1000 Sales on Whatnot - Here's what we've learned

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

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[@rhondasilva4902]

I tried to have my first whatnot show on Friday but I had to end the show because I could not figure out how to run a item at all.. I didn't preload any pics nor do I want to .. How do I run each item as I go ..please and thank you

[@juliescott3818]

I love your interaction, and your drive ! My husband and I used to have that same drive. We had all kinds of "side hustles" in the 41 years of our marriage. When he died 17 years ago, I haven't been motivated to do that anymore, but I really enjoy watching your show. Keep up the good work !!!

[@reachyouteachyou4649]

Get up its time hes watching its time get up

[@amycpaine]

As a buyer on whatnot, it’s definitely a platform where I want things for super cheap for myself or to resell. I enjoy watching the storage unit ones since there’s a bit of everything. Congrats on your new baby!

[@wonderbag55]

Love your honesty. Just signed up My first show is today at 5:00 and yes I'm nervous. I have subscribed so I can learn from you as I go. Thanks.

[@olgas4645]

You can try sending the cloths to thred up since they’re good brands and they’ll do the selling for you

[@73filmfactory]

I go to goodwill on Sundays they have tags with certain colors where the item is 89 cents. Sell under vintage clothing. You can easily make 10 times your money. Men's jeans sell the best and Nike shirts

[@gasman14787]

I think you need bigger sizes. Small or extra small is not good. Young folks like big clothing, baggie almost falling off better than tight or fitting. Also, I think for a new seller sudden death is a killer on your chance to increase the bids. People are afraid to bid on sudden death. Once you have a big following try sudden death again. Also, pictures and listing items helps to sell so people know what you have and prepare to bid on those items. Please watch Treasure Hunting with Jebus. He and his wife Amber are so organized and make big sells on storage units (used stuff making more money than your new stuff and they get a lot of large and extra large sizes). Best of luck...we are rooting for you!

[@pamlovaas2835]

Appreciate you sharing your experience with all of us.

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

😊😊

[@richsmith4363]

I often watch Hairy Tornado on KZbin and he is a big supporter of Whatnot. I’ve wondered if I should just try it. Hearing the pros/cons from your experience has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@joy-115]

You guys are so sweet sharing all this information! Really enjoy watching your videos

[@crgflgr]

Love it! Looks like tons of work but you guys have such cool ideas. Miss you lots!

[@chc33-SouthSideMike]

Great show and recap. Thanks for sharing keep going!

[@ChrisRampersad]

I was thinking Poshmark for clothing as well, especially the brands you had. Of course then its waiting to sell. Good job you guys, interesting to see what works on whatnot

[@jllopez555]

I love ❤️ the wall design behind you guys! I take it Sarah did that? How much to come to Phoenix & do a whole wall for me..🎉

[@510Books]

Wow, this video just reaffirms why I did not like selling on Whatnot when I did it briefly several years ago.

[@robertheld4947]

Great video, sorry the clothes didn't work out but keep at it, you learn and grow from your mistakes even though sometimes they can be costly!! Have a great Holiday season.

[@tjlovelady]

We’ve been dipping our toes into clothing on whatnot is what I’ve found is that we have to start the items at the minimum we’d like to make and run items at 15 seconds so that we can run at least 3 items per minute. I’ve found clothing is about volume and constantly having Piece running as people pop in and out. We also do electronics so I feel your pain with the shipping 😅

[@rippinaddictzz4320]

Hi, where do you find clothing pallets? What’s a good source? Thank you.

[@otisandbruceshow1808]

8.35 Bucks to ship! I have seen that. That means Whatnot is taking a slice of that shipping cost. My average shipping on eBay is about 6 bucks and that is what I pay. I do not sell products with plus shipping. I include shipping. Whatnot is taking part of that shipping cost and pocketing it

[@shawnhaynes8804]

I have enjoyed your shows and have benefited from them. I also appreciate your candor today. I would love to do amazon but do not social media...but I review everything now for free! Continued blessings.

[@loribradley8234]

The people I follow that do well source at yard sales and thrift stores where they pay $1 or $2 a piece.

