eBay Resellers, Take Note: Two Features You Need to Know

[@alfreddubiel7422]

Hi Mike and God Bless you my friend. I am in my 70's and homecare my wife. Do to illness money was getting very tight until I saw your videos. I have a ton of collectibles to put on ebay. I am making $1K a month now and I don't have to leave home. I can care for my wife, care for the house chores and still make some needed cash all from home! Thanks, Al

[@goldenstatepicker]

That's GREAT! That's what I like to hear from people. All the best to you and your wife.

[@DonSmithphoto]

I use a combination of both.

[@desertfairychickres4021]

I only use my Samsung Galaxy phone for everything. Love it. Blessings kind sir.

[@jaketimbs3583]

Always many thanks and much love and respect for you mike!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate it.

[@misselizabeth8852]

Both.

[@thomascabral8443]

desk top mac air lap top was my sons in college still functional,,

[@junkstorejunky8394]

List with both. Usually start draft on the computer, open in app and add my photos, finish on the computer.

[@Castawaygirl7]

My iPhone done times desktop for editing my store. Thanks for your tips.

[@thisoverstuffedhouse]

I list with both. It is so easy to take the pictures and get the basics in on the phone but a lot of things I have the AI description doesn't cut it. Book buyers for a book form pre-1950 want more detail than the AI understands about condition. I take a picture and get the basics done and save it as draft through my phone. Then I tweak anything needed and type the descriptions in. Then I can list things as a batch instead of one after the other. It is also far easier to cut and paste things on the laptop than the phone for similar things.

[@pdixson1031]

Great videos! How do you ship that poster and frame? Thx!

[@goldenstatepicker]

I shipped it in a box that is made for glass. I find those boxes all the time from Joanne fabrics.

[@lisahubbardsnook7775]

WOW ! I started laughing when you brought up Stray Cats and Brian. What talent! You and I are on the same page about Artist.

[@goldenstatepicker]

on my play list on the way to Florida. He is a real talent.

[@daisymay317]

Glad you’re feeling better! I list via iPhone.

[@vdubb516]

Phone to list, I can work away from home that way. Ship with PC. A I is ok I feel nobody really reads it anyway, so I tweak and shorten then add my disclosure and any flaws. Musk is truly something else. I do throughly enjoy selling something I saved from the landfill to someone that is replacing a memory like the poster. That’s my favorite part of reselling. Thanks for vid!

[@5797029]

I list exclusively on my Samsung Galaxy phone. Have been since 2019. Ryan Roots had picked up an item at a garage sale and listed it immediately from the back of his vehicle, using his phone. My phone took great pictures, so, why not try it out. Way too simple and fast. Last week, my wife had a surgery that I needed to be there and wait for over 3 hours. The day before, I took a series of pictures that I could work on while waiting. I was able to list 20 items from the waiting area in less than 45 minutes. I will never go back to listing on the desktop.

[@HustleMagnets]

Bingo . Folks don't get it . I do it all the time from my 9-5. Just take the pics before and have the info u need on hand

[@desertfairychickres4021]

Samsung Galaxy Phone. Love it!

[@LisaSmith-sc5zs]

Samsung here also....easy peasy...I was tied to the desktop till I tried,...never going back either...I get on my laptop and do my spreadsheet...and seller hub stuff...that's it!

[@jonathanboese6818]

22nd! ... Thanks Mike!

[@TSunshineful]

I get everything ready on desk top, then take pictures on iphone, then go back to desk top to adjust pictures, then list.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice. Thanks for the comment.

[@Cybertruck1000]

Exactly the same thoughts on Musk

[@goldenstatepicker]

Cyborg! Not sure how he is able to stay alive doing what he is doing,

[@sherryc.1242]

I recently bought a mossier glass cat for .55 cent. I was so excited, cause it was uranium glass and glowed. I had no idea what they were selling for. It sold for 150.00.🤯 That was my best buy so far.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice find. I haven't found and mossier glass yet. Might be more of that Mid-West to East Coast find.

