A day in the life of a low end sports card seller

[@thedollarbox]

What is your daily process?

[@belindabrown3672]

I would like to tell you out of the KZbin channels I watch yours by far is the most straightforward and I always seem to learn something each time. I've been selling on eBay for 10+ years. From watching your videos and no longer Goodwill my insert cards. Thanks for showing that every card has some value. I'm not which allows me to sell what I don't want but gives me money to buy for my personal collection.

[@thedollarbox]

I'm so happy to help Belinda! Thanks for always tuning in!

[@tombullard6167]

Always appreciate the content & livestreams so just leaving this hoping it helps with the algorithm to get ya more eyes ya deserve.

[@thedollarbox]

Much appreciated Tom!

[@27Maxx27]

Great Video!!

[@brianc9036]

Thanks for the video I appreciate seeing the process. The only thing I don’t like that everyone seems to do is use the stick and peel labels on a PWE. I’ve noticed when I print directly on the envelopes they are never sent back, the letter scanner at USPS seems to read them better so the ESE tracking is more consistent. Way less of those shipments that don’t update.

[@thedollarbox]

Good to know!

[@brianwisz9006]

Just stumbled across your channel; it’s great so far. I have tons of inventory, do you have any videos on the most efficient way to list individual cards? It’s so tedious. Thank you

[@thedollarbox]

Welcome to the channel Brian! I did make a video on how to list a card in 45 seconds using just your cell phone! It's actually a little out of date so you've inspired me to make a new one!

[@brianwisz9006]

@@thedollarbox I am glad to be of some inspiration! I was actually in traffic when I made that comment, so I didn't have a chance to search your videos. Now you can make one how to make one in 30 seconds or less! lol jk

[@thedollarbox]

@@brianwisz9006 haha. We shall see!

[@joseromero9933]

Awesome video my man

[@thedollarbox]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheFlippingSportsGuy]

nice run through of your day!

[@276SportsCards]

Man it really is such a grind currently up to around 550 listings posting everyday trying to hit 1k listings the hardest part for me so far is sourcing and storage so I can find what I'm looking for fast but been picking up lots that I think will sell recently got a nice insert lot with a price around 15 cents a card and they've been getting lots interest

[@thedollarbox]

A grind for sure. Sounds like you are growing though and figuring it out. Keep it going!

[@ScottGenX]

well i quit using plain white because the rollers they go through at the post office can ruian them. just saying. i've had many cards with roll creases. very hard to see so most people don't notice it. I've been doing what you do for 20 years so far.

[@pixelpalacearcade]

How successful have you been with the business cards?

[@thedollarbox]

If you mean do I get a lot of return business? Yes, I do. The cards also have a link to this channel so i kinda get to double up on their purpose

[@mcam5074]

Hi, do you do this full-time? Approximately, how many hours do you work per day/week on these cards? I appreciate your time and enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@thedollarbox]

Just switched to full time. I work as many hours as I can. I try to work a regular daily 9-5 and then add in hours or switch out hours based on what else is going on. Sometimes I get up at 4 am and work on cards. But I'd say I average about 50 hrs a week

[@mcam5074]

@@thedollarbox I appreciate the feedback, and I do enjoy your channel. Best of luck!

[@eanh4972]

Did I miss the reason you end listings and then sell similar item?

[@thedollarbox]

To get them listed as new again.

[@jasonscardshop937]

Just starting my eBay KZbin card journey if I don’t have a label printer yet can a regular printer and copy paper work for now?

[@thedollarbox]

Yes

[@scottfiscus1431]

Great video

[@thedollarbox]

Thanks for watching!

[@markhernandez3860]

What is the LabelMaker you have? What’s the model number? Thank you.

[@thedollarbox]

Jiose Thermal Label Printer - 4x6 Label Printer for Small Business Shipping Packages - One-Click Printing on Windows Mac Chrome Systems,Support USPS Shopify Ebay etc (Gray) a.co/d/bz5R7cB

[@timotheegoulet1511]

You should get an external display or monitor so you don't have to look at that small screen. That and plug in a USB keyboard and mouse. Just like using a standard desktop.

[@thedollarbox]

Yep. That's part of the business expenses plan this year to upgrade the laptop!

[@MoneyBear78]

I am just getting started myself trying to invest in card that make sense and are in a price range and player that we think would be attractive to people. I just received my label printer, envelopes etc. and am trying to increase the amount of cards I have listed on eBay.

[@thedollarbox]

Awesome! It's a real grind but a great way to hustle

[@David-fv7zg]

Can you comment on profit margins on low end cards?

[@thedollarbox]

Margins are actually really good, usually 5x-10x depending on the card and the ebay fees. But the amounts are small so volume is the only way to make it a sustainable business

[@nik9111]

Why do you end a random lot of listings and then relist the same ones every morning? Doesn't ebay re-list them for you if they don't sell in 30 days? I don't understand this step

[@thedollarbox]

To get them to list as "New listings" it's a very common way to renew old listings

[@keepthehobbyalive3647]

@@thedollarboxdo you end every listing you have or just 200 per day?

[@NewJerseyCardShow]

How are photoing , and adding detailed descriptions for 350 cards “later tonight or early morning” ? lol serious question. Say a listing takes on average 1 minute to upload photos, detailed descriptions shipping, Etc that’s 350 minutes that almost 6 hours with not a second of a break

[@thedollarbox]

Takes me about 45 seconds to list an item. And yes, it's time consuming. I spent about 4 hours to do those 350 listings, give or take a few minutes.

[@sporton1977]

Hello, I just looked at a few of your listings and each one has 2 paragraphs and reads like a story about each card. You must type incredibly fast to put a listing together in 45 seconds. It almost reads like you are using a listing service. Do you use a listing service? I’m luck to do 20-25 listings a day.

[@NewJerseyCardShow]

@@sporton1977 this is the new AI description that automates a description for you but doesn’t go into detail of the cards actual condition, like soft corners, surface wear, creases etc. which is what I was referring to as I feel that’s very important to list rather just writing NM (near mint) or LP(light play) or MP (Moderate play) etc

[@NewJerseyCardShow]

@@thedollarbox if you’re knockin out 350 listings in 4 hours you need to be selling a course as to how. Lol I would literally pay and would love to just watch live for atleast an hour or two to see how you do it lol. That’s insane bro

[@thedollarbox]

@sporton1977 no listing service. That "book" you are reading is the ebay AI description I employ. You can do it right in the app when you are listing

[@NN21360]

Ive veen doing this for 3 momths 8 have 80% low end cards and its rough trying to sell cards for $1.60 , i might be selling about 2 cards a day, id love some advice to boost sales. Im doing promotions, have a store and running specials. doing

[@thedollarbox]

Just keep grinding. Maybe change what you are stocking, sounds like there is low interest in what you are trying to sell

[@skullcrackers187]

My post office told me today i had to pay an extra .40 cents sending a top loader standard envelope. Said it couldn't go through the machine. Anyone else heard this? Send tons that exact same way. Now all of the sudden they say its not allowed 😢

[@thedollarbox]

Just put it back in the mail

[@scottt3286]

I've sent cards in tri-folded cardboard (about 1/4") with no issues

[@korigrooms112]

Can you show me footballball cards

[@thedollarbox]

Yes! We still a ton of football card!