Jan 21st Is Going To Lead Some To Quit Ebay

[@ginakemple1892]

I am an ebay buyer. I have bought hundreds of items. If i want it i really dont care how much the shipping is. I have never returned anything. I just want all you sellers to know we exist. Dont give up. Someone out there wants what you are selling

[@Jennaweeks61]

That's really great to know, I appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Thank you very much 😊❤

[@Djnsportscards]

Thank you ❤

[@craigwolf9916]

People only buy video games that are half price....facts

[@leithsquires1846]

You are a very extinct breed of customer these days. wish everyone was like you.

[@mariemello2434]

Glad people like you exist, I feel you because I am the same way as an eBay buyer.

[@ryanbruder708]

As a buyer, paying for shipping doesn’t deter me from purchasing an item. I look at the shipping cost as a small fee that saves me time and gas. It is absolutely worth paying in my opinion.

[@dbs7309]

If only all buyers looked at it that way!

[@JillsNew]

The constant increases by USPS changed how I do business years ago by not offering "free" shipping. It's far easier to charge actual shipping than to alter prices each time there is an increase. It's silly to quit altogether, it affects everyone equally.

[@bennystratton7734]

1000% it's always been plus shipping sorry im old school and will always feel it's the buyers responsibility (they don't have many but this is on!)

[@PodunkPicker]

I have offered free shipping on Mercari on certain items because their rates over 3lbs are ridiculous then ship using Pirateship. Ebay its all calculated shipping. Occasionally I do flat rate for a book maybe.

[@DavidGregoire_]

I live in Canada and we've seen about 15% increase on rates in the last 3 years maybe. People will still pay to get the stuff delivered if sold at the right price. Forces me to be a better picker and source my stuff at lower prices but also being more careful with sell through. Shipping the to US is still a rate nightmare though.

[@bennystratton7734]

@@PodunkPicker it's because mercari does dimensional shipping so for a 4 pound item because of the size your paying 10 pound rates same thing with usps and ups if you hit a certain size I think it's currently over 21 inches your going to get what ebay and ups call a Ballon rate or oversized rate I'm old school and I Believe it's the buyers responsibility to pay shipping nonmatter what if it's a large item like an instrument, stereo receiver or sewing machine and you package it well (meaning box inside a box) shipping is going to be $100 or more but again if the buyer wants it it's there responsibility to pay shipping I akwats yell buyers who complain about shipping if you don't want to pay $100 or more for shipping buy it in person or from a seller closer to your zip code buyers need to stop being babied and realize shipping is expensive this is actual cost to ship your item and it's your responsibility as a buyer to pay that shipping period end of story

[@ohno1017]

Bolo: found a laz boy recliner on the curb for trash. Unplugged the remote control. Sold 289$ in 2 days. Free money

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Nice

[@sandyewald2933]

You sold the remote control for $289?

[@vickiolson1198]

I use calculated shipping across the board. My sales are better than they have been in years, and I chalk it up to consistency in listing the same number of items every day. I use drafts and scheduled listings so that I can schedule listings days before they are to be actually listed. I do six items a day that are end and sell similar of my oldest inventory, and I do six brand new listings a day, so 12 in total. I started the dedication to consistency in late October, and since then, I have only had one day without a sale. Right now, I am averaging $130 in gross sales per day.

[@bennystratton7734]

1000% agreed here ebay algorithm loves consistency!

[@ScottieLynch-j9h]

I also do end and sell similar everyday now along with my new listings. I have found in many cases items we have had on inventory a long time sell within a few days of doing this. I sold an item today in just a few hours after end and sell similar. We can say from our end yes this works.

[@bennystratton7734]

@@ScottieLynch-j9h like wise here after years of hearing about always thinking it was just this gimmick i can say after doing this daily (only to items that are going to be automatically ending and relisting anyway so some days there are 100's some days there are 1000's but there only being ended and sold similar once per month) but doing this my impressions and page views have increased 60% over the previous month and sales have increased 50% i have only been doing this since Dec 1st but as they saying goes if its not broken dont fix it ill continue to do this daily until it no longer has any effect (hopefully that day will never come)

[@ClutterBuster8042-m3n]

What is the difference between end and sell similar and delist/relist?

[@ClutterBuster8042-m3n]

How do you handle measurements when you are listing when you don’t know what size and how much packing will be needed until you actually make the sell and put all the stuff in a box? On weight I always add up and if it’s something that I know needs to be bubble wrapped more than usual I will add 2-3 extra ounces to the weight. But putting the box measurements is my nemesis.