[@liezelhoule7788]

Thanks guys! I sell plants and I had a great success. I move 70+ plants 🪴 each show. I have to take a break because I got overwhelmed with packaging and also I still have to run my small business/ online store. Local businesses. But I am trying to get back again. But I noticed that lot more seller than since I first started. I always watch other seller and people are paying $1 for a plant. Wish me luck on getting back!!

[@PatDees]

In the back end when your doing the shipping orders you cand see what they paid - I will say its cheaper then what I would pay to ship through paypal. It can be confusing . simple 1st 5 lbs $8.35 - after that another $8.35 but people need to understand if your getting cheaper (the item) then shipping should be understood . My issue is ASP is too low.

[@JordanGosslien]

We do indoor plants and succulents and just passed the 1000 in less then 3 weeks

[@susanreynolds8266]

wow how did you get such a big following

[@JordanGosslien]

I have 288 flowers right now but I just keep doing three lives a week and I always at least do one promote every live.

[@PatDees]

I been selling on whatnot the last year with really pushing the last 4 months - its a grind . Having a following that you can leverage from social media does help. But typically most stuff is 50% cheaper on whatnot - yeah I sold toys and donated the money to buy more toys for tots. Small items and better when it comes to shipping and not losing money on shipping. I have made some videos about this. enjoying your video .

[@julieagain]

I think y’all would have done better with clothes if yall would have bought a target pallet. It’s an every person instead of a specific audience. If you find a Nike or Disney pallet it’s a much better pallet

[@louisshort1742]

Where can I buy pallets?

[@B1990R]

Thank you I lost money in shipping trying to ship large bed blankets .now I have to try custom shipping profiles . Not even whatnot customer service couldn’t help

[@Kisoie]

where do you get your stuff?

[@Cnwcollectibles]

8.35 is flate rate and it goes for any flate rate box or package you can use

[@keneppink7272]

Where did you get the Price is Right background?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

We painted it!

[@keneppink7272]

@@JAMIEANDSARAH was that your inspiration?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

@@keneppink7272 yea we projected it on the wall 😊

[@jenaton5767]

🖐️ High Fives to you both on such a transparent video- I just can not bring myself to try WN because I know unless u have a huge social following the beginning is very painful….and also it seems to be mostly a reseller buying base so stuff mostly sells cheap. In my experience you need to have a knowledge base on brands and what’s worth picking up so a retailers reject pallet on low recognition brands would be such a bad idea. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@schnitzelschnizel9448]

How do you sell stuff on Amazon?!

[@michaelc6817]

I think the key to auctions on any platform is having a huge audience to better get matches of person(s) to item.

[@barbknight7803]

Really interested in the AZ crash course, but wondering how “heavy” the social media part is. I have my personal account that I’m on all the time & started an account for my resale side, but haven’t done a lot for that, yet

[@ChrisieCouncil]

I think you need more followers bidding. It’s going to take time to build up enough people. More marketing your sales? For clothing, Poshmark or a similar venue for reselling clothes seems better? I bought 2 electrical things from you your last sale, shipment was good…price was reasonable-I’m super happy with my purchase! Praying God blesses you for all your hard work!

[@stevevash4772]

When you compared eBay to Whatnot and said they sell much faster on whatnot but for way less, perhaps they would sell pretty quick on eBay too if they were priced that cheap. Maybe it's even easier because no building a following, no giveaways.. Something to think about it

[@almighty__twin3763]

They see the shipping at the bottom whatnot once you start the auction

[@plantlove4me]

It only goes by weight only. You don’t need to worry about the 12x12x12 unless you are going flat rate. I never use flat rate. I only put each item in at a min of 1lb because anything under 1lb will be ground. I sell plants tho so I don’t want ground. Again you only have to worry about weight. It’s like FB marketplace.

[@fuschiacouch1287]

I hope pray it gets better for you soon .

[@debstauffer2716]

Do the pallets of mail returns ,so many in a box 8 to 10 for 80 bucks. People buy them up online.

[@jodigilson]

What is the name of your whatnot store??

[@cherylsalinas1548]

I would think that you all did much better with the other things you did. Everyone is doing whatnot it seems. Remember you are trying to “work” less and make more. You will figure it out. ❤

[@rosejones4832]

How do you get to your ebay store?

