10 COMMON MISTAKES BEGINNER EBAY SELLERS MAKE

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[@gailbatty1702]

I was brand new on eBay in 1999 and went to 2 auctions buying some great stuff to resell. I had everything ready, I thought, then listed about 150 items with great pictures and descriptions. It took one whole day, but I got them all in. Then my mistake, because I started them on one day, they all ended 7 days later with a bunch selling, 123 out of 150. I started getting payments in, mostly by money order in those days, but they all came in a hurry. Then I had to pack and ship all of them. I actually had to take a week vacation to get them all out. KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS. LOL

[@kathlyn5807]

oh no, that's crazy :o But glad you were able to ship them

[@togetherrrr]

now imaging having 5k items in your store )))

[@motherrmae]

That's hilarious. But sucks at the same time. At least you got the money and vacation in to do all of it. Way to go! 🤙🏽

[@ShariceBurrows]

Avoid returns by being honest about your listings and not completely fixing up your photos to make the item look better. Take pride in packaging your item and prepare it as you would want to receive it like. Also, my rule of thumb when buying from second hand stores is: only buy it if you would buy it to give to your best friend. Dont persuade yourself into thinking you can clean it or fix it because you will waste time and not make much profit. So if it looks good enough to give to a friend as a gift then its good enough to try and sell. Good luck my friends ❤

[@ambassador724]

yep it's pretty damn simple - I've had one return out of 1,500 completed sales and only one negative strike.

[@nancybruns9057]

great advice! the best Ive heard of abuy feedback

[@ironman2326]

I got a discontinued Swiss Army Knife from a tag store that they marked for $7. They typically go from $25-over $100 depending on the condition. Well it was filthy. I cleaned it up and it sold for $79.99 on ebay.

[@dwightrenfield2241]

Description accuracy is KEY! That, and using photos of the actual item you are selling (NOT a stock photo) will save you a lot of headaches.

[@kieferzenko]

I didn't have any printer when I started and would use the qr code and have usps print them. After a month or two I started to hate waiting 20 min in line to get the labels (I live in a larger city). I bought a "broken" zebra thermal printer on ebay for like $35, adjusted the settings and got it working great. Then signed up for a UPS account and requested 10,000 shipping lables for free. My set up cost $35 and have been using it for 3 years.

[@janemyers3494]

I think it is funny when I read "never worn" BUT they show a picture of them with them having it on. Great information!

[@runningfortheking]

Brand new, only used twice.😂

[@endlessglizzys_.0233]

​@@runningforthekingYes 😂that's funny when they say that.

[@dianepritchard7215]

YES YES YES

[@Undisclosed_FBI]

In that case store that offer fitting room should be considered used or preowned clothing lmao

[@amandaurb337]

​@Undisclosed_FBI agreed. Let's say you get a gift, it's too small/big/not your style and you know this b/c u tried it on...as well as the people at the store who tried it on. But it's still got tags, never left the house, was only worn to try on.... I wouldn't be mad. That is certainly not used. Who know how many people tried it on in the store. Wash your stuff regardless if your buying clothing. ❤

[@nickiburris2961]

I am a reseller and I only use my cellphone and I print all my labels off at post office from QR codes. It's free. You save on ink, labels, and printer.

[@chUBER_cam]

Same man

[@StevenHeaston]

I live in the boonies so the post office is a trek! I save gas money shipping from home.

[@AMBELLINA77]

I never even thought of doing this to save on the overhead, and I go inside the post office with every shipment. Thank you.

[@bamadad9927]

When describing an item, I under sell and over deliver, and I always ship quickly. I have my handling time set to 3 days for a safety net because I have a full-time job, but I usually ship same day or next day. Those 2 things are what I get feedback on the most.

[@jeffnorbert1871]

Same here and I never have any problems. 0% defect rate forever and 100% positive feedback. Not even a single neutral.

[@LannieLord]

I do the same thing !

[@MatneyResells]

i do the same exact thing!! i always ship before the 3rd day

[@aloffland8904]

I always get the eBay/USPS QR code on my phone and let the post office print it. It's a free service and you don't need to have a printer and the cost of labels or ink to deal with. Just be sure to write the name or zip+4 code on the package so you don't mix up your labels.

