How to work from home selling on ebay - complete guide

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[@jeremiah03101]

I honestly think you focus on sell thru is a large contribution to your success. Everything sells, doesn't mean you should sell everything.

[@carrieathome]

100% correct! I focused hard core on sell in the beginning. Now I’m focused on that and keeping profit margins up!

[@SamMathiasArt]

Would love a tag along video on jeans you turn down and why and jeans you pick up and why. Theres sooo many even within a single brand its crazy. Thank you for your videos I'm a mom of 3 one of which is autistic so reselling has been our saving grace income the past 4 years, just trying to get away from breakables because there is an abundance of them here in ohio but I hate shipping them!

[@carrieathome]

For sure! I sprinkle in some jeans I pick up throughout some of my videos but I don’t mind talking more about them! That’s amazing you’re able to have reselling income to help you! ❤️

[@BeachBarnThrifts]

Love the great info. Look forward to your series on new store. Thank you.

[@jrockdaddy]

This video was so helpful. Please keep them coming.

[@bigtexrmc]

Love your content. Very helpful.

[@thereseespinal8869]

Thank you so much for this and making me feel like I can do it too. Wishing you and your family continued success! 🙌🏼❤️✨

[@Bobbie-Loves-To-Thrift]

I'm excited about the new series! I am on the struggle bus. Thanks so much! 💕

[@Baddie_you.a.trackstar]

Techn brought me here! And love that your family home schools. HUGE inspiration for our family !!!!

[@BeautifulRelaxationMusic]

Love your channel & thank you for the video, this was really helpful. Looking forward to the store that you create live!

[@carrieathome]

So glad!

[@InspoAlley]

Love the straight-forward and real content! Thank you!

[@carrieathome]

I appreciate that!

[@PatriotGirl1776]

Carrie, GREAT Video Girl! Anyone who is new or looking to start, needs to watch this series. You explain things in layman’s terms which make it easy for people with no experience to understand. Love the plug for the group! I joined a month ago and can’t imagine Reselling without the Reseller Greatness Group! I have shaved 6 months off the learning curve already! Looking forward to the Series of the New eBay Store to $3k!

[@aliassteve9055]

Thank you Carrie! This video was extremely well done and most helpful. I took many notes and will be putting your plan into action immediately. I was recently "down sized" by a company and need to get this going so I can be in charge of my own path. Can't wait for the follow up videos.

[@markippolito3620]

Another great video... appreciate the time you spend on making these videos.

[@carrieathome]

I appreciate that!

[@anamanaghan821]

By the great video and I love how you look and present yourself, no nose ring, tattoo or huge eyeglasses. Simplicity is elegant.

[@kristisonnenberg5474]

I’ve been searching for a video like this thank you so much

[@carrieathome]

Glad I could help!

[@mercedesBrathwaite]

Great video. Thanks

[@jennyarduser3096]

I am excited for your new series! I am a visual learner and it would be amazing to see the progress unfold!

[@carrieathome]

Coming soon!

[@jessicarandall3066]

So much great information. You are a wonderful teacher. And a great idea to do the new eBay store videos, it will help so many people!

[@carrieathome]

Thank you so much!

[@misseyespy1]

Hi thanxs I am a few years down track now time to niche down ahhh thank you , your video makes soooo much sense ! Tech and sports is fab ! Can’t wait to see your new store !

[@carrieathome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacquelinewalther4700]

This video is great! I've been in the reselling game for about 8 years but it's always good to watch this content for a refresher. I feel it also gives me confidence I'm still doing things right and not to get discouraged if I have a slow day. Keep the videos coming!

[@carrieathome]

Yes!! That’s great! I love listening to reselling stuff too just to keep my mind focused, fresh, and I still learn a thing or two to improve sometimes!

[@JiminyFlipIt]

@5:37 BAM....become an expert in your niche....that's everything right there. Great video, Carrie! Thank you!

[@carrieathome]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DjSharperimage]

Great video! I feel like I learned a lot! And I am looking forward to your new series. ♥♥♥

[@carrieathome]

Glad you liked it!

