I'm doing the work (even though I don't feel like it today)

[@neilo3476]

You are bossing the youtube content lately!

[@backfromburnout]

@@neilo3476 I wanted to try and stay consistent as last year I failed at doing so and let myself down. So I’m trying my best for three videos a week this year.

[@patriciasakel2977]

Hi Mel! Lol, Thanks for packaging my books so creatively, I can’t wait to get them! I don’t mind sending you extra for the postage. I love cookbooks and am always on the hunt for new to me titles for my canning shelf. I can totally relate to feeling like not doing anything, I was so busy stocking my vintage booths in December, that January has zipped by and I’ve only been to restock twice. But I’ve still got stock to research, tag & price and haven’t felt like doing it. Everything eventually gets done, sometimes it just takes a while.

[@backfromburnout]

Oh thank you so much for purchasing from me!!! I am so grateful and definitely no extra postage costs are required! Thank you thank you thank you x

[@toxichazmat5785]

"once you start doing, the motivation starts coming" so true honestly

[@michellebrickner9307]

I like to call it "The Might As Well" Principal. You go, "Okay, I need to do something. Let's take pictures for this item." You do that and then, "Well, I might as well take pictures of this item, too." Before you know it, task done!

[@backfromburnout]

@@michellebrickner9307 yep!

[@shelleyocallaghan6260]

We do a rolling stocktake. One box or shelf a day. We haven't lost any items since we started doing it. And you catch the "unlisted" items quicker and get them back for sale. It would be such a big job to do it all at once. Once you're on top of it, it's easy to do one shelf a day.

[@backfromburnout]

@@shelleyocallaghan6260 I’d like to do that once I’m on top of it.

[@HowNowBrownCow13]

Mel I started watching your chanel at the start of your big move. I am amazed at the energy one person has and love starting off my day with a cuppa watching Mel :) You really should listen to Tom and get a staff member to help you, we would all miss you if you had a big Burnout. Enjoy your Hike on the weekend 😄

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much for watching me! Im looking forward to a big walk tomorrow :)

[@donnacournoyer6336]

Great job, Mel. I love watching all you vlogs whether they are fast pace or slow. You are doing such a great job. I would love to see you sorting some of the books from the cages. Honestly, I will watch whatever you put out.

[@backfromburnout]

It’s coming this week! Stay tuned, I’ll be filming more of those during the week.

[@FunFindsOutpost]

You are quite inspiring. I’m an everything seller in the US, and I love to watch and listen to your thought process and procedures. I’ve sold a few books over the time, but in the last week, I’ve been able to list 10 books, and 3 have sold already. Non-fiction is hard to find for a reasonable price, so I’m starting to see which books command a higher selling price in the thrift stores in my area.

[@travisadkins3422]

You are doing a great job, everybody needs at least one day a week to unwind and relax to keep sane.

[@stephanierose6575]

I'd love to see your stock take and getting all your shelves organised as you want them. Luv your videos can't get enough. x

[@NicNac_Reselling]

I’m the same too - my husband thinks I hv a girl crush on Mel ha ha

[@lisagolden253]

Motivation is hard for me as well. I work a full time job as well as ebay and Ibjust want to lie down when I get off work. But if I just force myself to go take an hour and take all my photos, then I can sit and relax and do the listings. My goal this year is 100 new listings a week. So far pretty much on track. Thanks for motivating me!

[@Kelly-yk3xd]

Same

[@njerseygrl2]

I agree, not being able to find things is the most stressful part of the business. I'm in the middle of doing my stuff take now I may only get through one 66 gallon bin a day, but I'm getting through it! God bless and carry on you're doing a great job

[@donnathomson_au]

I'm concerned that the more new inventory you're adding, the more buried the lost and unlisted books (the ones taking up space that you dont know aren't currently listed) are getting. I feel like time blocking is essential to get things running efficiently because the cha-ching has the squirrel effect of getting you picking and packing. Turn the sound off and stock take for a couple of hours, do listings and admin for an hour or two, then print labels for new orders and pack, etc. A plan for blocks of time to focus on will help calm the frantic energy.

