Flipping Hair Accessories from Penny Deals
Hair clips, scrunchies, headbands, and barrette sets from dollar stores sell well in lots on eBay and Mercari. Scrunchies in particular have maintained strong demand due to their fashionable resurgence. Lot listings of 10-20 mixed accessories attract buyers who want variety at a value price.
Why Hair Accessories Are Worth Flipping
Hair Accessories show up regularly in dollar store penny bins as inventory cycles out and new products rotate in. When you source at the penny price — literally $0.01 — almost any working unit sold at market rate is pure profit. The average flipper in this category earns $5-$10 per unit after marketplace fees and shipping.
Demand for hair accessories stays consistent because buyers search for these products regardless of season, and penny-deal sourcing lets you undercut retail pricing while still earning strong margins. The key is getting the penny list early and reaching stores before other flippers do.
Tips for Flipping Hair Accessories
- 1Scrunchie lots of 10+ are among the fastest-moving hair accessory listings on Mercari
- 2Wide headbands and claw clips are top trending styles — prioritize these
- 3Mixed color variety lots sell faster than monochromatic sets to individual buyers
- 4Include a count of pieces in the listing title — "20pc hair accessory set" converts well
Where to Sell Hair Accessories
The top marketplace for hair accessories is eBay. This is where buyer demand is strongest and where your listings will get the most visibility. That said, it's always worth checking completed sales on multiple platforms before you decide where to list.
eBay
RecommendedWidest buyer base. Best for collectibles, electronics, and niche items. Auction format can drive prices above market.
Amazon FBA
Prime buyers pay more and trust the platform. Best for brand-name consumables and multi-packs. Requires ungating for some categories.
Facebook Marketplace
No shipping required. Best for bulky, heavy, or locally-in-demand items. Fast cash with same-day pickup.
Mercari
Younger buyer demographic. Strong for fashion, beauty, collectibles, and trending items. Simple listing process.
How Penny Flip Helps
Penny Flip tracks penny lists for Dollar General and Dollar Tree and delivers them the moment they go live. When hair accessories appear on the list, Early Bird and Pro subscribers get notified immediately — giving you hours of lead time over shoppers who find out through social media or word of mouth.
Every item on the list includes a profit estimate so you can decide on the spot whether it's worth your time. No more guessing at the store shelf — you walk in knowing exactly what to grab and what to skip.
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