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Hi! My name is Mel (aka) Back from Burnout! And if you’re a reseller wanting to learn how to sell on eBay and how I run a successful eBay business selling second hand items from the thrift store then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! On this channel, I upload 2-3 videos a week surrounding topics such as tips for selling on eBay and how to make money selling stuff on eBay. I help you get a better understanding of what it's like being a full time eBay reseller and I'll show you what I do all day as a eBay reseller in my weekly reselling vlogs. And I basically answer any and all questions any eBay resellers may have who are looking to grow their eBay business!

[@dailyrefinement]

Great job. Looking spiffy, organized and clean in there!

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Chris!! Motivated by your hustle :)

[@joanprince733]

OMG Mel! Under 2 mins to pick, pack and print labels for 70 odd orders!! The mind boggles. For a 45 year old mum of 4 kids you are SUPER WOMAN hee hee. Keep it up girl. We are all rooting for you. Give Chris a run for his money.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you Joan, I certainly try hard when I put my mind to it.

[@especiallyanimals]

Awesome Mel! You’re faster than me it takes me 20 minutes just to think about it 😂

[@backfromburnout]

Ba ha ha, that made me smile :)

[@Lea_1113]

Then to wrap, re-wrap, check label 3 times - then the days of stress "is it going to break". It all adds up :)

[@TheChaChingKing]

Using the wrap is a brilliant solution. You're actually really efficient. You moved through the entire process relatively quickly. Fun to watch someone else's shipping process.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much I'm glad you enjoy watching my process! The mini shrink wrap is my favourite tool I use in my business on a daily basis.

[@chevyjazz]

Mel, if I may, I recommend getting a rubber mat for your table where you're doing your packing. This will help with blood flow and circulation as you're standing for extended periods of time. Hope this helps!

[@JC-eh2lb]

Great tip! It helps to relieve pressure on the joints and back so less aches af the end of the day!

[@backfromburnout]

What a great tip! I will look into one of those!

[@khadijascorner.]

Great tip. I bought mine from Costco/Kirkland and it's a game changer considering the length of time I'm on my feet packing to ship. Love from the UK.

[@brendabrandt3121]

Your awesome Mel! Love your videos! So inspiring!!

[@SiriusReality]

You have a lovely accent and voice. You sound happy & energetic! Thank you for sharing 💛

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you! I try to keep things positive and fun on my channel!

[@mhyatt8696]

You are my hero!! You are an inspiration!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you

[@mrslehman3]

So glad you are doing so well. I already look forward to your videos, but this year is going to be awesome!! Keep up the good work.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much I appreciate the feedback and you watching!

[@spottedbearknits3824]

Love your new challenge and videos!!!!!!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much I appreciate you watching

[@missy-rosesavage-henare4604]

I love watching your organised shipping

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you, it's fun to film it like this I enjoy it :) Thank you for watching!

[@fewsproducts]

I love your shipping table! Nicely done!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you! It's one of my favourite stations in the eBay shed!

[@jonathanchapman9593]

I ABSOLUTELY Love watching your videos Mel. They just really motivate me to start eBay selling again. Your enthusiasm really lifts me up and makes me feel so positive and invigorated. You have inspired me to make a success of 2022 - Thanks Mel, Love You from UK

[@backfromburnout]

You can do it! Let's go Jonathan! You can do it! Thank you for watching

[@penniestoriches5743]

You're giving me motivation too seeing the progress you've made just since the first of the year

[@backfromburnout]

Yay!! I love when I give others motivation! You can do it!!

[@haroldsicilian]

When I had A LOT of bible I used two systems that both worked. The slower one was to put a piece of paper inside the cover that had a number. That was easier than going by look or text. The second, and better system was to have one on each shelf at a time so only the one I needed was in that location. Great speed!