[@laurikane7326]

My son works for UPS. They were gonna strike if they didn't come to an agreement by the end of month (July 2023). One of the things he received was a $5 an hour raise. That has to has some effect on shipping costs going up.

[@tcthepackrat]

The crookedest thing the post office did was include insurance in postage, it's a racket

[@theretiredbartender88]

They lost 2 of my packages, one in November and one in December. I got my money back on both very easy. However, I had 3 packages have Damaged items( and I pack things very well). All those total loss for me.

[@pmetzler5443]

I just got one of those msgs about house # not on pkg. I did not respond at all! thank you for touching on topic.

[@JohnnyLightningV10]

#1 rule going forward dont sell items that costs less than shipping costs. Once you hit that barrier people will take advantage of it and hit you with returns.

[@enigmanate]

Great video! Everything you said is spot on. The increase in costs when you run a business is completely normal and expected. And if 5% makes anyone quit their business, I'd bet that wasn't their only issue. Keep up the good work!

[@seymourwrasse3321]

what profit margin are you getting?

[@ivangies6314]

5%or even 10% increase on shipping wont make me stop selling on e bay . I don't like it , but usually cost has to increase in most businesses. Not many businesses drop their prices every year!!😎 Lol Thanks Kevin, enjoyed the video.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

@@ivangies6314 it will price some products out of the market of some buyers

[@Iloveloosefigures]

Very valid

[@Iloveloosefigures]

I dig your set up!

[@MARKEJ67]

I think some E-Bay KZbinrs are causing newer sellers to leave reselling. These influencers talk about net sales, but seldom actual profits. For Example: I made $72.000 this year. My family and fiends think that's great. In actuality after fees, shipping and sourcing I make 2-4 grand profit per month. This is basically minimum wage when you break it down by hour.. I put about 4-5 hours a day, six days a week into my store. For me this works because I'm retired with no debt.

[@CommonwealthPicker]

The numbers you provided here are far more than minimum wage by my calculations. 30-40 dollars an hour. Good for you.

[@bennystratton7734]

Actually 99.9% of youtube reselling content creators only mention gross numbers not net numbers you have to call them out on it and remind them and there viewers that the numbers are gross which means diddly poo the number that means everything is Net

[@CommonwealthPicker]

@@bennystratton7734 I think I’ve mentioned this at least 50 times.

[@la6136]

That amount of money is great for 4-5 hours of work per day. A lot of people have to work two jobs to make that much for way more hours.

[@johnathin0061892]

2-4 grand a month is not minimum wage. Where I live a person can live pretty well on 4k a month.

[@briansanderson827]

I am in Canada - Shipping to you (through ebay) is a lot cheaper than the US shipping to Canada - so with your costs going up it actually helps me quite a lot :)

[@higgs3040]

This is somewhat true as I can ship a record to the states for around 13.00 CND on the other hand it costs about 23.00 to ship it in Canada one province over. The US can ship cheaper to Canada as well.

[@Rose39M]

But some USA sellers choose to not ship cheaper. I saw someone shipping a sewing Pattern to Canada for 29 dollars Canadian. This is ridiculous. I just saw a glass bowl I happened to be researching shipping for 60 dollars to Canada when I can ship it to the USA for under 30 dollars. I think some sellers are ripping off buyers with their shipping fees. ​@@higgs3040

[@freetimeflip6438]

Also quebec when you stumble on brands they cant buy online or in stores anymore. Its gonna get better as more companies pull out.

[@lockercrazy8105]

We buy storage units and go through everything and list good items. We take stuff to flea markets. I enjoy selling on eBay.

[@judylangford-zambito8569]

Hi Kevin. I have received several of those messages about packages not able to be delivered. Thankfully I always deleted them as I was not expecting any packages. Amazing what these scammers think of.

[@w8what575]

U know where they get a lot of the phone numbers they constantly send those scammer texts too? The local police departments! I had no idea they were allowed to sell out information for a profit but they do…I couldn’t figure out who was selling the information that I had my phone number in…the only place was a call to the police department about some stray dogs…otherwise no one has the current number I have…turns out they sell our data…bs

[@HappyOne14]

I use calculated shipping exclusively. The difference between discounted and calculated most covers the Ebay fees on shipping - no profit/no loss for me.

