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Hi! My name is Mel (aka) Back from Burnout! And if you’re a reseller wanting to learn how to sell on eBay and how I run a successful eBay business selling second hand items from the thrift store then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! On this channel, I upload 2-3 videos a week surrounding topics such as tips for selling on eBay and how to make money selling stuff on eBay. I help you get a better understanding of what it's like being a full time eBay reseller and I'll show you what I do all day as a eBay reseller in my weekly reselling vlogs. And I basically answer any and all questions any eBay resellers may have who are looking to grow their eBay business!

[@victoriabrown5587]

Sorry, forgot to add this: It's also your attitude. When we get to the place of "I don't care" when we go through our death piles...there's no desperation for a sale and pow...the sales come fast. Your enthusiasm soars when there are fast sales which changes the energy in your warehouse and store! I'm so happy for you.

[@backfromburnout]

I think it’s when we learn to take the emotions out of business and start to think of the items we’re selling as widgets. When we sell a widget we can then use the profits to buy more or better widgets. We must remember we can buy these widgets daily anywhere we go so there is no need to hold on and store them. Just keeping snowballing them with sales.

[@stevedavenport1202]

I agree and disagree. There is a truth to being more objective about what the business is really about. However, if there is no passion for what we are doing, then what is the point?

[@alittlebluebird9393]

My current theory on sales .. OFFERS accepted! Out the door

[@wendyt23]

Your USA Trip has done wonders for you! Im so happy for you Mel. Great books sales, more room, listing better...brilliant, well done!

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much!

[@cbereal]

I totally agree with @Wendyt23. You have done such a tremendous change up from the interview you did with Technsport. Wonderful and so encouraging.

[@lisandrabefit]

So glad to see you've made HUGE progress with your death piles. It's inspired me to slowly start removing junk listings from my store. Way to go!!!

[@backfromburnout]

It’s been a huge weight lifting off me. The best thing I’ve ever done is focus on cleaning my space up and dealing with all the unlisted.

[@anamegoeshere]

@@backfromburnout so in short you are overpricing items, so you have a fatter wallet

[@mattyjblige]

Hey Mel, Im doing the same thing right now in my store. Ive dropped about 500 items from my store and have increased my ASP to 31.99, Feels so good to clean out the junk and only putting in the good stuff now....

[@leerogerson8732]

Some really nice sales Mel, well.done.. I don't sell lots of books but would probably do more if I had space. Had a great book flip last week with some Penguin Forces Book Club books, a stack of 8 that I picked up for 80p. I couldn't find much on them but I thought they looked interesting. A great hunch, put them on auction starting £10 and within an hour was messaged by a collector of these books offering me £750. I bit his hand off and he paid straight up, said he'd been looking for years. He could have waited 7 days and probably got them much cheaper but he wanted them so much he went fir it. Maybe they're worth £1000s but I couldn't find any evidence to say so and the 750 was much needed to help pay the vet's bill! 🙄. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@backfromburnout]

Oh wow what a fantastic sale! Well done!

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

I enjoy your videos, young lady. Sixty years ago, I owned a used book business. AB Bookman Weekly, a digest-sized publication, was my only outlet to the world. AB was first published in 1948, and its final issue was in 1999. In those days, AB was cutting-edge 'stuff.' I'm just mesmerized by how the world of second-hand books has changed. Best of luck to you, your business, and your website. >)

[@backfromburnout]

Wow how interesting! Thank you so much for watching me!

[@suerees665]

So happy your back I’ve been missing my EBay inspiration to go list list.

[@backfromburnout]

I’m coming, I’ve just done so much work in the warehouse to push through it but it will make it so much easier to get my content out when I’m not backlogged in the warehouse.

[@lisas5913]

That Machinery handbook was a shocker, didn't expect that sold price 🤯😊

[@backfromburnout]

Right?! So good!!

[@tdsportscards]

I'm so happy that it's coming together now... it's a process but your getting it....kudos Mel 💎

[@susanarrington9371]

Love how you say inventory your way!

[@user-cc3md8uo4y]

Love to see your quick sells!!!!

[@LgIdaho61]

Great job Mel!!