[@suerees665]

I think you did fantastic . 🎉🎉

[@LittleGardenBigDreams]

You are so inspiring Mel🙌🏼 I don’t even sell anymore, but I enjoy watching your working systems you have! You are so fast, I love it 👍 Great work, I wish you every success because Girl you deserve it 🙌🏼 xx Cathi xx

[@backfromburnout]

Ohh thanks so much I appreciate you watching me still! Maybe one day you will come back to selling on eBay and all my little tips will be remembered in your brain LOL

[@shafaraday7916]

Great video great energy, Mel. I can tell that you are doing well. When I watched this video, I remembered how it felt like watching your videos for the very first time. I hope you take this as a compliment from someone who is almost always in a burnout state. Lol. Keep this types of videos coming I need it in my life! Cheers, from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@backfromburnout]

Oh thank you! I know that burnout feeling and it sux. It makes it so much harder to push through to find motivation. Baby steps. ❤️

[@soozalongtheway]

Loved this video!! Took a break from ebay because of some family issues I needed to help with, but I'll be starting up again soon. Thanks for the motivation 😀

[@backfromburnout]

Family first always! The best thing about eBay is it’s always there when you want to pick it up again. Thank you for watching!

[@6315javis]

Just found your channel. Love it! You are an inspiration. Thanks for the motivation.

[@backfromburnout]

Welcome to my little community and to lot's of video's filled with a little crazy LOL

[@leanngunsten5617]

Love these day in the life type videos! 😄

[@backfromburnout]

I'm so glad, thank you for the feedback and for watching!

[@Victory646]

Newly subscribed and I am enjoying watching a bunch of your videos. Just a few minutes prior I was thinking that you reminded me so much of Olivia Newton-John and I had to laugh when you said her name and started to sing. Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks!

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha! You’re not the first to say that! Sadly I can’t sing or fit into a sexy black leather jumpsuit LOL. Thank you for watching x

[@musictothesoul4life]

Happy Monday/Tuesday, Mel. 💕

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Anna! Let’s have a great week!! Thanks for watching!

[@desertpinevintage162]

Your inventory system is a dream come true for me 💝

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks! I’m pretty happy with how it’s working for me. A few tweaks but it’s pretty good!

[@ba3140]

Watching you pack was so awesome!! You killed it girl good job 😀

[@backfromburnout]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

[@flippinoz2649]

New subscriber, loving the videos you're such a little firecracker. You have inspired me to work harder/ smarter in my store thank you. By the way you look fantastic for 45 keep up the great content all the best from Perth WA.

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks for subbing and the feedback and welcome to my channel! Good luck in your own eBay business and hopefully you can get lot's of tips from my videos!

[@GuineaPigStuff]

Love the new tubs - they are great!

[@backfromburnout]

I like them also. As long as they don’t get too dusty but I have most items in plastic sealed bags so hopefully they are fine. I don’t any get bugs/cockroaches in the unit either which could be a concern in some different states.

[@paulboyne8786]

Good video and that is one great work space very well organised

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

[@sharonduran1619]

You make me laugh when you have the talk with us. Great load out of your store.

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you enjoyed and thank you for watching! x

[@caltblake6112]

hi mel, wow first time i have looked in for a while, looks well good. well done.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much! Welcome back!

[@lovelydiamondqueen7004]

Great video

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks for the visit and for watching!

[@shelleyocallaghan6260]

THANK YOU! How interesting is that report?! We didn't have many to fix (which was amazing) but it's so interesting to see where we sit in the ranking. Love the new trolley - that's going on my wish list :)

[@backfromburnout]

Yay, it's a really interesting report to look at! I knew it was there but never bothered to look until my friend Megan encouraged me to do so!

[@ianjresells]

I think you've optimised your work study techniques and operational systems pretty damn efficient, everything being at arms reach. Perhaps a few less star jumps ( LOL ) in the mix but other than that looks a perfect schedule. The Linbin style storage tubs with the open tops are a good idea, making items easier to pick from, great all round setup Mel.

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Ian! No star jumps I will leave those for Larry LOL The tubs are good, I think as long as I keep as much as possible in the little plastic snap lock bags to keep dust away it will be good!

[@craiggardner5249]

Great video Mel 👌👊🙏

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you liked it!

[@tamiwhitmore]

Great job.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you

[@vesselsandverre5018]

You’re my favorite!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much! That's so kind!

[@ShoppingwithRina]

I enjoyed watching u I’m selling in eBay for the items I don’t want anymore and I’m enjoying it

[@backfromburnout]

Yes! Out with the old and in with the new! Thats great, well done and I hope you enjoy selling on eBay!

