How I Photograph, List and Ship Hats on Ebay!

[@bettyinindiana5632]

“Some people use mannequin heads... but I think they are creepy” Hilarious - I agree! Love this kind of video - thanks!

[@EvilSupervillainCorp]

whats wrong with mannequin heads? we are people too!!

[@g700club3]

I have a large simba doll i use.

[@dechinta]

I have 2 life-size mannequins like they have in clothing stores with the real eyes and everything. Freaks my friends out when they come in and aren't expecting to see THAT. I gave one of them away and plan to give the other two away as well or sell them, when I feel like loading them up and toting them off. I used to have some antique mall booths and was planning on using them for that. I ordered one and it arrived beheaded, so they had to send me another one and they sent the wrong one and in total, I ended up with 3. I still have the beheaded one. I plan on JB Welding her head on eventually. I might could use one of them to display baseball caps. I used to have a big glass head that I displayed them on, but I gave that away too. How do you describe the back adjustable method on baseball caps when it's velcro? I have one baseball cap listed that is velcro closing and Ebay sent me a notice that I could NOT use the trademarked name Velcro in my listing.

[@jordanstallings4502]

@@dechinta Velcro is a brand name that eBay flags. Hook and Loop is the generic term for that type of fastening.

[@BKVendingFlipping]

Nice tutorial, I found a vintage John Deere Hat at an estate sale for 1.00, I sold it for 70

[@brianc9036]

8X6X6 is what most hats should ship in. Also often times hats border between the 8 ounce threshold for USPS so you can trim the tabs shave weight and get it under 8 ozs. Been selling hats since I was in high school in 2004 on eBay.

[@CuriosityQueue]

Based off this video I ordered a 40 pack of 8x6x4, as I planned to start focusing a bit of my reselling on hats. They may fit, but I worry that there would be many customer complaints as a result of hats being misshapen by being stuffed in the tight space. I’ll put them to use on other items, but thank you for the clarification.

[@beccarlin]

My husband and I love baseball caps. After washing a cap, I fit it over the bottom of a gallon milk jug and that shapes it perfectly as it drys. Since a milk jug is the same color as your ball of paper, you could probably cut the bottom off and use it to shape your hats when you take pictures. Love this video!

[@cathymontano569]

Great ideas!

[@brentpetersen3850]

Do you wash your hats in a washer machine? On delicate? Or just wash them gently in something like a sink?

[@mihalyfreeman5928]

So you wash one at a time otherwise if you wash 5 you need 5 heads?

[@genxthings]

Nice video Josh. I had to watch as I'm a hat guy. I restore and sell 100's a year. I know everyone does what works for them, but I wanted to trow my .02. There is nothing wrong with your video at all, but I wanted to share what I do. The angle photos you do are very important, but try using one a your main photo and ending with the other one. 2nd... instead of paper to shape; try a balloon. I use balloons for this unless I have restored it with a balloon. And last, as a hat seller collector, I try and use a bigger box. I'm not a fan of hats that are even a little bit smashed. Most people won't mind, but if you get that one collector that does not know how to restore, you are asking for a negative. Try using an 7 or 8 cube box 7x7x7 or 8x8x8 with some craft paper for void fill. Nice detailed video. I have a 5 min restoration video on my YT on hat restorations. With knowing how to restore, you may pick up hats you normally wouldn't.

[@dechinta]

I would LOVE to see more videos on selling caps! I find myself drawn to them, but I'm not into wearing caps, so selling them is the next best thing! fun finding them!

[@Sdwhd]

Even though this video is 2-years old, I was glad I found it. I was searching on youtube about "how to ship hats" and your video showed up. Thank you for the great tips. I'm learning something everyday.

[@nathanmcintyre312pennyhunter]

I was searching the same thing, getting ready to list my first items and they’re some brand new ditch witch hats I came across a thrift store near my house. Kinda funny I’ve been hoping he’d make a video like this soon but had already made it 2 years ago.

[@csking1973]

Good info! I am always on the lookout for good hats. My greatest hat sale was three 99 cent hats from Goodwill. I sold all three for over $800 total!

[@Lootmeister]

Would love to see a video like this for coffee mugs!

[@MMAPixels]

#muglife

[@criscoleman]

Look up FOMO on KZbin

[@lexic89]

This is the best way to ship hats. I usually use 8x8x4 since I run out of 8x6x4 boxes I get from eBay for other items. And the bigger size allows me to fit flat brim hats and 5-panel hats better. Also put a balled up paper at the back of the hat inside the poly bag if it won’t change the weight category. (Probably overkill, but I get feedback on all hats)

[@LilMissQuazyQ]

I just started selling hats because of watching you picking them all the time. I have found a few good gems. This was a helpful tutorial for sure. Thanks Josh!

