EBAY 4 Beginners: Easy & Effective Inventory Management For Resellers

[@mimisoutlet]

I use totes that have just words on them (I’m still small, no need for alphanumeric yet). So Books are in the ‘Books’ bin and Shoes in the ‘Shoes’ etc. I use the SKU all the time starting with the date listed, amount spent on item and then in which bin it’s stored. So far it works great. I may tweak it in the future.

[@TheChaChingKing]

If it works, it works. In the end, that's all it needs to do.

[@shawnmckay2507]

This is exactly the same way as I do it. I even use A1 A2 B1 B2. I have 8000 items listed on eBay in over 100 containers. I started cutting colored paper and now I just put A, B, C etc. In the sku I will write Yellow A, Blue B, Green A ect. The containers would get all mixed up and take longer to find, by having a colored Square my eyes will automatically find Yellow or Blue or Green and I only have to look for A B C now once i find the correct color.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I actually love that!

[@freebiefaups]

I've never been so excited to do admin! Been wanting to start an inventory system for a while and just get so overwhelmed/confused about where to start. Not now!! I can't wait to get organised 😅

[@TheChaChingKing]

This one is simple enough for even me to follow. The best organizational method is the one you'll actually use. :-)

[@lintej]

I just recently started numbering my bins. I only have 8 at the moment. I’ve been meaning to go through and add the bin number to my listings before it gets out of hand! I really like knowing I can search by bin to check against eBay. Great info! Thanks again!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I really hope some people find it helpful. I appreciate the message. :-)

[@kamalani808]

I love how simple this is. Thanks for the education!❤

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks for watching!

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I've been selling for more than 20 years but you always teach me something I didn't know how to do easily. Thanks!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

That is such a kind and encouraging this to read this morning. Thank you.

[@makingprofits8546]

I like that you added the tips how to check your inventory in each bin. Also your process you set up to double check by listing date. Thank you Scott.

[@TheChaChingKing]

If I mention something is worth doing, it is almost always because I've been guilty of NOT doing it. lol Thanks for watching. :-)

[@christymiller7687]

Born to be a teacher! Rollo would be lucky to have you.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I really do love it.

[@dalewilliams2048]

I'm a new subscriber to your You Tube. 69 Years Old and drove 2 hours to see my sister to help me start my E Bay store today. She's been doing it for years now. I saw your printer on one of your videos. Would love to have one for my new business!

[@TheChaChingKing]

They are a game changer

[@justoldjoe9328]

Very helpful for getting organized. At the moment my entire inventory is in 2 of those tubs,but it's growing so I might as well do it the right way from the start.Thanks!

[@TheChaChingKing]

100% I just kept track of where stuff was in my head. Once we passed up like 400 listings, that became too much. I regretted not tending to it when it really didn't seem necessary.

[@TexasMomsCloset]

Good timing on this… as I hunted for a missing item today! Such great and simple advice.

[@TheChaChingKing]

OH NO! I hope you found it.

[@TexasMomsCloset]

@@TheChaChingKing yes! In the last place I looked, 😂

[@roberta19348]

​@@TexasMomsClosetfunny how it's always the last place.😂

[@dsanti9158]

I’ve been thinking about changing my system, but was unsure about the process I wanted to use. I believe this will be the one! I didn’t know the sku #’s could be searched. Thanks for the tip & excellent video!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I really appreciate that. Thank you so much.

[@asawa71]

I love your videos. You inspire me because you have such an upbeat way of sharing information. Other channels always talk about the negatives all the time but always approach problems with solutions. Thank you ❤

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much! I want to encourage people.

[@Deep-Red-0]

Your advice is invaluable, thank you for taking the time and trouble to make these vdeos

[@TheChaChingKing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tsyrell]

I definitely like the simplicity. The old KISS, Keep it simple stupid, always works well for me! Thanks. Time to get working on this as I’m getting upwards of 70 active sale items.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I agree. MUCH easier to implement something with 70 listings instead of 700. :-)

[@shawnmckay2507]

New Subscriber here. I been selling on eBay for 17 years. It has its ups and downs. At this point I wouldn't know what I would do without it. Good Video.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Same here. eBay has been a tremendous benefit to us.

[@mauriceharp1454]

Congrats on the fabulous growth of your KZbin channel!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!!

[@ResellerMadness]

Good system! Last year I started using rolls of item number stickers in stead of hand-writing them. It’s a big time saver, and I no longer repeat numbers.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Anything you can do to eliminate steps AND still be more efficient and predictable, is a win.

