# 1 MISTAKE RESELLERS MAKE COSTING YOU THOUSANDS OF $$$ A YEAR

[@RonHelton]

Pete, the hunter-gatherer brings a freshly captured pallet home to his mate. ; )

[@HTXVintageVibes]

Since day one I've always been open with people. Estate sales, pallet stores, garage sales, all of it. My wife was always nervous at first but it has worked. In less than 6 months since we started and already have made a few decent connections. Most people are ok with it. I've found if you let people know what you do (especially in the industry like estates, local store owners) they understand you need to make money as well. Thanks Pete 👍

[@jamesoscar5212]

I agree with you. 100% honesty. If they jack up prices after I tell them, that's someone I would rather not have a business relationship with. It weeds out the shady people, and you also sleep very well at night!

[@russell5920]

You need to know WHEN and WHO to tell. Telling the random guy running a garage sale more than likely isn't going to help you. In fact he might just refuse to sell to you, not haggle, or even raise prices. Now, telling someone that you know works in retail or has constant access to inventory of some sort, can be a career long contact.

[@chaddthebadd]

totally true, dynamics! levels!

[@garlandragland]

I do agree while being honest is good as a general rule, it's also best to evaluate each situation individually. When really is key there. You don't want to roll right up and broadcast it. Make friends first, get some prices, buy some stuff and then drop the "bomb" if appropriate.

[@i.m.7710]

@@markwheller971 How did he come to that conclusion? Did you make it obvious? You didn't pull out a wad of cash and let him salivate over it?

[@chaddthebadd]

I ran a Craigslist ad saying i buy your stuff to resell. Now i have multiple associates in my circle. One of which owns independent Junk remover business. He does big jobs to small jobs. He gives me all the good stuff for around 65% less than what it would sell actually sell for. every week he has new stuff, and makes 25% of my income almost a year. I also got a 2012 dodge charger hemi 5.7 103k for $6500 last week on craigslist and shes still cherry and speaking of craigslist.. keep hunting!

[@ladylibertystacker2014]

I tell all my friends what I do and it hasn’t gotten to the point of me buying from them, but I have friends tell me all the time about rummage sales and the like that I may never have found out about on my own. I also have friends dropping off boxes and packing materials at my house when needed. I’m a new reseller after retiring from another field for 30+ years so it’s a start. The next move is to buy business cards to hand out to estate sale and flea market vendors to build those relationships for buying referrals.

[@trollope53]

I started a Facebook page last August and told people from the start that I am an eBay seller. I write articles about the history of the items I sell, and now have almost 10,000 followers. Being honest up front has been a great way to get new customers.

[@ecomhicks]

Awesome, do you have a website or just FB?

[@davidsflips]

Paula Smith You mean you blog post about the item that sold and share it with people on social media? So you have a website or something different I would totally love to hear more About that?

[@trollope53]

Facebook page is Kentucky Farmhouse Finds.

[@themediamarauder1582]

I have been full time since 1997 I tell everyone... I love watching your videos. I learn a lot. You and Lonnie at Garage Flips I watch every video. You guys inspired me to start a channel.

[@chriss.2279]

Finding / Buying is the Easy Part.. Listing / Shipping / Dealing With Scammers is the Hard Part.

[@_LifeOfKimberly_]

I agree! Good to have connections. I always tell people it pays to be polite, honest, and respectful.

[@jimmyfizzy]

I'n in a world of negative, I also don't have much space or money, I'm in my 4th year of remission from stage 3 colorectal cancer and 2 1/2 of my wife's passing. On the plus side of things I worked at a Antique store for 20 years Once I can get comfortable and figure out my internet marketing. Getting stuff isn't my problem it's finding buyers, Knowing what to sell these days is different from 20 years ago.

[@ychongy]

In bigger cities, I wouldn't mind sharing, but in smaller locations with like 1 goodwill or two, I wouldn't. The connections or bulk items purchasing will most likely be from other resellers. Someone who doesn't want to list and take pictures and just want to move/get rid of inventory quickly would be a good connection to talk with. vice versa.

