Want to learn how to make money flipping secondhand décor? In this episode of The Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Erica Young of Piccadilly Vintage, a Colorado-based vintage and antique home décor reseller, about how she turned thrift store finds into a growing reselling business.

Erica shares practical tips for finding profitable thrifted home décor, spotting overlooked vintage and antique pieces, pricing items for resale, selling on Facebook Marketplace and eBay, setting up at vintage markets, and growing into an antique booth. She also explains how she developed an eye for quality pieces, why mindset matters when sourcing, and how community connections can help resellers grow.

This episode is perfect for thrifters, vintage lovers, antique booth vendors, eBay resellers, and anyone who wants to start or grow a secondhand décor reselling business.

SHOW NOTES

• Erica Young shares how a lifelong love of beautiful objects, art history, and travel inspired her journey into vintage and antique reselling.
• Transitioning from casual thrifting to specializing in higher-end antiques, collectibles, and vintage home décor.
• How personal taste influences sourcing decisions while still considering what appeals to a broader audience.
• The value of antique markets, vintage shows, and booth spaces for both profitability and community building.
• Encouragement for new resellers to "talk yourself into opportunities" rather than letting fear hold you back
• A desire to lower barriers to entry and make resale knowledge more accessible to newcomers.
• Why preserving history and connecting people through objects remains one of the most rewarding aspects of reselling.
• The role of optimism and openness when thrifting, and why expectations can shape what you discover.