[@Project2013B]

Canada Post is currently extending it's Christmas prices for shipping parcels which ranges from 8 to 12 bucks for most stuff I ship in a 6x6x6 box. Each time I buy the shipping label through eBay, Canada Post reminds me of the regular price which is typically DOUBLE what I just quoted.

[@mikeyncali]

So do you have all sellers at yard sales sign a receipt for the purchase to resell it cause if we are getting a 1099 then that just more cost of goods

[@rebeccarose2346]

Thank you for reading the USPS text ur receiving online..I also, received 2 them and they have scared me alot...I have not opened any of them. because I was waiting to show someone.. I was going to take my phone in to the local office or to verizon and let them look at it. I am quite elderly and do no get around to well, that's the only reason I havent been there and its hard to catch my postal carrier. Again, Thank U for mentioning it, as I feel ur honest and are up on all this tech stuff that comes in my phone with the work u do. I feel much better and will not be opening any of them

[@reneealanis1094]

Ha! After watching your video I received that text message from "USPS" - the link was funny looking as well. Thanks for the helpful information you always give out.

[@Zack_Shaw]

I'm pretty new to reselling. 2 months in. 35 items sold. But...we just charge shipping. Using calculated shipping every time. I feel like this completely negates every complaint I've heard voiced from resellers in videos. I don't understand why so much work and or worry comes from the shipping aspect with an option like that on the table. 🤷‍♂️

[@christophersantos6719]

What was the app mentioned in the video for the person who sells video games? Thank you for your help in advance.

[@carolc.1334]

Most of the items I sell are under $25, and yes, sometimes the shipping is higher than the sales price, but I still make lots of sales.

[@advnturrr]

i only get those text messages when my sent packages go a certain route east towards Georgia and it’s usually after it goes through a certain USPS facility. Also it’s always an iMessage from an icloud email address, never an actual phone number. I knew from the first time it was a scam and since it occurs at that certain point on one direction it has me wondering if someone on the inside working there is trying to scam from that facility??

[@ncdawn1]

No I am just getting started in the last couple months but doesn't deter me from going forward. Everything is going up, I know my groceries are up a whole lot more than 5%, Going forward and listing even more!! I buy at good prices so I can adjust and still make money

[@crow4130]

I am a newbie and found you a couple months ago. I love ypur show ! You have heloed me a lot. Thank you for all you do!!

[@DustyTeachesArt]

I got one of those scam text messages and I started laughing since I use to work for the post office..lol

[@MrSadie123]

I have always passed shipping increases along to the customer anyway, I may absorb a little at first until customers get used to it but I always pass it right along. TFS Friend

[@bennystratton7734]

1000% only way to stay in business its how I have stayed in business for 25 years of full time reselling 95% is plus shipping unless it's flat or small and under 1lbs then it's either $7 for the first light weight item free each additional or if the item is flat and light and over $50 it ships free

[@Hdc2390]

I'm definitely not a conspiracy theorist but, if I were the govt probably wants to make it difficult for people to survive so they'll have to go out and work for businesses. If the USPS did a better job and stopped trying to make a huge profit like a corporate business instead of the govt service they are they wouldn't have to raise the prices so often. They need to get rid of dejoy he's ruining the Post Office. Plus it's an election year.

[@LMicheleS]

My 82 year old mom has gotten those messages as well as my partner. Thankfully, I've instilled enough paranoia with them that they usually call me first before clicking through. I told them it was a scam and they deleted the message. Oh and re shipping, I just don't do free shipping...for various reasons. I find that using calculated shipping works best for me with a small S&H charge on top (generally between .40 and .75 cents.) Thank you for the video!

[@harryhumstone3149]

Good thing for me Kevin is I do not use the post office I have FedEx UPS and the post office within walking distance of each other I choose UPS and FedEx I avoid the post office almost at all cost. Great video thanks for Sharon and thanks for the info

[@charlesschmitt2989]

I also allow the flat rate shipping cost I assign ride until the items sales. I adjust the way I promote and accept offers.

[@Kelly-nd3cz]

My mom just received one of those texts messages from UPS; I’m like oh crunch tell me you didn’t respond for she’s elderly. Thankfully she zapped it, she maybe elderly yet intelligent even to know better.😊

[@marycarlson8837]

I used to use flat rate shipping exclusively, but then I realized I was consistently underestimating shipping, and losing money. Plus it took too much time to adjust prices for things that are all different. So I moved to calculated shipping and I spend more time listing new things instead of editing old ones. I do have another account where the items are all the same weight, and so flat rate is the way to go there.

