I listed 14,000 items on eBay and learned this

[@TheAussieFlipper]

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[@timma9027]

Excellent work. I would strongly disagree with #11 regarding thermal printers. I timed myself on standard printers and tape labels. Print, cut/fold, place, tape on 4 edges if not the entire page to guard against water damage took approximately 1.5-2 minutes per box. 10 packages a day 15 mins. Call it 110 mins per week JUST to process the label. Add on another 80-100 mins a week to process the box, bag, packaging. Long story short I bought a $90 off brand thermal printer. It's the single best investment I've made to date. Shipping labels AND packing slips are all done on the thermal. Takes 5-10 seconds per package. Anyone who is reading this just know this has made my eBay journey SO much easier. Regards. -eBay seller since 2001.

[@BigDirtDawg]

Never looked back after the thermal. Labels $10 for 500 on Amazon. You can’t loose

[@gokou135]

I agree with the thermal saving tons of time and headaches! Something you may want to know to save even more time. I have well over 5,000 sales and have never put a packing slip in any box. So you might not even need to do that. Though, I don't know how you run your business. So I may just be short sighted on the packing slip thing. Is it important to your business?

[@jochildress5003]

He specifically said for new resellers. I agree that you’re not going to need one at first. Wait until you’ve got enough regular sales and have built up your business to where it will easily pay for it.

[@steveherr450]

Only thing i will add is when you do a custom sku don't put like items in the same tote. i use to keep like items together but i found out you can spend time still looking so now if i have like levi jeans they don't go in the same tote but different tote so when it sells i have only 1 in that tote so i know i am grabbing the right pair without studying them real close. sure helps in keeping from accidently grabbing and shipping the wrong item.

[@curiositykidsfinds]

Even with just a few sales a week, a thermal label printer is worth it. But not the expensive kind, there are PLENTY of great lower cost ones out there that do the same job. And the labels are relatively inexpensive (don’t need to use brand specific labels), far less than buying ink for your printer. It’s absolutely something to spend money on to keep yourself moving in a more effective and efficient forward direction. ❤

[@TheAussieFlipper]

after a while no doubt but just starting out in my opinion. Not required

[@AlexButler-ry3hj]

Simple home printer works at the start, once you're comfortable with your money flow upgrading to a thermal beast is worth it. I bought one called Vretti as my first, while not terrible it was finicky unless hard wired.

[@emilyjane61]

Buying a thermal printer early on was the BEST expenditure I ever made on my business. It paid for itself very quickly. I honestly find it hard to believe that you still don’t use one!

[@cheddartreez6826]

I don't understand why people pay for a store subscription for the perk of running markdowns and store coupons. Why should I pay Ebay for that? I just accept offers. Y'all can have that store subscription.

[@ld5750]

I have a store and never use markdowns or coupons. I have the store so I’m not charged fees for listings. Over 250 I think they start charging you. If you have several hundred or thousands of listings you need a store. Also having the subscription means you pay less fees on sales and take home more money.

[@beowulfcollectables]

Awesome work Matt, it took me far longer than 4 years to learn all these tips but I enjoy watching your videos very much, keeps me on track, pumped and motivated. Allways 😀

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@longislandthrifter]

Great video --- Thanks for sharing these lessons! I would also add, take a really good look at what you buy to make sure there are no chips, cracks, etc and/or that the item works -- use the plugs at the thrift or ask at a garage sale to test electronics. There's nothing worse than realizing something is broken when you're about to list it! Cheers!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

That’s such a great point!

[@thomasfrench2012]

Selling larger items on Facebook Marketplace to avoid shipping is a good suggestion PROVIDED you live in a high density area. The more people who live by you, the more likely there is one who wants what you have. On the flip side, the fewer people that live near you the more likely that there is no one who wants what you have. I have had countless people tell me they saw videos of someone who was doing wonderfully selling there. Of course they are, they have 7 million people within an hour and a half of them. Odds are they could list a bucket of horse manure and find multiple people who wanted it, simply because there are so many people. But try doing that on an island in the middle of the Pacific where there is one other person. 🙂

[@NirvanasFarm9448]

You can make maggots with horse manure. Did someone say chicken feed.lol

[@kellygalea9697]

Currently sitting here watching you while I list :)

[@jochildress5003]

May I suggest that when you make a video with a list, you make a linked table of contents so we can pick which ones we need to listen to and jump to them? I know there’s a way to do it because other creators do it. So many of these did not apply to me because I was either already doing them or they just weren’t relevant to my business. It would have been so much more convenient to pick and choose because the ones I wasn’t already doing did spark inspiration.