[@backfromburnout]

@@donnathomson_au new inventory is going onto new shelves so is separate from the already listed items. It’s just finding enough time blocks to work on everything.

[@gaylepuou7214]

I think you should consider inventory now and not wait till you have time next week. You'll always have orders coming in. I'd start with the office and get started with the back end. See if you hire someone temporarily. Maybe your sister or mom can help and of course get paid to help. Its exciting!

[@nancywilbur3463]

I was thinking a temporary worker also just for the inventory job. That person would just focus on one thing, and not be continually distracted by orders and posting, etc.

[@casssmm]

Exactly! Hire some “stocktaker” workers daughter for a day to make some cash. I agree she needs to stocktake now before putting more listings into the store.

[@brianhenry2385]

New SKU System: I thought, when you explained the new SKU plan (in an earlier video) that I understood it, but today you said the new system would be 3 shelves per letter, to eliminate the double numbers, but what you said at minute mark 7:50 left me confused when you mentioned each group of 3 shelves would get a single letter. That implied that rows 6 shelves wide would get two letters each. What i'd suggest, to perhaps keep the system simpler and able to more easily expand, is to give each row (regardless of length) a single letter, starting in the back where the office limited you to currently have 4 rows with only 3 shelves long. Then keep to the single letter per row idea out in the main area where you have rows 6 shelves wide. I suggest it for a couple reasons. At the end of each row (3 or 6 shelves long) you put a single letter starting with A nearest the back of the building. The other side of A would be B, since they are back to back. Then across the aisle you would have rows C & D. (again, back to back) Then the first row of 6 would be letters E & F, then G & H etc. That way you use even fewer letters and don't split any row in the middle with a second letter. You then number the shelves from 1 to 5, from the top down (as you already do) and start at the end of the shelves that are hard up against the side wall. In the back, where they are 3 shelves wide you would have numbers 1-15. Where you have a 6 shelf row you would have 1-30, with number 30 being out by your computer and packing bench. This also allows for easy expansion. If you decide to put a 4th shelf in any of the rows that are currently 3 shelves long, you make them A and B 16-20. Even if you put a 7th shelf across the end, turned sideways to cover the end of Row A and B (rather then 2 more in line) it simply gets the next available numbers and keeps the same convention going. Out by your sorting area, once the cages are gone, if you decide to add more rows and want to keep the number of in those to 3, 4 or 5 shelves, you just give them the next letters and use as many numbers as you need for the shelves you add in. But you keep using one letter per row, rather then two letters, because it's simpler having Row A, B, C regardless of the number of shelves currently in the length. Redoing the entire SKU system is a big task, so whichever new plan you go with, think about expansion and simplicity now, so you only have to do the task once.😉

[@chris_sharp18]

If you’re changing your SKU system I would go to purely numerical, shelf number 1-150 for example, rather than a mix of letters and numbers which get you confused. You also definitely need a pick list when picking and packing orders! You could probably do with putting the store in time away mode for a week to fully do a stock take too…

[@lifestylereseller4398]

Your quiet unmotivated days are still very productive Mel, smashing it!

[@backfromburnout]

@@lifestylereseller4398 trying! Lol

[@cherrystarr8470]

Thank you for the talk on procrastination. I think I needed to hear that today. 😊

[@backfromburnout]

I hope you are feeling motivated now!

[@margaretmacdonald6527]

I would set a target each day... Eg list 50 books... Check inventory of one shelf... Then pick and pack. Etc

[@cynthiawilson6653]

North Carolina native here…love your t-shirt. ❤

[@wildragewildrage7069]

Hehe had a giggle about toms printer , yup big girl pants on and get organised ,loving your vlogs Mel 😄

[@bmabe4454]

Epson Eco tanks use ink, but I have had one for at least 5 years, and yet to have buy ink for it, they have large tanks that are refillable. They come with big bottles of ink. I used this printer when I was reselling and for personal use, too.