[@heatherann1022]

Love this video. I have been thinking of selling on EBay but not sure how to start. You answered a lot of questions. It was so informative. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see the new series. 😁

[@carrieathome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhoward295]

Oh, my goodness, this is the best, most logical and thoughtful presentation about how to start a reselling business! Thank you! I will keep this video saved and super handy for my inevitable questions!

[@carrieathome]

Thank you!! This is the first time trying to teach this concept so I’m glad you found it helpful! The hardest part was trying to separate the beginner teachings from advanced teachings so I didn’t bog down the learning too much! 😵‍💫

[@LazyGirlApproved]

I don't stop and comment often, but I had to for this one. This video was so informative, easy to follow and I definitely learned a couple of things that will boost my processes/listings as I'm just getting back into the game. So many videos are filled with fluff or miss some important steps. You did a fantastic job, thank you SO much!

[@carrieathome]

Wow! I'm so glad it was so helpful for you, thank you for sharing :)

[@Cheick514]

Thanks for your help!

[@stephanieduncan3713]

I just found your channel! So glad you made this video because I'm just starting out on ebay. I saw another one of your videos where you were homeschooling your kids. I'm a homeschooling mom of two. So cool to see someone succeeding in this that's in the same stage of life! Thanks for the guidance!

[@carrieathome]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you're finding this now. It'll save you so much time and money!

[@cynthiawells9295]

Very well done video. Thank you for putting this together!

[@carrieathome]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@faithbogle6161]

Thank you for the tips. I never really thought about narrowing down to a specific niche.

[@carrieathome]

So many benefits come from niching down!

[@loragray5243]

Omg thank you so much!! Can't wait for that new video!

[@carrieathome]

You are so welcome!

[@Media_Madman]

Awesome video, im glad i found it (and you guys) im also jumping into the ebay/youtube world and need all the help i can get 🙏 Thank you 😊

[@carrieathome]

Welcome aboard!

[@lilwarrioraleena]

Im a new fan from Texas. I found your channel yesterday and in the SAME DAY a bunch of jeans sold on my eBay (that never happens lol) To be honest jeans have been a slow seller for me and my husband, and I thought they aren’t as popular as other articles of clothing. Binge watching your vids has given me a new perspective! Y’all are inspiring to watch :) My husband works with me part time sourcing, and someday I want him to be able to go full time.

[@carrieathome]

Awesome! Howdy, Texas! 🤠

[@karmenmrak]

You’re such a rockstar!!! 🎉🎉 That last idea of opening new ebay store is 🔝🔝🔝

[@carrieathome]

Thank you so much!!

[@BartosTradingCompany65]

I was on eBay super small along time ago. Starting fresh now and soaking in all your videos!! Thank you

[@michaelstevick7759]

This was extremely helpful! I've been selling for 7 years and didn't know some of these features! Thank you!

[@carrieathome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@organizersrus]

New sub here. What a phenomenal video! You are so very appreciated for taking the time to detail the step by step processes. Because, really… that’s everything! God Bless you! ❤

[@carrieathome]

Thank you for your kindness! ❤️

[@ButterflyHustles]

Wish I would've started ebay at your age ...you started the right way ! Love your channel 🎉

[@carrieathome]

Thank you for watching!

[@chiefstacks3019]

Big money 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 keep it going

[@tacticalmindsetelite]

Awesome Video. Thank You.

[@carrieathome]

You are welcome!

[@kathyrivas8547]

Excellent video❤

[@carrieathome]

Glad you liked it!

[@MattTheMerchant]

Thank you for saying "niche" correctly, was losing my mind with every other reseller saying Nitch XD keep up the good work and thanks for the advice.

[@carrieathome]

Lol! I hear nitch all the time. 😂

[@robertbrown9785]

great video!

[@cadm1676]

Love your channel!! Would love to see a jeans bolo video!

[@carrieathome]

Noted! Thanks for watching!

[@brroookkeee]

Same!