[@KayDoubleyouPea]

Death piles arent always a bad thing!! I have a massive death pile but i also just started this year and have sold over $80k!! My death pile is mostly low value items that like you mentioned you buy them or aquire them only to later find out theyre not really worth your time. Id say dont be afraid to throw things to the side in order to focus on better stuff.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I just can’t be a believer haha

[@alabamaflip2053]

Use a daily dollar amount instead of a daily item amount, Draft bank instead of schedule listing. Big insights on those two things that I believe a lot of old timers did not know. Great video!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Agh thanks so much for watching!

[@ychongy]

How is draft bank manual listing them better than schedule listing?

[@alabamaflip2053]

@@ychongy Manual listing actually counts as activity on your account. A schedule listing does not since it is automated. eBay demands for you to be hands on. The day you wrote your schedule listing will count but not the day that it is listed. For example: Today you take photos and write descriptions for 35 items to be used in schedule listings You take a week off for vacation and have 5 listing schedule for each day for the next 7 days. eBay see it as you working today but not working for the next 7 days. Your items drop in rank accordingly.

[@ychongy]

@alabamaflip2053 thanks

[@Jorejaha-c7h]

@@alabamaflip2053 source?

[@shelleyocallaghan6260]

Always listen to your vids while I list, keeps me motivated and makes the time go quicker. I agree that the printer isn't 'necessary' , but it is a real time and ink saver.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I appreciate you Shelley! I really do

[@berkshirepickers]

Lesson 41: resellers learn new things every day. thank you that was fun to watch !

[@Luci.589]

I recently found out about lesson 38, eBay wiped about 15 of my listings. Called eBay customer service hoping they would give me a list, no chance. Took a whole day doing a stock take!

[@mvplikejordan]

Thanks for the sell similar tip for my older listings, Im gonna do this and get those sales going

[@TheAussieFlipper]

You got this!

[@joe8807]

Lesson 23 is now absolutely important with the major eBay stuff up on post labels last month. Some users are being back charged 1,000’s so eBay can recover their stuff up on post label

[@ltando54]

This new episode of Aussie flipper is definitely the best so far. You have been able to talk about something again, but they really resignated with me after watching that. Yes, you can believe I had a death pile, and because it is overwhelming, most went in the bin. I'm always looking for that item to get rich off. Haha. I know that isn't very likely. I need a long term plan and a dollar figure to achieve Makes sense. Because of that I need a bigger whiteboard. I am always enjoying the journey, though. Matt , thanks for the advice delivered in the way you do. Legend

[@TheAussieFlipper]

thanks so much for the kind words!

[@diveroz_Jo]

Thanks for the info. Are scheduled listings ok if they’re scheduled to list later the same day? I tend to write them up to go live the same night.

[@LittKoala]

Do you include packing slips in your orders? I've noticed many ebay sellers don't. Would love to hear your reasoning!

[@candicehammer4591]

In USA you can do. Alcatel shipping, print a paper label and have the Postman pick up from your door.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Epic

[@litestreamer]

Re: No CAPS in Titles - what's the reason why not the expert gave you? Is it algorithmically based or what? Does that include these abbreviations - VTG HC MSRP LG MED DVD CD NWT and Brand names that are in caps like LOFT, or book titles with caps, or style numbers made up of Caps and numbers? Thanks

[@WildCardTraders]

My last thrift trip was disappointing . I missed SO many flaws. It's frustrating when that happens. I'll be lucky to break even on that trip. It happens.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

It does happen treat it as a lesson

[@pennybaxter6079]

Hi Matt, love your videos, just wondering do you have a template for your spreadsheet available?

[@step9624]

Just use Google spreadsheets, the simplest way

[@TheAussieFlipper]

working on one :) stay tuned!

[@kathykehoe1754]

@@TheAussieFlipper Following too for this,,, it would be wonderful!

[@lisaa6099]

I like to hear what sold especially across a few different categories. You’re doing well.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks Lisa :)

[@ShadenRyanStudio]

Can’t afford to have a death pile, price of inventory is atrocious in Canada 🇨🇦

[@SlimAdventures]

I’m sorry.. I spent $60 on my label printer on Black Friday a few years back. Don’t tell people their only option is a $300 printer just because you don’t have one. I 100% recommend one.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Lol I have one! And I don’t bother using it

[@SlimAdventures]

@@TheAussieFlipper I just feel like saying they don’t need it is a very biased opinion. Not saying it right or wrong. I just feel like that should be left to the person. Don’t lie and say you have to spend $300 to get a good one. Because that’s absolutely not true

[@amandapecora5148]

You mean your NOT sorry you bought it. Also, I agree. Ink for my printer costs more than the thermal label printer I bought. Now if I'd have had a laser\toner printer already, I would've probably stuck with just it.