[@denispupcevic6168]

Pete - I recently came across your videos on KZbin & I must say - I really appreciate your work. I’ve been a reseller/hustler for about 4.5yrs - however, I mainly deal with cell phones (90%) & some other electronics such as laptops/tablets (10%). When it comes to resourcing (acquiring inventory): I don’t have a store & as a matter of fact I don’t even have a business card. I do tell everyone that I buy/sell/trade mobile devices. 80% of all the mobile devices that I buy come from repeat business & the other 20% I convert via CL/OfferUp/FB Market place. All those converted customers via those platforms I let know what I do & tell them to contact me if they ever get more devices they’d like to sell me. I cannot stress the importance of building up those long term relationships that will continue to bring you inventory & you’ll get the opportunity to truly meet some amazing people. On a different note, I recently started looking into ways to add to my income stream & that’s how I came across your videos. A lot of what you talk about & show in your videos, I can 100% relate to only that my business is more focused on specific items & yours is much more diversified. Would love to connect with you - it seems like you get a lot of different items & some of those items (mobile devices for now) I can potentially buy from you in bulk. Again, appreciate your work - wishing you all the best either way.

[@metaparcel]

What an intelligent and hard working person. No politics, no excuses about the government or who voted for who, no cry baby stories about "How life used to be". Just straight amazing work ethic and clear and thorough understanding of who you are and what you do. You are a great motivator and doer.

[@garlandragland]

I agree with you completely. I used to pretend I wanted something for me instead of pretend I was a reseller for fear of paying higher prices or some sort of resentment but I can’t tell how many times me being honest led to them coming to me in the future with something else they wanted to sell. The day I decided to never pretend I wasn’t a reseller was this time at a yard sale. Middle aged couple that after years of being empty nesters had decided to get rid of their kid’s old stuff. Lots of good stuff. The husbands see how much I’m buying and he goes “you must collect old toys” and I almost just agreed with his assumption but something told me to be honest. I said “I do love this stuff but I sell online for a living full time so I’ll resell this stuff” He looks at his wife and goes “you should see the building out back. We haven’t scratched the surface,”. Long story short me being honest got me into that building and I’m found GI Joes, Thundercats, Star Wars toys, etc and three boxes FULL of NES and SNES games. So yeah, be honest, network, give them your card. You’ll never be able to build contacts or a network by lying. Something else: I find that once people understand you have to have some “meat on the bone” when you buy something you may even be able to get BETTER deals

[@FarmGurlScavengerNoel]

Absolutely share share share! Many Many people want to give you or sell you there things instead of throwing away or donating. Many people will give truckloads of stuff away if you will just offer to haul it off. I think that if you don't advertise yourself and what you do you are simply doing yourself an injustice. Thanks Pete! I don't comment much but I have been watching you for YEARS! 😎👩‍🌾

[@GuitarFinds]

I deal in guitars and I almost never tell people what I do when Im meeting up on OfferUp, Craigslist or Facebook classified...because a person's guitar usually has a lot of sentimental value and I've had plenty of times when the person told me they didn't want to sell it to a dealer or Guitar Center. They wanted their guitar to "go to a good home." So I stay quiet on the flipping part 🙂

[@ward26102]

Pete, you are so honest and open with your thoughts, ideas and activities. This is why I have followed you faithfully for so long. I don't mind telling people I resell, except at yard sales because some people get offended about what you are doing with their stuff and then won't make you a deal. It doesn't make sense because they don't want it anymore. But people are people. Sometimes I will tell them I "collect" and they can let me know if they have other things I might want to collect. :-)

[@captianzanzey]

Whenever people at garage sales and stuff like that ask me what I'm buying xyz for, Ill say for myself or I know someone that wants it, but if I'm asked if I resell, I'll gladly tell them. When I have someone that I can clearly see that I'm going to be buying to sell a lot from, I'll let them know that I'm interested in more, that I sell, and that I'll continue buying from them if they keep bringing me stuff to buy, and 1 in about every 100 people will bite on that, but it makes it worth it

[@HobbyTimeSeattle]

I tell people I resell and I drop people my cards. Very smart move. It does build over time and people start knowing what you are into reselling.

