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How should I photograph new in box items? 0:14
What do you do with your quiche's anti-inflammatory liquid? 3:36
Why do you wear gloves at the bins? 9:01
Does eBay report your gross or net sales to the IRS? 11:18
Why do Goodwill executives make so much money if they are a non-profit? 14:04
Why delist something instead of lowering the price? 15:33
[Title question] Did eBay's used clothing washing policy change? 18:54
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Jump around: [Title question] Did eBay's used clothing washing policy change? 18:54 How should I photograph new in box items? 0:14 What do you do with your quiche's anti-inflammatory liquid? 3:36 Why do you wear gloves at the bins? 9:01 Does eBay report your gross or net sales to the IRS? 11:18 Why do Goodwill executives make so much money if they are a non-profit? 14:04 Why delist something instead of lowering the price? 15:33

[@brad9189]

I just want to say, for a lot of people, making an extra $2000-$3000 a month would be life-changing.

[@johnathin0061892]

Good grief, I know quite a few people who make less than $2000 a month working a fulltime job. An "extra" $2000 a month for some is unimaginable.

[@Bawkr]

No kidding man if I average out my adult life it's like 400 to 500 a month at most. Well into my thirties.

[@alexellis2391]

An extra 24k-36k extra a year, that's nuts.

[@heather2000]

The fact that you do this part-time is the biggest reason I follow you. I don't want to quit my full-time job with benefits. I want to make part time money from eBay. Keep doing your thing, a lot of us appreciate it!

[@johnathin0061892]

I don't think resellers talk nearly enough about health insurance, that alone is a very good reason for someone to not quit their fulltime job. A bare minimum health plan for a health middle aged person with a sky high deductible can cost as much as a rent or mortgage payment per month. Many who are self employed can't afford health insurance and have to go without.

[@nopunts9947]

Reselling is a good side hustle BUT if you are making a lot of money from your full time job your marginal tax rate might be so high that it really eats at your reselling profits.

[@Six3Cyclist]

Hey! I wanted to update on my journey. I’ve hit 2 months today and I’m at 2,000 USD Net sales. Bought a large lot of movies for cheap, and told the people I was a reseller. She told me she runs local estate sales and will reach out with more movies. My first network web! Thanks for your realism in this space!

[@0909Patch]

When my wife was getting close to retiring, we talked about her trying to resell. We watched a lot of KZbinrs but it was your videos that pushed us to get going. She doesn't want a full time job, just something to do and to bring in some extra money. She is doing great with it. She does the majority of the listing and I take care of shipping before work. Thank you for your videos.

[@susanphelps9674]

I work fulltime and so I am part timer. The last 31 days I have made almost $600. Not bad for me. I'll take it.

[@sjeffreyw]

You're doing Ebay just the way I want it, not a full time income just part time. I'm retired and my wife still works, so I intend to build it up enough so it will help support us and of course replace her income.

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Hello from Germany 🙂 ...I put all my clothes that I get to resell in the dryer for 5 Minutes ( new with tags included ) to remove dust , hair and lints or whatever there may be 😀

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Oh , and that also removes wrinkles when you lay or hang it imediately after 🙂

[@jamesdoeberling7830]

Das is sehr gut

[@QuiteTheCharmer]

What a gut idea! ❤

[@catfunksfabulousfinds97045]

I met a friend at the bins one day last year. Our first row we discovered Cremated human remains that had been opened and was getting ash on things. We immediately got a bins employee and they removed the bin immediately. It really lowered the mood of our day.😅

[@sarahdryer2558]

I found ashes in wooden boxes too actually priced and on the shelf at the regular goodwill store- freaky

[@charlesswartz521]

I would guess that a large majority of Ebay resellers are doing it on a part time or less basis. You are likely smack dab in the middle of most in terms of volume and do a fantastic job showcasing the basics of listing and what to expect in terms of a realistic return on your time and money. Appreciate your honest and in depth analysis on a weekly basis.

[@jennkattz]

Thank you for the update regarding the used clothing policy. I wasn’t aware of that language change. You are the first You Tube Reseller who has addressed the policy without drama or misinformation. I’ve always said properly cleaned is open to interpretation. It can mean machine laundered, hand soaked, stain treated, steamed, laid out in the sun ( an amazing natural disinfectant btw), or pounded with rocks (I jest). The people who got worked up “ You need to wash your items! It’s an eBay policy!! 🙄🙄 Again, thanks for the update and common sense approach.