[@loretta26364]

This is exactly what I do……granted I only have a shelf and a box right now, but as I grow, I will definitely continue to use this system. Thank you Scot!

[@TheChaChingKing]

You started at the right time! I did not...lol

[@theupcycledshed]

Great video Scot. I use pretty much the same inventory system. However, I have to say that as long as I have been at this I still didn"t know how to search a particular bin or sku so that I can check the contents of that tote. SO Thank You for another awesome and informative video.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm super happy to hear that. I always feel like I haven't included enough information in the videos to make them worthwhile. So, I truly appreciate the encouraging feedback.

[@marthakimbel4207]

Watched 2 of your videos so far, plan to watch more. Love the way you explain information. New seller fixing to start when i settle my nerves!!! I know i can do well, maybe not great, but well. but its hard to just get started... Lol. From TN. Appreciate your tips very much. Just what i need a down to earth slow talking easy explaining person. Best of luck also with successful sales for ya'll!!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

You CAN do this. You can. A great deal of my videos are intended to smooth out the road for new eBayers. I hope you find some of them helpful.

[@803trends]

I now use the sequential numbering system. Cardboard boxes and items are packed in resealable cellaphane bags. I use a sticker on the bag showing the number. It's easy. Takes less room. I used to do this system. I sold those totes and made my money back. Whatever works best is the way to go.

[@TheChaChingKing]

"Whatever works best is the way to go." This is the correct answer. I hope I don't ever get so high-and-mighty that I start to believe the way that I do it is the only way it can be done.

[@FreakRocker]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. I've wanted to start getting rid of stuff via ebay, but I've never gotten around to it. Some of it can be a bit overwhelming. Mainly the shipping. I watched your video on shipping and that took some of the hesitancy away. Hopefully I can be up and selling my stuff in no time! Your videos have made that possible!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Glad I could help!

[@raindogs]

I run a medium-large BrickLink (LEGO parts) store and you use the exact same inventory method as me. I've been selling for 12 years. When people ask me what equipment they should invest in, I tell them #1 a shipping scale and #2 Label printer. Until you own a label printer you don't realize the time and effort that it saves. And your advice about using the same container for the day's inventory to help find "lost" inventory is spot on! I don't know how many times that it has saved me. And for the rare customer that may sell items that number in the thousands (many $.01 - $.10 parts) I would also recommend a counting scale. They are expensive but will save you hours of having to count parts.

[@TheChaChingKing]

100% agree. I've had a few comments that this inventory method is antiquated. But it allows us to store lots of items, it's simple to use and we can find stuff.

[@TheWackyGal]

love the 'corny transition'! and the old post office drawers- those are so cool! I just started numbering my bins yesterday after temporarily losing a couple of items. that was so stressful LOL so even though I also only have 8 bins, I definitely needed a better system! btw, I don't have the Rollo printer, but I do have their scale and it's awesomely accurate!

[@TheChaChingKing]

The printer is a game changer as far as I'm concerned. I'm willing to try a new scale at some point...but how can anything compare to my $20 workhorse that never fails? LOL

[@tammyramirez53]

I love that you like to teach us❤! It is very helpful for beginners like me, thank you!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I honestly wondered about this video. I was afraid that it was just too simple to be of any real help to anyone. Your note is encouraging.

[@wonderwoman2168]

So glad I found your channel. I wanted to learn more on how others do their inventory. And So far your example has been the best. 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

It works for us. Simple as can be, too. Thanks!

[@vickilarimore2048]

What a simple, easy & logical Inventory System you have, with a built-in cross reference, too. Thank you for sharing your simple, user-friendly system! Bless you!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I really appreciate you. Thank you.

[@tonysomewhere5920]

Thank you, Scott. Great video. I have something new and very simple to manage. Pls keep the great work.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate you being here. Thank you

[@MommaBethsVintageMarket]

This is awesome! I sell 99% jewelry and I use Sterlite drawer systems marked A 12345 B 12345 very much the same as you do! As always, thank you for sharing!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

GREAT information! @eclectic senior JUST asked me this question.

[@Dreaming_Mimi]

Thank Y’all!!

