My brother made 350k on eBay last year. He has all of the electronics come to him, he has a warehouse that is an Electronic Recycling facility and people drop stuff off for free. He doesn't have to buy anything, he is literally making hundreds of thousands off of other peoples junk. I am in the process of making a video showing and explaining his business.
We were just talking about how much we really love reselling for a living too. Sourcing is like Easter egg hunting for adults and making videos about it on top of it is so much fun!😁😁
I absolutely love shopping at the bins for clothes for Poshmark. You don’t get a ton of margin on that platform. I’ve seen several people on there who have shops where nothings over $10. Buying clothes for pocket change and turning it into $10 is a definite way to build solid income.
I just want to say you've been such an inspiration to my family! I sell on eBay, my dad sells on eBay/Etsy, and my mom owns a physical retail store where she sells antiques. We cast your videos onto the TV when we are all together & then text all weeks about how we are still riding the inspiration high from you. Thank you for what you do!
Best Bins haul I had: Daughter and I got there when they opened. She headed to shoes, I headed to non-clothes merchandise. I spotted a vintage Georgetown University Wincraft Pennant on top of a pile. Of course, I rushed there to pick it up and was shocked to see that it was the top of about 35 vintage Wincraft pennants. 3 Jordans, Ewing, Malone, Wilkins, Bird and more, all in perfect condition, except for very small pinholes where they were tacked to a wall. Cost maybe $1.50 for all of them. Needless to say, made my money back, plus some.
I've sold a random gift my mom gave me. she gifted me some Keto dietary pills that I didn't need. I was like " ma I lost 82lbs from October 2019 to October 2020." she didn't care still gave me the pills sold them for 120 dollars.
Hey man I really love your videos. I work so hard trying to build my resale business trying to build something great like you and my wife is always downing me for the amount work I'm putting into it. I keep telling her it's always hard and takes a lot of work at first to build something like this but she just won't hear it. She just doesn't understand that I'm doing this for her and my daughter's so I can make something profitable for them. I'm making good sales and finding great merchandise at good prices so I don't understand why she is always putting me down all I want is someone to be on my side and back me up.
My wife didn't get it until I downloaded the ebay app on her phone and turned on notifications. When she saw that I sold something for $50 that I got for $5, she started to realize how much potential there was
@@HairyTornado that may be what I need to do so she can see thank you for the idea. She is like a lot of people and she doesn't realize the amount of work that goes into this. It's totally worth it in my opinion and I'm definitely not giving up on it I've worked to hard to build my store to where it's at and I know it's just going to keep getting better now that I started my amazon store as well. I also just started a youtube channel I only have 2 videos out so far and there not the greatest but it's a start. I have 5 more started that I still have to finish. I just can't wait to get 1000 followers so I can start making money from it hopefully I can build a great brand like you and commonwealth picker. Thank you so much for putting these videos out they have helped me more than you know.
@@tarheelstateflipper7377 I know you wrote your comments a couple of years ago, but I happened to come across Josh's video and as usual, anytime I see something he has posted, I watch it. I hope by now you have managed to build your store to become a roaring success. You are right when you said that it takes time and work to build anything. There is an old saying that I'd like to say to you that my grandfather told us kids many times. There is a lot of truth in it too. It is, 'Winners never quit, and quitters never win'. Something to think about. If you have some videos on RU-vid, would you send me link to them? I'd love to take a look.
Thanks for the encouragement! I've been selling for 2.5 months and get discouraged when all the big RU-vid sellers say you must make $$$ per each item. I'm doing ok on plush. .25 cost and selling for $8-25 plush shipping. Same with odd vintage finds from the last day of estate sales. (Shhh, yes I've sold some gifts.)
Went to the bins for the first time yesterday, I passed up so many stuffed animals and just wasn’t thinking how much profit they would bring! Thanks for the video and for the tips
I have definitely sold stuff I got as gifts. I told my grandma some plates she had were cute and she said "well I would give them to you but you would probably just sell them" 😂 guilty!
I can't explain it. But i'm in Portugal, Ebay doesn't work like in the USA and there is no "secondhand" shops but i'm still addicted to your videos man! Keep up the hustle!
I'm so happy for you 🤗! There's nothing like doing what you love 💝 you'll never work a day in your life. - PS, I want to be like you when I grow up (maybe even better 😅😂🤣). Seriously, I love your passion & wished that I could spend a day following you 🛍💵📬.
