How To Sell Books On Amazon FBA (ScoutIQ) (Scanlister) (Repriceit)

[@GringoLoco1]

While I've seen some of this elsewhere, your tutorial is THE gold standard. Many MANY thanks!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thank you Gringo. Appreciate it.

[@debk3135]

I dont sell on amazon but always been curious how it works. Watched to the end. You're an excellent teacher. Great video

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks Deb. It's a bit tricky but I found my niche and just sit in that space and try to keep things rolling. Really appreciate you watching.

[@Schatzie301]

This was outstanding. Clear, concise, and exactly what a tutorial should be. Thanks a million. I’ve just subscribed.

[@shannonrdugger6942]

Hi Mike, I think I can safely say that Amazon needs to pay you for your instructional videos. I have tried to figure this stuff out by myself, but Amazon doesn't seem to understand how to put everything together in such a way that one has to be in the 200- IQ range to understand their awful instructions. But luckily, you have saved the day. So now I know which software and hardware I will need, THANK YOU!! Yes, I have had to watch your videos several times, but finally understand the basics. So, my hat is off to you and I have subscribed and liked. I also enjoy the fact that you talk and explain everything in a "normal" voice, so that your instructions are easy to follow. I will be watching more of your videos!! Thanks.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Again, super thanks Shannon. I too had to figure out the mess that AMAZON is alone. Figured some type of video was necessary to at least help somewhat.

[@matthewwhiteshield8973]

Just shipped my first box... Your walkthrough on the shipping part was PARAMOUNT in helping to make this process easier! Thank you again!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice! Best wishes on your Amazon sales

[@lindadainard7629]

Man, you are a great teacher so detailed. Your style of teaching reminds me of a fellow who teaches

[@lindadainard7629]

Computer technics in Canada. His site is Dotto's Cafe. You are a terrific instructor. I am sure you have helped numerous Amazon sellers. Fantastic. Thanks 🇨🇦

[@suzieinher60s]

Good counsel! I started actually selling FBA books after hearing you say 'power of that Prime Button and Good Ranking books WILL SELL!" 30 days into it and 118 books sold, inventory at @450. Using scoutiq and Repriceit. Thanks a bunch!!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice to hear! Best wishes Susan.

[@MrGzuggy813]

Hey buddy. Just got to say thanks for the knowledge and breakdowns you do it is very helpful and like the saying goes knowledge is power!!!!!! I have been watching alot of you tubers and gathering all that knowledge and trying to make the jump before going into this, because there are prep work that has to be done, supplies, inventory etc... but knowing before doing is half the battle. Different people use different platforms for different reasons and all Platforms have guidelines and restrictions. I am turning 58 and one last boost in me to set a comfortable living for my ending years and I leading to do this but in another idea combine together to help. Being a single person with low cost of living makes it work for me. I thank you again for the knowledge and you experiences in what you do. God bless you and family!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thank you George. Reselling is so perfect for extra retirement income. Sounds like you are ready to enjoy our later years! Thanks again let us know how you are doing with reselling time to time.

[@Makeitcountflips]

I love your videos! You share so much and educate unlike other resellers.

[@cliffordhealy4321]

I love watching all of your videos. You fill them with info, knowledge and you are genuine. I have one more year before retirement and I hope I can have my EBay business working well enough to supplement our retirement

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks Clifford. Appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving

[@amandaterry2592]

I'm just starting and this is exactly what I was looking for! Believe me, the towel was ready but I'm going to keep trying! I appreciate you taking the time to make this!

[@goldenstatepicker]

All the best Amanda. Thanks for watching.

[@josuesanchez8838]

Wow this was so helpful. Thanks for making is simple and clear. I have found similar info in pieces but you put it all together perfectly for a beginner. Thanks!

[@goldenstatepicker]

You bet JOSUE. Glad you got some good info from it.

[@jasonmaxwell74]

Thank you so much! I've been researching on doing this for a month and you are the only one I've found that shows how to use the software and shipping the books! Much appreciated!