[@biblebeltpickers]

I use a similar inventory system. Thanks for sharing your way to check if eBay has dropped any listings. I'll definitely do that soon!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I find some every single time

[@ivangies6314]

Great video. Great system. I’ve lost a couple of items or more and I have a system now. As I grow my business I’ll be using a system like yours. Thanks for excellent advice.!!😺

[@TheChaChingKing]

I hope you find some tips that are helpful to you. Thanks for watching!

[@Mr-x-683]

Still complicated. Just slightly. See I do the same but instead of c1 and items going into c1… I have bought something that comes tomorrow. It’s a qr code and the random 5 characters below that. 1.5 billion combinations available.100 tags for just £6 … I plan to place a tag on a box and on an item inside the box. If the invoice is placed randomly I scan it and it will tell me on what group (box ) should go. And the app I use is stock control on iOS. It’s cheap and effective even if the product has an expiry date.

[@Mr-x-683]

Side note. I plan to label 🏷️ every item in my house and store them in a box. If I need something I search in the app for example a hammer. The app would show me a picture of the hammer that I have the tag that was placed on the hammer and the box that was placed in.

[@TheChaChingKing]

That's the beauty in all of this, you just need it to match what you need. I'd never keep up with QR codes. But I know others that it would be great for. You've got this! Just keep doing what works for you.

[@pollykorzekwa9469]

hey Scot, I've enjoyed watching you on Kat's channel several times and appreciate your laid back attitude! I agree to start your SKUs asap as I didn't until I lost an item and went on a marathon search through 200 items. You wouldn't think that was very hard, but I had to SKU items, make new tubs and sort by what could be stored in an un-A/C garage and what could not. Learned a big lesson! thx for your info!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Trust me when I say this...I totally understand. LOL

[@salvadorkalil1369]

Thank you for giving us an insight in regards to inventory control. Being new I have listed a relatively small number of items however with your comments I will develop a "simple and easy to use" inventory control system. I imagine that you must have a large amount of items in your inventory so having an easy to use system is a great benefit for your team.

[@TheChaChingKing]

If you have a hundred or less, it probably wouldn't matter. But, the closer you get to a thousand items, the more it becomes important to have something consistent.

[@salvadorkalil1369]

@@TheChaChingKing Thank you for this tip.

[@BargainsByBecky]

Thank you for confirming I’m doing this as simple as possible.

[@TheChaChingKing]

For me, it doesn't need to be fancy...just efficient.

[@elizabethmanser4847]

Wonderful Video. Thanks for all of your help

[@TheChaChingKing]

I really appreciate you watching and commenting

[@865Picker]

Last week I was just fed up with not being able to find stuff. To be honest all I was doing was writing down. What been I was putting stuff in and then kept that in a notebook. I had seen your other videos where you make mention of the SKU But holy brilliance Batman, your extended explanation, and the fact that you can find it by typing it under item name is amazing exclamation anyway, there were so many refunds I had to give because I just couldn’t find stuff that I finally went out to the shed with my hubby, and we went through every single Bin and rewrote everything and then in a few days from now, I will go back through every listing and add the SKU number. That’s gonna be time consuming huh? I want that Rollo. For some reason even my text, savvy, son-in-law, and daughter cannot figure out how to just be able to print now and have my labels print out. I literally have to print one label at a time and I cut them out and then I take my paper and turn it the other way around in my printer so I can at least get to labels out of one sheet and then keep the other half the sheet and run it through my paper shredder to use for packing if I need it. I do have everything else though on your list I made a wish list for Christmas from your reselling video even have a manikin head. And it’s funny because I only have like six hats at the moment. OK rambling over. Thank you again for showing me the system. You and Melody use. I would love to see a day in the life of you guys with your eBay stuff and I cannot wait to start seeing videos of you guys going back to garage and yard sales. Have a great week.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Garage sale season is ALMOST here. I can't wait. I hesitated to make this video because our system seems so simple that I wasn't sure it would actually help anyone. I truly appreciate the feedback.

[@DianeDesignGifts.]

Scott you're a genius you've have mastered an inventory system that I like! I will watch this video again and again until I catch on your sku system. Just to give you an idea of one of many challenges I'm dealing with, I'm living in a small one bedroom apartment in NYC. I do have a storage unit not to far from me...I'm in the process of decluttering and reorganizing my small living room space to put in some shelves (I may try to put rolls on them so I can move them around different areas if need be;) to create an all in one work station etc. Oh did I mention I also design gift baskets that I mostly sell on the streets and church bazaars vendor and pop up shops. I'm sorry for the long comment, I can't help it I retired from a corp customer service position and I talk a lot, sometimes too much 😊 I'm very social - I was promoted 3x times I think because of my people communication skills. Thanks for reading my comments. Here's to success to you and Melody💰

[@TheChaChingKing]

My system may not be complex enough for someone's specific needs. But for us, simple is better and more likely to be used consistently. I truly appreciate the kind words.

