150 to 700 in 28 Days (The Couple Came Back)
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The older couple came back.
Remember the red Cannondale from earlier? The one the old man and his wife handed me?
That was the first bike.
This is the second.
Same couple. Same SUV. Same hand delivery.
A Specialized full carbon road bike.
Paid 150 dollars. Sold for 700 dollars in 28 days.
400 percent return on investment.
No repairs. No work. No debt. No leverage.
Here is exactly how it happened.
The Phone Call I Did Not Expect
My phone rang on a Tuesday afternoon.
It was the older gentleman from the Cannondale deal. The one who handed me two bikes for 200 dollars.
I answered.
He said. Hey. It’s me again. We found another bike in the garage. My wife says you should come get it.
I said. What kind of bike?
He said. I do not know. It is a Specialized something. It is fancy. Too fancy for me.
I said. How much do you want for it?
He said. Same as last time. One hundred fifty dollars. Come get it or we can bring it to you.
I said. Bring it to me. You know where I live.
He said. See you in an hour.
The Second Hand Delivery
One hour later, the same SUV pulled into my driveway.
The same older couple got out. Smiling. Friendly. Just like the first time.
He opened the back. He pulled out a Specialized full carbon road bike.
I could not believe my eyes.
Specialized. One of the biggest names in cycling.
Full carbon frame. Lightweight. Stiff. Fast.
High end components.
Quality wheels.
This was a three to four thousand dollar bike when it was new.
I asked him where this one came from.
He said. Our son. He left it in our garage years ago when he went to college. Never came back for it. He is in his thirties now. He does not want it. We are tired of looking at it.
I handed him 150 dollars.
He handed me the bike.
His wife handed me a bottle of water again. Just like last time.
They drove away.
I stood in my driveway holding a Specialized full carbon road bike that cost me 150 dollars.
The Inspection
I rolled the bike into my garage and inspected it carefully.
Here is what I found.
Brand. Specialized. Top tier. One of the most respected bike brands in the world.
Model. Full carbon road bike. Lightweight racing geometry.
Frame. Full carbon. No cracks. No dents. Just dust and a few minor scuffs from sitting in a garage for years.
Components. High end. Shimano Ultegra or similar. Shifted smooth. Brakes strong.
Wheels. Quality aluminum wheels. Straight. True. Tires were dry but held air.
Condition. Dusty but solid. The bike had been sitting for years. The chain was dry. The tires were a little flat. But no rust. No damage.
This bike was easily worth 700 to 1,000 dollars to the right buyer.
I paid 150 dollars.
Why The Same Couple Keeps Coming Back
You might be wondering why this same couple keeps finding bikes and bringing them to me.
Here is why.
One. They trust me now. I showed up with cash. I was polite. I took the bikes. I did not complain. They know I am easy to deal with.
Two. They have more stuff than they realize. Older couples accumulate things. Kids leave bikes behind. Grandkids leave toys. Years go by. They forget what is in the garage.
Three. They are downsizing. Every time they clean out a closet or a garage corner, they find something else. Now they know who to call.
Four. They value convenience over money. They do not want to list bikes on Facebook Marketplace. They do not want to meet strangers. They want one person to call who will show up with cash and take the item away.
That person is me.
Be that person in your city.
The Cleaning
This bike did not need repairs. It needed attention.
I spent 45 minutes on it.
I washed the carbon frame with soap and water.
I cleaned the wheels.
I degreased the chain.
I lubed the chain.
I cleaned the shifters and brakes.
I inflated the tires.
I wiped down every surface.
The bike looked incredible. Carbon shines like glass when it is clean.
I took 16 photos in my driveway during golden hour. I made sure to get clear shots of the Specialized logo, the carbon frame, the components, and the overall condition.
I wrote a listing that would attract serious road cyclists.
The Listing
Title. Specialized Full Carbon Road Bike Ultegra Clean Ready To Ride. 700 Firm.
Price. 700 dollars firm.
Description.