[@SoCalTransformations]

Most tutorials are young people talking way too damn fast and they don't explain things as if the watcher is brand new, and you break it down perfect. Thanks!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks PAUL.

[@jeanramalho8769]

Mike, thank you so, so much for doing this video. I am retired and needed help on trying to understand how to do this process and you have help immensely. All your videos are great!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Gland I could help Jean. Thanks for watching.

[@CuriositySavedTheCat68]

Best Amazon How To Video I’ve seen! Thank you so much!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thank you Lemonade 68

[@themacguitar]

Great video. You anticipate and answer questions and don't just skim over obstacles and peculiarities with typical rose tinted glasses. I have time to run a business like this as recently retired, I love books and could benefit from some extra cash. You have given an excellent step by step blueprint so I have no excuse for any further procrastination. !!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Wow. Thanks so much Cameron. I'm glad you got some inspiration out of the video.

[@patrickfilkins1563]

Getting ready to send my first shipment to Amazon on Thursday. This is the ONLY video I've seen that mentions "Placement." HUGE tip. One of my biggest fears was having a split box. Will definitely by paying the couple extra bucks to guarantee one box. Cheers!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, I always choose placement as I don't want a split. That is the best thing I learned from doing FBA.

[@meditationrelaxationondema9562]

You dropped some major gems in this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Extremely helpful.

[@hustledimes]

Great video sir. Came across your video/channel researching Selling books on A FBA. Thank you for all the information

[@goldenstatepicker]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@AwesomeCarrilloClan]

The limits are created by how much one sells versus how much sits. It will fluctuate every week or so. One week we were at 2400, this week at 8018, last month, 11k, last year, 1k. It is their algorithm for your sales. Also, 1 tip- Amazon will only allow 250 different items to go in on 1 shipment - we learned that the hard way when we had over 400 items and had to choose and go from there. Very frustrating!!! 😤😤😤 HTH (Hope that Helps)

[@goldenstatepicker]

I'm now up to 8,000. My maximum shipment quantity is 4800. I think the holidays was a big issue their warehouses were jammed full.

[@mudkingz6432]

Thanks for the tip.

[@shannonrdugger6942]

Thanks!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks so much Shannon.

[@cliffordhealy4321]

I love watching all of your videos. You fill them with info, knowledge and you are genuine. I have one more year before retirement and I hope I can have my EBay business working well enough to supplement our retirement yearsk

[@wwz1011]

I just dabble in books. The books I buy never have ISBN/Bar codes on them, as they tend to be vintage books. On vintage books, knowledge of literature becomes critical. If I did more with books, I would follow your advice for sure! One key you point out, find a source of books first, lots of books. Love your Savers set up. Then follow your great tutorial, get the apps, printer, scanner. Nicely done.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yeap, knowledge of any category is KING. Need to know your authors. Also, your authors who wrote under pen names.

[@YouTuber-ep5xx]

@@goldenstatepicker Do you bother with pre-ISBN books, some of which can be valuable?

[@ronniehouston2188]

Thank you. Lots of great information and it's so helpful to watch how you walk through the steps from your computer.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Tried to get you all through just what it takes. I'm sure some things here and there I missed, but a good general idea of what it takes to make money with books.

[@MyGLOBALChurch]

question, after you finish does UPS pick the box at your house or do you take it to them? Or is it up to you? BTW - thank you so much for this amazing step by step walk through

[@mygodisable2]

My Hero, the Best. Thanks for this tutorial video content. This is a keeper. Great job GSP.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thank you Deborah. Always there.

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

You are AWESOME! Thank you for this video. Wanting so much to do this and have applied for an account. I was not going to do n LLC but am rethinking. I list my job last Oct because I refused the vaccine. (Please don’t judge). I’m 74 and I’m not ready to throw in the towel. Learned so much from your video. Going to watch more. Waiting to hear from Amazon.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Never a judgement. I have many friends who refused it: hang in there. Best wishes on this new journey.

[@nickg1863]

There is a book fair coming up soon in my area so I will be following this video to get myself some good side money! Thanks for your video I think this path will be good to do while I work my farm supervisor job.

