At age 9, Tucker Findley began selling golf balls — now it’s turned into a lot more
Ryan Findley
Tucker Findley
- Virginia teenager Tucker Findley discovered a knack for retailing vintage items and memorabilia — and discovered a different way of learning in the process
- He convinced his parents to help him open the online store and watched his goods sell quickly for huge profits
- “The stuff you don’t think is worth a lot of money is,” he says
Five years ago, Tucker Findley was failing in school, struggling with his severe learning disabilities and a neurological condition. As a result, he couldn’t read, write or even count past 10.
Now he’s thriving with a six-figure career in selling memorabilia — and more — online.
Tucker’s journey all started with a golf ball: When he was 9, he was playing with friends near his Sterling, Va., home, where the water flows downstream from two golf courses…