Selling Out To Ebay and $1600 In Sales Followed By Crickets

[@corinnejanes8495]

Adding a positive comment about international sales…had a buyer want to return & eBay took care of everything…I kept my earned money & eBay stated no need to respond…EXCELLENT!

[@amysepicstuff4sale]

Hello Reselling Family and Friends! Kevin, Love your SHIRT!!!!!!Those were great days when we had Saturday morning cartoons!

[@picklikeapro6952]

I’ve been listing 10 a day and selling 1 for over a week now. I need a great weekend this weekend please god.

[@picklikeapro6952]

@@deejayaxel1860 I know. I’m trying to be patient. So hard to get motivated but I’m pushing. Everyone I know almost is broke also so that doesn’t help with eBay being so unstable.

[@brickhauspicker]

Cue Meatloaf - "I would do anything for love, but I won't do that...." For some reason, I kept thinking thsi. 😂

[@jeffcovey669]

As I watch this video, 5 sales have came in like 10 minutes after over 24 hours without a single sale. Doesn't make sense. eBay has to be letting these queue up and sending all out at once.

[@haroldinabinett286]

It’s definitely a cache issue on their end. I get it about 3 times a day. Waves of offers and sales and then crickets.

[@TimsGirl1978]

Same fo me!

[@hollyp4579]

Same with me, they roll in all at once, then crickets rest of day. Plus you get zero days then next day they roll in all at once again. Possibly rolling us on servers?

[@thecaptainsfinds]

Opposite Day here. I had very healthy sales for 2 days and now nothing the past 24hr. It does come in waves though

[@jme4128]

I’ve also noticed feedback coming in in waves! I won’t get any new ones for 4-5 days and the BAM 3 to 5 come in at the same time? Seems sus? (To quote my 19 yr old. 🤣) I just broke 500 positive feedback! It was exciting for me.

[@mis7089]

Happy for you and the family. If we had $1600 in sales in one week I'd be doing cartwheels still in the yard. Ever since October our sales have been off. Like I stated, the search just does not seem correct. We shop on eBay as well and it is concerning. Just our opinion. I hope everyone is doing well and sales are picking up. Have a great week.

[@mis7089]

Also, I recommended Thread Up before on here for cleaning out your death pile. I want to tell you that we no longer recommend because they too have raised the fees. It doesn't make sense to send it in to them. It would be better to list the item for a few dollars & sell it yourself. We just want to put that out there. Have a blessed weekend.

[@w8what575]

I’ve always pushed for people to shop online for car parts etc and had a lot of luck showing people how easy it was to find the parts etc with eBay and the prices were so much lower then the parts stores….now, when I search for a part for a specific vehicle, the results show everything but parts for the vehicle I specify….it takes so much more time to try finding the right part and have seen one where the part said it was for the vehicle in question yet when it arrived wasn’t even close to what we needed…needless to say…not many people around my area will use eBay for anything anymore….sucks…watching them slowly end themselves

[@mis7089]

@@w8what575 Yep, hubby was searching for a door emblem. It took us 35 min. To find the correct one. I completely understand 🙂

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

Nothing wrong with saying something positive about a company that makes you money, also nothing wrong with giving your opinion on issues with a company you're making money on it. I enjoy listening to your videos whether it's negative or positive. Plus, I'm actually wondering about selling internationally, so I don't mind hearing more about it.

[@dreamcrazy37]

EBay also makes money

[@ChrisClaypool]

Why do people criticize how other people make money as long as it is legal!!! People are so jealous!

[@xTRich3810x]

There was an eBay app update. Not sure if it rolled out for everyone on all services. This weekend was amazing and the last few days were 33% of normal days. They always mess things up

[@danjacobs4900]

I say you don't bite the hand that feeds! I have NP with Ebay I had a problem before but we resolved it

[@allengill4361]

I totally agree with you about the eBay International Shipping Program is the best. I was able to sell limited edition Duvel Beer glass back to Belgium. It’s motherland. Sold in less than 3 hours. Amazing. Thank you, Kevin for the great content as usual. Thanks, Allen

[@tynert1]

I love international shipping with eBay. I did international shipping several yrs ago and loved how they handle everything. It seems to be similar today as it was then. It's just as easy to ship international as it is to ship in the states.

