Inside Look at a Full Time Husband & Wife Ebay Operation!

[@michaelmarmora13]

Hey josh, I recently bought a couple of bulk shoe lots from an online auction company and without thinking I didn't have the space to store them all to be seen at all times. I had a few massive clear bins laying around so I used plastic bags to put the shoes in and numbered the bags. I then put those bags within the bins and labeled the bins. In my ads I simply put the bag number and bin label in the description and once they sold, I was amazed about how easy it was to pick the shoes. I was able to fit close to 50 pairs of shoes into each bin and have been able to stack them five bins high. I believe they are 112L bins however I could be wrong about the size, they are just the largest ones Walmart / Home Depo sells. I feel like that might be a good alternative for you considering the lack of space you have in your garage and the amount of shoes you typically have for sale at any time. Hope the idea helps!

[@mannyaguilar67]

Such and easy solution. He just needs to go and spend some money on good quality metal wire shelving. They are not cheap but you need to just spend the money and then use the bins / bags idea.

[@Arroyoruiz]

Not with new shoes. I once bought like 60 pairs of shoes at Ross anual liquidation sales. And made the mistake of putting them in bins. And many shoes developed bends pressed next to each other and kind of lowered the value on them.

[@jek4912]

@@Arroyoruiz, I agree, on shelves is the best place. Certain things bins are great for, but depends on what it is.

[@flowpop615]

Hailey is doing a killer job. Keep it up Girl.

[@PonchoVonRichtor]

Man, it's awesome that you broke 125k subs! I remember when I started watching when the hype around hitting 30k was coming around the corner. Cool to see you succeed with your own business! Keep it up, dude!

[@HairyTornado]

Thanks Eric!

[@kathe2602]

Yeah ... this plate is suuuper cute and I really wanted it after seeing it in your previous video. I'm glad I got it and can support you and Hayley with it. So yes a viewer but also a nice/friendly person, at least I try... 😋

[@HairyTornado]

Thanks for the support! I packed it very well so hopefully it arrives safely :)

[@trinc9015]

What a great buy, it’s so cute 😍

[@lorelai1026]

I love seeing married couples working together 👍👍

[@ChadEttelbrick]

"We really need to fix our shoe shelves" he says as the camera pans to a flip flops and socks situation. lol. Love the content. Y'all have been super inspiring while building up my ebay side biz.

[@stonycreekpicker1385]

Hey Josh and Hailey! Last week I had 2 back to back returns, one for a $100. Also a Disney music box that worked fine at the garage sale that comped for around $90 broke when I opened the battery compartment. Thanks to you guys (and other resellers), I took it in stride and chalked up to the cost of doing business. Thanks for giving us resellers some perspective!

[@phengeveld378]

Maby a crazy thought. Isn't there a youtube welder you can collab with who can build you a solid steel shoe rack😇

[@FunGranny]

Just found your channel and I’m obsessed I’m kinda binge watching. I’ve been pretty much bed ridden lately so I found you and your wife. Love your personality but especially when you tell Mose goodbye and tell him his chores for the day! Thank you for sharing with us and may God continue to bless your hard work.

[@HairyTornado]

Thank you!

[@kevinritter1341]

My best advice for driver boxes is going behind the golf stores. They throw out driver boxes all the time. Plus they come with padding sometimes

[@freddyrussell6611]

Loved the pool noodle suggestion for corners on “scarier” heavy items. Keep up these kind of video.

[@iretromods2963]

Hey josh best solutions for shoes I found that works for me is using the usps shoe boxes. Once each pair is listed I put it inside the shoe Box custom Label the box so you know what shoe it is and then just stack the boxes along a wall. Once the shoe is sold just slide the box out and ship it.

[@BrettGibbs96]

Hello from Wales, United Kingdom! Been watching you for months maybe even a year, from you being on your own smashing it to doing it with Haley who is smashing it too and together you make a wicked team living the dream and look as happy as can be!😎 Hope you never stop and please upload slightly more often if that's even possible, love every single one of your videos. It's so much different here in the UK without thrift stores good wills etc. So wicked to watch your content lol.

[@HairyTornado]

Thanks Brett! I appreciate you being such a faithful viewer! We are pushing hard to get 3 new videos a week now so I don't think we can do anymore, but I love the enthusiasm lol

[@worzelgummidge3617]

Do you like sheep's back legs in your wellies?

[@beckypetersen2680]

The UK is full of charity shops, though!

