A BIG Mistake For Ebay Sellers

[@justdiane1875]

Start like i did a year ago by selling your own stuff that's sitting in your garage - closets. I made a lot of bad sourcing buys but I am getting smarter love your channel

[@TheOldMansPicks]

When watching picker videos, I watch what they don't pick almost as much as they do pick.

[@loviedebiasio8864]

First time resellers should start with things they already own to get use to listing and selling and not be worried they have to make so much money. Also to get use to the shipping and packaging. Also researching if items sell or not and getting sold comps

[@otnipdrofflips6893]

Best advice I can give a New Reseller is! Don't start a KZbin Channel, unless you enjoy doing it. It takes time away from doing the picking and listing.

[@WellnessWizdom]

So does watching KZbin channels.

[@otnipdrofflips6893]

@WellnessWizdom LOL, so true 👍 🤣 😂

[@bobbiellison4315]

​@@WellnessWizdom Haha I just comment that!

[@TrailerTrashFlips]

​@@WellnessWizdomIt's not a waste of time if you watch/listen to KZbin *while* you work.

[@Nana_Tink]

Great information. I've been selling on eBay since eBay started and I'm still learning, making mistakes but keep moving forward. Awesome sales. Love your videos.

[@voodoopat5518]

I totally agree with starting with things you may already have. That’s what we did. Zero overhead 😀. After that it’s best to focus on things you like, or are interested in. If you like the category, you are more likely to do better research and get things listed. Beyond that, realize that reselling is a grind, and requires a good deal of work and creativity. But it can be fun and profitable!

[@jbaker6626]

Before everything ask yourself if you can afford to do this as either a hobby or a career? Do an inventory of what you already have and would like to sell. Research sold comps, and watch KZbin resellers. Then think about where you can source that merchandise. Learn the ins and outs of shipping. Like any business if you aren’t enjoying it you probably won’t be successful.

[@83bamagal]

Some silverware does well for me as well as Cutco knives. My favorite is vintage glass… basically anything vintage. However, last year I came across some old Ebony magazines when helping clean out an old building. These were from the 50’s and 60’s. Got them for free. I have done really well with those. Since then, I pick up specialty magazines such as horse or car magazines. They do great too… but COMP them!

[@jasteimel79]

I started on Poshmark in 2019 with a bunch of NWT activewear that I purchased for myself on clearance along with a number of other lightly used clothing items (also mine). Easy shipping and learned about taking good photos and making good descriptions.

[@BrucePSquirrelOfficial]

Tell new eBay sellers to sell stuff from their house first. That's how I started.

[@catwhisperer968]

I agree 💯 %. New sellers never buy. Sell stuff from your home apartment. Ask family friends for anything they may be willing to get rid of so you can learn from. DO NOT BUY until 25 positive feedback score. It will take you 6 months to get there. Start with 1 item a day then increase until you reach the feedback score. Organization & Consistency is key

[@BrucePSquirrelOfficial]

@catwhisperer968 of course, you do have to prepare to become emotionally detached for some things. I sold things from my house that were over 20 years old and they had become valuable.

[@Beatz0-dn9pj]

It doesnt take you 6 months to get 25 positive lol just buy 100 1 dollar items ​@catwhisperer968

[@nicholesynek8041]

Good points - I'm not deep into reselling but when I very first started - I bought things at online auctions and FILLED A U HAUL like 5 years ago. I got so overwhelmed with the GARBAGE I bought that I didn't want to keep reselling. I've since liquidated most of it all through yard sales I have a renewed since of love for reselling - but the overwhelming amount of buying wrong was crushing. And my family was annoyed because I wasn't listing . I had so much crap I couldn't list.