[@lolitabonita08]

love it...Standing up for what is right never sets well with the majority of folks...i prefer honesty and integrity and be able to walk with my head up and no one finger can point to me saying that i cheated, lie, stirr the truth my way...so keep doing what u doing...

[@buyatreasure]

I didn't mean to put fear in anyone, just saying how badly is scares me personally. I love your videos and I hope they can resolve these issues without litigation so we can all continue to do what we like. Thx and I agree with you completely.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Oh I understand. I get it. But I know the solution isn’t to back down from bullies. Follow the law and rules as you understand them and educate yourself the best you can on the issues. Thank you for commenting

[@kellyr9784]

My sales and watchers are in waves. Crickets and then a good amount at once.

[@marycarlson8837]

I have done international shipping on my own for 20 years. When ebay started pushing their version....not crazy about it, maybe because in the beginning there were many snarl ups, and I got wary. I have one account now that I still do it on my own, it's not hard (I don't ship to France 🙄); and the other account I just disabled it. Not fond of ebay's process; but I understand how many people would appreciate it.

[@davelevesque8235]

I do a lot of International shipping, mostly to Europe and to the States, but the one thing that helps me is offering the same rates to buyers that are available to me through Ebay. Sales are up and down, but steady.

[@zachariah7114]

They can’t be “up and down” and “steady”.

[@brianhenry2385]

eBay International Shipping: I use it, but wish eBay would make a simple change to the listing template section. When it was the GSP, there was a single button to easily opt out those listings that you don't want to offer overseas. My standard example is a Pocket Knife. You can't sell them in some countries, so they need to be Opted OUT. But you have to select about 12 countries and zones separately to keep that listing domestic. You used to have a 1 button, OPT OUT on the old listing template, when we used then Global Shipping Program. The new way is slower to opt out a listing. Maybe that was intentional, to make the International choice the default, but I know it's a time suck.

[@rwagner2407]

Recently started with the international. I do have some issues with Ebay, but my international shipping has been good, with no problems.

[@johnnybaker3792]

If a reseller has additional methods to provide for their family with integrity then why would anyone care? It is like people saying your viewer sales are fake sales. That is ignorant and a sign of jealousy. I am in business for one thing…to make money in a legal manner to support my wife and kids therefore, the more options the better.

[@weaversteelers1670]

I sell sports cards on EBAY and use international shipping, only have had 2 sales internationally. And both had to be refunded by Ebay not me due to no delivery. Only to find out that the item did end up arriving way later then anticipated. So if you are going to ship International then be prepared for that possibility.

[@krisk4513]

Hi, Kevin. I continue to learn a lot from your videos - thank you! You are great at moving a lot of items per day so quick questions - how many new listings do you add per day and at any time how many items are for sale in your store? Thanks, again!

[@commonwealthflipper]

It varies wildly. 0-30 just depends on the day.

[@bonniemck8987]

I been doing international shipping for quite some time. It's probably over 60% of my sales.

[@StaceNyourFace]

I've experienced the same thing this week. Yesterday I had five sales after not having a sale for 4 days, and then nothing today...no even one watcher. 🙄

[@marystucko]

I have international sales weekly. I appreciate that option very much :-)

[@lappdawg2722]

It seems like my sales roughly follow yours, which makes me feel better as it seems more like ebay is messing up, not something I'm doing wrong. Two days ago I had 3 sales overnight and then 6 or so during the morning. Since then it has been back to being kinda slow.

[@oliviaw5132]

I've opened up a few of my listings with international shipping. I will go through my others and add it as well. Let's see how it goes :)😊

[@ronhart3698]

As someone who has don a ton of overseas shipping, I am TOTALLY fine with eBay taking it over for me! The paperwork before was ridiculous. Now I just have to say what it is and how to ship it. Hit click, done.

