Get to Know Becky
Becky is 28 years old and works as a reseller, content creator and influencer – a career she admits is “a bit of a crazy one.”
Her journey began six years ago while she was studying at university. With only a part-time job in a shoe shop and hopes of returning to complete a master’s degree, she found herself wondering how she would ever be able to afford it. Looking through her wardrobe one day, she realised she owned a collection of almost brand-new clothes, many of which still had the tags attached. She decided to list them on Depop, and within seconds, she made her first sale, earning £30. “From that minute on, I was hooked,” Becky recalled.
She soon began sourcing clothing from car boot sales, buying items at low prices before taking them home to wash, iron, repair where necessary and photograph. She would then list them online, hoping to make a small profit on each sale.
As her reselling business grew, Becky started filming her shopping trips with her mum, visiting car boot sales, wholesalers and charity shops. At the time, creating videos wasn’t about becoming a social media influencer. Instead, it was simply a way to showcase the clothes she was selling while documenting the fun they had together.
Six years later, Becky and her mum still enjoy filming these trips. Looking back, she sees the videos as much more than content—they’ve become treasured memories.
Content creation has always been a passion of Becky’s. She remembers telling her mum as a child that when she grew up, she wanted to be “the person who makes adverts on the TV.” Reflecting on that now, she laughs and says, “I guess I kind of did that. I am the person who makes videos on social media now and tries to make people listen.”
She has always been fascinated by the psychology of marketing and what captures people’s attention. What began as a simple way to earn extra money and promote her online listings has grown into a full-time career she never imagined was possible. Six years on, Becky has built a successful platform doing something she genuinely loves.
Charity shop & car boot hunting life
What first got you into charity shop and car boot hunting as a way of life rather than just a hobby?
Becky credits her mum with introducing her to the world of bargain hunting. Growing up, her mum always believed in recycling, extending the life of belongings and avoiding unnecessary spending on clothing. Those values naturally rubbed off on Becky and have shaped the way she shops and lives today.
Rather than throwing things away prematurely, Becky believes in giving items a second chance, whether that’s by wearing them, reselling them or helping someone else discover them. This mindset aligns perfectly with her love of charity shops and car boot sales, where hidden treasures can often be found for a fraction of their original price.
What started as a shared interest has become a cherished tradition between Becky and her mum. They still spend time together exploring charity shops, car boot sales and wholesalers, creating memories while hunting for bargains.
Today, that passion has also become a key part of Becky’s career. She considers herself incredibly fortunate to have turned something she genuinely loves into her job, allowing her to combine quality time with her mum, sustainable shopping and content creation all in one.
How do you decide what is worth buying when you’re scanning tables so quickly?
For Becky, instinct plays a huge role. Rather than focusing solely on well-known brands or following trends, she trusts her own reaction to an item.
“I always say, if I like it and it sparks something within me—if I get that little bit of excitement—then I’ll buy it because it’s bound to make someone else feel that way too,” she explained.
Her advice to anyone looking to get into reselling is not to become too fixated on particular brands or styles. Instead, she believes it’s far more important to buy pieces that genuinely excite you. Not only does that make the sourcing process more enjoyable, but it also makes selling feel much more authentic.
Becky explained “When you’re excited about what you’re selling, that enthusiasm naturally comes across to your customers. It becomes much more organic, and you’re genuinely happy when someone buys something you’ve found.”
When we asked Becky “Has the rise in social media changed the way you hunt for bargains?” she admitted that, in many ways, it hasn’t. The biggest difference, she said, is the amount of competition there is now.
When Becky first started creating content around second-hand shopping six years ago, there was still a noticeable stigma attached to it, particularly when it came to charity shops. Many people assumed they were filled with old-fashioned clothes, unpleasant smells and very few worthwhile finds.
Thankfully, Becky believes those perceptions are beginning to change, and she hopes her videos have played a small part in that shift. She regularly sees younger people and groups of friends tagging each other in her content with comments such as, “We should do this at the weekend,” or, “Let’s go here.” What was once seen as an unconventional way to shop has become an enjoyable day out for many.