[@keshabarochia9730]

I am cannot see options of giveaway can anyone help me out ? Is it not available for new seller ?

[@MediaBrainwashDOTcom]

When you create an item during a show, you can choose to do a giveaway instead of an auction. Push the store button toward the lower right. Looks a little like a mushroom. Did my first sale yesterday and hoping to refine my processes.

[@jaslyngarcia9628]

getting pallets right away was not a great way to get inventory. Going to the goodwill bins or going to yard sales and things like that will get you cost of goods which helps a lot. Larger sizes important. just because a brand is "good" or higher value it mean every item will sell for a good profit. Size, style, of clothing items are factors that are going to matter and not just the brand.

[@MaverickResale]

Where do you source pallets

[@alynchllc]

Hey I just started selling on whatnot and I’m wondering about buyers scamming , for instance they claim they never received the item and I don’t get that money until they say they do correct ? So I’m out of the money and the item at that point correct ?

[@danielstevens6864]

Precious metal are the best group to get into

[@lenlavigne8439]

I love your videos!

[@frankpumpkin2350]

What fees do they charge per sale %

[@sofiafarah6842]

8%

[@4904jk]

Serious question. I cannot get anyone to answer. Where do you buy these pallets? I’ve tried to google it but not finding anything. If not comfortable answering the question can you PM me? I’m desperately trying to find ‘where to buy luxury brand pallets’

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Message is in instagram and we’ll send you our contact

[@4904jk]

Okay. Thank you!

[@petvet2004]

What do you tell potential buyers (particularly on sites like eBay or FB Marketplace) when they ask where you got something or why you're selling? I've had people ask "Why don't you just return it to the store?" I don't know if I should tell them I'm reselling from a return auction because then they may lowball me or just want to do the same themselves.

[@eagleeye2427]

Just say…you are testing out different marketplaces.

[@W0lfReaper]

Whatnot: Basically, QVC on an app?

[@MakenziBerg]

Wait that top is mad cute, do you still have it?

[@WeaverStyle]

Why are you not selling on WhatNot anymore?

[@cherscav70]

You’d be better off selling the clothes on Poshmark.

[@jodigilson]

Incorporate your clothes by doing a piece every 10 or20 items

[@tristenshaddix9520]

Can you explain taxes for me I have been selling for the past 6 months and have been trying to figure it out and seeing how there is two of you I am in the same boat as it is me and my brother but do you both just file the same 1099k? Any advice or help is appreciated and great video!

[@showgirlsaroundtheworlddancer]

Sellers don't usually advise on taxes because it's illegal. Just go to a real CPA that is your best bet. There are a couple of legal tax people on you tube that do reseller taxes.

[@resinzenart]

Stay Away From Whatnot is my advice. Bad for buyers and sellers. Changing clasps to different designers, sourcing from Temu, adding new "vintage looking" pieces in with supposed estate lots. Items arriving broken or not at all. I try not to get WN involved in those cases but when the sellers encourage me to, I receive a full refund...not just on 1 piece, but the whole order. Then the sellers hate you! Sellers buying back and forth from each other. It's an expensive social event. Wanted to support women owned businesses, but I'm done. Overpriced everything you can buy on eBay with a guarantee for much less. I should do a psa. Dogs barking, cats and kids sitting on display tables...it's a hot mess.

[@laceyloo2u]

She should sell clothes and you sell electronics.

[@vm792]

You guys ever have a drink?

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

Some tips have to come from someone who learned the hard way, eh?

[@JAMIEANDSARAH]

Yup! Just keeping it real with you all!

[@laurareeves1997]

Not sure if you all ever watched or heard of Hairy Tornado on KZbin or Whatnot but be and his wife Hailey sell on there and may be able to get tips from them or their videos.

[@dcgaming6898]

well here's what I learned from your video and the fact that you didnt do much more what n ot content. Whatnot is not worth it lmao.

[@Wiggleswithgiggles]

So sick of being interrupted by this ad get a damn job and do some work

[@cookshackcuisinista]

Donate the clothing to a woman shelter!