[@daisymay317]

Also, thanks for the reminder on videos. I couldn’t figure it out (via the app) and had forgotten about it. But got one added today!

[@terriyoung2389]

I list on my desktop but I do struggle with the photos. Still trying to figure out how to get decent pictures.

[@victoriavetter390]

List on desktop and phone for puctures

[@cavyart]

I hybrid list. I take a bunch of pictures with my phone including a pic of it on the scale and with the ruler showing measurements if it's big enough that I'll need them for shipping info. . I draft up the listings on my PC which has 2 monitors so I can use the pictures brought up on google photos on my side screen so I can make the listings quick. Then later on when I'm watching tv, or just relaxing in bed. I open my ebay app and pop the pics in and list each item. It's super fast to quickly crop/lighten each item if needed and hit list.

[@gerijohnson5379]

I list by desktop

[@alabamaflip2053]

Desktop 100% for listing. A real camera for photos and I move the sd card from the camera to SD card reader on the desktop. Phone only for notifications when away from my listing station. Super fast set up for selling on eBay.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice. Kind of old school. I like my iphone for air droping photos. Thanks so much for watching,

[@gillyphipps4457]

I list phone and mostly IPad.

[@heathermccary9776]

I list with both I like the AI feature for the description I also like the ability to add pictures from my phone and not have to put them on my computer first

[@goldenstatepicker]

I see 24th. LOL

[@VillmontMarket]

Hi Mike, just found your channel and subscribed. May I ask who did your van logo? I love it!

[@goldenstatepicker]

I used fiver. One of those designers did.

[@misseyespy1]

Laptop ? However I draft on laptop take photo on iPad or phone list on iPad . My phone gets too full… I use lol to use desktop with extra data machine … and camera . Tempted to use camera still but now use photo apps

[@goldenstatepicker]

My phone gets full and have to constantly clear, but I love the air drop feature. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@timhalcomb4041]

Desktop thanks for sharing you have a blessed day in the name of Jesus Christ

[@heidim5110]

Really appreciate your channel! I do a little reselling on the side and always list on my desktop. For me, it’s quicker than using my phone.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for watching.

[@SAVETHEKIDS-bn5zo]

Hi Mike How much do youu spend “cost of goods” a month on EBay thanks all the best

[@goldenstatepicker]

This Saturday I will break down that. So, you asked at the right time.

[@jonasbarnes7744]

I everything phone

[@Ir-of4zn]

When it comes to selling books on Amazon, how many books needed to sell for a full time income?

[@goldenstatepicker]

As many as you can. I have 1500 currently in inventory

[@damienhawthorne8864]

I use my iPhone. Love the AI. You do have to make edits sometimes. Also even though the app doesn’t support video uploads, if you log onto the website directly on the phone, you can upload the videos with no problems. This saves me some time from going back and forth to a desktop.

[@SnaggleKrate]

I use the AI description often and modify it. Some of the AI descriptions make me think of school assignments where we were required to have xxx number of words so we would use 5 words where 2 would do.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice. I too do the same,

[@Castawaygirl7]

AI is ok but I have to delete sr info paragraph. Usually repetitive and how many times can you say.. this is a wonderful addition to your collection.. wardrobe…etc. I do major edits but still somewhat helpful. 🥴

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, FLOWERY is what I say. But, I feel it can word the mani content pretty good.

[@Rickstuffthangs]

I use my iPhone .

[@darktoylord]

I list with both. I pull the items that I am going to list. I start the listing and save the draft on my PC. Then I jump over to the phone. Open the draft and add the pictures.

[@stevedoyle5987]

On desktop. Flow works better.

[@briangarner9805]

I list on my Phone.

[@LisaSmith-sc5zs]

Started desktop...now phone....it's easier.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for watching

[@NickQueen]

I use my phone. I have a photo box I built out of cardboard and I set it up in the living room and watch something in the background as I list.

[@janebarnett865]

Desk top 99.9% of the time. Sometimes I make drafts on my phone and save them for later, then complete on the computer. Always try to have some photos on my phone in case I get stuck somewhere and need to kill time....lol

[@bartekdyszkiewicz1359]

Phone, photo room app (pro version bulk editing) If I need a video airdrop and add on desktop.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I'm going to look into photo room. Thanks for reminding me on that app.

