This Is Why Your eBay Items Don't Sell 

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I have found that the largest hurdle in my business is usually myself. Then I take a minute to adjust my mindset and hit cruise control. Trust in the process is the key takeaway for me.

people like to complain on a live for 2 hours about it being ebay's fault, they could just listen to this video that takes half the time and fix their business, thank you for this. Listened to this while packing up my orders, this is the content that will actually change your business and maybe your life. You are what the reselling community needs. This will get results in businesses and that is what we all want. The truth about what someone is doing that is hurting them they dont always take to kindly to. Thank you again. Gotta save this one and relisten on the road.

Real talk right here. "Control the controllable." Roll with the changes and turn them into a positive.

Bro!!! I love this one! I have 7 kids and ebay has allowed me to NOT miss anything the last 14yrs!!! Keep going even when you cant!

That’s one thing about Tech, he’ll sympathize with your excuses but don’t expect him to let those excuses keep you from hitting your goals. Keep pushing! #roadtoaMillionSubs

I enjoy your solo posts the most. My niche is a thousand degrees different than yours but there is so much useful info.

Tech you're like a saviour to me! Financially, I am literally down to my last dollars. I have been listing five items a day for the past maybe 4 or 5 days and I'm starting to get daily sales. Right now, two per day. Your talk about consistency really hit home. I will never forget that. Five items is just a little bit of effort every day, it's not too hard. And I have (hopefully regular) money in my bank account that I didn't have before.

This is what I call a dad talk. I started eBay 2000 selling handmade 1840s clothing. It wasn’t till 2011 I actually sold used clothing items. Left eBay for several years and came back in 2017 and was shocked at how much easier it is to list and sell. Yes things have changed since COVID but it’s still a wonderful platform and I’m back full time. Listening to your vids and working hard. I live just a few miles away from that reseller in Wyoming. It’s nothing for us to travel and thrift 12-15 hours and 500 miles for products. Winter slows us down

6 months ago I concentrated on better items only, lowered prices on mediocre listings, really slashed bad items. My sale thru went from 75% to 110%

Great podcast as always, Tech - I have totally revamped my approach to eBay after listening to you over the last several years. The most profound advice you ever gave, in my view, is to treat eBay as a “money-multiplier”. Nowhere else can you turn $5 into $25, $30 or $35 within an extremely short period of time - and you can do it over and over again at the rate you choose to! Thank you for opening my eyes!

Lol I feel like I just went to a 12 step meeting.... stop trying to control the uncontrollable! Take care of your own business, not theirs, not God's! A recipe for serenity & success. Thx for this great reminder Tech 🙏

The way I view the relationship between eBay and sellers is this: Sellers are eBay's CLIENTS. As a seller, I am paying eBay for a SERVICE. That is, they provide a platform on which I conduct my business. I do not expect eBay to give me sales, nor do I blame them when my sales are slow. I do, however, hold eBay accountable for poor customer service (customer being the seller) and when their platform does not work properly. After all, I am PAYING eBay for use of their service, and I expect it to function properly. If it does not work properly, they should be held accountable in the same way a seller is held accountable by a buyer for not delivering a product as expected. eBay has a lot of work to do in the customer service area, but overall the platform is quite good.

Tech, man, this was awesome! EXACTLY what I needed to hear today. I just joined the group. Still learning how to navigate it and get the info I need, but enjoying what I have heard and learned thus far. You are truly a blessing to this community. I need to go through all my listings again and price them what they're worth. 🖐🏾 I'm guilty for pricing things at what I think they should sell for and not their best price point. I also was a person who sold bad items. Now I am learning what items are good. Need to find the zip code call and see where to buy good stuff. I do have one place 30mins from me and a couple other places 2hrs away, but I'm sure there's more. God bless and keep living out your purpose! ✌🏾

Great words of advice today. Whenever I am frustrated with business or life, I ask myself what things I can take action on. Action always brings opportunity.

I want to thank you for putting this video out and being a calm voice of reason. Coming from someone who is as successful on eBay as you are it carries so much weight and credibility. Most of the struggles are mental and are directed at eBay because so many things that happen on the platform no one ever gets answers from eBay. I'll just keep moving forward doing the best I can do increasing the bank account and worry less about eBay behind the scenes. In my opinion this is the single best and most helpful video you have ever put out . Im now planning on traveling 3+ hours out of state to a huge flea market and am going to crush it. Thanks again!