[@rundoetx]

I share and often. It's always paid off. I have never really given it any thought what people may think. I'm a retired manufacturing engineer. I had a successful design and manufacturing business for over 30 years. I retired and sold my company in 2004. Well I could only mow so much grass so I went into the ebay, scrapping, resale business. I have contacts that i buy from all the time and still growing. I love it. Thanks for posting

[@gared287]

Something to consider as well...... Reselling requires some of the same skills a successful salesperson needs to have. One needs to be outgoing and also be comfortable doing what feels like cold calling. These traits do not come easily to many people. The introvert or someone who is basically shy would find it very difficult to be outgoing in situations where you meet new people and must extend yourself.

[@dianewallace5627]

In my experience as soon as you mention that you resell people seem to get really suspicious and offensive like you are trying to take their things and make money on them. Crazy but I find that at yard sales and thrift stores a lot. So I keep my mouth shut and try to make a deal as a person to person and not as a reseller. Love what I do and not ashamed of it AT ALL but I get more cooperation from a person if they just think I am buying for myself. JMHO

[@Zeftilldeath8878]

Agreed. Garage sales and thifting isn't sustainable like finding renewable sources. People are more savvy with looking things up online so it's getting harder to flip items when they price at eBay prices.

[@retrohero4055]

Joe H finding inventory is never a problem once you are a real hustler and put in the work.

[@2shoobs391]

What do you do for a living? I sell on ebay. Oh really...I have this really old radio that my grandpa kept. It doesn't run and it's really heavy. What do you think I could get for it? Sigh...

[@garlandragland]

Lol, now this is true

[@mariazeledon8670]

🙈happens all the time

[@fucktwelve6774]

1 dollar it doesn't run

[@johnsmith-vy7pw]

I don't see a problem with this. I would tell the person to let me take a look and I'll give my opinion. First, old non working radios can bring in money (even if you part-out tubes, knobs, etc.). Second, he might also bring you some old Royal Doulton figures along with a pile of old coins and vintage toys which you could sell and earn a commission.

[@davidtillwach5542]

Just be careful people will try too screw you over . One thing you have too remember Pete in business he can't give you retail price for your items . Mr Milo and Pete and the other people on KZbin are great Mr Milo is my favorite kitty . I

[@themediamarauder1582]

I agree… Most people I talk to are afraid to tell people what they do.. I don't think they will make it.... I walk into a Pawn Shop they know I am a buyer. If they have some older stuff they want to get rid of they contact me.

[@thepicker9079]

Great video Pete, A months ago i made a video on my channel and i said the same exact thing, Resellers these days stay away from putting themselves out there as a reseller, everyone tries to hide or stay super private for some reason, Letting people know you are a buyer and you are always ready to buy is key. I talk about this all of the time in pretty much all of my videos Pete. I am glad to see another reseller that agrees with me, Thanks for sharing. CHEERS.

[@imjody]

That was a lot of fun and informative to watch. Thanks for sharing, Pete. Right from day one, if someone asked me what I did, I told them I was a reseller. I don't care what they think, to be honest. They're happy since they're getting their money, I'm happy since I'll be getting even more money. It all works out, and I don't like lying, so I just tell the truth. People don't seem to care anyway.

[@Hellbound66613]

I just started doing this a few months ago, and I tell everybody, and I just got my business cards in today. Networking is the life of this business. It's the only way to source good products.

[@OperationLiquidation]

If you say you have a resale business it is a great way to make new connections. My best deals are from local suppliers that want to liquidate stuff without the headache. Great Video Pete!

[@thepicker9079]

I personally think its all about how you come off and how you handle yourself, I have been in this business for along time and i have seen a huge increase in business locally within the last few years because i simply started building more and more relationships with locals and over the past 8 years and now its really started to show because i get calls daily and i go on private picks daily and its all thanks to me putting myself out there and letting people know i am a buyer and i own a reselling business, i even do advertising which brings in lots of random people looking to sell stuff on top of my regular relationships built up over the years it really makes is a lot easier to source and find quality stuff. As a reseller your priority is to find good high profitable stuff to resell, well this is hard to do if you are solely relying on only thrift stores and garage sales.

[@garageworker]

I'm starting to put myself out there more and more, just need to have the cash on hand and be willing to take a risk.