[@bartekdyszkiewicz1359]

@@goldenstatepicker it’s great, can edit 50 photos at one time in just a couple of minutes with little to no adjustments needed. Use one of the “Shopify” templates and immediately will center the photo in a square after removing the background and adds a nice soft shadow. Lots of features in the the app including Ai. Over all very pleased with it nearly two years of use. Thanks for all the vids and info you’ve been sharing.

[@Bawkr]

Desktop all the way. I get why people like the phone but damn I take a nice PC anyday. A nice GPU behind what I'm doing & tons of screen real-estate with 2+ screens.

[@webrik33]

I'm wary of the AI description option. I've had more than one listing that listed incorrect details...such as 'subtitles included, wrong size screen on a digital camera, some other problems' all resulting in INAD returns

[@tonyabonifay1270]

I list entirely on my iPhone! Occasionally there will be a feature I need that requires me to go to my desktop. Re: AI-it’s cool and fun, but sometimes wordy and even wrong. The second paragraph usually is a repetition of the first, just more “flowery” language, so I delete it. Still faster-I’ve always been slow with my descriptions. (And AI doesn’t do detailed descriptions of any flaws, etc.) HOWEVER, After a couple of months trying out AI on eBay, I find myself going back to writing my own descriptions-I like ‘em better. 😊 Thanks so much for the video and info.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I found the same. Flowery. Love it. Thanks for watching,

[@findinghiddenriches]

As someone who lives rural, loves Bibles and has bought multiple off eBay, I am thankful for the people who sell them on there. As a reseller I will sell Bibles with no issue. As a Christian I will keep extra Bibles on hand to give away to anyone that might want or need one. It's the living Word of God, let's spread it far and wide!

[@rarecommonsllc]

I agree I love them too and have tons I just listed two days ago ❤

[@davesoddnends]

I list desktop Mike - just easier for me to maneuver my fat fingers. One of these days I'll try the phone app.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I have the same issues with my digits. Lol

[@collegehunkshaulingjunk-df7487]

@@goldenstatepicker and my eyes are the next issue. 🤣🤣

[@redesignedbydelicia3052]

List on phone

[@Finds_WorthKeeping]

I do the phone

[@susanweeres7915]

My sourcing sidekick (granddaughter) and I go to the bins together. Always pick up the clothes with the over-priced GW tags attached. Takes about a week and they all sell. They would most definitely sell more if they dropped the prices. But hey, good for me!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Down below in the video description is a link to my store.

[@TSunshineful]

@susanweeres7915 do you have a store? I’d like to check it out :-)

[@diannasouthern2055]

What is a GW tag

[@susanweeres7915]

Goodwill price tag

[@jermaineconcern1539]

For my clothing I use VA's for all my listings. For everything else I prefer desktop but usually just list on the phone.

[@ToooSweet1]

Your sales didn't tank the beginning of April?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Not really. They have had ups and downs but for the most part they are spread out. I have a video tonight breaking down the first three quarters.

[@larrywayout1163]

Mike I've seen Brian Setzer 4 times- Stray Cats & Orchestra each twice. I was hoping to see him on this tour, Doesn't look like he's coming to St Louis.

[@goldenstatepicker]

He usually did his Christmas tour in our area, but don't see anything yet. Thanks for watching.

[@schgar5184]

When you say bin of books, do you mean Goodwill bins or something else?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes to your bin of books question.

[@joytoyouandme4593]

I’m not really sold on the A1- it seems too long and really wordy. A large percentage of buyers never read the description. I think it needs some tweaking. I list primarily on my phone and sometimes on my I-pad. My I-phone also works great for pictures.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I use it to thin the wordiness down. I'm just looking to see if it speeds things up and also if it might help with sales. Work in progress.