From our entire family, we left a shout-out post to you Tech on Facebook group. We have listened to you for about two years. We absorbed all the knowledge you have freely given, worked our a$$e$ off, and thanks to you and this group we have launched to levels we never believed possible, bought our first home. Thank you so much.

What’s up Tech. I loved hearing you use kids shower/Tub crayons. I also use them and I write positive affirmations to myself, wife and daughter

Although everything you talk about is not news to me it’s still a great podcast to stay on track and stay focused. Great listen for every reseller!

This was fire. I have 3 pages of notes.

Before even watching this, I just called ebay last night to find out what I can do to be better. On phone for over a 30 min. Found out some awesome information

One thing I noticed on my old listings were items over a pound were still under Priority Mail. I now changed them to Ground Advantage and hopefully this will help sell it.

This episode was 🔥. Facts and truths, love it. I always love your "stop blaming Ebay" Tech Talks. I feel the same way. I am fortunate and grateful for Ebay. It gave me an opportunity and it hands out "Get in Business For Free" cards on the daily.

The lessons every new eBay seller needs to hear, thank you so so much! Loved this!

I don't sell on ebay but get lot's of info to help me with my Part Time Mercari Shop.. Thanks for everything. Miggy's Pop.

31 items listed 57:07, strange how its easier and faster listening to the podcasts compared to anything else.

I actually said something similar to my husband last night. Certainly in the UK reseller community there are so many people using all of their energy focusing on being angry at EBay. They spend time on social media ranting, nitpicking everything they don’t like about EBay (or haven’t understood]. I stay off during the day and work hard on my business. Others are complain img they have no sales, mine are great right now. We are in EBay’s playground, it’s there rules.

I feel I just met my PhD in their office for coffee for an advisors meeting. We need a Tech U hoodie! Love these mentor talks. Thank you good sir.

I enjoyed the solo videos as well ! you are full of amazing information Tech, plus you have a way to get to us or to me that pushes me to get better every time.

We all need to play/hear this once a week!!! Amazing tech😊

I heard this message loud and clear. Now it’s my responsibility to take action. It was the nicest way to say get your ass in gear! 👍🏼

I'm running a 50% sale on my stale items. then I'm pulling them for a yard sale. they are from when I was not a smart buyer. I'm making ebay and my life easier. lol

I got a neutral feedback for item overpriced. I asked eBay to remove it, but they denied the request. Exact feedback was item as described but jacket was overpriced. I feel they should removed it because I did not force the buyer to purchase it.

I have mad respect for your knowledge and contributions to the reselling world. Thank you for all you offer. I'm coming back to Patreon soon to join the new group. Can't wait to level up!

Thanks Tech! Appreciate you and your generous support.

I needed to hear this, it was helpful thanks Tech!

Just want to say thank you for all you do. I value your teachings...I see them as life lessons as well as resale lessons. I appreciate you! Many blessings to you and your family 🙏

Haha your the first person i know who also does the shower knowledge thing. My gf thought it was weird at first, but sometimes the best ideas are thought of in the shower. (I do this for non-reselling business)

SOOOO much valuable information in this video! Thank you so much!

You’re like the yoda of reselling. I started back in August here in FL so lots to learn. Thanks for all you do helping/guiding people like myself…

tech you dont see me anymore but im always listening and learning. Up to date on all your vids currently.

Great advice as always!!! love the channel

Thank you for the great advice!! Much respect to you man, needed to hear this video.. been on eBay since 2001 and I’m starting to ramp up and your advice will definitely help

Thanks for great and thoughtful insights on situations we can control. Appreciate you!!

Enjoyed this because I did not feel like I was being scolded, instead inspired. I already had slotted next week to determine what to do with my items even if I go down to only the one item I know is good.

Always so much information and very motivating!! Thank you very much 🥰

40:39 100% tech its simple finance i also try to explain this to all on as many YT channels as i can in the comments and lives i learned this 25 years ago when i started in 98' if i purchased 100 books for .25 and sold 20 id go out and buy 20 more for .25 each and keep the profit rinse and repeat thing is also to buy what you already sold (if you can find more) because if its sold once it will sell twice and thrice and more. also i have always said reselling in general be it online or off line is the best bank in the world what bank can you put $5 in and 90 days or 6 months later come back and have $25 Or more waiting for you to take out?? i have not found a bank like that yet! and how i have looked at reselling for 25 years its a bank with the best returns (or bank terminology interest)

Thank you so much for another great video full of knowledge. Thanks a lot for the clarification especially "views"... I will now henceforth concentrate on my part, listing good quality items that people want and let eBay do their part. Awesome video 😎

Tech just gave us a Jocko Willink ebay talk. Absolutely something I'll be referencing back when I need a reality check and a proper kick in the ass to do better.

