller and his wife as they turn clutter into cash with smart listing strategies and AI‑powered tools.

Author

Kyle Trail

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.ebay.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 024 - We're Back Baby 08.07.2026

First off, please rate and review this show. It really does help a lot. This ain't no special report folks. It's a full-fledged episode. New sections are added to the show now. Enjoy "Eating Crow" where we discuss not so great sales. I mean, we all have them. Then there's "Feathers in Our Caps" which covers some of the more profitable sales in recent history for us....

Special Report 003 - Board Game Breakaway 24.06.2026

So, just a quick special report. You will be coming along with me for a road trip to garner a pricey board game and guess what? I've already sold it. Took a bit to list it as I had to hand count the pieces, but it was worth it to walk away with that profit. So, hold on to your bippy and come along for this sourcing ride. Thanks for listening and please like, subscribe, review and all that stuf...

Episode 023 - Time Away from eBay 10.06.2026

What happens when you set up the Time Away feature on your eBay store? Lots of things and we're gonna cover that right now. Of course there's some hits and misses as far as sales I'll cover as well. Pics here HiHello Card See ya again in a few weeks, Kyle

Episode 022 - Business IS Growing 06.05.2026

It is. We're past what we sold all last year and it's just now May! In this episode, I talk a lot about what's worked for us in this endeavor. I go over our worst and best recent sales. In addition, I talk about two items I've recently garnered to help our business... Even Realities G2B smart glasses Sony RX100 Mark VII camera (You get what you pay for folks!) We'll be on vacay...

Special Report 002 - Come Along for the Ride 22.04.2026

Yeah, I know...another special report right after the first? Look, it was an opportune time. So, go check this stuff out too... pics Dad Snark latest episode HiHello card See ya in a couple! Kyle

Special Report 001 - The 1st Garage Sales of 2026 08.04.2026

Sourcing in these small Midwestern towns is the way to go. I didn't spend a ton. I didn't buy a ton of stuff. What I got, though, will go and for good money. To be honest, it was just a lot of fun poking around in Nowhere, KS for a while and then hitting up Lawrence, KS (where my alma mater is) for some good solid pizza, a beer, and the best record store around these parts. Check out the p...

Episode 021 - No Difference Between Right and Wrong Here 25.03.2026

Seriously, who TF are we to judge. Different strokes for different folks. That's not a license to be stupid. Think hard on things and choose the best option...but here's the most important factor. The best option for you. Pics Latest Dad Snark Podcast Episode HiHello Card See ya in a couple of weeks!

Episode 020 - Extra Source Please! 11.03.2026

It's been a whirlwind of sales lately. I love it! Pics Ray-Ban Video Action Dad Snark latest episode HiHello Card Hawkman's Goods Store See ya in a couple weeks!

Episode 019 - Focus Up! 25.02.2026

Gotta do it. There's times throughout creating a listing where it's imperative. Trust me. Latest Sales Pics Album Last Dad Snark Episode Hawkman's Goods Store HiHello Card

Episode 018 - Scamaroni & Cheese 11.02.2026

That Mac & Cheese in the album art pic is one I made. It's absurdly delicious. Pics Latest Dad Snark Show HiHello card Lata!

Episode 017 - Reselling Woes 29.01.2026

Yeah, you don't wanna be all Eeyore about it, but traffic and sales be down right about now. Pics Latest Dad Snark Episode HiHello Card See ya in a few weeks, Kyle

Episode 016 - I Like to Move It Move It 14.01.2026

It's been a month? Oh well, here ya go: Pics Dad Snark Podcast Latest Episode Store HiHello Card See ya in a couple! Kyle Thanks to Sky Cassette and the track KingShade as our theme song. Check UpBeat for your musical needs.

Episode 015 - 4th Quarter 10.12.2025

See, even Michael's a huge fan. Photos here Dad Snark Podcast here HiHello Card here Enjoy and have a Happy Holiday season everyone!