[@CalicoEarth]

Thank you for saying this. Same thing happened to me

[@tinarienstra216]

I am an antique booth seller mostly. I am getting my feet into eBay 20+ listing (I work another job too). This past week I sold 4 items 😁👍❤️

[@kristenyurek4490]

Advice for new resellers would be to realize that what works for one reseller doesn't mean it will for everyone. For example, I'm a slow lister 😅 and no matter how many videos I watch on how to speed it up it just doesn't work for me. So, now I'm only listing higher end items on eBay that make it worth my time, and holding open houses (Christmas one coming up) for family, friends, and the local homeschooling community. I offer items I don't list on eBay at these open house sales at reasonable prices, usually at 50% below eBay prices. It's less time-consuming and less stressful than taking pics, listing, packaging, and shipping, and I enjoy it a lot more! As a side note, I'm a hobby reseller, so I do have the freedom to experiment like this unlike most resellers. I think resellers have to adjust and find out what works for them, whether it's eBay, Whatnot, garage sales, or a combo of selling platforms.

[@FarmGurlScavengerNoel]

HAY Kevin, boy, where to start! Definitely find a good KZbin channel that can and will teach you all the stuff! If they don't understand the backend of eBay aka Seller hub, shipping, the rules etc., there will be trouble, as you know. I have tons od deep dive teaching and catagory videos in my LET'S TALK ABOUT IT Playlist. I sell mostly Vintage, i am in the business of selling Memories as well as saving the Vintage. Learn how to do the sell through, how many listed vs how many sold and the time it takes to sell the item. Clothing will always sell for sure however its a hard road for sure. NEVER BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP, there are many many wonderful re-sellers out there who are very knowledgeable and helpful, and mostly get it listed. Great video ❤️‍🔥👩‍🌾

[@brooke1581]

My best advice is to check the date of the reselling articles or videos you watch about what sells. Because of trends, older videos can misdirect you just because it is passed. But some still hold good learning info so don’t discount them outright.

[@ncdawn1]

My first advice would be to start with things that are small , not breakable and easy to ship. I see Post where people are just getting started and they're trying to figure out how to ship a lamp or something big.

[@susanphelps9674]

I would also say start with one platform. I started with Ebay for around 6 months learning the things I needed to do to make a listing before venturing to other platforms. Learning how to take good pictures also helps.

[@kayzee-su9kh]

Exactly 💯 I am doing the same almost a year ...

[@LilRed59]

Good Morning, Resellers. I really need advice on shipping a little cheaper. eBay uses USPS and I do calculated shipping which to me is very expensive,. I’ve not dabbled in trying other because the honest truth is “ I’m afraid too, I’ve only been reselling 6 months, and I’m inexperienced at shipping, but lately I’ve noticed it is being ridiculously higher. Kevin, I love your channel and your advice on everything and you are not so wrapped up in your own self to share your knowledge of things, I appreciate you knowledge, you families involvement in the business, your pets are extremely blessed and that make me so happy, I am a vivid animal lover!! But could you or anyone that watches, help me out on the shipping…..please and thank you for sharing your family, pets, and knowledge with the community. Love y’all! Many blessings! Julie

[@Spkupnow]

Me if my item is heavier then then 1lb ship I ship Priority mail. Have a weigh machine. Try using the smallest box. Type in measurements of your box if usining USPS. Sometimes I split the shipping cost and add it to cost of my item and charge the buyer one price for shipping.

[@Beatz0-dn9pj]

If you think you're going to be able to ship stuff for less than $6 a package then good luck every single one of my packages is around $6 so even if you sell $10 items you're only making like a couple bucks

[@dolfinwriter5389]

Seeing the dogs wrestling was a joy! I buy the copper bottom pans if I can get them cheap. I found a Revereware at Goodwill a couple months ago that we actually kept for ourselves, and I saw another one this last week that I passed up; as you all know, Goodwill prices that stuff at like $13 minimum, and that's a deal breaker. Not for reselling, but I also found several pieces of a Saladmaster set recently that I know I could sell for a very nice profit, but I kept them for our kitchen somewhat out of nostalgia but also because I know they're good stuff and they will always be worth money. I remember when my parents bought a brand new set about 55 years ago. My dad just gave me the all stainless steel hunting knife and sheath that came with that set, and now I have two of those. I always pick up name brand remotes (Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, Samsung, etc.), when I can get them less than $1, IF it's not terribly disgustingly dirty, and the battery compartment is not badly corroded and has the battery cover. I pick up good new tools, and vintage name brand tools. I especially look for old names no longer in business like Keen Kutter. When Walmart puts kids' school backpacks on clearance, I grab up those with Minecraft and other popular themes. They may not sell right away, but the 25 backpacks I bought on clearance for $2 last year, I sold every one this year for $18 because Walmart's price for NEW Minecraft backpacks was $25. I don't see many Zippo lighters, but I would pick up probably every one I can find--especially Korean War vintage and earlier are HIGHLY collectible. Even if they don't work, they can probably be repaired and made to work with minimal effort, OR sold for parts to someone who does restorations and repairs.