[@janjaley1167]

I get your style, I only make a few hundred bucks a month but I enjoy doing it. Also we do a few extra things or shopping, pay off a bill ahead of time...good stuff. thank you for the video.

[@gemsettingirl]

Thank you for showing us how to make some good extra money selling part-time on eBay. Not everyone wants to hustle hard and be a 6 figure seller. I sure don’t! 😅

[@michaelelrod952]

I agree with the GW revoke comment … they remove sale items from the floor before they go on sale… that’s not something a non profit would do

[@Ellyn1974]

I absolutely started watching you because you were just ebaying part time! I was actually still working corporately when I started just selling personal stuff on the weekends, never with any intention of full time. And although I was finally able to retire from my 9-5, Ive stayed pretty much in "hobby-mode", as a reseller. Also....I had NO IDEA that you were from KC! Thats where I am too..born and raised here. And yeah the Chiefs doing so well the last few years has definitely been a huge deal! Okay....I guess thats it...thanks again for sharing all that you do. Its appreciated!

[@taylor3342]

I am a closet reseller, meaning my inventory is in two bins in my closet, so unfortunately I have to rule out candles because it’ll make my whole closet/inventory smell 😂

[@MyrtleJane_IsNotMyName]

Maybe you can put the candles in your linen closet. Lol.

[@DesertRainflower]

I currently don't sell enough to be full-time, but I want to get there eventually. Your videos have and continue to teach me a lot, more than some full-time sellers on KZbin do. You provide a wonderful foundation of knowledge that regardless of part or full-time, is priceless for us sellers. Eventually when I can afford it, Flipwise will help me even more and I know it's helping lots of others that currently have it. Thank you, Justin.

[@ellenm1937]

I wash everything because of bed bug experience and wouldn't wish that on anyone (thanks Motel 6 Laramie WY). Adult bed bugs can live *up to a year* without feeding. My laundry room is right off my garage and everything stays out there until washed. I want to remove that weird thrift store odor and use unscented detergent so buyers get them perfume free. So many people these days complain about strong scents. Right out of the dryer, just barely dry and hung they are pretty much wrinkle-free for pics which saves steaming time.

[@audfashionfinds]

Yes, the GW scent they use is INTENSE! I hang items on the line to try to remove that smell and do a good steam to disinfect. I find it’s sometimes easier/faster to just wash things. I do think “properly cleaned” is up for interpretation. I also have consignment clients and require they give me their items clean, so I don’t re-wash those, for example. Everyone can run their business how they want, which is the beauty of reselling 😄

[@wiggiq995]

As a landlord, bedbugs are a nightmare. Your process is similar to mine. And, I always put in my description that the item is freshly laundered.

[@uncleronny6748]

I usually resort/default to Wild Turkey 101 as an anti inflammatory though I doubt it pairs well with quiche. Be a Pro... don't steal pics especially if your pics are shitty, then using pro quality will really make yours look even worse. I can still remember in Y2K when other Sellers used to steal my pics cause they had no digital camera and how that pissed me off. But that was before I discovered the anti inflammatory benefits of Wild Turkey 101.

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Whiskey makes a body good 🤙🥃

[@pamprier4710]

uncleronny6748 😂

[@janelynch2180]

Justin, what a great response to explain how you make a nice addition to your family income working part time. I have been watching some of the BIG SELLERS. I find their stories quite puzzling. Some sell CR*P, SELL item for $3.00 and charge $8.00 shipping - and start the video with arms loaded down with “ TODAYS SALES” never saying than most were under $5. I think a lot of bravo is for you tube and full of flaws.. You channel is wonderful. I have sold for almost 20 years, but took 4 years off. I started again in July 2024 and have grossed $5350 in 7 weeks. IT IS SO MUCH EASIER than in the early days. Your opinion would be interesting.

[@PhoenixSales85]

I do love me some brush-poppers! You provide invaluable knowledge to all sellers regardless to how much time they invest into their business. The processes and principles you pass onto us, are the best and have helped me so much. I would have not been able to transition into this as “easy” as I have had I not watched your content. Again, thanks for everything you do. 👊🏻

[@Eyeball-Industries]

Hi Justin... some advice for the new in sealed box, we sell often never opened Soviet boxed goods, we photograph the box before opening, and then include an "unboxing" video clip to show the opening of the box. Proof that it is "New in Box".

