How I flipped $2,000,000 of video games

[@marsbase1357]

My coworker did it to. She went to goodwill she picked up a $200.00 hand bag for $2.00 and then she wnnt down the dark side of resllering . She dropped over $1,000 for hand bags. It took her over 6 years to get her money back .

[@krashvote7947]

good

[@josh_graff]

Man I loved the old videos of you hitting pawn shops on the way to grandmas house to get hats! I was watching you way back at around 500 subs

[@renixpesale]

Daaang and you’ve stuck around all this time! Thanks for all the support!

[@DownRange556]

@@renixpesalecan we get some retro videos? You hitting the pawn shops and yard sales? I kind of miss those days. Either way, love the channel and learning in general.

[@drewlestersigrist5292]

@@renixpesale you quit you need require different jobs like toys four vehicle does your choice get I'm sorry say a word games show my job is my game my castle or anything that my job will you take care I'm sorry say quit the word, this is my boss,

[@drewlestersigrist5292]

@@renixpesale how are you get a hard time caleb and you no games or zero games,

[@drewlestersigrist5292]

@@renixpesale step away my house stay away my games how about you i dated your all games along

[@iamelcapitan]

What I got from this was to focus broadly, be willing to admit to bad decisions and follow thru with volume vs high margins. Great advice.

[@ThiKu]

It’s all making more sense - a lawyer wife. I get you got your hands dirty. Well done. But having a lawyer foundation definitely eases things. I say this as a guy with a really nice job but would never be able to live where and how I do if I didn’t have a well paid therapist wife 😂😂❤️❤️

[@RNGGamerYT]

I'm really happy for you. You've grinded really hard and deserve it

[@DaCynn91]

Almost $1M in sales is great for a two man operation. Another crew reported they made that much and their crew is triple that of Caleb’s. Best of luck!

[@PEREZLUISERIC]

Caleb, as a new gaming and toy reseller I really enjoyed Your vid. I’m wondering if you could do one on what supplies are needed and how they have shifted.

[@renixpesale]

Good idea!

[@JCtheComicGeek]

You have to figure after taxes,shipping, ebay/amazon fees & returns!...He brought home maybe $400k in 5 years time. Which is not bad at all but how much did he put in for his time, gas,effort, ect. Its all about location, perseverance, money

[@phoenixasheslevelup]

Its hard to be a reseller on Amazon now because all of the top video game resellers are having Amazon block all of the new video game resellers. Having them make Amazon make the top ranking video games "unavailable" to get ungated. Not saying this is you Caleb, but you know that this is kind of true.

[@tmwhite2]

Started selling to you recently. You've nailed it towards the end of the rant - receiving in fewer types of items and having people like myself find the inventory for you is a really great system and timesaver. As much as I enjoy sourcing, the amount of filler games I have to sell through and find ways to bundle with consoles etc is a real time killer. I'm looking forward to using the software - curious to see what you've all developed!

[@tradeo8899]

Why do people sell to him when it’s so easy to post an ad on Facebook Marketplace?

[@jordanclark1715]

Riff not jokin about this man being a genius

[@krashvote7947]

if he was a genius he would have a real business making that money in a year instead of having to work 80 hours a week.

[@LemynTwistt]

@@krashvote7947okay there hater hank

[@krashvote7947]

@@LemynTwistt hey, look at the loser copying a loser. You actually like him, BHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH.

[@ericj3331]

It's crazy how there is another videogame reseller on youtube named phoenix resale that looks just like you. I love both you guys

[@steviefreakinc]

Gets 2 million in sales, still takes over a year to buy 100 switch games lol

[@LxcasOnYT]

😂

[@RetroKowboy]

Eh ano ngayon, di sya mataba at puro na lang reklamo at pag aalipusta gaya mo

[@ThatDiabeticChemist]

To be fair, the goal of the challenege is no money out of pocket, hence why he's the real life Mr. Krabs lol. Also, gotta stretch the challenege out for more content and that sweet sweet ad revenue

[@newenglandhustler8200]

Big ups Heckin’ Steve. The realest channel on KZbin.