[@wellplayedgames2599]

This is some great advice Pete! When I’m out at markets and buying things I often don’t tell people that I am a reseller but you make a good point and I will have to start doing it! Great vid and keep up the content!

[@bocabral1433]

You are so right Pete I've been doing that all my life all across the Continental us and it has just pyramid so much that I have to turn down damn good deal sometimes that I don't have time to do cuz I can't list it as fast as you being a one-man operation but I can't resist the bulk deals for that's where the profit is

[@tanyacreedon]

What I do is make jewelry. It's a hard business. I love making them, I love seeing my pieces sell and I love seeing or hearing the reactions my customers give when getting their jewelry. Just wish I was popular. Just put it this way, I'm a starving artist. I've been doing this for 8 or 9 years and I'm not selling much. I stopped selling on Ebay because of no sales and Ebay took advantage of me. Lost some money with them. I do sell on etsy but not much. I use to do vending events but the price on spaces are outrageous. Never made enough to cover it. I have a lot of inventory. People say if it doesn't sell get rid of it. I won't because most of it I made and the stones I use are worth keeping. I haven't given up. I enjoy what I do. Thanks for your information. You are amazing.

[@babydoe42]

I've learned from all of you guys on KZbin to tell people what you do and exchange phone numbers when possible. This is amazingly great advice.

[@bigbroauctions]

Happy wife, happy life.- A few years ago i had some business cards made. They are cheap. 1000 for 10 bucks...goes a long way.

[@alisavogt2892]

Thank you for the education! I have been collecting for myself for years, but have decided to start selling so that I have room to collect what I like. My first instinct would be not to tell people, but I definitely see your point and it has changed my view! Love your videos!

[@FollowerofYeshua126]

I agree Pete, Create contacts when I am upfront about reselling. Purchase I made from a contact was supposed to be 50 dollars for stereo system, I told him I was reseller and he ended up making 3000 dollars selling a lot of other things. You the man Pete, knowledge!

[@stevenjames3242]

Truly, I have not put myself "out there" to much. MOST of the connections I have are from people seeing me unloading at the post office OR my friend at the post office telling customers he "knows a guy" when they are talking to him about something they cant sell it or dont want the hassle of selling their stuff. I DID get an idea from this video, business cards.. Never really thought about getting them for this venture.. I will have them soon! Thanks!

[@cincinnatipicker]

Happy wife, happy life. You’re a smart man, Pete.

[@TheSeedsower107]

Hey Pete , love your channel ! So great to see how you love your wife. Even though we don't get to see her very often , your commitment to her is very obvious . Good job !!! Makes me like you even more !

[@anitahamlin2411]

Happy wife happy life! You are so right, how is someone going to buy from you if they don't know what you do!

[@flobbertop4278]

Anita Hamlin 👍Logic.

No wife, better life.

[@jordanrose3429]

Hey Pete I’m from Michigan, I just drove to your store yesterday and checked it out in person. I didn’t know that you and Adrian rotate schedules. Great job with everything, I really aspire to get a shop some time down the line but not anything too soon, I’ve been doing this for resale stuff on eBay 1 year and a half and a lot of business ideas come from you and some channels you have shared, so thank you for the great content 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@damienazzopardi5356]

i specialise in lego resell, i worried alot when i started that people would not like that fact i was a reseller, i quickly realised that more opportunities open up when we share what you do and the passion we have for it. I make a point now to leave my card and share my story with every seller i meet, and i soon plan to integrate follow up communication to help grow our brand in the lego seconds community :) I even find sellers are willing to work more with my to achieve my cost of goods targets, which is amazing, they actually want me to make a profitable sale!

[@mikeobii]

You're not lying. It cuts down searching time and increases your inventory. And best of all makes things consistant. Sure you could cherry pick but if you want to make a solid full time income you need a good connect or two.

[@kimberlys2851]

I haven’t told people I buy from. As a woman it’s a little harder to be taken seriously. But my girlfriends at work love to see what I buy, how little I pay for my clothes, etc. and we go to garage sales together every Saturday. I have also taught some of these women what to look for to sell, helping them earn extra income. How’s your shoulder Pete?

