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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“I’m sooo super jealous”: TikToker shows off custom suit Ben Platt wore to the Met Gala—that he bought off The RealReal

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“Put it on Mercari for 3 times the price”: Woman calls out scalpers for ruining Home Goods—and second hand apps

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“Getting $300+ each for them”: People are reselling Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap for hundreds on eBay

Sabrina McCrear is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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Woman gets lowball offer on Depop. Then she looks up their house on Google Maps

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Mine came in a Doritos bag once’: Woman receives Depop order. Then she sees what the seller packed it in

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘I will be looking under there from now on’: Target shopper picks up shelf ‘to see what people are hiding.’ He can’t believe what he finds

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Man finds Ninja Pizza Oven for just $25 off at Walmart. They’re reselling for $150

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‘These are really well-liked’: Man finds Ninja Pizza Oven for just $25 at Walmart. They’re reselling for $150

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Reseller says you can resell ‘almost anything’ you find at Ross on Amazon

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‘It be the dumbest stuff that does the best’: Reseller says you can resell ‘almost anything’ you find at Ross on Amazon

Goodwill shopper for buying fake Dior boots for $10, listing them on Depop as ‘authentic’

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‘A $250 price tag’: Viewers slam Goodwill shopper for buying fake Dior boots for $10, listing them on Depop as ‘authentic’

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer for the Daily Dot. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

woman brags about making $20K in profit by reselling salt

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‘This why I can’t find my celtic salt in store????’: Viewers are outraged after woman brags about making $20K in profit by reselling salt

Woman resells Miracle Whip for $15 a jar as a ‘beginner Amazon reseller.’

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‘This is why i barely order off Amazon’: Woman resells Miracle Whip for $15 a jar as a ‘beginner Amazon reseller.’ Her profit is unbelievable

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Man catches kid reselling solar eclipse glasses for extreme profit

Solar Eclipse Hustle

‘Game is game’: Man catches kid reselling solar eclipse glasses for extreme profit

Woman says she made a full-time job out of ‘flipping stuff’ from Marshalls

Marshalls Business

‘My profit is $27. I already sold 5 of them’: Woman says she made a full-time job out of ‘flipping stuff’ from Marshalls

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘My local Plato’s is mostly Shein clothes’: Customer mocks Plato’s Closet for rejecting her clothes after seeing what they’re selling in store

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

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