[@vintagechick]

Excellent tutorial!! step by step appreciated I am a visual learner

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks vintage Chick. Appreciate it.

[@scotthenson]

Wow, what a great tutorial! Thank you sir!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks Scott.

[@OptimusFBA]

Great video. I have the same software setup you have. Well, getting repriceit sometime this week.

[@goldenstatepicker]

That will help. It's great.

[@rgj8834]

Thank you sir. I’ll say it again, you’re a great teacher!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks again REDEEMED SHOP

[@Mitolicious]

Wonderful video! Wanted to mention something new to watch out for, which seems may only apply to newer sellers. Several publishers now seem to be gated. I took a long break from AMZ, pulling back my inventory in early 2020. Now, I’m no longer eligible to sell close to 15% of books I’d previously listed. COULD just be me, …just sharing, since it’s a new factor I’ll be calculating when assessing bulk buys.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yeah, I still have some gated items too. It's harder now on Amazon. I have been limited to just 1000 books in their warehouse. Not sure why that number but they are restricting many now.

[@DavidDiaz-tw8wz]

Wow, the best of the best tutorial, I like the way how you go step by step . Great Teacher

[@marshallartsncards4890]

best tutorial iv seen yet ...this is what ppl are paying for in these seminars here for free..question what happens if your item never sales what happens?..thanks man

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thank you Marshall.

[@goldenstatepicker]

You have Amazon dispose of it or send it back to you. You purge your bad items about every 6 months so you drop of the oldest ones and move on.

[@grumpowski64]

Great video!! you nailed it ...straight to the point and simple and hit all the important parts. Im just starting out and this video is probably the best ive seen! Thanks

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks RICK! Appreciate you watching.

[@leacaceda4820]

Thank you for the video. So far yours has been the best and I've seen a lot. Is it necessary to have all the software and printers in the beginning? I have set up an FBA account and researched resources for books. ty

[@goldenstatepicker]

'No on the software you will need scoutIQ. You can do it with just ScoutIQ it is a bit slower but a way to learn how to do books. The interface is a bit different than scanlister software. That's how I started using just ScoutIQ. They have a 14 day trial (ScoutIQ) down under the video in the description is a link to SCOUTIQ site.

[@JECEA0263]

Mike, thank you for such a great informational video. My husband was very interested I doing books, but too many questions about how to go about it👍

[@goldenstatepicker]

You bet Jeanine

[@clodydupuis8322]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I'm about to send out my first shipment and was not certain how to go about! Thanks again.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I'm glad it helped you Clody.

[@clodydupuis8322]

Hello! I have a question regarding the ISBN codes. When scanning the book, Amazon displays the same book, but with a different ISBN number. Can I use that one or should I create one of my own? Thank you for your help and time!

[@dk40001]

OMG the Dymo Turbo took me 2 hours to set up with accelerlist and I fix printers for a living. Sent in first 200 books yesterday and glad I got repriceit last night because I was originally pricing at the lowest offer so most went up in value.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, it will reprice higher too. DYMO is the worst. Glad to see you got some books in.

[@kengreene6804]

Gonna watch right now,,,, thanks for the video

[@trunkmonkey355]

Very good tutorial. Thank you for putting this together!

[@starrlite831]

Straight to the point, logical and helpful as usual!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks Starr Lite

[@rachelwillis7925]

Great video! Do you still recommend these specific products?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, I use them all.

[@ScratchNKicks]

thanks Mike this helped a ton

[@percivalbuenvenida1925]

Thank you so much for making this video. I learned a lot from it.

[@Bajaelded0]

Hey i am starting and my question is how do you automatically set the pictures for your books? Does scanlister do it automatically? Plz help thanks 🙏🏽

[@goldenstatepicker]

It's a generic photo of the books cover that Amazon uses. You have to grade your book for condition is all.

