I’ve bitten off more than I can chew!

[@bax6958]

You should go prank Tom that you have another haul to pick up & you need help. Film it for reaction. 😆

[@thriftwithjoy]

A semi this time!

[@stinejohansen8342]

Haha 😂😂😂

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha! I might do this lol

[@stinejohansen8342]

@@backfromburnout Say there are two containers this time ;)

[@michelegrice4938]

I would worry about the stink from those books leeching into your other books.

[@cottagekeeper]

Highly recommend a commercial ionizer. Run it for 12 hours at night when you’re not there. When you arrive the next day open the door and air it out really good before closing the door. For really smelly books you might need to run it several nights. It will make everything smell crisp and clean. ❤

[@backfromburnout]

Interesting, thanks for the tip I will google

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Tom...a warehouse boy? He's a warehouse *man* 😅

[@Sunshine33333]

I have never seen a woman so unbelievably organized, no matter how many books are thrown you way, you always seem to make it look so unbelievable easy. I would be a frazzled mess and the short video of the kangaroo you posted was SO ADORABLE!!!!!! I wish I lived there to see them hopping around. You are a rock star Mel, love to hear you giggle through it all!! XOXO, Christine

[@Scorcher62]

Thom the Warehouse Boy .... love it Mel !

[@backfromburnout]

Lol. I think people know him enough now to just say Thom in the future lol

[@flipperj394]

Looks like you are soon going to run out of space again, haha!

[@backfromburnout]

I hope not. I just need to get all the boxes moved so I can set up some more shelves

[@ianjresells]

Mel, you've outgrown your warehouse already! Might need to upgrade and get one like Thom "the warehouse boy's" soon!! Thanks for the video update, keep pushing!!

[@backfromburnout]

No I just need to move those mills and boob on the pallets and add more shelves. I still have lots of room for new listings :)

[@backfromburnout]

Mills and boon!!!

[@MajelCats]

The tautology is “It Is What It Is” ❤

[@shaneomack5018]

Tom and the warehouse boys hahah loved that

[@backfromburnout]

Lol.

[@joanprince733]

When I first saw your big container haul video I didnt realise just how many books you took back to the warehouse. OMG MEL. I WAS SO SHOCKED! Nice to hear NO BUGS. As usual, you just knuckled down and sorted box after box straight away. Great idea to take the older books off the shelves and put the haul in their place. This should allow the smell to clear until you manage to list them. Please dont over do it. Take meal and drink breaks and look after yourself. Well done with the 10x challenge. Love and hugs fron sunny Spain. xxxx

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I think it’s actually the cardboard boxes that smell. It’s already so much better since I’ve unpacked them!

[@Peterwrayadventures]

That lot is a mountain to climb but its worth it.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes it’s great to save so many books

[@casssmm]

If there is any reseller that I watch that motivates me, it’s you!! Well done mel!!

[@backfromburnout]

I love this. Thank you!

[@lisaa6099]

Your son at the start of the video. Looks like a nice young man. Yes you’ve got your hands full there with that 5 day 10 x items challenge

[@backfromburnout]

He’s a great kid :)

[@DanWhoResells]

Girl, you have enough books!

[@backfromburnout]

Yep I sure do lol

[@zelmabyrn2115]

Great help from your son, Thom and the other warehouse man. That was exhausting, I probably wouldn't have been able to move for a few days after that, lol. One day at a time dear Mel. Hydrate, eat, rest and get a space heater! Blessings!

[@backfromburnout]

It was a big day!

[@pharmacistshane]

Holy smokes!! I thought I had a lot of inventory!

[@CJtreasuresandfinds]

It’s not easy but you’re proud!

[@backfromburnout]

I’m happy to have saved so many books and find them new homes :)

[@crystallivas9376]

Try placing charcoal around for Odor as well. Just bbq charcoal

[@zelmabyrn2115]

Yes, it's what I heard as well but without the lighter fuel on the charcoal ..

[@backfromburnout]

Interesting. Thank you for the tip

[@JanBee1122]

Mel you are a well-oiled MACHINE! You work hard and you get lots done, always with a smile. It's very inspirational and motivating. Great job!

[@dawn.cheripaul3168]

Going great guns. Can set a fireplace for your future wknd bbqs. Plenty of burning xxx cheri

[@backfromburnout]

Oh I’d never burn the books. I just couldn’t do that. I like to rehome them if they’re not suitable for me. :)

[@beverlyb5144]

I admire you!! Getting a third of that done is enormous!!! Everyone needs a Tom in their life. He is so helpful.

