How To Level Up Your Men's Clothing Sales On Ebay [Two In-Depth Store Reviews]

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

I followed a KZbinr called 'Grumpy Granny' idea about taking photos on a piece of cheap carpet from the hardware shop here in Australia it was under 30 bucks, it would b even cheaper in America and it's a grey brown carpet, very lightweight. Cheers Graham

[@shellyosborne7545]

I think this type of video is sooo helpful and not just to the EBay store owner….I love to hear your suggestions for better description writing and titles. Excellent idea for videos! I hope you do more like this!

[@helpfulcommenter]

It's cool that Matt is starting to do store reviews

[@idflipthat]

Love the info! Never thought of putting in description that I have 1 day business handling and offer 30 day free shipping returns. I just assume somebody would see it in the listing.

[@celestealtus1687]

Consulting … I love it

[@andriawiggins]

I thrift/resell in my spare time to earn a little extra money. You were the first youtuber i watched. I still go through a store and say 'ass brand' when i see one. Glad to see you doing videos again! Thanks for the advice.

[@lindarejman]

LOL ME TOO!!!

[@MadelineTheFashion]

Great video and great advice Matt, thanks! I love to read studies on the intricacies of sales of pre-owned goods. Here are a few things I'd like to add: 1. Instead of "used", always say "pre-owned" 2. Clothing listings with stock images (or that were modeled well) sold for $10 more on average than the exact same item without stock images and/or modeled. That was on Poshmark, but assuming the general concept would transfer to other platforms 3. SEO algorithms punish (push down in searches) certain things like keyword stuffing; ie., cut & pasting a bunch of words like #cottagecore #festival #vintage #workwear #businesscasual and also repetiveness, like Blue Eddie Bauer shirt 3xs. You'd want to say blue Eddie Bauer shirt once, then say blue shirt by Eddie Bauer then Eddie Bauer shirt in blue Good luck to all my fellow resellers!

[@juliebrown9965]

I love you so much Mat. I think it’s partly because of your knowledge to lend me but also because we have the same issues. I’m a retired nurse of 35 yrs and every day, every hour usually I have debilitating pain in my neck and back. Past hx of 2 neck sx’s & 1 back sx. So I really relate to you. Beginning this EBay thing is a good distraction for me. I just turned down an all expenses paid trip to NYC because of it. It sucks ass but at least I’m 64 you’re only35. So I have so much empathy for you. And btw the idea of Airbnb originated with me years ago. Everyone thought I was crazy.

[@dreamsreselling7215]

When i first started i used to right out long sentences then learned i didn't need to write that much . Just be to the point and not confuse your buyer. My LED lighting is the best purchase i made for my business for sure makes such a difference . I use a a back board with a light grey vinyl wallpaper for my photos . Really helpful vid Matt :) i never thought to put my shipping and dispatch time in my description tho.

[@sarag4419]

Great info! Thanks Matt. I did come across a store that included a template picture in each listing of a blank mannequin with each measurement for each listing. Every listing had this template on the 3rd picture with the measurements filled out. It was so helpful for me as a buyer. I got excited to look thru the whole shop knowing I could breeze through and find what fit and what didn't. I wish more sellers did measurements. Sleeve length is important to me. I'm tall and have long arms. I frequently have to message the sellers before I buy to measure for me.

[@skokiereader]

I, too, write a very detailed description with the title usually repeated in the listing & any significant features the buyer may not see. Since I do this very PT, I think it adds to the listing IMHO. I appreciate your input.

[@helpfulcommenter]

I don't think most buyers read anything other than the title and the price/shipping, especially when buying on the app tbh

[@giglifevideo4864]

“In great condition, no holes or stains. Measurements are as pictured. Feel free to email me with any questions. Thanks!” I copy and paste this for all my listings. I just edit it as needed. My store has a high sell through. Good stuff sells itself

[@CarolanRoss]

Love the store reviews, Matt. It helps having a better eye for images. Also your comments for composing better descriptions and titles is VERY helpful. THX.

[@peteganze6416]

What are your thoughts on >> Taking the descriptions for the manufacturer's page? Linking to the manufacuurer's page and item? AI Generation of descriptions?

[@honz1122]

Always happy to see your channel right when I open up KZbin

[@troywiningear8710]

Text Blaze Chrome extension is an excellent tool to eliminate repetitive typing. Photo room is also an excellent tool to edit your images for an all white background. There is a desktop version as well as an app. I find that the app works much better and faster.

[@jhh051]

Thanks for the great tip on not giving redundant information. I am now editing all of my listings. Appreciate your knowledge.