[@steviefreakinc]

@@newenglandhustler8200 thank you

[@danielinsertlastnamehere3742]

Saw the beard, thought it was an old video Saw the video game shelves, knew it was new

[@dogcatmousecow533]

I agree, starting with books is the best way to learn. Everything has a barcode and the tech is all there to make it accessible. Learning to get all the work done that is required to make sales is good with books too. They dont take up much space, theyre everywhere, and theres good margin to be made.

[@ButtonDelight]

When you say selling on amazon, is this just regular listings +FBA? Or is this with “renewed” games as well?

[@bizzNES17]

Curious if there’s a reason why you don’t just use self sealing bubble pouches to wrap those handhelds?

[@joshuagarcia2660]

You ever going to upload again?

[@PoKeMoNrUlEz91]

Good question. He had a perforated bubble roll that must be cheaper but takes longer. I also asked in another video about him sending off for GB battery replacements but he said they are only like $6 a piece. So some things he seems to prefer time and effort and others preferring cost.

[@joshuagarcia2660]

@@dougashby5679 I enjoyed his content. I'm simply asking a question

[@Samuel_J]

Speaking from experience, it’s cheaper to buy a roll of bubble wrap instead of the Individual pieces. It can be a difference of almost 30¢ a square foot, which is a huge amount when wrapping several items

[@bizzNES17]

⁠@@Samuel_JI agree that it’s definitely cheaper to do it the way he’s doing it, but it’s also much slower. The fact that he pays $6 a pop for someone else to replace save batteries for him certainly makes me think that he values his time very highly.

[@niagarajoe4402]

2020-2021 I sold my whole collection and bought and sold while I was home off work. I made over $100k in the first 3 months…my collection was worth around $20k before the pandemic, and almost $50k during lol

[@ebboy53]

Sucks that you can't search by seller on Amazon anymore, I'd like to see your wares.

[@davidtran9444]

i like playing japanese imports and i have family in japan who've helped me source rare titles for my personal collection. i'm in the middle of a health issue now and am unloading my collection to help pay my medical bills. my issue with the sale is trying to save on shipping. ebay's shipping options seem more expensive than they should be.

[@abridgedfan]

Sorry to hear that man! I love Japanese import stuff, are you selling any of the Detective Conan games for any console?

[@chubbs2067]

This was a very interesting and detailed look inside. I remember stumbling upon the channel during the pandemic which led me to flipping on the side… and while my lifestyle doesn’t allow much time to keep doing this anymore I live vicariously through you here. It’s cool to see the lengths you have grown and how honest you are about the business. Best of luck and keep up the great work.

[@Vance_Cards]

LOVED this video. Would really enjoy a vid like this on the Main channel with clips and highlights from earlier years to expound on the lessons learned. Great deals, bad deals, etc. I’ve always enjoyed the “real world” reselling content you provide, regardless of the actual commodity or good. Thanks!

[@DoubleTGameHustle]

Appreciate the background on your journey! As a new reseller, I really enjoy these!

[@chadwolf3840]

I like how reflective you are. Really cool and helpful content.

[@TaylorExchange]

Great work with this recap video. The piece on narrowing your field and increase volume at the cost of margins was explained well. I am working to provide full time hours for my part time employee but also have no intention of growing any larger. I am working towards a new business and growing my socials as a best I can without letting my main business and new business slip.

[@BEliasVazquez]

I didn't have much money starting so I decided on media since people will give you their entire CD and DVD collections for cheap or even free sometimes. There's even decent video game titles mixed in sometimes. I'm a comedian and have been reselling for six years now full time to fund my entertainment career.

[@_Puke]

The irs is like 👀

[@Jameson11ink]

I always enjoy talking with you and bouncing ideas off eachother to skyrocket our businesses into the next level. . I don't know you in person, but I'm very proud of you and what you've built from $500. . I'm going on 13years full time self employment. From tshirt printing massive orders, selling 500gallons of honey i harvested myself to new seasons, running a 7 figure moving+junk hauling businesses to where I am now is nothing short of a blessing. All of the businesses above closed doors as online sales have no ceiling. . I work from my own home and now my wife is celebrating her 2yrs of self employment. . Cheers to the future and the growth we all share. -Jameson 11ink❤

[@JohnDoe-kp3tf]

He didn’t do it organically KZbin money talks

[@danlyons7623]

You clearly don't know how youtube works if you think he's making a ton through monetizing. Literally has to rely on AD sponsors

[@DeeksGeeks]

I’m having issues with getting ungated for Nintendo on Amazon. Anyone have any tips?