[@Spkupnow]

❤ The intro and always the information (knowledge) you give. I mostly resell sell graphic print shirts & hoodies rare Vintage and some modern because I like them. some high qualty shoes, nostalgia items and certain type of clothes in bundles from platfoms. Start with things you have and you will soon grow. Make sure you look things up before you buy them. Some things are pretty but, are worth nothing.

[@kaellarue]

I’ve learned that what works for one seller might not work for another. I can easily sell some brands that reseller friends have sit in their inventory for a long time.

[@glitterwitch718]

I agree with this so much ❤

[@teresaann1475]

My best advice is to start at home,sale what you don’t want at home! Then gradually get in to sourcing..

[@CatIndovina]

Great video! A recent ebay sale for me, not knowing how fast they sell, was a Jellycat plush cat. I paid $3, and it sold for $94.99 free ship.

[@TheLuigi69]

What's a stink bug? 🤔 soz I'm from the 🇬🇧 I've heard it a lot of late , thank you Kevin Turner Reagan & CW Momma 💙💙💞💞

[@toxichazmat5785]

An underrated tip I have for new sellers is to buy things you don't mind researching, photographing, listing and shipping because it turns into a much bigger slog if you are listing awkward items you don't enjoy looking at or learning about. You don't have to like listing it but you shouldn't mind listing it. I stay away from a lot of big blankets and women's dresses because I actively dislike doing the work associated with them. There is so much stuff out there to pick up and resell, you can be willing to leave an item for someone else to resell... Also, you just have to broaden your knowledge base from what a lot of newer resellers know is valuable. Everyone knows vintage band t shirts, video games, horror movie VHS, 80s sports stuff sells well. You want to be the guy flipping vintage bibles and vacuum cleaner replacement parts to get ahead of people with less knowledge. Everyone is on the look out for the obvious stuff! If you're not the first at the sale, the old band t shirts are already gone! But you have the chance to get what the first few people missed if you broaden your knowledge base.

[@heatherheather600]

TYSM new reseller here - RE: retail arbitrage. Flipping Junk guy is great about warning to be careful. The market will be flooded, the price will tank until that inventory is gone and then list yours. I got a great deal on a few NIB bathroom fixtures $4 and hoping for a good payday next year or so 😂. Or use them on my house 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for all the great info

[@OriginalNethead]

When I was new, old jewelry hands said "take pictures as though you have no description (which on eBay's app you might as well not) and write descriptions as though there are no pictures." It's still valid 20 years later. For buying items, KNOW THY STUFF BEFORE BUYING QUANTITIES. Learn what things you're interested in are worth as Kevin said. I was at an estate sale this morning (major mistake on my part going to that one, but whatever) and a lady had a PILE of vintage clothes. They're her niche. No looking things up on her phone, she just knew. Me, I know my stuff and got locked out of what I wanted by high prices and a bad attitude. I wasn't one of the runner's People, so got second-class treatment.

[@DawgVader14]

I bought a Freddie Freeman Funko for $10 a couple of years ago. A week ago he wins the World Series and was the MVP. I sold for $35

[@robertburns7498]

get you some peppermint oil whether its essential oil or whatever. mix it about 30% ratio to water. spray it around all windows doors and around the soffit of the building. Anywhere you think the stink bugs can come in. Do it once a month in spring and fall to keep them and most insects at bay. I was told this and it works. I have no lady bugs and one or two stink bugs in the whole year. It also keeps spiders at bay. If 30% is to strong lower it until it works for you. once you run them off you don't have to make it as strong.

[@cindyjolly9114]

we wore those for snowmobiling in Wisconsin back it the day. One year the lake was frozen by Thanksgiving and we went ice skating.

