The ONE Reselling Tip I Wish I Knew Sooner 

Love that I also do a full batch of listing on 1 or 2 days. ( I am only part time). So I release 3 items a day. Gives me the remainder of time to concentrate on sourcing etc. and doing other things. I usually photograph, edit, adding SKUs. on a batch. Then another 2 hours, uploading completed drafts. That way I usually have about a fortnight's items ready to go. I could get bigger, but I am retired, just looking for holiday money. Another tip to others is be careful, really careful, of A1 listing 😂 help. I have just refunded a good sale of over $80 because I did not fully check the wording. Lesson learnt. I pack and post usually 1 hour daily. I sell mostly antique, vintage and retro and mostly smaller items. Began by just decluttering our home. You are an inspiration to many Mel, Hope you have a long career in doing what you love.

I've found people who split bundles are usually trying to get the most expensive item for a fraction of the cost.

That is the truest advice ever! I’ve been down recently about eBay. When you work so hard and things keep going wrong, I finally had a crying meltdown (usually good about handling things) but it was also that time of the month. My husband had to get me off the “ledge” he said it’s good to care about your business but not to the degree it affects your mental health.

Would love to know how you grade the books you sell and how much time you spend on the process 🙂

Scheduling listings is such a stress release! You will love it

Immediately I said “ consistency” You can’t build a great business working here and there. Your all in or your not. Consistently listing consistently sourcing.

As a fellow Aussie ADHDer reseller I really relate to a lot of the common best practice eBay advice not working for us, like have a strict schedule, or photograph and list 10 every day. I think a lot of this advice comes from and works well for non-ADHDers. So true that for us it’s about figuring out ways to get the same outcome by harnessing our superpowers, like flexibility and hyperfocus! Working with an ADHD coach has been massively helpful for my business mindset and achieving my goals. I can recommend a great Telehealth coach based in NSW if you ever want to go down that route. Hugs from Melbourne! - Tash

I do the same (cos ADHD be a whole thing). I spend an entire day taking photos and then spend another day, scheduling listings which gives me breathing room on days I don't feel well or have other things on. It works so well for the way my brain operates and keeps me from getting burned out and/or bored.

Young lady, you are rapidly becoming an excellent presenter! :>)

That’s what is so great about being self employed. You do it the way that works for you and not a fixed set of regulations

Nailed it, riding the rollercoaster of selling is the biggest emotional challenge!🙌🙌🙌

How on Earth do you always know what I need to hear at the exact moment I need to hear it?! Thank you, thank you! ❤

Totally agree with consistency, and it’s so easy to schedule your drafts to go live if you have a store subscription!

Oh Mel, this has been the best video to me. Passed it on to my son. Wake up call to me..stop worrying that not being a huge seller. Set realistic goals so I don't do negative self-talk. Thanks so much for that nugget of gold. Simple...Great Video! You are a joy to watch and listen to.

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The beanie makes your eyes look do super blue 💙

I'm new at reselling. ( June was may 1st anniversary) and I just had my first buyer cuss me out in a message because an item wasn't described as he thought it should be. I was thinking, dang Buddy, you need a hug. 😂😂😂😂

This all rings so true and I try to remind myself everyday 😊 it’s nice to hear others experience the same thing.

Proof positive!!! What works for one doesnt always work for everyone. It can often take trying something different! Thanks Mel!😊

Absolute ripper video Mel. I love how you are embracing your ADHD and working with yourself and not with whatever is considered best practice. Couldn’t agree more about the impact of emotions on any business but eBay sure has its fair share. I’ve spent days being angry and frustrated about missing stock deals, buying crappy bulk lots, wishing I got items and wishing I didn’t. 😅 being pissed at buyers. As the great Bon Scott said “it’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll”! I love be kind and grace toward yourself and your “mistakes”. I read a book years ago called Failing Forward and that’s what the journey is for me. Stay warm xx

Thank you please keep making honest youtube content. Glad you doing well. Give yourself a day off, bless

Sounds like you are now controlling your store rather than it controlling (and stressing) you. Well done 😊

YESSS!! Hyper focus for a day or two to set me up for the month has been a game changer for me too!! Ill spend one day drafting listings and one or two days photographing!

Great question and perfect answer, and it applies to general life as well❤

The best thing about owning a business is you can (and should), hire someone to do the grunge work. Anything that you don't want to do, delegate to an employee. The people you know that do great (tech, thom, chris), all have employees. Where would they be today if tbey didn't? Imagine? Making a lot less money, working harder, not smarter, and getting burned out. Lose the fear associated with hiring an unknown. Maybe talk to Tech about the process. Google articles on delegating work. Imagine having 50 + listings a day and not taking a single photograph, listing a single book, picking and packing a single item. I wanna see you be brave 😊 (and very rich and happy).

Thanks for the shout out Mel ! I was sitting here watching and thought, "Hey, I know that Jacket"! I really should get off my butt & list the other 500 or more I have sitting in boxes.... you were my guinea pig ! I also have the perfect thing to wear under it... Xblades Merino wool Active Streetwear if you are popping up to one of the upcoming Sydney bookfairs !