[@tonymarsh9049]

Your smile and cheeriness are so infectious, keep up the great work and sending good luck for the festive sales. 🙏

[@cloverdo-over2541]

All of this is wonderful! I am proud of you!

[@danafindwell]

Great sales, Mel! All your hard work is paying off, yayyyy!! 🥰

[@victoriabrown5587]

Mel, you totally deserve this! I'm excited for you.

[@Zepporium]

Great job, Mel!

[@michellebaily-defina644]

Great sales Mel great to see a new video!! You have been working your tail off !! You can feel the tension off of your shoulders & your hard work paying off -so nice to see!

[@lunalouscentsandsoaps1277]

Oh my goodness Mel!! Keyword of homescholling, woman you are a genius! I have been getting hauls of kids reading books donated by schools that no longer use the curriculum of the books, Iv been getting these books for free and making good profit from them so I'm happy but that keyword I would never have thought of! :) thankyou!! much love from the UK x

[@backfromburnout]

Hope it helps you! It’s a great keyword and many home schooling parents seek those materials second hand.

[@jeanettedeblois7878]

Rethinking about your stock and buys has put a great smile on your face.❤

[@jmac1814]

It is so good to see you so happy.❤❤ The warehouse looks good. Thank you for posting this video.😊😊😊

[@seanmertens3049]

Love your attitude and enthusiasm. Great sales Cheers

[@stevehitchman9591]

Welcome back Mel…..love this type of video….happy, positive and inspiring ❤

[@wendywiltshire5427]

Hi Mel, Military books sell very well. Look for small publishers as these only produce small numbers of books. Also, books that are very specific to a military unit. Self-published in military are worth picking up.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I know there are some very valuable ones so I need to research them more.

[@anitawawatai6472]

Love watching your work Mel 😊keep going doing amazing

[@sandrabentley8111]

This was a great video Mel. Glad your focusing on your store. Makes for great watching.😊

[@RoswellReseller]

Great sales! Since watching you I have changed the way I source books and love it! I had the complete Snicket series but I added the movie with mine.

[@beebee2242]

Watched you from the beginning. Love your progress. Best wishes ahead.

[@brianburleson1084]

I've been missing you! I'm so glad to get to hear you again! From one of your book selling friends. Definitely not meant a complaint you are great! And loved!

[@KTTreasures]

Wow Mel i am so impressed with everything you have done and are doing!

[@lisaa6099]

Good to see a video its been a while. Good on you for getting stuff done. Thumbs up for the what books sold

[@reneeg9507]

Love seeing so many books get sold! Way to go!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much!

[@anitahaviland3036]

I looked for you earlier today, so this is a delight! It is brave to dump a lit of your inventory, but the change in your sales is great! You deserve every bit of it!

[@backfromburnout]

It’s like a big weight that’s been lifted from my shoulders. I feel so much better.

[@lozzieburger]

Lovely to see a new video and some great sales!! The death pile must be dwindling because I can see some empty shelves behind you! 😂 ❤

[@user-pv6vi6xq6d]

love this, you do whatever helps your business bottom line, all the best.

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much!

[@JonRyanplus]

So I think you are becoming one of my new favorite resellers..I might be how vulnerable you got in your last video of the 2023 recap but I am now invested in your growth and success and want to see you do great things!!! Keep up the great hard work. You are not only changing your eBay business but your life in general and it's extremely inspiring!

[@lovekimberleyday9232]

Love how motivated and excited u r now about your work💕 I watched ur technsport interviews yesterday and I’m now just as motivated and am taking offers now instead of sitting on things thanks for the great content so glad u found ur channel love all ur videos xx

[@backfromburnout]

That video and mentoring session has totally changed me! I’m so excited for what will come once it’s all organised.

[@jeanineruggeri4573]

Your kickin it! Great job!

[@backfromburnout]

I’m trying! Thank you!

[@casssmm]

Yay was so happy to see a new video from you today!

[@backfromburnout]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sorcererstan]

That's the way to do it! You go Mel!

[@backfromburnout]

Let’s go!

[@shawnmariemann]

It's nice to see you happy about your sales. When you do it right, there is so much opportunity for success. Keep your eye on the prize!

[@backfromburnout]

Yes. Making changes and seeing results makes me very happy

[@ba3140]

Hey, you beat 30k subs! Congrats on that milestone!!