[@darktoylord]

I sold a Lydia Deets Pop for $75.00. I think I paid $5.00 for it. Got it in a lot. It was a nice surprise.

[@onefootflipper]

I find number sold is more important than sell through rate as long as you are willing to come in at the bottom of the market.

[@gemeni-dreams]

Hi KEVIN 😊 That's a gorgeous JC Penny Snowsuit! I remember those from working at a ski lodge

[@garettanderson6772]

The easiest way to start ebay is to look for the types of things you wanted as kid but never had. Or even if you had it. Expand that to your what your parents were wanting when they were kids and you've figured out ebay.

[@garettanderson6772]

With a phone of course. I was the first guy to have a smart phone at my bins, and it was a game changer.

[@southernflips]

​@garettanderson6772 that's funny you say that. I bought a snoopy Snowcone maker just because I didn't have one growing up 😂

[@shause1]

Love every shirt at 80s tees!

[@Duncans424]

Luv the Saskatchewan license Plate!!!! Great Vids!!! ✌

[@edenmccorcle8021]

Hey Kevin great video always like seeing the sales and hearing the helpful advice. God bless you and your family.

[@BayouBelleVintiques]

Definitely sell what you love to start with & I Agee don’t start KZbin channels at the same time! Have a thick skin, be prepared for it to take time to get started & be prepared for some lessons! Don’t be afraid to reach out to other resellers for advice, but understand they can’t pick for you or sell for you. Do your research.

[@BayouBelleVintiques]

And it’s work!!!

[@Kathleenthefernwayflipper]

Here’s my best advice. Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s valuable. And an item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If I had a nickel for every time, my sweet husband came up to me at a garage sale to show me something and said “it’s got to be worth a lot of money. It’s very old.!” 🙄❤

[@jerrysmith3402]

Watching your show & made a sell ! I enjoy your show & have learned a lot. New seller ,not a year yet.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

That snow suit is cool!😊

[@collettebarker7394]

I watch several different resellers and they know what their audience and what sells for them. Also, depends on the area or state they live in.

[@glitterwitch718]

Absolutely 💯

[@dragonballz2350]

Ditchit makes online shopping a breeze-no more complicated transactions like Amazon! 😊

[@johnmohl4726]

If you are older (say, early 30s and up), then know that the old days of “everything“ selling for a good prices at auction in seven days are long gone. You need patience and space. Even a highly desirable item may take longer than expected to sell, and you need the storage to keep in the meantime. This doesn’t seem apparent when you buy your first book or record, but does when you have amassed 500 of them over time.

[@glitterwitch718]

This is definitely my biggest hurtle. Because for years I have had storage units that I fill, then have a huge yardsale. However, I fell about 3yrs ago and am now learning to live with a disability. Which now has me sitting on 2 large 12x15 units packed with stuff. I can’t do yardsales anymore because my body won’t allow it so I’m learning eBay & how to sell online. It’s weird how it’s suddenly overwhelming to me when before the fall I could turn those units twice a month. Now I can’t even empty one. And selling online takes longer so I’m having to learn what to sit on and what not to sit on. Just because it will sell in a yardsale doesn’t always mean it will online. I’m 46 now so I’m not getting back to where I was not physically or mentally so I agree so much with your statement.

[@kristenyurek4490]

​@@glitterwitch718So sorry to hear about your disability. Kudos to you for taking on eBay! It is a huge learning curve, for sure. Good luck on cleaning out your storage units!😊

[@LannieLord]

I have been doing thrift stores and garage sales since ...the 1980s. I have stories .

[@random-acts-of-thrifting]

Find items that cannot be found new on retail market.

[@greatlakespicker9970]

Things that always draw a lot of looks...coach purses , video game stuff games , high end tools snap-on S&K ,carhartt clothes ,old star wars stuff

[@LaddFPF]

I’ve been in funkos for years. Lately the only ones that are worth picking up are basically some Pokémon. Mostly if they are exclusives, other than that… horror (like your FNAF) or anime.