[@ImaginToInvent]

So if you use cinder blocks as spacers and 2x4s as your shelfs you can make a great and sturdy storage space for your shoes

[@laura.elizaa]

That shrimp ornament is definitely worth that much! I'm obsessed!

[@HairyTornado]

Me too! Lol

[@mamawithacameralori]

Isn't that such a great feeling, Hayley? When something you pick up, sells so quickly!! Brava!

[@saminqueens]

The Travel Pro brand luggage is used by flight attendants.

[@bhenry4405]

An alternative to pool noodles, but similar in idea, are plumbing pipe foam wrap tubes. They often come in bags, are about the size of pool noodles and like noodles, are often put on clearance at the end of season or can even be found in the goodwill. They’re just not as colorful!

[@marthajones1506]

Great job you two. Also thanks for all the info. You guys kicked it!

[@MyLooneyBin]

Always love those what sold videos. So much to keep your eye out for. Love the shipping policy tips

[@dixonhills]

Dang I love how open you all are. I feel your panic when I can’t find something right away.

[@nathangeckler]

Love your videos! You inspired me to start reselling!

[@chadup9149]

Hey Josh, great vlogs! Love the various garage sales, thrift/overstock store, and pallet buys/hauls. Question: When packaging big items (e.g. golf clubs, bats) for shipping, where do you get the boxing supplies from? Thank you Sir.

[@travisw6378]

I have made a franken box out of the long triangle priority boxes, to ship large golf drivers. It is pretty easy to make a square with two of them, and if you need the box to be longer, just cut one in half and make a square cap. works great and with practice only takes about 5 minutes or less.

[@tammyrudloff7228]

Love your channel and so glad your wife can be with you you make a good team!

[@nicolevillalon5441]

Hayley should make a video about her first month of reselling. Maybe Get the questions from the people on IG. I would watch that

[@Brian-Daniels]

Sams Club has some really good wire shelving that is perfect for shoes. Man I love your content. I’m a new reseller and am loving the process. You are really inspiring. Thanks for what you do.

[@larrychatfield]

that's great that Haley is listing, cleaning and pic taking and other administrative stuff. can't imagine having to buy the stuff and do all that then ship and have sanity. it's great you can do it together and then she can learn the ins and outs of the purchase as ya go along

[@JBUNC]

Great video man! Keep crushing it.

[@theflippintoothfairyjackie5702]

I’m so happy when I see a new vid from you three 🐶 Great fun and informative.. thanks so much!

[@gordjohn2322]

Another wonderful video. I was almost to the end when I realized I'd already viewed it long ago. Still enjoyed it. Keep up the good work.

[@judyhall5294]

I just found and subscribed to you! Watching you guys and you inspired me to be consistent with reselling. Turning a hobby of shopping into a side hustle. Thanks keep on making content I’ve learned so much from you guys

[@rgraham1946]

First of all always puts a smile on MY face when I see Haley now smiling and really having a wonderful time you both are working together and making your business thrive … I’m a new great grandma by the way I can’t stop spreading the word … When I saw how long this video was today I was thrilled and made sure I wasn’t interrupted… yeppers… love ❤️ to you both keep it coming … n nothing but income to you $$$$ 😊…

[@gregwestover1748]

Have you considered Rubbermaid FastTrack shelving for you shoe storage? The system is sold at Lowes. You basically buy vertical bars that mount to your wall, then you buy shelf brackets that hook into the vertical bars, then a mesh shelf that sits on and connects to the brackets. It isn't the cheapest solution, but it will hold all of your shoes without having to cut any wood. I have used it in my closets for years and it is a really good system.

[@katieracine5954]

My husband Kevin and I had a suggestion for your shoe rack situation...cinder block/pavers and wood planks. Sturdy, spacious, modifiable and able to hold the quantity of shoes you typically have. Love watching you both!

[@daianaandrade3505]

Love these long videos!! 💕 thank you so much!

[@michaelcovington3801]

Nice Man! just starting selling through eBay and as a a amazon seller! so I love your channel and all the advice you give!

[@lizmoyer7448]

That bag is what most airline crew purchased. Good score they are sturdy.

[@alanburton5099]

Storage tip for shoes-check what size the average pair is as a square say 10" x 10" buy some double wall cardboard boxes at say 10" cubed and tape them together,I have a unit which is 80" tall x 96" wide and I can fit 72 pairs of shoes.If you tape it together in say blocks of 4 you will be amazed how strong and free standing it is.To be safe I added a couple of top brackets.Hey presto you have a multi-use pigeon hole rack.Alan.Nottingham.UK

[@bhenry4405]

Shoe storage: we just use plastic bins for loose (unboxed) shoe, like your lettered bins. Has the advantages of utilizing space better and keeping the dust off clean shoes. Boxed shoes simply get stacked on the same shelf. I like metro style racks best, since even when loaded the py can be equipped with casters to wheel around. Your new shelves are MDF (medium density fiberboard) aka Particle Board.