[@heathermccary9776]

7 sales over the weekend and then only one $25 sale for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I had two completely dead days last week. Plus I'm listening quite a bit more. I'm banking on the fact that februari slow hopefully things will pick up.

[@blacksheepbrad]

Opting into the International Shipping program is a no-brainer. So is opting into Bonanza! lol Had to get that one in!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol

[@williampeterson4416]

Yeah, my weekend sales were crazy and then on Monday and Tuesday a little slow. Wednesday I had NO sales at all. First time in a year without a sale. I have close to 1200 items listed in eBay and not a single item sold. It’s just so inconsistent with eBay right now.

[@user-lk5tf5it9x]

watching now!

[@Media_Madman]

Nice video mate. I aggree with the whole add space for resellers, thanks for sharing 👍

[@markblanchard5045]

Im curious about how that international shipping works...what does the shipping label look like? Does the label have the ebay shipping hub address or the international destination address??? Help me out with an answer...

[@commonwealthflipper]

Just a domestic address

[@noraacosta77]

My husband loved the Easton Bochum balls. He went right away to try them out in the front yard

[@commonwealthflipper]

Awesome

[@maryrymski6116]

My husband and I are retired and sell on eBay. We did not get a 1099 form because we were $59 short of 20,000! We lucked out, we filed for eBay in 2022 !

[@jrig4515]

I was going to get started on eBay today but how are u able to make money when they take 14% on every item

[@commonwealthflipper]

The margins are still better than any retail business and basically any business in general. Think about an antique booth at a store. The take far more than that

[@sarahsavesit]

Omg The Gummi Bears..... You win, sir.

[@AnnapolisGirly]

It’s weird as I think about it. I never see eBay ads anymore. I remember the ones from years ago. I watch a ton of eBay content on YT and IG!

[@silverhairstacker8664]

Ebay international shipping - I like it but I think they charge the buyers too much. I have had several potential buyers ask for direct shipping because the cost was too high through Ebay. Sales - Year to date up 35% over the same time period in 2023.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Maybe it’s because eBay is handling to red tape involved with the taxes tariffs and vat taxes as well as customs.

[@brickhauspicker]

If a disembodied hand can do it, there's no excuses!

[@_LifeOfKimberly_]

I also love eBay. People complain so much about when things change. Every business has to change as it grows. And every business has hiccups along the way. #ebayforlife

[@w8what575]

Back in 2010, eBay was awesome! I loved using eBay to sell my belongings I didn’t want any longer and also to shop cuz I knew I was giving my money to folks just like me and not to big corporations….then eBay started turning more to the favor of big corporations and making it harder for the average person to be able to use….now I have to basically start a business to sell my personal belongings to make ends meet etc ……but we live in a country that allows taxation on items even on used items….they tax every transaction regardless of legality

[@_LifeOfKimberly_]

@@w8what575 I totally get where you are coming from. It has definitely changed over the years. For me being a mom and about to have my 6th heart surgery this year I'm grateful to be able to work when needed and on my own time.

[@rwagner2407]

What about the Ebay live auctions? Any thoughts?

[@commonwealthflipper]

Seems pretty poor at the moment

[@zachariah7114]

Live auctions are gonna prove to be a bigger fad than the old auctions did once the novelty wears off I feel like

[@thegardenstatepicker]

My Mercari is ROCKING compared to eBay. 4th quarter profits for eBay were down again. Cross list people… cross list. eBay, I’m in the same boat. Had amazing success for 3 days, then nothing for 2.

[@thegardenstatepicker]

eBay international shipping is a no brainer for me. It is a must! eBay has made it easy and also has our back if there is an issue. My issue with International shipping is I don’t see many International sales. Lol maybe 1 a week.

[@zachariah7114]

@@thegardenstatepickerin the same boat and it brings me sales that I would otherwise not be getting now and then, I guess. I wonder sometimes though if international sales could be costing me domestic sales. ie some of my impressions going to non-US viewers might have converted better on domestic visitors, just a thought

[@ThriftedSpirit]

I do their international shipping. I wouldn't do it on my own. too much hassle.