Selling this Specialized full carbon road bike. Lightweight. Stiff. Fast.
Shimano Ultegra components. Quality wheels. Disc brakes.
The bike is clean and ready to ride. No cracks. No dents. No damage.
The original owner left this bike at his parents’ house years ago and never came back for it. It has been sitting in a garage collecting dust. I cleaned it up and now it needs a new home.
This bike retailed for over 3,000 dollars new. You are getting a deal at 700 dollars.
Full carbon frame alone is worth more than my asking price.
Price is 700 dollars firm. Cash only. Pick up in my city. First come first served.
Serious buyers only. Send me a message if you want to see it.
The Wait
I posted the listing on Facebook Marketplace and in local road cycling groups.
The first two weeks were quiet.
I got some messages. Will you take 500? No. Will you take 550? No. Will you take 600? No.
I did not negotiate.
Specialized carbon bikes hold value. The right buyer would come.
On day 25, a serious buyer messaged me.
Buyer. Is the Specialized still available? I have been looking for a carbon road bike for months.
Me. Yes. 700 dollars cash. When can you see it?
Buyer. I am out of town until Saturday. Can I see it Saturday at 10 AM?
Me. Yes. Message me Saturday morning to confirm.
Saturday came. He messaged me at 9 AM. Buyer. Still good for 10 AM?
Me. Yes. See you then.
The Sale
Day 28. The buyer showed up at 10 AM sharp.
He was a road cyclist in his forties. He knew Specialized. He knew carbon. He knew what he was looking at.
He inspected the frame for ten minutes. He checked every tube for cracks. He ran his fingers along the carbon. He spun the wheels. He tested the shifters.
He looked at me and said.
This bike is clean. You did a good job on it.
I said. Thank you. It was sitting in a garage for years. Just needed some love.
He handed me 700 dollars cash.
I handed him the bike.
He loaded it into his car and drove away smiling.
Total time from purchase to sale? 28 days.
The Math
Purchase price. 150 dollars.
Sale price. 700 dollars.
Profit. 550 dollars.
Time held. 28 days.
Return on investment. 400 percent.
Let me say that again.
400 percent return in 28 days.
No repairs. No work. No debt. No leverage.
Just a phone call from a happy previous seller.
The Power Of Repeat Sellers
This deal happened because I treated the first deal right.
I showed up on time.
I brought cash.
I was polite.
I did not negotiate hard.
I took the bikes and said thank you.
The couple remembered me.
When they found another bike, they did not list it on Facebook Marketplace. They did not call a bike shop. They did not ask their neighbors.
They called me.
That is repeat seller power.
Here is how you build repeat sellers.
One. Be easy to deal with. Show up when you say you will. Bring cash. Do not waste their time.
Two. Be fair. You do not have to overpay. But do not insult them either. A fair offer with cash today is better than a higher offer from someone who never shows up.
Three. Be memorable. Leave them with your phone number. Tell them to call you if they find anything else. Bikes. Tools. Sports equipment. Anything.
Four. Follow up. Every few months, send a text. Hey, just checking in. Any more bikes in the garage? I am still buying.
One good seller can turn into five deals a year.
Five deals at 400 to 1,300 percent ROI.
That is a lot of profit from one relationship.
Compare That To Other Side Hustles
Let me put this 400 percent return in perspective.
Uber.
You drive your car for 28 days. You put 200 dollars of gas in your tank. You add 600 miles to your odometer. You make 500 dollars before expenses. After expenses, you make 300 dollars. And your car is worth less than when you started.
DoorDash.
Same thing. You destroy your car. You deal with rude customers.
Crypto.
You buy 150 dollars of Bitcoin. You watch it go to 170 dollars. You get excited. It drops to 120 dollars. You panic. You sell. You lost money. Or you hold and pray. That is not a business. That is gambling.
Dropshipping.
You spend 200 dollars on ads. You get 6 sales. You make 60 dollars profit. Then 2 customers email you asking where their orders are. Then one files a chargeback. Then you lose money.
