Answering The Question That Critics Always Ask About Youtube Ebay Resellers

[@SerenitySharesStuff]

How could anyone hate you? You are so genuine, raising a lovely family, generous with your knowledge and love your pets. You would perfect if you had pet cows.🐄🐄🐄

[@commonwealthflipper]

To be honest I’m not a fan of one of the cats. 😉

[@theegunslinger4644]

These videos you make just prove how great america is. People have no clue how lucky we are. Thanks Kevin.

[@commonwealthflipper]

No doubt

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

I think they do.

[@shalyndria]

Love this episode. Those who want to disbelieve always will but those who know.. know. For those of us in the know.. reselling is so much fun and such an adrenaline boost. What you said about getting excited each time you hear the cha-ching is spot on. I still have a childlike reaction every time something sells.

[@ahalliday76]

I appreciate the transparency about your reselling vs. social media earnings. I have a family member who has a very large KZbin channel and I know the amount of work that goes into creating content. I appreciate your style and knowledge that you share with the audience. Keep up the good work!

[@AnnapolisGirly]

Kevin, it’s so refreshing to get the energy from your channel. Lots of YT videos can make EBay seem like a very bad place, and I watch them too, but I like your positive personality.

[@ThriftingandThriving]

It was so nice seeing you at the Thash to Cash in Orlando. I want to thank you for coming over to our table asking us and everyone else at our table if we were enjoying ourselves and if our meals were ok. Your an A+ host! Thanks for having us.

[@commonwealthflipper]

You are very welcome.

[@Livinginthe901]

You should consider taking the entire family to Florida several times a year. When garage sales stop in your area take a trip. The kids could still do their school in the mornings. Get a Uhaul to bring back everything you buy. You could hit the markets, yard sales, and stores. Check the rentals that would accommodate the family and during the off season you will get a better rate. You can buy groceries and cook at the rental. With as much as they have during your off time at home you will cover the trip plus make money.

[@MrSaddie123]

All my yrs on youtube and watching reselling content my #1 pet peeve is to gain my respect you must be generally honest about your intentions and that is why you still make the short list of people I still watch, when I hear people say "My #1 reason for this channel is to help others" I just want to throw my shoe at the screen because I know 99.9% of the time this is just not true nor would it be true if I was to build a following to be fair. Always a pleasure friend stay you!

[@commonwealthflipper]

No doubt. If this channel didn’t make money I would not do it. Thanks for sticking around as long as you have. I appreciate you.

[@YvonThriftyRich]

amen Mr. Saddie Thank you for saying it outloud LOL

[@dunderwood1000]

Hello Kevin, I am a retired Safety Director for a major Charter service and I don't like the idea of you driving while reading your questions. Distracted driving is a major cause of accidents on the road. However I still love your shows. Just something to think about 😮😮😮.

[@Wendy-Go-0411]

Yes, watching you filming and driving was frightening!

[@chrisking9228]

You're a real joy

[@commonwealthflipper]

Yes I understand. I am pretty careful about when and where but I realize you are still correct

[@michaelbranch1906]

​@@Wendy-Go-0411maybe it was an autonomous vehicle....

[@expertbrian8314]

In addition to being dangerous… if you are ever in an accident the other drivers insurance company could use this video to show that you have a history of vlogging while driving. Not hating- just trying to give you some insight.

[@exhibitdesign901]

Thank you for everything you do to educate and inform us. You have a great relaxed style. I know there is so much hard work that goes on in the background. I am a part time reseller and have learned so much and amazed at how much you share. Thank you!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thank you so much!

[@vintage_alexandreaaa]

I Really like the way you edited this video! I love the conversation in the car and the back-and-forth clips that you inserted throughout the video. It was a nice flow. I also enjoy how genuine your videos always are! I’ve been reselling for about 12 years and I only started watching KZbin and reselling videos for the last two year. It’s always nice to hear the perspective and different ideas within the reselling community! Thank you

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thank you so much!!

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

As an editor, I too like how they're edited. Not a style you see often done well.

