When the Ukraine–Russia war erupted back in 2022, gas prices across Europe skyrocketed. Everyone started dismantling their household gas boilers, switching to alternative heating systems in panic.
While most were reacting, I saw an opportunity. I started purchasing gas boiler spare parts in bulk — valves, burners, sensors, boards — often for next to nothing. Fast forward to 2023, gas prices normalized, and demand for boiler repairs surged as people realized they weren’t getting rid of their systems after all.
That early risk turned into one of my most profitable niche categories. Even today, I still move these parts steadily to markets all over Europe. A good reminder that when everyone’s rushing in one direction, sometimes it pays to look the other way. Earned more than 200 usd in pure profits yesterday, just to put into perspective.
What’s a moment when you went against the market trend and it paid off for you?