[@scorpionsen4302]

I wouldn't say it's an unfair advantage that you built a social media presence, brand, and did the hours of effort to build a buy list in the first place. Keep up the grind it's always inspiring ❤

[@superiorgo2368]

A goldmine for alternative sourcing is junk companies. In Canada 1800 got junk is a big one. These guys do estates and evictions and a lot of little stuff along the way. I worked for them briefly and I knew guys were making a $1000 or more reselling the things people were paying them to take away. It's an insanely good way to get a catalog of stuff built up. If you can't get a job with one just flag down one of their trucks and talk to the drivers. If you a lot about something like records or games just let them know and have them text when stuff comes up. Not everyone can know everything so they make just give you crates of records for like $10. It also helps them by reducing dump charges (which are by weight).

[@joshculver4381]

Glad you mentioned "Put this on while doing something productive" I'm folding laundry.

[@rossmullins1972]

Do it on the main channel in depth I would love to watch

[@agmcroom2374]

21:50 spanky looks like an extra from the show banshee

[@JustAverageJeff]

I just sourced my first video game flip. I sold a few odds and ends around the house and made $70 on eBay and I just picked up 6 different pokemon gameboy games for $60 when they were asking $120 for all. Should at least double my money if not better. Excited to find more deals. I really appreciate that advice to source differently it's like you gave me an epiphany. Lost my job a year ago and not having luck finding another and I just can't sit around waiting while I apply need to get things rolling now.

[@SargeWolf010]

14:52 DO IT!! Plz 👉😅👈

[@duke_8747]

Hey Caleb congratulations on all your success and growth! Looking forward to watching you continue to grow in the years to come :)

[@apparition33]

You should make a video about how to deal with taxes for resellers. How much does income tax affect your profits or are you able to write off your expenses so you don't pay much? A resellers guide to taxes would be an interesting and helpful video.

[@killafrog124]

Top 5 things I suggest 1. Business bank account and idc if it's attached to your bank account as a secondary checking 2. Credit card This will cut 60% of bs 3. Rent to your business idc how much or what u do, but look into ur laws the max u can do for most money. While not increasing taxes. In the end there is tax write off for u as a renter and so take advantage. 4. Consider shoes/car as your business expenses since we need to be all over the places 5. Don't be afraid to Donate 2 times a yr to thrifts of your ebay/Amazon finds for tax write off for business and for you. Idc if it's literally 1 item to a thrift.

[@oldschoolgamer469]

A great video. As a newer reseller this was alot of information. I would like to see that break down. I would be super helpful.

[@oldhaggys]

most of the thriftstores I have been through wont let people scan items or take pics of items. But they are small so they can see you doing that. I feel that's the wrong way of doing it. They are getting their asked price and they sell more if they let us buy for reselling. They just throw the things away if they dont sell within a specific time.

[@Frostoasis24]

Keep it up your awesome Caleb!

[@ThisIsDjYigytugd]

I appreciate this straight forward channel that you have that goes into detail on your process but also give figures that aren't embellishing numbers. You're doing good work here

[@calebkayyy1270]

I think it’s interesting how both you and chase are both finding success but having two different ways of going about it. Chase tries to keep sales spread out across platforms while you are trying to consolidate it.

[@gingyjordan]

Dude you’re the best. Keep on Keepin’ on Caleb.

[@brendanrosen27]

Hey I've been watching your videos for several years now and it's been an honor to see your progress. Congrats brother!

[@LukasHaraldsson]

Love your videos. Really interesting to see when you do all this. The history is also fascinating!