[@FlipitandShipitFL]

haha #AD !! Don't got much to lose with International Shipping, eBay actually helps a lot with it and the seller doesn't have to deal with it either. PS: It definitely doesnt affect if you promote eBay open, I follow a lot of resellers that do and eBay open is pretty cool and brings together the reselling community in a unique way.

[@oddmanoutprops9391]

Great. Now I have the damn gummi bears theme in my head

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol

[@OriginalNethead]

As long as you tell only the truth, you're good. (and as long as you keep the Treat bags handy when the critters come calling. Critters only care about Food , sleeping spots, playtime and.. food. Did I say food?)

[@noraacosta77]

Love the tee shirt. Where did you get it

[@commonwealthflipper]

Don’t remember

[@subedei1]

As for International Shipping, is anyone else having trouble with their items not being avaialble to United Kingdom buyers? I've lost some sales because eBay is restricting so many categories from being sold to UK and I've seen several recent eBay community posts about similar problems with recent changes to UK import rules. Does anyone actually know what the problem is or if eBay is working to correct these problems?

[@zachariah7114]

I think the UK has stricter guidelines and/or some brands try to stop used sales to the UK (Levi’s for example, IIRC)

[@user-zh2hr4rj7i]

Feb. has been my slowest month in of the last 12 months.

[@bryanreed3559]

Would you recommend whatnot to anyone is started reselling/doesn't have a social media following??

[@commonwealthflipper]

No. But there are circumstances that I would recommend it without a social media following.

[@joannerauenzahn8126]

Ouch are you putting down Hairy Tornado?

[@commonwealthflipper]

? How

[@brickhauspicker]

Just a friendly comment when you said something about learning to resell from Josh. Kevin loves HT as HT has a shirt with Kevin's face on it. 😂

[@karentingler4937]

Selling items is also related to Offers from Buyers that you Decline and Offers you make (as a Buyer) that the Seller declines (because the offer is too low). Algorithm does not like you to decline offers!!!!!

[@commonwealthflipper]

I’ve never heard this before. Where have you seen this information?

[@heiditucker6017]

Sales have been very slow the last couple weeks. However, I have gotten about 3 in the last couple days.

[@wolfmansgoodies]

Awesome

[@NonstopWorkshop]

Paper Mario was a fake sale too.. I left a message but you didn’t read it lol.. Ty again!

[@commonwealthflipper]

I am very sorry. Did you leave the message on the purchase or in a regular message?

[@commonwealthflipper]

Either way. Thank you for the purchase

[@carolj471]

I've been on ebay since the late 90s, buying and selling. You know, like if you'd have a yard sale, that's how I sell on ebay. I buy too, because I'm almost home bound. There are lots of other disabled people like me who use Ebay like I do. I see nothing wrong with promoting a platform that so many people make a living from, or even just while away the hours when your body won't let you be as physical as you'd like to be, it keeps my mind busy. What's the alternative, shopping on the Temu site? I think not................

[@markemry7605]

I don’t understand why anybody would have a problem with an eBay seller promoting eBay at all in any fashion. All it can do is help your business draw in more people, hopefully, which means hopefully more money for all eBay resellers.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Most ads I get here is where I have purchased from.😊

[@redesignedlife777]

i posted free shipping and got hit with someone buying my item from Hawaii. I was so upset. I went in ebay and turned off Hawaii, Alaska and every single country that is not United States. Lol….. i was fuming!! Why would i offer free shipping internationally????

[@commonwealthflipper]

If you are in the international shipping on ebay free shipping only means that you would ship the item to the ebay shipping center. It is not that expensive.

[@redesignedlife777]

@@commonwealthflipper that’s good to you know. I’m still upset at sending something to Hawaii lol… they pretty much got the item for free less shipping cost.