[@grannygoes7882]

I agree that most of the time it works for you. I've always been open about it but I also think that is why all the thrift stores have raised their prices. I live in a very rural area and there are only 2 thrift stores in my little town. They both know I'm a picker. One will actually show me items hoping I'll want them, the other had a meeting and decided if I'm interested in something the price is doubled. I'm serious, they actually told me that. I think it will blow up in their face because they have WAY too much stuff in their store as it is. Ok, now it's down to ONE thrift store in my town as far as I'm concerned.

[@buildyourcomputer]

I do this very part-time I tell people all the time, people have given me stuff. No business contacts, but good stuff as usual Pete.

[@rockrollresale2668]

I told a guy I sold on eBay at a sale and he thanked me for my honesty saying people were B.S.ing him all day. He told me he did clean outs and opened a garage full of quality collectibles. After asking my professional opinion on certain items he then sold me some great stuff for a small fraction of the prices I had told or showed him. I filled my car with guitars, WWII items, ephemera, Coke, Beer and petroleum advertising plus some quality costume jewelry. All for around $100. Other dealers I know from the flea market were snooping around while I made the deal. When asked if they resold all said no. None made it into the garage. Be honest. It pays off.

[@HustleNinjas]

Very true, even at retail stores, now the manager calls to let me know when they have a clearance on some good items. But the even better and more accurate advice.. don’t question your wife. Lol

[@limpdickit]

pete...you forgot to mention that if you let them know what you do, it gives you another bargining tool to get them to come down off their retail or unrealistic price by giving them the old "at that price theres no money in it for me"....which is true. i'm here now with cash! love your channel and thanks for sharing your wisdom and experiance.....

[@scottjames6035]

another point here instead of going to staples and office max ,and uline ,go to small shops ,hardware stores and machine shops and tell them what you do they will save their boxes and bubble wrap , helps them get rid of waste , and you wont spend money for bubble wrap - money in your pocket

[@albertvansant6884]

This has been my mindset since I started. Don't be secretive of reselling. I wear shirts when I'm not working that tell what I do. Thanks for another great video.

[@daddykatz9288]

Your right....I alwys act like I'm under cover...not letting people know what I do. afraid the price will go up.....need to stop that....I do get the regular sellers at my shop, but Need to up the # and the quality. Great Video !!

[@jrfergus65]

I think a lot of people just have no people skills. Ebay attracts that kind of person because it is a forum that has a certain degree of first person disconnect. But you are right. Being a communicator does nothing but increase your business.

[@Noah-tq7bi]

I’ve never told them I was a reseller, I’m just a poor little boy in the neighborhood :( 😉. Just my 2 cents! 😂

[@barrywuthrich8530]

Great advice. I tell my friends I'm a picker. One couple asked me for my number because they get too many houses full of stuff to buy.. Also, they do furniture and antiques and I do clothes and electronics so we are interested in different things.

[@beachbums2008]

I alwasys tell the people I do business with that I buy,resale,trade items. Alot of times I sell an item,I get repete business from them.

[@force2recwith]

Great advice, I am one of those who doesn’t like to share what I do to everyone I meet in purchasing items. Not sure why I do it, but I will now try it your way and make a conscience effort to make more connections by letting people know that I’m a reseller. Thanks 🙏

[@jamesoscar5212]

Excellent re-seller advice. Especially in this enivronmentally-friendly green age that we live in. I tell them; I recycle goods back into the market, cutting down on waste and energy consumption. A lot of people do a 180 and actually start supporting my endeavor. We need not be afraid!

[@jamesoscar5212]

I'm also not horribly far from you (Bloomington / Normal). I'll have to come visit sometime and see how a pro does it. Cheers

[@ThriftShopHustler]

Thanks for the video Pete, the weather is looking nice there!

[@twisted2291]

Everytime I let some one know that I am reselling what I am picking up. They start jacking the price up on me. There are some you can tell and they are fine with it. Others think you are trying to get one over on them. Maybe it is just the area that I am in, but they seem like you are trying to rip them off. All of the thrift store, and 2nd had shops are now trying to get eBay prices for stuff so there really isn't any meat left on the bones anymore. I have been moving more and more in to the high end tool market. (Snap On, Mac, Matco, Cornwell) It costs a bit more upfront, but they always make a good profit, and never have to worry about warranty cause people will buy those brands broken for a cheap price and get them warrantied out on the tool trucks.

