Been running resell communities since 2019, and one thing people get wrong when they start in New Zealand: copying the US/AU playbook doesn't work here.

A few things that actually matter for NZ resellers:

• Stock is thinner. Fewer stores carry limited releases, so local raffles and NZ Post shipping windows matter more than bot speed.

• Currency swings hit margins. Always price flips in NZD after conversion + shipping, not just the USD sticker price.

• Community > tools. With a smaller market, who you know (local groups sharing raffle links, restock times) beats any cook group script.

• Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace are still king for flipping locally — don't sleep on them just because StockX exists.

If you're starting out, focus on 2-3 categories max (sneakers, collectibles, whatever you know) and build relationships with local sellers before scaling up. Happy to answer questions from anyone getting started in the NZ market.