[@BamaJaybirdResell]

Great video Kevin!! Just wanted to thank you for all the videos and the work you put into them. I too am a former teacher of 18 years that resigned over the summer to take care of my mom and do eBay full time. The information you have provided me over the last few years has been invaluable to me and was a big inspiration behind my decision. I also started doing a KZbin channel a few months back and have enjoyed the new challenge as well as the opportunity to continue trying to teach and help others in this arena. Keep doing what you do and God bless you and your family!!

[@J3Ramos23]

I recently canceled an order. Am I wrong, a customer purchased a $20 golf club and lives in Hawaii. The shipping would have been $100-$115 dollars. Am I wrong for canceling order? What would you do?

[@barbershop5418]

I have gotten a few of those phishing/shipping messages over the past couple of months. Only trust shipping related messages sent from the platform you’re listing originated from. Thank you for brining this to light Commonwealth.

[@dunderwood1000]

I have been receiving them from USPS, UPS & FEDEX. Get them all the time.

[@uwsupergirl]

I sell a lot of media so I can't really beat Media Mail for shipping via USPS. I'll probably focus more on smalls though with postage increases. I rarely choose UPS or FedEx because of the issues with them charging a lot more than you were quoted when you print out the label. Plus, in my rural area, drop-off for UPS or FedEx is minimum 15 miles one way. For me, that's about 1.5 gallons of gas- so will cost me about $3.97 right now. That's NOT a feasible option for most of my shipping unless I'm doing other errands in a nearby town.

[@trinasthings]

I’m not a seller, I buy things for personal use but watch a lot resellers & find what y’all do to be interesting. Good information to know.

[@DeeEll86442]

Is it better to sell lower priced items in lots to make up for fees and shipping costs?

[@shibby1965]

I have changed all my shipping. I offer USPS Priority and Ground Select and let the buyer choose. So far it is working out well for me.

[@dunderwood1000]

I always use calculated shipping unless it is a very heavy item. Then I will use Flat Rate or switch to UPS OR FedEx.

[@bennystratton7734]

Funny I'm just the opposite I do everything under 1lbs $6 flat rate over 1lbs calculated even heavy and large items but for heavy and large items I give buyers the choice between all three major shipping carriers

[@loviedebiasio8864]

love watching flipper and picking channels when I working on my ebay and doing listing and shipping

[@mitzimilligan4596]

What is the weight limit on Ground Advantage?

[@joelr5160]

Got a package text message yesterday. I market it with AT&T as spam and deleted it. We live in Houston Texas so I use calculated shipping. I pass the eBay shipping discount along to the user but then add $1 for handling (pays for the box, tape, bag, time, etc.). My calculated shipping costs are the same to east and west coast. Obviously. ZIP codes in the middle of the US are a little cheaper.

[@thedailygrind-m70]

I just use calculated with Ground advantage as the first choice and then ship priority if it's closer/cheaper. This way I never had to worry about postal increases and I like the people living closer to me seeing the cheapest rates.

[@chantillyvintage]

I do the same and it’s been working great.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Yes. I often used to make this point as it is a very good point. But I also think it deters large portions of folks a long way away from buying. If you live near large populations it can work. I would not suggest that at all for west coast folks however bc 2/3 or the population is on the east coast.

[@chantillyvintage]

@@commonwealthflipper I guess I’m lucky because I’m in Oklahoma so very centrally located. And Lately I’ve noticed most of my sells are in California, Florida and Maryland for some reason. Strange how things cycle that way. When I fist started selling 5 months ago, most of my sells were in Texas and Tennessee. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@petesnyder6281]

Won't cause me to quit at this point. You just have to get the best deal through all services.

[@pturner1971]

Hey Kevin! Just saying hi been forever since I commented but always have you and a couple of others on in the background while working. Appreciate the relevant content as always and won't tease you about a click bait title :) shipping increases is why I never offer free shipping like I used to when I first started. Best to you and your family in 2024, take care.

[@edmen818]

UPS and FedEx has price increases yearly .. I have an account on both and I get a yearly notification about the increases

[@lucyboosmom]

Thank you for selling the vintage Tupperware even if it isn't the biggest money maker. As a Tupperware lover and a new viewer, I'll be checking out the Tupperware in your ebay store. ☺

[@GratefulDadATX]

I get those messages from ups and fed ex every day, and have been for at least a year, now. Never click on those, such an obvious scam. I did, however, win the lottery in Nigeria, so I'll be checking that out...

[@joycedudzinski9415]

I was offered to put 15 million dollars in my bank account by a Nigerian prince. I promptly deleted that.

