Finding fresh ways to spark meaningful discussion in your reselling community can be tough. Unpopular Opinion posts break the routine and invite members to share honest, unique perspectives. Use these templates to foster respectful debate and deeper engagement.
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Unpopular Opinion content taps into the natural curiosity and debate that thrive in active communities. By inviting members to share or respond to less-common viewpoints, you create a safe space for diverse perspectives. This not only boosts engagement but also helps surface valuable insights that might otherwise go unheard.
When done respectfully, these posts encourage members to explain their reasoning, building empathy and understanding among your audience. The open-minded format lowers the stakes for participation, making it easier for both new and experienced members to join the conversation. Ultimately, Unpopular Opinion prompts help strengthen community bonds by celebrating the full spectrum of reselling experiences.
Unpopular opinion: Not every reseller needs to scale up to be successful. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Not every reseller needs to scale up to be successful. Do you agree?"
I think sourcing only from thrift stores limits your potential. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "I think sourcing only from thrift stores limits your potential. Thoughts?"
Hot take: Fast shipping is overrated in reselling. Anyone else feel this way?
💡 Example: "Hot take: Fast shipping is overrated in reselling. Anyone else feel this way?"
Unpopular opinion: Focusing on profit margins is more important than sales volume.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Focusing on profit margins is more important than sales volume."
I believe listing items daily is not necessary for consistent sales. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "I believe listing items daily is not necessary for consistent sales. Agree or disagree?"
Some say reselling is not a real business. What is your take on this?
💡 Example: "Some say reselling is not a real business. What is your take on this?"
Unpopular opinion: You do not need the latest tech to succeed in reselling.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: You do not need the latest tech to succeed in reselling."
I think cross-listing on many platforms is more trouble than it's worth. Anyone agree?
💡 Example: "I think cross-listing on many platforms is more trouble than it's worth. Anyone agree?"
Hot take: Paying for promoted listings is not always a smart move.
💡 Example: "Hot take: Paying for promoted listings is not always a smart move."
Unpopular opinion: Niche down too much and you risk missing bigger opportunities. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Niche down too much and you risk missing bigger opportunities. What do you think?"
I believe returns are just part of the game and not worth stressing over. Agree?
💡 Example: "I believe returns are just part of the game and not worth stressing over. Agree?"
Unpopular opinion: Seller ratings are overrated and rarely affect sales.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Seller ratings are overrated and rarely affect sales."
I think free shipping hurts more than it helps small resellers. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "I think free shipping hurts more than it helps small resellers. Thoughts?"
Hot take: Sourcing inventory online is more efficient than in-person. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Hot take: Sourcing inventory online is more efficient than in-person. Agree or disagree?"
Unpopular opinion: Not every item needs perfect photos to sell.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Not every item needs perfect photos to sell."
I believe reselling part-time beats full-time for most people. What is your take?
💡 Example: "I believe reselling part-time beats full-time for most people. What is your take?"
Hot take: You do not need a fancy workspace to be productive.
💡 Example: "Hot take: You do not need a fancy workspace to be productive."
Unpopular opinion: Chasing trends in reselling is a waste of time. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Chasing trends in reselling is a waste of time. Do you agree?"
I think social media hype around reselling creates false expectations. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "I think social media hype around reselling creates false expectations. Thoughts?"
Hot take: Reselling is not always about passion, sometimes it is just good business.
💡 Example: "Hot take: Reselling is not always about passion, sometimes it is just good business."
Unpopular opinion: Not all vintage items are worth the hype.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Not all vintage items are worth the hype."
I think negotiating too much with buyers can actually lower your sales.
💡 Example: "I think negotiating too much with buyers can actually lower your sales."
Hot take: You do not have to specialize in a single category to succeed.
💡 Example: "Hot take: You do not have to specialize in a single category to succeed."
Unpopular opinion: Listing in bulk is not always the best use of time. Agree?
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Listing in bulk is not always the best use of time. Agree?"
I believe high seller fees are just the cost of doing business. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "I believe high seller fees are just the cost of doing business. Thoughts?"
Hot take: eBay is not the best platform for new resellers. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Hot take: eBay is not the best platform for new resellers. Agree or disagree?"
Unpopular opinion: You do not need a big following to sell well.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: You do not need a big following to sell well."
I think business cards in packages are unnecessary for most resellers.
💡 Example: "I think business cards in packages are unnecessary for most resellers."
Hot take: Consignment selling is more hassle than it is worth.
💡 Example: "Hot take: Consignment selling is more hassle than it is worth."
Unpopular opinion: Automated pricing tools do not always give the best results.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Automated pricing tools do not always give the best results."
I believe building relationships with other resellers is overrated. Agree?
💡 Example: "I believe building relationships with other resellers is overrated. Agree?"
Hot take: Posting daily on social media does not impact your sales much.
💡 Example: "Hot take: Posting daily on social media does not impact your sales much."
Unpopular opinion: Packing with recycled materials impresses buyers more than branded packaging.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Packing with recycled materials impresses buyers more than branded packaging."
I think the best deals are found in unpopular categories. Do you agree?
💡 Example: "I think the best deals are found in unpopular categories. Do you agree?"
Hot take: Over-researching items before listing slows you down.
💡 Example: "Hot take: Over-researching items before listing slows you down."
Unpopular opinion: You do not have to respond to every buyer question to close a sale.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: You do not have to respond to every buyer question to close a sale."
I believe selling locally is underrated in today's reselling world. Agree?
💡 Example: "I believe selling locally is underrated in today's reselling world. Agree?"
Hot take: Short descriptions often work better than long ones.
💡 Example: "Hot take: Short descriptions often work better than long ones."
Unpopular opinion: Negative feedback is not the end of the world.
💡 Example: "Unpopular opinion: Negative feedback is not the end of the world."
I think working solo is better than growing a big team for most resellers. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "I think working solo is better than growing a big team for most resellers. Thoughts?"
Hot take: Investing in inventory is riskier than most resellers admit.
💡 Example: "Hot take: Investing in inventory is riskier than most resellers admit."
To implement these templates, pick one that aligns with your current discussion themes or community interests. Post the prompt directly and encourage members to respond with their thoughts or their own unpopular opinions. Set the tone by replying first or sharing your own nuanced take. Remind members to keep discourse respectful and explain their reasoning. Use moderation tools to guide discussions if needed and spotlight especially thoughtful or constructive replies.
On all platforms, use clear prompts and pin or feature especially active Unpopular Opinion threads to maximize visibility. Use polls or reactions where available to offer alternative ways to participate. Monitor for tone and intervene early if the discussion turns negative. Adjust your approach based on platform culture and moderation tools.
Set clear expectations for civility, model positive interactions, and use moderation tools to address negativity quickly.
Start with once a week to gauge engagement, then adjust based on member response and moderation needs.
Step in early to remind members of guidelines, redirect the conversation if needed, and remove any posts that break the rules.
Tag or invite quieter members, share your own honest take, and highlight thoughtful responses to show appreciation.
Yes, tweak wording or focus to match platform culture, but keep the respectful and open-minded tone consistent.
They spark deeper discussion, reveal new perspectives, and help members feel heard and valued.
Yes, as long as they remain respectful and explain their reasoning, disagreement can lead to valuable learning and connection.