How I Made $500 In One Weekend Selling Items On Ebay

[@paulvideoeditor9554]

I have a little over 100 Items in my store (that I started this month because of your videos) on average I sell about one item every other day. My best finds so far, I got a new unopened printer from goodwill for 14.99 and it sold today for $150 with free shipping. The other day I found a new open box Wii Fit Plus at goodwill for $7 and that sold for $75 + Shipping! Love the videos, I'm thinking about trying to do some of my own in the future!

[@jackthemuttchris8344]

I took a idea from your playbook today, i bought 3 items from the thrift store and listed them in the parking lot and they sold in 20 minutes. Thanks for the content

[@HairyTornado]

Awesome! Fast sales are the best sales!

[@jackthemuttchris8344]

@@HairyTornado Yeah i sold $650 the last 2 days finding some small items for good profit easy to ship

[@nickshelton4489]

Josh love the listing idea on items you buy that day. As a fellow listing procrastinator, I think one idea that would be interesting, is listing 1 item from your death pile along with items you buy that day. So if you buy 4 items, list 5. Love your content man, and really enjoying the podcast with Drew and Joey!

[@Glitchfaction]

Man you are so much more patient than me. I put something up and if it doesn’t sell that day I’m like “What the hell is the problem here!?” And start looking at changing prices.

[@cn6891]

The way you explain your stance on selling Bibles is well thought out and presented excellently. I couldn't agree more and must admit to having a very similar stance on the subject. My personal rule for this is as follows. I sell them at or (mostly) a little under retail (25-30% depending on condition etc.). I tithe my earnings (Ok I tithe ALL my earnings 10%, but I tithe an extra 5%-10% on Bibles). I donate all Bibles I find in my travels that are either free, or not in condition well enough for sale. I am ALL in favor of putting as many Bibles in the hands of those that want them as possible. Just my thoughts.

[@angelawhite7140]

Awesome answer!

[@Letlovebemymotivestudio]

I support this message! ❤😊

[@chadsteiner7049]

I'm not sure about the selling bible thing, just gives me weird vibes. Made my first E-bay sale from yard sales this weekend. Made a $6 profit. Gotta start somewhere.

[@jacquelinehealy1797]

Seems like the buyers of the bibles want the bibles, not reselling them.

[@cindymanning6757]

Congratulations!!!

[@temujinkhan6326]

its $6 you didnt have the day before. Now take that $6 and buy 2 items. if you make a profit of $6 for each item now you have $18 dollars profit to reinvest

[@dsr8223]

I accidentally had one of my Bibles in a box of books to sell at a garage sale a few years ago. A man asked me how much I wanted for it, and I just gave it to him. Somehow, it didn't seem right for me to take money for it, although I had happily paid money for it when I had originally bought it years earlier. I don't think there is anything wrong with selling one, though. I just enjoyed giving it away.

[@temujinkhan6326]

@@dsr8223 Nothing wrong with making money from the bibles. Publishers dont publish them for free and the churches to me are businesses who collect money but dont pay any taxes of any sort.

[@mannyaguilar67]

I am surprised you didn’t search those Nike Money sneakers on your trusty eBay app.

[@conniesummers3647]

I really enjoy your videos . I've learned alot. I just start selling on Ebay a couple months ago . I've feel I've done ok . I've made some mistakes but you learn as you go . I've always went to the goodwill but now I have a reason to go . I did find a item paid 10.00 sold it for 79.00 . My sales havent been alot but steady . Thanks

[@thats-what-she-sold]

Thanks for including the financial breakdowns. I love seeing realistic financial info so that I know when I'm on the right track to my full time reselling goal. Having a full time job and selling part time is exhausting!

[@shelbyblu5439]

I just found one of those ATT Answering Machines I was looking up solds and found your sold listing yesterday. I thought it looked like your background so i clicked the listing and it was lol Thanks for the content , always enjoy your vids.