[@2AussieThrifters]

Thanks for taking us along for the weekend nice weekend of sales

[@dana44ism]

Good job guys! Thanks for sharing!

[@Quickslver99]

Looks like Hayley is learning quite quickly from the master. She looks like she enjoys it and her pictures that she takes makes the sale. Hopefully you are paying her well or she might open her own store lol.

[@LdyLarken]

OMGOSH!! I just notices you’re wearing a Goodwill T-shirt in this vid!😂😂😂

[@beckypetersen2680]

The shirt is great - but don't want or need one for myself - but it's perfect for you! I love the fact that Hayley (how do you spell her name, anyway?) is helping so much - glad she is helping you get those things all listed and I agree - getting clothes into your inventory is a good move, IMO. I know some things like Pendleton men's shirts - almost impossible to find anymore!

[@cathieslabaugh7841]

I found a great variety of boxes locally at a company called Grainger. It used to be an industrial supply business only but now individuals can buy there. I placed an order online and dropped by to pick them up when ready. Very competitive pricing and I liked no shipping expense.

[@davesrandomfinds3105]

Great video, awesome content and break down!

[@modandpopthrift1230]

you are thinking of OSB but OSB is much larger pieces of wood glued together what you have appears to be MDF or particle board

[@emilylyons1424]

Haha I saw your Dave Ramsey on the computer in the background. I love watching your videos and I love watching Dave Ramsey!

[@HairyTornado]

He's like the Jerry Springer of the middle class (with a financial focus) lol

[@o-n-o837]

Use shoe racks that hang on closet doors . They are made out of cloth or metal and hold 10 to 16 pairs . Your wall above your shoe shelves would be used and they don't stick out from the wall as far as your shelves . Down side you'll need a ladder .

[@kimmcdermott8247]

Love your videos! Very fun and informative!

[@rebacarmack8335]

The guy at the Post Office told me about using the two boxes. The pool noodle idea is fantastic.

[@kyndadraper5694]

I watch the whole video and I always find your videos entertaining and helpful

[@DBOW06]

I dig the longer videos !! Like watching these while I do eBay work

[@CHrisPetE056]

I just love watching you. I’m happy your wife was able to join the BIZ. You are smart and do this adventure as a business, so it’s a joy really to watch. I sell on POSHMARK and that’s all the side hustle I have time for. ✌🏼✌🏼 take care and stay healthy.

[@kimellis4659]

Shelf idea… cinder blocks on each end and one in the middle then a wood board on top of the blocks and repeat for the next shelf and so on

[@bhenry4405]

Your bin lettering system is a simpler, but similar system to mine, but one thing I do is pull a partially empty bin off the rack and have it open, over by my laptop to set items directly in as I list. Then when that one is full, I go get another with empty space and repeat. Having a bin I’m filling out of the rack and close at hand saves me steps carrying items to the bin rack each time.

[@Steve-OResells]

Awesome Video Josh. I have to order Some boxes from That place also. Take care man!!!

[@j-cubsden6603]

Side note. Those guitars usually come apart by a button or a screw near the neck and body. I used to have them when they were new

[@jn-merchandise9696]

Keep up the good work!!!

[@kristinapiscitello5680]

I'm a bit older than you both and just love you alls energy together. I'm new to the channel and will definitely be binge watching because I'm very interested in doing this myself.. When it comes to clothes or hats do you all steam the items before sending them or just let the person know It's as is how does one go about taking care of that end of things. Can you suggest the video that may be already touched on this I can go back and look at it. Thanks for putting out such a good video.

[@HairyTornado]

We clean everything that needs cleaning

[@kristinapiscitello5680]

@@HairyTornado Wow that was quick thank you guys for responding back so soon. Should I just use a steam wand or put it in the wash? Do you have any suggestions for a steam wand if that's what you use. I'm trying to get the hubby on this train as well hopefully he sees me doing well he'll jump on board as well.