I'm 6 months from ret retirement. I used to sell items on ebay and did well. You have inspired me to start selling again to supplement my income. Thank you!
Stuffed animals are so fun to find. I found a Signature Endangered cougar Webkinz toy, brand new with tags, it sold for about $34 +shipping. A Winnie the Pooh Christmas sweater edition, $28 +shipping!
Most of the sony tape players have wore rubber belts. I buy everyone I see. Then order a bunch of belts and set down and get to work. Not hard to refurbish them.
Yeah plush animals are huge still depending. I had some I bought for a few bucks on clearance when a site closed and I sold a few at a flea market and made some profit...well glad covid closed it this year because I found out they are going for over $100 each now so thankfully I have some left. I also found a very clean vintage 80s carebear at goodwill for $1 and build-a-bears all the time.....just have to dig through the sea of beanie baby donations...
Facebook marketplace shipping rates are very reasonable. Shipping a pair of shoes would almost always be the same or less if you just have the customer buy the label through them. It’s very easy as well.
Josh thank you so much for this video! Dropping that knowledge for the HP cartridge and about the cancel order mistake. We're all learning! I am super excited to see you also do FB Marketplace I am actually just started today! Would love to see more about FB marketplace. I sold my Limited edition pops and kanto edition monopoly game all totaled to be about $250-$300 huge win during Christmas!
Thanks Josh. Love your positive attitude and always looking at the bright side. Great reminder, too, to sell what you want or like in your store. Happy New Year to you and your lovely wife and Mose the wonder dog. So funny when he kept trying to go around you with the toy. 😂
The Walkman almost certainly needs a new drive belt. The problem with cassette players is their belts tended to...literally disintegrate after several decades....so if you were to open it up and look inside, you'd probably find a lot of black gunk that needed to be cleaned off and you'd need a replacement belt for the drive. Those usually cost like $5-$10, so if you know what you're doing it's worth it to just fix the problem. However, it seems like you aren't familiar with these repairs, so maybe just list it as is/ "needs new belt."
I just realized I've listed about 7-8 Christmas gifts that came in ☺️ I list anything worth it we aren't going to use/aren't using so I barely thought about it
@@jenmedved1692 seems like the weirder the item is the better it does! I've seen auctions for smelly old shoes go for $$$ Ever been to the weird side of Ebay? HAHA
My eBay selling started years ago selling unused gifts and items I inherited from parents and grandparents that have passed. I keep only the most precious things. The rest go. Can’t keep everything.
I have sold quite a few HP toners and inks on ebay. The only time I got a warning was for using a stock HP photo that came up in the listing when I did new. Ever since then I have used my own photo and never had a problem.
I give my sister gifts with the intent she may like it or she can sell it we both sell on eBay and sometimes something for her to sell. Of course the best gift... TAPE
When testing remotes be aware some cameras and later phone cameras have IR filter which means you will not see the remote IR light flashing when you operate the remote. Test camera or phone on known working remote to confirm you can see IR light. Source an old cheap phone 'or camera and use that for testing remotes
@@claywinn32 Perfect, then you are good to go. I know some iPhones do not work from experience. I guess the rule is to test your specific device with a known good remote so you know it does work before you need it with an unknown remote. This is a really a good hack to ensure any remote you are reselling, is working before you ship 😄
When you said that you had a bunch of things from dream deals that you got the other day that made me feel better about things that I got from Goodwill the other day that haven't been listed. Some good stuff definitely was a good haul but for some reason I just haven't gotten to it. Instead I'm here on RU-vid watching you with all your scores lmao. Taking in the information! I've had a lot of good picks and I owe some to you. For example, I got a junior golf club set with all 5 out of 7 of the clubs selling for $175 plus $30 shipping and I got the whole set for $4.99. it's gonna be kind of hard to ship but I'll figure it out thanks for the info on the clubs I probably wouldn't have checked if it weren't for your gems. With that being said RU-vid is valuable waste of time at least 🤣😅
Hi Josh!! Being a italian kid growing up some of the relations gave us like a life size leopard which was purple and a red giraffe there not cheap at around $250.00 each but who the f wants it. These bonbonaire shops must take in the dollars. Great wedding gift to make the young couple feel bad. Thanks Josh take care mate
I've had some auctions pulled over the years because a company will go through listings and file complaints. Sounds like HP does this to protect making clients purchase from them. I've even had a company file a complaint stating photo copyright infringement even though I used a photo I took of the package and it wasn't their photo from their site. Ebay doesnt care, they just pull listings from any complaint....although they allow so much bootleg stuff on there and don't pull those listings.