Episode 014 - What is a Picture Worth? 19.11.2025

I know they always say a thousand words, but I would say thousands in general. ;) Here's the latest pics from my end. Go listen to the Dad Snark Podcast and check out my HiHello links . Here's DougSellsyt website . See you all in a couple of weeks!

Episode 013 - Ramping Up 05.11.2025

It's taking it's sweet time, but things are getting back to normal. I wish sales were up, but you can wish in one hand... Here's some pics ! See you in 2 weeks, Kyle Dad Snark Podcast HiHello Card

Episode 012 - I'm Coming Around 15.10.2025

I wish the burnout wasn't lasting so long, but I'm letting it ride out it's run. No point in fighting it and things are still selling great. This is the topic of this episode. Then, you throw in the 3 lowest profit sales and the 5 highest profit sales over the past 3 weeks...well, it's a humdinger of an episode. So go listen to it already. Pics Hawkman's Goods HiHello Card See...

Episode 011 - Burnout 24.09.2025

I'd imagine it's common in this reselling game, but this is the first time it's really hit me. I discuss it. Here's the top and bottom sellers (and other assorted pics) since last episode Here's the store link Here's my HiHello card link and here's the latest Dad Snark Podcast episode See ya soon!

Episode 010 - Reselling Big Shots 10.09.2025

They're a dime a dozen right? Well, along with the bad, there's some really great folks I trust out there too. I discuss them in here and I also have them linked here in the notes, so go check them out. Here's the thing, nobody knows it all. So, you gotta go with you and what works for you, but I do offer up some great folks here to take a look at. They're straight shooters and I&#...

Episode 009 - Source City, Here We Come 27.08.2025

Yeah, excellent sourcing is your most valuable tool. Sure, you'll still make some errors. We all do. Knowing what to look for and how to confirm something, though, can save help your profits big time. I discuss a little about what I do and, of course, cover our top 5 and not so top 3 items from over the past few weeks. Here's those recently sold pics . See ya soon!

Episode 008 - The Biggest Something or Other in Missouri 13.08.2025

I had to name the episode that because you can't use cuss words in your titles or description as Apple will flag it and refuse to host it. SMDH. Anyway, it was kind of a bust going there and kind of not. You'll hear. Here's some photos of what's sold and more Here's a link to the Hillbilly Flea Market! Here's a link to the store Here's a link to The Dad Snark Podcast See ya in a couple of weeks!

Episode 007 - Still At It 30.07.2025

Yep, another episode recording in car while I drive to meet this new source for, yet, more inventory. Did end up hitting a thrift store doing a 50% off everything sale though. Here's the latest pics of what's sold since last time including the stuff I discuss in here . Catch you in a few weeks, Kyle Oh, here's the Hawkman's Goods Storefront also. and HiHello Card

Episode 006 - Long Distance Sourcing 16.07.2025

Another one recording while I'm road tripping to source products for resale. First episode back from the family trip. The stores humming like the monolith in 2001...consistently. Great sales lately and plenty of them. Looking for more in the near future. Please check out the attached poll. It takes just a moment. Photos of the sales I discuss are right here . HiHello Card eBay Storefront Enjoy...

Episode 005 - Feel the Frustration 18.06.2025

Just listen and you'll get it. Better yet, you can hear the exact moment it happened as I was recording The Dad Snark Podcast at the time. That episode's right here . Here's some links for ya also... Pics HiHello Card eBay Store See ya in a few weeks kids!!!

Episode 004 - Reselling is a pAIn 04.06.2025

Lots of stuff covered in here. Sales this past week from lowest to highest profit AI and how I'm using it Photos Doug Sells on YouTube The GaryVee Audio Experience Perplexity AI Character AI video AI free course See you all in a couple of weeks! Kyle HiHello

Episode 003 - Moving Stuff Along 21.05.2025

Another two weeks have gone by and I list off everything that's sold in that time period. There's even some pics right here . Something kinda funny happened directly after I finished recording also. I had someone put in a request to return stating "ordered by mistake" as the reason. Well, that might work except for the fact we conversed after the purchase took place and I thanked...

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