[@jeffcole1914]

Omgoodness I am in need of a Tom lol to encourage me listing my life time hoarde lol You are kicking butts and taking names God Bless you and watch out for Spidacrocaratasnakes Make sense to just blend the books in a few at a time you are a hustling worker I am impressed

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

I agree with needing a Tom to keep me on track with listings. Great video!

[@backfromburnout]

He is a great accountability partner

[@puppydogdiary596]

Watched this so many times. Love your content!

[@antiquebookcollective]

Phew! HUGE haul! Always seems to grow as soon as you start unloading! Hahaha

[@backfromburnout]

It does lol

[@antiquebookcollective]

Vinegar is great for killing odors, for sure! I find air purifiers are my all-time best thing to get rid of ratty book stank though. (Stank is young kid for really bad smell. Lol)

[@backfromburnout]

I might buy one! The books are much less smelly now they’re out of boxes. I think it was the cardboard that smelt. I’ve got the eucalyptus diffusing now also and it’s lovely.

[@antiquebookcollective]

@@backfromburnout Yeah, cardboard can be quite the stink sponge! Hahaha And I'd recommend one for sure! :)

[@MayContainFacts]

I'd love to see a little more in depth sorting, in particular what condition is make or break. Also what types of books you cull that you don't feel are worth listing. This is the hardest part of bulk sorting for me.

[@backfromburnout]

I follow the eBay rules. No pages can be missing. Nothing can impact the integrity of reading the book.

[@backfromburnout]

I follow the eBay rules. No pages can be missing. Nothing can impact the integrity of reading the book.

[@MayContainFacts]

@@backfromburnout Yellowing, spotting, edge damage, dirty edges, stuff like that. I have many books that I have boxed because I can't decide. Like a modern book in great physical condition, but has yellow spotting on the edges and on the first page.

[@lynn_b]

Hi Mel! Whew…You have done so much work! You should be proud of yourself how much you have done…Thanks for the vinegar tip 👍🏻 Looking forward to your next video 😊

[@backfromburnout]

I find it really works

[@jaynebrookes2486]

I have only just discovered you Mel, you are a superstar how you work. I hate to say this though my lovely but I think you've become a hoarder. 😂😂😂 Keep up the good work, you're an inspiration to all young working Mums.

[@leeannfitch3596]

You are my hero. You work so hard. I'm proud of you.

[@backfromburnout]

❤️ just trying my best

[@dangerouslygoodstorieswith9732]

Mel will you do a video on your filming set ups/gear/techniques for YT? I love your videos!

[@backfromburnout]

I use my iPhone and edit on iMovie. That’s it lol I’m very simple. Soon I’ll buy a little wireless microphone as I need one of those.

[@princessnandani]

Greetings Mel, Wow 🤩 what an awesome death pile. 😃📚🧘🏾‍♀️🪴💜

[@brianhenry2385]

Bulk Buys: I know this particular buy is done and you have really caught up these last few months on your organization, but I have a suggestion for you to consider moving forward. Have you ever considered getting some 2 or 3 level commercial metal rolling carts or half height rolling metro racks with heavy duty casters? I use about a dozen of the old Audio Video school carts, of the type that held movie and slide projectors. I got mine cheap at a government auction. I can put 2 boxes (about the size of copy paper boxes) on each of the lower 2 shelves and 2 or 4 stacked on top. I roll the empty carts out the door to my truck, then roll them in loaded. They can be parked by the door, or temporarily rolled in front of a fixed shelf and moved aside if I need access to the fixed shelves. I see you stacking boxes directly on the floor in many of your videos, then bending to pick up boxes because they are in the way. Putting the incoming books on narrow sturdy carts would make them a lot easier to handle, especially while still boxed.

[@susanbrowning5891]

I actually found you with your separation video and subscribed, went back and watched several of your videos. Mainly because I am a bookaholic and fledgling eBay seller. But also because I wanted to add my support to you as a person. Unfortunately I am in the U.S. or I’d probably already be ordering from you😊. Keep it up and remember to take time for yourself every once in awhile.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much for watching me! I’m a bit of a hot mess at times so welcome to all the crazy 🤣🤣🤣

[@darleneaitken1620]

You have come a long way! Proud of you!. And it's so good to see your son and the warehouse boys helping you.

[@backfromburnout]

🩷🩷 thank you

[@theartfuljourney8578]

I love that you have a working warehouse now. You’ve come so far. I’m curious about the temperature issue. As someone who HATES being cold I don’t understand why you don’t have heat. If the bldg doesn’t have heat can’t you just bring in a space heater? I can’t work when I’m cold so I’m feeling so bad for you. 😭

[@backfromburnout]

I don’t sit for long in the warehouse as I do my listing at home. But I will get a small heater to put near my feet when I photosgraph I think.

