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He turned a side hustle into a video game resale business that's brought in $4 million this year

First publishedAug 2, 09:19 UTC
Last updatedAug 2, 20:35 UTC · 14m ago
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Caleb Ashton founded QuickFlips, a platform to sell video games, consoles, and Pokémon cards. He turned a side hustle into a successful video game resale business. QuickFlips has paid customers over $5 million since 2019.

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Caleb Ashton started a side business selling used items. He later focused on video games and made a lot of money. His business, QuickFlips, has paid customers over $5 million since 2019.

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This story shows how a small business can be very successful. It also highlights the growing market for buying and selling used video games.

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Who founded QuickFlips?
Caleb Ashton founded QuickFlips.
How much money has QuickFlips paid customers?
QuickFlips has paid customers over $5 million since 2019.
What did Caleb Ashton do before starting QuickFlips?
He started by flipping used items like textbooks and action figures.
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    The success of a small business owner who turned a side hustle into a million-dollar business.

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    Business InsiderHighlights the entrepreneur's journey and success.
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