[@SlimAdventures]

@@amandapecora5148 yes there was supposed to be a comma in there somewhere.

[@1fashionbliss]

I have my inventory by category, like kind items stored together but I'm noticing that I'm spending a lot of time sku each item and storing. Should I change my system? it honestly gives me anxiety to think about jeans mixed with dresses, tanks, etc 😆

[@sarahbull770]

Thanks Matt. I've recently begun using the e-Profit calculator instore - and leaving many items behind! Keep up the great work 👍👍 X from Brissie

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

Thank you Matt. Do you have advice or experience sourcing from abandoned storage units and auction houses? I have seen another channel heavily promoting these avenues for big profit. Thanks Shane & Michelle

[@joedoughty4171]

I have and do. It will soon be an issue if It isnt right away. Be willing to give the stuff away, you will spend a lot to store stuff

[@TheAussieFlipper]

It's allllotttt of work because you get it all the good and the bad and 10% is worthy of selling on eBay. It's a cool thing to watch on KZbin but a lot of work to do it for a profit

[@angelc79]

Great video, learned a lot an some things to remember. But the biggest game changer for me was getting a thermal printer such a time an money saver

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Once you’re selling I think it’s worth it. But when you first start out I don’t believe you need it

[@BrettStephsDustyDives]

You earned my SUB with this video. Great info and I look forward to more.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

so good to have you onboard!

[@joanned7202]

You don't need a Dymo but there are much cheaper alternatives. Brilliant video, great info and tips!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

so true

[@dangriffiths28]

I'm not sure if this is the place to ask, but is it better to start selling with a new ebay account or with an existing purchases only account?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Existing purchases is great if you have 100% feedback!

[@dangriffiths28]

@TheAussieFlipper Thanks for the feedback!

[@Jorejaha-c7h]

I went from promoting at 5% to not promoting at all without a significant change in sales year over year. And my lazy ass definitely hasnt worked any harder.

[@PokieTrove_com]

Hi, followed you for ever. First thing I strongly disagree with. This is very specific to the UK market. I would expect it to apply to others. 100% positive feedback give you status with ebay, combine with free postage and upgrade postage option and you can unlock 10% seller discount on fees. ! that's key on higher priced items. Yes don't stress or give up at lower feedback scores, (I work hard to keep feedback at 100%) but it has a major impact long term.

[@FionaTellesson]

I agree! Got a negative feedback this week!!! Argh 😖 All because the guy didn’t read the listing!

[@step9624]

Judging from the amount of negative feedback this guy has he doesn’t really seem to care about it

[@Bawkr]

You can't keep it at 100. Maybe if you're willing to sell a bunch of dollar DVDs etc at a loss but otherwise just selling it will drop to 98 and there is nothing you can do if people say 'doesnt work' and rate you negative, it's stuck there it's not against policy even if the item really does work they just tried to use it on something else and they won't communicate after rating you negative. That said though you can maintain a good feedback rating but %100 is impossible for a small store 1 man 16 hour days etc.

[@step9624]

@@Bawkr that’s just not true though, I have 100 percent positive feedback as a one man eBay business, been registered as a business seller for four years now and always been 100 percent, and not to brag but doing more in sales than this guy, many other bigger eBay stores that also have 100 percent feedback, he doesn’t care about his customers, he just cares about getting the sale, as proven by all his negative feedbacks stating bad customer service/communication

[@step9624]

@ I don’t need your luck considering I’ve kept it for four years 🤣 maybe you just need to do better 😊

[@justicenc]

Hello! Would you suggest 3% promo if you are a new reseller or go with Ebays suggestion until you grow?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

EBay’s suggestion is a money trap. 3% is all you need!

[@karahupp4589]

I’m a brand new seller and I’ve been doing 2%-3% on mine and I’m pinching myself because in just a few months I’m at 99 sales. I was shocked when things actually started selling😂 I thought I would just put everything out there and nothing would happen. So the smaller amount has been working for me! And I just learned a ton from this video, great info!