[@MrRubenside]

When you let them know what you do, they raise the prices on there items

[@garlandragland]

Ruben R maybe, or maybe they understand you have to make money so you can only pay so much. But you may not even get a chance to pay for anything else if you don’t network by being upfront and who’s what you’ll miss. I would much rather pay more in the future for quality items then not have ever been contacted about those items at all. I’ll still be making money. If I’m not able to be contacted by being honest with them and networking and making new connections than I don’t make anymore money at all even if my margins are not as good .

[@nickk4010]

Garland Ragland Doing this long enough most people will try to jack you up for the fast dollar than sell you stuff in the future, Sad but not told on youtube truth.

[@garlandragland]

@@nickk4010 I've been doing it for 6 or 7 years now and the costs of not being honest greatly outweigh the benefits. But if you're smart, you'll have an agreed upon price before you get to the point of them asking or revealing. After that, if they raise their prices in the future, be happy you were able to stay in touch with them at all. I keep a set of spreadsheets, one with buyers, what they like and their contact information and another of sellers. This one has what kinds of things I have brought from them in the past, a ranking system based on quality and prices and their contact information. That second list is now over 500 people deep and I'm going to say, conservatively, that had I pretended I didn't run a resell business it would be less than 100 people.

[@rockrollresale2668]

Not true. I find they work with me hoping to sell me quantity. A lot of folks are hoarding quality stuff they need to get rid of.

[@garlandragland]

@@rockrollresale2668 Exactly. A lot of people are so happy when they find out that I do that for a living and they realize I might be the golden goose they've been looking for... The only problem is sometimes it's junk and sometimes they want me to take it all, lol. But a lot of times there's really good stuff and sometimes, like at a yard sale, it's not being put out for sale. Me being honest gets me into the building, attic, etc. where they have it. One thing I've constantly seen is people not wanting to put out their good stuff at yard sales because they don't want yard sale prices because it's worth more, but me being honest gets them to show me that stuff and make them fair offers. Also, like I was saying to someone else, I've actually gotten better deals by saying I was a reseller. For example, just last week I was at a yard sale and this woman had a set of Pyrex primary color bowls. In the condition they were in, I could get about $70 for them all said and done. She wanted $50. I offered $30 but she wouldn't take it. She was like "Oh, they're a great set, though. They'd look great in your home!" So I just leveled with her and told her I was a reseller so in order for me to make a worthwhile profit I couldn't pay $50. I ended up getting them for $35 after that and she told me she had more stuff in her attic. I gave her my card, got her info and we'll see what happens. All because I was honest.

[@RafaelBCastillo]

This is great advice on how to scale. For a one person business you have consider a couple of things. Where are your bottlenecks? We know listing is THE BOTTLENECK so sourcing at the pace of listing is a good flow. The balance could be to add more people to list or source high end items. Pete offers great advice and the beauty of that is you can always say "No" to the deal depending on the amount. But saying "No" too many times will lead the source somewhere else. Start small and build up.

[@We_Are_eBay]

Love this comment. 10 plus years full time at it. Also, in a one person business you quickly find out that you will need a good inventory system.

[@kylebutz2003]

From a general business standpoint, networking is mandatory. The more connections you have, the more opportunities will be presented to you. It's up to you to determine which opportunities are most worth developing versus which ones are not. That's really the whole game as everyone only has so much time - so how do you choose. The best businesses usually focus in on the best opportunities while letting lesser opportunities go. Networking has to be mutually beneficial or else it's a waste of someone's time. The best relationships involve trust, authenticity and equal value obtained on each side. You're better off building a network slowly and correctly rather than going too big, too fast and letting business connections down. Share what you do, but don't overshare too early is what I would suggest in any business. That way, when the big opportunity does come along, you can be in a place to fully build on it so both sides can gain long term.

[@noyeslawton5794]

Thanks, Pete. My girlfriend asked me the other day why I don't tell people what I do. Ha Ha. Glad to hear this.

[@MichaelHasebroock]

Good marriage advice at the beginning. Hilarious as well.

