I'm being RUTHLESS in my eBay business!

[@SarahAnew]

When you’re a pioneer people won’t always understand you. They might judge you harshly. Keep going. You’re ages ahead of most. 💖

[@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?

[@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....

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@alittlebluebird9393]

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

[@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.

[@beebee2242]

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

[@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.

[@Zepporium]

Great job, Mel!

[@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!

[@seanmertens3049]

Love your attitude and enthusiasm. Great sales Cheers

[@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!

[@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!

[@suzannePhillips-k1m]

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

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much!

[@brianhenry2385]

Mel, realizing packaging choices differ between the US and Aus, I’d be curious to see how you protect and pack books (and other media) at different price points. I don’t sell a lot of books, but books, dvd sets and CDs are among the items we sell.

[@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.

[@tamichaffee932]

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

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@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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[@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

[@danafindwell]

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

[@tonymarsh9049]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@sincerelysakura8071]

Im loving the new Mel! Out with the old, in with the new! I see a lot of negative comments from other sellers in regards to taking lower offers because then "it's just a race to the bottom," but I am of the same mindset as you. I am much happier to take the offer and get the money in my pocket even if it's a few dollars less. I often wonder how long it might sit at full price for someome else while I take an offer and sell another two items in the same time...

[@backfromburnout]

So much better to take it and buy new better stuff with the profits!

[@Lea_1113]

I get the 'take offers' get rid of it. My only issue is this is now the new comp price. If you want to sell that book again, it's not worth as much. Good to get rid of books you wouldn't buy again though.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@reneeg9507]

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

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much!

[@ba3140]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@jeanettedeblois7878]

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

[@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!

[@lisas5913]

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

[@backfromburnout]

Right?! So good!!

[@cindy_Bottoms]

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.

[@sorcererstan]

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

[@backfromburnout]

Let’s go!

[@susanarrington9371]

Love how you say inventory your way!

[@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

[@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 🩷

[@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!

[@sherryfreeman5338]

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

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you! Will do!

[@stevehitchman9591]

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

[@beverleymoffat5042]

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

[@backfromburnout]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stevevash4772]

This video was awesome, so positive and informative.

[@backfromburnout]

Oh thanks heaps, great to hear!

[@DianeBritt-j7u]

Love to see your quick sells!!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@PeriwinkleDreams]

Your kickin it! Great job!

[@backfromburnout]

I’m trying! Thank you!

[@KTTreasures]

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

[@jmac1814]

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

[@victoriabrown5587]

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

[@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

[@adrianneportee7883]

Hi!...what is that wrap you use to wrap your bundle of books with?

[@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.

[@thatonethisone5904]

Great work, well deserved outcome!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@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

[@cloverdo-over2541]

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

[@tdsportscards]

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

[@kayepoolethebooklady]

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!

[@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.

[@giljoy-eatsaustralia8768]

Great to see you back & with a smile on your face Mel. Your death pile bookshelf it looking great. We are still coming your way, just stuck in Queensland with caravan & car issues but hopefully rectify soon and we will be in touch. You email is bouncing back again. Not sure if it is your end or my Mac not liking your email. Keep up the great work, you got this!!

[@backfromburnout]

It may be full!

[@giljoy-eatsaustralia8768]

🤣 That would do it @@backfromburnout

[@giljoy-eatsaustralia8768]

Just tried to email you again. Still not working (don't you love technology) We can be in Canberra Wednesday 13th Dec if you want a helping hand for a few days otherwise we will divert Canberra and make our way straight to Melbourne. It would be great if you can let me know by Saturday 9th December so we can make plans. thanks

[@casssmm]

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

[@backfromburnout]

Yay! Thank you!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Nana_Tink]

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

[@anitawawatai6472]

Love watching your work Mel 😊keep going doing amazing

[@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!

[@sandrabentley8111]

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

[@Ingrid.Taylor]

Go Mel! Congrats on that increase 🎉

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@Shrimp.Scampi-o7o]

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

[@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!

[@lisaa6099]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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. 😊👍🏻

[@patriciakromrei5466]

WELCOME BACK 🎉🎉

[@backfromburnout]

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

[@bobhale8325]

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

[@fuzzmosisr8601]

You're a rock-star, Mel!

[@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.

[@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

[@Beardkingpicker]

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

[@Annalorraine2x]

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.

[@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! 😂 ❤

[@lindamasters7860]

Yeah, you finally had a breakthrough 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🥰

[@waynesaunders]

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

[@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!

[@joymcbroom1865]

Great sales, congrats!💕

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!! 😊

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@canuckgirl1624]

Hi Mel. A little behind on your videos - also working on inventory for 2024. How do you decide on comps? Or do you have a good feel for certain authors or genres. 🇨🇦

[@backfromburnout]

I check the listed and sold prices on eBay over the last 90days.

[@LauraBellaX]

Great job Mel x

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you 🤗

[@juanitagarcia958]

Fantastic sales, congrats 🎉

[@betterbarbie8665]

Great Video! Thanks

[@lindaglass3118]

??? Great video!!! May I ask what plastic wrap are you using around the book bundles? Also, do you have any videos showing you packing up an order to ship of 3 books across bundles? Hope that makes sense.

[@backfromburnout]

It’s called mini shrink wrap and I buy it at Bunnings in Australia. Do you mean an example of when I get an order of three big bundles of mills and boon of how I ship that as one? I use the large padded mailers for my bundles. I did use a box that day for the 6 x folio books though.