[@halo218813]

I think you might be one of the sweetest KZbinrs out there, the Bible thing was kind of you not to want to price gouge. I think all your asking prices are super fair, you don't seem greedy like alot of resellers. Love your vids ❤

[@paulvideoeditor9554]

The Nike's that you found are the Nike Air Tech Challenge III Voltage Purple (2015), and I saw pairs going for $120+ on eBay!

[@HairyTornado]

Woah!

[@GravityGoods]

Those were mine! Sold last month. I picked them up at a yard sale and paid up for them ($15), but yeah sold for $150!!!!! :) Good find Josh!

[@tessa.robles.84]

Ya I went and looked them up too and the comps were great! Any chance they're still there? Lol. I never find expensive stuff like that :(

[@bboys1478]

Good questions and great answers. As always, excellent video. Thank you for your expertise! Bullbar looks awesome too!!

[@Ellernation]

I also sold a $2 Spanish Bible a couple weeks ago from SArmy! Sold for $14 plus $4 shipping. Not a biggie but I like that it went to someone who will hopefully appreciate it and like you said cheaper than if they went and bought a new one.

[@phxjaguar5207]

Don’t forget those free USPS Caution Heavy 35-70 lb labels. And when used, the items are supposed to be separated from the normal mail stream for special handling. Even for less weight and no label, I’ve never had any issues and only thanks if with red marker I mark the weight, like 30 lbs or even “over 7 lbs” on a FRE lol.

[@jennyfromtheblock9167]

I really enjoyed this style video.

[@cindymanning6757]

Me too

[@melindaivey4772]

I enjoy watching you. You do a great job and have tons of energy.

[@JoeyBadaBing22]

JOSH I LOVED THIS VIDEO! Love to see what you do all day! It makes me feel like I’m hanging out with you! Enjoyed this long video! 💪🏼💪🏼 you’re the man!

[@ginawalley784]

Yes! That format was awesome! You are doing such a great job! ❤️

[@AndySoMeta]

Step inside the clipless shoes and crank the rachets. They usually break around the rubber when they sit for a while.

[@lauraburrill1436]

Hey I’m just glad your making money!! This is your family’s income. There’s always something for someone. Enjoying your video 🤗🤗

[@carow6244]

Yay been waiting on a new vid from you 👍👍 Really love the good will boxes you've done - love your and Haileys enthusiasm when sorting them. And love Moes (obvs)

[@ThisIsHarderThanIThought]

love ur longer videos boss, thanks for the extended version!!!

[@hauntqueenJ]

Check with any local newspaper company for your packing paper. Companies give away "end rolls". Its just plain newspaper rolls that have no print but the rolls are good size. Like 6" thick.

[@evelyncenteno1822]

Thanks, Josh for answering my questions today on Facebook about your Go Pro camera. I was looking forward to buying one thinking that is what you were using for your beautiful pics on eBay. Also the bull bar that you put on your truck is awesome.

[@teebeesportee]

HEY THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP ON THAT SHIPPING PAPER, HATE USING NEWSPAPER, ORDERED IT AS SOON AS I SAW IT ON YOUR VIDEO, AND YOU GET A LITTLE BIT TOO! KEEP IT UP!!

[@ameichholz]

Ordered the packing paper you suggested from your link! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@derickroque2975]

The air money nike shoes are worth 160 dollars

[@ameichholz]

@@derickroque2975 I looked them up and saw that I think he's regretting getting those now :)

[@chrislafreniere7329]

Love your content, Really Happy and uplifting material. I may just check out your podcast sooner than later. But I myself have to get back to the grind for now.

[@beowulfcollectables]

I think it's nice to supply bibles to someone who may not be able to get out or cannot afford retail prices. Thanks for today's video, totally inspiring as always..