[@joytoyouandme4593]

@@goldenstatepicker - Yes indeed-totally agree

[@MitchRezman1]

Create listings on desktop then add images by phone

[@goodwillbunny5773]

God bless you for blessing us so much with these educational videos! Grandma Bunny #Phoenix

[@goldenstatepicker]

Many thanks

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

Man, yesterday I got a massive deal. I paid $125 for literally a truck load of vintage electronics. VCRs, DVD/VCR combos, boom boxes, stereo equipment, two older large flat screen tvs (these sell good on Marketplace not for much though), and other things. I mean there was so much I had a hard time getting all of it in my pickup (including the cab). I feel like I just bought a storage locker. I know I will be throwing a percentage of it out, but even if 1/4 works I will be making a lot of money.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Love those kind of deals. Thanks for the comment

[@joytoyouandme4593]

Done t forget to part them out too. You can most likely sell over 50% that way.

[@retaliationresale4569]

I list desktop

[@resellingandthrifting]

I use my android however since i now have list perfectly, i use my phone to put them in the catalog, and then i have to use my laptop to go into LP to list them on all the platforms😊

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for watching and the comment

[@bkjustice9390]

I use phone exclusively. The video feature is not possible right now on the phone but an Ebay rep told me that it will be possible soon.

[@sharonduran1619]

Take photos with a tablet, finish on my lap top.

[@Amandahugginkizz]

We lived in maryland for the army and drove by edgar allen poes house all the time. I actually had no idea who he was my husband and mil told me

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

I know Super VHS were selling for around $100. I haven't sold one in awhile.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I did just sell that one. I have had good luck selling them.

[@dbrianc]

80-90% of my eBay listing and management is from my phone. I use my computer for more detailed reporting and shipping.

[@Southfork.Bay.Traders]

Elon is an alien just trying to make a starship to go home...

[@goldenstatepicker]

He might be! He is definitely a strange dude.

[@damienhawthorne8864]

I said the same thing to my Savers crew. My Savers in Yorba Linda use to be great. There is a lot of well to do families in the area. Items priced for a resellers but not any more. Most items are being evaluated. You have to really catch them slipping. I use to spend a about a thousand a month. Now it’s barely a few hundred. They were my #1 source but not any more.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I have also seen a drop off in my SAVERS spending. I'd say half.

[@damienhawthorne8864]

@@goldenstatepicker feel weird giving a thumbs up to a bad situation.

[@2strive405]

The items that you picked in North Carolina did you bring all those back to California with you or are you having your son ship them out and you can just send him a label when they sell?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Those were all for him. I didn't take anything home this trip.

[@wink853]

Phone all the time!

[@stephenlambert6407]

iPhone, you need to be careful and read the description, the AI reads all pictures

[@texaslady7630]

I use android phone and desktop. I take most pictures on phone, but I can complete better on desktop. Thanks for the video. I didn't realize the older metal style boxes with little storage drawers were worth money. Good to know. I think I have some in the barn. :) I think it is great to sell Bibles. I bought one from here and it was very nice.

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

You are right about Amazon taking huge percentages. That is why most DVDs and CDs are not worth selling on Amazon. The seller would actually have to pay Amazon to sell the DVD. I see so many listed dirt cheap. I do not know how (or why) those sellers do it without losing money.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I say the same. I don't know how they do it.

[@aaronr7565]

List with phone

[@patrioticgoombah7595]

Will not use A I. The more we use the more it learns. The singularity is a real thing. No tinfoil needed. You say it gives freedom. I strongly disagree. On the larger scale. I’ll stick with using my own brain and type the good ol fashion way. But still Love ya Mike 👍

[@goldenstatepicker]

I've had my ups and down with it alos, but there are many things I can see that might help. That said I'm still with ya in many areas regarding AI. Thanks for watching.

[@dianepatterson2867]

iPhone XS. Dino 🦕 phone

[@billhunt7718]

Yo Mike! Nice to take that guy's offer $250 is a pretty good profit also. Sometimes just take it . I list mostly on my phone, for me it's easier with the pics and I like it better than the desktop version. Sometimes I go to desktop because there's some stuff you can't do on the phone you can do there.