[@jcastro91235]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m listening to it as I am driving, but I’m gonna listen to it again because I need help in doing the description and all that.

[@helpfulcommenter]

Buyers staring at weird orifices is the energy I needed today, thanks Tropical Matt

[@jcastro91235]

That’s so awesome thank you so much I’m always typing in something different so I’m going to check that out the template so that I can already have something to fill in with

[@eliasdodson6104]

absolutely loved this!!! I am a very new beginner and want to make this my full time job! That is my end goal. Wrapping and making pakcages for people and giving them what they want weather its just a tool a piece of clothing clothing or a Christmas present for someone. I am a 24 year old fentyl addict and im trying to find a purpose on this earth that keeps me distracted but also maybe pays the bills. I have 2 new jobs coming my way so hope fully ill be able to work around 50 to 55 rarely 60. Im just really trying to find my passion

[@DonPepilio]

Good luck Elias! You got this! 👍

[@christopheredwards2403]

hey Matt, you should create some playlists… Maybe one where you put together all of your videos when you go through tags at goodwill, general selling advice etc. when I’m working I like to listen to your stuff and if I can select a playlist, it will run through all of them instead of me having to stop and select the next one every 15 or so minutes and It could potentially help you get more views. of all of the KZbinrs out here doing what you’re doing, you’re my favorite, your sense of humor is right up my alley and in general you just seem like a good guy lol. Keep doing what you’re doing

[@themoodyteam]

Good point about time management. Your time is valuable, so use it effectively.

[@satskibees]

This was a great video, thank you. How long did it take you to get a regular income re-selling when you started? How many items should a new seller be aiming for? Sometimes I wonder if there's just too many people doing this now and that's why sales are slow?

[@Lupi33z]

What's the video that details the android phone camera settings? (thanks)

[@tenkawaka]

Currently putting measurements in decription aswell as having the measurement as a picture. Thinking about only doing pictures to save time, do you think having in desc aswell has a massive advantage?

[@misslashayresells3853]

Thanks for sharing. As others have stated, some are now using the AI generated descriptions, which IMO over sales used items specifically. Also, some of the streetwear/hip-hop/Y2K brands like South Pole, Rocawear, JNCO are/were trending again.

[@parttimehustle6236]

Great video Matt. A few things you mentioned were already on my to-do list. Thanks!!!!

[@VoidedMirror]

Interesting. I personally wouldn't buy anything with such middling to poor quality photos yet these sellers still sell. So I ask myself should I be lowering my standards? 😅

[@margonassar2717]

I bought your Menswear Manifesto within the last month and can’t find it anywhere. What name is it under that where wad it sent? Glad to see you’re enjoying PV!

[@ThriftALife]

Hey, thanks for buying it. You would have gotten an email from Gumroad that includes a link to it. If you can't find it, you can always re-"purchase" it for free and they'll send you another link.

[@jcastro91235]

I’m so frustrated because somebody just ordered a frozen jewelry box for $12 and I cannot find it anywhere. It’s so frustrating I really need to get more organized with my stuff.

[@Justme0528]

I put my white balance to 6500k (what my ring lights are) and the background looked pink instead of white. I'm about to try the ISO suggestion now. I've been playing with pro mode for a while now and I'm pretty happy with my method but I'm looking for an easier way to show my husband because auto mode makes anything black look washed out and dingy.

[@uncommonthrifts]

Thx Matt as always so helpful ! Hope your health is good .

[@Ps3franco00]

Thank you so much for all the info! What do you think about using photoroom to remove backgrounds ?

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I discovered recently that that wordy stuff comes from the recently installed ebay AI, chat gpt, which it takes from all the item specifics.. It is ridiculous!!

[@ThriftALife]

Interesting

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

@@CheaddakerT.Snodgrass well, I forgot to say...the seller has to elect to have chatgpt add a few paragraphs. I clicked on it to see what would happen. I only recently started using my phone to list. Listing from my desktop doesn't give me that option. Of course.

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@cassfonnesbeck8057 what in the world? i have never seen this. i only list on the browser/laptop. that sounds Orwellian and absurd

[@NewWing333]