[@godswordthebible]

Thank you for this video I just sold five vintage hats 🧢 that have the camel 🐪 cigarette logo on them. I bought them at a flea market on Saturday; paid $5, listed them the same day and yesterday there was an offer for $35 a piece. Very first good flip on eBay I was super excited so I’m definitely going to watch your video. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@carrieathome]

That is awesome!

[@mohammadghulam9535]

Great Video!!!!!!!!!!

[@lindsayballard2982]

Thank you for the walk through on how to check the sell through rate. I’ve heard to check that from other KZbinrs but NEVER knew how.

[@carrieathome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenbutcher5921]

I really appreciate videos like this. As a beginner I need to start out prepared. And by beginner I mean, haven’t even listed yet! 😂

[@carrieathome]

Same here, I need all the knowledge before I even start lol

[@ArchivesofGoldAssetsofOld]

Thank you I didn't even think of checking the fee calculator... at all lol ik shame on me but I'm praying learning- thank you

[@carrieathome]

No shame on you! Now you know! 😄

[@mojojoje]

Thank you for the video, informative and to the point. It would be great to see a video of your storage system. Also how do you calculate how much to set aside for taxes. Thank you!! Lets win this end of 3rd quarter 💪.

[@scottbeck7762]

A few more good categories are DVDs, Books or Music. Also kitchen appliances or vacuums as these 2 categories you can sell just parts - a blender say may have 5 parts and a vacuum 10 to 15 parts so that gives you lots of listings. How many times have you seen free vacuums tossed aside - thats 10 to 15 free listings!

[@carrieathome]

Wow! I never thought about vacuums!

[@scottbeck7762]

Yes so many parts and very cheap to get....usually free and it doesn't matter if they work just toss away the parts you don't need. I am guilty of too many categories but I am thinning that down. I definitely focus on 100% sell through now on whatever I buy. I don't like clothing but seeing what you do with jeans I may dabble now. My favourite niche is DVDs. I like your channel. You and your husband are very good and keep up the good work!@@carrieathome

[@heathercox5801]

Great video, I've already learned things.

[@carrieathome]

Awesome, thank you!

[@reneh3784]

This was THE BEST video from your channel yet! One question: can you show your computer screen listing setup? You did the million dollar day video and showed your listing page alongside a window that had all the photos… I would love to see what you are using and how you’re set up. You are so efficient!

[@carrieathome]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊 the photos on the right side of the page were imported from my galaxy note phone so they’re all there for easy listing 👍

[@brandystapleton7096]

Great video!!🎉🎉

[@carrieathome]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ebeth70]

I’ve been selling for 2 years part time. This january i decided to “get serious” and am doing much more. This is good info! I loved it. Thank you!! One thing I differ from you on is using my phone. I think it’s so much faster on my phone than the computer. Could be just me tho…

[@carrieathome]

I’m so glad you’ve found this informative!

[@ebeth70]

Yes and just found your! New subscriber here!❤

[@michellematsumoto9613]

Wow I've been selling on and off for eight years. I learned some things from this video. Thank you for sharing

[@carrieathome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Theclosetscratcher]

Great advice! I did mine completely backwards and regret it daily when I look at all the crap I bought 😂

[@1love847]

Amazingly helpful video. Right on time for me. Will be watching over and over. I noticed you didn't factor in taxes in your profit calculations. When do you focus on taxes?

[@carrieathome]

Glad I can help! If you want to calculate tax, go for it! My sales tax is really low so it doesn’t matter much in my calculations. In this example, if I were to take tax out, it would have been $0.20.

[@montsemattingly5243]

Another great video! I have to make so many changes in my store. Do you mind sharing the size of your boxes. Mine are too long and uncomfortable to take out my sales. Thank you again for your help. ❤

[@carrieathome]

I have 24x10x8 boxes!

[@davidlansaw3098]

Preach ❤

[@timbonjovi]

My daughter has the same light fixture as the one over your kitchen table.

[@aliciakangris7352]

I found this video very helpful. I'm already in the group but I've been considering nicheing down. The walk through to find items info was so helpful because I'm a visual learner. May I ask what boxes, bags, and shelves you use? I need to fix my inventory eventually.

[@carrieathome]

Hi! My bags are 12x18 and my boxes are 24x10x8. I forget what size my shelves though!