[@vigerminaberrios4116]

For that price I need that suitcase Yes ❤ It’s nice that you have a big space now

[@BarlowBrigade]

Hey HT ..... Y You should turn your clubs upside down in bag before shipping. Most tour caddies do this...because most baggage handlers don't care about the clubs...just ssying....your wife is a great addition to your channel and content...y'all rock!!!!

[@HairyTornado]

Not sure what you mean? Upside down? With the heads inside the bag? I doubt they would fit like that

[@BarlowBrigade]

@@HairyTornado yes..they will fit...the grips will not snap off...the heads will...tempered steel and graphite are brittle...you well see, makes packaging easier also....

[@richardbarrow7498]

You can tell she is so motivated awesome

[@randyoflht]

I've had my travelpro for 8 years and use it every week. It's what the air crews use. Great find!

[@Dopetohopenet]

For golf clubs you can also custom make a box for it or wrap it with thick bubble wrap and then tape white paper to the bubble wrap. It'll take a little more time, but sometimes you have to be creative to get the job done.

[@crouchpotatoe]

I always get super excited to hear the outro lol hits me in the feels everytime 🤣

[@EdTheResellingRider]

Great video Josh. Of course saw the whole thing and thank you for all the tips you give. Maybe one day ill try golf clubs but i have no knowledge in it. See you for the next one.

[@ohiogremlin87]

I think it’s nice you do your business together!

[@juliawilson5314]

I'm addicted to your channel now. I have a question. What do you use to clean your shoes?

[@therealflippindeals7095]

I watched this video on my tv like I have been the past few videos. Remembered I can’t comment on the tv so here I am rewatching the video so you get that watch tv and I can comment!! I’m glad to see Hailey in the videos! She looks like she is enjoying it:)

[@budgetedgoods]

Really liked this video!! It had a little bit of everything.. 😊👍

[@Matmatt21]

Watching from Arkansas keep up the good work and new videos coming.

[@nateypie]

Thanks for sharing Josh! I'm going to reevaluate some of my listings and try out free shipping. Thank you!

[@HoosierCarnivore]

I do the same thing with shipping... I limit it to GSP & the lower 48 states, etc... but in addition to that I made $5, $10, $15 flat rate shipping fee profiles. So, for stuff under a pound it's usually free, jeans & shoes is $5, VCR's is $10, and large boxes of cookware sets or heavier/larger things gets $15. Doesn't cover all the costs, but I think it's better than eating it all or having to charge the buyer for all of it which could turn them off from buying it in the first place.

[@flexnfox5414]

Good job guys. Literally and actually..

[@gregbarkhamjr4308]

Josh, between you, GaryVee, and Froggy Flips. I can really see myself making something out of this flipping stuff. I’m doing this to be able to help pay off my wife’s student loans, and overall safe money and make money. First day in, me and my wife went to a estate sale and 4 yard sales, bought 2 vintage cameras for $7.50 a piece, flipping on eBay for $40 a piece. Bought a Apple Magic Mouse 2, listed, sold the same day for $40! Thank you for helping me stop worrying about this. Ready to make a change in my life

[@bevmerr]

Cool shipping tips for VCR and Golf Club drivers...Awesome

[@jasonscreativeadventures3900]

Hey Josh, I've been kinda prepackaging everything into whatever box or mailer that the items fit. I'm trying to have everything ready to just print labels and go. Part of the reason I'm dying this is because I've got absolutely kids that like to get into things. Having them prepackaged seems to deter them for now. I'm wanting to start a bin system but don't have an official spot to keep my stuff in yet. Ii just kinda took over the front dining room for the moment.

[@HairyTornado]

Pre-packing is fine it just takes up more space than we have at the the moment. And we get people that buy multiple items sometimes so if everything was pre-packed, we would have to open those items and re-pack them in a bigger box.

[@jasonscreativeadventures3900]

@@HairyTornado yeah I try not to completely tape or seal them up just in case that happens! Lol!

[@Llamathellegend]

I do the exact same thing with free shipping. And people always ask me "Why don't you charge them for the shipping?!" And I'm like " Well, I do...."

[@HairyTornado]

I'm glad someone understands lol

[@mannyaguilar67]

It’s so absurd for eBay to call it free shipping. There is no such a thing. It’s “shipping included” not free shipping. I rarely offer “free shipping”. i let the buyer pay what ever the actual shipping cost is to their location and I have the same money in my pocket no matter where it is going. People close to me (Midwest) may buy from me if the shipping is cheaper for them. Only time I offer “free shipping” is if almost all sellers with the same item are offering “free shipping”.