Bike Flipping.
You build a relationship with an older couple. They call you when they find bikes. You pay 150 dollars. You clean it for 45 minutes. You take photos. You write a listing. You wait 28 days. You sell it for 700 dollars. You make 550 dollars profit.
No car damage. No rude customers. No chargebacks. No gambling.
Just a relationship and a system.
The Repeat Seller System
You want to build your own repeat sellers? Here is the system.
Step 1. Be Memorable On Every Deal
Show up on time.
Bring cash in crisp bills.
Be polite.
Say thank you.
Take the item and leave.
Do not overstay. Do not negotiate after you agree on a price. Do not complain.
Step 2. Leave Your Number
Before you leave, say this.
Thank you again. If you find any other bikes in the garage or the shed, give me a call. I buy them all.
Hand them a piece of paper with your name and phone number.
Step 3. Follow Up Every Few Months
Send a text or call every 60 to 90 days.
Hey, it is your bike guy. Just checking in. Any more bikes gathering dust? I am still buying. Cash today.
Step 4. Be Patient
Most people will not have a bike right away.
But they will remember you. Six months later, they clean out the garage. They find a bike. They call you.
That is a deal you did not have to search for.
Step 5. Repeat
Every deal you do creates potential repeat sellers.
One deal becomes two. Two becomes four. Four becomes eight.
Before you know it, bikes are coming to you. You do not even have to look for them.
The Real Estate Connection
Here is what most people miss.
Real estate works the exact same way.
You treat a seller fairly on one deal. They tell their friends. Their friends call you. Their family calls you.
That is how real estate wholesalers build their business.
One good deal leads to referrals.
Referrals lead to more deals.
More deals lead to a full time income.
The skills are the same.
Building relationships.
Being easy to deal with.
Following up.
Asking for referrals.
Creating repeat business.
You cannot learn house flipping with a 200,000 dollar mistake.
You can learn bike flipping with a 150 dollar mistake.
Make your mistakes on bikes. Build your system. Build your relationships.
Then apply it to real estate.
That is exactly what I teach atTheNewFlip.com.
What You Get When You Join
Other channels give you pieces. A tip here. A trick there.
I give you the full recipe.
When you join The New Flip, you get the complete system that I use to make 300 to 1,300 percent returns consistently.
Here is what you get.
An eBook with step by step training videos.
Systems and automation manuals.
A 30 minute fast track onboarding call with me or my team.
Free 1 on 1 coaching in a private forum.
Done for you seller offers and buyer ads.
The same day you take action, you can have money in your hand.
If you are a hustler.
If you are someone who actually wants to make money instead of just watching videos and wishing.
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Your 28 Day Challenge
Here is your assignment.
Step 1. Treat every seller like they could be a repeat seller.
Step 2. Be on time. Bring cash. Be polite. Say thank you.
Step 3. Leave your number. Ask them to call you if they find more bikes.
Step 4. Follow up every few months.
Step 5. Wait for the phone to ring.
I bought a Specialized full carbon road bike from an older couple.
It was the second bike they brought to my door.
I paid 150 dollars. I sold it for 700 dollars 28 days later.
400 percent return on investment.
You can build the same relationships in your city.
Final Word
The older couple came back.
This was the second bike they drove to my door.
A Specialized full carbon road bike.
I paid 150 dollars.
I cleaned it. I listed it. I sold it for 700 dollars 28 days later.
400 percent return on investment.
No repairs. No work. No debt. No leverage.
Just a relationship built on being easy to deal with.
Most people chase one time deals.
You build relationships that keep paying.
That is The New Flip.
Go find your repeat seller.
Go answer the phone when they call.
P.S. The couple who brought me this bike? They have called me two more times since this deal. A kids bike. An old mountain bike. Nothing special. But I bought both. Small profit. Maybe 50 dollars each. But that is 100 dollars I did not have to search for. And they keep remembering me. That is the long game. Play it.