[@melissabarker2128]

Love your videos! I am a brand new as of January 1, 2024 part-time reseller and while I am nowhere near ready for all the great monetary avenues you talked about, I am excited about what the future holds for me as a reseller. I can't imagine me having my own KZbin channel but who knows! I love your positivity and encouragement to those of us that are just starting. Thank You!

[@SteveB12345]

Hey Kevin, Regarding the whole numbers thing I don't understand how anyone hates you. You literally give so much knowledge and great information on this channel. You also donate to so many charities and get the community together to do good for others. You are honestly an amazing guy. Regardless of the money you make wherever you make it .. I wish you made more cause you deserve the best 🎉 Great video

[@NickyMiller-ro9pj]

Anyone that could Hate you Kevin is just Jealous please stop saying that I can't wait to watch your videos and you have encouraged me to be a reseller and doing very well at it. Thank you

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thank you Nicky

[@DavidPaul-me4qc]

Takes alot of courage to post a video like this, Love the videos and the great information good luck to everyone and stay positive ✌️❤️

[@_LifeOfKimberly_]

I had a blast at the meet up in Florida. So cool to hang with like minded people. Inspired me to come back to KZbin!

[@ThriftedSpirit]

I think when Dawn/Cary's parents are gone, they might go to FL, it would make good sense for them. You could go to southern GA or West FL and be happier than where Dave is. Jealous of that ice cream! Today I drove 440 miles, 4 good solid estate sales. Tomorrow will be about the same. No yard sales because of the rain 3 weeks straight I think. I also gave out 3 stickers today to pull more people into my store, meet them at the sales. I changed my handle time to the max to stay in top rated, I couldn't go to sales on Thursday and many Friday with 1 day. I LOVED this

[@jessicamuller8579]

I enjoy and appreciate all of the content that you create - especially this channel. Thanks for all you do and for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@shanecarlson6610]

Hi Kevin! Don't worry about the haters! Love your content. You are a resaler and a youtuber, its called multi-stream. Keep up the good work!

[@the.daily.cabbage]

Thanks so much for the shout out! Hope to meet up again sometime in the near future. January has been crazy for us 🙃🙃🙃

[@commonwealthflipper]

Definitely!!

[@oldguyshoes]

Kevin I want to thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. Of course the reality is to find a way to combat the market. I find that keeping your customer service at a premium and sell a good product you can overcome though you must adapt to conquer. You are an inspiration to me and others and I always look forward to your videos and your wise insights. Keep up the awesome content and I hope to meet someday. Tell the guys from TTC hi.

[@hazenreadswithmommy1124]

Thanks for your openness with numbers. I’m kind of a nerd with stuff like that and enjoy it. Plus my husband does content creation and I do reselling so I find it helpful and interesting. Thanks again!

[@katiepresby9224]

I think you handled the question (income/sources) very well. Actual "numbers" are nobody's business, but it was a helpful explanation of how there can be various sources of income -- and all of them take plenty of hard work!

[@MarkymarcLasVegas]

Thank you Kevin for all you do and share. I hate the haters.

[@trashypandathrifts]

Oh my gosh, you would have been my favorite teacher. I have always loved ancient history and teaching it to my kids.

[@lesliecpf]

I personally feel, your income and where it comes from is no ones business but yours. I understand wanting to be transparent which is something relatively new because of social media platforms paying active channels that bring in watchers etc. But still, it is no ones business where or what your get paid. And of course your watchers are going to buy from you and if you did buy items to attract buyers on social media platforms, good for you! I think you have done an amazing job, marketing your "business" in many forms. Keep up the great work!

[@kevinboblitt1869]

Love the Q and A. I would make it a regular thing. Once a quarter? Always enjoy the videos!

[@joeykirby2274]

Many times when I go to print my shipping label, Priority is cheaper than Ground Advantage. I will always upgrade the shipping if it is cheaper.

[@shoppingwithsheryl]

It is so nice of you to share your experience, so we can have some real expectations of what COULD be. Of course it all comes down to the individual.

[@rhoward295]

I loved your candor, so thank you!

[@rebeccamasters3943]

Really like this format where you filmed the topic part of the video separately from the shipping part! So much easier to follow your topic.