[@farmlifethrifter5732]

And WOW! look at the space on those shelves behind you. They were packed! I sell a little of everything but your advice is still very helpful and your encouragement is great! Keep up the good work.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes. They even have listed books on them now! That’s been a big job sorting all those books.

[@stitchingbrit8186]

Love this Mel! Can’t wait to see what your warehouse will look like once you’ve got it to how you want it! Great hearing about all your sold items, would love to see more of those types of videos!

[@backfromburnout]

It feels so much better walking into it now. I can’t wait to share where I’m up to soon! Thank you for the feedback on the video!

[@Nana_Tink]

Awesome. You are such a hard worker and very smart.

[@sherryfreeman5338]

Mel, you are so very inspiring!! Keep up the great work!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Ingrid.Taylor]

Go Mel! Congrats on that increase 🎉

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@juanitagarcia958]

Fantastic sales, congrats 🎉

[@busygirl2681]

Good for you Mel, looks like you're on a roll! Don't you just love making money and cleaning out at the same time.

[@backfromburnout]

It’s the best feeling to be taking action and seeing results. Motivates me to keep going!

[@nicholastracy4915]

I understand! Great video- btw. For me, I had 9500+ listings at my biggest, but so many were very low sales. I deleted everything and have been rebuilding from the ground up!

[@michelledempster6816]

Been looking for you. Nice to see you.

[@backfromburnout]

Been so busy in the warehouse I’ve just been so focused on getting it done before the new year!

[@tamichaffee932]

Wonderful way to end my week... a new Mel video!! You had some awesome sales!! Good for you

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@neilswift4745]

Thanks Mel, I watched this last night, and stumbled across the same 4 Steve Jackson Books, and many more, at a market. Not an author i knew about. thanks

[@wendywiltshire5427]

Hi Mel, you are absolutely right - it takes the same time to list a $10 item as an $100 item. I started eBay when freight was $5.50 for a small satchel and $10.50 for a large one. As freight increased it made sense to bundle similar items together. It was your videos that showed the way.

[@SteveSpendsaPenny]

Great work Mel!! Those Steve Jackson fighting fantasy books are always good to look out for, usually it’s with Ian Livingstone as well so keep an eye out for his name too. 😊👍🏻

[@mnguyinfl8273]

Looks like you are doing great. I just joined Techs new group, I wasn't in the old one. I can see you are putting the suggestions he had for you into action. The wealth of knowledge there is immeasurable. I have learned more in the last two weeks than I did my first year and a half of running my business. Keep rocking. I will be too with the things I am learning.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I’ll do whatever that great man tells me to do to fix my store! I’m so glad you love the group and you now can understand why I preach how much I love and support it 🩷

[@judyfairles-ch9xt]

Mel, great video! Your research skills, knowledge and hard work are literally paying off. Very impressive how many Mills and Boon's lots have sold.

[@backfromburnout]

They’re great sellers for me. If you can get them for the right price they bring great profits

[@liannehill748]

Nice surprise video Mel. The bookshelf behind you looks much clearer. Really pleased that the new regime is paying off for you. Looking forward to maybe a new warehouse tour in the New Year when you have time after Quarter 4!

[@belindasales]

I was looking at that bookshelf too. Was wondering where all the foreign language books from the dirty shipping container went to.

[@victoriabrown5587]

great job! I can tell you learned some new ways to think about your business from Chris and Tech.

[@backfromburnout]

I learned so much and the American trip changed my life

[@beverleymoffat5042]

I’m not a reseller but I love your what sold videos. Fascinating 😊

[@backfromburnout]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gayenapier]

I really enjoyed this one Mel....you're such a breath of fresh air even when selling your books haha. So good to see your store starting to take off again....watch out 2024!!

[@backfromburnout]

I'm so glad! Thank you Gaye!

[@shaneomack5018]

Well done ms Mel. I can relate. I’ve had car issues galore the last month and i didn’t list much at all in October and my sales for October were absolutely dreadful.. I stayed up listing again heavy last week and the sales exploded the last week.

[@WynterVil]

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[@kayepoolebuttonsvintageand6541]

Thanks for the home school keyword tip, I didn't think of using that, I've soooo many more readers to list.