Scheduling sounds like a dream and allowing one to not being as controlled by the daily algorithm.

Thanks so much for this video. You have no idea how perfectly timed for me this was. I'm currently loving what I do but also really struggling with motivation because we're living around our work right now. (Litterally, as i sit here, i have listed stock stacked in front of the tv, death pile behind me, and cardboard boxes on the dining table to my left. Our front room is a storage room and unusable. Our hallway has shelving for stock and our only spare room is our ebay room). It's demotivating me, and you pointing out that it's basically 80% emotional mindfulness is kind of the kick up the arse I need to just go "deal with it. Keep working towards your goal, and it will eventually be out of the house where it should be". 😅😊

OMG!! While I’m not doing eBay anymore I still watch you. I run my other non reselling business from home now and I was only talking to a friend in same business yesterday about how I let my emotions “I feel bad” to helping customers and it costs me money etc. and we had this exact convo yesterday over lunch, turn on your video today and it’s BANG on what we talked about yesterday on how I want to change my emotions in business

Great advice Mel, I’m not a seller, just a bibliophile, wannabe seller to reduce my hoard, but I wouldn’t want the to-ing and fro-ing with requests to split etc either because that’s takes up your time. People will ask and usually accept a no, but I guess if no is not in their vocabulary you could say you’d split the bundle if they came to the shop and took it in person so they work for it too (or fly for it) haha (kidding - a flat no you don’t do it is better!!) Love your videos, Mel - love your books 📕📗📘📙Keep warm xx

Thank you for the most excellent pep talk. I really needed it!

Your content this year has been excellent.

Your are so right 20% technical and the rest in my head. You help me by reminding me of that and how it works.

I've worked out I cant watch videos where people mention how much they earnt in a month as they plays mind games on me. Also although Tech is the king of listing and ebay, most of us cant work like him and I am glad you have worked out what works for you and not trying to copy Tech.

That is a great idea! I am so glad you feeling good about your work. Now you have time to do the creative stuff like making videos.

Thank you! I made a newbie mistake reselling and now I feel like a fool. I realize there is a learning curve but sometimes it hurts. I keep thinking of your advice to not listen to negative stuff whether from others or myself. I keep telling myself to just keep going and learn from the mistakes.

This is such great advice. I have been using scheduled listings more and more. Being super productive with listings 2 days a week is more efficient for me than listing daily.

Love your vids and positivity. I always get at least one idea or have an aha moment while watching them.

Mel, I'm so inspired. You are a revelation! I'm going to try scheduling now. You've sold me on that 😁. Flexing business style to suit your own personal strengths is part of the joy of Ebay. If you are minded, a video with examples of your previous mistakes and how you have rectified them and the consequences of each would be soooo helpful. Glad you are working savvy with better clothing 😉😘

Be proud of what you’ve achieved Mel❣️I’m so glad You Tube is an equal focus - for you because you love it - and for us who love watching. The way you think is a breath of fresh air. Keep being you Mel, and never be afraid that “you” will change if you go on ADHD medications - it will only improve the “you” you are!! And wow, you are already amazing 💙💕😍

Sound positive advice keeping it neutral to ease your mind, a very important area to work on. The battle continues, onwards and upwards! Self awareness helps in the process of excellence, thanks Mel always inspired with your content!

Sorry you are so cold Mel wearing a neck scarf might help keep you warmer. Love your channel xx

Fantastic video! Thanks Mel 😊👌gonna play this a few times

Sage advice. Thank you

Glad to hear you're feeling warmer with your new fitout. Now for a soft, cuddly scarf. It cheers my morning up when I spot a new reel from you. x

This is why I watch your videos Mel..loved it..thank you 💖

Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us, you help more people than you know ❤️ Can’t wait for your next drop!

Being Positive is the KEY!! There is Good in all things~~!! ?? That takes time to get!! Good Plan>>> Good job---Thanks.

Hi yes Mel lol we have all learned so much over time I am still working on them ! Yes I think much more on some of your topics thanks inspiring !