[@whitebathroomguy]

Note to new resellers:: watch only current 2024 reselling trends on KZbin...if you see videos from the past or even a few years ago could be out trends...example:: about 6-7 years Tommy Hilfiger vintage mens clothing was hot, but now you can give it away...I highly recommend if you find vintage Tupper, to buy it at a cheap costs, they sell well...good luck

[@tarotfinds]

I sell some Funko pops (exclusives or event items, no point in buying/selling open stock). Sold a Sanrio Kuromi store exclusive chase for 40 bucks a couple weeks ago. In general, I try to sell what I know. When I source I look for things that I would buy for myself or know that others are into. I avoid things I know nothing about. If I'm up in the air on something, I will ask a friend or family member what they think of the item. If I get an enthusiastic response, and the price is right, I grab it. If you sell something you're into, you'll know what people will pay for it.

[@bobbiellison4315]

The stink bugs are crazy right now. Here in Tennessee at least

[@gemeni-dreams]

That's some sweet sound advice! Go in looking not for buying! No pressure and you can perhaps find amazing things? ✅

[@staciemj74]

Jinkx Monsoon, it’s a drag queen funko pop. 😂

[@susanphelps9674]

Love your videos.

[@NorthupsTreasures8.02]

Funko pops do sell, I sold a chandler bing from friends for $21,and a Pain/Panic dual pack from Hercules for $82 plus a few for $10-$15

[@glitterwitch718]

Wow those are awesome sales great job 👏🏻

[@popharbor3604]

Funko Pops definitely don't sell like they used to, but I've sold 8 for $20+ in the last month: Milton the Toaster Ron Swanson dancing Pinhead A Quiet Place Monster Madame Leota GITD Oompa Loompa Elvira on sofa Stitch on the Peoplemover

[@Animaldrummerpunk]

Everybody collects something whether it’s snails, plates, frogs and even funko pops. The problem you’ll have is box condition and shipping. It’s hard to compete with resellers that are ok with losing profit after selling fees and shipping. I can’t collect a funko that I bought for $12 and someone is ok with selling the same one for $12 free shipping. Now some I could sell for way higher since collectors dictate price. I would say do your research and don’t knock funkos because there is just as much value as all the other stuff you’re peddling.

[@linall2345]

I put my store on vacation and I was gone for 9 days and had 10 sales of my old stale stuff! 😂

[@onefootflipper]

Dead on Kevin, the only thing that saves Funko Pops is the crossover collectible aspect. When I specialized in arcade games the games that attracted non-arcade people were often the most valuable like Journey (the band) and 720 (every skateboard shop in America wanted one of those machines).

[@tomdodge5198]

In need of a little oil on the commonwealth cabin door hinges. 😀

[@commonwealthflipper]

It's folksy though

[@ThePickingLarker]

I sold a Jack Skellington on Train Funko for $22 a couple of weeks ago. It was seasonal though.

[@carlagraca6022]

Kindness and compassion should know no boundaries, political or otherwise. That's what's the most important and that's why I love watching you're channels. Another great video Kevin!

[@DB-ws2lp]

Sold 2024 MOTH He-man #`006 Chase for 40 plus shipping. Also sold some nfl pop for 20 plus shipping. You just have to know what to pickup and get less than 3 bucks

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Good morning part 2. Hugs again.😊

[@susanphelps9674]

I do well in the Carhartt and vintage nato from the war. Jewelry also sales well for me.

[@bobbiellison4315]

Happy to hear about the jewelry. I'm starting to dabble and notice ebay is super flooded with jewelry. I'm thinking how will anything ever get seen?

[@susanphelps9674]

@@bobbiellison4315 Some take longer than others. But I willing to wait. Still work a fulltime job. But my jewelry is the top seller among the ones I mentioned.

[@meganwatkins6631]

Look for branded items, look carefully for flaws and damage.

[@KsBlonde]

I sold a Paul McCartney Funko Pop for $55 plus shipping. I paid $3 at a garage sale.

[@williamrus-o4y]

I stay away from Funko pops, Funko pop buyers are extremely critical and will pop negative feedback or expect a partial refund. I suppose loose pops are a safer bet.