I must say, your tutorial today, has been one of the most beneficial to me. Not worrying about things that are beyond my purview is refreshingly freeing and an extremely healthy life hack Tech. Much much appreciated - as always. Watching along, J

By far my favorite podcast! I've watched it twice already and no doubt will watch it again. I am struggling with key words, and the question you asked "if you are putting up listings that nobody is searching for... How do you expect to sell that item?" TRUE THAT. It is such a simple concept, I'm not sure why it took me until that moment to have the light bulb turn on. But it's on now! I WILL master key words and title structure 💪 Thank you for sharing your wisdom and words of advice. It is much appreciated ❤✌️

I strongly believe the feedback system on ebay should be abolished. It's not helpful for buyers or sellers, and wastes too much energy.

The solos are money Tech! Thank you.

Another Excellent Video!

Forgive me if I missed it, or maybe you have mentioned it on other shows, but when that landlord called you with the available warehouse next door, do you remember what your mindset was for how you were going to double your inventory while the world was turning upside down? Seems like a heavy decision to make in the midst of so much uncertainty for sourcing.

The part that confuses me is that sometimes I will buy the same items as other sellers and list it pretty much the exact same way and even price it lower than them, and they get the sale. It still boggles my mind how this happens.

Great work again by uncle Tech!

I remember Auc Prof talking about the 1 photo thing....nice to hear further detail

Great video, Tech.

Good pep talk today Tech. I had my first slow eBay day in many weeks. But my Depop experiment worked well with a bag of women’s clothes my friend gave me. Time to hit the streets!

34:37 100% tech and something i have been trying to each others on YT and FB i tell them for example if your goal is 90 day STR and you pick up items with that STR and you list every day say 50 items those 50 you listed on day one should realistically sell by day 90 and the 50 you listed on day 2 should sell by day 91 and so on and so on and if you are consistent in listing every day if you can do this 365 days Eventually you will have items selling EVERY day and no matter what anyone says the law of averages the more you list the more you will sell like you said that is why media sellers have to list 1000's to millions because its slower STR but if your listing everyday even with a 12 month STR if you list everyday after that 365th day if you list on day 366 those items you listed on day 1 of 365 should have sold by day 366 its like a hamster wheel it just keeps going around and around its very simple math the more you have listed the more chances your Key words in your titles are to hit when buyers do searches

One more comment Please. Ebay takes 40% of my sales plus I pay addional 4 to 5 dollars for shipping labels. I wish my fee was 12.9% but my fee is 15% plus 10% promoted., it averages at 35 to 40% plus shipping label after ebay takes their money. My margins are terrible cause I just cannot find jewelry for free. The average thrift store price for earrings is 4 to 5 dollars. Customers want them for 1 to 2 dollars. I have to promote high or no sales. I have tried lowering the rate but sales go down as well. No matter how low I list an item for customers want more discounts. I continue to do this because I have to have some money coming in, (elderly and disabled) I do this to supplement social security. As for the items listed , nothing is junk, everything is beautiful or a popular name brand.I check my listings daily and check to make sure I have the right catagory, best titles.etc. Honestly I do not know what to do, I cannot keep losing money like this.

Always solid real talk🔥

thanks tech , your right we all need to improve … better products and better listings… ebay really is a money machine [when done right ]. thanks for the fire 🔥 side chat

Thank you for motivating me to keep pushing forward 🙌

??? Tech.....I'll send you the best made from scratch pumpkin bars if I can get a video on a couple things..... 1. How you shoot. -setup/lights etc -difference between flat and 45 degree backdrop -setup of pants/shirts when you do it. -ebay titles! -what words bring the most buyers, does anything in the order of your title matter? I'm limited in space so don't like the biiiig lights.

Thanks, Tech!

Effort cost's nothing. The only thing that changes is change.. Good stuff!

Thanks

Issues past few weeks: Impressions keep going down past 10 days, with no reason. The search is horrible. This week incorrect listed addresses for the buyers April 7 - 18, many received an email. Changing the shipping to now make visible the actual shipping amount to buyer (option to opt out). Website constant issues. Fees go up. But everything is hunky dory. We just keep listing daily, good selling turnaround items and hope for the best.

