I'm in a Reselling Dilemma...

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks for watching, I hope you liked my thrift trip! Jon can be found here or over on Instagram! www.youtube.com/@JonTheReseller Also shout out to Jodie and Veya who I also met while shopping!

[@my_flippin_journey]

*Your 1st Savors was also my 1st* ... I hear resellers talk about it, but I've never seen one before this video. It is very much like American Goodwill. Except the self check-outs.

[@bethschroeder2482]

Yes Mel, in rural America we do have "rest stops" like those.

[@trishi1322]

I fly to melbourne (from Tas) using frequent flyer points, hire a car for a day, hit up about 20 opshops (buying clothes, mostly salvos $2 tickets) buy suitcases as we go, pay excess baggage to fly home ( saves thousands compared to taking our car on the boat). Keeps me busy for ages then i do it all again. Love the process 😊

[@aimeed4196]

Good grief I can’t find any thrift shops that sell $2 items or books for 50 cents wow what a bargain

[@AleshiaSharp]

He is right tho Mel. It’s not the buying, it’s the processing. I’m guilty of it too!

[@backfromburnout]

Yes. And once you’re behind it takes so much work to catch up.

[@findsanddeals]

I have a different situation because my buys come primarily from yard sales & flea markets & I live someplace with a nasty winter season. Because there are months of the year when it's far more difficult for me to source, my rule of thumb is basically that as long as i have somewhere to store purchased items, I'll pick up good buys, even if I currently have a lot to list. Because I know that from October through April, I'll buy very little, so I need to stockpile now.

[@waverideraus4882]

The problem with the bread and butter is it accumulates and gives you the issues you have with having to up the storage requirements. The longer you do a category the quicker and easier it is to pick out the high margin items, Its that experience that gives you the edge compared to sellers who have to scan everything. I think it is the only way to get ahead as a one person operation in a popular category

[@backfromburnout]

I totally agree. I feel like I’ve become an expert now in a few category’s and I’m so fast at picking with my eye now

[@cretan982]

So true. My warehouse is mostly filled with the stuff I bought years ago because I didn't know back then what sells fast.

[@waverideraus4882]

@@cretan982 Have you stock checked that old stock to see what ebay have delisted without telling you?? You could be paying storage for stock that is no longer even listed

[@penelopepitstop1707]

The money is made when purchased. Leaving the books is equivalent to throwing $100 on the floor and walking out.

[@Beadknotafrayed]

Love you Mel.....ty for all you do! Tom is so entertaining too...what a great friendship you seem to have...and a business associate and supporter!

[@candicebyrd6019]

Tom takes you to a bed & breakfast and the next morning he's grinning from ear to ear?!?🤫...first time I've seen him actively happy😅

[@jonchan.meaningful]

Tsk tsk Candice. Oh behave :P

[@kaycee625]

Hehe you’re only saying what we’re all thinking. #bigcrush

[@backfromburnout]

Because he knows he’s about to go eat pies :)

[@Bad--Wolf]

The full water in the US toilets freaked me out too!

[@backfromburnout]

It feels like your almost sitting in the water at some places

[@Bad--Wolf]

@@backfromburnout AGREE!

[@imjody]

Haha, I love how you showed the differences between Australia & North America. I've actually seen some toilets with the two buttons on top like you're used to, right here in Canada. They are great. Makes way more sense, too! I was thinking, how cool would it be to go on a trip with like 4 to 6 people, and ALL of you sell DIFFERENT THINGS so that when you go to all the thrift stores, etc, none of you are fighting for the same stuff. That would be epic.

[@cakebomb4921]

Loved your explanations and comparisons between America and Australia. Very educational. Fantastic video, thanks!

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gemflipper]

some of my best book scores have come from Savers here in California. Plus if you buy 4 the fifth is free.

