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[@christinamcraney1970]

I think you hit it when you said you are making a little less than when you were working, but you and your family are happy with things now. Plus, you are correct. You are building something. I'd say your first full year as a reseller has definitely been a success then. 😊 I wish you much more in the year to come.

[@deettetripp9227]

You have done very well since Quitting your job. Time with the Family and Bills paid it a win! Happy New Year!

[@thodegirl33703]

Thanks for the call out..... I got to get listing, my death pile is haunting me 😉

[@bd2864]

I sell full-time, and I feel like I spend my whole life doing it. I think about if I should just quit and get rid of all inventory and put the money in a mutual fund because mutual fund stats are like: Time: 0. Effort: 0. Storage space: 0. As opposed to the selling full-time stats: Time: Like all of it. Effort: A lot. Storage space: Half my house.

[@retropursuit992]

It’s pretty simple; Work full time - live off that money Resell part time - invest that money It’s the best way to financial freedom unless you have other valuable skills you can market.

[@bd2864]

@ Not really relevant to what I said.

[@retropursuit992]

@@bd2864 I thought it was, you’re saying you want to quit full time reselling to invest in mutual funds. Why not have the best of both worlds is all I’m saying.

[@breezeflippers]

Congrats on a great year. I don’t care what others say, I think that is an accomplishment. You were able to walk away from a 6 figure job to do something you love and are passionate about. We should all be so lucky to do what we love. Anyone who says differently is just jealous they haven’t or can’t do it. Keep it up. I enjoy your videos and I actually do learn stuff from you. Hoping to get with you and Kevin about starting to do some DibDit auctions this year as that is part of my 2025 plan. Happy New Years to and best of luck!

[@jtbco6654]

Just watched your video. Kne thing you forgot is time with your family. You will always make ends meet somehow but time with your family once missed will never come back

[@lucyElaine5656]

I quit my work due to my husband getting cancer. My job offered me to keep my insurance for 1,500 per month. I couldn't afford to keep it. I went without insurance for 1 1/2 years. I got on the Obama Care, it is 543.00 per month for me. I wish we had a plan that would give everyone free health care. With insurance you still have to get approved for different medical treatment.

[@debraanderson8763]

Congratulations on an awesome year of sales and following your dream to quit your full-time job to resell!

[@random-acts-of-thrifting]

Very successful in a short amount of time! Thanks for sharing!

[@evelinecampbell7001]

Sounds like a great transition year! Wishes you continued success. God Bless!

[@lorrainesdulcedreams5552]

I said the same thing last night about the ball dropping a minute late and my family thought I was joking!! Thanks Dave for making me not feel crazy!!

[@leegerwick649]

Congrats our sales are about the same with my eBay and Mercari. Happiness is key

[@lkvintagepa]

Happy New Year to you and your family! I think it's awesome you don't have that much to list and you can see everything you have to list. I have a whole garage of awesome things to list and I have no idea what's all in there! Definitely my goal this year is to list a lot more and organize my pile of things that need to be listed.

[@lauriesybertz9533]

If you can live on it and be happy I think it is the best decision. My husband retired 10 years early because they offered a full insurance incentive. We made less but were able to enjoy ourselves. We do not have kids. My husband has a disease that it was good we had that time to do stuff. If we had waited till 65 we would of missed alot

[@briansanderson827]

you need to see an occupational therapist - they are like physio therapists but specialize on how you live/work rather than just the body - if its affordable it can be life changing !! cant stress this enough don't do keto at your age - Diabetic Diet or GI - is similar but better on your body - every time you slip in or out of the Keto state its hard on your arteries - risks bleeds and possibly clots - as you get older this is very hard on your heart/lungs etc...

[@gloria2284]

I say, it's been successful. Wishing you continued success for the new year!

[@carlagraca6022]

If you're happy and still making enough for comfortable living within your tandards, I say absolutely yes, you did the right thing! Happy New Year!

[@beltwayroad]

Your trajectory on the cooking channel is strong. Just don't go improving your cooking skills (: I reckon better cooking to come which will be awesome for you and your family. Have a great new year Dave, good fortune, good food and the best back therapy.