[@aliciakangris7352]

Ty for that. Is your number system where you reuse the numbers once they sell?

[@angelicaHernandez-hs6kb]

I am so interested in having a jeans business as well

[@ccuba2010]

Thank you so much! This helped me so much since I’ve been thinking about niching down too. Btw, what size are your boxes? Are those the 30x8x8? Thanks!

[@carrieathome]

Thanks for watching! The boxes are 24x10x8

[@ccuba2010]

@@carrieathome thank you! And what size bags do you use for pants?

[@rociofernandez5428]

I loved this video!! Thank you Carrie! Do you offer free shipping?

[@carrieathome]

Thanks for watching! I have buyer pay flat rate shipping 😊

[@rociofernandez5428]

@@carrieathome Thank you Carrie! I’m trying to jump from Poshmark to eBay. I have been selling on eBay for a year but it’s so much harder than Poshmark. I didn’t know about the flat shipping strategy so I’m gonna go through each listing right now to change that 🫠

[@ReadAndThrift]

I simply cannot just sell one thing 😅 I would start to dread thrifting but I started looking more into jeans because of your channel! I don’t doubt that selling one specific thing is a good way to make more money.

[@carrieathome]

Niching may not be for everyone! It definitely helped us make more money focusing on one category but I know everything sellers that still make good money 😄

[@PADDY-he2xe]

Great video and great eBay store! Don’t worry will not share it

[@skylerjack8200]

Do you have a video or can you please make a video on your storage SKU system and how you stay. Organized with it.

[@carrieathome]

Sure thing!

[@lindamccambridge5908]

Great video! How do keep track of your inventory? Do you list your items on a spreadsheet when first purchased then mark it sold once that happens to include selling fees?

[@carrieathome]

You can of that helps you understand your numbers better! I’m the beginning, I just remembered how much I spent on the item and could calculate it like that.

[@lindamccambridge5908]

Do you have an inventory system you record in is what I meant

[@kiddlr1]

Your content is so helpful. Is there a program you use that you could/would recommend for tracking inventory and sales, fees & profit? I am currently using a spreadsheet but wonder if there's a more efficient way that would allow me to import and export data easily between platforms.

[@carrieathome]

There’s a program a colleague of mine has created! You can find her stuff over at @Simplified Accounting with Cheryl on KZbin!

[@kiddlr1]

@@carrieathome Awesome. Thank you!

[@maryclarke9894]

Hi, thanks for the super in-depth video that addresses so many facets of selling. I have a question about the poly mailers. Do you offer the customer a choice of flat rate or ground advantage? I would think on smaller items, if they chose flat rate, it would be even cheaper for you if they chose flat rate, as the post office is paying for the envelope.

[@carrieathome]

I only offer ground advantage and have two shipping price points. $6.99 for the less than 1 pound items and $9.99 for the more than 1 pound items. I charge those so they cover the shipping fee and the $0.15 mailer I’m using to ship. :)

[@maryclarke9894]

@@carrieathome Thanks, that's smart. 15 cents is hard to beat!

[@sunnyday1639]

Great content! How many items did you have listed before you saw consistent daily sales? At what point did you set up a store?

[@carrieathome]

Thanks for watching! I switched over to an ebay store subscription when I ran out of free listings (which I think is 250). As for when I saw consistent daily sales, it didn’t take long for me to start selling at least one a day. Unfortunately, I don’t have any notes to look back on for that answer. I’d like to say that when I reached around 100 items was when I saw consistency. But it does depend on what you’re listing. Just because I have 100 listed doesn’t mean any of them will sell. Gotta make sure they’re good items at a good price and they’ll sell 👍

[@sunnyday1639]

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[@ftsrecords5052]

I sell all types of Collectibles on eBay.. Hot Wheels, Action Figures, Sports Cards etc etc.. $3,000 a month would be a dream.. I’m learning a lot from you.. I will continue to watch your channel.. Thank You for your help.

[@carrieathome]

Thanks for watching!