[@Llamathellegend]

Rockin' an "On Two Lanes" shirt by Mike Wolfe! Nice brother. Keep up the hustle 👍👊

[@martinmang1]

Appreciate the honesty Pete, make since why your so successful

[@DanielIles]

Flaunt your business! These sellers don't care! They wouldn't be selling to you in the first place if they thought they could do it better themselves!

[@shanewille5844]

Pete, you are incredible! Ty for all this knowledge and re-selling wisdom. Truly ty.

[@IvansBikesBmws]

I agree. It can bring in extra revenue. The idea is to scale up.

[@PapiSorrels]

I LOVE reading all the people that admit they lie or deceive. Makes people like us STAND OUT more and have people give us stuff and makes sourcing SO MUCH easier, because they know who we are from how we presented our selves from jump street. Its NOT "WHO and WHEN". Its ALWAYS. ALWAYS be who you are and the more you say it the more matter of fact it comes out. Some of you bust this guys balls or try to counter his success with negative nancy thumb sucking whining. BLOWS my mind. Glad you're killing it buddy. Have learned a TON from you! Thanks for posting these videos!

[@recycledgamer654]

I started years ago to tell people what i do flipping and reselling on EBAY the best way to start is word of month people will start coming to you and also make some business cards they help alot i make my own still today put on the card what you buy and sale that helps

[@birdhater7563]

Great wisdom and knowledge on selling and marriage! Also, congratulations on 30 plus years of marriage. I will be married 21 years this August. “Yes dear, no dear.” My secret for success in marriage!

[@ericchan5055]

I was scared to share what I do, especially at garage sales because they might increase the price of stuff, but I think I'm going to try this new approach. Thanks pete

[@thetwotravelers546]

I will give you my honest opinion Pete. I have tried this many times here in Nebraska with no luck. Everytime I do, I hear this well your a reseller, well I checked eBay and my items are worth at least that amount. I try to talk to them, about how it cost me money for shipping, fees, shipping materials, and etc. Their answer is well if you don't want to pay full price, than we will just sell it on eBay. So please help by letting me know am I just dealing with the wrong people, or maybe is it the way I am dealing with my approach.

[@marvinpuerto4006]

TheTwoTravelers idk but I feel like this happens more often then okay I’ll sale it to you for cheaper once they know about ebay having it for a higher price they want nothing less you tell them about how there’s scammers you deal with about fees materials etc they just see you trying to make money off of they’re potential coin

[@timothylewis90]

Very inspirational Pete as well as spot on!!! Cheers!!!

[@davep5647]

Great video.I often have a problem telling sellers that im gonna flip their stuff.I feel like theyre gonna get mad that im.gonna profit off them.Sometimes i.do.tell them but not often.

[@annedarr1894]

Me , just today I told a thrift/antique store what I did and did they have certain items at certain prices. not close to home so I need to know. They were more than happy to work w me. I will make the trip. Found them on fb.

[@TheRussianWoodworker]

I do t like to share with people at estate sales that I buy to resell because I've noticed that when I do they Increase the prices. Main reason why I don't make a channel about it because in order to film it of need to tell people what I do

[@justinharwood4192]

Great advice! Its not what you know, but who you know

[@AlsCollectibles]

What beautiful pallets there good buddy! Thanks for sharing

[@smg1707]

I need to be more active in doing this. Thanks Pete

[@GamerTreasures]

Great Tip and some sweet little pickups today!

[@gustamer4868]

Awesome video Pete and you're right. I'm usually pretty upfront with people i buy from that i'm a re-seller but i'm still hesitant to tell other re-sellers that i'm a re-seller. My store is just not big enough and i'm just too scared to create more competition.

[@FutureGoatRancher]

I usually tell I collect antiques and vintage equipment. After that if we start a conversation it usually gets to talking about eBaying. I find that people love the thought of money from eBay but find it too tedious. I don't think everyone at the flea market needs to know, but sometimes they have asked me if I collect certain things because I'm asking about an item. I am not ashamed but like a lot of the comments say, people know you're making money off of it and human nature is to be jealous of that jack up the price. Most of my friends and family know what I do and think it's cool. I do it part time for additional income.