[@Bajaelded0]

@@goldenstatepicker thank you 🙏🏽

[@Quickslver99]

Great video Mike. I have an Amazon seller account and bought some books but never made enough. I might see if I can get a supplier and maybe try again. Thanks for all the info.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Key is some sort of VOLUME to make it work, and you need a source.

[@mattsmith5144]

Thank you for telling us about the inventory limits with Amazon. I had heard about it, but I am new and didn’t know where it was in Seller Central.

[@goldenstatepicker]

You bet Matt

[@mattsmith5144]

@@goldenstatepicker What tools do you use to track your purchases and sales after sending books into Amazon?

[@christinaeaton1964]

You have a really great organized teaching style! I just want to clarify something: the Nadamoo "field" scanner can be used at home as the scanner for for Scanlister and printing labels, correct? TiA

[@goldenstatepicker]

You can do that. I just have two scanners one is more for in the field with my bins. The other scanner (one with the cradle) is for home use. You could just use the handheld one as the home one also. I just prefer the bigger one for home.

[@MaggieLoveMTC]

I started out doing FBA in 2015 and was terrified to do ebay, but it seems to be the opposite for most people. I stopped because doing retail arbitrage got really hard to do for me and my honey hole for books got closed down...I didn't drive at the time. I didn't start driving until late 2017 and I am your age btw. Now I'm out there like 3-4 times a week sourcing. Maybe I'll try FBA again next year. You did a great job with this video...lots of good information. Tfs

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for watching Maggie.

[@sumnertime3518]

Theres the regular book people at my local goodwill outlet they really know there books they load down. I really need to learn the book hustle. Thanks for the info. So much to learn.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Books are everywhere and you can make a nice bit of money off of many.

[@lauralayton8024]

THANKS this video was very well done.... much to learn. Ive just shipped out my 5th box and have just gotten my first box of books received. .. I will definitely look into using scanlister... the amazon interface is very confusing... I heard about the limits and Ive got 3000! not sure how that happened but that sounds like plenty for me... 1000 would be restrictive... I hope they update yours soon.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Mine makes no sense. 1000 is ridiculous.

[@dareckmaurice4295]

Thank you thank you! finally someone start to finish, so crazy some people can take the time to do a YT video and dont fully explain the shh...so thanks again

[@goldenstatepicker]

Glad you got some help from the video Dareck.

[@molieske9016]

What do you do with all the unprofitable books from the bins that you purchase? Great videos!! Love it

[@goldenstatepicker]

They all get tossed into a separate bin and then they sell them over seas, so we only take the good ones.

[@molieske9016]

@@goldenstatepicker NICE!!

[@debrahempelmann4412]

Thanks Mike! I’ve been waiting for this! You are awesome!

[@goldenstatepicker]

All the best on your book and thrifting Journey

[@_Lisa_S_]

I love this video - thank you TONS ! I do have a few questions, if I might ask? - Since there is a spot for your COGs, why do you only input $1, if you know what you've spent on the items? Also, you mentioned something that I never even thought of: If your inventory is sitting and getting old, you dispose of it ? How does that work, and what are the adverse affects of having to do that?

[@goldenstatepicker]

I put that $1 in just because of the cost of not BREAKING the shipments to AMAZON. It's just a thing I do. As far as disposing of books you can manually do that with some buttons in the AMAZON dashboard. It will let you do 365+ days etc. 181-365 days etc. So, you can then just choose which books you want to dispose of. It helps clear out the deadwood. There are other options where you can set parameters and have them automatically removed too.

[@_Lisa_S_]

@@goldenstatepicker So, those items youve sent in, are no longer listed, cannot be sold .. does Amazon do something with them? Or are you able to 're-list' them when you want? (so sorry for the questions)

[@SoCalTransformations]

Details on what happens to deadwood books...

[@stacyrich113]

Where do you put the two labels you printed at the end? Do they both go on the box or in the box?

[@goldenstatepicker]

On the box not near center line, or side of box. They don't want to cut through them. One is for UPS and the other is for AMAZON.

