Rheem - Performance Plus 50 gal. 5500 -Watt Tall Electric Water Heater with 9 Year Tank Warranty and 240 volt Connection: Resale Value and Flip Profit

Rheem - Performance Plus 50 gal. 5500 -Watt Tall Electric Water Heater with 9 Year Tank Warranty and 240 volt Connection is marked down to $235 from $819 at Home Depot. Based on 15 current eBay listings for new units, it resells for about $655–$719. After eBay's roughly 13% fees, that leaves around $345 per unit before shipping.

Is it worth flipping?

The spread is real, but it only lasts while local stock does. Clearance prices are set store by store, so the same item can be full price a few miles away. Check how many units are on eBay right now before buying more than a few.

Where to find it

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