[@jewellstoller]

This is my favorite of all your channels as well! There's a little bit of everything going on here and I feel like I get the most valuable information from it❤ thank you for all your great information and yes yes I watch trash to cash 😂🍍 guilty pleasure - you guys are hysterical

[@commonwealthflipper]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@fisher46789]

If somebody buys a expensive guitar that’s rare for example …they don’t care about the shipping cost as long as it reasonable .I always use calculated shipping based on address for the larger higher cost items.

[@novascotiancelt5218]

Hi Kevin, I put the eBay generated packing slip with the order as it has a QR code for my store and I write a note on the bottom. Thanks for the great video, Randy.

[@themonsterloon1234]

During one of the driving sequences, a commercial came on that started with the sound of a car horn! I was turned away from the screen when it came on, so when I heard the horn, I honestly thought someone had honked at you!

[@jeremyphillips6229]

The internet can be vile so dont let the small minority of loud negative voice drown out all the positive. Anyone who doesn't have a poor mentality should be able to appreciate diversifying streams of income. If not, thats why they are still poor and broke and project on others that they actually envy. Im glad for all the people out there that look to share their success to teach, inspire and motivate others. There is zero value brought by negative opinions and tons of value your content brings. Thanks for doing what you do and keep it up.

[@One-Eyed-Willys-Rich-Stuff]

Goonies and Ghostbusters are two of my favorite movies ever

[@Joni-ux5rf]

Idk why you have haters my goodness you have given out such great information, hell you helped me make over $1500 on sealed VHS . And I’m old school too about telling ppl your income it’s nobody’s business 😡 I hate when someone asks how much you paid for something ( I’m talking a car or house etc) Thanks for all that you do !

[@felixquirindongo9173]

Hello Kevin. The reasons to do free shipping, for example, that Bluejackets book sold for $110 not $100, and eBay doesn't take the real final price (item + shipping) into account when you look for comps. Also, returns are paid for by the buyer. Keep up the good work.

[@jamesfinley2463]

Kevin really liked this vid alot! You are a amazing person with people! Keep on picking! JIMBO

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thanks a bunch!

[@tdiddy2579]

Beautiful trailer!!

[@BE19971]

I have a Ph.D. That job is my full time job. I think doing reselling full-time plus doing social media would be challenging. I resell as a hobby because I enjoy it. One of my high school best friends, who also has a Ph.D., also starting reselling as a hobby. We live in different states and sell completely different items. We both enjoy shopping and finding the gems. I also think of reselling as a way to be green, in a way, since there are so many products out there that might otherwise end up in the landfill. I reuse most of my packaging from my own deliveries and get it from thrift stores.

[@daisyblooms4813]

Kevin, thanks for the answer about shipping! I'm trying re-selling but figuring out best practices for shipping costs is really confusing to me. So any info you give is appreciated. I want to shift the cost of shipping to the buyer but don't want to over-charge them. It sounds like I might need to figure out flat fee shipping. Thanks again.

[@carriew172]

You can pass your ebay discount on calculated shipping on to the customer, this is what I do to try to stay competitive

[@PatDees]

American Pickers make more selling t-shirts off the popularity of their show - what's wrong with that ? The issue of Busting your chops of the pineapple leaves me worried that what started as a joke amongst friends allows strangers to take it to far and say things they shouldn't. Your putting in the work for the social media and reaping the rewards - good for you ! American Pickers selling 1 million dollar worth of t-shirts doesn't make them any less entertaining or pickers. They are using their fame to make more money - isn't that part of the American Dream ? Ok Kevin enjoyed the conversation - take care.

[@trobarge]

Two things you can do to get repeat buyers 1. Send a coupon when someone buys. 2. Send out a news letter each week to subsribers.

[@jennyarduser3096]

Great video!! The pineapple clip made me laugh!!! Great fun when you are all together!!

[@winter-antiques-vn7dy]

I love this channel a little more than your other

[@zeppmom]

Such a great video. So interesting!! I hate it that others out there choose to tear down people. What is the benefit?! Kevin you do so much good theu tour life's work (YOU, really means, tou, your wife, tour kids, your dad the dogs, the cats...etc...🤣) Just to YOU. Don't let the naysayers get your goat. 😁

[@ShuggsComicsandStatues]

Wow Mate! Driving while on the Phone, you would be nicked within 5 Minutes if you were in the UK

[@oriondx72]

plus if you do free shipping they cant give you 1 star on shipping rating. I always do free shipping in the long run its works.