[@Jdubb702]

Great video! Just what I needed, thanks!!

[@mamawithacameralori]

Thanks for this simple explanation. I’m hoping to update mine this summer

[@TheChaChingKing]

We've been doing this for years with zero issues. The only time we have a problem is if we don't follow our own simple processes.

[@miksstudio]

Great info, especially the auditing the tubs. I put my eBay username and the box designation in the custom SKU field. When I print a label, I can tick the show custom sku on label button and it prints my username on the label.

[@TheChaChingKing]

That's brilliant

[@billgartroza7503]

Thanks for your video's. Keep up the good work. Just made an order with your link. I been doing eBay for many years Part time, On and off. My basement was getting pretty full lately so I have been hitting it hard. Yes, It has slowed a little but fine by me. Part Timer. Thanks again.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you, Bill! I really appreciate it. eBay is such an incredibly valuable tool for part-time work. As you know, you don't have to do it full-time to turn in a decent profit.

[@randomzness1053]

Thank you for these simple and effective tips!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@brendaeli557]

"Behold My Corny Transition" made me laugh out loud!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Corny transitions for the win! 😆

[@nathant.1591]

I like this! I'm thinking about starting an eBay store and I was wondering how to go about organizing everything. Thanks

[@TheChaChingKing]

I hope it proves helpful! I know it's simple and there are more in-depth and complicated systems, but this works for us.

[@nathant.1591]

​@@TheChaChingKingI was also wondering if you are set up as a sole proprietorship or an LLC? I'm getting started and sole proprietorship is simpler but I like the protection from an LLC. Just wanted to know if you had any input either way? Thanks again and I'm loving your content.

[@owlbethrifting6190]

Exciting news about the giveaway! For some of us newbies at selling online this would definitely benefit greatly. You have taught me a lot in the short time I have been subscribed and I will continue to go to your class.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@ElizabethRamirez-dx3gt]

Your videos tutorial are amazing and inspires me to keep going .. I am struggling with inventory management and dropping my seller status from top seller to above standard seller because of this .. I would like a video how to manage returning items .. top seller status .. buyer feedback .. how to manage store to keep high standard … lots info I know but I don’t want quite and your experience will provide a best practice as a eBay seller

[@TheChaChingKing]

All great suggestions! All of them could warrant a video. I wish I was faster at editing. lol

[@laurenr1417]

Great video-I love it! Very simple, and as you said, there's no reason for it to be complicated. I am excited for you, Melody, and myself-why? Almost 25K subs! Happy for you both and I hope so much to enter and win the rollo. I used to be a hobby seller, then stopped for a few years due to health problems. I have educated myself now to at least a degree where I'm ready to try full-time. If I can do it and make it work, my husband can quit the job that he hates. I've always printed labels in the past on paper and taped everything up. I can't buy the rollo, but want it very badly. It would really help and make my life a lot easier! I'll be hoping the best for all of us! Thank you for that upcoming opportunity Scott! 🤗

[@TheChaChingKing]

I actually sent Rollo a note this morning and asked for a free one. That seemed SO odd to ask for one. I guess I don't have anything to lose. I love Rollo and only recommend them because I use them. So, who knows. Good luck! If you don't have one, you need one.

[@esmelovesvintage]

I appreciate inventory videos because I can apply this info to my reselling platform, Mercari 🎉

[@TheChaChingKing]

Absolutely. We use the same tubs and systems for our listings on eBay, Poshmark, and Etsy. It would work with Mercari, too.

[@bigjohntechreviews4807]

Hey Scott, thanks for this tutorial. I'm a new eBay seller and this is just what I have been searching for. Are you sure you have never been a teacher in the past lol. Great channel BTW. I watch all your videos and get lot's of information from them. 👍🏻

[@TheChaChingKing]

I taught elementary school, was a school principal, and spent the last 12 years of my career as a school superintendent. Doing KZbin has given me the chance to feel like I'm teaching again. I LOVED being in the classroom. And, believe it or not, I still talk to the elementary kids I taught back in the day.