[@Chical209]

Justin, fyi Brushpopper shirts have a coating on the fabric you can feel on the inside of the shirt, it is to make them water resistant and wind resistant. They were not necessarily heavier, they just had a light coating that felt rubberized. They became popular in the early 90's, and people like me complained because they did not breathe well. The late 90's Wrangler came out with a Brushpopper Light that was to address this issue, I didn't feel it did; however, it was lighter than the original Brushpopper.

[@tonya4689]

Justin, Thank you for explaining the Goodwill model. I am sick to death of the complaining about it. Yeah, I would rather pay them less money too but the fact is that they are a business. Their business is NOT to make sure that I turn a profit. All's fair in love and thrifting...or something like that.

[@MaryberryLee]

1st off FLAVOR is the correct term! I use Flavor to describe anything with a smell. (Laundry, candles,candy) 2nd your amaz-balls. I appreciate every but of wisdom you bestow upon us❤

[@bionance]

hey justin - here's an odd one...i sold a knife for $109 the other day - it is a soft cheese knife, with large holes in the blade - is a Finnish design and part of a set - the other piece in the set is a cheese slicer for hard cheese. i knew when i saw it at goodwill that it was special/different - paid $3! the only other comp on ebay is for the full set - marked at - get this - one million dollars. this is not me thinking i have a 500k knife! so first question is - why does ebay allow this nonsense? i actually made an offer of .99 - it wasn't accepted.. so fast forward to my sale - a woman from seattle bought it, paid for it late last friday, so i have until monday to put it in the mail. next i get an email asking if i could kindly ship it to sausalito, instead of seattle? and to please let her know quickly. so i thought about it - there was no difference in shipping price - and thought, sure, i could do this - and wrote her back that i would, and it would go in the mail monday. then i started to fester, thinking, something is not right here - got in touch with the ebay online community, explained what had happened, and i was told i would not have seller protection if i sent the knife to the different address. i emailed her twice telling her this and that i wouldn't be able to ship to sausalito - no response. so first thing this morning, i sent her a message telling her i refunded her money, and if she still wants it - please enter the correct address. i just can't help thinking it has something to do with that dang million dollar knife that is the same as mine! have a look - if you enter 'hackman cheese knife', you'll see this "amazing set"... ultimately my question is - why does ebay allow this? thank you!

[@AshleyDuval-ur8lv]

Hey, you're in good company- I would totally go to the Goodwill Bins on my birthday!

[@amyfrey2501]

I’m born and raised in KC as well! I think I’m just a few years younger than you, so experienced the same decades of pain prior to the last few years while watching Chiefs games. One of my favorite memories is being at Arrowhead for the Afc championship back in 2020. I was 8.5 months pregnant at the time and couldn’t hold back the happy tears. Fingers crossed for that Threepeat! Love the content, by the way! You’ve helped me a ton with my listing process.

[@audfashionfinds]

Thanks for answering my question! Totally forgot about the way back machine, which you have mentioned in past videos. Now I can confirm that I haven’t lost my marbles after all. Yet.

[@traceytheisen8067]

C'mon, don't be a click-bait 'I'm gonna tell you the secret sauce' and then not tell us. Give the woman your quiche recipe! 🤣

[@pamprier4710]

@traceytheisen8067 😂

[@tonya4689]

LMAO

[@barbaramelone1043]

She got him mixed up with ADHDave.

[@dancerjim]

Well stated. It seems that in just about any society or form of government, there will always be those who are stronger, smarter, tougher, more driven, etc. who will wind up being in the controlling position.

[@Smiley35S]

I found a huge butt plug at the bins yesterday opened. I'm gonna start bringing gloves I was so grossed out!

[@debbiehopper5288]

Bins are not my thing. Goodluck.

[@Smiley35S]

@@debbiehopper5288 what?

[@walkinginhisgrace391]

Yes wear gloves. If you see my gloves (I wear medical gloves) you will see all of the dirt. There are other sex toys I have seen too.

[@clairebeane3455]

I never even thought of listing Yankee candles. Lol. I learn something new every single hour of every single day. 🙃

[@gorgo4910]

Same!

[@kathypirok-klein3413]

I just took some to GW because the weight of shipping turns some people off.

[@PhredTheFrenchie]

Great video! I do have a question....I used to have an eBay shop, established about 400 reviews, but they had just changed the payout systems so I closed up shop. Looking to get back into it and love that I found your channel. My question, do you or maybe your followers could comment, feel that a shop selling a niche can be more attractive and successful than a "garage sale" style shop? From my perspective, sometimes I trust a seller who could understand the importance of listing accuracy or packaging the items (collectibles and rare trading cards). Thanks for everyone's kind comments.