[@backfromburnout]

You're so welcome!

[@fuzzmosisr8601]

You're a rock-star, Mel!

[@thatonethisone5904]

Great work, well deserved outcome!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@sbdiaries]

Good luck sorting out all of your items ❤❤❤. Sure will take you a while, thanks for sharing 👍 greetings from England 🇬🇧 Simon and Beth ❤️ 🙋❤️

[@backfromburnout]

I’m getting there! It’s been a huge job! Thanks for watching!

[@joymcbroom1865]

Great sales, congrats!💕

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!! 😊

[@JewelsNcrime]

Omg your my kinda reselling KZbinr , I totally love your energy. Out with the old in with the new. Books are a hidden gem and as the world evolves they become that much more of gems. The market on books is not as flooded as other categories example vintage jewelry. I love your "thank you" when you sell an item.

[@backfromburnout]

Welcome and thank you for watching me!

[@stevevash4772]

This video was awesome, so positive and informative.

[@backfromburnout]

Oh thanks heaps, great to hear!

[@WorldMoneyWins]

Well done Mel!! I have been listing like crazy lately to take full advantage of the Q4 sales boost. Dive into that death pile! :-)

[@bobhale8325]

I lowver your enthusiam for your books and the sales you make. The excitment is ocntagious.

[@Van_Der_Lay_Industries]

Great video Mel. I'm always looking to improve the quality of books I buy to resell.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes, it can be easy with books to get bogged down in selling lots of low end as they’re so readily available. Got to keep working smarter not harder!

[@ianjresells]

That Machinerys Handbook was a great find! I always look out for those, never seen one as modern as your one though the 29th edition. I started my career as an electro mechanical engineer and that book is commonly known in the trade as the "engineers bible". Good to see those bigger profits coming through now, interesting video, thanks Mel !!

[@backfromburnout]

Very cool Ian! I learn something new everyday! That’s the best thing about books, there are so many millions of books I’m forever learning about new ones to keep my eyes out for in the future. Thank you for watching!

[@bax6958]

Judging by your shelves Mel, you've been very busy & it looks great! The FF books are always in demand, I haven't seen anyone mention in the comments, the books are played with dice & the adventure sheets are either at the front or back of the book where people would use pencil to keep track of their stats etc which is why it can be hard to find good condition ones as people kept swapping pages & writing inside. Have a great Xmas!

[@backfromburnout]

Aghhhh thank you so much! I’ll know now if I every find those again!

[@patriciakromrei5466]

WELCOME BACK 🎉🎉

[@backfromburnout]

Yay! It’s hard to fit everything in when trying to do soooo much!

[@emusaurus]

I take a lot of low offers just to get stuff moving. As long as it's stuff that wasn't a pain to list. With international buyers i will accept even lower because i make heaps on the postage.

[@tracees.treasuresWA]

When you last mentioned Medical Medium in a video, i found 6 at the op shop a few days later for $2 each. Cah-ching! Sold sold sold! Great job with your warehouse clean up & clear out Mel. 🎉

[@backfromburnout]

Woo hoo!! I always get excited when I find them lol. I found 5 in the series the other day!

[@cindysmith778]

When I first started selling I got attached to my perceived value which often was unrealistic so those things sat in inventory forever. Lately I have been clearing out old inventory and if someone makes me an offer that is even half reasonable, I am accepting. Those things are not making me money sitting in inventory.

[@bluegrassthrift7002]

My mother had about 30 magazines on antiques. Sold some individually and then I got an offer for the remaining 20. You are right, you can make money on the shipping especially using the flat rate boxes here in the US. Glad to hear your efforts are paying off.

[@backfromburnout]

Yep the multiple orders are great for that!

[@Beardkingpicker]

Great sales I really started to let things go faster too and except more offers and move on

[@duncanvr7567]

Well done Mel its good to see you earning from that death pile and purging books that are not good enough. Keep up the good work.

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Duncan!

[@cassyogden197]

I’m so proud of what you have achieved since coming back from the states!! It’s great to see it’s working for you..now to tweak some of my listings as you & Jon have suggested to me in the past..procrastinating is not the key

[@backfromburnout]

Just got to get in and do the work!