[@k.y.6148]

You need a numbered box system and then put the box # in listing titles. I had to do that to be able to find stuff after it was sold.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

He's tried different inventory systems. None have worked for him.

[@aprilmichele1647]

Happy New Year Dave and Family!! Also to everyone here!🎉

[@DS-vd1id]

I use plastic bags but instead of messing with a numeric system I just copy the eBay title onto a small label that I put at the top of the bag. The main reasons I switched to a bagging system were: to keep items with multiple pieces together, to prevent damage or change in condition to clothing items after listing, and for easier condensed storage in containers.

[@ShadowNTime]

You’re awesome Dave.. keep up the good work and awesome videos!

[@lisad1623]

Good morning. It says this dropped 45 seconds ago. Never been that quick on a video. Happy new year to all.

[@leviperkins1469]

I normally watch your videos later in the day but DDE has not been posting videos for days so here I am in the morning

[@kristinaviningre3428]

It seemed like when we switched from cable and had to watch other ways the ball always had a delay. The past few years though, I’ve just gone to bed at my normal time so I don’t feel crappy to start the year 😂

[@wolfmansgoodies]

Listing items on eBay twice a day instead of once daily. Happy New Year

[@darktoylord]

Same thing for me. Ball dropped a minute late. I just assumed it was a broadcast delay.

[@desi_vintage]

I love your channels Dave! 👏🏼👏🏼 Glad you are happy with your earnings, and are sticking to it! 😍 This and your cooking channel are my favorite ones! Happy New Year to you and your family! 🎉😊

[@MissPam1978]

Wow thanks for call out and fir sharing your finances its very helpful to us newbies!

[@TheQuirkyPicker_Chad]

Video lag. Sometimes TV broadcast are delayed Depending on the distance. Ever watch a live sporting event and then talk to someone on the phone watching the same game? It's almost a guarantee the game time is not the same.

[@ReclaimedRepublic]

Congrats on the year Dave! I appreciate the insight.

[@sandikucia1398]

Happy New Years Dave 2025 is going to be a great year for you.🎉

[@juliettewannet6594]

Happy new year to you and your family 🎉

[@bradyobrien544]

Dang you pumped this video out quick.

[@loiswheeler]

I agree with setting up a label system that is in the listing so you no were they are. Watch what shoes you were that affect your posture.

[@SandySummage]

Kevin you are the Man !!! Yes you make mistakes. You don’t have to be a work robot anymore.You rich Man . I love love reselling.❤ And you love it more than me . Happy is the Man that has a fun job .

[@Riot_TownTCG]

Kevin? This is Dave. Commonwealth is Kevin

[@cindynasser7793]

Happy new year 🎉

[@Guitarmissy-wf2vr]

You want my opinion about quitting your job even tho you already did a video about my comment? LOL You have kids and you quit a six figure job to be a reseller. No bueno Mr ADHDave. You possibly should've waited till your kids got a little older and just kept doing reselling spare time. It's not too late, I think. But you won't go back to work until you just have to out of necessity. I do reselling as a hobby but once I found out the money from SSI and MEDICare is supposedly defunct in 2034, I'm starting to sell off my "estate" and my guitars are going to be sold mostly online. I have a lot of money invested in them. They are about 85% collector's guitars. Tell your brother I have two special basses he might be interested in. Happy New Year Dave and family!!!

[@marvharris2990]

Happy New Year Dave from the TrendSetta Thrifts Family, South Hill Va.

[@fatgrandmafinds]

I could be wrong but I think the first time you broke numbers down for us you included your KZbin channel income and maybe I missed that but I bet that would help the numbers. Completely off topic, did you know they do a giant Pineapple drop at midnight in Sarasota, FL on New Year's Eve? That's something I'd definitely have to witness if I lived within 4 hours of that area 🤣

[@betsymason240]

Every time I go to ship, one item always alludes me. Every darn time❕

[@CyndiConnard]

Happy New Year Dave , from Bargainbaby10🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ThriftedSpirit]

Are you happier since quitting the job? That's what matters

[@timslawncare5904]

I agree 100%, I left my job last year working in the RV industry for over 35 years and am a lot happier now. Not making as much, but I don’t need to chase the money.😂

[@mauison]

I also quit my 9-to-5 professional job last year after 25 years and am happier since doing so.

