Want to get paid for shopping? It's a lot more complicated—and interesting—than you might guess. Retail buyers don't just purchase goods for one person or household—they're buying enough stuff to stock an entire store, based on their predictions about what will be popular with shoppers. They don't just shop in boutiques, either. They attend trade fairs, scour wholesale showrooms, and keep an eye on fashion runways to stay on top of the latest trends. They also maintain close relationships with designers and their sales representatives so that when an awesome line of clothing or products becomes available, they (and their customers) can be first in line. Retail buyers may work for large department stores or small boutiques, specializing in different types of merchandise (such as dresses or shoes). But the decisions they make can all have a huge impact on the bottom line of their business—not to mention your closet.