"What can I do so that I can expect eBay to hold up their end of the deal" 🔥 Lets Go! Good One. 💰💸💰💸💰💸💸💸💰💸💰💸💰💸💰💸💰💸

Thanks Tech 👏🏽

Thank you

I was around when eBay lost all the photos on my listings, that was such a pain! There was actually a way to pull the photos off an archive site and reload them, thats what I did back then.

Sometimes the number of views could be important. Recently I listed about 5 items on the same day. 3days later zero views on any of them. They were items that should have received views. I suspected they were not being seen so I ended them and relisted under sell similar. And within 5 minutes I had views.Ebay has told me several times that it takes at least 24 hours for a listing to go live. But this is not always true. But it is worth checking out.

50:45 another 100% tech! its why i preach and will preach till the day i die about Diversification and why it should be the Center of your reselling business and should be part of every aspect of your reselling business including Sourcing but by diversifying it takes EFFORT most do not want to put that EFFORT in sad but true i'm always hearing excuses why i cant do this or cant do that as the saying goes there is not crying in baseball we as sellers need to take that word "Can't" out of our vocabulary

Tech, if everyone shared their way to a better life to people like myself ( still need a fire 🔥 or something to get going and motivated )...the world will be a better place. 😊

Thanks!

Made it through surgery and can't wait to recover! It was horrific experience. Can't wait to deep dive in the group. Hope everyone who watches this understands how much I have learned through the group and the videos! Everyone wants each person to succeed! FYI I am not getting notifications and when I go to put in videos for RU-vid You don't show up daily refinement shows up first?? I don't know much about technology, I just know when I type in to watch repeats it doesn't bring your channel first. I will try to unsubscribe and resubscribe.

❤ great talk

Well said!

I'm here for the Golden Nuggets. What can I do to help myself get better & earn more income while navigating around any issues I can't control. There is no point in getting stuck on issues. It's a waste of time, a drain of energy, and creativity. Thank you for sharing👊

Thanks Boss 🎉🎉🎉 always the best mentor

Good morning, hope all is well! When I am creating a draft bank, do I store the items I just drafted in the same spot with items I just listed or do I keep drafted items separate until I release them? Have a blessed day and much gratitude 🙏

Great thumbnail on this one!

The big thing I took from this one is “help Ebay help you”

1000% tech! its called Buyer responsibilities THEY 1000% have responsibilities just like if a buyer bids and wins its a LEGAL BINDING CONTRACT so same thing if you have measurements for anything not just clothing and state measurements in the description and condition notes its the BUYERS responsibility to read that before hitting that BIN button same thing if your selling for example a digital camera and its just the camera and battery only and you state that in the description the title and condition note ITS THE BUYERS responsibility to read ALL three areas if they use that BIN button they are agreeing that they read and understood. i know a lot especially new sellers do not care about there feedback they do not think it means anything anymore I'm from the old school I care A HUGE amount about my Feedback it was a badge of privilege back in the day to have 100% and we should not be hurt by buyers who do not do there Responsibility as a buyer. I mean there investing in AI they can then make AI see if there is Measurements in a listing multiple places and someone leaves negative or tries to leave negative about Measurements the system should not even allow that buyer to leave that negative kinda like how if your going to list a duplicate listing the system will trigger something and it wont let you list that item because its a duplicate

Mercari's search results are horrible, listings get lost and never get a chance to get seen on the feed. This hurts both shoppers and sellers. They need to make a big change on what and how listings get generated into the feed. I understand its impossible to display every single listing on the first feed but many listings that do come up whether key word or advanced search is not relevant. If they fix this , it will allow more matches to come up on the first feed and allow buyers to find items more often.

Question: do you use the ebay excel draft upload template? If so do you use the uPC column?

If you can make a video on negative feedbacks that would help a lot of the new resellers nowadays. Ive seen lots of 30-40mins videos on people complaining about a feedback and ebay etc etc

Thankyou thankyou thavnkyou #1 ebay

How do you keep a record of the cost from the items you get from the flea market for taxes? There are no receipts.

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Feedback is important for new sellers though, right.

Does it matter how many items you list per day In order to get a handful of sales?

1000000% FACTS , 240 is a wack number 250 sounds better lololol 😂 🚀 🌙

Been slow lately

?Do you have a Facebook group

Why 2024 all of a sudden eBay knowledge dumping????

Thanks for sharing all your great knowledge!