[@BastetNoodles]

I'm a postal clerk, and I just love those QR codes! Easier/quicker for me...and, I assume, sellers also. So many people who print their own labels don't attach them to the package properly (i.e. scotch taping 2 sides), so this way also ensures they'll stay on thru shipping!

[@felipesl8228]

How do you get that QR code for ships?

[@warrenvanbuskirk1337]

I started thinking that something was wrong and thought it was eBay. I started watching you and others that sell every day. Changed my mind quick!

[@positiveperk]

Amen to all 10 points. The one I like the most is "don't let fear drive your business decisions". I build loss into my eBay business even though I do this part-time. Expect it, refund it, move on. It's not worth worrying over! Amazing video!!

[@alancooper4255]

I agree been selling on eBay 23 years mostly successfully, the attempted scam is definitely the biggest hurdle to overcome. Great video, thanks for making it.

[@onetrues3978]

Is there any way to prevent receiving empty tracked boxes back?

[@vamp-revamp3376]

@@onetrues3978 I film myself (with a date stamp) opening return boxes. Of course, people will say that videos and date stamps can be faked, but it will go a long way towards your case when fighting with eBay about it. (I also film the packaging and boxing of more expensive items when I'm shipping them out.)

[@lisamahoney6332]

One thing that I think has changed since you started is label printers. For $80 on Amazon I got a device that connects to my cell phone via bluetooth and prints peel and stick shipping labels 4x6 for less than 10 cents each (buying them in small quantities much cheaper in larger batches) and NEVER needs ink. Even at only a couple of sales a day, at the rate my ink jet was chewing through ink cartridges, this thing will pay for itself in less than 60 days. And it reduced the time and hassle factor of doing by about 10 minutes per label.

[@Roger-iv4cj]

Which printer is it? Thanks!

[@mikaeelrahman24]

Hey which one is it?

[@barbarascofield6683]

I'm pretty sure I've made almost every one of the mistakes you talked about. I've been reselling a lot of years but only on Ebay for 6 months. It's people like you guys who have shown me how to do this and I appreciate your knowledge. Thanks

[@user-hb8xu5du4o]

I set a free Styrofoam cooler I had in my garage on its side for my photos of medium to small items. It takes fantastic white background photos. Thanks for the info!

[@sharongaller7644]

What do you use for lighting? 23:52

[@BenMcMillian-ib9jy]

I’m for sure gonna do that. If it’s not a reflection it’s my shadow when I’m taking pictures.

[@diabloprops]

A few weeks ago I saw a man in a post office realize that an item he sold was going to cost over $100 to ship, which by his reaction was more than he sold it for. He was having a melt down.

[@Lynn-sc9ci]

As always…great video and so informative!😃 You two are spot on in my opinion on your list. Thank you for your content.

[@shannetta2540]

Thanks for your realistic help. So helpful and you two are so down to earth i really enjoyed this video.

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

This is very helpful thank you both so much have a great Friday

[@LindaMcRae42]

Thanks so much for the tips. This has been really helpful!!!

[@laurielovestreasure]

Lonnie & Candice...this is an amazing video!! Great tips!! Thanks so much & happy selling! ❤❤

[@noagendasevenseven1231]

You hit the nail on the head on every single one of these points. I wish you had put this video out 3 years ago lol, but there is something about learning those lessons the hard way

[@AbbyAvocado77]

One quick note on keeping inventory. You don’t have the custom sku field as and option in your listings if you don’t have a store subscription. Instead at the bottom of your description you could always put something like Inventory:XYZ. That way you will still have it written in the actual listing and it will make it easier to find things as your inventory grows. Lonnie uses a perfect example when he says that in the beginning you will remember where you put every single item but after a while of listing more and more it will no longer be easy to figure out where you put everything. Hope that helps.

[@MRFXPLAYAZ2007]

You do in the UK

[@matthewwhitt9398]

I don’t have the store anymore, and maybe that’s the difference, but I do have the custom SKU. Maybe it’s because I use to pay for a store a couple of years ago, I don’t know but it’s on the bottom of the Item Description tab and shows up on the feed.

[@patriciacrowley1102]

I don't have a store but I have the custom sku in my item specifics now, and I use my phone.