[@CM0211]

I do a variety of shipping depending on price, weight and competing sellers. I offer free shipping on jewelry, some light weight clothing and other 3 oz items that I know I easily roll costs in. I think people like that. I am going to look into flat rate shipping. I had a few questions during December about calculated to California - we are in NJ so it was high. I think Pirate Ship has a shipping calculator

[@FlippinMatt]

I do calculated shipping, so I don't have to go in and change anything if USPS increases rates. 👌🏻

[@commonwealthflipper]

You could use flat rate shipping rules and just change the rule when it goes up. Takes 2 min. Or your way is fine too

[@FlippinMatt]

@commonwealthflipper That sounds like a lot of work, sir.

[@junkstorejunky8394]

If you change the shipping amount in your rule, does it update all of your current listings with that rule?

[@PodunkPicker]

Shipping increase have happened many times over the years and we just need to look at ways to reduce our cost for shipping. This includes changing shipping supply suppliers or source more free shipping supplies. I recycle as much shipping materials as I can.

[@paulneron375]

Shipping should be paid directly by the buyer where the buyer chooses, service, duration of time,etc. Let the costs show on the phone or computer. Our responsibility would be to have our items in a box and weighed out and as close as possible to ship ASAP. How does prime pull this off through their subscription.

[@Pigstarpatch]

We have a little bit of everything, Have some vintage clothing we need to figure out how we are going to take pictures and list.

[@PodunkPicker]

I shipping using the three major carriers to help reduce the cost to buyers.

[@Angelica71771]

Hi Kevin:) Love your videos. I've learned a lot watching you for a while! You are very organized with your business. How do you keep track of expenses for your business for when tax time rolls around? Purchases at garage sales, thrift shops, supplies, gas spent, etc.

[@GiselaBise]

Not sure how Kevin handles it, I keep small notebook in car for yard sale and flea mkt purchases, receipts for gas and write down mileage on the receipt. Thrift stores just keep receipts. Keep ur receipts for supplies that are purchased at a store, save email confirmations for any supplies purchased online. There's a lot more for write-offs, ur accountant can help with that at tax time, or Google list of write-offs for small business

[@Angelica71771]

@@GiselaBise Thank you 😊 That was very helpful!

[@Cheri12345]

Wow,good to know,thanks 🦋

[@larythemailman6359]

I’ve been doing house cleanouts as a side hustle for quite some time, so my debt pile hasn’t cost me anything. As I start my head first slide into retirement in May, sourcing will become a different animal. Have you ever bought in bulk from a wholesaler or the like?

[@flippinwithamy3397]

I like to guess the shipping amount. I’m usually right, give or take a little. I’ve been screwed with calculated shipping. If I have to pay an extra dollar or 2, it’s okay. Oh. I sold my first flag. Exciting.

[@GratefulDadATX]

Same here- calculated charges 9 bucks when I can ship for 6, so I no longer use calculated shipping, I use a flat rate. 80% of the time, my rate covers the tape, bubble or paper wrap, and time. I rarely pay for boxes, NextDoor and FB marketplace are great for free used boxes.

[@PreinstalledWindows]

I'm getting interested in reselling on eBay and am planning my inventory system. I have very large space for inventory and want to be organized from the start. What sort of advice would you give in regards to stocking inventory that is inconsistent in size and weight? And restocking? What software do you use to keep track of stock for picking to create fastest picking times? How do u know bins are not full while listing and preparing stock to be stored?

[@katiekoppenhafer1995]

For your Q/A: I’ve been reselling on Poshmark for a year as a retirement gig. I live full time in an RV and travel throughout the country. I would like to start selling on eBay. What kind of shipping model would you recommend for my business when I don’t know where I’ll be in the country when I ship an item? I was considering USPS Priority. Thank you in advance and thank you for the awesome content. Both enjoyable and educational!

[@BloomByCC]

I remember 5:27 you picking that up in a basement... ?... And you talked about how blockbuster would ding you for not rewinding... About a year ago?

[@tiptongn9]

I love watching your channel, I’ve been watching for a while now, but this video reminded me of Adh Dave, because you just can’t stand still, I’m dizzy from watching you! Please try to stand still. I don’t mind when you go to the back to pull an item, however when you just keep going back and forth, I have to quit watching, or get dizzy! I do love see your puppy dog and your kitty cats! And love seeing your kids. I don’t change my prices, I figure , everything changes and you better just get used to it. Every time I click onto eBay it seems like something has changed, that’s life, right? Roll with it! Anyway thanks for all your great info, keep on picking 😂Thanks so much. G. From Texas

[@dace2150]

Postage costs go up every Year. Either you make a little less per sale or The cliënt paus more. Not a reason to stop.