[@madelineanderson333]

Thank you for this fantastic video🙏 Question: What happens to the product (book) amazon is holding when you delete the listing? Do they ship back to you? if so, do they pay for shipping cost to return your items to you? And why did your young bookseller friend have to “dump” all those books after they lowered his limit? by “dump” it sounds like trashed? did amazon not return ship his inventory and trash it themselves? or did he?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Any book I want to rid myself of I have them just send to liquidation. I get very little for it but it is something. So, we can set parameters and tell them to send to liquidations after a certain point. As for my friend. I believe he had around 1500--1600 books and needed to get rid of the deadwood. LONG TAIL books and high sales rank that wasn't selling. So, he cleared out to make room for some new inventory.

[@homeadventures1490]

Great looking video very helpful going to try some sales thanks for the hard work !

[@goldenstatepicker]

Glad It helped Home Adventures.

[@damienhawthorne8864]

Great explanation and content that is very useful. Thanks for putting this together!

[@goldenstatepicker]

You bet Damien.

[@julietdever5625]

Thank you for your previous response. I'm having an issue with my inventory on Amazon and I was wondering if you can give me some advice or help?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Is it not showing up?

[@julietdever5625]

@@goldenstatepicker I have 27 books that need approval and when I request approval they are not granting at this time. What can I do with these books that have already been sent to Amazon for processing?

[@goldenstatepicker]

@@julietdever5625 are you using ScoutIQ to scan your books? How about scanlister? What kind of books?

[@julietdever5625]

@@goldenstatepicker yes sir. ScoutIQ is my scanner. I use accelerlist to upload my inventory to Amazon. Btw, just watch your video where you state your top series shows. They are mine too. Dexter and BB. I knew there was a reason I liked you. Lol.

[@julietdever5625]

B01DXULTXA is a book I cannot list. Not sure why. Thank you for all your help. You’re the only person I can ask questions. Hello from Texas.

[@PurpleJinzo]

Great video and good resources for getting into books 👌 I’ve been getting into dvds and cds lately since I got approved to sell those but definitely gotta get back into books again. Scan lister is pretty decent it definitely simplifies things. I’m also confused with the whole stock limit thing it’s so weird that they have you capped at 1000 especially when your ipi is at 500+ I’m currently at my lowest ipi of 420 and my limit is 3,306 so I’m hoping it doesn’t drop lower

[@goldenstatepicker]

I do send into just one warehouse so not sure if that is playing a part in my capping at 1000. No one to talk to so you can't get a real answer.

[@chuckmccay]

Thank you for the info. I've been an Accelerlist user for years, but they have had ongoing problems with their printing of labels so.... think I may move to Scanlister and upgrade my DYMO to the Arkscan printer. What size labels do you use for the books? (by the way the EScore on ScoutIQ is for 6 months).

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for the 6 months update. I use Dasher 1 1/8X3 1/2 LABELS amzn.to/3DD2Jr5 for my books. Arkscan is a nice one.

[@ramastrayy2]

Thanks for the great video! I'm going to ask a stupid question...........where do I take the box of books so it gets to Amazon? I know if I was sending it through USPS I would take it to the post office.

[@goldenstatepicker]

The go via UPS. 50 pound box is $9.73 shipping. Crazy deal.

[@evyzapata5708]

Thank you so much !! You are truly AWESOME!!!

[@matthewwhiteshield8973]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I have watched a few other's videos and yours is by far the most descriptive. I am on my first week of scanning and getting inventory. It does take a lot of scanning... 954 scans 31 keepers (a couple I should have put back but trying to build inventory right now). Thank you for the links in the description to help me order the proper labels. Just out of curiosity, is there a way to silence the BEEP on the pocket scaner? No one has said anything yet, but I do get plenty of looks as I am beeping away in the book section of the thrift store, lol. Thank you again for this great tutorial!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Should've been a QR section in the manual and you scan the one that says silence beeper.

[@matthewwhiteshield8973]

@@goldenstatepicker Thank you my friend!

[@irenekivetz300]

Thank you for the video. I will watch later tonight.