[@bigjohntechreviews4807]

@@TheChaChingKing that's awesome ty sir

[@reneepaz8077]

Please make a video that shows how you price your ebay items. Also how to create listings for clothing items, just want to know what you enter in the dimension and weight for clothings.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Both good ideas!

[@my_favourite_finds]

Thank you! This is great info.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@hollyhock4160]

So helpful, thanks

[@TheChaChingKing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahveryking6441]

Great video!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks!

[@denisew.5490]

Your videos are excellent. I'm a newbie, and setting up my organization. Where did you get your plastic storage bins please?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I get them on Amazon. You can see them in my store on Amazon. The link is in my description. These are the 64qt Steralite tubs

[@renovatingspaces7067]

Great ideas 💡 thanks a million!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate you watching!

[@dianasmith6178]

Hey Scott, I noticed the Red Suit example had a label. Is that a sticker you made with your Rollo? Do you bag all & label all inventory? Thanks

[@TheChaChingKing]

I make those labels on a Brother QL700 label printer. It prints a 2.4" label. I picked it up used for $40 a long time ago. I actually used it for a while as a shipping label printer. It worked, by it is a PAIN to change the paper. The shipping labels worked but were really small. I use it now to make tub labels and inventory labels.

[@judijudd2129]

Great system you all have there. Any suggestions on breakable hard goods? I store my crystal stemware in wine cases but having some difficulty with the smalls. Thanks for all you're "how to" videos. Very helpful for this newbie 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

Breakable hardgoods are SO much harder to store, in my opinion. They require more space, which we just don't have. You can store it on shelving and cabinets and just make sure you have a way of logically recording where it went/ But we don't pick up a lot of it for this very reason.

[@judijudd2129]

@@TheChaChingKing Thanks! So far that's my method of storage. Looking forward to your next video 😊 Yes, I'm watching your older videos as time permits! Very helpful!

[@hresulas4446]

Your inventory system is one I can get on board with. I’m in the process of organizing what items I have for sell and I knew I would need some type of inventory system that would be simple and easy to use. Here you are with a video on just that. Thank you for showing us that it doesn’t need to be complicated!😀

[@TheRooster1122]

Thank you again Scott👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheChaChingKing]

I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

[@knottytater]

HA! I was just searching for this VERY subject!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I hope it's helpful. Ours is so simple I wondered if it would do anyone any good.

[@elizabethglaze9208]

I learned a lot from this video thank you. I have a question, which is, how do you keep track of your inventory for bookkeeping? Do you use a particular software program? I looked through your other videos, but did not see anything on how you keep track of that. Thank you.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I don't keep a complicated inventory. I use a simple cost based inventory. I track what I spend and what comes in. I don't track individual items. You'd have to talk to an accountant to see if that would work for you. I do keep my items backed up on List Perfectly. I like their program for that as much or more than I do for crossposting.

[@blinkyboo4871]

I am just starting and plan to use this system. Perfect timing! By doing this, is it necessary to also keep inventory spreadsheets? Or is this enough? TIA

[@TheChaChingKing]

I have never used separate spreadsheet. Some of that depends on your accounting method, though. I use a simple cost accounting method. But, you really need to visit with a tax professional about that.

[@boxhero_official]

Hey there, great video! Very helpful for resellers :) Alternatively, you could use an inventory management app to track & control your stock!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

You certainly could. For us, an app would be an extra step that wouldn't serve much benefit. If someone were doing a different accounting method, or if they needed individual stock numbers, an app could be vital.

[@ruthwengert-vs9ce]

Thank you

[@ceciliaparks7984]

As always, a great video and wonderful information! I can't thank you enough for all your great advice. I am eagerly waiting for your Rollo giveaway. So very generous of you to give back.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Y'all have been so encouraging to me. It's the least I can do.

[@brent_barrett]

These are fantastic tips! I'm planning to put them into action. Personally, I feel like the eBay interface is a bit cumbersome, so I've opted to manage my products through a spreadsheet instead. Though effective for now, I can see how this approach might become laborious as my store expands. Any recommendations?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I use a simple cost-basis for accounting. So, I don't need a complicated inventory system. And since most of my items are one-off and not replenishable, I have never needed anything more comprehensive. I also use List Perfectly. It's been great for us. It not only allows us to easily crosspost and take items down when they sell, it gives us a complete inventory back-up if items get dropped on one of the platforms. Plus, the folks at List Perfectly are really nice and truly customer oriented. All that said, don't set up something with a subscription service if you aren't already generating income and need it. Here is the List Perfectly link! Use this to save 30% your first month! It is an affiliate link. That means that I will get a commission if you use the link and sign up for List Perfectly. listperfectly.com/?ref=1208

[@brent_barrett]

@@TheChaChingKing Thanks! 🙏

[@handoko2020]

Good vid, just to comment, you stack those 3 tubs on top one another, must be annoying if you need the bottom one, I suggest to put the tubs into shelves.