[@tygerjones7802]

Aha love the bullbar... as you can sees my name is Tyger... I've been enjoying watching your vids ..keep up the great work josh

[@shutteredwings7090]

I haven't sold any Bibles, but I would feel okay selling them. I actually dropped mine in the mud this past Sunday and was going to look on Ebay to see if I could get one cheaper there. They can be really expensive. So, getting them to people cheaper than they would have to pay is a good thing, I think.

[@nicholewilson4384]

I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@misslovely8080]

I Love the Bible!!

[@BigBossman740]

sorry to say the extra ins will not cover if the package is stolen .. had one a couple months ago same deal a cell phone that was scanned it was dropped off at the door and the post office would not cover it because it was scanned at the door only time its covered is if you have them sign for it ...

[@yanghuan837]

I really like the part that you answer Shelly's question and How much you love what you are doing now

[@jacquelinehealy1797]

I subscribed a while ago, I'm not in your business but find your videos fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[@maryfielder3348]

What an awesome vlog today!! A little bit of everything! Thanks for the information and for entertaining me tonight!

[@jennapapciak1559]

Absolutely love this part of the video with the purple behind you looks so cool Lol

[@CreativeCrafticality]

Great video! I totally think it's fine to sell Bibles. Reselling is your full-time job to provide for you and your wife. I already have a Bible, but if I needed one I would have to buy it at the store or online somewhere. Thank you for all your great info! God bless, Kim

[@markwilliams9964]

Your doing amazing hairy tornado 🌪 you should be so proud of yourself it’s so hard the stuff you do on KZbin I love watching this channel ❤️👍👍👍

[@ehlers2k]

The bull bar is awesome I loved it. I’m super super excited about the podcast and it its out on ITunes. So glad you are doing Podcasts its a great way for a lot of us to keep up on your content and i think it is a great idea!! I have a Jeep Rubicon and recently bought a Fabs Four metal front bumper with bull bar as well. I watch a lot of Jeep videos as well lol. However if you are looking for good deals for your 4 Runner as well check out places like Quadratech, SmittyBilt, Artec Intustries. These sites normally have great deals and big sales as well as $200.00 or good money back when you purchase stuff like that. Worth keeping an eye on if you are looking more parts for your 4 runner. Again great video !!! Have to say it again so stoked for the podcast !!!!

[@Tyler0805]

U should do a complete clean up and make over for ur inventory in ur garage and make it super organized that would super cool!

[@patl900]

I watch you and others that go to goodwill. I tried it out and bought some funko pop figures well one was and the other three were more anime type. Bought them for $7 a piece and sold one so far for $45! It paid for the lot and made $15 so far. The others will be gravy! I gotta hit up the salvation army near me haha. My wife said i'm out of my mind. It's fun! Thanks for the content man. Keep it going!

[@KnDFlips]

Great stuff as always Josh! Thanks for showing the tips and tricks of the trade!

[@pesanpancimalang]

Finally, the big stuff out. I love this vlog, you include a bit of your daily live in it. Lets clean out that table and lists more, we'll help you with prayers LOL

[@carolobrien4459]

I have a question-- how do you sort what goes in what bin? It just kind of appears that you have random items in each bin. No shade, just wondering, because I am trying to figure out how to sort my stuff. Thank you! Love your videos, and say hi to Mose and Hayley.

[@kgb4187]

When I ship weights I always write how many pounds in big numbers on the top and sides so the postal workers know to be careful with them. I figure if they pick up a 50 lb box unexpectedly they might get upset and toss it around.

[@sftnslkyable]

I really enjoyed this video. One of if not the best one I've seen from you!! Keep up the great work 🙃

[@cavyart]

I don't have a problem with selling Bibles. I agree with you as long as the person is getting a good deal on it. Our area big Christian Book store went under late last year and towards the end the stuff was like 80% off so I bought quite a few really nice ones. 2 were for my parents and the rest I listed and sold for good profit. The retail price was like 65 and I sold new for about 40. I paid like 2.80 each for them though.