[@auroradreamer]

Thank you. Your section explaining being part time really made me feel so much better about being small scale. ❤ Really I appreciate your videos

[@frankblive]

You offer incredibly useful information for many of us Sir, it is appreciated and thank you

[@SarahWilley838]

Thank you for your response re: Goodwill being a nonprofit. As a nonprofit professional who has spent the majority of my (daytime) career in the nonprofit sector, this is spot-on.

[@russellsgunsandgear]

Hey Justin, love you content and I learn a great deal from these weekly shows. Do you recommend forming an LLC at some point, and what is the best way to go about that? Any links you could provide would be amazing! Thank you-

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

"Properly cleaned" can mean anything! Define "properly" lol

[@omegadroidzero]

with soap, genius.

[@donnamilonnet]

Ebay will report your 1099 income to the IRS if it is over $1,000 if you live in New Jersey because that is New Jersey's threshold. Might be like that for other states, too.

[@kensalazar5986]

Excellent Excellent Video like always your so Informative, helpful & honest 👍🙏😃

[@robertschemmel971]

Justin. What’s your real job. I think you are amazing giving us great info plus selling . You are doing great. Thx for all you do for us sellers

[@Spacecitylogistics]

GIVE the people what they really want. The quiche recipe! You're half way to the kitchen any ways.

[@emiliapena1591]

that’s a lot of money per month for me! i am retired and trust me, this is great! thank you for keeping it real

[@BiBi_Aussiesales]

Hi Justin thanks again for your video. You may have already answered this question & I missed it - not sure! I end & sell similar when the 30 days comes around on my items but I’m wondering if I’m doing myself a disservice if I have watchers on the item? Should I just leave them alone or continue to end & sell similar to refresh the item? Thanks Bibi

[@wellman867]

Love your videos always learn something new!

[@DaveMater]

Hey Justin, I have been reselling videogames, consoles & collectibles for about 5/6 months and it has been great! After putting in so much of my time and basically giving up my summer holiday, I make thousands of euros per month now and I will almost quit my side job. Most of my sales are on Vinted atm and I want to make sure that my Vinted page goes extremely well before I put focus on a second app/website like eBay. My question to you is: What makes eBay stand out from other websites like Vinted? On Vinted, my buyers pay the shipping costs and there are zero fees involved. I only have to print out the shipping label (or have somebody scan it) and drop off my package. It seems to me like eBay is a bit more of a hassle. But maybe I am completely wrong! :) I watch your videos every week, you often have very useful tips, even for non-eBay resellers. Thanks and have a great day!

[@VictoriaBrown-g9f]

So love your transparency.

[@curiositykidsfinds]

I don't know,,,, I shipped a candle last week and I stressing until it arrived end of week, cause I was sure it was going to melt on it's way to TX. So far so good but man!, I'm sure I've taken minutes off my life over this candle! Think we have a good handful more weeks until we're in the clear still.😜

[@1280hi]

Thank you for flipwise and your amazing content.. you’re my favorite KZbinr.. so do you ever squeeze an offer? Meaning, you list something either intentionally or unintentionally too high, you get an offer much lower, the item has say 5 people watching and then you start to lower the price still above the low offer you received to then pressure that lower offer to buy higher or to get one of the other watchers to swoop in and buy it out from under the low offer?

[@DoubleTsTreasures]

I started part time as well and just kept building my store while I worked full time. Once I was making the same on eBay yearly as my yearly full time income I decided to leave my full time job. But my job was toxic so it was an easy decision for me lol. Honestly I work a lot less hours reselling than I did a full time job so it’s totally worth it. I recommend everyone resell on any level, the extra income no matter the amount can be life changing for most. ❤

[@sjeffreyw]

Justin when is in your store for a long period of time, what are you doing to get the algorithm to notice it. Or do you let it ride sells, until it sells. Thank you, Steve

[@Bawkr]

Love ur bankers lamp. Want one of those. You're doing way better than me man but I think my overhead etc and several other of my strategies is much lower. My local sourcing is very limited I actually travel quite far and get what I can when I get there but it has always increased and never decreased so for my setup the turtle still profits. Bins has fresh inventory too I believe from local donations, sometimes it goes right in rather than to the store. That's interesting never knew that. Maybe they realized all the money they were making on heavily stainrd clothes that people still want.