[@TheChaChingKing]

It is ANNOYING! LOL I need to build some custom shelving to hold them.

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thanks for sharing you both have a blessed day in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you again

[@spankymagee]

I think this is my 3rd time I had to re-sub to this channel. What the frack

[@TheChaChingKing]

I was just talking to someone the other day, someone I know who I have followed for years...NOPE...I wasn't subbed. I think KZbin goes through occasionally and removes accounts in their attempt at removing inactive accounts. They don't always get it right.

[@judevivier153]

I like the idea of adding the item number / sku number right into the description. Since I'm not doing eBay sales as a business yet, and I don't have a store, where can I put my inventory numbers? Any suggestions? Thanks for another helpful video.

[@TheChaChingKing]

There isn't any reason at all that you couldn't include those in the SKU, too. You can literally put a sentence in there if you need to.

[@judevivier153]

@@TheChaChingKing ok ty

[@my_favourite_finds]

Where do you get your clear poly bags you use in the tubs?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I buy them on Amazon. I have them in my Amazon links in the description

[@Malkuthe]

Hi Scott, do you have any tips for getting more feedback/positive feedback from customers I sold a few things but haven't received much feedback. Would love to hear your thoughts on this, possibly in a future video!

[@TheChaChingKing]

You will always have better luck requesting feedback from sellers than you will from buyers. I don't think I have enough advice in this regard for a while video. Including a note that you'd appreciate positive feedback if they are happy. Beyond that, some buyers bristle at being asked.

[@Ohio-Ken]

Hello. I have a similar inventory system as yours. The problem I have come across lately is when ebay removes a item for reason like counterfeit and you no longer have access to your listing to look up your custom sku to remove it from your inventory. Was looking for something to help in this. I have found that if I do a google search that my item comes up as ended nothing comes up on ebay search. If maybe I put the Sku also in the main listing body description or title (will take valuable space in title) might help. Not sure if I want to create a separate excel form to keep track as I don't want to add more steps in my listing. Just curious on your thoughts on this and if you had ebay remove a listing and how you found it FAST to remove it physically from your inventory. Thanks, Ken.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Oh Ken...you're not kidding. It is so frustrating when that happens because you just can't find it. What we do now is use List Perfectly. I started using List Perfectly when eBay lost the photos for about 200 of our listings. We literally had to take all the photos again. I'd use List Perfectly now even if we didn't crosspost. I have backups of every single listing now.

[@jbgem1369]

Thank you!

[@DaniMaeAdventures]

Thankfully I don’t have much inventory living in an RV. I’m constantly moving my inventory around and it gets complicated to put in a different custom sku for multiple items when I change things around. I only work off my phone. Lol. That’s what I’m doing today! What other platforms do you sell on? Anyway, have a great day! 💕

[@TheChaChingKing]

We also sell on Poshmark and Etsy. Occasionally, we sell on Facebook Marketplace.

[@jeffmays7791]

That's a great system, my question is how long is it from the time you buy something to when you list it and complete the custom SKU? We have purchased things, especially at yard sales, and then they sit in the death pile awhile before listing and we struggle to remember how much we paid. So it there a good system to track prior to listing and putting into a SKU?

[@TheChaChingKing]

LOL...I have stuff here that's probably been sitting longer than you've been alive. We don't mind having back stock. We use that "abundance" to limit our future purchases by focusing on average sale price instead of quantity listing. We don't buy any $25 stuff when I have a ton. We just look for $50 stuff...if that makes sense.

[@do-it-yourself-skills]

I am just getting started, and created a spreadsheet with all the data of purchase price; value; listed price; sold price; weight, etc.

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

Excellent video and I use this method as well. I have multi quantity of the same item and I spread it out over 2 bins because I could of purchased the items at different times. eBay does not pull the custom skus for me when I use different bins for the same item. An example is: I use A1 and X1 for the same item because purchase at different times. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I have included item numbers on rare occasions. You could put both bins in the sku followed by something that would indicate which bin by date.

