How to Start an eBay Business From Scratch

[@kimberleyjane898]

Thank you so much for the motivation to start selling. I just picked up on the side of the road a pair of brand new boots that retail for $350 I will be listing them tonight in hope of selling.

[@96JeSuis]

What app do you use to find comps?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

EBay

[@Tj6794linc]

I like the idea behind this and all the youtubers who do it, although I don't feel as though this will truly represent starting out, given your reach and the 'visibility' of your new store and items on here (youtube/socials). It's easy for viewers to go and "view" all your listings which will jack the numbers and even make purchases to skew the figures. I think this first episode will be the most accurate representation, it just depends how many episodes you get done before posting this first one. Say you film 3 eps, then start publishing them, you may notice the skewed numbers at the 4th episode. Will be interesting to know the detail and see any potential change.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Fairrrrr but whatcha gonna do!? Take out of it what you wish. I’m excited for the challenge

[@freesyria2913]

Hi, I pretty much watched everything from your series... I really want to know how you do the shipping...? How do you do the packaging etc. a tutorial on this would really be helpful

[@Backfromthepast1]

Can you go more in to depth on how you list an item. From point A to listed. Everyone shows to source and organize. Why the spreed sheet? Do you keep your receipts? Stuff like that will help sellers.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I’ve got a how to list video on the channel :)

[@thirtyplus1]

I'm inspired to get back into some eBay sales now. I did really well a few years ago. I have a lot of vhs and dvd's, I will onto it. Thanks.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Happy selling!

[@jono4919]

The add % was interesting. I was watching an American Ebayer and they said they always do around 5% but if the item has no competition (rare item) then they do not. They said they accidentally turned off the auto-add function and it appeared to affect their listings. I would love a video with more information on this Ebay function. Keep up the good work.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I like the 3% rule!

[@clarkysparky]

i love this video, thank you for making this. as someone who wants to start my ebay journey

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shalyndria]

Excellent challenge! I love your content, fresh and fun to watch, keep it coming, looking forward to this series :)

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much! I’m looking forward to bringing it to you!

[@juliederby1950]

Glad you put up inventory sheet not know how to do it but my question is 'what exactly do I need to record daily/weekly for ATO aust. Im getting stressed the more I sell as cant find a video that answers this!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

You pay tax on your profits. So work that out

[@juliederby1950]

Ok make sense, where do you record all this in one place

[@TheAussieFlipper]

@@juliederby1950 spreadsheet

[@yourmindsetcoach6975]

So knowledgeable thsnks amazing content.

[@GWStore_43]

How did you add your new ebay store to your MyPost Business account. How do you have multiple accounts using the same discount?

[@rodmcgrath2503]

This will be a fun series for sure, looking forward to it and I think when I move into my new house - I'll start another store myself....keep grinding and motivating all of us.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thank you Rod 😊

[@singerboyceezjohnson1243]

Hi i created a ebay business account but i didn't pay for any membership plans as a business but my stuff is still listed do i need to pay for a membership fees even though my stuff is still listed

[@rubikbbx]

Sadly you can't promote your listings now until you reach Above Standard or Top rated .. but great video nonetheless ! Just hard to start up and get the initial traffic without the promotions

[@zeppmom]

Great video!!! Love this challenge!!!❤

[@mitchh_young]

hey matt where do you thrift from.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

The gold coast, australia

[@Methy_Watches]

I watch a playlist of ur vids each night to sleep 🛌 ❤❤❤❤ I like ur audio

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I appreciate you

[@alishataylor2446]

Great video Matt, editing also impressive. EBay sellers should be supporting each other, haters gonna hate. Keep up the good work.

[@kirstieashworth3744]

Matt are you best starting with a personal ebay acct or pay for a business one? Cheers!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Depends how seriously you’re looking to take it! Start personal and swap to business if you’re enjoying it

[@Ishac96]

Hey Mate, really been enjoying your content and your knowledge that you are sharing! Any reason why I can't find my listings when I search it up?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Not too sure mate!?

[@RESELLERGEORGE]

I tried to do this once on my channel, but i lost concentration 🤣 I am doing a few year long projects/challenges but Im filming them editing them and will publish them next year after ive finished the challenge. Im worried about youtube/ebay viewers skewing the results (no offence to them) and keeping it secret.

[@ruefulben]

I’m curious do you just sell in Australia? What happens with overseas postage ?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

i ship 10% of my orders internationally

[@lochietaylor]

Love these series! Super helpful. :)

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Hay thanks so much!

[@completerelaxation8275]

Do you write off any stocks that you don’t sell during the year?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I try to sell everything I buy

[@Teresa-d8i4i]

What does bolo mean?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Be On the Look Out

[@Teresa-d8i4i]

@TheAussieFlipper thank you😍

[@raevus8919]

Hi Matt, I don’t know if this is for all stores but my local Red Dot is selling their dvds for $1-$2 each. Just thought you’d be interested.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Pwoarrrr that’s awesome

[@Flip_Goat]

Bro, this is such a good idea, but I wish you would try new things like putting +Post on every item, and different items you don’t normally pick up, awesome content regardless, my brother. See you Sunday.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Yessirrrrr

[@MerryWonderland]

Im finding it really hard to know WHAT to look for. Where do I start my research on items that will sell well. You picked up that Surf Rescue shirt KNOWING it was an interesting find. How did you know that? How are you figuring out all these shoes are worth a good price? I can't just scan every shoe and look up every shoe brand out there, surely? Do you have a method of research?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Reps and reps of searching and learning, there’s no quick way to learn. I’ve scanned 10’s of thousands of items it feels like over the last 4 years. You build up a knowledge bank and the sourcing becomes automatic over time, when you’re just starting out you just have to keep searching sold comps on eBay to get an understand

[@TheAussieFlipper]

As for shoes running shoes have a brand name and model on the shoe usually so I type that in but again over time you just know the shoes good or not and a lot of the time you’re picking based on condition more than anything

[@MerryWonderland]

@@TheAussieFlipper Awesome, sounds like I'm on the right track! I've been using Google Lens to try and find things worth buying. I think I've bought some duds by accident, but am hoping I'll come across things by accident that are worth more than I imagine! Loving your vids! I've already sold my 1st $100! this week!