[@healthiswealth3799]

Medium flat rate box can fit in a poly bag 19x24 and you can ship "box in a bag" using pirate ship. It will save you a lot of money.

[@HairyTornado]

That's not how box in bag works. And you can't use flat rate packing materials to ship anything other than flat rate.

[@healthiswealth3799]

@@HairyTornado a box the size of a medium flat rate box is what I mean. Of course you can't use a usps box for that purpose.

[@marthaharwood2960]

Really enjoy your shows. I've been wondering whether you deduct gas prices - to go shopping,,, trips to Post Office, etc

[@HairyTornado]

Absolutely. Any time I drive for business (thrifting, post office, etc) I take the mileage deduction for my taxes. In 2021, the deduction is 56 cents per mile. I use an app called mileIQ that automatically tracks it for me

[@robintaylor4249]

It’s what I did this weekend I did $548 between Friday and Sunday.

[@StayingInYourOwnLane]

Awesome video Josh! I love this style of content you've been putting out recently it's amazing!

[@angiemoody944]

Have you ever tried Pirate Ship? I love it great prices. Most goes cubic and priority. It saves a lot of money. Also you get $100 insurance instead of USPS $50. Try it you won’t be sorry. Love your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@HairyTornado]

At the risk of sounding cocky, I probably understand pirate ship better than anyone else (outside of those working for pirate ship). I made an entire video about how people are abusing the box in bag method and essentially stealing from the usps. I interviewed pirate ship reps ans even had my video shown to the head of marketing and the ceo of pirate ship to make sure everything was 100% accurate. Pirate ship works best for small, heavy packages. Nothing in todays video would have been any cheaper if I had shipped it with pirate ship.

[@kl3940]

Hello HAIRY T, i about to start my biz selling a variety of items on ebay but would like feedback regarding if you also use etsy the pro and cons of ebay vs etsy, the FEES, and do you market your items on these sites or do you just upload the pics/description of the item, then sell once you get a buyer. also i will be cutting out the middle man so, i will do all my shipping myself. do i really need a barcoded shipping label as opposed to writing it myself on the packages to ship? thank you for your and others feedback.

[@HairyTornado]

I dont sell on etsy so I can't speak to that. Fees are on the ebay website and depends if you are in managed payments or not. Writing labels by hand is a complete waste of time. You NEED a printer

[@laurasosa859]

Along with the question at 33:00, when you do want to go on vacation or take some time off, maybe a weekend, or a week+ roadtrip, how do you run your business? Do you avoid traveling all together? Do you give yourself a limited amount of time for those events? If you have a lot of sales, do you hold off shipping?

[@HairyTornado]

I just change my handling time on ebay. I can leave for up to 10 days at a time with no issues.

[@KbugsKreations]

I've noticed you say you need to get to goodwill when they open. Do they not refill the bins throughout the day? My local outlet is constantly refilling. Local retail store also is putting out new stuff all day.

[@awbuckit]

That was one action packed video! Loved it!!!!!!!! Gotta ask though...why did you want the bar on the front of your vehicle?

[@HairyTornado]

2 reasons, it looks cool (mainly) and it would offer some level of protection if I were to hit a deer (pretty common in the south) or accidentally rear end someone. It's easier to replace a $150 bull bar than it is to replace a factory bumper and grill.

[@MrTroutmanblue]

Well done for refusing the plastic bag !

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

The person who is reading this comment i wish you great success health love and happiness i am from morocco have a good life for everyone here God bless United States of America 💟💜💙💖

[@meganb1282]

Goodwill is great to hit midday to later afternoon. Especially the bins here. I try to get there around 11ish and out by 3 or so. Most people leave and they're still doing rotations. I find so many items because of that. I have 1 day a week to source thanks to still being a full time underwriter. I love my job but my heart is in reselling.

[@free2bwild913]

How do you find a Goodwill bin? We only have a Salvation Army here. I’m willing to travel if I knew how to go about finding a bin.