Hi Mel! Always click on your videos if I see a new one, want to hear what you have to say. I enjoy listening to your thoughts and journey. I tried to guess what the 1 thing was and I thought ok for me it would either setting up a good inventory system early OR learning about STR and how to buy only good STR (for the most part). But your answer surprised me. I never thought of that, I guess because maybe I'm older and have been through so much life & work experiences. I thought when in my life have I ever felt "over emotional"? Well, one would be dealing with my in-laws. That's all over now - divorced & they passed, except the negative messages they told my children - about me. Can you believe that? My mother would be rolling in her grave at that. We have strong feelings about never bad mouthing a parent to a child, under any circumstances. And secondly, when I began menopause...I suddenly felt "out of control" of my emotions. I wasn't used to it, and shocked by it. I was a female software engineer in a male group on a super important project (one of 2 females and 50 males), and I knew I had to get them under control quickly. So I made appt right away with a doctor, who put me on a hormone therapy for 3 years. It immediately resolved my emotional issues, I had no side effects, no hot flashes, etc. Whew. Then in 3 years I quit the hormone drug therapy (as it can be bad to keep going)..and was so glad I made that choice. I have always been pretty even-keeled I guess so hard to relate: I would be in trouble right now if I did have high low emotions as I just had a slew of issues in the last 2 days: two items I could not find, found one in the wrong bin after 2 days of searching and after I just canceled the order, other one still missing sent message asking if she wants another item no word yet, may cancel tomorrow. I mislabeled a nightgown as a M when it was a L, the lady thankfully had another nightgown she chose instead, I will send a refund for the discount I gave due to my error. I had a woman return an swimsuit she destroyed on purpose, ebay helped me with that, I reported her (in her feedback left for sellers she had over 21 negatives, 5 neutrals) and now a man saying his NFL Jersey is a fake. I tell you it is most certainly not. Again got ebay involved, they saw all my very clear close up photos, they saw a comp I worked off of and compared them and they are backing me in case he takes an action. It's frustrating but I just take my steps. I write down what I have to do. If I can't find an item, I send an email if they want another, if not then I send a refund. If it gives me a ding, so it gives me a ding on my metrics. Shrug. I have really good metrics (perfect) so not too worried. I rarely have any issues ever, just seems these all happened at once. I couldn't help but look up, hey what's going on here? LOL. Soon life will return to normal. Ok back to watching the rest of your video! :-)

I agree 💯 ya gotta keep a cool head and listen and learn every day. You are a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. Love your videos and the advice you give.I wish you and your family all the best. I hope Tom knows what a jewel he has!!

Great video,Mel. So true!❤

Great advice, as always!

Lots of great info. Thank you!!!

Thank you for addressing taboo topics, so much healthier to put it all out there!!!

awesome video Mel, emotions and psychology are a constant process for everyone in some way. I have the opposite thing with the listing haha, I could never sit and do a month worth of listing for hours, thats my brain lol, the daily short batches seem to suit me a lot better,

This was an awesome video! Thank you!

Thanks Mel 😊👍

Fantastic video. I love your info.

And I agreed on a positive head space totally 💯

Wow. I think you just created a brand new method for me. 1. Take all photos. 2. Schedule them out across the month. And if I get more, I can just add them into that schedule or work on the next month. THIS IS GREAT!

In business and life!!

Awesome video as always😊

Great video!!

Awesome advise Mel! Keep doing what works for you. I didn't like seeing you so stressed and upset, not good for the soul. Continue being a blessing 😊!

Weird that it is cold there

Great video keep making more 🎉❤🎈💯🎊🔥

Hi loved your video im new to your channel. I've just starting selling on ebay full time I do feel bad for not getting listing done every day I'm going to see if doing alot of listing's works for me. I've started selling books but I also do toys to and borad games. Thank you for this video it's really helped me

Hi Mel!!

I try to do 3 listings a day (electronics) and batch the whole weekk on sunday. But I would love to batch further into to future. Time to make a plan 😊

Often buyers ask for a special deal like split a bundle and then don't come back and buy it too 🤔 Having a business model like that is great. Let them sell the extra books!

Hey Mel!!!!

It took me a while to learn not to split bundles. Two bad experiences in a row taught me though. One was mad at me for not shipping on a Saturday (she didn't ask me to). The other was mad because she was an international buyer and one of the books she already had and didn't want me to ship it to help with her shipping costs. So, I didn't ship it, except now she was mad because apparently it wouldn't have made a difference. I had no idea because it was sent through the global shipping program, and I told her that. Anyway, that, and the fact that breaking up bundles devalues the bundle. What do I do with the left-over books? So, instead of getting $30 for the bundle, now I'm getting only a fraction of that, and I have left over books that may be worthless now. Anyway, I learned my lesson and quit doing it.

I am not a reseller, but i suggest you try to get a few listings more until you have enough for 6 weeks. Just incase you get sick at the end of the month or something else happends.

Are 300 listings enough for a whole month? You seem to sell way more than that daily so you would need to be replenishing about how much you’re selling.

I’d really love to know if you still pickup the discards from the op shop every two weeks. If you do, is there a point where you won’t anymore? Like if dealing with the donating, recycling, etc. just isn’t worth it for you in your business at a certain point or you found better higher quality sources. Thanks Mel!!

Hi Mel - love your videos!!! How do you write a listing from the photos you take? Do you just list the titles and authors or is there another method that you use? I think if I took a bunch of photos to list later, I wouldn’t have a clue what I’m looking at.

Great video - Quick question - Can you split that bundle? 🎉

Love you ❤❤

Great

I'm messaging before finishing the video so you might mention it, but if not, a while ago you mentioned moving to a bigger warehouse? Are you still gonna do that?.

Did you still list periodically throughout the month? Say if you found a great item while out sourcing? Or did you just save everything to list for July?

?? Does it cost another fee when you schedule a listing?

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I really like your videos. If there's one thing I'd suggest is to please please look at the camera.