Becky loves seeing that change. From her perspective, charity shops and car boot sales offer a fun, affordable alternative to the high street. Not only can people discover unique pieces that nobody else is wearing, but they can often buy more for their money too. Above all, she says it’s the thrill of the hunt—the excitement of uncovering an unexpected bargain while spending time with friends—that keeps people coming back.
Social Media & Followers
When we asked Becky whether she ever expected her bargain-hunting content to grow into what it is today, her answer was an immediate no.
As she had already shared, her videos were never created with the intention of building a career. They simply began as a way to showcase the clothes she was reselling and document the shopping trips she enjoyed with her mum. The idea that those videos would eventually become her full-time job never crossed her mind.
Even now, Becky says she’s still amazed by where the journey has taken her and describes it as “the coolest thing ever” to be able to do something she genuinely loves for a living.
One of the most rewarding parts of her job is meeting people who watch her content. Whether she’s browsing a charity shop or walking around a car boot sale, people will often stop to tell her how much they enjoy her videos.
“There’s real people out there who watch my videos,” Becky responded. “It sounds silly to say, but when it’s just you at home editing, sitting with my cat and posting content, you forget that there are actually people who look forward to watching my videos. That’s really nice.”
It’s clear that Becky doesn’t take any of it for granted. She says she feels incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive community and remains genuinely grateful that something which started as a passion has become the career she once never imagined possible.
We also asked Becky which type of content gets the biggest reaction from her followers, and there was one clear winner: mystery bags.
Whether she’s picking up mystery bags from charity shops or car boot sales, Becky says those videos always generate plenty of conversation. Viewers love trying to guess what’s inside before she opens them, and once the contents are revealed, the comments quickly fill with debates over whether the bag was worth the money.
“People love a mystery,” Becky said. “I especially love a mystery.”
She believes part of the appeal is that many people are curious about mystery bags but wouldn’t necessarily want to spend their own money on one. By taking the risk herself and sharing the experience online, Becky gives her audience the excitement of the reveal without them having to gamble on what’s inside.
It’s that sense of anticipation, surprise and shared excitement that keeps viewers coming back for more.
If you would like to follow Becky on social media so you can follow her content and keep up with her latest bargain-hunting adventures, Becky shares her videos across Facebook, TikTok and Instagram (click on the individual links to go straight to her pages) where she posts everything from charity shop finds and car boot sale hauls to mystery bag openings and reselling tips.
She is also on Whatnot which is a live shopping marketplace where she sells items.
You can find her on all four platforms under the same handle: @beckysbazaar.
Cat fostering
As well as Becky having a full-time career in bargain hunting, Becky has a passion for fostering cats. We asked her “You also foster cats — how did that start alongside your bargain-hunting work?” and we loved her response.
When we asked Becky the question about her passion for fostering cats, it quickly became clear that animals have always held a special place in her heart.
She has loved cats for as long as she can remember and grew up surrounded by them. Laughing, she admitted she’s still “that person” who gets excited every time she spots a cat walking down the street.
As much as Becky loves her career, she also acknowledged that working for herself can sometimes be lonely. Creating content often means spending long hours working alone, and as someone who describes herself as an overthinker, she can easily get caught up in her own thoughts.
Although she feels incredibly fortunate to have built a career with such a supportive audience and the freedom to work from almost anywhere, she realised she needed something meaningful outside of work. That opportunity came when she saw an appeal from her local cat rescue looking for volunteer foster carers.
After discussing it with her boyfriend, they decided to take the plunge. Their first foster cat was called Thumbs and he had a very big wound on the back of his neck when they first took him in. He didn’t leave his cage for a couple of months when someone new came into the room, so he was definitely challenging but overall, it was rewarding for Becky and her partner as they got to see a massive difference in his confidence over time. Becky describes welcoming him into their home as one of the best decisions they have ever made.
Fostering gave them something else to focus on beyond work. Caring for an animal in need became their priority, providing a completely different kind of fulfilment from creating content online.