[@josephmccallum846]

was packing my orders thinking ill do pics later but listining to you i got 100 items pictuers done thanks

[@pstep691]

Nature is definitely a balm for the soul!

[@katebrady8042]

good job working, even when you don't always have all the motivation. Can't wait for the stock take video - I've been really looking forward to it for some reason, I just think it will be so satisfying! Thanks for your content!

[@adickison97]

I love a good mixed video! Picking, packing, photography, motivational speaking ❤ Thank you Mel! Cant wait for that stock take video 😊 Maybe another work experience day for Mazy to come help 😊

[@toxichazmat5785]

Have you ever thought about doing a more listing focused video, like how you have streamlined your listing process for books that don't have a sold history on ebay?

[@Cindy7777777]

Hey Mel! U are doing so great!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@Ninjianni]

Hi Mel! I can't imagine how much anxiety this must be giving you. I just want you to know we hear you and see you and appreciate you. You got this and I believe in you :3 thank you for not giving up. Stay strong.

[@BreinGames]

Since your shelves on;y go two books deep, you can take a picture of a shelf and inventory it from a computer. What’s more is, iOS has an OCR capability. It will recognize text. And. You’ll be able to select the text on the book and copy the title from the shelf pictures. Should make things super fast to inventory stuff. You’ll just need to develop a process to make sure things are where they need to be…

[@markmumby6682]

Hi Mel, loving the content at the moment. as the mailers are only light boxes you could store them above your office. I think the sku system is the main root of all your problems. You mentioned the other day that you can find books easier if you know the colour. Is it not possible to use that as a coding. Also your isles need to be clearly marked maybe on the back wall so you know where you are. These are just my thoughts. I love your ambition and drive and it motivates me to get things done too. Thank you so much for sharing and keep up the good work

[@ReneeBrown-k1r]

Great video, Mel❤

[@sandradix8833]

Oh Mel, I am in the throws of winter and I hate it. I am in Pennsylvania looking at snow. A drive sounds great! Good luck in your new warehouse. I love your videos

[@jellen7332]

We are in Florida and it’s even cold here we look forward to winter so we can do things outside and this week I am going crazy

[@casiosi]

Hi Mel! You are great to be so determined to keep going, I procrastinate a lot too and you have motivated me. I would love to see some stoke take videos cause it can be a daunting task to go through big amounts of stuff and reorganizing it, it would be instructional and motivating. Keep going!💪👏👏

[@Nana_Tink]

I don't know how you don't get the photos mixed up. I'd take so many and always get confused which photo goes to which book. You amaze me with all you do❤

[@backfromburnout]

When I list from looking at the book photo it isn’t an issue. It’s definitely harder if the listings are pre drafted without the photos.

[@PitterPatter100]

Another great video Mel. 30:10 Your body is telling you to rest darl. Hugs. 😊

[@DRventura333]

1) True, one of the most stressful is selling something then you cannot find it amongst your pile! since it's an old item. This is what we learned the hard way in the beginning: don't mix new and old items and death pile items; in error of course. We would go sourcing each day and would not always list everything that day; then the piles got bigger and bigger. What a mess. We didn't have a massive inventory as you do but 400 mixed items and clothing were more than enough to cause stress. We put our account on vacation, then went through each and every item, to ensure all were listed and did not shop for a few months until we sold a good bunch of those items. 2) You should get those sting things to keep your glasses around you neck. 3) How are your books organized? topic, purchase date?

[@MichelleZammit-p5m]

I love watching your videos. You have been through a lot with this move. You need to be kind to yourself and get some much needed time away from the shed. It's great to see your business doing so well, but without a life balance you will collapse and be no good to anyone. I would love to see some more sorting videos please.

[@RonDale-jy8et]

Mel, honest truth !As you dusted the top of that old, battered cookbook I started to sneeze ! You think I'm watching too many of your videos...?