[@alittlebluebird9393]

we have the first set of OUTHOUSES , mainly at WAYSIDES.. Im from Oregon (Or E GUN) we have them in the mountains along the rivers at popular spots, However ours are concrete, often withstand wildfires and floods ..

[@jasonblake1759]

When I visited Australia, I devoted a day to make a 14 hour road-trip from Gold Coast to Sydney on Boxing Day. It was such a joy! Walked up to the lighthouse at Byron Bay, had lunch at Macca’s in Coffs Harbour (taste just like America) and listened to test cricket on the ABC. I do like how you all utilize roundabouts instead of constant stopping at lights. Love your country, Mel!

[@backfromburnout]

That’s a big trip. I really enjoyed my road trips in America also. It’s a nice way to see places along the way.

[@jonchan.meaningful]

The only thing worse than roundabouts is 4 way no light no roundabout kindness courtesy only junctions in…Canada 😂

[@Hobbywanted]

"My name's Mel; I'm being selective" 😂😂

[@backfromburnout]

😂😂😂

[@doreenfrench7795]

Not sure who showed you around America but we also have eco flush toilets and the water does not come up to the top of the bowl. Also not all of us eat jumbo pretzels as our pastry. But I still love watching you.

[@waverideraus4882]

When targeted high margin items it gives you more room to move on the buy in price $1 compared to $8 is not a deal breaker if you looking at a $50 resale. So it can actually help when sourcing even in the expensive stores, it can be quite quick and efficient as you short list fewer items to check. Bigger buzz when you find something too

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I’m happy to pay up on books that will sell for the higher prices. But those low end sales you must get the books for really cheap to make small profits.

[@cavyart]

We have lots of toilets with the large/small flush being separate like that. I literally used one at Petsmart the other day. Most people just don't have them at their house.

[@thriftwithjoy]

Mel, your tour of American toilets was incomplete! We have the so-called composting kind (although they seem to be phasing out on the main roads) and we have the water conserving ones too, especially in areas where water is scarce and plumbing is newer. Next time one of us will have to make sure you get the complete tour!

[@karenebert638]

Waiting to hear Techs advice Mel, seems many of us have the same problem 😊 I went on the no more buying with you, been hard. I slipped today just a little…

[@backfromburnout]

Stay tuned it’s coming!!

[@KTTreasures]

Awesome Mel! I loved how you referenced things in America and showed us yours there at home! Gotta love Tom no matter what! And Jon was nice to meet you here on thw video. Love the hair and knowlesge.

[@backfromburnout]

Jon is awesome. I miss America! I’m

[@jonchan.meaningful]

Mel’s not hard to host 😂 it’s not like she doesn’t talk and I’m initiating constantly. Thom’s not as quiet as he comes across on KZbin. Maybe it’s because he’s focussed at work whenever Mel interrupts him 😆

[@jeffcole1914]

Tom is a good friend to have quiet is good. I like how you guys have a go back and for sassy is good. I know how you feel having lots to list just due you listing and keep on buying the great listings Jon was a hoot. Btw I hope you got paid back for the cash out with death pile picker lol 😂 you came in handy with cash in hand thanks for a great adventure

[@jewelrescue]

This looked so much fun! I know your dilemma well - I’m bursting at the seams with unlisted inventory 🙈 at least you do actually list yours 😂😂

[@alanstevens4113]

Hey Mel, we still have that style bathroom in some of our state parks here in the US. That was a pretty common type bathroom at houses here in the US back in the day, only they were smaller and they called them "Outhouses". My granny had one when I was a child. You went out to use the bathroom in the summer and you hoped that you didn't get bit by a spider or a snake while you were sitting there taking care of business. In the winter you definitely hurried to finish your business because the seats were COLD. LOL Great content as usual. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@tonyaneblett]

Love this type of video! Always nice seeing Tom and what y’all get into! ❤️❤️

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you enjoyed!l Thanks for watching

[@lisagolden253]

I'm still kicking myself that I didn't know you were in Sarasota. I would have taken you to one of our Goodwill Bookstores and hear what you thought. I am always so overwhelmed in them. I have chosen 10 books randomly that looked like they should be good sellers, but when doing comps the market was always flooded. Still trying to find a way to add books to my ebay store. Love your content and have been watching for 2 years. Thank you! My store is Bobbies Closet and More.