[@lisas5913]

Your warehouse is looking great Mel 🙂

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

Baking soda is another good odor eater and doesn't cause problems if you spill. It can be expensive sometimes though. (Probably better to buy it in bulk if you're going to try it.)

[@backfromburnout]

Yes it’s great. Vinegar is cheaper but you’re right, it can spill so it has to be kept in areas it won’t get knocked over

[@lin90210]

Well done for getting it all back in the warehouse! Looks great...bargain inventory for the price of a van hire and man power. It might look overwhelming but as the saying goes...how do you eat a whole elephant? One bite at a time lol poor elephant

[@juanpacheco3011]

Just realised you have a bunch of Live videos I haven’t watched yet 😂 got some catching up to do. I’m literally always waiting for the next one lol Just want let you know your a big influence for me selling books on eBay though. You’ve helped me out a lot with these videos on getting started. Much appreciated 🙏

[@backfromburnout]

I promise I’ll get faster once things settle for me at home and I can move house. I do have a long video coming out tomorrow :) I can’t do live streams at the moment with my living situation and the warehouse location but as soon as I can move I’ll do more live streams!

[@juanpacheco3011]

@@backfromburnout no worries! And no…no more live streams for now I have to catch up 😂 keep doing yo thang lol

[@fantasmasnolaboratorio]

Your great Mel, keep going, relax also.

[@backfromburnout]

I have down time I promise xx

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Great video nice to meet you

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching!

[@lisaa6099]

How many books do you think you have there ? Whoa !

[@biffboffo]

You need more shelves in the worst way!

[@backfromburnout]

Yes it’s coming :)

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

Incredible volume of inventory and you do a phenomenal job. When will you get help? WTG Mel, keep laughing and smiling.

[@Panzer-xi5uj]

Well done Mel Think you need a bigger warehouse 😂😂👍

[@kathymckay5286]

Overwhelming 😮

[@SonyaBatten]

Hey Mel You Can also use containers of Bi Carb Soda. With no risk of wetting books if it knocks over. It’s a natural odour absorber as well. I bought a second hand lounge suite that smelled like Indian curry and it fixed it! 😊

[@dennycarr6498]

Mel it looked like quite a lot of sunlight was coming through your warehouse doors. How weather tight is your space? Can wild conditions push rain/moisture through the door gaps? Also you mentioned pests. How tight is the space against creepy crawlies. Are they a potential problem for your longtail inventory and what kind of measures are you taking to protect your space? Sorry for all the questions in one hit😊

[@backfromburnout]

I think I had the door open while I filmed for extra light.

[@backfromburnout]

I haven’t had an issue with pests touch wood

[@dennycarr6498]

@@backfromburnout that makes sense

[@judyg9889]

I hope when you say "discard" you mean "donate". For the books where the pages are coming out, run Elmer's glue along the inside of the spine, stick the pages back in, and put a weight on it so it will dry flat. Literally takes less than 10 seconds, and saves a book!

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I always try to donate or re-home any books that are unsuitable for my own use. I’m thankful to have saved thousands of books from this haul to re-home. It’s a nice feeling when you can find new homes for books. It’s the best part of reselling.

[@judyg9889]

@@backfromburnout Yes, I own a used bookstore, and I love rescuing books, making them the best they can be, and finding good homes for them!

[@siggiFunCrafter]

Try some Dryer Sheets between your books

[@tylernich0848]

I watch all your videos

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you sooooo much!!

[@anitahaviland3036]

Mel, I look at your hauls and see this as a very large one, but as you know, these things care processed over a bit of time, with no requirement that they be done in the next 24 hours.

[@dysaster4521]

this is first video ive seen from you and I already love your energy and passion for what you do, Ive been really wanting to get into reselling so these videos are more inspiration for me

[@backfromburnout]

Go for it! Thank you for watching! Welcome to my channel and all the crazy lol

[@dysaster4521]

@@backfromburnout I did actually list something tonight then my account got suspended almost immediately so it’s been a lot of back and forth to get it removed but they don’t seem to be budging Edit: I will likely try another selling platform such as Vinted

[@WorldMoneyWins]

Keep up the great work Mel. You are an inspiration!! ♥ Sending love from the USA. :-)

[@backfromburnout]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you

[@jaffasrallyadventures]

OMG wish we were closer to you I would def be in for a road trip.... Glad to see all books safe and well back in your warehouse.

[@flippingmaggie6397]

Well done Mel, a super effort. Can't wait to hear if there were any great books amongst them. Take care ❤

[@sorcererstan]

Yay, an update!