[@joanprince733]

Another great video Mel. Not feeling like you want to do anything is a horrible feeling. As you say, just start and if you only get a little done there is satisfaction in that. Totally agree that stocktaking should be a priority. Good luck. Enjoy your day out in the fresh air. xxx

[@marymeine3612]

Yes you take a break and enjoy some time with nature. I am happy that our days are getting longer so we are seeing more sunshine now here in Minnesota. Great video!! Thank you for all you do!!😊

[@mirandabroos]

Hi mel greeting from Vlissingen netherlands. Love your video’s. I have learn alote from it . ❤

[@Kelly-yk3xd]

I could get motivated to list books, those are the easiest compared to other items!

[@kristinagatlin3235]

Hi Mel, you could make a goal to inventory either 1 shelf or a rack per day

[@backfromburnout]

Yes. It’s definitely a big task.

[@meefeenewme6767]

Have you thought about having some signs put up above shelves on the ends to show the letters of the shelves, very similar to a library with the dewy number. It may help and take stress off you until you have it in the memory bank of each row. May also be helpful for when you have a part-time worker. Garden stake with white cardboard and some zip ties

[@sincerelysakura8071]

Along comes Mel, dropping truth bombs, making us all self-aware of our shortcomings and flaws. Haha. Much needed though sometimes. Good to be reminded. Need to keep on top of things.

[@wendyriddell5529]

After only 12 lost items over a year my store dropped to below standard for first time ever in 17 year I didn't think I'd get that much problem as doing refund on lost items but oh no it nearly closed the store as below standard ebay gave me no sales but I took 6 weeks to do a full store take and re do a inventory lay out and best thing I did as for one year I not lost another item so you go through fire to grow it definitely a growth change after that stock take hood luck mel you moved it all your find it all least you used ski numbers and it all now in sellers hub to check one shelf at a time and your get through it some time it may be worth doing one shelf a day don't over whelming your self to do it all in one day it not possible

[@juanita_415]

1st one here lol right on time too lol, I work while I listen to your video. Woohoo I've got a co-worker 😂

[@janellefrohloff2239]

Sku system possibly go the other way around. Instead a1 to 15 or a3 do the other way around eg 3a. So number 3 shelf that has 5 shelves it would 3 a b c d or e . That way you will never run out of sequential numbers and should know which shelf it is on. Loving your videos. We'll done on the move. Feel your pain, stocking shelves at the moment as well.

[@steveamy6028]

Hey Mel, you’re doing awesome. You could put mailers on top of your office, just a thought

[@Lilyprincesstigger]

Great honest video. Thanks 🇮🇪

[@vintageviola36banks24]

Never thought to list and then add photos. I always take the pics first and then do the listing. I could list while watching TV.

[@vickya8653]

I’ve done listings first sometimes. I rely on natural light for my photos (no ring light). So if the day is dull I can at least draft until such time as the light is better. And much easier to drop photos in to the listings while watching TV 😂

[@Hamilton8122]

Ur spoiling us ❤❤❤

[@Panzer-xi5uj]

Cheers Mel 😊

[@beverlyb5144]

I agree with a lot of people - YOU NEED PART TIME HELP!!! Just for your inventory alone. Plus you need a printer - you know the big advertiser JUST DO IT!!! Proud of you that you moved your bike and I think that is a tremendous place to put it. It is out of the way and very close to your station. HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AND SLEEP WELL. YAY YOU MEL!!!!

[@justysiakowa]

Would Love to see a video on checking your shelves ❤

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

I get you about getting out side a must

[@nicoleT-YEG]

I'd love yo see how you do your inventory. Do you print off a list or walk around with your laptop, and how do you mark rach irem present ir misding etc. Ive tried printing off a cvs file downloaded from my store and the formatting is terrible. I'd appreciate seeing how you do it.