[@meganb1282]

@@free2bwild913 search Goodwill Outlet in your area. I have to drive a little ways to ours. The closest is about 38 miles and the next closest is just over 90 miles. Worth a trip for low cost of goods but you have to shop smart.

[@btackett2]

Those Nikes comp crazy high btw :)

[@denisecoffey6269]

I sold my husbands vintage bible for $60 I was amazed

[@bobbiefrank5043]

I definitely think it's awesome that you're selling Bibles for a profit of course got to keep your business running and the fact that you're putting the word of God into somebody's hands is a good thing very inspirational.

[@Mgmve1]

I drive to a Post Office further away from my house, too. A little hole in the wall PO where there's never a line. If there is he calls me up to the front so I can just hand him my packages. It's so old it doesn't even have a computer to print a receipt, but the one dude that works there has never NOT scanned in for me yet! He'll get a good Christmas tip soon!

[@verlinsupersaintcasey6494]

HT you give out some of the best advice I have found and I am wondering what you would do if you sold a new in package item and the purchaser contacted you after opening it for a refund how would you handle it? They are saying they are having difficulty opening the battery compartment. Again love the videos your tips here helped me a lot being state neighbors I can apply most of your information directly to the growth of my Ebay business.

[@weeum3216]

How do I get the FAST N FREE logo onto my listing? Also, do you have a video going over how to ship items via eBay? Like what to select between first-class, priority, etc? What's the difference and when would I use one over the other

[@longislandthrifter]

Your Triple Thrift podcast sounds great and you're up on Apple Podcasts!

[@HairyTornado]

Thank you!

[@tracysmith2276]

Appreciate your videos! Great information

[@jennettewalker1722]

I believe it's ok to sell Bibles as part of your business. Also, you are recycling and stopping them from being trashed. Keep up the great work:)

[@BlueKutsu]

I've got no problem selling Bibles for profit. There are so many out there - it's not difficult for someone who wants to read it to get one for free or cheap. The more expensive ones I'd imagine are generally bought by collectors or people who are more interested in a theme or cosmetic feature. They can afford the more expensive Bibles. I see it as similar to something like food.

[@beautifulsunflower9248]

Thank you!! This video helps with so much appreciate it!

[@melissalynncolbert-amyotte4678]

Good for you for listing your items! I have a goal too to have my listings up to 100 items on ebay asap

[@karinwullfrodt]

Hi 🙋🏼‍♀️ why don’t you use the shelves on the garage they are absolutely for that area!

[@treyprice04]

I sell around 5 DVDs per day but I have around 100 listed at a time. Also I typically list mine at the lowest price including shipping. Not a lot of profit to be made selling $5 DVDs with free $2.80 shipping. But when you get them for around $0.25 each at the bins it can be worth it. If I can list a DVD at the lowest price for a minimum of $4.50 I won’t mess with it, but that makes around $.025 profit.

[@HairyTornado]

It may work for some people but I feel like by the time you factor in your shipping supplies and your time is just not that worth it.

[@treyprice04]

@@HairyTornado the way I look at it I’m shipping and going to the post office daily so it’s not much extra effort. Also I scan tons of DVDs and CDs while looking for video games at the bins. I use Decluttr and anything that pays over $0.20 I send to them. I easily make my $40-50 trips to the bins free just by sending cds and DVDs in.

[@treyprice04]

And anything that scans for over $0.50 on Decluttr I put on eBay for $5 minimum.

[@bestcity0979]

Cool! The breakdown was super helpful!

[@Ahewi]

I stopped in the same salvation army and looked at both of those pairs of shoes that were roached. Luckily I found a really nice Callaway 3 wood but its going in my set so it worked out alright.

[@MariaFernandaTarot1]

Hello. Can you make a video about international shipping.. pleaseeee. I'm wonder how work when you got free shipping on item and I sold international how that work..sorry my English is not very good..hope you understand what I mean.

