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Articles & notes

Shorter write-ups on brands, pricing, sourcing, and the signals we watch while scanning marketplaces every day.

Pricing • RH • Leather

How we price Restoration Hardware leather pieces

Where we draw the line between quick flips and deeper restorations on RH leather, and how patina versus damage affects margin.

Sourcing • Risk • Upholstery

When we pass on custom upholstery even if it’s cheap

Why a low buy price isn’t enough on custom pieces without brand signal—and how we decide when to walk away.

Inspection • Due diligence • Frames

Spotting solid frames in marketplace photos

Quick cues we rely on to separate sturdy frames from flimsy builds before driving to inspect.

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