[@maryfuentes1545]

I use my laptop to write up my listings & save it a draft. Then I use my cellphone to take the photo & publish

[@brosephvarabroccoli9134]

For Amazon I strictly list on my 🖥️ eBay has been all 📱 eBay seems much easier on the phone imo . I’m still very new to this game tho, just got my first few shipments into Amazon and my first sale on eBay a few days ago! Thanks again for your content!! 📦 📚

[@goldenstatepicker]

Super. Thanks so much for letting us know and watching my channel

[@nelo1285]

Same here

[@WhatEdThinks]

Phone is easiest.

[@l3LiTz]

I prefer desktop and I use chat GPT for descriptions and just clean it up a bit. Saves a ton of time

[@georgiagirllibra]

70/30 phone, computer...because I'm on the run a lot, it's more productive for me that way.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for letting us know

[@ShopontheBlvd]

Phone . I use the eBay camera. The AI description is kinda weird. You really have to proof read as sometimes the sentence is rather dumb and obvious a robot said it, or someone not fluent in the English language. I use it but tweak it every time.

[@catherinefoster4254]

Hi Mike! I list mostly on the desktop but sometimes on my phone. I too find the phone a bit small, my eyes aren't as good as they used to be! lol Thank you for another great video!

[@laurab8450]

Good episode, Mike, I remember the Stray Cats:) I list using desktop only. I like shipping though much better & would rather ship than list, but you can't have one without the other, lol.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yeap, The Stray Cat Strut! Thanks for watching.

[@Apexflipper]

AI is cool and trendy but WAY too wordy. I hope they develop it more.

[@goldtopsrock]

Don’t own a desktop. iPhone and iPad all day.

[@Maymaymayok]

Great! But how about listing items you have in different sizes or colors in terms of using variations feature. Such features does work on mobile app.

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

desktop, phone too small

[@jacksonxbaj]

Hello - I love your content. For a while now I've been considering starting a small eBay/Amazon type "side business" in order to generate some supplemental income. I realize the purpose of your channel is in part to teach/educate others on how to run this type of business - but do you offer - or could you recommend an effective "all-encompassing" step by step - A to Z course on this subject? Thank you :)

[@goldenstatepicker]

I don’t think their is one that I know of. Someday I need to sit down and do one. Thanks for watchjng

[@danielvanbuskirk8436]

Shed Flips (youtube) just put up a video on just that.

[@danielvanbuskirk8436]

Desktop ! the ebay phone app stinks.

[@dechinta]

You're too young to be my uncle, but you can call ME "Aunt Joni." LOL I list desktop. I have cataracts and the phone screen is too small. (Speaking of being old.) But I might check out the AI. And I haven't used the video option either, but I've thought of it. I only sell books, for the most part, so videos aren't really helpful. Plus, I'm too lazy, or tired, to learn something new. 18:10 For real. Amen! 18:40 Hmmm, I have several of those. Never thought of selling them. I use them for craft supplies, buttons, beads, stickers, S hooks, nails, screws, brads, etc., etc., etc. I used to make jewelry and I could easily fill 50 of them with all my "stuff."

[@Amandahugginkizz]

My hsuabdn list from the comp and used chat gpt to write the descriptions im gnna tell him the app has it now. I love shipping. Elon musk is a.i lol hes a robot

[@bearsmom42]

Photos and listing on the phone. Ship from desktop. I don't like the AI descriptions. Too wordy like reading a novel. I prefer bullet point type descriptions. Only the facts!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for the comment. I do find it wordy and have to trim it a bit here and there when I do use it,

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

Ugg, quarterly tax day.

[@goldenstatepicker]

For some it is! Thanks again for watching,

[@drj2171]

iPhone

[@davidvictor2875]

phone

[@Monotarian]

Iphone

[@ms.budgetmom8472]

phone 100 percent

[@rarecommonsllc]

I have already listed my first 200 items now i have death piles i cant resurrect since i am blocked from listing anymore due to being 15days shy of the 45day limit ugh

[@goldenstatepicker]

So, you are new?