[@sunnyross8689]

Thanks! That’s a great tip because I don’t have a store yet!

[@gr8tastesforya799]

This video is a must for all eBay sellers new and seasoned. Very useful! TY❤

[@canellastar2446]

Best video I saw in a while. Just Subscribed. Thank you for this push I needed.

[@leticiamiller1136]

Enjoy seeing you both thank you for all your info you put out there you guys are really awesome blessings always

[@jonchan.meaningful]

You guys are so blunt and it comes from a place of love. It shows. I absolutely enjoyed this.

[@jamieneal1458]

Thank you for the honest advice. Greatly appreciate it.

[@NJ-Jack]

Lonnie/Candice, this is an awesome video. You have helped my confidence because I'm pretty much doing what you recommend. You two are awesome. Thank you.

[@lorendaj4732]

So helpful! I'm so glad I found your you-tube channel. So far, the best advice by FAR of all the you tube resellers I've watched. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge!

[@michellelaw7620]

This is my first time coming across you guys on you tube. But I love the butt kicking lol. Great advice. Thank you so much

[@lunaa6938]

This is probably one of the best and informative videos I’ve seen by far! You guys covered everything and in detail. Much appreciated ❤👍🏻

[@jeanieolahful]

I’m excited to get started! I’m happy to say I’ve already followed so much of your advice. I have the basics, but nothing crazy (printer, laptop, phone camera, ordered boxes from USPS and set up an account). I have a stockpile of boxes and bubble wrap, and I’ve been studying videos like crazy! I really appreciate people like you who are willing to share your experience and mistakes to those of us starting out. Definitely some great advice here! I’m subscribing so I can learn more! Thanks, guys!

[@charleskeyser6356]

What a timely video. I have been reselling on different platforms for about 15 years. All of these points are valid, especially the inventory system one. There is nothing like trying to find a product that you were sure you knew where it was. And your inventory system will probably evolve with your business,

[@Flippingautistic]

This was really helpful for me. Thank you so much for posting.

[@ckhunt99]

Wow! I am so glad I found you guys. What a resource! I am excited to watch a lot more of your videos. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to be of service.

[@marythompson1800]

Thank you for the help. There were things I needed to hear.

[@daviddogge3207]

12 years selling on ebay and guilty of almost all mistakes mentioned. Except misrepensation. Great video!

[@wuhank]

I’ve been part time reseller for about 5 years, these are genuine very true and great points ! Also learned a few things myself. Thanks !

[@hilderoutzahn8826]

Thanks for that! My favorite.....number 10 THIS DRIVES ME CRAZY!! PEOPLE ALWAYS COMPLAINING ABOUT SLOW SALES. Finally, someone said it, Thank you!!

[@martinmarin9625]

This is the Lonnie I like to tune into, the educator, the what sold are okay but these teachable segments are so helpful

[@crwhite5881]

I am glad I came across this video, great stuff! Thank you for sharing so many helpful, tips and tricks! :-) Happy selling!

[@user-ek7ec7un7q]

Great practical tips! Thanks launching my store within a week.

[@alangamble9479]

Hello 👋 to my favorite power couple. I just love,love,love your videos and as always this is a goodie. And yes 👍🏾 I’ve came across almost all of these things resailing on EBAY but as you said don’t let that get in the way of your success. Thank You 😊 for showing me how to grow my EBAY BUSINESS.

[@PaulDavidCooper]

Wow! Great video. You took us to church! Thank you for the content. I love the husband-and-wife team-up.

[@sharonburgerburger9808]

I love the way you describe everything! I definitely want to learn more!

[@curlyscupboard6137]

Great stuff. I would also add that when doing “Sell Similar” to make sure the original listing contains correct info. Thanks for the content!

[@pdixson1031]

Best advice for newbies I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@Eyeofthe97]

I needed to hear this! Very helpful

[@reginarice988]

Really enjoy these types of videos from you. Please do more.

[@happyhalar]

That’s a powerful list for resellers to expand to a more professional mindset 👌👌Thanks guys ❤😊

[@lisak6279]

With regard to a budget option for a light box, I have used a piece of poster board and put it on top of my stove and the overhead light from the stove works great! I’ve also used a couple of white trash bags and taped them up instead of poster board.