[@catbodine]

You are doing the right thing. You should never stop buying just have really high standards when you have a lot of inventory all ready.

[@chelseag5923]

That was a brilliant video Mel, so much fun to watch! I sell books too, it would be awesome to get a group together to go book shopping next time you are in Melbourne 🙂

[@PokieTrove_com]

In the Car your friend nailed it. He said the issue is not buying its that you need to process. In other words, buy high roi books and bundles. never stop BUT then list those immeditaly when you get back to the office. even ahead of other bundles, you have ready for photos. this way the dead pile can not grow and over time will reduce. In my dead pile, i process high-value bundles over lower-end stuff until its cleared again. but all new lots have to be listed within 48 hours (or the draft is completed and ready to schedule). I hope that helps. Discipline is very hard. We a like to buy ahead of listing :-)

[@ResellingQueen]

So many familiar places, you're definitely in my area of Melbourne! The prices in that Vinnies and Salvos are stupid, and Savers prices in general are ridiculous on most stuff.

[@LazieJane]

Thom full of good advice there . I’m getting out of bed now to get ahead with some listing.

[@imjody]

I friggen LOVE how you have ZERO thumbs down and over 500 thumbs ups. It is SO RARE to see this on ANY KZbin video, Mel!

[@Canuck_Gal]

Didn't they stop showing thumbs down about a year ago or so? She would still be at none, obviously 😊

[@backfromburnout]

KZbin doesn’t show thumbs down anymore due to the negative connotation and it’s something I never look at in my backend for the same reason. :)

[@imjody]

@@Canuck_Gal I have a Google Chrome plugin that provides me with this information. ;)

[@rhondasajjadieh7791]

In the USA these are called “ outhouses”…. They were popular about 70 yrs ago before indoor plumbing

[@michellep4346]

I live in Melbourne. What was the bakery called? I love Square Pies, so much easier to eat imo.

[@elisavasquez304]

1:23 those are pretty much porta potty’s in canada

[@TinaTreasureBox]

We have those toilets in some campgrounds in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, etc. I try to aboid them if possible. Just think 50-60 years or so ago, a lot of people had to use outhouses, and no running water in their houses.

[@suerees665]

It great thanks Mal and Tom

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching

[@kathybarnett1905]

Thanks for the fun tour video. I m on buying restriction too. ... but yeah. I would have bought too! I assumed pie would be be dessert pie. I liked the raspberry. Btw. We do have dual flush toilets too

[@MarylynBroomhall]

Loved the whole video. What a fun trip and plenty of tips given on how you are buying these days. Well done. .

[@sorcererstan]

You got all those books listed on your drive back, right??? 🤣

[@backfromburnout]

Of course! 😂😂

[@backfromburnout]

I do have them all photographed now though. That’s one step!

[@victoriabrown5587]

Great video, Mel! Thanks

[@godlylegacy4201]

How much profit PLUS how long will it take to sell. Stock listed x times, and on the shelf for x months, goes out the door to charity (unless it is really top-end)

[@Nana_Tink]

Tom didn't seem so happy😂. Actually my toilet is a 2 push button just like that one you showed. Great finds.

[@jmac1814]

Thanks Mel for posting. I loved watching your adventures.❤

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cavyart]

Holy crap that Ketchup packet is genius. Why do we not have them like that here?

[@backfromburnout]

I know! And meat pies are not common in US. You’re missing out!

[@onemanstrash8233]

Tom is smiling this morning!! Nice to see!!