[@ayeargan8519]

Great video! Who cares about the haters! Love watching your videos and your family.

[@GratefulDadATX]

Ya know- I actually thought Commonwealth Picker was copying your Commonwealth Flipper channel- so I never bothered to check because I'm loyal to you and this channel ( and a select few others) lol. Good to know.

[@onemanstrash8233]

I am 62… talking about salary was absolutely an offense that would get your fired quickly! Now I know why.. I trained 15 “kids” one year… they all made 10k more than me just because they had a degree… heck, one was a degree in animal psychology… yep.. I had been in banking from age 16 ( thru a school program) and had years of knowledge in most departments… but I had no idea! Thank you for sharing what you did! That was more than gracious of you!! Oh… don’t ask how I found out what they were making… I will take that to my grave… 😂

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol. Now I just have to know

[@whodidit99]

Employers want to keep employees ignorant about salary to exploit their ignorance and pay them less than what they are worth. If a co-worker who is doing the same or lessor job and is making more than you are, knowing his salary will give you the knowledge to protect yourself. At my former place of employment before I went full time as s reseller almost everybody revealed their bonus, and nobody got fire. Remember, the policy forbidding revealing salary is for the benefit of your employer, not the employees,.

[@onemanstrash8233]

@@whodidit99 Oh YES! That is exactly what I was saying! I worked like a dog.. completely loyal… was with the same bank 25 yrs… but had no idea that I was making so little because they actually “made an example” out of someone one year for telling their salary so all of us who had kids to feed kept our mouths shut! You are completely right!!!

[@jeremyphillips6229]

Today's day and age the way things are set up is a shame and in reality only benefits people who change jobs about every 3 years. Companies try extremely hard to keep us ignorant, specially long time employees who often make around the same or even less than the new hires while the company acts like they just can't do more for you. Your better off gaining some skills and experience then taking that to the next job and jumping your pay more immediately than the last job would of slaved you 5 more years to touch. It's the o ly way to effectively play their game. My last job I was at 10 years in a specialized position built around me. Yet we're hiring new employees for the same rate for the most baseline position I originally started at before growing the department and eventually becoming my own department. They kept me just broke enough to spe d years at a time trying to financially be able to take the next leap. Finally I left there and within an hour landed a job doubling my salary. That really freed my mind and was immediately able to start thinking about future possibilities now that the mountains I faced were now mole hills. Now I'm gearing up to set up my ebay store and an etsy store this year and will also be able to do my spring striped bass charters finally. Can't wait to be fully self employed by next year and a sole proprietor of 3 businesses.

[@onemanstrash8233]

@@jeremyphillips6229 Congrats Jeremy!!! I am old now and look back on all the money I lost by being “loyal.” But in my day (I am 62) you thought your company would look out for you. Nope.. but they were much better to us than all the other banks. When I was younger I would change jobs once every 18 months or so because we got paid by the month in banking. I would make $800 a month ( yes.. that was starting salary for tellers in the late 70’s early 80’s) I would go to the next bank and say I made $1000. They would give me $1200. And so on.. you have the picture I bet. But when I got older and my babies were my husband and my first priority, I was a very loyal employee. As I said… 25 yrs at my last job. I had a surgery that left me disabled and had to go on disability for a while. They were very good to me so I will never regret my actions in that but I don’t encourage that kind of loyalty today. I tell younger people that ask this: Your skills and knowledge are all you have to sell.. GET THE MOST FOR THEM but never forget how much BENEFITS PLAY INTO YOUR SALARY!!