[@samsjewelryworld]

I have to say, THANK YOU. I love this video you teach me so much. I waste so much time screening videos that take so long to get to the point. And I love how you not only GET TO THE POINT but you selected the right topics to address. I would love to see something on eBay promotions and using the settings of the listing. Than you.

[@ccompeaux1]

Thanks so much for the great advice! Just watched on tv, but dud want to come on and say, THANKS!

[@MrFineitems]

Great vid guys! One more general point - sellers should not be afraid to learn new things and revise their strategies. Be flexible, be smart, don't be afraid to buy things that need to be researched. How many times have you two shown the Ebay reseller community of the great opportunities there are to make big profits on things that take a little work and research? Christmas animatronics, Italian cookbooks, Walmart pins, and now EVEN NUTCRACKERS that you are selling long before Christmas! Lonnie and Candice are great role models for us all to emulate!

[@BargainResellShawn]

Such sound advice. A must watch for any old & new reseller.

[@TexMexNCo]

Nice video, thanks! I'm just starting out on this reselling/business owning journey and some of these were things I were thinking about, I appreciate the confirmation :)

[@eddiegonzalez5070]

thanks for the this piece of content out...great stuff!!!! you should once in awhile do a top ten bad buys

[@dixiesbargains7814]

Love this even as a long time reseller we all beed to be reminded ❤

[@MexicansUnite3]

Accountability, that’s very true! As a reseller on eBay i agree 💯%, been selling random stuff here and there since 2012. And just recently started a small business, and inventory is very true and making sure you take good pictures and describe accurately 🤙🏽

[@MidnightMerchant]

Really good advice and reminders for anyone selling on Ebay. Great video!

[@placeseveryone7992]

This is a VERY GOOD video. Newbies really need this kind of help. I SO appreciate your sincerity and your kindness and your genuine eagerness to be helpful. Your good hearts are very visible, and appreciated. Thank you!!!

[@saltytbone]

Taking good photos is so key. Too often I see a seller write "see photos for condition." That's typically ok, but if the photos are crap, I'm going to assume there's something wrong that I can't see.

[@ginaaugusto3667]

absolutely! And if you don't want to take some well spent time, even a few minutes, to endorse your product and yourself, frankly you don't deserve to win! I certainly wouldn't buy anything if I saw that Line. No matter how much I may have been interested in the product. That one line says ALL; " I want your money, but YOU have to work for it. I don't care about You, Your time is not important to me. I don't have time to help you. "I like being broke and unlikeable" lol

[@renamaguire2893]

Thank You so much for your input. Listening and learning.

[@andrewskrypnyk601]

Thanks you two! Great couple! Luv you guys!!

[@joecooper8676]

Awesome video, thanks for all the tips it will really help me get started.

[@loridove3284]

Lonnie, I really like your new haircut and beard trim. I suggest that you prepack all those nutcrackers. It will protect them from dust and chips. You will be able to stack them up. You will be so glad that you did when the busy Christmas season arrives and you sell many each day. You and Candace made a great buy on those nutcrackers. Thanks for the informative videos.

[@missouri-pickers]

I watch you all the time to learn. Thanks for your content.

[@DebbieRachel]

Great video! Really helpful, thank you!

[@Gdad2006]

Great video! Very solid tips! Thank you!

[@user-vh9ct8ou3x]

I just discovered you guys and I am so happy to subscribe! You both are so down-to-earth and easy to watch and super nice too! I've been selling on eBay for almost 20 years and I so appreciate how you described being honest in your listings & photos! I always say "imagine you're the buyer, how would you want to be treated" and you guys nailed it 100% ! I think all sellers should start out on eBay as buyers so they will learn Jesus' advice - "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"..........Thank you for an excellent video and I am so excited to watch more! God bless you both!😊😊

[@justme-lp6ee]

Thanks to you both for all the tips❤

[@reesee6420]

Outstanding advice. Thanks!!!

[@shannon9944]

Thanks guys!! I really appreciate the info!!