[@phoenixasheslevelup]

Next video "Make lots of money flipping items from yard sales, goodwills and pawn shops" lol

[@keithmathis1315]

You should come to Virginia. I have hundreds and hundreds of Games and lots of Systems

[@thelatenightattempts]

Really appreciate the transparency Caleb. Keep up the grind. I would like to hear those KZbin numbers though. Is that where the real money is coming?

[@tradeo8899]

He prob only make around $500 per video

[@ThiKu]

My take away? Dude those storage shelves! Lovely stained wood??? 😂😂😂 hey I love the style man well done.

[@TheDeathstar2000]

Can't wait to hear about the software, your videos have taught me a lot over the past few years. I have put what I learned to practice in reselling as an hobby but it's not just that: I achieved a better general understanding of how the instore and online market works and that has proven to be actually helpful not only as a seller, but as buyer as well. You indeed learn a lot from experience, and in this case it was not just my personal one, but mostly yours, watching all these first person recordings of you making deals, with little tips here and there, showing not only what worked but maybe most importantly what didn't. All of that while hearing your thought process and being entertained by some quality KZbin content (by the way, thanks Riff). So glad I found your channel back then, thank you for your videos and keep up the great work

[@Johnny82Utah]

Super flexing right now, good for you man. All for whatever vids you wanna upload to help grow.

[@MortsGarage]

Love this - always enjoy hearing your insights

[@rsj_media]

Congrats bro! That’s awesome! Been watching you for years!

[@Demoniapsu]

So what if I don't wantto do Amazon and would rather do ebay instead?

[@cah827]

how do you decide between what to sell on amazon vs whatnot?

[@josephruiz17]

This is why you and Spank are the greatest.

[@aaronspeck1644]

Also, would you be open to doing a class on something like Skillshare? Would love to learn more.

[@joshmiller887]

I found a complete Vitamix blender set at goodwill and paid $35. Value $800😮

[@angietrif]

That would be a great video for the main channel! So interesting to hear your story, it’s inspiring!!! Also wanna hear your thoughts on TOTK cuz I know BOTW was ur fav game!

[@travisbreeding9913]

Tired getting your buy list but no reply form you

[@renixpesale]

I’d try it again, we may leave mistyped the email haha

[@morgsthedon1]

Hell yeah I'd watch that main channel video you mentioned

[@gabesmallwood138]

Caleb, I appreciate the wisdom from the video! You’re channel inspired me to begin reselling video games so thank you for that!

[@carlagraca6022]

Your most informative and helpful video ever. Many thumbs up!

[@TheBinsQueen]

My fiance an i have been watching you a long time and call ourselves dedicated pesalers 😂 i didnt realize how long we've been watching though! We have def been here since the pawn shop days, didnt realize that was right after you started the channel. I feel the same way about our resale business. I want to scale it as big as the two of us can handle and *maybe* have one single employee to work on certain things we dont love doing. Keep doing what youre doing!

[@Weeblovegames]

All I can say is that I love the channel. Subscribed to you around the same time I started reselling and I’ll tell you I can slowly see it changing my life for the better. I prefer these type of informative videos over the main channel and hearing all the trolls. Honestly, I can’t stand the negative comments. I like the advice and always listen to what you have to say and it’s helped me out as well as watching CATRP and getting tips from them as well. Thank you guys and know that there is a lot of us listening to what you have to say.

[@superdave3093]

I like the idea of you doing a vid like this on your main channel. I binge you and Chase so any sort of transparency you can share about your business I find fascinating! It’s all about what you feel people would enjoy Calab. Great vid. 😊👊

[@dennisamatuzio8981]

I’m glad your working on a new software platform whatever you need your own website get rid of all those fees you pay to the other companies

[@johnmackie9498]

Did you mainly sell the books on ebay and amazon?

[@slayer2211]

Lol "I have an ugly face..." now that I can relate to. Great video. Thanks for the video!

[@Lewandabski]

How much do you have to pay in taxes. Did you start an LLC and get a federal EIN?

[@24BlackMamba8]

That's a nice Galaxy S23 you got there. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Djr85]

Pawn shops by me tell me they won't deal and to take a hike. Pawn shops around here are trash.