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Good evening from Germany 🙂

[@zelmabyrn2115]

Sorry you are not motivated today Mel but you snapped out of it which is a good thing for you! So you were pressing forward. Stay hydrated, fed and rested. Try not to work at home since long hours at the warehouse just, try to rest! Would it be possible for you to pay either your daughter and or family members to help you regarding doing the inventory? Help separate the crate of books by authors as you did in your previous videos? There is plenty for them to do, just a thought. 😊 Blessings

[@ingevanherck4925]

Hello from Belgium and a lot off RESPECT for you... This amount of books you can't maneged on our on.... Look out for a new burn-out❤

[@richardcrooker7309]

Maybe the painting book was pulled and put into a bundle. Good luck

[@backfromburnout]

I don’t think so for that genre as I don’t have many painting books within the store.

[@creativeimpact365-gf7st]

Hi Mel! Love your video's! What material is your photo area made of? Thanks🎉

[@RonDale-jy8et]

A pal of mine says, "Ya gotta a listen to the body...!

[@TamiLewis-e1j]

I saw another reseller saying that padded mailers are not going to be included in the austpost band discounts, so you might want to double check, it seems ridiculous! Apparently the post office don’t even know!

[@missrosierenee]

I know for sure they weren’t included towards the band savings 3-4 months ago. Seems ridiculous honestly. The Aus Post rep said “business” branded goods will be included - so the “my post business” poly bags. Not sure how accurate this is though, seems hard to get a straight answer.

[@backfromburnout]

They are definitely included.

[@backfromburnout]

Anything flat rate is included. Aust Post website states “We have a range of Australia Post-branded packaging eligible for flat rate postage: Prepaid satchels Flat rate satchels Mailing boxes Padded mailers Tough bags Mailing tubes To make it easy, we’ve broken it into small, medium, large and extra large sizes”. There is absolutely no issues sending padded mailers as flat rate and I assure you they do count towards band discounts.

[@missrosierenee]

@@backfromburnout the Aus Post rep I spoke to said the padded mailer purchase is only counted if bought in store so the large orders I’ve been placing online for 10+ boxes of each line haven’t counted. I wonder if I place the order in store if it will count. So confusing.

[@farmgirl1560]

@@missrosierenee I ordered my boxes of padded mailers in store, scanned my post etc when paying but it didn’t count towards band. Still stuck on band 1.

[@donnamanitu8673]

You really need to hire a part time worker. With the money that you are pulling in you can easily pay for a worker to do the tasks that you don't have time for everyday.

[@lizzy9975]

Have you navigated industrial relations legislation in this country. We've got shelf packers at Coles being paid $38 an hour. As soon as you start employing people, you open up a Pandora's box.

[@simonfleming4374]

What a completely ignorant comment.

[@TamiLewis-e1j]

The amount you have to pay a worker in Australia is a lot! Better off keeping it simple, maybe selling a bit less, and keeping the profits yourself. Hard work never killed anyone!

[@lizzy9975]

@TamiLewis-e1j I could not agree with you more. Employing people in Australia is a quagmire of paperwork and admin, and finding yourself before fair work. There is no way I'd run a business with the intention of having people work for me. Sole trader all the way.

[@lullabyandtales904]

If the person you hire have no idea about book and never pack anything, it will slow you down.

[@jellen7332]

If you are only going to put one row on each shelf maybe your new shelf section you could just put books on front and then back hope that makes sense

[@NicNac_Reselling]

I bl00dy love you xxx you wanna see our new expanded unit … it’s a MESS … lol …

[@chrissysurratt8362]

Just a thought, when drafting a listing, would it be helpful to place a post it on the books to label the book and the draft? Post it #1 draft 1 listing, post it #2 listing 2… and take a photo of the post it before the book photos? Maybe that would save you time rereading the draft listings to match the photo?

[@RonDale-jy8et]

Hang in there Mel!! Weekends comin'! (Unless it's MON over there I Dunno...! Isn't your XMas in JULY?)

[@lizzy9975]

That overseas order. The postage for AUD$135 = US$85.