[@findsanddeals]

Great video. Spot on tips. I find that good descriptions (pointing out condition issues multiple times) & really good packaging are the two best ways to avoid unhappy buyers. My pet peeve are sellers who don't specifically mention any condition issues, but instead just say "See photos for condition". A). Many times pics aren't good enough for that. B. ) Not everyone is shopping on a device that allows them to really zoom in on photos. C.) Some people have vision issues that make playing "Eye Spy" with Ebay pics more difficult. If there's an issue, definitely get pics of it, but take a minute to mention it in the Condition Box as well.

[@deettetripp9227]

That was Perfect! Like starting a New Job

[@protozee]

Thanks so for the returns film the unpacking LOL a lot of good tips thanks

[@mercedesbee6582]

I've been re selling for a few years now. It is always a good refresher to hear these tips. Agree! Be accurate, undersle, overdeliver. Another tip: respond to potential buyers' questions professionally and within reasonable time. And yo avoid questions: take your time with the descriptions, measurements, pictures.

[@catherineduncan6611]

I’m new at this and this is a GREAT video. Thanks so much!

[@coincollectorchase]

Very helpful thank you, you explained things that others don't

[@user-wk6tx6ec6h]

i am a new eBay seller, seller of rocks i pick up off the ground and therefore most ebay advise videos do not apply but yours did and i thank you, i like you guys and i hope i'm as successful as you have become.

[@lisapalmese7935]

Outstanding Information! Thank You

[@philliphall5198]

Thank You’ll for the advice and information 😊

[@belencantu7200]

Thanks for the simple but important topics.

[@Purple0planet]

Great Video! Very informative! Straight to the point and “Wrapping the item in Newspaper 😮😅” Presentation is Important!! 👍🏽Thanks for sharing

[@tinyhauslife]

Thank you very much for all of the info!!

[@TheTrendz24]

Hey you two. Great video! Very informative and helping me get started. Do you have any pointers on how to get product moving?

[@crazy-eyedreseller]

eBay sells is just like life. It’s all up to you. Quality items that people want or need, priced right, and shipped quickly and securely. Agree that we cannot point the finger at others. Very good video.

[@harry8097]

Excellent video! Thanks for the info.

[@DetroitP]

This was a great video! Great thumbnail and title too!

[@bettydarling2445]

Love #1 and I have talked myself out of a photo box a few time. I am amused at this by you guys since you want to buy mannequins when clothes don’t seem to be a big part of your inventory. I would worry about storing them in the shed. Also Candice takes awesome photos that look better than phone photos. Maybe they didn’t make the sale but made it faster by drawing good attention

[@bradcrowe668]

Thank you so much for this you guys I'm a new subscriber I listen to my first item last night

[@stuffhereprojects]

Very good points. The eBay scammers are there, having experienced a couple myself, but completely agree with not letting that fear stop you from having a great business!

[@susanrossiter6766]

Thought this was brilliant. This applies to everyone globally and I’m in the UK. I started my eBay as a hobby a few months ago so consider myself new to the idea. The only thing I would add is that I always post/ship using a ‘tracker’ service, most people are genuine and honest but you’ll always get the odd one whose not so I cover myself and my buyer. Good selling.

[@Alpha-ms9nj]

Good call on that, Insurance is a good idea as well for pricier items.

[@mgt9491]

I'm about to set up my store and this is very valuable information

[@UnorthodoxStance]

Glad I found your channel. Good info.

[@markharris9040]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@danielguida6908]

Good video! Tons of helpful information. I feel like its a lot of stuff that should have been common sense but nonetheless I just needed someone to tell me what a dummie I am and how unprepared i was to sell on ebay. Im just a part timer but i have ran into almost every pitfall you covered. Thank you so much!!

[@davidov31]

Really useful insights guys, thanks a lot!

[@dallybaby41]

I'm just starting as a source of some extra $$ when I retire. Thank you so much! This was really helpful.❤

[@cjbailey584]

This is an awesome video. Thank you so very much. New subscriber now!!

[@Rizik1986]

Great information! I'm going to try an EBay store soon.

[@juantovar4287]

All 10 points where spot on ❤ my weakness is paying more for shipping and not posting as much but thanks to you and other resellers I got a great stock pile waiting for me to list 😅

[@MovinOn2222]

I think a bit of a stock pile is necessary for winter when no garage sales, illness keeps you from going out, not finding good inventory…