Ebay Sourcing Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started Reselling

[@jacestroud4119]

I am a part-time reseller from GA, USA. Lavender Clothesline put out the word about you so I had to come and see!

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you for taking the time to check out my channel. Hope it was ok!

[@rraizers83]

Start of this video is spot on. Especially for someone like myself who has anxiety and depression. So easy to twist bad days. Or days you struggle to find stuff.

[@Chaddypete]

I appreciate that. It can be difficult but there is always something you can do!

[@user-qc3ef8gl5v]

Great advice, Pete! I’ve been a reseller for a couple of years now and my journey is so similar to yours. I was so guilty of buying clothes on the £1 rail til I realised there’s a reason they’re on the £1 rail 🤣. Check every single item now on my phone, only pick things up if I know I can make a minimum of £10 profit. Now I’m much more picky! 👍

[@Chaddypete]

Its very easy to get caught in the £1 rail trap 🤣 Glad the tips are helping. Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@grandmasterlucien]

Thats the one, minimum £10 profit or leave it.

[@DixonsPickins]

I know I need as many sourcing tips as I can possibly get. Great video brother!

[@Chaddypete]

Thanks bro I appreciate it

[@DameNelson]

I use to resell but on amazon (little bit on ebay). Did it for a couple years on top of a ft job too. Amazon changed goalpost so it went from being a nice sideline to being not worth it. It's a different beast I guess. Disabled now so not easy to get about to carboots or charity shops. Pity as i'll be made redundant soon i'd love to do this as a job. I don't drive lolololol so not going to happen. I'll just live through you guys. lol so enjoyable. Very informative vid.

[@kkdabbs1]

Found you through lavender clothesline, who is a us ebay reseller who loves clothes and said you have great content to help people. Your audience is spreading! And thanks for the tips!

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you for your support! Lavender Clothesline is a legend!

[@remigiuszlenski2257]

Thanks a lot mate for sharing those tips😊 great video, very helpful on the beginning of my reselling journey. All the best

[@appreciatinglife4425]

I like what you said about all the bad pickups can drown out your good sales. Going to watch the rest of your videos. Lavender Clothesline recommended your channel. Thanks Karen!

[@Chaddypete]

I always think that its better to keep your money, thank make a bad buy! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@judycoleman5690]

Lavender Clothesline did a shout out for you and your channel. Great information....and generous of you to share!

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you for watching, hope it helped!

[@annebarden4179]

Brilliant tips, I'm a newbie and you speak sensibly, great well thought out advice, thank you.

[@Chaddypete]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad you found it useful!

[@sharonduran1619]

Hi I am from Illinois, USA. I just watched your video for the first time on a recommendation of Karen Lavender Clothesline. I have been doing EBay for over 8 years and learn something new everyday. Keep up the good work.

[@Chaddypete]

Thanks for watching and supporting my channel, I really appreciate it! Im still learning as well, so hope my tips help!

[@sade1626]

Watching this a bit late but i like the changing room idea 🙂

[@DrMattiLabbratt]

Excellent tips Pete - you’re the Best!!! Xx

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you for the support!🙏

[@chicvintagegifts6335]

Loved this video for so many reasons. Thanks for the tips ❤ xxx

[@spudspuddy]

pete can you talk about why you sell worldwide and what postal service you use and do you get many returns where you have to pay overseas shipping, ive had several problems with foreign buyers so now only sell to the uk, but worldwide might increase sales....good vids anyway cheers

[@ekj24uk]

haha, made me laugh when u said someone went into the changing room to do their research. I just took photos of the items and sat in the car looking them up. Didn't even have any money to buy anything that day, I just wanted to see what it felt like searching for bargains and if I could cope being in a shop. Wasn't too bad apart from it being so busy and expensive!! Will be going a different town next time.

[@Chaddypete]

It’s baby steps, but at least you’re doing the right thing and checking them before even considering purchasing them! Thanks for watching!