[@stevedavenport1202]

When I first heard the line in that song, "I won't go to bed til I'm legally wed." I was a young, innocent lad and didn't understand the context. I thought she was suffering from a terrible case of insomnia. 🤣

[@stevedavenport1202]

I have had good luck with the NIV Bibles.

[@backfromburnout]

Great sellers

[@johnnyfortycoats2219]

My average speed is about half an hour per package and includes at least one cup of coffee.

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha ha. We need that coffee!!

[@vintagevic4593]

Half an hour, impressive. I’m nearly that fast myself!

[@penniestoriches5743]

FYI if you click unsold after deleting they'll all be there. You click the listing to see the sku. I do it with poshmark. I've been binging your videos. I do clothing but want to switch to books!

[@nikneumann9170]

Go.....Go.....Mel❗🏃🏼‍♀️

[@backfromburnout]

Let's Go! Thank you for watching!

[@lovekimberleyday9232]

Your so fast wow go u 👏👏👏👏👏 when u do the labels how do u know which parcel it matches up to once u print them???

[@Ellyn1974]

Guuuuurl! I cannot believe how fast you did all of that! EXCELLENT! I do have a question though....as youre going through and putting them all in their packages from your sorting tables...how do you know what you need to grab from that table to go with the next label? I tried to see if you maybe had a list there someplace you were going by but I never did see one!

[@backfromburnout]

When I print the label there is a spot to put a "reference" in so I just enter the name of the book or bundle or some kind of short abbreviation that I recognise to go with the book. So as I'm packing one order I'm looking at the next label so I know what the next book to grab is.

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

😂👏You are such a crack up! You are so organized now...very impressed. I take an hour on 1 book! Still new, still worried I will make a mistake. Did once, forgot to seal the package so they never got the item! Being paranoid slows you down, don't it?🤪

[@backfromburnout]

Overthinking is a productivity killer!! That’s why when you have easy systems that are the same process each time you don’t have to think about any of it. You just do it like a robot almost lol.

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

@@backfromburnout Thank for the input. I do see that I'm getting better at it, but you are right, I do overthink it. I will try to "loosen" up this year. 😁

[@itzcaseykc]

I noticed how some bundles had been given a number sequence while others did not. As someone who have been working in this scenario for over two years now, you should know that all bundles on the racks should have a tag so as to prevent sending out a wrong one (if there are more than one wrapped bundle and/or if some have missing books in a series, etc.). Just my take on it all, considering how I have worked in a stockroom environment and maintained a filing system for a number of years in the past. As far as I know, I don't have OCD, but... I would have a conniption fit if something like that was out of whack. Other than that, you have a decent inventory system: systematic, practical, and efficient. You are doing a fine job there, despite my comments. Keep up the good work!

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I normally give some a number if they are an author I sell often or a series I sell on repeat. That way I never send out the wrong one. If I’m photographing multiple bundles of the same author at once I also always make sure I put them on different shelves just in case.

[@asabval]

I of course don't know how your systems work but alternatively could you maybe do your post labels first and write the SKU on them, then you could use them as picking slips and put them with each book as you pick them and put on the table. Then when it came to packing you can pick any random book/item and pack them cause the post label is there. Then you have made up time that you would otherwise use to search for items on the table.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I have tried that method and it works okay for some books but sometimes I need visual reference to the book I'm searching for and I need the photo to quickly look at the photo of the spine. Some books I am familiar with and other's can be more tricky to remember. Also if I visually can't see the book I often underestimate or over estimate the postage mailer needer. So if I pick them first I can check the mailer size to make sure I'm paying only for what I need size wise.

[@roekinn]

0:40 I busted out laughing. 😂😂

[@Matira1987]

Cool video! I found your channel a year ago and I thought you were 29😊 Have watched all your videos since then, btw😊

[@backfromburnout]

I wish! Lol Thank you for watching and following me so long! I appreciate it x

[@ruckus420]

Hi there, your videos have really helped me a lot with running my new ebay store. I noticed you were using padded satchels for most books, but what happens when you have like 3 or 4 hardcover books together? Is the padded mailer enough protection? And do you ship overseas like this? And do you buy your mailers direct from auspost or buy generic ones somewhere?