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

@@TheChaChingKing I put both bin numbers in the custom sku but when I print the reports for inventory checks it doesn’t pull either bin. I have space between the numbers but that hasn’t helped. (A1 X1) like this but still won’t pull either item on the reports.

[@jacksonfuller2796]

I opened my business a couple months ago and quickly realized that I needed better inventory management from a past video of yours. I just have one shelf but over 150 items. One of the main things I am stuck on though is accounting. Accountants are expensive and some of the routes I have gone down don't work well because they don't track COGS properly or something else. What accounting software do you use... without offering tax advice?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm using Quickbooks. That said, I don't like it. I was using GoDaddy and it was great. But they discontinued it and migrated everyone to Quickbooks. I keep hoping I'll fall in love with it. But, 8 months in and that isn't the case. So, I'm not the best one to ask. My gut says that an accountant may be cheaper in the long run than not having one.

[@jacksonfuller2796]

Yeah I tried using Quickbooks but it is overly complicated and confusing. Do you use the basic tier or is the tier with inventory management necessary? I also couldn’t get my eBay to properly sync with Quickbooks even though they were linked.

[@TheChaChingKing]

@@jacksonfuller2796 I don't need the inventory management at all. It's really not relevant to the inventory I have IMO.

[@jacksonfuller2796]

Ok thank you! I am going to try to find a better software but might have to go back to Quickbooks

[@cathyeller5722]

You can't use that date if you sell similar, selling similar starts that date all over again. I have a whole garage full of a certain category, however, ebay is saying I only have 52 listed. Some of the sku's are there but, they are saying that only one item is in that box. They have deleted whole sections of my inventory over the past year. No, I don't sell similar and have erased my own inventory. Things just fall off, sometimes things I have sold last year or two months ago reappear. I have been selling for over 8 years and this is the worst mess that I have seen ebay go through. It is so bad that I didn't have to buy any new Christmas items to sell this year. I just pulled two old totes up and none of the items in those totes were still listed. Most of them sold either through ebay or Mercari, the rest that didn't sell will be donated.

[@TheChaChingKing]

That's a great point about selling similar that I didn't make in this video. As far as inventory falling off, that's also true. I do an inventory every year and find things every single time. We started using List Perfectly and I maintain all the listings there. It makes relisting them (and finding them) MUCH easier.

[@LeosLorena]

Hello, great ideas. However, did you know USPS can print your labels with QR code. Saves money on labels and ink 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yes, I did know. If you are only shipping an item or two, that works great. But, depending on where you are located, you'd have to wait at the post office to do this. And, for those that have mail pickup, they'd have to take it in. But, no doubt, it's a good idea to build the labels and shipping around what works for you and your business.

[@LeosLorena]

@@TheChaChingKing Yes, the waiting sucks sometimes. I am a part time, so, it works for me. Keep up with the videos, I like when you are looking for inventory

[@oneheadlight8000]

Where do you enter the Custom Label (SKU) data when you create the listing? In the variations, I see a "SKU" but not a "custom label" field.

[@TheChaChingKing]

In the SKU. That's where I put it. :-)

[@deadlyjello4296]

Do you launder all used clothing before putting it in the plastic bags? Obv NWT are prob fine, but some items I’ve found even in decent condition need a little laundering.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I would say we launder 90% of all the clothing before putting it up. I just feel like sealing it in a bag dirty is counter productive. If I have something that is VERY old and washing would destroy it, we don't seal it in a bag at all.

[@saarraagee1507]

Do you also keep a hard copy of any of this like in a notebook or a spreadsheet on your computer besides the eBay website

[@TheChaChingKing]

I don't keep a hardcopy. But I do keep my inventory listings on List Perfectly as a backup.

[@mandjmatt]

Helpful

[@KarenLee-rf9rs]

Can the customer see the sku number on a listing? Can you add an extra note after the sku number (like how much I paid for an item) or is there somewhere else to add a note that only I can see?

[@TheChaChingKing]

The customer can't see the SKU at all. Not before the sale or after. So, you can use that to record any information that it helpful to you.

[@DudeFinds]

How do you print the labels for the poly bags?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I print them on my Rollo label printer. The labels have a sticky back. So, once it prints, you just peel them and stick them onto the poly bag.