[@siggiFunCrafter]

Now you need a shirt. “I found My METRICS”

[@carochan86]

It sounded like she said Matrix

[@beverlyb5144]

In America the SAVERS books are BUY 4 get the 5th book free!!! Was it like that in Australia??? I LOVED THIS VIDEO. Tom is such a good sport. You are lucky to have a sidekick!!

[@backfromburnout]

No they didn’t have that deal here, that’s a great one!

[@RadRelics]

You are just such a joy to watch.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you John ❤

[@RadRelics]

@@backfromburnout You are so very welcome!

[@siggiFunCrafter]

So if you buy 10 new books then bundle 10 OLD STALE BOOKS at a really good sales price to make room for the new

[@backfromburnout]

That’s a good idea

[@Iain1957]

How to you do the price comparison and check sales? I realise you might have covered this in a previous video so if you can point me to it that would be great.

[@emmadoyle575]

Wow you guys were literally 5 mins from my house at the pie shop! 😂great video c

[@cathleenjones8973]

Ok, I think I should up my price point. What should I and what are you doing with your death pile items that don't meet your new model?

[@farmlifethrifter5732]

So fun. Love seeing how things are different between countries. Jon has fun energy.

[@jonchan.meaningful]

only because Mel ALSO has fun energy

[@backfromburnout]

Jon is very fun and motivating. He also has a very deep side to him where he likes to discuss important things which I really like.

[@sorcererstan]

Yep, we have a Savers here in America, you're right it's similar to Goodwill. I found it better for books (for personal collecting) than Goodwill

[@annsolomon5263]

What other cook book big names are not worth it anymore?

[@backfromburnout]

Cookbooks are a dime a dozen and many are low end. It depends on what your own metrics are for your own store as your business metrics will be different to mine. I’ll buy lower end cookbooks if they have fast sell thru.

[@Vintagerous]

Do the Melbourne Savers have 20% off coupons for donating? That’s the only way I will shop Value Village (Canada) Savers (US) as the price things expected you to use a coupon.

[@litestreamer]

The Golden Wattle sells for $4.69 USD here..and Complete Diabetic Cookbook sells for 5.07 free ship. Interesting how US and AU prices contrast! Yes it's easy to fall into the 'Sourcing addiction'!!!

[@backfromburnout]

Huge difference with some books

[@susanarrington9371]

Yes I noticed that a lot here…is it because cost of living higher there

[@brndafay8518]

This was such a fun video. Love watching you Mel & Tom. Love from Canada 🇨🇦💗🙂

[@tracees.treasuresWA]

I can relate. I'm trying not to buy & it's 80% working but went away for two nights & had a thrifting day. It was country though so great prices that fit my metrics too. 😂 Keep sharing your enjoyment of life Mel. xx

[@SideGig]

We have Savers in America that look exactly the same. Even the same self serve check outs. In my area, they are also overpriced on most items. But if you sign up for their membership, which is free, you get 50% off everything on Mondays. Then its a good deal. Fun video!

[@lindagarner1320]

I wish we had 50% off on Monday here in Canada. They call Savers here Value Village.🇨🇦

[@lindagarner1320]

Self scanning has come to our Value Village stores in the last year. I wonder if the membership from Canada would work in Australia. I know it works in the states.🇨🇦

[@KsCloset1465]

Some things just can't be left behind! Thank you so much for taking us on such an entertaining road trip :)

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lozzieburger]

Welcome to Melbourne (aka "Melbin"!!) I'm guessing one of those Savers was Ringwood. There are some really big Savers down here. Wish I could have joined you guys. Yes, they are not cheap but there's so much stuff!!! FYI: The Mullum Mullum tunnel you went through goes under the creek. They had to make that tunnel because there are rare frogs in the creek!

[@backfromburnout]

I have no clue of where or which stores we went to but I know my fave savers was in a suburb that started with a G lol.

[@backfromburnout]

Interesting about the tunnel! Frogs!