[@timslawncare5904]

@ good for you, at some point we have to understand that it’s not about the money, it’s about being happy at what you do. I haven’t been happy for 5-6 years, but since leaving, can’t be happier

[@johnnyshredder6322]

Happy New Year!!!

[@HelenDickenson-xl9dl]

U are doing OK for the start of the new year. Hope you are all doing well? Xxx

[@rubazaar891]

Happy New Years, new quarter, new supply

[@AngieandToffee]

Hey Dave! Happy new year! Did you have a favorite thrift store or flea market when you lived in fuquay varina? I think you should have kept your job….

[@lorenemeyer4665]

HEALTH INSURANCE IS SUPPER IMPORTANT..so need to get that..I never knew my back at 54 would just blow a disk ..woke up and life changed that day..lost my full time job and thank God had paid for long term disability and 4 back surgeries later cant work😢 Husband just was in motorcycle accident and shatter his pinky..well he's a card dealer. You never know so HEALTH ins is absolutely necessary😊

[@crystalmacneill5227]

The cost of health care/insurance in the US is astonishing and baffling to most of us in the rest of the world. I can't even imagine. People literally dying because they can't afford to go to a doctor.

[@onemanstrash8233]

Yep…if you own your home you better have health insurance because they will get their money one way or another! I am not complaining as Health care is a business, not a charity. But…if you live where there is free health care you will just die BEFORE you see a specialist. I know this first hand friends. My friends mom had the same cancer my father had. My father had surgery and died a horrible death from a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Her mother died within 3 months without the horrible surgery and suffering time. Take your pick I guess.

[@pnw-coast]

@@onemanstrash8233 Look at it this way. If a country provides free health care, then it's cheaper to have people die without treatment than to pay for expensive, long-term treatments that may still result in death a few years down the road. Neither system is ideal.

[@pnw-coast]

It sounds like your income is essentially the same, after factoring in the YT income. So the thing to consider is if your expenses have increased from not having employer-sponsored health insurance, for not just you but also for your family if they were on your plan. And then to consider the lost benefits, like 401k matching, if your employer offered that. I would hope you're contributing to a retirement account now that you're on your own. Honestly, I would rather have a 6-figure job with WFH or hybrid schedule, than to resell for income. But everybody needs to do what works for their own situation and then own the consequences of those decisions for themselves.

[@edenshechter7097]

So seems about same income before taxes? Not mentionwd how high into 6 figures. Anyway, as W2 employee he had to pay taxes and had almost zero write off potential. His reselling brought him 6 figure gross, but perhaps potentially more net? It's very impressive for the 1st year as he has years to scale his business. I see it as a good starting point.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

The monetary difference between what you made then (at the height of your adult-work-for-someone-else-life) and what you make now (your first year on your own) is the cost of buying your life back. Seems like a bargain when you think of it like that, doesn’t it? The inventory system will REALLY help you with your jeans…and everything else too!! 😅

[@helensagar3588]

You should watch The Bearded Thrift Machine they have been resellers for longer but they are still learning. You might find it interesting and useful. I am watching you for the first time but I will subscribe . ❤❤

[@trudihovden6823]

That damn insurance! I’ve been self employed in some fashion and it has affected everything. At one point it was $1800 a month for 2 of us about 15 years ago

[@Laura-gt7op]

When will you be listing the box of squishmallow McDonald’s toys you showed in the video. I am interested.

[@aliciadavies2547]

I agree with you on the ball dropping

[@glennbrown2704]

Depending what your job was, hopefully you are enjoying your reselling more. Even if you might be making less.

[@loviedebiasio8864]

Ive had the same issues with my back. You have to do daily workout to strengthen your core and back Also anti inflammatory diet those 2 things will do amazing changes. If you Lazy and dont do them then your going to have issues. We are our own worst enemies you need to be dedicated to it as a lifestyle. If not your guess going to complain about it and it your own fault.