[@HeadTripCreations]

Thank you SO much. Excellent and informative! I subscribed! One question: does UPS automatically know to pick up or do you still need to call them? I think the former, but am not sure. Also, when a stocking limit has been reached and you need to let some go, as in your young friend's case, what happens to those books that you paid for to initially purchase and the shipping fees? Do they mail them back to you so you can find other ways to sell them? I understand if you are not sure.

[@goldenstatepicker]

You can dispose of the items several ways. Have them sent back to you, Have Amazon trash them and they now offer a liquidation option. I hit liquidation and will see how much I might get back. I take my books into the UPS store which is in the same parking lot as the Savers I thrift.

[@HeadTripCreations]

@@goldenstatepicker Thank you for the thorough and timely response! Much appreciated. I am hoping to have UPS pick up if it is possible.

[@Mm-mr2np]

Thank u so much for this valuable video!:)

[@goldenstatepicker]

You be Mm2325.

[@DaileyThrifts]

Thanks for this video, I have watched this many time and now I understand what to do. Can you do a video on how to open amazon seller account step by step. I only asked because you make things easier to understand. I have watched other KZbin but they make things hard not simple

[@goldenstatepicker]

I might try that but having an account already makes it hard to do that. I will look into it.

[@DaileyThrifts]

@@goldenstatepicker Understandable. If your son one day decide to open an account you can use him as an example:)

[@rockchicavids]

Mike, thank you for the awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thank you Rockchica.

[@greitzjr]

Excellent video, Mike. I'm brand new to Amazon FBA. With your books, do you remove all labels or do you just cover them with a bland label?

[@goldenstatepicker]

If easily removed I do, if not I cover. If it is on the front cover I drop a GRADING DOWN. Labels covering the UPC I just put the new AMAZON label over it.

[@greitzjr]

@@goldenstatepicker Thank you very much!

[@amyconnick6588]

Did you do a video Specifically on repriceit?

[@goldenstatepicker]

I'm looking into that right now as a matter of fact. Keep watching for one.

[@TyCrypto28]

Hello, Thanks for the info! Every time i scan a book on scanlister, it says book is not found on Amazon... All my accounts are connected. Any idea?

[@TyCrypto28]

I have over 50 books i am trying to scan and none are found on amazon or restricted. When i scanned them on scout IQ it never said restricted or had the "R."

[@virgonicole1]

Question. Does scanlister create your FNSKU?

[@goldenstatepicker]

It does everything that is required not sure who creates that sku amazon I would imagine.

[@photogra4]

Howdy GSP, just like everyone else in youtube here, I really enjoy your teaching style and I am learning a lot from watching your videos! With any luck I will be starting my own FBA business within the next couple of weeks! I have a question about the ARKscan thermal printer though. I see that you print 2 types of labels from it, but I cannot find any videos online showing how that printer works! The only ones on KZbin and the home website are the how to set them up, or how to link them to a MAC, or even how to load and print the 4x6 labels... but nothing about how that printer works with the smaller UPC Barcode labels! So, does that printer need to be re-loaded with different labels each time you need them? Or can you load it with both types of labels and have them feed in from different spots in the printer then out through the same output slot? Thanks again for the invaluable information!

[@goldenstatepicker]

No you have to switch out to a different label when you need them. Most label printers are like that. It's easy and doesn't take much time. For the price it's a great printer. Watch for it to come on sale. Under $200.

[@photogra4]

@@goldenstatepicker Thanks, its already in my cart ($189) along with some scanners and a new wireless pixma printer ($69). I'm looking forward to getting up n running in the next few days. Thank you again for all the great videos!

[@TheBobstocking]

Wonderful video, learned a lot. Two questions, how do I print using a laser printer and address labels. Secondly how do I ship sets of books?

[@goldenstatepicker]

I ship them wrapped in plastic wrap. Commercial stuff. I don't ship major sets those are to hard. I would FBM those. With Scanlister for printing? If you use your own, you wait until you upload and there is a section were you would then print them on the sheets.

