I totally relate with overbuying! You guys inspired me to make inventory control one of my priorities for the new year! It's gotten a little overwhelming. I sell online on 2 platforms and I have a booth in a brick and mortar store. So, I kind of approached my buying this year as making sure I had all 3 revenue streams stocked to the hilt. BUT...there is only so much time in the day and I can only list what I can list...so much is still sitting in boxes around my house. I now have the dreaded "death pile" I've heard folks talk about!! lol! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and for the advice! Great motivation for me to get my behind in gear and start thinking more strategically about what the heck I am buying!!!
@ThriftyWhitney18 күн бұрын
You are obviously not alone in that! The good news is that all our backstock can still make money for us, as long as we get it up there! You've got this!
@tinaindina7032Ай бұрын
When I’m invited to something I’m not interested in or want to go to I just say: I’m sorry I can’t. That’s it! No explanations or excuses. But maybe it’s different here in Denmark, I think we are more direct. 😊
@ThriftyWhitney18 күн бұрын
Ha yes, I do think Danish culture is a bit different - and we need to copy it a bit!
@Jenshouseof6Ай бұрын
I found this video so helpful! Thanks for sharing!
@ThriftyWhitneyАй бұрын
you're so welcome!
@HomeSweetHearth2 ай бұрын
This was so helpful- thank you!
@ThriftyWhitneyАй бұрын
so glad it was helpful!
@sandrarouthier23812 ай бұрын
Starter kit
@ThriftyWhitneyАй бұрын
get the starter kit here - thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit
@kshoodesign4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I have learned alot ideas for my shop!
@ThriftyWhitney4 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@ForbiddenDiary4 ай бұрын
ebay's "Product Research" (formerly Terapeak) goes back through 3 years of solds
@ThriftyWhitney4 ай бұрын
Great to know, thanks!
@donnafrance54784 ай бұрын
Sustainability is a main core value for my shop. Not everything I source is antique or vintage, but it's all second hand or handmade. Another great Shop Talk! Thank you ladies!
@ThriftyWhitney4 ай бұрын
I love your core value! And thank you for your kind words!
@sheliagage22274 ай бұрын
What magazine is in, the name of it?
@ForbiddenDiary4 ай бұрын
I think they said it will be called "Vintage Living Collective"
@ThriftyWhitney4 ай бұрын
Heather will be posting all the info for the magazine soon! I think it will be called Vintage Living Collective? Just watch @thrifted.home.co on Instagram.
@Signe-p3m4 ай бұрын
Why dont you get everyone online before you start? Maybe its not possible. I think you would have more reoeat watchers if you didn't waste time and cut to the chase.
@ThriftyWhitney4 ай бұрын
These are Instagram livestreams and we post the replays to KZbin. You are correct, it’s not possible to have everyone on before we start.
@Signe-p3m4 ай бұрын
Starter kit
@southernloveinteriors5 ай бұрын
please share your VA info... My Shopify store has problems...
@ThriftyWhitney4 ай бұрын
hi there - my VA isn't taking any more customers, but I am sending you a DM on Instagram!
@hutchandhardwarec.gaines71925 ай бұрын
I'm really surprised to hear you say poll saying a week is ok for shipping. I try to ship within 1-2...maybe 3 days but i'm surprised customers wouldn't be pinging asking where their items are after 1-3 days (the Amazon-ification of shipping)
@ThriftyWhitney4 ай бұрын
I think my customers understand that I am a small business and do all my shipping, so they give me a lot of grace getting my items out. I also am very clear in telling them what my shipping times are. The important thing is communicating all that clearly to customers so they know what to expect!
@Signe-p3m5 ай бұрын
KZbin
@tlew94295 ай бұрын
Just found you so excited to hear about your experiences. I currently am selling on eBay but very interested in selling on Etsy. PS Audio is cutting out periodically.
@janetspies30786 ай бұрын
🙋🏻♀️
@tanyasmith10296 ай бұрын
Do you use a phone or pro camera for shooting items?
@ThriftyWhitney6 ай бұрын
I recently got a Canon 5D Mark III digital SLR - the photo quality is much better. But I don't think it's an absolute necessity. Lots of people successfully sell just using their phones. It just depends if you are getting the results you want.