[@Eric-i2g8u]

Hi mel❤ im eric great video❤

[@Kelly_surfdude]

Do you have to pay for your mailers beforehand or do you pay when you ship them?

[@PitterPatter100]

The mailers cost around $1 each depending on how many boxes she buys. Like 1 box x100 is $107AUD. Then pay for the postage labels online. Mel would be on the lowest cost PO band.

[@Kelly_surfdude]

@@PitterPatter100 thank you!

[@wendyriddell5529]

The body has had enough and yiur mind will stay stop but also if tired or procrastinating it good to work out what it really is and stuck indoors is not mentally healthy long term so look after your gentle health is important and you no you usually stick to the work schedule so you deserve time out so please take one day a week out to reset you take care of your self so il do the same as I need to listen to my own advise usually ❤❤❤

[@shaneomack5018]

I’m very curious how many books you find in the stock take that aren’t listed.. I know you have 6k plus books. We have 500 items in our store and I did an inventory and found 22 items not listed anymore. Re listed them and 4 sold that sold that day.. that’s frustrating

[@andrewhorner1078]

have a look at what shed flips is doing on his channel he calls it lonnies losers, he takes the five longest listed items and either donates them or lowers the price or sell similar with them he has quite a few sales doing that and it keeps his stock accounting up to date.

[@dennisferguson9129]

Nice to know I'm not the only one who loses items.

[@jellen7332]

Yes the other day you said you worked 11 hrs!! I said oh boy you’re going to get burned out. Can you print a list of shelf a1-2-3 that way you don’t have to move them and then also if you have one on the list that’s been on the shelf for more than a year pull or reprice

[@spottedbearknits3824]

Really had to laugh that you called this a slow day

[@louisevanniekerk1016]

A suggestion if I may... Make a list of the books that's been in hiding from you. Peek at your list just before starting a picking session perhaps you might find the hiding books. I do clothing alterations and always find some of my own clothes needing a repair but by the time those items are washed I forget. So I keep a list on my sewing room door of my households clothes that need repair or alterations. I see the list everytime I enter otherwise I'll never Ver fix them. And please do take care of yourself and think about time blocking as suggested in other comments so that you don't burn out. If I lived near you or even in same country I would volunteer you my time to help you with anything I possibly can( south Africa just bit too far )

[@SabineThinkerbellum]

If I can’t find a book (and if it’s a low priced item) I either cancel the order and refund the person OR I try to buy it from somewhere else. I might make a loss on this book but only a small one compared to the time that I’m saving (where I could do more important stuff). I never had any complaint.

[@backfromburnout]

I feel so bad when I can’t find anything like I’ve let the buyer down.

[@SabineThinkerbellum]

@@backfromburnout me too but my sanity comes first.

[@Puckette1984]

Have you been reading my mind... I'm procrastinating sorting the last half of a huge lego tub lol then no doubt the cleaning of it will also take a back seat... but I must do it so I can redo my nails 🤦‍♀️ And at least the rest of our store is going perfectly haha its literally the last of our death pile... need to buy more stock ❤

[@clover-do-over]

Lemon butter? Is it like a lemon marmalade? Or actual butter with lemon? I'm very curious. We make apple butter but it's more a sauce and truly has no butter in it, that's just the name. Apple butter making is one of my favorite fall things to do.

[@Mike-i6h]

oh, I hope you can find those books. I had to cancel 3 orders in one day because I couldn't find the items. Then, a couple of months later, it happened again, and I dropped to Below Standard. The first 3 will drop off in March, so I will regain my Top Rated status in April. Really sucks because eBay charges me an additional 6% final value fee, and won't let me promote. I swear they're hiding my few listings, but I can't prove it. Sure hope this doesn't happen to you.

[@Mike-i6h]

I commented too early. Glad you found them.

[@STe-p7o]

Hi Mel Thank yo for sharing your knowledge like you do. I really enjoy watching your videos. I have learned a lot from you. I was thinking about what you said about having trouble sometimes locating a book. I realize it would be a lot of work but since you are also a photographer why not take pictures of the back rows on your shelves and the front ones and then cross off the books in the picture as you sell them and take new pictures when you add books to a shelf? Thanks again for what you do for all of us.