[@jonchan.meaningful]

Lol I’m the local and even I didn’t know that lil nugget 😂

[@Lupi33z]

when you Victorians say it, it sounds like Malbun

[@whatkellyfound]

Good on you taking the Catherine Cookson - I've been eyeing those off but I have too many books in my death pile. Hope they do well for you 😊

[@backfromburnout]

I will get them listed this week!

[@boldfinds]

Yellow crocs! Go on Thom 🎉 enjoying the regular videos mel

[@jonchan.meaningful]

I still reckon if Thom is found guilty of a heinous crime, we will look back and say, how did we not know, he wore crocs 😂

[@briansanderson827]

suprised to see savers in melborne honestly - we have them in canada (well called value Village) and don't bother with them - they are not really a thrift store

[@juliesweeney8655]

We have savors too in America

[@mrststreasures9628]

Well, that was certainly fun! John was a delight! And his wife looks adorable! I'm assuming that was his wife I think you said it was. Looks like you guys had a nice fun time! And yes I think Thom is correct in saying if you see an item that you can profit from you should pick it up if you're able to. You've been working your business. You've been taking the photos and listing the items you've been knocking back the monster so I don't see why you couldn't pick up things that you see that will make you money on the road like that. As long as you don't just sit on them like you were doing before. I think you're doing a bang-up job little girl! And Thom seems to as well he wouldn't say what he did if he didn't. ❤

[@jonchan.meaningful]

Mel’s on to bigger and better things that’s for sure. She’s been hanging with some reselling KZbin greats! That’s the power of vision! We did have a blast and actually, this trip made for a good practice run for future #thriftcrawl events. Might do one in every state once a year who know?!

[@recommercedave]

Great video Mel. So after the bakery review by Thom are the bakery shops / cafes back home still talking to him ??

[@backfromburnout]

We had pies today 🤣🤣

[@jonchan.meaningful]

But they haven't seen this video yet, have they@@backfromburnout ?

[@onemanstrash8233]

I love how you show us the difference between your toilets and other things! 😊

[@bunacat1]

I live in California and water is an issue. All the toilets in my home are like the toilet in the Mcdonalds, we call them "low flow". Our town has just made a rule that if you sell your house, it is required to have the low flow toilets in your home along with low flow shower heads. Love following your travels!

[@teamocil90]

all those spots in Melbourne are my locals haha, I might have missed some bargains, great vid Mel

[@oddmanoutprops9391]

Fingers crossed 🤞 that we get to experience Thom's excellent camera workmanship

[@oddmanoutprops9391]

Thom = 🦸‍♂️💪💪

[@AviationCrazy388]

Great video as always. You were around my area. I went to 2 of those savers on Monday. I also worked at the salvos like 10 years ago (before reselling unfortunately)

[@katsaussiecloset]

Steak...for breakfast!?!?!? I don't know why that's so weird to me considering sausage is a normal US morning staple but I don't think I've ever in my life had beef as part of my breakfast lol

[@backfromburnout]

I would normally eat a pie for lunch or dinner but many Aussies (especially tradesman) would stop for a pie for breakfast.

[@johnroberts4984]

This was my breakfast and coffee treat to start today. Loved it. I have a question for myself - do I need to change my metrics? Always good insights.

[@jonchan.meaningful]

Make the drive and we can do this breakfast and coffee treat for realsies sir Roberts ;)

[@cazieblossom8610]

Always been a fan of yours Mel but lately I am Love ❤ Love ❤ Loving your videos. Great job. I am also learning alot more from you since you are now in the IT crowd with Tech and all thoe amazing resellers you have met. All the best to you sweet Mel. ❤

[@backfromburnout]

I’m surrounded by good people, strong resellers, great mentors and high performing KZbinrs. I’m a lucky girl 🩷

[@cjmulligan1133]

We have them in the U.S. too. They are portable-potties or at campsites they are called vault toilets.