[@AkilMcLeod]

I don’t tell everyone what I do...if I meet someone in a thrift store randomly I might tell them but if I’m at a garage sale I don’t advertise it because it might kill the deal or make them raise their price some people are just haters so u gotta be careful

[@RiseNGrindPicker]

Pete great video!!! Hopefully you show the finished project when she is done !

[@EMCVlogs]

YES! i see these resellers going to garage sales lying to the sellers pretending its for personal so they can drive the price down. or if its womens products he gives it to his wife so she can try to haggle a better price vs him being a man wanting to buy womens clothes

[@roadwarrier9446]

I like when i hear a 60 year old buying vintage toys/video games at yard sales. Oh..its for my grandkids.🤣

[@MrSadie123]

I see a lot of comments saying the price goes up when you tell them what you do, if your a serious buyer you should know your numbers and stick to them, a serious long term source will treat you right, if someone jacks up the price simply because your a reseller they were never a long term source anyway, point is i would rather have 1 very good source on a regular basis than loose a few petty deals! TFS Bubba!

[@8535eddie]

Pete - you are the man all men should want to be! My friends and I just Love you. My friends an I are still trying to get up enough nerve to come into your store and meet you. But were afraid we'd act like star struck school girls. And yes we passed through Chicago and it was snowing! Chicago weather I suppose. 70 one day - snow the next.

[@robbylake3784]

This might sound kind of funny but people are like you sell soda cans on eBay? I said yes I sell vintage soda cans 70's 80's and 90's. What do you do? Why? People don't understand why I sell soda cans they never understand why in the wildest dream that soda cans would sell.. never thought I keep it easy to throw away. Yes, I sell them around the US and the world. Believe or not, collectors fall in love with cans because of the one of a kind item that brings back memories as a child or maybe where they used to work at a job long time ago. I make tons of money on it. I buy cheap to sell for a pretty good profit. It may take time to get to the top what people seeing on eBay. I build myself a good base and it just sells. Anyone can do it but as Pete says why are people are afraid? Do it and show people who the heck you are. You'll feel it. Trust me. Pete always has good intention to point out what good for the business. Thank you!!

[@wishbone20t]

NETWORKING! Its all so true and important. I love your channel, I love your work. Thank you for all you do for us. I would really like to hear more about your life story, maybe its out there and I have not found it. My wife is not an native born American, she came here in her early 20's, so I may have a different perspective than some. I think some Americans don't even see the opportunity that is all around them, its like they are completely blind to it or just take it for granted. Reselling has allowed me to be self employed for 7 years this coming October, the best 7 years of my life. I am surrounded my more opportunity to earn money than I have time for. If I spend the time to watch something i WANT TO BE LEARNING! I want to lean something new everyday, your channel is often that vehicle. Its almost as if I am watching a friend.

[@CraigslistHunter]

Thank you my friend and thank you for watching. Cheers !!

[@ThriftMachine]

Trading and flipping is older than prostitution. Before there was money they had to trade something... love your videos, started my business because of you. ~Bert

[@johnchapman3225]

Pete, I flip Part time, Im semi Retired and started flipping, People I work with know I flip stuff and I actually started getting some transactions from coworkers, But what I have started doing was spending Fridays doing Garage sales, So far those have been a bust, Not seeing much but Clothing and odds and end stuff that are basically not worth the time to buy or flip not a big market for any of it. Now I have attended some estate sales that I think will bring a couple good flips, Antique Tube Radios and some other Vintage items that I think are highly collectable. My question is when your Garage selling do you see better items at the start of the season or in multi neighborhood garage sales? We have a couple of those coming up in June as weather breaks better.

[@KINGOZ617]

i sell office , home and high end furniture, and electronics, my friends know but dont take advantage, one friend called me about a raggedy couch on the sidewalk and i had to explain thats NOT what i do. I find i have accidental repeat customers but have yet to find " source" that can provide me with inventory on a regular basis, been watching for years and finally jumped on EBAY and made 1200 the first day selling items ive been trying to get rid of for years after being primariy on craigslist for about 4-5 years

[@scottjames6035]

hes right you cant be in a hundred places at once ,the more people know the easier it is to source , connections are everything

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