[@pqpq1599]

I see this video is 3 years old, but it's great. I am going to start looking for hats right away. Thank you for the great explanations!

[@otisfirefly9982]

By using brown tape on brown boxes, in my opinion, will also look a little more professional. I use brown on brown, clear on white and priority (go to the post office and if you ask really nice, they may give you 1 or 2 huge rolls of that really good priority tape) on priority. But thats just me.

[@jamiekonz9151]

So I was listing some hats on Ebay and needed to know the best way to ship them. I popped on youtube and typed in "how to ship ball caps on ebay" and there you were in the line up :) This is one of your videos I had not seen yet. I found it even more helpful because I realized I needed like 4 more pictures lol Thanks again Josh.

[@tbrownell102]

I sell mostly clothes. I appreciate selling hats. It’s a break from photographing & listing clothes. Thanks for the tips!

[@maladylis08]

I had to laugh when you said the heads are creepy. That's the same reason I won't get one. I love your background for photos, I was always told it had to be white. Yours is much better ! Next we need a tute on listing clothes ! Thanks !

[@JMidwest1999]

With the paper stuffing, it holds a nice shape. When you lay the hat upside down to show the inside, the hat looses its form. Is this when the buyer realizes that it is not a firm hat? Best video on hats, ever. Thanks so much for this and all of your other videos.

[@sweetblessings2526]

you rock! I'm listing a hat for the first time and wondered how to ship it - searched "how to ship a hat" and your vid popped up. Thanks.

[@HairyTornado]

Woohoo! Happy to help :)

[@MyLooneyBin]

Love the paper ball! So basic, and I never thought about that! Lol.

[@suzybeach5735]

You are speaking to me.... have a dozen or so baseball caps in my death pile.... THANKS!!!! Great info!

[@judith.corinne]

love tutorials like this - can we have more please!!

[@princeofprofits4446]

Love it! Love seeking hats super fast to list and normally sell fast as well

[@Rafiki568]

Nice comprehensive guide on listing and shipping hats. I would like to see what kind of condition hats you're picking and what you're doing to bring the hats back to life as far as cleaning prior to your listing and shipping as well. This might make a good part 2 video

[@g700club3]

I sell a lot of hats. If i buy 1 and later realize it either smells like smoke or is to stained tio easily clean i group with others in same condition and sell in large bundles on macari.

[@costafinkel]

Its insane to think that in american thrift shops the hats will go from 0.10 to 0.99! Here in Canada, thrift shops (goodwill, value village, salvation army, etc) sells them for $3.99 to $7.99 depending on the hat. And because of that I almost never buy any from thrift stores.

[@EM-qz8wj]

Nice video. You should make this a series - next shirts, or shoes, etc. Very informative! Thank you!

[@stevenaddison2108]

Josh, Thanks so much for answering my questions. I watch your videos all the time and I learn so much. Your the Best! I hope to send you a post card soon so you can add to your board. Peace out!

[@ThriftBeastCQ]

Great video Josh! Paper ball under the hat has been so clutch for my hats.

[@violentblood1]

Bro thank you so much for your channel! I literally listed some hats at 1am (October 5th, 2020) woke up around 7am to 4 orders. Thanks for all the knowledge gems you continuously drop on your channel!

[@TalkingMagic4Life]

Hello loved the video lots of great information and I especially loved the shirt you were wearing Loot Crate shirt I got that same exact shirt keep up the great work my friend.

[@evelyncenteno1822]

Great video. I will consider buying hats and selling on eBay when I go to my local Savers today. We have 50% sale today for President’s day.

[@kdattic6763]

Certain hats can give great ROI. I found a Retro Patagonia Fitz 5 panel hat at Goodwill for 1.80 and sold it for 49.99 plus shipping.

[@Corey-me9bk]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful to see your photography / listing / shipping process. I will definitely be more open to selling hats in the future 😊.

[@FlippinMatt]

Did I dont know if you realize how much your videos help. Thank you! 👍🏻

[@themediamarauder1582]

I love selling HATs.. I have sold some in the 100's and tons in the 40-60 range. Nice video!

[@russ54220]

Thanks for info, l did buy some boxes that size and they work great, 1 time l ran out and used a USPS Box and put it in a poly bag, got to get it to the customer 🙂 Have a great day (Russ) Tigg's Treasure's

[@joemclain3378]

I literally listed 2 hats yesterday and should have watched this first.