[@my_flippin_journey]

*Thanks .. for the Vinegar tip* I've got a warehouse where things accumulate because it gets that old stale smell. I have a ozone machine that really helps, but I'm not over there consistently enough to use it.

[@jeffdorris5321]

Lets go Mel 💕💕💕

[@mrslehman3]

Wow! You go girl

[@thriftwithjoy]

So much fun to watch you work so hard! I'd better get myself up to work now though. I was wondering how you keep track of cost of goods and where you got the book, or is that not necessary for your business? I sell clothes and no longer do cost of goods by item...also an air machine with ozone would be so helpful with old book smell. I find it works on anything and everything. Stay warm!

[@backfromburnout]

Hi No that’s not necessary. My accountant needs to know sales - expenses = profits I don’t need to individually give him each of the book breakdowns.

[@JRFinancial]

Amazing stuff!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Joey. Hope you’re well.

[@LauraBellaX]

What a huge job Mel ! you are amazing. It looks so cold! xx

[@sarahc2533]

Great video, I was wondering only yesterday how you were getting on with this! Well done with the haul and the 10x challenge. You're certainly making great use of your new space!

[@meganduryea6499]

What made you get into reselling books?

[@FinanceRambling]

Used to using vinegar but I find tea bags does the same thing. Used expired tea bags. Just make sure they don't get wet.

[@backfromburnout]

Wow great tip. I didn’t know about tea bags! I’ll have to try!

[@boldfinds]

Nice video title and thumbnail Mel!

[@boldfinds]

Nice headband Mel 😂

[@backfromburnout]

Hope you liked the music also James (that took me 10 times longer than yours did 🤣🤣🤣)

[@boldfinds]

@@backfromburnout the music was my favourite part 👍🏻

[@TroyCorley]

Mel that music is haunting me! What is it?!

[@ba3140]

Gosh you have enough books in your death pile to last a year or more!

[@backfromburnout]

Not that long but I do have a lot but will work through them fast

[@krzysamm7095]

In the hospital we used fresh coffee grounds or wintergreen oil to absorb/cover up odors. Don’t know if that would be helpful with your books.

[@backfromburnout]

Interesting! I wonder if I can buy some bulk from the local McDonalds or cafe!

[@signeknudsen8513]

Look into using ozone to get rid of the smell. The bearded thrift machine did a KZbin video about it. You do have to be careful to vent afterwards

[@MrPaulMorris]

@@backfromburnout Our local coffee shops give away sacks of used coffee grounds for use as fertiliser in your gardens. If your local shops don't already do that they'll probably be happy to give away sacks of the stuff rather than paying for disposal.

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

Kitty litter is another asorber tied up or boxed up

[@backfromburnout]

Great tip!!

[@storiesabound]

Interesting about the vinegar, I thought it was baking soda that absorbs smells - or is that more for putting in your fridge. I collect vintage children's books and the old book smell can be a pain. might have to try the vinegar

[@backfromburnout]

Both! I find vinegar always works well for me and it’s cheap to buy.

[@bulldawgsmedia]

Try an ozone machine but in a different location for your smelliest yet valuable books.

[@Thomas-1967-AUS]

wowser! nice haul...well done on that :) where are you putting all your listed books as it looks like you are starting to run out of shelf space... TOM!!!! YOU GOT A BIGGER WAREHOUSE FOR MEL??

[@backfromburnout]

Once I empty this haul I can move the other pallets and add more shelves :)

[@backfromburnout]

But yes he does have more space for me if I want it lol

[@mohamedcissokho1430]

Hi curious to know the brand of the light on your studio they seem really bright exactly what i need. Take care

[@mohamedcissokho1430]

can i have the brand of the light

[@videohistorysnippets8963]

What about owning a second hand book shop/ online store as a future direction with your business.

[@backfromburnout]

Maybe one day!

[@Tim_M_]

We're proud of you, Mel. 🎉 Congrats on your progress of chipping away at your herculean project 👏

[@backfromburnout]

I’ll keep trying ❤️

[@Niamh07421]

if you have a very valuable book that has a musty smell- how do you treat that odor-can you put outside in the sun? my mother had vinegar everywhere in our house in the 1970's- no one ever knew we had dogs lol

[@backfromburnout]

Vinegar is great and I do like to keep hidden bowls of that around the warehouse behind shelves and in corners. It’s great for reducing odours. I don’t notice it as much in this warehouse but in my last eBay shed it was smaller and I needed more vinegar bowls. Occasionally if I notice a strong odour on a book lot i will just make a note in the description “Aged book odour noted” and then make it acceptable to be safe. It’s not that I often I actually notice smelly books. I don’t really pick them up like that.