[@DrMattiLabbratt]

Oh Emma - Same! British Heart Foundation shops round me are the most expensive. I’ve found that the more independent or local ones like local Hospices & YMCA shops are much cheaper and have same quality donations. Rule of thumb seems to be that if they have an online shop or EBay shop- they charge more in the physical shops. But remember that no Charity Lister’s know every single label so you can still get lucky if like Pete says, you Do Your Research and Learn Your No’s His advice here really is priceless and so unselfish of him to share with us. He & Lola are just amazing, decent (& also hilarious!) lovely people xxx

[@Shauntipson]

I’m still in the mind set because it cheap I got stuff that’s not sold for over a year Sometimes you just need some one else to make you think about what you’re doing Thanks again Quite honestly you are my top EBay you tuber. Alway very informative Keep it up Thanks

[@Chaddypete]

I think it’s part of the discipline to try and get out of that mindset! Thanks for your kind words mate!

[@naomigibson9991]

You have just completely changed how I want to work! Thank you

[@Chaddypete]

I’m glad it helped!

[@enidpolanco1900]

Love your channel found you through Lavender Clothesline I’m a reseller from New York City selling on eBay and a few other platforms. Thank you for the great content.

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it! Hope the tips help!

[@fcohen8296]

Do you source within the city or do you go out to the Island and NJ and/or upstate. I find everything is very expensive in NYC

[@enidpolanco1900]

@@fcohen8296 hi, yes I source in the city and yes it is a bit expensive. I am picky about what I pick up. Jeans are 10 dollars but I only pick up the ones I can flip for 50-60 dollars I’ve flipped quite a few for 100+ I also worked Luxury retail for 10 years and it helps to know brands. We also have goodwill outlets where you buy clothes by weight here in NYC it’s 1.69 lbs but it’s hard work digging in bins for treasures. Hey great job on your KZbin channel awesome content 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@thevinylinch]

Great Vid, i used to get a rush to get out of shop quick when i found a gem as i feel they have made a mistake on low price.

[@Chaddypete]

😂 I was the same at first!

[@jamiesmith6752]

Love this video. I am one of them people who always thinks about what the staff are going to say if I get my phone out and start researching.

[@Chaddypete]

The worst thing that can happen is they tell you to leave, but I can understand where you’re coming from! Thanks for watching

[@stevejones9890]

Great video and some great advice, I've just found your channel and subscribed and am now catching up with all your videos. Thanks

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you find the videos useful 🔥

[@shoestringprepper]

I’ve just subscribed making my way through your vids great channel my friend. I work for a charity shop but leaving soon. Not allowed to eBay until I leave . I used to eBay when my kids were little but think I can do at least part time to start so it’s nice to see you do well.

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate the support!

[@joysbaking]

Lavender Clothes line recommend your channel! Look forward to watching your videos and seeing your finds . Thank you

[@Chaddypete]

I will be releasing another video later today, thanks for watching!

[@stevegyp]

Never really sold much on ebay, But after watching a lot of your channel in the last month or so I think I might give it a go, So thanks Pete

[@Chaddypete]

No worries! Thanks for watching

[@MisterA-Vintage]

All great advice, especially on the “no” knowledge! I’m away to delist lots of low price stuff and see what the impact is. Cheers mate

[@Chaddypete]

That “No Library” is one of my favourite tips! It means no sourcing trip is wasted! Hope it works out for you 🔥

[@geraldineb3778]

Hi ya, I'm just starting out. Your videos are really helpful and gives me tools to get me on my way

[@Chaddypete]

That’s great to hear! Glad it helps

[@debbieheiman325]

Found you through Lavender Clothesline, keep up the good work.

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you so much for watching, I replay appreciate it!

[@moz7173]

Ha, the changing room, that's what I do ;)

[@Chaddypete]

😂😂

[@BigBlueBruh]

Great video mate. What's the best way to source wholesale vintage container shipments direct from the USA?

[@Chaddypete]

It's all about making connections and contacting companies in the US. You have to build relationships which take time to get the truly good stuff.

[@katieheidinger4635]

I also found you from Lavender Clothesline 💜

[@Chaddypete]

I appreciate you taking the time out to check out my channel, thank you!

[@themillshoppe]

Great video. I’m subscribed. Thanks to Lavender Clothesline for the shout out.

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel, I really appreciate it!