[@mandeherrera1682]

Thank you so much. This was extremely helpful. I wanna go back to school and still pay my bills somehow. 😭

[@carrieathome]

Reselling is a nice side hustle! It will take time to grow it to the point where it can pay all the bills, but it came start out paying some bills if you sell desirable items right out the gate!

[@PatLG32217]

Do you know that Hayley of Hairytornado gave you a huge shoutout during their What Not show last night? It is how I found you and subscribed!

[@carrieathome]

Awesome! Glad to have you here 😄 and yes! Someone told me and I’ve reached out to Hayley to thank her!

[@bethannestauffer9602]

I found you from there too!

[@denasamotis4529]

Love your videos! Question for you, how many items do list per day? I watched your 120/day challenege but normally, what is your daily list goal?

[@Pokedex-Family]

We usually do 30 items a day.

[@carrieathome]

30 a day for us!

[@denasamotis4529]

Thanks! That seems reasonable. :) 120 a day is just crazy

[@suzstephens]

Hey Carrie. Help! My Honda is full of jeans and it’s all your fault. After a career in advertising and marketing, your niche approach appeals. We’ve been selling one product on Amazon for 6 years but aren’t confident in Amazon with its record of working with sellers; too risky. So, I’ve been looking for another backup source of income. I found incredible bargains out in the wild on my first day of sourcing. Amazed that my husband enjoyed it too. Stacks of $.50 jeans? That leaves lots of room for errors. Ch-ching! Love your videos. Thanks for all you do.

[@carrieathome]

Cheap lessons are better than expensive ones! Best of luck!

[@adamhoward268]

Where did you get your reselling ruler at for the clothes? Thanks and your videos are very helpful

[@carrieathome]

Walmart!

[@ReadAndThrift]

I just bought the same one at Walmart two days ago 😊

[@mariakoopmeiners872]

Love your content! What is your eBay store name?!

[@carrieathome]

Thanks! I’m not sharing my main ebay store but I will share a smaller ebay store I’m starting up soon. :)

[@donilu694]

Thank you for this video…are those poly mailers safe for clothing -like jackets?

[@carrieathome]

I'd say so!

[@bigtexrmc]

Hello. Will you list the info on the metal yardstick/ruler y’all use to measure the clothing with. I’ve not been able to find one that has all the smaller measurements on it, only the ones that list just the inch. I noticed the one y’all use has all the measurement numbers. Thank you so much.

[@carrieathome]

I believe I bought this from Walmart in the fabric section!

[@matthewwhelan7305]

Have you come across Evisu jeans in the wild yet? Found a pair at Goodwill recently.(they are selvedge)

[@carrieathome]

Yes! They're soooo cool :D

[@brandisr71]

Gold

[@bryancarrillo702]

God Bless You

[@sydneyallex5932]

Hi! I recently stumbled across your channel because I am super interest in reselling. I was just wondering if you have any tips for someone like me who is not close to thrift stores, my nearest bins is about 3 hours away and I have some smaller goodwills, but they don't really have anything great. Also, I am wondering why you chose Ebay and not other stores such as Poshmark or Mercari, and why you choose not to crosslist? I am curious, and I think you have a great inspiration of a store so just wanted to ask! Have a good day!

[@carrieathome]

Hi! I don’t cross list mainly due ebay supplying enough traffic and I don’t want to run any chances of double selling an item. I believe ebay collectively sells in one day what Poshmark sells collectively in a year. So I’m selling where most the shoppers will be. :)

[@sydneyallex5932]

@@carrieathome awesome thanks!!

[@JanBee1122]

Thank you for mentioning to use flat rate shipping. I am in Canada and though I sell on ebay and use flat rate, I never purchase on ebay because everyone uses calculated and the projected cost to ship is astronomical. I mean outlandish. If everyone stopped using that calculated shipping tool, I'm sure sales would skyrocket.

[@carrieathome]

Yea, calculated shipping is crazy high. I do believe Canada is considered “international sale” for U.S. sellers so there may be extra fees and stuff on your end as a buyer. But I’m not 100% sure about buying internationally.

[@Aligray98]

Hi, this is great so far. Thank you! How do I locate the Ebay Calculator? I don't see it.