[@mikeyb1981]

How do you feel about showing up early to yard sales? In my area most yard sales start at either 7am or 8am. I try to show up right around the start times. I’ve noticed a few times the seller will mention that someone showed up hours prior and bought all the good stuff. How early is too early?

[@commonwealthflipper]

I’ll answer on a future video

[@OriginalNethead]

As a jewelry junkie, I always get there early. Get there early or get nothing. Often not early enough - I get there only to find they'd sold anything worth buying to someone who'd been there hours or even the day before they started.

[@squirls1025]

I have been getting the summer texts 1 to 2 times a week. The price increases just affects the lower end items the most. If you are selling a shirt with a max value of $10 incl. Shipping it is just.not worth it. You will have to bundle those items or look for higher value items and make adjustments accordingly

[@kflanigan9236]

Would you share your shipping rules? Or direct me to a video if you’ve shared that already. I use calculated but would like to see how you set that up. Thanks!

[@donnaarnold1911]

Kevin I work for USPS and I think lots of people would be amazed at what goes in to that package getting from point A to B. USPS still has the best rates out there and definitely the new ground advantage was a great move. Love watching you and your family. May God bless you and your family this year!!

[@JamesWilson-ci8jc]

Now if only the usps can fix their incompetence and stop losing and damaging so many packages and never take responsibility

[@joegibson6041]

How about Amazon getting competitive advantage with Sunday delivery on my tax dime or worse, Chinese sellers shipping for FREE up to 4 pounds to America on USPS planes and ships? Amazon and eBay both have their focus TODAY in China, where the factories are located. USPS is under UN control and the USPS increase here is mostly for your bloated, unsustainable retirement. EBay sees us American sellers as something to milk in the meantime. I’ve been at this for 17 years and it’s not sustainable. More destruction of America via the UN, but most are not even aware. Too busy running down Stanley cups.

[@johnathin0061892]

@@joegibson6041 I WISH more people knew about the Chinese e-Packet scam. It is disappointing that channels like this never talk about it. It is something most resellers DON'T know about and need to be educated about... and hopefully put pressure on Congress to do something about it. It is really an obscenity of the highest order.

[@saradean5523]

@@JamesWilson-ci8jc in my 23 years of selling on ebay I have only had one package lost and one item damaged!!! Maybe you need to do a better job too!

[@commonwealthflipper]

I’ve talked about it in the past.

[@pegedey1291]

I have recieved a bunch of those texts. Thank you for telling everyone! Block the number and delete!

[@Theflipping_garbageman]

Yup I’ve been getting those text messages too. I always ignore

[@The_Madd_Thrifter]

Oh lord. I need help. 😫 My first full year selling was this year, and I'm in Wisconsin. Ebay said I didn't qualify for a 1099-k (needed to gross 20k, I grossed 12k). Does that mean I don't have to file taxes on it? I have so many questions now.

[@realwildgoods]

Canadian seller here, we pass on eBay's discounted shipping rates to customers and don't add anything on for our cost of packaging materials. Canada Post currently has heavily discounted shipping rates to the US as well as a very low rate within Canada for items under 200g which is about half the price of what it used to be. Even with it being the lowest its ever been we still get buyers reaching out to ask why shipping is so high. Probably most of that is people thinking that shipping "should" be cheaper since Amazon has "free" shipping on so many items (often it's actually just built into the higher price of the item) For me as a buyer, the shipping price is irrelevant, if I'm willing to pay the total amount to receive the item to my doorstep then I go ahead and buy it, if I'm not willing to pay that amount then I go to search for it at a physical store myself.

[@MTG_Newbie]

I will not stop reselling at all over this issue, but it is more than just the raised rates on shipping because the thing people forget is eBay charges fees on shipping as well so the raise in rates also means a raise in fees for eBay on top of the raised rates

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Yes. Very good point

[@brendayankoski8325]

Another thing ebay kinda slipped in on us, as with Promoted Listing and the elimination of 1%...so, it is often hard to believe they are on sellers' side, eh

[@lindak361]

That is when I quit eBay, when they started charging a percentage on shipping. I am in Canada, and shipping was high enough to make it difficult for me to compete.