[@gemflipper]

I still have my Ricky Van Shelton hat from when he played at the shoreline a few decades ago up here in the Bay area, CA! Oh yeah I can't live anywhere where I can't get to the beach pretty quickly or the snow for that matter

[@fourrosethrifters]

I don’t have KZbin or any other social media, I have an eBay store and yes it was very slow the first 2 yrs but I kept at it, I promote everything and I believe that helped me greatly, the last 3 months were my highest sales ever. I also price a little lower I refund unused shipping over $2. I had no idea the amount of time needed to keep up an eBay store, I put in a lot of hours into watching resellers because I’m still learning and watching resellers like Commonwealth Picker, It is truly invaluable when trying to resell. So with this all said and done I forgot the point I was trying to make😂😂😂

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol. Thank you for commenting and best of luck to you

[@dunderwood1000]

I don't promote anything and the last 3 months have been the best in 17 years of reselling.

[@oddmanoutprops9391]

If BRM wants a beach, she gets a beach. Make it happen

[@unclegreenskatesoda9570]

Great content as always, hey man, history is SUPER interesting, people who don't agree just haven't heard the right stories or associate 'history' with being bored at a desk with a drab teacher going through the motions. You should work more history knowledge into your videos, it's interesting stuff.

[@esmelovesvintage]

Good day! 😃

[@onlyluvisreal6691]

The flooding in San Diego right now is nuts!

[@karentingler4937]

You more than Deserve all the income you receive from the various streams!!!!

[@PdiddytTube]

when I am buying on ebay I always sort buy lowest price + shipping (but then take a look at pictures to make sure the item is in good condition)

[@kimberlygorcey4290]

when I first started on ebay, I just list the item with lots of photo, titled it, described it and listed it with what I thought was a fair market price(probably below what others would have listed it for, but I thought was fair), then let ebay buyers do the rest. if I got views or watchers then okay but I didn't worry about it until it sold.

[@bettymunguia2136]

Good morning Kevin and family 😊

[@catwhisperer968]

You need to check out Georgia islands. St Simon’s st Mary or Tybee island. You are less than an hour from Florida st line & Savannah & Hilton head are less than a day trip. Islands can be quite or if you like the college town try Statesboro far enough from hurricane season 😜

[@ThriftESaver]

I am a reseller… calculated shipping has changed (at least for me) since around November’23… eBay is charging my buyers exact shipping cost -or- LESS! Not sure what to do besides inflate the weight to make sure the actual cost or covered & hopefully a little more to cover fees

[@WellnessWizdom]

You go into your account settings and turn off this feature.

[@patland1762]

I grew up in So Cal too and left 34 years ago. I have no desire to return after living in a smaller place in the Southeast where people actually know my name. Sourcing isn;t worth crazy!

[@ghill628]

The irony, right as you're in the middle of the spiel about not wanting to have many commercials the video cut to a commercial. Not complaining, but the irony was so thick it could have been cut with a knife. 😂

[@Makeitcountflips]

How do you ship on the road? What return address do you use and can you drop off packages at any post office?

[@rollingwithstones]

Even if you make more income on social media, without reselling you wouldn't have content for a KZbin channel. I see it as symbiotic relationship and you can't really separate the numbers.

[@Jenna.Im.Just.Saying]

The Eneman was sorta kinda wholesale purchase.

[@ActingAFoolForYou]

I think my store would do better if I was better at promoting it. I do mention it often on my largest KZbin and on my instagram but that gains very little traction. I also recently made a what sold channel but it’s in that similar boat. I was fortunate that the name of my eBay store was available for a KZbin channel both are Fortunate Pickups.

[@whodidit99]

I think the real issue is the reseller KZbinrs who make more money from their KZbin channel, and make videos to get views rather than to help the viewer. I won't name names, but there are many channels that put out junky content - return or lost and found pallets, dumpster diving, etc- that are very successful but of little use to the viewer. I think it's great that you make so much from social media. You put out great content, despite the temptation to pander to the newbie resellers who are the main audience for reseller channels. One suggestion: PLEASE do not use those cheese stock video clips. So many KZbinrs use them and they are really cheesy.

[@guyneace]

Hey Oh!!!

[@yvonna3586]

Hey Kevin, Aussie chick here! I was wondering how different the rules and policies are between eBay US & eBay Aus ?