@tanyasmith10296 ай бұрын
Is just one sale per month with weekly ads and perhaps more leading up the week b4 be recommended?
@ThriftyWhitney6 ай бұрын
I think the number of sales doesn't matter as much as consistency - if you always have just one sale a month, it helps your followers know what to expect. And you can create a marketing schedule based on that. If you decide to do weekly sales, you can adjust to that as well. Consistency is key!
@sheliagage22276 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video
@sheliagage22276 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the shop talk!
@sheliagage22277 ай бұрын
First time watching, enjoying!
@whitneyconard87866 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@KristenWhalen-mq9rk7 ай бұрын
Catching up on KZbin! Regarding Nicole's comment that she started with a fresh account for selling on IG. I've seen here and there that FB/IG wants you to have some kind of interaction history before they approve selling? Or have I gotten that mixed up? Thanks so much!
@whitneyconard87867 ай бұрын
Hi Kristen - you may be referring to opening an IG shop. That is different than the type of selling Nicole and I do on IG, where we sell via posts and IG livestreams. There is no way for IG to limit/approve the selling that we do, so that's not an issue!
@AtticTreasuresFleaMarket7 ай бұрын
WONDERFUL segment, couldn't stay on the live because I was driving from Texas back home to Maine, but soooo pleased to hear it all on you-tube, and will have to look-see your earlier segments ... THANK YOU
@whitneyconard87866 ай бұрын
You're so welcome, glad you are enjoying it!
@bck08047 ай бұрын
I love that you’re doing this! 🙌🏻
@whitneyconard87867 ай бұрын
Thank you, Becky!
@MarinaBundalevskaya8 ай бұрын
Can i have a starter kit pleeeeease!!!!!!
@ThriftyWhitney8 ай бұрын
of course! Just head over to this link - thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit
@silvergrlfriend8 ай бұрын
First time
@mylittlecoloradocottage8 ай бұрын
The remake was very interesting. You gave a lot information. I'm still doing baby steps using the different platform and learning how to list items. And i think im using PayPal for handling the money. Thse drop talks are fun.
@ThriftyWhitney8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I am so glad you're enjoying them!
@NancyWorrell-fz2fy8 ай бұрын
Where did you get your cost for shipping from?
@ThriftyWhitney8 ай бұрын
I use Pirate Ship for my shipping labels, so that is where the cost came from for the label.
@MonicaWB8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I have an unrelated business that’s my main source of income and will likely remain so, but shopping for vintage home decor has become an obsession that I’d like to turn into a side hustle to fund home improvement projects. I’d also love to do sourcing trips to antique/flea markets I’ve dreamt of visiting and do blogging/content associated with the business. So even though I don’t expect to go FT, I want to take it very seriously. I have tech/marketing skills, vintage knowledge, a bit of an inventory stash, plenty of storage and studio space in my home, etc - in other words, a lot going for me! But I’ve never done anything like this before. Excited!🤗 I look forward to watching your other videos and have signed up for your emails.
@ThriftyWhitney8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It sounds like you have a lot of background skills and knowledge to really make a great business!
@KellieHoff-bc8re9 ай бұрын
Lots of great info! I never thought about turning the box inside out! Ha! Thanks so much!
@ThriftyWhitney8 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Hope it's been helpful
@laurab84509 ай бұрын
Thank you, ladies!
@magnoliapinevintageboutiqu8729 ай бұрын
I'm watching through your series now and really appreciate all of the great tips!
@teaolivevintagehome9 ай бұрын
Question: Value of inventory at the beginning and end of year for taxes: what you paid for it or the value of it (hope to sell amount)?
@ThriftyWhitney9 ай бұрын
I report the retail value of it
@ThreeFrenchBleu10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this incredible resource. I am at the beginning stages of reselling on IG. Your advice is so helpful. Thank you Whitney & Nicole.
@ThriftyWhitney9 ай бұрын
You are welcome - I am so glad it's helpful!
@anniesabo271310 ай бұрын
Okay this was so refreshing!! It’s so nice to see faces behind huge shops like that and know they’re sometimes just as frazzled as the rest of us. I really resonated with “no, it’s all over my house” 😂❤
@ThriftyWhitney9 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it - yes, trust me, our houses are just as crazy as yours, I imagine! :)
@mylittlecoloradocottage10 ай бұрын
So much great information for new sellers. Thank you all for your tips and tricks selling on Etsy.