[@J6Flips]

Great advice. Much appreciated 🙏

[@Chaddypete]

Cheers for watching 🔥

[@MojoMama7]

Really really great tips for a newbie like me. Grateful. Thank you!

[@Chaddypete]

No worries! Glad to have helped

[@DanielJ096]

Best tip is by far have data on your phone, when you first start your not gonna have a clue what sells and what doesn’t it’s essential imo

[@livikfn8801]

Great video, I like your down to earth style. Good man.

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! Cheers for watching 🔥

[@maggiemullin684]

Thank you, really great you share your knowledge knowledge

[@Chaddypete]

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate the support

[@fcohen8296]

Like others, I've come upon you with the recommendation of the lovely Lavender Clothesline. I was wondering how long was that learning curve for you (and I know you are still constantly learning more) from having to check literally every single item to having a pretty good handle on a good portion of it?

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you for your kind on both comments! Personally for me, it was around six or so months before I could confidently pick up certain items and be happy it would sell. I do, however still check prices as the market fluctuates on particular brands and styles, so its never really fixed thing!

[@evernew23]

I am also a reseller, I love being my own boss and obviously enjoy the sourcing more than listing and as such I have a huge reserve of stock, the only downside to me is peoples reactions when I tell them what I do, I feel that most people with normal jobs look down on people like us and either assume we are lazy or on benefits as well, annoys me sometimes, do you find this at all?

[@Chaddypete]

I started selling when I was working full time so I didn't really get those reactions, I got teased a bit about it though but I was able to replace my full time income with this, so the teasing stopped!!🤣 At the end of the day, that's the only downside and you get to sleep in late, then its good enough for me!

[@jamiesmith6752]

This is what I call jealousy my friend. Peope stuck in a 9-5 job bottom of the pile at work living for the weekend. They don’t like people doing what they love and making money.

[@bungee1965]

LOL: Try doing as you suggested @ 6:24 with a hand full of ladies dresses. It's faf, you should see some of the looks I get. Thanks for the advice... ;)

[@Chaddypete]

😂😂😂😂 just do it with confidence! Sorry though!

[@drop7237]

good video men thanks, i saw some instagram reseller pages that sells vintage of nike,adidas,tommy,fila,northface,champion all this good brands and just wanted to know how do they get them or from where, sure not from ebay

[@Chaddypete]

They would probably buy from wholesalers

[@geobun2734]

Really value there!! Thanks

[@hortz2274]

Great videos - just going through them all! These tips are great and I’ve been guilty of grabbing cheap stuff or stuff with problems before! Now I’m trying to be more picky. Question - do you wash/iron everything or just those that obviously need it?

[@Chaddypete]

I only wash if it really needs it. The shops do quite a job nowadays but I find most people will wash it regardless when they receive it

[@hortz2274]

@@Chaddypete yeah totally agree!

[@Chaddypete]

Check out my vintage wholesale haul: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3rFdIVop7dkpJI

[@llviews6399]

Great content and advice 💯

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you 🙏

[@Mrb-flips]

Great advice

[@Chaddypete]

Thanks for watching

[@marcin7882]

Maaaaan I check out your ebay store you have a loooooot offf s... stock love it 😀

[@Chaddypete]

Thanks for your kind words. I am always trying to get better stock!

[@stevenkeen2475]

hey chaddypete , im just learning from watching your vids.quick question. if i buy an addidas tracksuit for example and it still has the original pricing tag from when it was bought new,can i leave the price tag on it when i resell, just not sure as it has name of shop originally bought from on it.. thanks for your vids and hope to hear back from you

[@Chaddypete]

Yes I would leave the original tag as it’s what they call deadstock. They tend to sell a bit better as well

[@shellsterooney]

Oh word, my no bank is a little fuzzy atm, got to build it in time for the car boots!

[@Chaddypete]

😂 it’s like riding a bike! You’ll soon be back to speed!

[@shellsterooney]

@@Chaddypete you'd think, did you see my Charity Shop Woodley Edition? Overpaid for a Le Mans t and bought a fake D squared 🙈

[@Chaddypete]

😂😂 we’ve all been there!!

[@BlaineMolloyMusic]

Fade on point brother 👌🏻

[@Chaddypete]

Cheers bro 🔥

[@neilwaino2549]

Superb Advice 👍👍👍

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you!