[@rfun17]

I recently started watching your videos and am trying to figure out your ABC lettering storage system and how it works? Lol like what goes into A or B and why?

[@themerchgeneral9698]

Hairy, I second your Bible sale method; I do the same!

[@Mollydogdesigns]

Great video! FYI the “ clips” on the bottom of cycling shoes are called cleats. 😁😁

[@laura.elizaa]

I saw a 40 minute video and I knew it was going to be good!

[@mannyaguilar67]

I realized you are not too well versed in installing car parts when you called those bolts screws 😄. Normally screws are tapered (but not always).

[@HairyTornado]

And when I called that bus a van, TWICE lol

[@mannyaguilar67]

@@HairyTornado and still after that, you are my favorite KZbin reseller right up there with Craigslist Hunter.

[@stevebonds4698]

Hi Harry, Loved the video as always. Wonder if you could do a video on cleaning shoes (What you use, how you clean them to get them ready to sell). I think if some of use see how this is done, we wouldn't hesitate on picking up these used tennis shoes. I have passed on Air Jordans multiple times even thou they were in good condition. Your friend, Steve Bonds in Bay City, Michigan USA

[@easycorrespondence]

The insurance you get from USPS, UPS, FedX or any other carrier will only reimburse you for the amount you paid for the product, and you have to have your receipt.

[@HairyTornado]

That's not true. I've been paid out from claims from usps and FedEx and they pay what you insured the item for.

[@carmenirizarry7632]

Nice video, well rounded!

[@kl3940]

what is the app that you use that can scan bar codes to see the price of any item? do you use an llc that you can write off items for your business expense ?

[@jeffdorris5321]

Nice work Hairy Tornado. 🌪🌪🌪

[@coriarnold4474]

Great video Josh!

[@jasonbowen7244]

Who are these downvotes. Harry has the best reseller/picker video on youtube. My personal opinion of course. :)

[@Jetfalcon4]

Josh dude knock out that death pill I just caught all mine up finally it was about 85 items #peaceofmind

[@surfacegrindingmachine5894]

How do you do for taxes if you pay alot in cash in sale yards flea markets ect?

[@tammyreeves168]

I grew up in SC. I now live in TX. Can you tell me if the Springfield flea market is still there? It used to be a huge flea market in Springfield on Saturday and Sundays. We used to go all the time but that was a very long time ago.

[@HairyTornado]

I used to go as well! Havent been in years.

[@jmlebresco]

34:49 How does anyone sell DVD's for 2 or 3 bucks free shipping? I just got top rated seller and Its not easy work. When you wake up and think about work you are working. Discipline is key. Awesome video, great audio great video. Amazing content! Cant wait to see the Harry 4Runner Channel

[@phxjaguar5207]

Likely they send without case or thin ones and send Envelope (PWE) without tracking as cheaper sports cards. Not eligible for top rated seller that way I believe, but I’ve seen some sell those old collections cheap by singles, or few, to gain large feedback numbers before moving on to higher priced items and ratings. Keep at yours

[@holdenburris648]

I liked what you said about the Bible’s, I personally do not sell Bibles just because I cannot see my self profiting off of the Bible, it does not seem right to me because of my religious values but you said that in a nice way, I can understand.

[@beautifulsunflower9248]

I got it on Amazon music I love the fact that I could just have it playing in the background and I have to watch on my computer!

[@Jameson11ink]

100% would sell a bible for profit. On your items you use for shipping what do you use shrink wrap for?

[@arbusco]

3rd party insurance way cheaper than usps and filing a claim is easier and they pay faster than usps

[@lynnclayton2748]

yes with the post office you find one that knows you knows what you do i have one that knows me by name

[@WhitakerHome]

I recently watch one of your videos that you mentioned an ebay box seller that leaves automatic feedback and I can't remember what video it was to go back to. Could you tell me what seller that was? Thank you so much!

[@HairyTornado]

Ebay shipping supply store. I tbink their name is ebayshippingsupplies