@ThriftyWhitney10 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful
@shelleymk5811 ай бұрын
Hi ladies ! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge .. I’ve dabbled in Etsy, Poshmark, EBay and have a brick and mortar … I’m getting by, but I’m ready for the next level !! Looking forward to all of your videos.
@ThriftyWhitney11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching - I hope they are encouraging!
@daniellebohannon4476 Жыл бұрын
Loving this, its the perfect content for where I am in my journey ... at the very beginning ! I have been reselling on posh, mercari, ebay & depop 3 years I believe, however I am ready to create my own shop etc. thanks for the great info !
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
you are so welcome! I'm glad to hear it's been helpful.
@teaolivevintagehome9 ай бұрын
I am at the beginning too!
@donnafrance5478 Жыл бұрын
Such GREAT information! Thank you! Can't wait for February's episode!!
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
you're welcome! thanks for watching
@GayAnnFlammia Жыл бұрын
Hi Whitney ! I’m 10O new to selling. I’ve inherited quite a beautiful vintage costume jewelry set earrings/matching brooches ,necklaces all 50-75+ yrs old. They’re stunning pcs. I’ve researched some of the names & all decent good quality. The stones are exquisite & some many settings as well. ANY POINTERS?? Probably 75-100 pcs. I’m still sorting/labeling brands.
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
Hi there - if you have a lot to list, I think setting up a shop on eBay or Etsy would be the quickest way to get them sold. Good luck!
@GayAnnFlammia11 ай бұрын
@@ThriftyWhitney thank you 🙏🏼 ☺️ I’m on IG now I will start one ☝🏼. I’m located in USA ct
@anniehart1718 Жыл бұрын
Got it! Ref my previous question - Nicole can be found at vintagehavenshoppe, aha!
@anniehart1718 Жыл бұрын
Hi, how do we follow Nicole please? Thrity Whitney is genius, so easy to remember! Really enjoying these vlogs/shows very informative and love your kindly and professionally generous attitudes.
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
Hi Annie - Nicole doesn't have a KZbin channel but you can follow her on Ig at @vintagehavenshoppe - thank you so much for your positive feedback!
@karenschmidtke8129 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about the INVENTORY VOMIT. Bless y'all
@whitneyconard87867 ай бұрын
haha you're welcome!
@karenschmidtke8129 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever created a relationship with an Estate Sale Cleanout company? I have - and it has brought some real treasures. If you're willing to pick through the packed warehouse.
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
I have heard of that, but I don't think it's common in my area. Sounds like a great resource!
@karenschmidtke8129 Жыл бұрын
“FrankienBOX😅”
@karenschmidtke8129 Жыл бұрын
Would appreciate seeing a tour of your shipping stations. And I know Whitney has an upstairs loft office where she does her photography. How do you handle the purchase, photographing, inventorying, storing process? I have a wonderful large space in our shop with shelves, storage etc. My issue is the process of getting items photographed and inventoried, then stored. I'm all messed up. I don't have a place to photo specifically within my shop area. I am in the shop, in the loft office, outside, etc. I feel my productivity is suffering. HELP
@karenschmidtke8129 Жыл бұрын
Watched more 😂 and you showed your shipping area. Thank you 😊
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
great! glad it was helpful @@karenschmidtke8129
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
Also - just to answer your question - once my items are listed on my website, I put them in the basement for storage. I think it's really important to have everything separated (listed/not listed, sold/not sold) and easy to find - on shelves, etc. Try to consolidate where you can and find a place (or even a mobile photography set up) that you can use.
@hutchandhardwarec.gaines7192 Жыл бұрын
great videos!!
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@kristenwhalen9402 Жыл бұрын
Same with labeling the boxes. I write on my cardboard boxes and use label pockets for my clear totes. Super easy to change out the index card as my inventory changes.
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
that's a great idea!
@kristenwhalen9402 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both for your generosity in taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm only halfway through this episode and am so inspired by both of you. I can't wait to watch your episodes, follow your journey, and implement changes in my new vintage reselling business.
@ThriftyWhitney Жыл бұрын
you are so welcome! I'm glad they have been useful