[@karlatkin01]

I buy n sell bits n bobs but tbh its much harder now charity shops have got clever were i live in north York’s they sell good stuff for what its worth ,,there hardly afew quid in it ,,any tips for charity shop buying ? I find it difficult were afew years ago it was money for old rope

[@Chaddypete]

The only tip I can give is research more than the workers do! I spend a lot of time doing this so you can always try and stay one step ahead. A lot of the things I find have not been noticed but by the time they have, I’m onto the next thing 😂

[@braxaxe]

Hi Chad, what research tools do you use? Thank you

[@Chaddypete]

Most of the time it will be platform that you are planning to sell on. So I just use eBay most of the time. They have a research tool called terapeak which is very useful as well!

[@francescocontino2188]

Thanks for the video 🔥

[@Chaddypete]

No worries mate! Thanks for watching!

[@craigbrown9940]

really interesting.

[@Chaddypete]

Thanks for watching

[@lisaliv2585]

ove this video. Great work.

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!

[@justoldthings]

great video

[@Chaddypete]

Cheers mate!

[@joeycuevas5844]

Thanks for all the tips Pete! I am a Amazon FBA seller but I am trying to ease my way into EBay. I make roughly $1k a month on Amazon. Can I expect similar results on EBay or is that a optimistic guess?

[@Chaddypete]

Yes you can make that quite easily if you pick up the right items. eBay is more about one off items initially, then you can get into the wholesale side or vice versa!

[@craigmiskelly9150]

Thanks bro

[@anthonyperry3141]

Great video thanks

[@Chaddypete]

Cheers I appreciate it!

[@zillatechbuzz4596]

Great video bro

[@Chaddypete]

Thanks bro 🙏🔥

[@denisecooke1009]

Found app. Thanks for your help

[@Chaddypete]

No worries!

[@xCLUNKx]

App?

[@staycasual7203]

Out of interest Pete what’s the average amount you make in profit per month? Would love to quit my job and do this!

[@xCLUNKx]

Start it whilst working, see if you can manage it. Then 6 month a year see what you think 👍

[@Chaddypete]

I don’t really like to say but it definitely covers my monthly bills including my car and everything else! But I agree with what’s been already said. I started doing this when I was at work and it made my full time job a lot more bearable knowing I didn’t have to do overtime and longer shifts if I didn’t want to. I dived in at the deep end just before we locked down but I managed to carry on paying the bills

[@staycasual7203]

@@Chaddypete cheers for the feedback Pete and I hope you keep this up, love the vlogs 💯👏🙌

[@Jtwe]

12:03 - i didnt know they had charity shops in Iraq, interesting

[@teresadoherty1853]

Hello...... just subscribed recommended by Lavender clothesline

[@Chaddypete]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel, I appreciate your support!

[@littlemy5156]

No one in a charity shop would approach you because you’re a big scary looking man 😅 but Iv heard conversations between the staff & some customers chatting to the staff who are nothing short of enraged if they think people are buying to sell!! So I never check the comps inside the shop as I would be devastated if they questioned me😮! I have no idea why people get enraged at the thought of people making a bit of money from selling the goods on - as I’m pretty sure resellers make up a decent amount of the sales in charity shops & without us sales would take a nose dive!!! So the haters need to sit back & have a rethink - as we pay the same as everyone else & keep the profits rolling in for charity’s & keep things from landfill!! Plus if they need to get angry at anyone - get angry at the managers who are taking a big wage from the sales!! Nuff said!! 😂❤

[@Chaddypete]

😂😂 people need to remember that the Charity Shop is there to fund the charity they represent, it’s not for poor people or there would be way more in poorer areas and hardly any in affluent areas, but they have the same amount. Most of the people that complain about this, don’t even go into charity shops, so they’re not helping them to stay open! I could go into the amount that Charity Shops throw away on a daily basis because there is no space but that’s for a different day 😂

[@TonksBoutique]

@chaddypete I always check items on my phone but a few shops near me now have signs up and stuck to rails saying "NO CHECKING ON PHONE"

[@Chaddypete]

😂 it’s so weird they even try to stop you looking at your phone!