[@JanBee1122]

Didn't see you package a hardcover, but I always put hard cover books in boxes, even if it costs a little more to ship. I don't want the corners bumped and damaged in transport. As you say, Bibles can be big sellers and many of the editions purchased are collectible hardcover. I enjoyed your video. :)

[@backfromburnout]

I still ship the hardcovers in the mailers and I’ve never had any complaints. These mailers are quite strong and well padded and water resistant. If I have a very expensive book or bundle I often double mailer it for extra protection. I will occasionally use a box on a bundle but not often.

[@kristinhaas2995]

Totally not related, but your skin looks amazing! Could you share your skin care routine?

[@backfromburnout]

Yes!!! You can do it! It doesn't take long to turn it all completely around and change your business!

[@puppydogdiary596]

Hi Mel!

[@backfromburnout]

Hello!

[@teresawebster3498]

My packing time, well lets see, I am old as dirt, sooooo, I would a snails pace.

[@backfromburnout]

I'm lucky the majority of the items I post are easy to ship which does make it faster

[@jeffdorris5321]

Lets go Mel 💕💕💕

[@backfromburnout]

Yes Jeff, let's go!!

[@brettleecubbage]

I love your videos! I am so cautious on my packing. I wraps them in Kraft paper. Then in a poly bag. To protect it from the weather. Then in a 10x7 box. Lol. That might be a over kill. Lol I sell lot of like new books and I want them to the location safe!! Have you had any issues for just putting them in a bubble mailer only?

[@Lea_1113]

she has mentioned on previous videos that she hasn't had issues. She uses the padded mailers even though they are a bit dearer as it saves time and bubble wrap would be a cost. Also doesn't need to bubble wrap before packing and they are a little bit bigger than the normal mailers.

[@backfromburnout]

Hi, the mailers I use are water resistant. I have literally sold thousands of books over the last few years and no one has ever complained they arrived poorly or damaged so I feel very confident in my mailers. All my feedback is good :)

[@thetatdoctor3806]

Yes not bad for an old girl lol 😜 1.47 !! Well done, Chris wants 1.30 ... No pressure... Thanks for sharing 😁👍

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha, maybe I could get to 1.30 without filming duties lol Thanks for watching!

[@liannehill748]

Another fun video. Handy to know an average time for processing each order. Do you not now put a thank you card in with each order as I thought you had some printed?

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Lianne, I used to but I ran out a long time ago and I just haven't ended up ordering more. I have been chatting with a local printer though to get me some custom ones made however I'm still procrastinating on getting a new logo/design made.

[@Ab-bs3tf]

Hi Mel really good video been following you for few months just wanted to ask how do you know which label went with which books I didn’t see a phone or laptop to reference the buyer

[@backfromburnout]

Hi, thanks so much for watching. When you print the label there is an area that says reference. You can write anything in that section of the label so I write the name or an abbreviation of the book/bundle so I know what it is. When I’m packing one order I’m looking at the next label to see what I have to grab next.

[@Ellyn1974]

Im still laughing about your " shit box". LOL!

[@backfromburnout]

I often don't notice it a lot when I'm actually filming but when I'm editing or replaying a clip I always think to myself oh my lol My accent just seems to make it sound the same LOL

[@kintzyray]

Hello, love watching your videos but i would like to know where and what size are your new tubs that you just got that would make it easy for me also thanks renee

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you. They are 60litres :)

[@popfuntoplay]

Watching your process is a ton of fun for me. How many items do you think you have listed at the moment?

[@backfromburnout]

I currently have around 2200 listings but as a lot of them are bundles there is more items then that listed. Hoping I can fit 4-5k listed in this shed. 🤞

[@popfuntoplay]

@@backfromburnout Very healthy amount of sales for 2200 listings. Very Cool. At the rate your grinding out the listings I know you will hit that level very quickly lol Hopefully tons sell though so you never hit the max level you think you can fit. Something nice about a empty shelf from so much selling.

[@thevintageread]

Loved this! Ok my average… 3 items picked, packaged and shipped in…24 hours 😂😂

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha. Ok next shipping day you need to allow only 23 hours lol

[@thevintageread]

@@backfromburnout 🤣 Ok I accept!