[@DoubleAboveChaos]

I had it to where I could sell up to $9000.00 on Ebay, one day I decided that since Nothing was selling that I was going to Delete it all but four items Ebay knocked it back down to where I can only list $500.00

[@candicehammer4591]

Since pandemic I like 50 items on hand ready to list.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Epicccc

[@Zendomia]

Great video, I am not doing to bad on ebay, but sales has dropped alot in the last 3 months. Do you think it is worth crosslisting on depop?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I don't - there are too many buyers on eBay for you to need to do that. Like anything the master beats the apprentice. Learn how eBay works and you'll have better results.

[@derkdigler1712]

I love this sort of video. Matt your information is awesome so many useful tip. Iv just started my eBay journey of 6 months and your advice has helped me in so many ways. I really want to send international but the fear of getting the wrong postage cost puts me off. Is there any way of working out the correct postage cost without taking my items to the post office to check the price before I list an item to make sure the correct cost of the postage is applied. I do have my own scales and posting within the uk is fine for me it’s just when it’s sent overseas I get concerned. I’m a uk seller

[@TheAussieFlipper]

So cool to hear!

[@dymanroye2919]

I’m currently at Above-Standard but I should be at Top-Rated for the first time after my next evaluation

[@anymoose]

You can get a perfectly good thermal label printer for $60-$70 and it saves so much time

[@TheAussieFlipper]

fair but if you're selling 1 a day it's not worth the spend

[@felicitypage414]

Hi Matt! Wondering what the difference between sell similar and just ending and relisting the item is. As it won’t let me sell similar unless I end the item. Whats your process with that? Thanks!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Hi Felicity, no issues ending the listing you can put it back live within a click and that's the idea. The sell similar option provides a new order number for the listing which in the eyes of the algorithm is a 'new' listing. I wouldn't count on this as you're new listings for the day though. You still need NEW listings each day too!

[@felicitypage414]

@@TheAussieFlipperOkay no worries. Thanks!

[@markthomas902]

Just in the past month I had 3 international sales just ship it eBay hub they take care of the rest.

[@cs1588]

I recall you saying you had a link to the box lights you recommend, maybe it was in a private video, any chance of a share?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

jump into any video from about 3 months ago and you'll find the link :) I stopped putting it in the description but the links in all the old videos still work!

[@tricialowe1090]

Do you have a recommendation for a spread sheet template?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Working on one! Stay tuned

[@patricksquires77]

What is better about ‘Top Rated Seller’ status after selling the 100 items/3k$ to get the status?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

EBay promotes your listings more

[@patricksquires77]

@ Well hey! Lets have a sale!!

[@kompowiec2-alt]

can you suggest easiest way to tracking income/expenses? I have a problem that it constantly happens to me that my balance does not match. I sell on bazaar.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

The template I showed in my video is a good start

[@crystalrodriguez1431]

Where did you buy your shelves? I like yours

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Apple shelving

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Goood morning from Germany 🙂

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Good morning!

[@candicehammer4591]

Do you do best offer on your listings?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Every one

[@StruggleBusGames-uz3yd]

Subbed at the 24 min mark cause I realized I wasn't already lol

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I appreciate you!

[@DiscountFlippers]

I got my ABN now for reselling on my Amazon store I will open January 2025

[@san5987]

Now I'm going to buy a CD. When I was younger someone broken my car and stole my CDs. I still have a CD player. I will always have a CD player. And I'm buy CDs every now and then. My purchase today is going to be Michael Jackson.. 😊

[@linall2345]

I’m doing well on marketplace

[@pirie_online]

sorry I exited when you said you don't need a label printer, sure when starting out - no, but 4+ years into it, you have lost a lot of time and money doing it the hard way. I challenge you to try a thermal printer (doesnt have to be dymo could be zebra or any other) but the time you will save is money in your pocket, I put money on it. Can use it to print label addresses for your tracked letters as well instead of hand writing

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I think once you're selling a decent volume of stock each day it's good to buy one but when you're first starting out I don't feel it's needed because you aren't selling much. I positioned the lesson this way in the video too.

[@Gios-treasure]

What was the site for the profit calculator

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Eprofit

[@littlesparks]

How do you print your labels, can they just print onto a piece of paper? I’ve been handwriting addresses onto Aus Post address stickers which is time consuming

[@michelep.7960]

Yes you can print all the addresses onto paper, cut out and sticky tape to package. Click on get postage label then under the deliver to address is a button copy. Click on this and paste onto your blank page. Repeat for all orders. If you use My Post Business Aus Post there is an import button which brings all your purchase details into the Aus Post website and then you just check details and pay then print. Only available for parcels not letters.