[@beethao5362]

Thanks for the tip! Now I feel more comfortable sourcing hats the next time I see them.

[@dosdandelions8879]

I stumbled into ball caps and here in Canada I pay $3.50 a hat. I do very, very well with them. Some of them are long tail but it's well worth it. I rarely sell one for less than $12 and have sold as high as $35. I scrounge boxes from the drugstore where my Post Office is so I pay nothing for boxes.

[@twistinacolina9160]

Great info!!. When I go to the thrift store I look at the hat tree and feel anxiety lol. I think I will just give it a go!!

[@HairyTornado]

Just be picky. Not every hat will be worth listing. Look for vintage or well-known brands. I picked up a vintage john deere Trucker hat today at the bins for 25 cents and I've got it listed for $80. The gems are out there!

[@Aertistic]

I don't know if it's exactly your style. But I've been dumpster diving to supplement my inventory and source shipping supplies and it's been great. You should at least consider poking around for some bubble wrap at a retail store. Bubble wrap is so expensive yet it's so plentiful everywhere! As an added bonus you reduce your impact on the environment as a seller.

[@SJLHarrington]

Should have just looked through old videos I was going to ask about this too but thought I bothered you enough lol

[@CranstonSandwich]

Just sold my first hat this weekend! I bought a couple but haven’t gotten around to posting the others yet. Very helpful! Thanks!

[@charlenewolford2887]

Great video, Josh. Thank you!

[@SuburbanBeard]

i am sitting on 48 vintage and weird hats, this video is amazing. thank you!

[@unclebubba131]

I just picked up 2007 white super bowl hat looks new , no staining at all .99 at Goodwill.

[@nancycrane7584]

Thanks! That whole process was easy !!

[@whattheflip1073]

Hairy! What a great video and it's perfect timing. I just bought 4 hats and this was extremely helpful! Thanks so much !!

[@HairyTornado]

My pleasure!

[@Jusinoinc]

Hey josh thank you for the video about hats. I try with a mannequin head and it came out bad. I just wanted to learn another way to take better pictures. I appreciate all your video still learning a lot. I know I been selling for years but you have open a new doors for me. Happy new year

[@lisamarsha7521]

Wonderful and on point! And don’t forget easy to store too!

[@jnicolay5938]

Enjoyed your info - would like to know where you get the clear poly bags you put the hat in - please advise. Thanks!

[@melh3050]

How do you wash the hats?

[@gregkareem9824]

I gotta be like u one day 🤫🤯💯

[@jeterman29ny]

Awesome video with some great advice! I was wondering, what are those lights on poles that you use called? Do you have a link to where you purchased them? Thanks!

[@albertomagana4331]

What’s up love your show! Do you wash every single hat you pick up? And how do you wash your hats?

[@hdbinnc8583]

Great information! Thank,you.

[@cewaffles]

What about cleaning hats? Is there a specific way to do so, what to use/not use, etc?

[@ITSHProductions]

Can you make some of those paper balls for us? That thing seems perfectly 👌 Universal 😄 I will end up with snowball wads, instead of one dome (no pun intended 😉 get it dome). Yea I'm gonna stop there, it's been a long day

[@alexgiertych5101]

How do you clean/ wash hats? I have heard some people put them in the washer and dryer but I feel like that will ruin the form.

[@Jeremya74]

What is the best way to wash a hat to resell?...thanks!

[@zulamercantile7420]

Great tips, thank you! Your haircut and beard trim look great but I miss the bandana😊

[@HairyTornado]

This is an old video. I have gotten my haircut yet haha

[@zulamercantile7420]

Hairy Tornado Oh! 😂 I didn’t notice the date. It was at the top of my KZbin page and I just picked up a hat at the bins so I clicked! I still vote for the Mohawk by the way😃

[@daytona1295]

I use a spiderman bust for my hats lol

[@garyk5959]

I got a bag of Cleveland Indians .50c ea chief is retired NOS. got 40$ ea.made 440 less the $5 50. I always put in a bag. Garage sale. Sometimes I play dumb and go to a garage sale night before when they are setting up and every time they let you buy

[@schuella]

Check out vintage Wrangler Patch trucker hats. $80+

[@amywilliams3372]

Thanks for all your videos. Hope you'll help a fellow SC gal...how do you clean your hats? And why don't you photograph in Ebay? Thank you!

[@aap9358]

Thanks a lot for the video and the great information!

[@pre-javelinaflips-anne1779]

Thanks for this educational video🤗

[@Pinjopicker]

If you have a thin hat like the other hat you showed can you put in a bubble mailer?