[@Pauls_Merch]

Happy New Year Brother

[@lalapoohpooh]

Did you rearrange the shelves again or are my eyes playing tricks on me? Because I remember shelves blocking view of the garage door and now your work desk is right there.

[@Kimberkruz92]

They did drop it late! Were at a party and had it projected on a wall and they were late!

[@joesalinas5956]

Your quality of life has a high value. You need to insert that into your annual income/figures. Seems to me like you’re ahead of the game.

[@flippingvampire]

All the added cost like insurance that one has to pay for, the benefits you'd get with a day job... IMO one partner "needs a day job to cover that (as lees hours as possible) and that way the other can do the reselling with out extraction of the benefits. Is Tina working or even can she so those insurances are covered? I'm wondering.

[@lorispurling6008]

Check your shampoo for salicylic acid. I am allergic to it and it is in lots of shampoos and beauty products. It causes me to break out in a terrible rash.

[@MariahGage-yt9ex]

I sit Criss cross Applesauce all the time but never thought about it

[@josephineclayton3304]

Check out the ingredients on your shampoo see it has parabens don't use it I get itchy head and hives,!! Happy New year ❤

[@BrandiWiley-y2g]

Nah, my husband noticed the late ball drop here in WV too

[@russb9466]

Also how hard is it to ship on ebay. Thank you in a advance

[@betsymason240]

It is easy, and almost always a money saving option.

[@melissarobertson9113]

I noticed the exact same thing with the ball drop. It irked me. :)

[@thenewsupercfl]

Not to be gross- but when I started to put 3 tbsp. of ground flax seed in my oatmeal ever morning I have became so regular everyday and all my back issues have gone away! It is a great feeling!

[@mauison]

@thenewsupercfl Is that 3 tablespoons or 3 teaspoons of ground flax seed? I also use it but maybe only a couple of teaspoons.

[@TheThriftyVeteran]

The b in that acronym is fot table​@@mauison

[@thenewsupercfl]

@@mauison It is 3 tablespoons. I started out doing about 6 tablespoons but cut back because of the extra calories. I heard that 30ml. (2 tablespoons) was what it took to make things start to happen but I like doing the extra tablespoon

[@lerak8452]

It's just not an accurate depiction. Sure, those are your sales. I would need to see after everything is written off what you actually made. I think it was a mistake. I'm sure insurance is much worse, too, and I think you have far less time for yourself. Paid time off is nice.

[@FFFFFFFFFF493]

wrong

[@m.lynnenewton853]

Dropping the ball: doesn’t tv now have a delay because of the Janet Jackson incident?

[@winter-antiques]

BRING BACK THE OLD DAVE. MISS SEEING THE SMALL DOLLAR SALES THAT MADE YOU HAPPY.

[@heidebenedict3352]

Cooking with Dave aprons..... funny sayings ...

[@OvaelasPlaceYourHome]

Question, how do you show proof of garage sale buys for taxes

[@aliciamcc7]

Remember to remove your COG's. The numbers shared are missing that so net profit made it lower. My partner always reminds me to remove COG's.

[@nightlyR_R]

COGs is still money returned to your bank account. Not sure why people minimize that.

[@janinejensen583]

Could you be allergic to sulfur? ( head itch)

[@nellypavlova-b9f]

They did drop the ball late. I was thinking I went crazy. happy it was not me. LOL

[@eleanorrouxel122]

Most importantly, you have more time with your family and friends

[@rebelcast4574]

If this makes you happier than your 6 figure job? I call it a win!! Money ain't everything!!

[@russb9466]

How hard is it to list on ebay?

[@darktoylord]

17:43 Hey that me :)

[@kathleenanderson4008]

So did I, ok I actually just fully retired.

[@CherylDeVries]

It was off compared to my phone too

[@johnkanan5727]

What does your wife think about you quitting?? That's all that matters. ❤ We love you.

[@fightins1]

That’s what Ned Flanders does files his taxes Jan 1

[@guyneace]

Hey Oh!!!!