[@cowboypatriot6052]

Most people quit because of one thing but because of everything. Even one more straw can eventually brake a camels back. I am blessed enough to have adaptive opportunities but I understand the stress on Others.

[@Rob_santos]

It’s really just the cost of doing business and inflation. If shipping rates go up, just charge more for shipping. It is what it is.

[@S.A.D.i.S.T.I.C]

My rates went up on ebay a few days ago for just a day. It must have been a bug but flat rate bubble mailers were over 9 dollars and the regular envelopes were over 8

[@ActingAFoolForYou]

I get those texts about once a month. I almost clicked it the first time but I am always wary of things I don’t expect so I researched it and glad I did. In a way buying at home is old if you think of sears and door to door sales. Many people don’t do numbers well. If they ran the numbers they would not be as flustered. I keep trying to push my asp up but it’s stuck but it hasn’t dropped. I sell 75% media and for a long time I would ship first class instead of media mail because most of my items were limited edition and the customer wanted them yesterday. When first class went away I just changed them all to media and that has helped me a lot.

[@fullhousefinds817]

What are your thoughts on buying items that may be 10 years old or newer that may not have the highest resale value at the moment, but may have in the future, and storing it for 10 to 15 years? I see the value of vintage toys, t-shirts and games, with the thought if i had only bought those 20 years ago and kept them.

[@bennystratton7734]

I've been reselling full time for 25 years I've been doing this since 98' as long as you have the room and storage do it I'm actually sourcing from my own storage pile of items I picked up in the late 90's early 2000's that were from the 80's and early 90's

[@gggeeek]

There is cost associated to storing something for that amount of time as well as need to consider inflation. Something that was $10 twenty years ago but resells now for $50 seems really good until you consider inflation and that $10 is really $20 now. Also you have to ask yourself on the specific item you are looking at if its in a bubble or not. You could of asked this question in the 90s about sports cards and ended up with piles of worthless garbage 20-30 years later but back in the 90s it seemed like a solid buy and hold. Some folks have made big money with this approach (for example: Lego resellers) but I suspect many more have not and chances are there is another reseller/picker out there picking up their inventory 20 years later to flip :P

[@bennystratton7734]

@@gggeeek assumptions can make a you know what out of your self I'd say 30 years ago I was in the minority regarding this picking up and storing collectibles thing is you have to know how to do it and just like anything in reselling you have to make sure your margins are as close to 0 as possible this is why I'd always buy collections in bulk and only offer 10-20% of there value at that time you have to be shrewed in business or you will be out of business real quick

[@LakeOuachita]

As a life long collector, and seller here for 20+ years. Things today are mass produced, compared to the 50’s and 60’s. Their value in the future, when the market is flooded may be very low. Beanie Babies come to mind as an example.

[@bennystratton7734]

@@LakeOuachita 100% this is why in the late 90's and all though the early 2000's i looked for those toy lines that were LESS produced like Cowboys of moo mesa, Pirates of darkwater, Flintstone kids, AWA remco , Toylines like that but also things that were popular like star wars, star trek, Simpsons have all rewarded me again WITH ANYTHING you do regarding Reselling (yes im a collector first but reseller full time for the last 25 years so at times its hard to decided what im going to sell when i find it or what im going to to keep but as a seller (with your seller cap on) YOU have to have your margins next to 0 so me offering someone 10% of what there collection is worth i have no remorse or gilt for that it comes down to its just business there not obligated to sell to me but if they do they are do willingly again the ONLY way you will stay in business is if you keep your margins down as close to 0 as possible

[@blueridgetreasurehunters]

There is one time I can think of where you are wrong about the "new" beating out the old or in this case the "classic". COKE! Us 80's kids can all agree with that one. Thank GOD it didn't win. 😂😉💖 Thank you for another great video!! -Jennifer

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Lol. No doubt

[@dace2150]

A Pepsi lover I guess?😂😂

[@blueridgetreasurehunters]

@@dace2150 Heavens no. I love Coca Cola...the Original. (I'm mostly a Mt Dew girl!)

[@cliffordhealy4321]

Yes that USPS text message has been showing up more and more. I have never responded and just delete.

[@victorfrankenstein50202]

Recently I sold an item (the 4th of 4 similar), and like the previous 3, I shopped for the cheapest shipping. The first 3 went thru UPS, but the 4th was going cross country, and to my surprise, FedEx Home Delivery was cheapest…or so I thought. When the item was delivered, I was notified a couple days later that FedEx UPCHARGED me another $31. eBay just pulled the money from my account, and notified me that their discounted price is “Just An Estimate”. WTF? It cost me about $20 more than other options, and all because I was “Estimated a Price”. If that don’t piss you off, then what does? Anybody else get screwed over on shipping like this?