[@catfunksfabulousfinds]

Where do you get the clear poly bags? The link you have up is for the colored ones

[@randyoflht]

Thank you. Great Info for a newbie like me.

[@snapswivel]

Great tips, I pass up some great hats that are dirty, and show sweat stains inside. How do you clean your hats, Thanks

[@bearsmom42]

I just started selling hats and was looking for packing info. You mentioned that you washed the hat. How do you wash them?

[@bubbie23jw]

Do you have a video on how to wash hats?

[@psloop]

Hi! love your show. I'm retire and just starting out, but having a lot of fun without the pressure to make a living. Would you mind sharing what you wrote on your thank you cards? I'm not good at that.

[@highlandlakecottage4276]

How do you wash your hats? Do you wash all you sell or just the dirty ones? Thanks!

[@connieturner3486]

How do you clean or wash the hats

[@lindagdesigns]

Hi Harry Thanks for this great video. It is very helpful. If hats are dirty do you wash them in the dishwasher with a full the dishwasher with a form? And do you put that in the description that it has been washed? Thank you again.

[@ALvatar3]

Do you wash hats to resell or leave as is? Cool vid

[@jimforthew]

When will you get the "Tax the Rich" hats in? I might be interested. 🤣 Looks like we got a little bit of political dog whistling here with the old advertisement of the thin blue line hat.

[@jeffreylombard9461]

What brand of hats have you had the most luck with and what cap makers do I need to keep my eye out for to resale?

[@HairyTornado]

It’s really more about subject matter than brands. A “cool” unbranded hat will usually sell better than a basic hat that’s branded

[@camcroney7965]

useful vid I apricate the info

[@dennisgeroux4483]

You didn’t mention the weight of the box and the hat separate and together and that it fell into a different price range or what that price range is. The weight would be 4, 8, 12, 16 oz. so the hat was 7 oz. and what is the box?

[@deborahveryking6441]

Good video!

[@bubbie23jw]

I love selling hats I just sold one for $100 yesterday. So with the hat weigh 7oz plus the box is it over 1lb for first class?

[@rodzillarox4882]

Ordered some poly bags from your link. Thanks!

[@HairyTornado]

Thank you!

[@rodzillarox4882]

Hairy Tornado just got them. What a great deal. Hoping to save a bit on shipping.

[@HairyTornado]

@@rodzillarox4882 that's awesome! I'm constantly on the lookout for better deals so if I find one I'll let you know.

[@jannawalker9853]

Super helpful! Would love to see a similar video about shirts. Question: I noticed you don't use the white background here, curious to hear how you decided to go with the wood instead of eBay's recommended white background? Thanks !!

[@HairyTornado]

Great question! I will actually be making a video about my background (and other options for resellers) this week. Stayed tuned! It will probably be released thursday.

[@schlockfather]

I shove them in a bubble mailer typically lol.

[@Mike-rq1pt]

Is it better to get a signature confirmation receipt for accountability?

[@glenishii2022]

I was just wondering how you pack and ship the hats -I actually call them caps, and this video pops up in my feed…🤷🏻‍♂️You Tube’s reading minds now?? Hmmm…🤔 Thanks for the tips on the boxes!

[@mihalyfreeman5928]

Oh wow you have hair!

[@micahhaynes6283]

How do you wash your hats?

[@thisandthat65]

Where on Ebay do you find the shipping supplies?

[@brianoetting7785]

well done,thank you sir!

[@TheAndylepper]

great tutorial. I took notes.

[@heidismith6148]

very informative, thankyou

[@g700club3]

How many hats did you buy before you started being more choosy. I was buying every baseball and trucker cap the five local goodwills have b4 i learned not all brands and teams sell equally. My best selling hats are comic and cartoon related. My worst selling hats are oddly NASCAR. Maybe its because there are just so many nascar hats already in the resellers market. Do you often find autoghraphed hats? I have a few with signatures i cant identify but dont want to get rid off in case its a highly sought after autoghraph

[@oldschoolpicker]

Good video! Just subbed!

[@fsujavi16]

For a trucker hat, would u still use the paper ball? I assume it can be seen from the back.

[@HairyTornado]

I would. I just loated a john deere hat that was all mesh and I used the ball.

[@Mike-nv4dh]

I thought I saw you in Charlotte this evening but I'm guessing it was your doppelganger.

[@HairyTornado]

Yes I have not been to Charlotte in a few months haha

[@damoosefilms]

Washed how? Machine or soak

[@The-Grateful-Hippie]

Harry or anyone here how do I know if a ball cap is men's or women's? Also how can I tell if a hat is vintage or not. Ty!