[@Moonflipper]

I like that system. Where do you put the location in your Ad?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I put the location in the SKU. The customer can't see the information in that box. Is that the question?

[@Moonflipper]

@@TheChaChingKing When you use your phone to list I’m not sure it gives you that option but I will look. Thank you

[@TheChaChingKing]

@@Moonflipper When I'm on my phone, it's at the very bottom of the Item Specifics. I have to click "show more" and then it's at the very bottom.

[@Moonflipper]

@@TheChaChingKing thank you

[@Thewildflowerjoy]

How do you get the custom label field when creating a listing? It’s not on my laptop or phone?

[@TheChaChingKing]

It's at the very bottom of the item specifics. You might have to "show more" at the bottom of the item specifics and then scroll all the way to the bottom again.

[@codiheinzeroth3765]

How do you determine where you are going to put new inventory? Do you just have to look through each tub until you find empty space?

[@TheChaChingKing]

That's exactly right. Just like today. I knew that my tub #C2 had plenty of room. So, I used it most of the day. I would pick another one tomorrow if I've filled this one up again.

[@codiheinzeroth3765]

@@TheChaChingKing thank you for replying! This seems to be a very easy and simple way to do it!

[@hollyegee2199]

Question…when I go to listings and I want to find a specific one…how do I find it? I see no place to put a search word. I am using the app.

[@TheChaChingKing]

One of your own items? Go to SELLING. Then, click on ACTIVE. From there, there's a very small magnifying glass icon on the top left. That will allow you to search your own listings.

[@cozsetjones129]

Perhaps im doing something wrong but I do not see sku spot or a custom label my screen does not look like yours any suggestions

[@TheChaChingKing]

If you are on your computer, it may be near the top, just underneath the title area. If you are on an android phone, it may be at the very bottom of the item specifics...and you might have to "show more" to get to the bottom. Does that help?

[@Dreaming_Mimi]

I sell mostly jewelry and small things. What besides the postal thingy could I use to organize my items?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You could use just about anything. If I were selling jewelry, I might get a few large tackle boxes...the type with drawers. And just label the drawers.

[@Dreaming_Mimi]

Thank you! For chunky bracelets I use plastic bins. But I have misplaced smaller brooches, pins and pendant necklaces. Tiny things like to hide! 😂. I will check out fishing boxes for sure. Thank You for responding to my question.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Someone posted below about a specific Sterilite tube they use for jewelry and small objects. You might see if you can find that, too.

[@Dreaming_Mimi]

Thank You! That was helpful!🌺

[@spencerja]

My Listing Page does not show a SUBTITLE Line or a Custom Label Line . Am I using a different template?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I think they have recently updated and the sku has moved. I'll update as soon as I can.

[@michaelgiuliano5700]

How do you keep track of profits from item lots you buy that some sell on eBay and others on facebook never understood that

[@michaelgiuliano5700]

Let me rephrase, Facebook marketplace non taxable sales

[@TheChaChingKing]

I include all of my sales in my calculations. Whether they sold on Facebook or Etsy or in person, I include all of them. I'm not a tax person and can't give tax advice. I consider it income regardless of where it sells because my intention was to make money.

[@jasonwelker9878]

How do I do the inventory on the app? I'm a new seller and there isn't an option to add a sku.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Even a new seller has access to the SKU. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find. It's either just under the title or at the very bottom of the item specifics (sometimes you have to SHOW MORE).

[@Miladyluvs]

Why wouldn’t you just edit the SKU from the the active listing page? Instead of going all the way into the revise? That takes way more time And or bulk edit?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You absolutely can edit through the active listing page. If I'm doing an item or two, that's exactly what I'd do. Part of the reason I show it in the revision is that I can kill two birds with one stone. I can show them how to update the SKU and also show them how to do a revision.

[@maxinef6654]

Do you have a easy bookkeeping system tracking sales, fees, etc?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I really don't. I'm using Quickbooks and am not a fan so far. :-(

[@LuftpolsterManu]

How long you need to pick an item?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Oh gosh, less than a minute.

[@LuftpolsterManu]

@@TheChaChingKing I image it would take lots of time to pick items from the bottom bin. Would love to see an explaination video on this.

[@836kmp]

Do you add new items to a bin when that bin's inventory gets low?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yes, exactly. I try to grab a tub that's running low so that I can use it all day. That helps if I ever need to find something that we forgot to put the bin into the listing sku. We can try by looking up the date it was listed on and see what tub(s) we used that day.