[@alexgarner9987]

U now he's Ozzy when U see him casually eating Vegemite toast in the video 😂😂😂😂

[@lovekimberleyday9232]

Cool video Matt😊 when u start on ebay arnt you restricted to only list like 2 or 3 items for a month or so?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Nope I got to list heaps straight away!?

[@Lea_1113]

I think it's more but if you are restricted you can ring ebay and they should give you more listings. Won't help with payout delay though

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I'm in delay now!! @@Lea_1113

[@Nannasrevival]

I think this will be very interesting to watch this series. The fact like you said you have no feedback yet and nothing on social media will be a challenge like it can be for everyone. Great lot of items sourced and listed. Looking forward to the next video.

[@Turd_Ferguson351]

Yes but he still has op shop contacts putting the stuff aside. Would be better if he did it not buying shoes or DVDs

[@Mike0000_]

Back at it gonna be good seeing a rebuild again

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Yessirrrrr

[@hardstyle8184]

nice approach brother...straightforward and detailed. Yet not overwhelming for us beginners

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Agh that’s such a nice comment to receive thanks so much! Tried to put my head in the mind of a beginner haha

[@AmyFinehouse01]

was wondering where the ninja turtle rug went! good to know it wasn't thrown out haha

[@TheAussieFlipper]

That things a time capsule haha not going anywhere!

[@rockguitarist931]

I started selling band stickers on eBay last month and I've sold 6 at this point. Hopefully I get to 10 by the end of the year. 🙄

[@AtomFlipper]

Holy Smokes!!! Just saw you on TV What a great interview! You are such a great public speaker.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much for watching :D

[@amferns1554]

Do you know if anyone in Melbourne be interested in taking stuff from my storage

[@TheAussieFlipper]

i have noone in mind unfortunately

[@chanteldafonseca835]

Hi Matt, couldn't find your new store on eBay!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Winnieswinners 🤘

[@mikeg854]

Why are all the Australian thrifting resellers doing the same video's? All doing a starting from scratch store. Why cant people just look back through your earlier videos?

[@PeachythePicker]

It’s not very original. Pretty sure he did a set up your own store for Courtney that didn’t go too well

[@Lucas_cardssportstcg]

For a guy that does Ebay full time , wouldn't you think to purchase some cheap items on new account to build feedback initially 🤔

[@SJG321]

I appreciate the educational aspect. And different people do things differently so there's plenty to learn from each of them.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

@@Lucas_cardssportstcgnahhhhhhh

[@TheAussieFlipper]

@@PeachythePickerlol he’s back as pessimistic as ever

[@toptips4880]

🎉🎉🎉

[@GunV-qu2nm]

I hear ebay always sides with seller, so a dishonest customer could lie or steal your item, or return an empty box to you. Any advice on that to protect myself before starting?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Go through it.. you learn as you go. It doesn’t happen often

[@michaelpeddie1671]

I love the videos but seems as tho all these abay stores that do videos never put in the real profit value only what u make after item cost ebay fees and shipping and make it look profitable what about tax and the fuel for driving around all day and the money lost on the items that dont sell all the little extras u need for packing it all adds up i have been really wanting to get into doin this but it dont seem possible to actually make profit unless u get really lucky i think thats why they make these videos on youtube to make money back they lost on ebay

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I disagree the costs you mentioned are apart of it but that doesn’t stop you being profitable

[@DrifterThrifters]

Not filling the dvd bag 😅 that's how you learn, scan in stuff you don't normally buy, bundle, hustle for $$s, get some feedback on cheap items. You are truly clueless

[@TheAussieFlipper]

4 years in. Been there done that lol

[@DrifterThrifters]

25 years in...but you covid resellers know everything amiright

[@MrJikser]

When are you going to wife up Courtney 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Not sure

[@irisholdg]

After watching your KZbin channel for about 2 months. I was dabbling in eBay but I thought I will pay for an eBay subscription and go for it since the 1st of Feb I've listed 269 items not expecting to make a sale for a while as I'm building it up and all of a sudden cherrr chinggg on the 16th I sold something. Fab. Not a great amount of money but a sales a sale. Will keep listing as I've about 1,000 listings to put up. It can be mundane but hopefully by month 3 I will start seeing some progress. Exciting days ahead for sure. Keep on making content buddy. Hopefully in a year or so I can chuck in my delivery job. All my best. Leo.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Hi Leo what’s your eBay store called?

[@irisholdg]

@@TheAussieFlipper Calle_Shop ... its a family store.. selling dvds, videogames, pokemon, vhs, music cds and various other golden nuggets... At the moment I am ploughing through dvds. Zzzzz.... We're based in Spain, Europe. So most dvds are in Spanish n English Pal R2. Love your channel. Gonna be promoting on twitter or (X) and insta. Anyway love the deals you get in Aus... here its a bit tricky getting deals but their are some now and again. Anyway all my best. Leo.

[@scottstewart6217]

👍🇦🇺🦘

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Hope you’re well Scotty!