[@GrandmasGonnaFlip]

You have to remind yourself, also, procrastination leads to even more to accomplish tomorrow. You know I was thinking, before you mentioned "a hike", you could get on your exercise bike and ride for even 20 minutes, which gives you energy. Then snap, snap, back to work. lol

[@backfromburnout]

Oh yes I definitely need to get back in the bike. That’s definitely a this week task. But I do feel like I need a walk in some fresh air and sun.

[@GrandmasGonnaFlip]

@backfromburnout totally

[@TamiLewis-e1j]

All these people telling Mel how to run her warehouse, pretty sure she knows what she’s doing!

[@backfromburnout]

Sometimes I do lol. But I do also get lots of tips and ideas from viewers that I would never have thought of and many I have implemented and it’s helped my business :)

[@cazzawazza9553]

Don't say getting smashed in the 🇬🇧 we say that if we get really drunk lol😂.lov yr videos Mel well done x

[@emusaurus]

Correct, ink is EXPENSIVE. This is one of the reasons I get annoyed when international buyers ask if there’s a cheaper postage option. Yes, how about you swim here and pick it up?😂 I have 3 printers in a cabinet in the hallway. Much neater than having all 3 on a bench like I used to.

[@PeriwinkleDreams]

I can hear you when u can’t find a book. I gotta Ask my doctor for something in those moments. I feel like I’m having a heart attack! lol!

[@leeannfitch3596]

Use the trash from your mailing stickers.

[@chelseablack8907]

Do you pay the postage? A 2kg package in Canada costs $17 to send. I can't imagine something that heavy.

[@202kittykat]

Depends how big the parcel is we have flat rates upto 5 kgs could be 10.95 could’ve 18.95 less the aust post business discount (mine is way smaller than Mel’s) and that’s just within Australia

[@backfromburnout]

We get discounts the more we send. I work my postage costs out by an average. I add my monthly postage costs up and then divide it by the amount of orders I had that month. Many of my orders are multi orders so they help to reduce postage costs.

[@margaretmacdonald6527]

You definitely need your own printer lol

[@julesbful]

Inventory sucks (stock take), no one wants to do it. Treat it like eating an elephant a little bit at a time . Every day when you come in, knock out section or two . First job you do. Get it over with. Think about it overtime - if you do two shelves a day four days a week. Multiply that out over a month and think of how much you’ll have done.

[@superbrelaxingsounds289]

You are doing amazing but you should hire a helper to help do your inventory and get the books sorted best money spent

[@backfromburnout]

Yes it would be good

[@RonDale-jy8et]

RE: $130 bundle: All those heavy "BACK FROM BURNOUT stickers made it go up!! Advertising is expensive...!

[@SamtheHiker]

Look up the Prayer of Saint Anthony. Saint of lost items. Works everytime for us!! Not religious at all but I think letting the universe guide you seems to work.

[@laserflip8094]

Does anyone know how Mel prints all the labels in bulk like that? I always have to do one at a time…

[@backfromburnout]

My eBay store is linked and it imporst my sales into MyPost Australia Post to do them in bulk

[@laserflip8094]

Thank you! I hadn’t linked my eBay and AusPost yet - going to do it today!

[@Teachingvideo2024]

Hi how can I buy books from you?

[@backfromburnout]

My eBay store is linked in the description or in my bio if you want to browse.

[@debbiegilliam1725]

I’m a new to your channel how many items do you have listed? And on average how many items do you sell per week

[@jellen7332]

I think she Over 3,000

[@travishandcock1211]

50 places to die before you die sounds like a terrible book :D It gave me a laugh though

[@joanprince733]

It was a Diving book. Therefore 50 places to DIVE before you die.

[@outbackchick5111]

Three hours casual on a Monday would only be $100 tops