I make 70-80 thousand a month reselling electronics from eBay — Stepan's story from Chelyabinsk
Stepan from Chelyabinsk combines university studies with reselling electronics from eBay through Pochtoy.com — and earns 70,000 to 80,000 rubles a month. He shared how he got started, which deals brought in the most profit, and what advice he gives to beginners.
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02.05.2026
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My name is Stepan, I’m 25 years old and live in Chelyabinsk. I’m currently a university student and don’t have a full-time job as such. Working with Pochtoy.com and investing in gear for resale on Avito lets me cover my living expenses while I study and build up savings, bringing in up to 70–80 thousand rubles a month.
How it all started: from building my own PC to discovering Pochtoy.com
I’ve always loved anything related to technology. I’m constantly testing, checking functionality, and configuring devices — it’s a long-standing hobby. It began when I needed to build a computer and some peripherals back in 2022. After looking at prices for both new components and used ones on Avito, I decided to compare them with what’s available on overseas marketplaces and chose the US market because of its scale — tons of options and a wide range of prices. When I went on eBay I was amazed by the variety of components in excellent condition at very attractive prices.
However, since many items simply can’t be shipped directly to Russia, I started exploring ways to get goods delivered to the Russian Federation. I learned about mail forwarders and virtual addresses, opened dozens of sites that Google showed for the search, and compared rates in the calculator for shipping a 0.5 / 1 kg parcel to my city.
I bought a wide assortment of components to test whether it was worth it. As it turned out — it absolutely was. Everything arrived intact and the descriptions matched reality completely.
Many sellers on the same eBay platform have tens or even hundreds of thousands of reviews, which gives you confidence that the seller won’t cheat you. Later I started ordering used Google Pixel smartphones, gradually getting good-value phones in excellent condition both for myself and for friends and family.
Purchases for myself and my family turned into a business on Avito
After mastering working with the mail forwarder Pochtoy.com, an idea occurred to me: if I can buy gear at a good price for myself, why not try selling it on Avito?
That’s how I began analyzing which electronics categories are liquid and where I could make money. I started with smartphones (mainly the same Google Pixel models), as well as headphones, VR headsets, e-readers, and much more.
When I first started and had no reviews on my account, many Avito buyers viewed my listings with suspicion. Over time, thanks to quality service, communicating with buyers at every stage — including asking them to leave reviews — I’ve collected more than 200 reviews and continue to move forward confidently.
How my workflow is organized
The entire sales process takes very little time: I pick out items in my free time, place an order, fill out the customs declaration (thanks to the AI assistant built into Pochtoy.com, which now does this for me), pay, and wait for the parcel at the nearest pickup point. I open the package on camera — to be fair, it’s never actually been needed; out of 100+ delivered parcels, items have always arrived in perfect condition. If the gear is used, I test it, then list it on Avito, arrange a meeting or delivery, and ask for a review after receipt. All of this takes very little time, requires no special effort, and brings plenty of benefit.
Best deals: why catching discounts matters
My most profitable deals have mostly come from selling new gear bought in the US at a big discount, allowing for a solid markup. Here are a couple of examples:
HP Reverb G2. This is a virtual-reality headset whose manufacturer decided to clear out remaining stock before launching a new model, so they offered the maximum discount. I bought several units for $350 each and managed to sell them for $900 within two weeks of receiving them. Almost three times more!
Audeze LCD-2 Classic — well-known audiophile headphones made in the USA that I was able to grab for $500 including shipping and customs duty. In Russia I sold them for $775 in the same two weeks.
I often test new niches and see what the demand will be. Sometimes items sell quickly, sometimes a product sits for a month and I barely manage to sell it at cost. But if you enjoy testing various kinds of gear and diving into the sales process (haggling, delivery, reviews), you definitely won’t be disappointed.
Five tips for beginner tech resellers
What I would recommend to newcomers:
Get a foreign bank card
Yes, it sounds obvious, but it’s a key tool for efficiently buying products abroad and paying for services — both for personal use and for running sales. But if you’re unsure whether it’s worth spending money on opening such a card, Pochtoy.com buyers can help you make your first test purchases. I consider this the best option for trying it out, especially since there’s a promo code for a free purchase.
Carefully check seller descriptions and ratings on eBay
If you see a great price on a hypothetical iPhone, make sure the seller’s rating is above 90% and the total number of reviews exceeds 100. This is especially important for first purchases when you don’t yet know where pitfalls might appear — I wouldn’t recommend taking the risk and dealing with dubious sellers. It’s also worth reading the full item description to see if it hides issues like a “glitchy camera” or “random restarts.”
Watch your rating and provide the best service
If you decide to sell and build your profile on Avito, look at descriptions from successful accounts, adopt their style, adapt it to your own needs, take as many photos of the item from different angles as possible, stay reachable, and communicate politely with potential buyers. Remember that your attitude toward them is the core of your future rating.
Evaluate the market
Sometimes a smartphone may look like a great deal at first glance, but never forget to search for the same model on Avito, preferably across all regions. It’s entirely possible that the “great price” on eBay\Amazon isn’t actually that great compared with what you can find locally. Your item needs to be competitive both in price and in condition.
Don’t be afraid to try
At the very least you can order something for yourself, and once you realize how easy it is, any doubts will quickly disappear.
I wish good luck to all future resellers, and remember — not only are you creating a way to earn money, you’re also supplying the market with competitively priced electronics at a time when high-quality gear is in short supply due to sanctions.