I asked chat gpt to write a description for me just out of curiosity and not because I wanted a wordy description. I gave it the brand, size, color and material of the t-shirt and this is what it gave me back IN AN INSTANT! Funny but also scary! 😂 Title: Terra & Sky Women's 3X Pima Cotton Orange T-Shirt - Stylish and Comfortable! Description: Enhance your wardrobe with this vibrant Terra & Sky Women's 3X Pima Cotton Orange T-Shirt. Crafted with care from high-quality Pima cotton, this stylish and comfortable t-shirt is designed to make you look and feel your best. The vibrant orange color adds a pop of brightness to any outfit, making it perfect for both casual and semi-formal occasions. Whether you're heading out for a day with friends, a shopping spree, or a weekend getaway, this t-shirt will effortlessly elevate your style. The Pima cotton fabric offers a luxuriously soft and breathable feel against your skin, ensuring maximum comfort throughout the day. It's also durable and easy to maintain, so you can enjoy wearing it time and time again without worrying about wear and tear. The 3X size is specifically tailored for plus-size women, ensuring a flattering fit that accentuates your curves in all the right places. The classic crew neck and short sleeves provide a timeless silhouette that pairs well with jeans, leggings, skirts, or shorts-giving you endless versatility for creating various ensembles. Don't miss out on this must-have addition to your wardrobe. Bid or buy now to secure this Terra & Sky Women's 3X Pima Cotton Orange T-Shirt and experience the perfect blend of style, comfort, and quality. Make a bold fashion statement today!

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@NewWing333 Chat GPT has a punchable face

[@juliebrown9965]

Mat how big should a flat lay station be?

[@RunTheComps]

Text blaze is good for descriptions

[@juliebrown9965]

This was wonderful Mat. You are doing a great job as a consultant. And I want you to do my store as soon as I correct all the problems you mentioned, lol. You mentioned Rick. Do you know what happened with him? Can you let us know?

[@bairfreedom]

My descriptions are so simple. Up for sale, size, condition, details and then shipping info and policy 1 day handling vla bka bks. Done. Sell similar and it goes REALLY quick

[@lindaf4968]

? Some youTubers say not to use L/S because “/“ is not searchable. What do you all feel? Any experience with this?

[@gregtrent5068]

I’ve been wondering if the new AI tool eBay has added for the description during listing is only adding BS that no one is going to read anyways. It nice but lengthy.

[@sarahbordeaux9510]

So helpful! Thank you for doing this!!

[@MikeyVital]

Are you going to do more store reviews? If you are, I'd like to throw my hat into the ring

[@ThriftALife]

It's definitely possible. If you join the Discord I'll probably put out a call there

[@dianevanderlinden3480]

My life has become more enjoyable. Thanks!

[@lindaf4968]

Thanks for great content as always!

[@theflippinnelsons]

This is such a good idea!

[@lukeneff8724]

How can I have my store featured on your next video?

[@Somnivore7]

Haven't been consistent with listing at all and my sell thru went from 50+% to about 30%. It's pretty disheartening haha

[@helpfulcommenter]

Photo pro tip: set your white balance to get true color. You can't do this natively on iPhone, you need to use a 3rd party app. If you don't set white balance, then your colors will not be true. You don't need to buy a gray card or anything - just anything neutral or white, a sheet of paper or whatever.

[@ThriftALife]

I used to set white balance every time but it was never consistent and usually made the color matching worse. That may just be the phone I was using though. Would guess it works much better with DSLRs.

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@ThriftALife Ah yeah I think it depends on the actual software you're using, at least on iphone. All I know is that the color matching if you use the native iPhone camera is garbage, but if I set WB using Lightroom (which is the Adobe photo edit but also camera app, that I have as an extension of CC, thanks to a former academic career) then it looks good. There's a bunch of other apps that do the same. I don't have experience with Android photos/cams.

[@tbleasda]

​ @dustyoldhat You reminded me of something with your comment dusty, and I have downloaded a Kelvin light temperature app. Then went into the manual controls of my phone, manually set the camera to the kelvin of the reflected light off my background, and now just open and close the aperture setting to determine how much light gets in. The color of the clothes is spot on now as long as I adjust the aperture. No more editing in post-production. I only played with it for a day now, but I can save a LOT of time if this works.

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@tbleasda that’s so awesome

[@groovytemple]

I think that long schpeil in the description is that AI description that ebay has now. I used it a couple times with my own stuff added in, but it seems contrived and redundant so i ditched it

[@MaryThomasson]

Agreed. I've been keeping maybe the first sentence of those AI descriptions (with a tweak or two). However the rest is just the item specifics awkwardly regurgitated.

[@helpfulcommenter]

The ChatGpt descriptions are off the chain, holy crap. "The shirt was made in Haiti and was manufactured between 2020 and 2029" What in the actual F Why are you letting that stay in your listings.... lol I'm sorry but I'm actually uncontrollably laughing out loud.