[@wandapearce2957]

Hello Josh and Haley; option for the shoe shelf, try Ikea's Omar system. Metal open shelving where you can add height or width with addition units and very stable.

[@mimipitts3839]

I have enjoyed it all! Love how Haley is picking up on women’s wear and things! Best of luck in that direction! You all have fun and be blessed!💖💖🙏🙏✌️🦴

[@alejandroruiz1081]

One thing that really helped me with my inventory with bulky and shoes is a Gaylord bins. Yes that’s the name but they hold so much and I have multiple of them in my garage and storage units, big time life saver!

[@genesis6966]

So much transparency…you are giving out your details.. wow.. you are super honest. May the lord almighty Jesus Christ bless you...from India

[@worpig]

Item's weight + 2lbs on items like VCRs/Boomboxes and other bulky/heavy items in the Calculated Shipping tool is all I'd do. Otherwise I'd do free shipping. Back in the old days of eBay they'd push Sellers to do Free Shipping (now they pushing Free Returns).. so Free Shipping got more traffic. After years of doing both, found out it doesn't matter. Just kept shipping on big items, for the reasons you mentioned to avoid issues on P.O. Boxes and long distances.

[@CaptFwiffo]

@@adammonahan687 Yep. Remember those days very well!!

[@melissa99435]

What about putting the shoes in boxes like you do in the guest room & have 2-3 boxes per shelf. Or putting a metal rack like the opposite wall and doing the boxes as well.

[@ahodes100]

One of the only creators where I can enjoy an entire 40-minute long video. Keep up the great work. Happy Sale-ing :)

[@susanhagen9505]

I use to watch Zena every week. Loved that show

[@emilywaala5247]

Hey guys, I have very limited space for storing shoes and I found some "shoe slot organizers" at my local bins store. I loved them so much I ordered more on amazon. They allow you to slide one shoe under the other and double your storage space. You can find 20 packs for $24-$29. They might not be the cheapest solution, but they really helped. Just thought I'd mention. Have a great day!

[@big_drift9227]

Awesome sales! Thank you for the S/O!!

[@albertoknotdejesus1765]

Love the video & that goodwill shirt..

[@danielalaniz3155]

Great video 📹 My wife and I have a saying, Better together ❤!

[@geneeddleman2132]

I haven't done a lot of Ebay in the past year, but used to do motorcycle parts full time. But if I'm not mistaken, a couple of years ago, it came out that Ebay's search engine was giving priority to 'free shipping' items. If you looked it seemed to be true, too. Don't know if that's changed or not, but worth thinking about when you create a listing.

[@kilnntime2953]

Shoe storage , have you checked a used fixture store? There is one in Raleigh , I know its a ways from you but also I know when I lived in Georgia there were several there I used to buy from so I am sure SC has those also.

[@chhook949]

Just WOW Great Video Great Content We All Learn & Get Entertained by the Tornadoes! Keep doing what your doing! LOVE the shirt need more Mose at his resort park along with drone footage!! be Well&Safe and Stay Blessed!

[@pampamfried3755]

I love seeing how much Haily has grown since she first joined you full time. She is a lot more confident in her sourcing, has taken over listing, and is getting more comfortable on camera (you should let her talk a little more😃) Y'all make a great team

[@HairyTornado]

She can talk as much as she wants. She just doesnt like to. It's not about me "letting" her talk. It's about me not shoving the camera in her face and forcing her to do something she doesnt feel comfortable doing.

[@pampamfried3755]

@@HairyTornado I'm sorry if you took that as a rude comment. I truly was teasing because she kept talking when you were talking. I truly do love seeing your teamwork and seeing how much she seems to be enjoying it. I really am sorry Josh no disrespect meant.

[@angelabstractart6168]

Perhaps a local shoe store has older racks for sale. That new rack that you bought might do the trick for taller boots. Good on you, Haley! Sell those clothing items! Cottage core is quite the rage right now, best of luck to you!

[@miserrsps]

Keep making this weekend videos please

[@NewtypeChild6]

Dangit, that Shrimp ornament is cool!!!

[@franksmith2629]

Nice tip on the pool noodles to cushion items. TY I ship small packages and my OCD makes me put clear tape over the shipping labels to help from peeling off. Its worth the extra peace of mind. Good Show. :)

[@HairyTornado]

If you use a thermal printer you can't put tape over the labels because it will activate the heat ink stuff and turn the labels all black

[@franksmith2629]

@@HairyTornado I have only used a regular one but have seen what you mean with supermarket receipts and lottery tickets in my shirt pocket turning black.