Hello! What I have done, in the past when I have had to cancel an order, whether it be because I can't find the item or I find something wrong with the item at shipping(a small hole or stain that I may have missed), I contact the buyer and explain the situation with a big apology and give them the option to either purchase something similar(I give them a few options or ask them to browse my store) or to cancel. Most of the time they will ask to cancel and then you it is a legitimate "Buyer asked to cancel" It covers you behind while offering good customer service. And....ALL videos should include Mose. Just saying
I found a stuffed "monster" for $1. I had never seen it before; I got it because it was unique. Sold it within 24 hours for $65 and I just saw it listed for $250 on ebay. At first I felt I left money on the table (I did and it would have been nice to have it). I have learned that leaving others some thing is a way to bless others. Next time I'll ask more, I couldn't believe it was worth THAT much!!!!
@@danamariefinnegan7176 goodwill and garage sales, they are easy to look up on eBay and you just make sure they are in good condition. Then post them and shipping is like under $5
Tbh selling gifts is one of the things that got me selling more on eBay 😅 I was cleaning out to move and didn't dare list previously gifted things on facebook or even donate them to local thrifts 😅 it doesn't happen as much now but I still would sell something instead of just getting rid of it. To me it's like a return
Awesome as always! Thanks for what you do I’ve spoken to EBay customer service about what to do when canceling an order. Example being I can’t find an item I’ve sold. Or, I’ve had issue where an item I’ve sold previously and only had one of, resold. The eBay reps told me to note the canceled order as “something is wrong with buyers address”. They said this method does have impact on either buyer or seller accounts
I don't have a Goodwill outlet any where near me. It's an hour to 2 hour's drive to just get there. :( I am pea green with envy. :) Good haul today and yep, the lady did well. Good for you both. :) Always a treat to see Mr. Mose. And yep, sure, over the years, I've sold many gifts. Part of why I'm glad not everyone I know watches my ebay store. :)
Ugh. I need some more motivation to start doing this as a side hustle. I watch all your videos. Love em man. Makes me wanna start by selling all my junk first. Then start searching.
I love going to the bins!!! The closest one is a couple hours from me but man, you can really find some good stuff!!! (also am a crafter who likes to rip things up and use them for other purposes)
I don't want things to go to waste in the back of my closet, so I definitely sell gifts that I won't use. But this Christmas I didn't get anything that I would sell! Happy New Year!
@@HairyTornado I wish I could go everyday but I work long hours 😭 I should just drive the extra 15-20 minutes that’s where the goodwill is at the richer areas. Thank you so much for your great content 😊
I have a friend who travels A LOT and she always buys me and my son stuff for birthdays and christmas. Most of the time its a shirt. They are always really cool. The only problem is no matter how many times I tell her neither one of us can wear a small or medium she 99% of the time gets us small or medium. Ugh! Its so exasperating. I love skulls and so does my son so she always buys really cool skull stuff while traveling. Then neither one of us can wear it. Years ago She bought me this super awesome mesh shirt that were skulls. I had it for probably 10 years hanging in the closet with the tags on it. When i started selling some of my sons outgrown stuff i decided to sell that mesh shirt on ebay. Now whenever she gets us something that doesn't fit i just sell it on ebay.
I have been watching you for quite a while and most of your advice is great. However, I disagree with the “coupon” mailer. If you are really in a bind with a missing item, I first search the web to find a equal or better replacement to “drop ship” the item to them. Then use the tracking info in my sale (as long as it isn’t on the same platform). But most of the time if I have misplaced it then you just need to own up. Email the buyer, apologize, full refund, cancel (on my account as it isn’t the buyers fault). If you are concerned about cancelling, then just ensure you start by having a good inventory system. But sometimes it happens. Putting yourself in the buyers shoes, how would you feel if you got an empty envelope and a full refund with no explanation. Or even a coupon? If I received that after you cancelled it, I still wouldn’t buy from you again because it feels very disingenuous.
Handle it however you want. But if you cancel because the items were lost or broken that will count as a defect on your account and ebay can increase your final value fee to 15% for 90 days. That's a pretty severe punishment when you are doing volume. Also, i never said to not tell the buyer what's going on. I stated that you should apologize, refund and mail them a coupon. Not just refund and mail them an empty envelope.