[@artisan_james]

i like amiibo more than funkos overall...

[@susanseifert925]

As always, very educatiinal😁😁😁

[@joshualuissaldivar8069]

Great video , Thx for sharing

[@LukeEdwards18]

Do you still use list perfectly? If not. Why? If yes, why?

[@autumnmcewing9211]

I wish you would hire 1 full time helper it would help you out with your free time enjoy some of your hard work ❤ I think it would pay off quickly 😊

[@ThriftedSpirit]

Poor Pepper. I don't do the sell-through rate just which number is more

[@zachbitango]

I found a one of a kind game worn olympics 2008 Team USA jersey, I have asked several big name companies that auction items like the jersey and got all different price points.. some said 2500-10k , others said 2k-6k. And the offers I have gotten are under $750. So I guess what I am saying is the item is only worth someone will pay for it or should I hold it and just refuse to sell it for less than $2k ? Also what are your thoughts on whatnot now? I wanted to sell unauthenticated jerseys and some other random stuff on there but I watched the video "Whatnot Sellers Hurting Ebay Sellers", Still feel same way or? Thanks, Zach.

[@carlaspillers]

I sold 5 Kuromi hot topic funko pops for around 30 each 😊

[@jj-fl505]

We sold a Funko POP Animation Adventure Time Jake the Dog #1074 for $30.00 on Oct. 3rd. Unfortunately the other 15 or so we have are just sitting on a shelf collecting dust.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Yup. Gotta get the right ones

[@bettymunguia2136]

Hi Kevin 😊😊

[@peggydixon5864]

Let there be light

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Im sad popping fresh is going away. My niece bit mine.😊

[@rollingwithstones]

How did I miss that Power Rangers light and why didn't you tell me about it????

[@vynilrob9719]

I'm a one-time niche seller trying to sell my comic collection. Not looking to buy more books to resell. Professional resellers, what say you?

[@LindaMosena]

Dave keeps leaving the Tupperware on the tables at garage sales, what is wrong with him?

[@kims8642]

Mischievous Pepper👍

[@Mark-y2f9i]

I always look for cameras.

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

My husband just purchased 2 old style Cannon cameras from 30 years ago. He used them when he was younger and swears by them. As he says if it worked back then it’s worth buying it now instead of the cheap ones now. Wishing you many sales.

[@daveh5605]

Why is it I can't change a shipping method from the standard usps selection to say UPS ? or does this have to be set every time in shipping preferences ?

[@commonwealthflipper]

If you do flat rate cost and put in standard shipping you can.

[@thecassiebee]

I sold a dragon ball z funko pop for $45 new in box

[@bobbiellison4315]

Here's another BIG mistake reselling... spending all your time watching reseller KZbin videos, telling yourself you're getting an education while you could be doing actual work to list your items. Like photographing all the items you have set up in your garage, ready to go...just as an example. Guilty 😂

[@Treasure-Hunting-Daydreams]

You can listen to KZbin resellers while taking pictures and listing your items. I do that all the time.

[@bobbiellison4315]

@Treasure-Hunting-Daydreams I wish I could! I'm a horrible multitasker. Can't even listen to anything while doing ANYTHING else. It's just background house at that point.

[@josh33025]

As a clothing and shoe reseller just the look of an item usually tells me it's good. With shoes if it has loud designs and colors you should look it up. Plus if the shoe is in great used condition that usually means it's an expensive shoe and the previous owner cared for them. The feel of fabrics for clothing is another giveaway you just have to know by experience what each fabric type feels like.

[@88picks54]

👍

[@todaresq]

Recent Funko Pop over $20 for me was Bernie Sanders. Still on the hunt for Hillary and Donald.

[@LannieLord]

Big Mistake for Ebay Sellers? Using GOODWILL as your MAINE SOURCE !!!!!!!!! Move on folks.

[@Opochtli]

Wowoww

[@CathrineIndovina]

Second? WOW!!

[@cashtangoproductions7308]

Don't help new people out. What other industry gives trade secrets out for free?

[@kaellarue]

I’ve learned that what works for one seller might not work for another. I can easily sell some brands that reseller friends have sit in their inventory for a long time.