[@gracie2298]

Well not that much. I called eBay today for explanation on USPS shipping discrepancy. I signed up for give customer my discounted shipping rate back in November. So listing shows $3.81 & when the label prints it’s $4.02. Got no explanation. Was told you could send it eBay standard envelope, not asking how, but said there are stickers in this lot but the other item doesn’t fall into the categories of using this specific label. Chick was in the states, usually the foreign reps are just clueless on any questions. Rep believes will have to re-list every item because of the postal increase, otherwise each sale I’ll be paying the 5.5% increase that went into effect yesterday. Absolutely not, never have any problems on the other platforms. Price increases by postal are increased for my listings for these platforms automatically. eBay’s IT department is So antiquated!

[@RadRelics]

The model number on the radio you tested was 444 I see that number all the time.

[@leahg.4646]

Camp Snoopy!!! It was the first amusement park in the Mall of America in Minnesota. Its Nickelodeon park now but will always be Camp Snoopy to me!!!❤🎉 Love that I saw this!

[@angiekelly2744]

I get those scam USPS messages all the time. I have never responded. Also, I’m still listing a lot of low dollar items because it’s things I’ve had in my death piles, but now if I’m sourcing, I only look for high dollar items. I use calculated shipping on everything.

[@69fredwilson]

Question: Kevin, what’s the best way to get into swinging

[@commonwealthflipper]

I wouldn’t know

[@kingstonagainstcorruption2268]

Haha😂

[@sukmydktame1495]

Buy a swing😂 or go to a local park. Should have swings

[@jaredp653]

I always figure a $10 item with $5 shipping is the same as $15 item free shipping? I almost always offer free shipping and just build that cost into the item price, and it usually matches up with current listings, plus people buy multiple things seeing the free shipping option. Anything bulky (like that casette player) I add shipping.

[@peterbenenate6094]

I have received two of those in the exact context that you stated, never opened

[@grasshopper1153]

I'm glad you explained what ASP is because I'm ignorant of that acronym.

[@lorieamerman3729]

Yes I get those message also about the Non Delivery, when I looked it up, It said it is a scan so I never respond and just delete it...ugh

[@shariwilliams2705]

I've gotten some of those texts too. Thankfully I knew better than to respond.

[@batmanbill1]

I stopped selling since 2023. With the decline in comics, shipping mostly cost more than the book. I may go back this year to help with car repairs. I find that I might have to do some yard sales at our flea market. No shipping needed. Love the show!

[@teamchevelle]

-32 feels like -46 with windchill and its going to get colder this evening, might hit the -50 number with windchill. The only thing worse then the cold is the shipping prices in Canada! $20 bucks minimum west to east on anything not in a flat envelope!.

[@decembershaine4056]

Welcome, From everyone in Whatnot. 😊

[@janicenorris8726]

We've gotten those delivery messages as well. We just deleted and ignored. Thanks for letting others know.

[@whodidit99]

Yes, I got that scam too. They are attempting to get you to click on the link, then they take control of your phone. Happened to me a few years ago.

[@Kelly-nd3cz]

Wooh! Going to watch video just your comment caught me-must be a scam going on???

[@GlassFish73]

Do you buy from eBay and what kind of things do you buy? Also , I get those usps texts all the time.

[@robertg2397]

How would you have made more money on shipping if you use calculated? Doesn't calculated only charge the customer exactly what they pay?

[@commonwealthflipper]

No it doesn not. It calculates to retail shipping but we pay far less than retail in actual shipping

[@robertg2397]

@commonwealthflipper ohhh I get it. I've never used calculated before so I didn't know. Now I see why people don't like it. The full retail prices are high! Thanks for the reply!

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

My use of USPS increased dramatically when they came up with Ground Advantage. It truly made it cheaper to ship through USPS. This increase may be detrimental to USPS. I shift occasionally who gets the majority of my shipping depending on prices. This price increase could cause a shift away from USPS. Sometimes decisions made to increase costs can actually decrease how much money comes in.

[@jken9162]

I've definitely received that "Post Office" text message several times over the last few months.

[@ASMRKlotz]

I don't even have a death pile anymore. I go thrift to find stuff and then list it the same week. Also, I have been getting a lot of that scam as well through email.