[@terrahillman151]

Goodwill is a for-profit corporation. One one segment of their business is non-profit and that’s the job training programs. They do not do much for local communities except offer some job training. They do not donate locally. They do nothing, if anything, for the local communities the stores are located. They are def a for profit company

[@valeriesantos8178]

Funny, I asked a Salvation Army employer if they donate to religious organizations, they said it’s written but not given.

[@MissWeezeyUSA]

I send my donations to the Salvation Army because they do tangible boots on the ground work getting people off the streets and getting them back into society.

[@jackiemccall5394]

I agree with your viewer, Goodwill does not deserve a non profit status. They help no one in the community. Salvation Army does. As of last week, they do not provide shopping bags, you would have to buy bags from them or bring your own and then they ask for your change for more donations. I saw an employee removing tons of DVDs, Blue Rays, CDs, VHS tapes, etc and I asked if they were remodeling and he told me no, this was all going to be trashed. They were overpriced and instead of reducing the prices, they decided to throw away perfectly good merchandise. They do a section now each week. So if this is how those overpaid CEOs operate, they are way overpaid. They could have at least donated those items to the women and children abuse shelters. They rather fill up the land fills instead of reducing prices or donating to others. Pure Greed!

[@lionheart830]

I've been at GW when an employee was throwing vases into a large grey bin with wheels. It caught my attention because of the glass breaking. I went to the aisle and saw her throwing them in the bin crashing one vase after another. Not all were glass, some were a painted porcelain type and could not be recycled together. My heart broke.

[@HeritageBulldogs]

I disagree. Goodwill has a purpose and as a mom of an adult child that falls on the autism spectrum I'm very grateful for the training and experience they provided him as he entered the working world. He is fortunate enough to grow beyond that experience and now drives and holds down a stable full time job. THIS is their mission and the reason they deserve non-profit status. Our ability to source items at their stores in order to resell is a nice byproduct of their services. If you haven't already, you should look up their mission statement and the services they provide to those who are challenged. For some, like my son, they only need a step up. Help to move in the right direction. For others it becomes their only source of employment. When you are shopping at Goodwill, think of those you are helping by providing them a dignified source of income and employment.

[@tammyclelland]

I agree. I worked for United Way and other non profits for most of my career. GW doesn’t just offer training & jobs to those with disabilities, they also provide free suits and business casual attire vouchers for low income individuals who are trying to find a job, but cannot afford a wardrobe appropriate for the workplace. There’s a lot more to GW than their stores. Even the Boys & Girls Club here have a thrift store- that doesn’t mean that’s what the BGC does- far from it actually.

[@jackiemccall5394]

@@tammyclelland That might be true but why throw away perfectly good merchandise and filling up landfills. Reduce the prices and people would buy it. As for the programs, most people don't know, use or take advantage of it. I know what I see in my local GW. They are not providing as much help as you might think.

[@HeritageBulldogs]

@@jackiemccall5394 talk to a high school special ed teacher or counselor. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. My son did not work in a store. He worked in one of their warehouses. Have you ever watched surfs up finds? He was a special ed teacher that is now a full-time reseller. He knows a lot of the Goodwill employees in his area because they used to be his students.

[@keeganwebb5959]

Hi Justin! I was wondering how you decide how much money you pull out of your business for you and your wife? And how much you keep in the business for inventory and supplies? How do you make that decision?

[@elephantpublishing]

Hi Justin, Sandra here from Australia. Really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. I have a small list of questions which I’m sure you’ve answered in the past but wanted to see if you could reiterate them. First question: sending offers should you wait or should you do it straight away. I know personally if I’ve looked at something and I receive an offer five minutes later, with a discount on it I feel a little bit annoyed and I’m wondering whether my customers would as well. Now I don’t purchase anything straight away as I know I will get an offer within the next 24 hours. Second question: when items are due to be relisted, is it worth ending them and selling similar. What are the advantages? Third question leaving reviews for my buyers. I haven’t tended to do that at this stage, but does it help in regards to the algorithm for ebay to see action on my eBay site. Thank you for your time.

[@tw0pers0nalities]

Been selling on ebay for almost a decade. I have NEVER had a problem pulling pictures from the internet. I see many people using internet photos. I think the problem is when you only upload stock photos. Just my experience.