[@cole2404]

So much fun thanks Mel🎉

[@PeriwinkleDreams]

I understand getting better products which u did. So start getting rid of the lower end stuff and replace it with your money making buys! ❤

[@dewi9383]

Thanks

[@backfromburnout]

Oh my goodness!!! Thank you so very much, this is so generous! Thank you so much!!

[@jennstumpf1]

That was soooo much fun to watch!! Thanks for taking us with you. I hope you did the punishment (although that’s hard to do, isn’t it?!)!

[@backfromburnout]

I promise I’m doing it every spare second at the moment.

[@stressfreepaperchase3215]

I wish those books were worth that much in the states😢

[@antiquebookcollective]

Some fun sets from that first shop you hit! I'd have a bit of a heyday there!

[@backfromburnout]

Yes some really good books in Melbourne! I was impressed!

[@thepanther5229]

That bakery looked amazing!

[@backfromburnout]

It was the best bakery! So many delicious items!

[@MrPaulMorris]

If you have the space and the free cash, it makes sense to me to pick up stock when the opportunity arises. As always, the profit is in the buy so don't buy just for the sake of it; work to your price and/or ROI targets, within your budget and within your storage capacity. Still very envious of your book prices out there in Australia (as I have to mention in every comment!).

[@backfromburnout]

We do get some good sale prices here. I’m working on processing the stuff faster now. I realise that’s my biggest bottleneck.

[@krisschrader9756]

But in America we are so wasteful with water, things thrown away and food not eaten. So sad.

[@brookeonline]

What a fun trip with fun company! Only recognised the Ringwood Savers, Salvos and Vinnies, couldn't work out the rest! Some great finds there if you have the time to cherry pick, because yes, the prices here can be high.

[@jonchan.meaningful]

join us if we do it again in November? We hit Ringwood then Greensborough and ended in Preston :)

[@brookeonline]

@@jonchan.meaningful You guys covered a different area to me. My "local" is Fountain Gate, and sometimes I head to Carrum for new scenery. Very occasionally Ringwood, if I am in the area for other reasons, Eastlink tolls make it a costly trip. Might be up to tag along, but would prefer not to be on film! LOL

[@1991windsor]

I live in Ohio USA and I don't think I've ever seen the toilets full of water. They are usually about maybe half full. The only way they would be full of water if the float was not adjusted correctly.

[@stevedavenport1202]

I have had tons of luck with the Medical Medium books as well

[@lindagarner1320]

I'll have to go back and see if water swirls down the drain the same direction. I have heard there is a difference between the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere. 🇨🇦

[@gamesnotover1576]

we have some of the toilets in the US too just in spots that are out in the middle of nowhere or in protected lands like state parks

[@dshrank911]

You have some good mentors in your life, Mel!

[@backfromburnout]

I am very lucky to be surrounded my people who are pushing me and encouraging me. My self worth and self belief has never felt higher 🩷

[@suzannemcnamara3454]

We also have Savors in the USA. .

[@catwhisperer968]

Oh Mel you do need help. I’m here in America & I have same issue with small toys in bins. Can we have online sellers anonymous? Or AS for short?? 😂😂

[@PamelaS.H.]

How fun! Loved this video. So cool to see some more of Australia and thrifting 😊

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will share more like this :)

[@puppydogdiary596]

Love this format of videos. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@jonchan.meaningful]

I love this format too!

[@EShopHero]

We have those toilets in campgrounds in Montana. Definitely not pleasant.

[@jasonwortans6421]

Hi Mel. Watching you from the UK....if you're giving any advice for a new seller would you do free postage on items or charge for postage...a lot of sellers on KZbin say in there videos there's no difference really...you seem an absolute sweetheart in every video and would love your advice ...many thanks jason

[@a-khanation5279]

Good better audio sound here , You gone back to the old way of audio .

[@backfromburnout]

I had some microphone issues in the last video.

[@sweetpea9196]

Definitely tell Tom to lighten up and eat some waffles. ❤