[@weekendatbernies2265]

Hey Mike, revisited this video and wondered if you need a vendors license to send in New /unopened items.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Never bought a license from anyone. I’m a sole proprietor at this point might change this year tax wise.

[@weekendatbernies2265]

@@goldenstatepicker Thanks for the quick response!

[@darren5835]

Great tutorial Mike. Many thanks

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks again Darren.

[@FlavorFlav24]

Sending in my second box this morning and 4 products were undefined and had an unknown sku so only 13 were listed instead of all 17 books I just shipped out

[@goldenstatepicker]

AMAZON has so weird things going on with stuff like that. I have some similar problems. I need to do videos on that kind of stuff.

[@joshsims8118]

Will the price populate in your inventory after after it gets scanned in?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, it all gets populated into scanlister. You can then make adjustments if needed etc.

[@bobscheer6641]

Great video! I have watched several. I am just starting out but i am curios about the Nadamoo scanner. I see the pistol grip one is used for scanning into scanlist but what would you use the handheld smaller one for? Does it link to ScoutIQ when scanning? Is it really needed?

[@goldenstatepicker]

The handheld unit is more important. That is used for when I'm scanning books at stores and bins. That connects to scoutiq and is invaluable.

[@bobscheer6641]

@@goldenstatepicker Thanks for taking the time to answer. I am only getting started. I will order smaller handheld. I am going to my moms, you said you were in silicon valley, she lives near Walnut creek, Antioch area. She has tons of books to practice on. She has tons of DVD also but not ready for that yet. I will get $14 ScoutIQ for now and see how it goes. Will wait on printer and scale until i get some books stockpiled to send in. I joined free account for less than 40 a month to see if it works for me. I live in San Diego so im not sure yet where to source from

[@TheGekko64]

I have never seen The "Placement" cost. I just select "All Items In One Box", set my box weight and dimensions. Then click "calculate shipping cost". I usually send in 35-40 books at about 40lbs and it costs me around $9 to a warehouse 2 hrs from me. Now what they usually do is send my box to 3-4 other warehouses and it takes about 2-3 weeks to get all books available for sale.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, that can happen, but I have seen more splits then ever and just decided to not to allow that. My do go to a warehouse about 2 hours from me. I also pay $9.79 for each 49LB box.

[@stevewells5445]

Hi Mike, great video. One question. Have you had any problem listing items as new? Other sellers I have watched say never list as new unless you can provide Amazon with an invoice from a supplier. So far I have been listing things like DVD's or CD's as "Like New" and then describing them as being sealed in their original packaging. Thanks.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I sell like new and if it is sealed book in plastic I sell as new. I also sell all those electronics that are sealed as new and never had one problem.

[@stevewells5445]

@@goldenstatepicker Wow, thanks for the quick response! Hearing about your experience gives me a lot more confidence in deciding how to list items. Thanks again.

[@bobscheer6641]

My 3rd time watching, each time i learn something new. You said the 1.00 fee you pay on scanlister is actually set up in settings on amazon? What does Amazon call that feature?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Bob take a look at the updated video. Time stamp around the 1:30:00 mark. Long video but that section will show you how to stop have shipments split. I have changed my settings on scanlister to .50 cents instead of $1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZTJmauadtGamNE

[@bobscheer6641]

@@goldenstatepicker Thanks, great video. Learned even more...certainly a bit of a learning curve. Are there anymore settings in seller acct that need to be looked at or changed?

[@bobscheer6641]

@@goldenstatepicker Thanks for being patient with all of us newbies

[@diannamiller8833]

Another reason for database on ScoutIQ is that you can scan faster when you have a lot of books!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yeah, when we are doing bins we are live. Haven't had to use database as I don't have an issue with WIFI or CELLPHONE SIGNAL

[@jelicianorwood24]

I'm so late so when I put in my address this 1st time shipping books. Do I put my full name or my company name?? Ship from mean? to put in my address and name.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Use your company name. Anytime you can make your business more professional like having a name use it.

[@jelicianorwood24]

@@goldenstatepicker Ohhh okay thanks.