[@BlayzeScullion]

Love your videos! I’m also a reseller and just wondering where you got your open tubs from? 😊

[@backfromburnout]

I got these at Bunnings. They're expensive which is why I just bought one row to trial before investing in more.

[@BlayzeScullion]

@@backfromburnout thanks so much for getting back to me I’ll have to head to Bunnings and check them out!

[@twotwinningcavs]

The my post business really should be able to merge the dimensions/weight etc because I hate having to enter it AGAIN when something sells!!!

[@backfromburnout]

Mine are all flat rate so I don’t need measurements

[@twotwinningcavs]

@@backfromburnout I’m soo confused as I don’t have a flat rate option on my post business…. It does it dependant on postcode… so somewhere more rural will cost more to ship than metro. You might need to do a my post business tutorial for us

[@IndyCure]

Hey Mel, I've been selling on eBay on & off for over 20 years but I just opened a store about 2 weeks ago & I'm already making at least one sale a day so I'm looking to buy a label printer. What do you recommend? 😊

[@cathyeller5722]

It takes me 3 hours to do shipping and I have less usually less than 7 sold in a day. I'm old take breaks I do what I can when I can. You go get that money, I'll pick up the change.

[@backfromburnout]

I have so much respect for mature people who are hustling and selling on eBay. We do get slower the older we are and I think it's so great you are selling!

[@lovekimberleyday9232]

Also where r the open tubs from please 😊

[@kimtang7452]

Hi Mel, may I ask how can you know which label is for which item? Thanks for your videos.

[@backfromburnout]

When I print the label there is a section called reference where I can write anything I want. So I write the name of the book or an abbreviation of the books name that I will understand:)

[@LLStacheLarry]

Great video. I can't print out all the shiiping labels all at once. Afraid I might screw up.

[@backfromburnout]

Mine have a spot to put a reference so I can write the book name in it before printing them for reference :)

[@LLStacheLarry]

@@backfromburnout Interesting.

[@suerees665]

Where do you put you skew number when listing?

[@tamiwhitmore]

Mel which do you think is best for mailing books a plain plastic poly Mailer or a bubble mailer? And where do you purchase yours? What sizes do you keep in stock?

[@backfromburnout]

If you put them in a plastic satchel you need to wrap them all with bubble wrap first (time consuming). I buy mine in bulk so I get larger discounts and I buy them through Australia Post. I keep small, med and large in stock always.

[@klandersen42]

I forgot that Olivia Newton-John wrote (or ghost wrote) a cookbook.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes it’s a very slow seller so don’t rush out to buy it lol

[@michaelbourdakis4480]

Machine!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching!

[@jodyjones8323]

Mel what would you recommend for dealing with/organizing stacks of magazines that I am selling in lots?

[@backfromburnout]

I stack mine on my shelves on the top level and I bundle in lots of about 10. I make my magazine bundles based around weight as my mailers have a 5kg weight limit for the flat rate pricing. So that’s normal about 10. I do exactly the same and cling wrap them into bundles and then stack them.

[@paulineandlaurenmurphy780]

❤️

[@backfromburnout]

xx

[@mrslehman3]

I think you are really faster than you think. Using your computer as opposed to your phone slowed you down. Is there a way to lay the pulled items out on the table in order that will match how the labels come from the post?

[@backfromburnout]

Possibly I could try laying them out in the same order I pick them and then yes most of the labels are probably in that order. Great tip I will actually try that next time to see if it makes a difference.

[@1963jaco]

Hey Mel, if you used AP Padded mailers Dont you have to weigh & measure just like " my own package"???

[@backfromburnout]

No. If you use branded Australia Post padded mailers they are also sized small, medium and large and they are charged at the same rate as a flat rate satchel. The padded mailer themselves though do cost more to buy than the plastic satchel (but you save money then on buying bubble wrap). I buy mine in bulk to get them cheaper. I just ordered another 1000 yesterday of the small ones. If you use any kind of unbranded mailer then you need to charge them as "my own postage". This is why I pay more for the branded ones as it's a missive time saver to not have to worry about weighing and measuring my orders. I don't have time for that.