[@ImSonnyBurnett]

*Crickets

[@oneseniorpickin]

Unless it's spelled that way in the southern area. Lol 31 sales in one day is amazing.

[@thrift-a-little1260]

I keep reading it in an Australian accent. 😂

[@MidwestPicker]

You should have a live stream party when you list the last EnEman 🎉😊

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol. Maybe

[@patland1762]

I have been hearing about great sales days followed by no eBay sales days across all the reseller channels I watch. Call me a conspiracy theorist but I have a nagging feeling eBay is doing this to scare people into using promoted listings or using them more than they do or with fewer software developers after the layoff eBay can't keep things running as they once did..

[@Sweetpeas_Attic]

Wearing my Isaiah bracelet as we speak....

[@mayakoyama9130]

The only sponsorships that are driving me nuts right now are the ones with temu.

[@socalogp7296]

Kevin, why did my mind immediately read CIRCUMCISED rather than COMPROMISED??? Answer: the BENEFITS of watching T2C religiously! 🤣✌ Lane

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol

[@michaelblanchard2548]

looking for a 1963 impala ss model kit. could you hook me up

[@michaeltrovato99]

$800 in sales over weekend, $100 in sales since then. Unreal.

[@twolampsandamonkey5280]

Sales are terrible!

[@patland1762]

More "fake" sales! LOL more power to ya!

[@TomTtgfi]

5,17 don't know what that is,

[@buyatreasure]

Being afraid of the Vero policy and of being sued, I've removed all Lee, Vera Bradley, Ugg, Chanel, Nike, Ray Ban, Fossil, Dansko, Blue tooth and all brands listed in the Vero policy companies names. Took my store from 958 items to 402. At this point, I'm ready to close the store. After 24 yrs., it isn't worth taking a chance of being sued. You guys aren't frightened evidently but scares me. Aren't you a little fearful? God bless ya.

[@commonwealthflipper]

What I’m fearful of is losing our freedom to resell and private property rights. This comment if followed by others is more frightening to me than anything else. This is what they want you to do. I would rather fight back against this bad behavior by many of these companies. They have rights in legitimate abuses but if they abuse those rights the are no better than a counterfeiter.

[@88picks54]

👍

[@vinyl1Earthlink]

Kevin's whole channel promotes eBay, and all the fantastic things you can buy there. So do all the other eBay reseller channels. Why shouldn't they? They make all or most of their money from eBay, so naturally they want everyone to use eBay.

[@johne2311]

I think a lot of the slow sales so far this year is due to economic factors. People are tightening belts and discretionary spending is down. Hopefully things pick back up after people receive tax refunds and have a little extra cash laying around.

[@FlippinMatt]

If you talk about how selling on eBay is great, then it's a free ad. Might as well get paid for it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@commonwealthflipper]

Maybe so but most companies who pay you don’t want you to talk about when things go wrong. I like to do both.

[@retrored7722]

First to comment 🎉

[@TheSassysusie]

❤🙃

[@THEATLFLIPPERS]

2nd to comment lol.

[@MattsHouseOfSportsCards]

3rd

[@trevorgibson2837]

Snes game…. Come on Kevin it was N64 you aren’t old enough yet to call every game just a “game” 😂

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol. Sorry

[@brickhauspicker]

What about Intendo games? That's what my mom always used to say. 😂

[@trevorgibson2837]

Intendo 😂😂😂 thats when you know you are in for a good story

[@angelsvintagetreasures]

I saw Adam and eBay crew at the eBay Bellevue Washington last night at a seller meet up event. I met other local to Seattle/Puget sound region resellers. It was GREAT! I like they are trying to connect with us other resellers. Met some neat folks and talked about topics from the bins to KZbin reseller gossip! It was nice to have ebay start supporting sellers. @kateyreads was talking about international shipping the other day and saying YES!. Adam from eBay talked about it last night, promoting it and giving people more information.

[@commonwealthflipper]

I like Adam. Seems very genuine to me.

[@harleymax01]

TEMU is a garbage company.