[@carrieathome]

Thank you for asking! It gave me the idea that I should link it in my description for easy access. So I just added it to the description for you!

[@Aligray98]

@@carrieathome Thank you!

[@couponchicka]

Thx you! For used clothing. Do you wash it all or just if it is soiled or has spots?

[@carrieathome]

You’re welcome! Yes, ebay policy is to wash pre-owned clothes. 👍

[@couponchicka]

@@carrieathome thx you for clarifying.

[@dbzfannnnnnn]

Carrie, what clear bags are you using to store the jeans??

[@carrieathome]

12x18 polybags :)

[@saarraagee1507]

Do you have a link to a list of the supplies you use? Where do you buy the poly mailers

[@carrieathome]

I don’t have a link but I purchase them off Amazon!

[@user-ln8kp7jx7r]

Question. Hello how many returns do get receive a week? Great video.

[@carrieathome]

It comes in waves lol so last week I had none and this week I already have three

[@BecG8177]

Hi Carrie, l just started watching your videos and they are very inspiring. I hope one day to be doing what you’re doing with my husband. I did have a question though with the sell through concept you went over. You said that you should search within 25-50 miles depending how far you’re willing to source why is that exactly and why would I only be searching that distance when I’m selling everywhere in the U.S.? Sorry, I am new at selling and new to this concept so just need clarification. I would appreciate it;-)

[@carrieathome]

No problem! It will show what items are in your area that others are buying and selling so it’ll give you brands and items that you’ll find in your local thrift stores. Some brands are really only found in certain regions so instead of spending time learning brands you may never find, you’ll spend time learning brands that are in your local area.

[@BecG8177]

Okay that makes total sense. Thank you so much!!

[@lexigoodnight]

I'm a little confused on sorting by location. Why would that matter when ebay is a global platform? Lovvvvvving this video! Just a curious question!!

[@carrieathome]

Good question! That part helps you find brands and items that are in your region that are being bought and sold on ebay. There are plenty of items that only the east coast would really have that the west coast wouldn’t, so on and so forth. So instead of potentially learning brands and stuff that you won’t ever find in your area, using the item location will help guarantee you’re learning about stuff that is in your area. Hope this helps!

Would you be willing to do a video explaining how you pay yourselves? Like a percentage or if you have a set amount that you spend on inventory every month and then pay yourselves the rest, etc.

[@carrieathome]

I set an amount that I always want in the ebay bank account. Anything past that threshold, I send to our personal account

[@karenbutcher5921]

Is there a way to create a listing and save it for later? Like a draft? I didn’t notice that option.

[@carrieathome]

You can make a draft if you’re selling similar items! You can also pull a sold comp off your own ebay store and create a copy from there. That’s what I do and it’s how I make my listings so quickly.

[@doskingjz5764]

Could you do bolo for Pants? There aren't many out there.

[@carrieathome]

There’s a good amount! I just don’t like bolo videos mainly because I feel like they’re goose chases lol

[@heathercox5801]

What size box do you use to store your items? Where is the best place to purchase them?

[@carrieathome]

They’re 24x10x8 and I bought them off Uline’s website

[@dtanner7]

Do you have to deal with donations that have been hemmed or altered when sourcing?

[@carrieathome]

All the time! Sometimes they’re sneaky but most the time, I’m able to tell of something has been altered.

[@organizersrus]

Do you recommend going to yard sales to source clothing? Thx

[@carrieathome]

I personally don't recommend it unless it's a church rummage sale or subdivision sale where a lot of sales are close together.

[@gammaant78]

Do you put your jeans in the dryer? If so what settings?

[@carrieathome]

Yea I use the dryer for the jeans. I honestly don’t know what setting I use, it’s a “smart” dryer so it dries until it sense all the moisture is gone. Lol

[@anamanaghan821]

Hi where do you go to the eBay fee calculator thank you

[@carrieathome]

ebay fee calculator is a website! I have it linked in the description:)

[@ralfo1704]

29:25 i use a tablet to make pictures and do listing. is big enough and mobile. Regards from Germany