@@HairyTornado sorry to hear that, but the way you phrased it in the video did make it sound like that was an option you were giving folks. You could also look into making your own website so that you have an option for avoiding the extra fees from eBay, or giving folks a landing page for your merch. And you can sell the legit toner without fear to those looking for it. As long as you sell on someone else's platform, you must play by their rules.
Hairy Tornado I wish you the best of luck. I know folks like wix and squarespace, but I use Shopify for my vintage pattern business because I can do minor coding.
How big of a deal is it to cancel an order telling teh truth that it is no longer available? I have done this a couple times. It has been a long time ago but how much does it truly hurt you? I just feel like that is the truth and I don't really want to manipulate the system Just tell the truth.
24:50 If the motor runs, but the spindle doesn’t turn, most likely the drive belts disintegrated ... shake it, you might hear a light rattling. They can be replaced, but is it worth the time if it’s for a $25 sale? Word of warning to people who find vintage NIP Walkmans. There are numbnuts out there who will buy them with the intention to use, then get upset when they find that 20+ year old unit doesn’t work as-is.
I found nearly a full reusable shopping bag full of Legos at the bins with all kinds of figs and special pieces. I think 10 bucks was a deal. Took me a 1/2 hour to get every dang piece. The DVDs and other items were kind of a gyp for another $8.
Agreed about plush/stuffed animals. There is a ton of profit in them if you can get them dirt cheap. The plush head with a blanket attached is usually called a "Lovey" and there is BIG money in the right ones. Susanne Wells has a whole video just on these things. People will pay ANY amount of money to replace a cherished Lovey or plush toy that a child needs in order to calm down. Flippin' Hippos reseller group is also big on talking about plush. Star (the owner of the group) sells a ton of plush and does well although she will tell you they are a "longtail" item to sell which is true. I've sold plenty of plush but they don't always go that fast.
That's so many categories! Mine are Misc/glassware/books(by the inch)/furniture priced separately. One year they tried doing Christmas stuff cheaper, but everyone buried their household stuff underneath wrapping paper.
Most defiantly have sold gifts I've gotten on eBay. LOL Thanks for the video and the tip about if you loose an item and not canceling the order. I usually print a label then go into the drop down menu of the item click the refund button. Give the refund and then go back and cancel the label and I get refunded by USPS for not using the label. To eBay it looks like I shipped the item and it doesn't affect anyone's' account. Just another way if you're interested. I for one haven't had a problem selling HP ink but I am more cautious now when it comes to selling. Your dog trying to get to the yard with that new toy was hilarious. Sorry for the long comment and thanks again for the video.
Don't waste your time buying printing and canceling the shipping label. You don't have to buy shipping from ebay. You could actually buy it from the post office and for some reason there are people who do not buy their labels on ebay but actually drive to the post office and buy it there. Point being skip the printing label part and just mark item shipped. I wanted to ship something media mail one time and for some reason ebay would not give me that option so I went to paypal and bought my label from them.
Just a question Josh! I know sometimes you guess what you paid for an item. Do you keep track somewhere and how do you do so? I know for me, I can write how much I paid for something that is private to only myself on Poshmark. Any tips?
I dont keep written track of each item I sell, I just keep track of my monthly totals. My prices paid are just from memory. I rarely pay more than $7 for any single item.
Keep hitting those bins! You never know what you will find. Treasure hunt!! Next time dig and find some sterling silver. I am putting it out there in the universe. Josh will find treasure!
I recently lost a circuit board for a TV that someone bought. I put them all on one shelf but for some reason it wasn't there. I cancelled the order, refunded and messaged the buyer. They then got angry at me saying I was just going to relist it and sell it for more money. This was strange as they sent me an offer $25 below the BIN price which I accepted immediately, why would I have done that if I wanted to sell it for more money. Not sure if sending them something without cancelling the order and refunding them would have gone down well with this buyer, I didn't know of that tactic at the time anyway.
Hey Josh, awesome video as always! My wife and I are planning to move to South Carolina. We sell tons of clothing and we were wondering is there usually a decent amount of clothing bins at the outlet? Like 10+ bins more or less?
Thanks for updating that advice. I think at the end of the day it is a better scenario from a customer service standpoint, it is more honest, and better for sellers as well bringing back customers they may have lost otherwise.