[@beckyboopz1]

45???? Girl, I thought you were no more than early 30’s! You have your shipping down to an art.

[@backfromburnout]

I wish, on my way to 46 in July lol. My eldest child is about to turn 21! Thank you x

[@beckyboopz1]

@@backfromburnout my birthday is in July as well. The 23rd.

[@REV1L3R]

i remember when i started i used to take about 20 minutes to pick and pack an item, now i take about 5 minutes for picking and packing

[@backfromburnout]

Thats so great! The more we do the faster we get. It's the same with listing. We get so much faster the more we do - especially when selling items in the same niche.

[@sarahcarabotcolours9517]

Hi Mel, how do you know which label goes on which book when packing in bulk?

[@backfromburnout]

On the label there is a reference line and when I print them I can change the reference to say anything I like. So I write and abbreviation for the name of the book.

[@sarahcarabotcolours9517]

@@backfromburnout ahhh yep I forgot about that line 🤣 Thank you!

[@juanitahizon2042]

Hi Mel, can I ask where you got the tubs from? They blow my mind! What a great idea.

[@backfromburnout]

Bunnings. They aren’t cheap though which is why I bought a row to trial.

[@darussianping61]

Where to get your backdrop for your photography?

[@backfromburnout]

I use Corflute that I buy at the hardware shop

[@duncanvr7567]

Wow 69 orders in the shi* box well done Mel :)

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha! How do you think my speed is Duncan?

[@duncanvr7567]

@@backfromburnout awesome speed and your 25 not 45

[@scoobat9855]

@11:15 it looked like you under estimated the size of mailer needed, so how come the label was still okay to use? I thought you had to see which size mailer you’re using before printing out the label?

[@backfromburnout]

No, I actually charged it as an XL mailer. That plastic satchel is size XL. But the padded mailers don't come in size XL. So sometimes I put a large bundle into a couple of smaller padded mailers for the protection and then post together in the larger sized plastic satchel.I don't have to do it often, only on some of those larger bundles.

[@darleneaitken1620]

Dumb question #25!! You have the labels in your hand and slap them on the packages at lightening speed..exactly how are you matching them up?

[@backfromburnout]

When I print them, there is a spot to put a reference in. So I write the name of the book/bundles or an abbreviation of it so I understand. So for the Thomas the tank bundle I would just write Thomas. For the Olivia newton john cookbook I can write Olivia. Because I just printed the labels it’s easy for my to remember what reference I gave them. So while I’m packing one book I’m also looking at the next label so I know what the next book is to grab.

[@darleneaitken1620]

@@backfromburnout Thankyou so much Mel. Sometimes it's the little things we get hung up on. You truly are a wonderful person.

[@junkinwithjoseph1946]

I have a question in regards to those grey bins. What were they called. I'm in the usa and I was wondering so I might be able to find them here. Thank you

[@backfromburnout]

They were called a Heavy Duty Multi Purpose Stackable Storage Bin. I think as long as I keep most items in plastic snap lock bags (which most are unless large like plush) then it should keep dust away. I don’t have any small bugs in the shed so I’m not concerned about those here either. Hopefully they work great!

[@junkinwithjoseph1946]

@@backfromburnout Thank you, I appreciate it

[@suerees665]

How do you know which address goes on which order?

[@jad29376]

Can I ask a question...I noticed you have all your labels printed ready to go. How do you know what size to use? Do you figure that out when listing? When I do mine, I pack, write name on parcel, then fill out the info on my post according to what size satchel/box I used. Once I have packaged, I print the labels then stick on each corresponding name. Your way looks faster.

[@backfromburnout]

I pick the orders first so I can visually see the order/size. Most of the books I can make an accurate guess on what size mailer I need as I’ve sent so many thousands of them I have a good eye but if any need checking, if the orders are already picked, it will only take a couple of seconds to check what size mailer I will need for the order. So I pick. Then print labels. Then pack.

[@jad29376]

@@backfromburnout Thanks for replying. Your videos have me motivated to change a few things in my store to become more efficient. I have nearly 7000 listing's plus work 30 hours a week and have 5 kids. Your videos have already saved me time with a few changes I have made already so I thank you for that. Looking forward to your next one. 😊

[@thrifty_beach_mom6680]

What do you do when you can’t find a book for an order? Thanks.