[@tbleasda]

I have a similar-sized 215-item men's clothing closet on Poshmark, and I feel my descriptions and photos are significantly better than either of these examples! Yet my sell-through is MUCH lower right now. Is Ebay just objectively better than Poshmark for selling clothes? I have been thinking, "It's the economy stupid" to explain my slowdown in sales this year, but now, seeing closets with sell-throughs at 50% as an example of an "OK" Ebay closet... I am just not sure, maybe I need to pull my inventory off Posh and put it on Ebay? Thank you Thrift a Life for all you do!

[@helpfulcommenter]

I've tried leaving a reply comment to this comment about a dozen times and it gets deleted every time. This always happens when I try to contribute to Matt's comments, it's so weird. I'll try one last time. Noooo don't pull your inventory off Posh! All that hard work for nothing?? Just cross post everything.... you can use list perfectly or do it manually. i start all listings on ebay then cross post to poshmark at the same time, it takes 30 sec to 1 min per listing to get the posh one up. i drag the photos into the ebay listing, and in a second open browser window, drag the photos again (while they're still highlighted in finder) into the posh window. back to ebay listing where i totally complete the listing, then "view listing" and drag the title into the poshmark title field, then drag the description the same way, then do the posh dropdowns and prices and list. again it takes less than a minute. and when there's a posh sale, i end listing on ebay, and when there's an ebay sale I delete listing on Posh (not "Not for sale" because that creates clutter and false listings count) It's really as easy as that.... Posh has absolutely sucked lately and it's always a gamified race to the bottom there anyway. 1000% worth it to be on Ebay (or at least some other platform) Them's my two pennies.

[@ThriftALife]

I am out of the loop completely with Poshmark but last I checked in with it, it was doing pretty poorly. Other people know better than I why that's the case. But I stopped listing on it a while back. If you have a closet and a lot of listings might as well leave them up but yeah, give Ebay a chance.

[@ThriftALife]

@@helpfulcommenter I don't know why that's happening, I think comments are wonky on recently uploaded videos generally.

[@tbleasda]

@@helpfulcommenter Thank you! I have resisted cross listing for the fear of double selling an item. But, I gotta do something at this point. I have a bot that will allow me to cross post. I just use it for shares and reposts rn to Posh. But, its shouldn't be too much more difficult to enable the cross listing features.

[@tbleasda]

@@ThriftALife I have been struggling, that is for sure! I was selling almost twice as fast last year. But, its really, really hard to know if that is just me, the platform in general, or other outside influences like the economy. I really appreciate your videos and the menswear manifesto! I wish you the absolute best of luck in your ventures!

[@jermaineconcern1539]

it's re-assuring saying "ope the word shirt doesn't exist in the title... he doesn't need to use the word "size"... why is the sizing at the end of the listing..." pretty much in lockstep with you. I should do videos like this.

[@lf2334]

What's the best way to potentially get my store reviewed?

[@ThriftALife]

Join the Discord, I may put out another call

[@mihalyfreeman5928]

You keep talking about the manifesto but you dont 1) tell us which one it is, there are 3 and 2) Impossible to buy since you have not FIXED the captcha issue i reported to you months and months ago. Can you fix it?

[@corinne_vintage]

Very helpful, thanks Tropical Matt! (someone else came up with that name, I won't take credit but I like it 😎)

[@thelmamclaughlin8504]

Very, very helpful, Thanks

[@12hunter100]

Thank you, this is a good educational video, eBay school.

[@Really377]

My man's a genius. 😉

[@imready70]

Matt in New York EBay offers me AI to use in creating the description and that may be AI.

[@vickiediddle5012]

Great! Thank you

[@jctrade2044]

Let's Go !!!!!!!

[@nahmanson]

eBay has been suggesting AI-written descriptions lately. that is what we see at 3:27, I would bet. I

[@7dogguy]

Please do my ebay store id love it

[@ThriftALife]

If you join the Discord I'll probably sound the alarm there first

[@7dogguy]

@@ThriftALife sure I'll do that thanks

[@helpfulcommenter]

Use templates.

[@marilynwilson2326]

I'm betting the first store is using the new AI description that eBay is now offering. Hit one button, and BAM! Done! By eBay! 😳

[@AndySoMeta]

🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@tylermckeever792]

Gotta love the new AI feature clogging up descriptions with filler....

[@Launena100]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bigyumbo]

The first guy’s description is just AI generated.

[@ThriftALife]

Wasn't aware Ebay introduced it as a feature

[@khalilMahmoud74]

🙏🙏❤❤

[@Garden-Resell-Thrifts]

That first review you did with description looks like it could be CHATGPT AI

[@thriftingtexas9347]

I agree. I tested the AI descriptions and they were to wordy and not really relevant.

[@Garden-Resell-Thrifts]

@@thriftingtexas9347 yes they seem to give to much fluff with the words