[@jaredpierson]

This is a very good video. Very informative and accurate. You nailed how processes change as the scale and experience goes up. That was a hard concept for me to grasp early on.

[@Slimer-kf6ss]

Well. You say you got hooked in the beginning of the video. I do not do such business, but what I see from you I would say, you seem to be a very smart guy and well spoken. I found you kinda annoying to be honest coz you talk and talk about making money and running around for good deals and such. But, yes, I think you are quite smart and know what you are doing. It seems you have a good business going. Every business can have ups and downs. You learn, you go on. Dont give up. Find your way. So, for now I think it is not so much of being "hooked", you have fun in what you do and you have success. Meaning, you are in your happy state of life when it comes to your work life. I do not know if I am right or wrong. But, I see that you have also a good personality. You are polite and you do not screw someone over. You have friends, business friends you are also taking care of and vice versa.

[@SmileyAI69]

Absolutely love these vids dude Just sold a Half Life Counter Strike big box for $150 after paying $5 lmao

[@xLoki_]

How do you sign up to sell on Amazon?

[@yisa9340]

would love to see a more in depth video on the main channel

[@titansrule72]

Congrats Caleb. Man works his arse off.

[@DoodMcGnarGnar]

Love your vids man. Shout out to RGT for introducing me and probably many others to your content

[@eraserhead29]

Interesting video 👏 Hope you got some more videos coming on the Main channel 🙌

[@felix-ve8jk]

Love the channel man! Btw...is that a Duck Camp hat?

[@Jamesdalbright]

How do you track buy costs in line with sales to make it easier for your tax accountant? Also yes a main channel video with clips and cool graphics would be cool.

[@aaronspeck1644]

I'm so ready to turn this into a source of income. I've been using these videos to help pay for my collection, but I'm ready to scale up. Thanks for posting videos like this, it's massively helpful.

[@numberoneappgames]

Thank you for sharing your journey. In my area, sourcing can be difficult. But you're right I have to get creative with how I source. Thanks, Caleb. Seriously, you are a gem and have been an awesome addition to the game-collecting scene since you popped up. From game collecting to our shared love of Scrooge McDuck lol. I hope for your wellness and future success. :D When did you start paying yourself?

[@giantmonsteraftermath6694]

Do you strictly sell with FBA?

[@Ernesto2004]

Man I love this Collection❤

[@rphntw1n]

You can tell your display to stay awake. Kills the battery but it’ll stay on.

[@nicholaswilke2228]

Id be interested in any more info on your journey!

[@deancolbird2240]

Were is the buy list

[@deathmog91]

The only thing really stopping me for trying to do something like this is understanding the tax side of thing. I feel like that may be a good video but it would not get a ton of views. Tax kind of scare me.

[@krashvote7947]

it's called an accountant...

[@SundayNightGames]

so you’ve probably made close to 1.5 🔥

[@tartuffethespry]

And then however much his channel makes

[@SundayNightGames]

@@tartuffethespry not talking about that tho lol

[@tartuffethespry]

Ummm I mean that's part of his business@@SundayNightGames

[@josh_graff]

Lol if you think those are his profit margins you are not paying attention

[@SundayNightGames]

@@josh_graff it’s a safer guess lol fees are wild man. plus his costs of shipping and everything plus buying the games to flip and paying ppl as well. employees lol

[@alextushie-lessard650]

I always seem to enjoy your videos where you explain your business or thought process. I like learning how a business like this works. This channel or the main; Thank you :)

[@RetroReWire]

Very informative, thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@JCtheComicGeek]

I did not think regular books let alone Theologocal books would sell in this day & age!

[@tradeo8899]

Book sales are increasing, you just need to get out of your bubble 😛

[@JulianFernandez]

whats your typical mark up? 2.5M gross means what money in your pocket?

[@lilro4738]

he says his net is 15-30% depends

[@danners]

Amazing journey so far, keep up the great work.

[@raywill2007]

“I started cold-emailing churches, and that’s how I became rrrrrrich!!!”

[@johnw8436]

Not gonna lie, like the crab hat.