[@Godswithinus00]

I had no idea about that warehouse placement fee. I can't seem to find it in my settings menu. Im curious about your opinion on Amazon jumping on almost every listing and tanking the prices. Now when I price books I have to be aware of their price. I would love to list higher than Amazon and let them sell out but it's very possible they have much more than one copy of the book and I don't want to pay for software to see how much inventory they have. Have you often sold used books for much higher than Amazon's price on new books? I'm trying to be in the customers shoes and a customer would never pay more for a used book than what Amazon sells it new . If I am strategizing incorrectly I have to change up my strategy. :) thanks

[@goldenstatepicker]

No I’ve never priced higher than Amazon. They lock up the buy box for them self in that case. They do run out of some items but it is rare. I once battled then on some RIT black dye that was #1 on amazon and that I left alone as they kept running out them my listing would pop up and sell. With books much different. I just let scoutiq guide me.

[@lisaoverocker6057]

Great video! Thanks for the great info! But I do want to let you know that even a free account can do FBA. I am on a free account and do FBA but will be upgrading soon to the paid account. :)

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, I forgot I think you pay a $1 per item? Not sure but thanks.

[@jordanmercier3616]

Hey Mike, for you to be selling 20 books a day like I saw in your other video. How many different titles did you have rolling at the same time to hit the 20 books a day average in sales?

[@goldenstatepicker]

I'm now selling 35-40 a day and it is just a huge range of titles and genres. Text books to fiction. I also have around 3000 books in at AMAZON right now.

[@davidtaylor6072]

Thanks that was great from beginning to end

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thank you David.

[@malonesoutdoors7205]

So you just ship all the books in one box to Amazon? They pack them as individual for you?

[@goldenstatepicker]

I pack a box with about 48LBS of books then ship it to where ever AMAZON wants me too. In my case STOCKTON CA. since I'm in San Jose. Currently that cost me $10 to ship it using the power of Amazon's buying power on shipping. They then store and ship all the books I no longer have anything to do with them.

[@TheQuirkyPicker_Chad]

After I my books are at Amazon FBA, When I go in to view my inventory, out of the 30 books I sent in, 19 of them show invalid. They all have to messages. One is "Your listing cannot be reactivated in its present state. Please add a space in the product description field and resubmit." Do you know how to prevent this message? Can this be done in Scanlister?

[@goldenstatepicker]

I've never seen that error message. Are you using SCANLISTER?

[@TheQuirkyPicker_Chad]

@@goldenstatepicker yes. Same setup as you.

[@daveyboyflips]

Great Tutorial , you might have been a professor in a past life time.

[@goldenstatepicker]

LOL. Thanks again for watching David.

[@weekendatbernies2265]

EXCELLENT Content! So tired of all the fast talking kid videos. Ugh....thanks for the info on the restrictions. These sites can make and break ppl even in making videos they mess with the algos and throw ppl back to the bottom. Sad. Thanks for your concise guidance I’m motoring on. What about Walmart selling??

[@goldenstatepicker]

I do not do Walmart and probably won't. I'm happy with were I currently sit with what I am doing. More to come in other videos about that Thank Weekend at Bernies.

[@Placeseveryone]

Hey Mike! Question - when you accept the shipping charge, does Amazon deduct that from the bank account you have on file? Like they deduct your monthly seller fee of 39.99? I imagine that's how it is paid, but nobody has actually said that so was hoping to confirm. Thank you!! And thnx for ALL OF THIS!!

[@goldenstatepicker]

It all just comes out of your balance. If you don’t have enough of a balance then it comes out of your account t that you used to set up amazon

[@Placeseveryone]

@@goldenstatepicker Thank you SO much!! I know you have a thousand more things to be doing other than answering questions from newbies! lol You are APPRECIATED!!!

[@newlightforgod]

10hr days for average of 110 books a week. Is that standard? How many days a week also.

[@goldenstatepicker]

New video out tomorrow with one month of book sells on AMAZON. Will tell you how many I sold and how many I average putting in.

[@OutRealm]

What are the most profitable book categories?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Text books and self help.