[@twiddler5593]

Dave forgot to mention his KZbin income. Probably makes as much net on KZbin as on eBay so quitting the day job likely significantly increased his overall income.

[@wlnorris75]

I don't know about that... his metrics show most of his videos only get 10k-12k views. Some do hit 30k, but I would bet on average for a year, he's averaging no more than 15k views per video over a year. He releases 2-3 videos per week on this channel. Let's call that 2.5 videos x 52 weeks. That is 130 videos per year. How much you make per 1000 views can vary widely (do they watch all the way through, what demo is watching, category the video is in, etc). At the very top end, he would make $12 per 1000 views. More than likely he makes $5-$6 per 10000. So 130 videos with 15k average viewers at $6 per 1000 is $11,700 per year from this channel. His picking channel is about the same, but is closer to 1 video per week, maybe 1.5.; maybe another $7k per year. Then he has a cooking channel, which actually does better numbers than reselling. He does about 2 videos per week and while many videos only hit the same 19-12k, he more frequently has videos that hit 30-50k. I would say his average viewership is 20k per video. So probably $12,500-$15,000 on that channel. This puts KZbin revenue around $37k maybe, and that is gross. So his gross is probably around $185k. But taxes, fees, and shipping probably ate close to $50k of that. I would say cost of goods/production probably eats $40k. That would put him about $95k pre-tax, which is less than his 6-figure pay. And he gets no bonuses and has no benefits like medical insurance, which could easily be $1000 month for a family. I'm not convinced that quitiing increased his overall income (take home pay). Even with KZbin, if he gave himeself the same benefits (insurance, 401k match, etc) his take home would be substantially under his take home at the 6-figure job. But hey, money can't buy happiness, and happiness can't buy your kids college tuition either, so he has to make an adult decision...

[@socalogp7296]

Bingo!! Someone who actually gets it. Dave makes more money on his social media income (all channels) plus reselling business than when he was working his 6 figure job. He actually details all this on an earlier video. ✌

[@pnw-coast]

He had KZbin money before quitting the day job, so the real question is how much YT income increased since quitting. If it hasn't increased, then he isn't netting more. I think he mentioned in his earlier videos that quitting the day job would give him more time for his other channels, so the question is whether that ended up happening.

[@markblanchard5045]

Regarding your back issues... put your wallet in your front pocket, not your back pocket!!

[@longboardluv2]

Waste 5 minutes looking for an item, sku or gtfo

[@etlnyr74]

i sell UFC cards on whatnot and i sold $178k in cards for the year,i also sold some hockey cards but mostly UFC...UFC =$$$$$$

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Dave takes a great deal of time off, probably more than he would be able to if he still was working at his previpus job. Trade offs.

[@ced56]

Not bad at all😊

[@slugmama1]

I sold $0 in 2024 so you got me beat. lol

[@enjecommerce]

We where watching the NYC New Years ball drop and our cell phone showed 12 but there was a delay being broadcasted over here in california.

[@repurposedart9897]

You post videos on quitting.. yet you are still here

[@TheThriftyVeteran]

His video on quitting is about his 9 to 5 he had. Perhaps if you watched you would know that.

[@socalogp7296]

Your comment is a FAIL

[@sharonburton9663]

You seem really disorganized,

[@msbossy51]

I appreciate you sharing all of your selling experience for the year. I believe you did the right thing. IMO it’s usually better to work for yourself than someone else. As I’ve said before, I very much enjoy watching all of your videos. You are ‘real’, you are (very) funny and you are not perfect in how you do things. But that’s everybody. You are just real about and I love it. I love you sharing your family and all things Dave. Just keep doing you. Keep on keepin’ on. Thanks for everything I have learned from you. Here’s to 2025. LeAnne @fauzzys_flips

[@jesushernandez-wu3ri]

16:00...Meat & potatoes

[@freecampinginavanman5755]

I quit my job to sell on Ebay 19 years ago and made a lot of money. The Chicago thrift stores caught on a few years ago and it's no longer worth it. The average price for anything of value is $30

[@msunites2977]

... and that's not good.

[@lincolnlandpicker]

Don't forget KZbin income :)