[@cassyogden197]

@@backfromburnout you’re definitely right there & you give me inspiration

[@LauraBellaX]

Great job Mel x

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you 🤗

[@betterbarbie8665]

Great Video! Thanks

[@kristifounds7562]

Shogun and Tai Pan are amazing books, I read them while in college. That was good deal for the buyer, and a good profit for you. I'm happy you are doing well! I've learned a lot of about books from you, and my vehicle currently is full of books I got for nothing. I'm going through to decide what to list and what's not worth it

[@backfromburnout]

Fantastic! Process that haul asap! Learn from my mistakes!

[@FoxJo]

Was hoping you would show us your warehouse - the shlves behind you look so organized!

[@backfromburnout]

Stay tuned! I have a couple more tasks to do and then I will show you!

[@biffboffo]

No death pile in 2024.

[@backfromburnout]

No way! It will all be gone and I’ll be processing every haul as soon as it enters the warehouse l

[@joaquingimenez222]

Hapoy for you, my approach towards offers is if its a slow seller accept anything but if i know its gonna sell quick i would hold those or counter offer. I know you got them for free and made a killing on them but a fiew more dollars profit is always good. If you have an issue with shelf space thats another thing but once that is sorted i would go back to getting the max amount possible on the really good books that have instant watchers

[@JessicaPatti]

Have been binge watching your videos Mel since I found you. Your videos are great and I've learnt so much. Could you please do a video on how to get the most out of shipping eg reducing our shipping costs and how to get the best deals. I feel shipping costs is what is holding me back from making better profits. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge in such a competitive market!

[@backfromburnout]

Best to talk to your local post office about it and discuss with them what you sell and how to best post it. I just do what works best for my business which is using MyPost business with Australia Post. I buy padded mailers in bulk lots of 1000 at a time to get the best savings and I’m on the highest band level due to the quantity I post. I work on averages in my business (I track it monthly to see if it changes) and my average item to post is currently $9.38.

[@backfromburnout]

Shipping shouldn’t be holding you back. It’s a cost we all must pay. To get more profits find better quality items that sell for higher amounts and increase your sell thru rates. It’s hard to make high profits on low priced selling items. You need to sell volume if you have that business model.

[@anitahaviland3036]

I see empty shelf space behind you! That plus the high value sales mean that something very good is happening!!!

[@backfromburnout]

I’ve been working really hard which is why I have been quiet on KZbin. Next year I’ll have so much more time for more videos as the warehouse will be all organised and running so smoothly!

[@charlotteuptown]

Where have you been ? Welcome back love your videos ... thanks for sharing

[@backfromburnout]

I’ve been cleaning this warehouse LOL. Long long hours sorting these death piles.

[@terryl.cooper]

@@backfromburnout I used to get a high from sourcing but listing? Ugh. I made myself list EVERYTHING I had just bought before I was allowed to go shopping again. If I wanted the high I had to do the work. That actually worked for me. Like telling your kids they had to eat their veggies if they wanted ice cream for dessert lol

[@habitpunk]

Love your energy Mel! Could you bottle some of that and send to the UK 😂

[@user-vz7eq6dx8c]

MISS YOU MEL, hope you are doing good!

[@richyoz2630]

Those Steve Jackson books are choose your own adventure games in a book - they were all the rage in the 1980's when I was a teenager - pretty rare these days for the original ones

[@backfromburnout]

Oh wow. So great to know, hopefully I can find them again!

[@asabval]

If you haven’t already I’d reccomend a christmas blowout sale. Everything with the word christmas or festive or holiday put on a 20-30% discount and free up your shelfs. Cookbooks, craft and romance should fly out ❤

[@Annalorraine67]

My goal is to listen to you and TEACH and sport interview about guest piles. Every time I list I got your problem same but with clothing and large sizes.

[@beckyboopz1]

Oh, Mel, you just made me laugh - you were a teenager in the 90’s, and I had already been married for 20 years! Good times. Lol

[@KellyAnotherAdventure]

It's also dependent on where you are and what prices are like in your area. Topics may be generally popular but what books sell for is so different from place to place, presumably based on how many are available and such.

[@waynesaunders]

hi mel thank god i thought u had left for good lovely to c u again