[@backfromburnout]

I have really good systems so it very rarely happens anymore

[@melsmith1316]

How do you know which label goes with each book? Is the book title on the label?

[@backfromburnout]

When you print the label there is a spot to add a reference. So you can write anything you like there. I write the name of the book or a short version/ abbreviation of it so I understand it. As I’m packing one order I’m looking at the next label so I’m ready to grab the next book fast.

[@melsmith1316]

@@backfromburnout Thanks!

[@anthonyramirez9601]

It amazes me how much money you resellers make, I bust my you know what at a minimum wage job for basically nothing.

[@backfromburnout]

Start reselling on the side and maybe you can end up also reselling more. We do have to work pretty hard also but we don’t have to work for anyone but ourselves. :)

[@anthonyramirez9601]

@@backfromburnout That's the big difference working for yourself. Do you have a video showing what shipping supplies you use? I also love your energy.

[@davidnorton7464]

So good, the pandemic is ramping up again. The shop is down 17% and the eBay store is up 20%

[@backfromburnout]

Boom get it David! Keep Listing!! Have you ever timed yourself?

[@davidnorton7464]

With storage areas home -under our beds, in the living room, garage. shop - garage, loft built above book shelves, laundry, pantry, kitchen, 2 other rooms. It can take time just moving from one area to the next making sure all the home stored sales are picked before we go to work. Inbetween serving customers at the shop and packing orders - we started at 8am and finished at 2pm with shop customers and lunch inbetween

[@DaveRepairs]

I did that in December ;) I handled 20 parcels, 600+ letters and did that in under 4 hours ! pff

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha, Dave can you hear me singing “oh oh wait a minute Mr Postman” lol

[@DaveRepairs]

@@backfromburnout i heard ur singing

[@beverlyb5144]

I don’t understand when you take the picture and then you have to put it away. Where do you put it in what Alphabet and Number (i.e. R1 or D4) and how do you know where to pick it from. I am lost. LOL

[@backfromburnout]

Hi Beverly, yes I take the photos of the item and then I put it on a shelf that it will fit and then I take a photo of the shelf number where I put it. So then when I am doing the listing on the eBay website I have the location of the item and I add that shelf number to the SKU in my listing. The photo doesn't go into the listing at all, it's just for my reference for adding to the listing so I know where the book is located when it sells. Let me know if that doesn't make sense.

[@beverlyb5144]

@@backfromburnout That makes complete sense. Thank You for the explanation. You are definitely making it easier for me to start adding books to my E-Bay store! Thank you.

[@arturkurys3401]

I'm lorry driver my average speed is 50 mph😁

[@backfromburnout]

ha ha

[@musicmatters1114]

What's your average sale per book? By the way, you look a lot like Olivia Newton John.

[@backfromburnout]

Trying to keep it at $25 ASP

[@backfromburnout]

It can change depending on what offers/coupons I use for the month

[@sylvialedford8314]

You are adorable!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@leoren2685]

I would not be happy as a book buyer to be sent books in a padded envelope. Corners get crushed and indentations in the cover, pages get bent when you shove them in the envelope!!! 😩

[@backfromburnout]

I have sent thousands of books in the last few years and have 100% feedback. No one has ever said they have arrived damaged all my feedback says well packaged. The padded mailers are strong and water resistant and if I have expensive books /bundles I double mailer them for added protection.

[@leoren2685]

@@backfromburnout Yeh no, I would not be happy with that. Maybe it's the kind of books I buy. Just watching that made me cringe. They must not care about their books. Thanks for your reply. Glad you are so successful with that.

[@twotwinningcavs]

Do you offer free shipping?

[@backfromburnout]

Yes on 95% of my book orders. Some of the more expensive or bigger bundles I do charge postage incase they want to return it (as I don’t want to pay the return shipping if so). On all my clothes, shoes, ornaments, plush etc I generally charge postage on top.

[@twotwinningcavs]

@@backfromburnout can’t you have a buyer pays for return policy? Or do you mean if a buyer opens an INAD ?