Interestingly, Becky chose not to share Thumbs’ journey on social media at first. She wanted the experience to be something she did purely for herself, without outside opinions or judgement. Thumbs required a great deal of extra care and remained with them for nine months before Becky and her boyfriend made the decision to adopt him permanently.
Since adopting Thumbs, they have gone on to foster two more cats, Mango and Sienna. Sienna recently found her forever home, and although Becky admits saying goodbye is never easy, she wouldn’t change it for the world.
Now that Thumbs is a permanent member of the family, Becky and her boyfriend plan to continue fostering one additional cat at a time, meaning there will always be two cats in the house—the perfect balance for what they can manage.
Becky describes fostering as emotionally intense because she becomes deeply attached to every cat that comes through her door. However, she finds comfort in knowing that, for many of them, her home is the first place they experience genuine love, patience and security.
While there is always sadness when it’s time to say goodbye, Becky says the overwhelming feeling is one of pride and excitement. Watching a cat leave for a loving forever home reminds her exactly why she chose to become a foster carer in the first place.
a Personal Angle
When we asked Becky what she finds most rewarding about the lifestyle she’s built for herself, her answer wasn’t about social media numbers or business success—it was the freedom that comes with being her own boss.
Although she admits she often works longer hours than she would in a traditional job, Becky says the flexibility makes it all worthwhile. Having complete control over her schedule means she can organise her work around the things that matter most.
Whether it’s spending time with family, attending an important event or simply taking a couple of hours for herself, Becky appreciates having the freedom to make those decisions without needing anyone else’s permission.
For Becky, that’s the greatest reward of all. While running her own business requires hard work and dedication, the ability to balance her career with her personal life is something she values every single day.
What is next for Becky?
When we asked Becky what the future looks like for her, she admitted she has plenty of ideas but is in no rush to move away from the career she has worked so hard to build.
One ambition she would love to achieve is writing a book, possibly a children’s book. It’s something she’s often thought about and would be excited to explore in the future.
She also hopes to do more mainstream media work. Having appeared on television before, Becky says she really enjoyed the experience and would welcome more opportunities if they came along.
For now, though, she’s exactly where she wants to be. Becky genuinely loves creating content and has no plans to stop anytime soon. She enjoys experimenting with new ideas, seeing what resonates with her audience and continuing to evolve as a creator.
Above all, Becky simply hopes to keep doing what she loves—sharing her passion for bargain hunting, sustainable shopping and storytelling with the community she has built over the past six years.
Quick fire Questions
“Biscuits or Cake?“
Becky’s response was ‘This question is the easiest of them all because my favourite food on the whole planet is Birthday Cake. The cakes that are vanilla sponge, and have the peel off icing… oh my god I absolutely love it!”. She hates having to wait once a year to have it for her Birthday, but she said “maybe I’ll just be a rebel one day and just go out to the shop and buy myself a Birthday cake even when it’s not my Birthday”.
“Describe yourself in three words“.
Becky described herself as empathetic, self-disciplined and overthinker – and she giggled at the end.
“What’s your favourite item you’ve found in either a charity shop or at a car boot sale?”
Becky couldn’t pick out one single thing as she found this difficult to narrow down. However, she did mention to us that she once found a stall at a car boot sale which was filled with vintage 90s/2000s kids magazines and they were only £1 each! Becky had a lot of fun rummaging through these, and they felt quite nostalgic to her.
“Any tips for those who want to start bargain hunting like you?“
Becky said “I would say, *shameless self-promo* follow me for all the tips and tricks! But also to find the initial sales at car boot sales, join lots of Facebook groups and charity shops to see when they’re holding events. I’d also say grab a friend, go to car boot sales and fall in love with it together. Bring cash and carrier bags with you when you’re bargain hunting, and enjoy the hunt. Don’t think about it too much! If you’re going to make a business from it, don’t think about it just for the profit – make sure you fall in love with the love for actually doing it. Expect bad days – you will have days where you won’t find anything and that is normal! Always check the condition of items before you buy them, and check you know what you’re buying”.