[@Niamh07421]

@@backfromburnout thanks

[@jackiephillips5439]

Check out Ozone Machine for combating the smells. (Make sure to follow directions) :-)

[@fantasmasnolaboratorio]

was reatching this video today and just wanted to ask Mel did u guys found out who's the collectr or of all the slides? did Tom manage to understand within that box that had all the news paper and documents? i'm crazy for slides.

[@purpledaisy4850]

How have sales been? What brand boots are you wearing? Super cute!

[@backfromburnout]

My boots are Redback Steel Caps. Very comfortable and very handy to own! I bought them at one of the workwear stores.

[@backfromburnout]

Sales are slower then normal but okay.

[@Capt-Joe]

You do so much work. Thank you for all your videos

[@rhondasajjadieh7791]

Baking soda absorbs odors also … just sit open boxes of it around

[@backfromburnout]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@raia9]

Also charcoal

[@darussianping61]

You could open a library. May i ask how you file your books? Is there a video on this?

[@imjody]

Alphabetically.

[@LLStacheLarry]

Looks like you get allot of books free. When comping them what is the lowest price you well take on a book?

[@backfromburnout]

I try not to list any books under $15 which includes postage.

[@LLStacheLarry]

@@backfromburnout ok Thank you.

[@siggiFunCrafter]

O. M. G.

[@KungFuChess]

Do you use any kind of dehumidifier? seeing as youre dealing with alot of books in a humid area they could get moldy and that would smell bad

[@backfromburnout]

I don’t have any humidity issues so far or any mould issues but I’ll watch for it and buy one if needed

[@mayalemaire]

How cold was it to cause the earwarmers? We have inversed seasons to you in Canada so it's getting warmer here. Though when I spent a month visiting my uncle in Australia I remember that when it was 20 celsius I was wearing a jacket! Here if it's 20 celsius many are in shorts haha.

[@backfromburnout]

Probably 0-2 degrees Celsius in the warehouse that day.

[@suzannemcnamara3454]

Why don't you buy a portable heater?

[@backfromburnout]

I have one that I need to bring in. I just don’t sit in the one place for long and it would be too hard and costly to try and heat the whole warehouse for a few hours

[@backfromburnout]

I’m doing my listing from home so I don’t sit at the computer for long there and I’m always moving around in the warehouse

[@opiuynmy]

Hi! What is the music you’re playing in this video?

[@backfromburnout]

I get all my music from epidemic sound. I can’t remember the name of this one but I think both songs were by tiger blood jewel.

[@tieryana]

You have to be careful of trashing books just because they are falling apart. I have a book that I found while cleaning out a house that was was torn and coming apart, was going to trash it. My gut told me to look it up first. I could only find 4 for sale anywhere online, all 4 were in worse condition than mine. Apparently this book was so rare that even in its condition was valued at over $400. From what I could gather the value was because of the content of the story for the time period it was written combined with the author.

[@backfromburnout]

Oh yes. I do be careful and anything I’m unsure of I will look up or rehome.

[@darleneaitken1620]

You can chew more than you think!

[@pillowvain9296]

I’m just transitioning to reselling. Books do you think it’s better to buy a hall of say 1000 books rather than going out every week ?

[@pillowvain9296]

I’d be paying £0.30 per book

[@backfromburnout]

No I would cherry pick better books while you learn.

[@pillowvain9296]

@@backfromburnout okay thank you

[@kimtang7452]

Do you also sell books on Amazon?

[@backfromburnout]

No just eBay

[@BellOakVideos]

How are you listing so many listings in one day? It takes me hours to do 20😢

[@backfromburnout]

I batch my photos first in bulk. I then sit to list with zero distractions. I list fast. I sell similar off my own store whenever possible. And I sell a lot of the same types of books so am familiar with pricing.

[@therebelthrifter]

Did you have to clean any books you just sourced from that container? Did any have smells and if so what do you do with them?

[@backfromburnout]

Im cleaning surfaces with baby wipes and eucalyptus and I dust sides of pages also if needed. The smell is less now they’re out of the boxes and being aired.

[@therebelthrifter]

@@backfromburnoutThanks!

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

How often do you release videos

[@backfromburnout]

I hope for 2 a week but I have a lot going on in my life so sometimes I’m running behind. ❤️

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

Does looks better

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you

[@emusaurus]

Sooooooo many books…

[@cassandraknight8804]

What state do you live it, I have good books

[@backfromburnout]

ACT

[@lindajones5584]

Good lord lady. What are you doing to yourself?❤❤

[@backfromburnout]

Hustling to pay the bills :)