[@davidcronk64]

If you are making over 10 sales per day and are making a decent profit. Buy the label maker and get a good one. If you are doing less or need the money for stock then go manual.

[@littlesparks]

@ I only sell a few things a week. Yeah i can’t justify a label maker at this point 👍

[@littlesparks]

@@michelep.7960 thanks for your help! I do have a my post biz account, will check those settings out 👍

[@pufffdragon]

The other option on my post business, is you can import the eBay orders and then scan a QR code and print the labels at the post office for free. Think it's a maximum of 10 a day. I'd keep a lookout for a dymo 4xl on marketplace. Seen them go for $40. They don't use ink and are more cost effective and just so much easier to use.

[@scottshepherd7881]

Can you please help me? If I offer free shipping, how do I handle returns? Who pays for the return?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Your listing will specify who pays. You get to choose what your policy looks like.

[@AltarOfGaming]

Saying that there is a difference between scheduling a listing, and doing it manually, is superstition. You can't possibly have a single fact to support this outrageous theory.

[@Lupi33z]

I'm really bad at networking 🤪 tips below 👇

[@greg3166]

Just do it. Literally, add those people on social media, send those messages, make those vulnerable phone calls, put yourself out there.

[@magemarshall3139]

Great video

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much for watching

[@belindamelville7756]

great video

[@candicehammer4591]

Nice video.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@scorpi972]

UK market is much different from America

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Adapt

[@annonymous498]

Do you allow followers on facebook marketplace? I have some weird people following me

[@TheAussieFlipper]

yep people follow me

[@ychongy]

You need 100% positive feed back for top rated seller? I dont have that and Im top rated. Dont think this matters

[@TheAussieFlipper]

98% or more

[@Jorejaha-c7h]

I have 2100 items and no sku system and zero problems. i know people with sku systems and when they cant locate something it is a 8hr nightmare sometimes as it may be anywhere. My items go where they belong. period.. I bet you have never lost a video game. It is on that shelf where it belongs.

[@petegametraderretroboy]

Nice vid❤

[@katrinaradic4678]

Love this video. Grate for starters. If you haven't had a mentoring session I recommend it.

[@katrinaradic4678]

Oh by the way Matt I got my first 7 day streak!!!! Next aim is 10 days 😅

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Wooooohooooo!! that's so cool to hear :D

[@davidherber7096]

Question on death piles, maybe for all those reading this. At what point do you consider an item part of your death pile? 3 months? 6 months? 12 months? I understand how it relates to sell through rate, but on average at what point does something become part of the death pile?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

A death pile for me is stock you bought 30+ days ago and you still have no idea when you'll get to it. To me that's excess stock. If you were buying within your means and were efficient with your listing habit you wouldn't have stock on hand unlisted for longer than a month

[@superdupertyson]

I prefer to call it pile of shame. It sits there judging you

[@curiositykidsfinds]

@@superdupertyson😂

[@MarysGigs]

actually you are wring if something goes up everyday, the algo pushes you up. Sorry pal

[@harrylove]

New subscriber. Good stuff. Thank you

[@RealitySmacksU]

Awesome advice!

[@Cowell_flips]

I have my address label printed on a home printer, that’s all. I hand write everything as I live in a small town and want to support the local post office financially meaning I don’t drop off the parcels and let them deal with it. PO’s make very little just processing parcels. I don’t want to give eBay even more money purchasing their labels either.

[@amandapecora5148]

So you don't get discounted shipping? The discount is a pretty substantial amount. It's a lot to just donate to the post office.

[@issachargeneration]

Essentials for eBay beginners. Excellent analysis.

[@barbarathealien-ClaireB]

New sub here, thanks for the useful lessons, I've learnt some new things today 😁

[@TheAussieFlipper]

that's so cool to hear thanks so much for watching!!

[@douggill566]

Guys I highly recommend Matt's mentoring program. If you took alot out of this video you really will 10x your ebay business with mentoring. I have!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

preciate you doug!

[@davidcronk64]

I opened my ebay account on 10 June 1999, today I closed my eBay store.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

on no!

[@davidcronk64]

@@TheAussieFlipper All Good. It was a good run. I'll still be reselling some stuff but it won't be on an ebay shop

[@tripthesix]

You did you promote every single item that you list, yet only 68% if your sold listings come from promoted items. Is that the new math that’s being taught?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

The other 32% is organic sales. Meaning it sold without a promoted listing feature

[@Bawkr]

It being promoted doesn't mean the buyer didn't buy it from a search & scroll, which is organic. If it's in a non promoted slot on that page.