[@commonwealthflipper]

Great question. I don’t think very much at all

[@greendoorinvestments]

You've done the work to get the fake sales enjoy it

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol

[@NickyMiller-ro9pj]

Wow I had my ffirst experience with mentally challenged person very tuff he gave me horrible feedback before we even spoke I just issued refund and ask eBay to help me rover it doggone guy was so mad and. Hateful but going put it behind and move on. But it's hard believe how Ebay. Just jumps on the buyers side before anything is even talked. About

[@bryanwallace4696]

I saw you were at the Berry Patch, next time you are in the neighborhood let me know I’ll buy you an ice cream!

[@westernkythrifters]

Thanks for approving me on dibdit, great video. Any update on the package from the nut job? God bless you and the family

[@commonwealthflipper]

Soon

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Like always adore all of it😊!

[@LisaShankk]

Great video I'm a newer sub and love all your content ❤

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thanks for subbing!

[@markrandy1000]

Kevin I guess your laws in America are not strong about driving with your phone in your hand. Not a good look 👀 Please be safe and only do it with your phone in a car mount. In Australia it’s not allowed 🚫

[@commonwealthflipper]

It’s not a phone

[@markhoyle2275]

Came actually your channel a few weeks ago. I’ve been home recovering from 2 knee surgeries. It’s been a great way to pass the time. I’ll be retiring in a few yrs. May try some flipping myself. What is that baseball picture that is hung above your TV in your shed

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thank you. Just an old picture I like

[@FlippinMatt]

We all know your leading income is the 1.67% you get from Dibdit 😂

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol

[@dunderwood1000]

I have been doing my KZbin channel for almost 2 years and I am only at 60 subscribers. I'm doing 2 different formats with my Rex Flippers what sold and my We the People format on American History.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Best of luck to you in both endeavors

[@johnnyshags2]

I am baffled that people don’t like you. It’s weird because of how much you do for the community not just the reselling community but your local community as well as charities. It just doesn’t make any sense to me. People need to get a life.

[@commonwealthflipper]

All people gravitate to different personalities. To each their own. I had teachers I loved and others hated. No different in social media I suppose

[@TheJoshGalt]

Question for you Kevin: With that mobile set-up, how do you guys deal with eBay's item location policy? I am asking because I was thinking of doing something similar at a summer home (moving some inventory back and forth).

[@commonwealthflipper]

So far it’s only being used for whatnot and dibdit. My guess is it would be harder with eBay unless you had two accounts. With two different return addresses

[@stevevash4772]

Great video 👍

[@geoffreyg71]

I don't blame you for not giving your numbers out, and I don't think it's a generational thing (easy for me to say, I'm a few years older than you), I think it's just a common courtesy thing- meaning, no one should ever ask you what you earn. If they ask what your greatest source of income is, then fair enough, I guess. But asking for amounts is just rude- I would never give them, either, if I were you.

[@ICYPROFITS]

Wait did you say you mase 431k last year on facebook ...did i hear that right? Thats insane

[@pegedey1291]

I bet Wallen and your son slept well that night!

[@88picks54]

👍👍👍

[@thriftingtiger]

Great answers to some great questions. Can you help me build my KZbin channel too? Haha. Editing videos does take up a lot of time. Sometimes I just want to go sourcing instead and sometimes I get in the grove and edit all day. Keep on going!

[@commonwealthflipper]

600 sq ft apt you do pretty well

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Fake sales. I see humor with that.😊

[@brianklaus2468]

Who, what, where, which, how?

[@commonwealthflipper]

When

[@michaelbranch1906]

Hopefully not after your crash. Is that an autonomous vehicle?​@@commonwealthflipper

[@WellnessWizdom]

Is LeBron James not a real NBA player because he makes more money on endorsements?

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol

[@dunderwood1000]

Mercari is as bad as WhatNot about shipping.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Hate shipping for both but some like it.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

You bet I buy but fake leave us to use it alot. Already heated it😊

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thank you for always watching and fir your support over the years

[@ordiekelleher2641]

@@commonwealthflipper your 😁

[@onemanstrash8233]

QQQ what is the blue book that sold for $100?

[@commonwealthflipper]

Bluejackets manual

[@onemanstrash8233]

@@commonwealthflipper thanks… never heard of that! Looked it up! “The more ya know”

[@vynilrob9719]

What's the name of your intro song?

[@commonwealthflipper]

I really do not know. Sorry