[@willpollard2157]

Hi Justin. Thank you for doing you. Your content is great and I LOVE FLIPWISE! (Seriously ... best tool for a beginner reseller ever, and if anyone is wondering about the customer service ... you're awesome at that too.) My question has to do with this "Top Rated Seller" eBay offers. I've recently met the minimum bench marks to qualify and I'd really appreciate your take on the pros/cons. Thank you, Will

[@SweetPeasx3]

Hi Justin. I just found you. Your name came up on fb to be the one to watch to learn things about ebay. I cant wait to watch as many as your videos as I can. $1000-$3000 a month? Wow!! I will take that. I thinks thats amazing. You just showed a map/graph on your selling. I think it was called 'flipwise' Is this on ebay or is it something else you use? I need help on how to keep track of what i buy, how much I sell things for, shipping cost, shipping supplies cost etc. I need info how to keep track of stuff for taxes. Thanks so much

[@SweetPeasx3]

Well I posted this comment before I watched your video to the end. Lol. You mentioned you keep track of everything with flipwise. Thank you.

[@jessicawilson1701]

Just started using the app so far I really like it

[@CarolanRoss]

About washing clothing: Of course eBay expects clothing to be clean, however smells cannot be proven or photographed, and so it's a complaint that can feel suspicious. I know I don't have a really keen sense of smell anymore, and have found that many buyers DO so it's not worth the risk to assume anything. So even when it appears clean, I wash all clothing that isn't new with tags. If I DID have a super keen sense of smell or was prone to allergies, I would not risk buying used clothing. Yet some do and then complain after they got huge discounts? When items are new with tags (or dry clean only) I air them outdoors or steam them, yet get complaints now and then anyway, so have come to feel uneasy about this. I've had nasty negative feedback due to smell twice among hundreds of clothing sales and had no idea. Was it me or did the buyer make it up? I will never know.

[@simba8276]

How do you reinvest your money from the sales? Is a percentage from the profits or you just reinvest the cost of goods?

[@simba8276]

Also do you use a separate account to buy items?

[@VintageDiscoveries]

is there some key words we can’t use on ebay , i’m aware of shabby chic and velcro but is cubic zirconia? ebay says i had a violation on my jewelry listing but didn’t say what it was they didn’t like ! i took out the cubic zirconia and Leo 🤷🏻‍♀️just a guess and they said it was good to go . I don’t get it

[@LauriefromCA]

Onesie is another one. Gerber has that term. One piece is a substitute key word... I sold a one piece adult pajama garment a couple of years ago...

[@thriftingsisters1226]

If you are collecting regular social security benefits, as retired, there is an income limit on how much you can make before your monthly SS is reduced. If you are collecting other types of Social Security, your value of assets are limited. SS administration has been sending bills for pay back to some people that have been "overpaid" and reducing payments until amounts are paid back. If you are collecting any govt benefits, be advised that your income is limited.

[@lindacrossley4229]

Only if you retire before your full retirement age

[@certifiedrhodess356]

I got a question. How do you put additional insurance on an item?

[@oliviatrue2907]

When you're prepping your label with size etc ...if you keep scrolling down it will give you further options ...like signature required ..more insurance etc.

[@deborahveryking6441]

A pleasure to listen to you!

[@tinarienstra216]

Please tell me which video of yours shows setting up shipping policies and how to do it. Thanks!

[@LG123ABC]

Hey Justin! Love your channel! My wife and I just made our first ebay sale yesterday (Yay!) and when I went to the post office this morning to ship it they directed me to the self-service kiosk to scan my shipping label and drop it off. Everything seemed to work okay, but I have notice that some ebay sellers advise against using the kiosks because it doesn't prove official acceptance by the USPS and that you should only hand your items directly to the person at the counter. I was wondering what your opinion was about using the kiosks. Good idea? Bad? Indifferent? Thanks!

[@elephamoose]

It's really fun when you go to make a draft and eBay PROVIDES a stock photo

[@valeriesantos8178]

Tho I’ve nvr had that luxury :) , when I started again reselling this yr… they advised me to get a Google stock photo. A few months later I weirdly rec’d their no stock policy, but no ding.

[@jessicaketchup]

Making 2-3k a month on eBay part time isn’t a lot? I make roughly that amount working a full time job with built in over time every week. That would just about cover my whole salary. I’d double my monthly income with that from eBay so I’m curious to know who thinks making 2-3k a month from eBay isn’t a lot. Crazy to me.

[@EremEdition]

It's not easy. It requires just as much time and effort to get the rhythm of making that much. And you can source things that sit for months before they get bought or even noticed. He makes it sound easier than it is.

[@jessicaketchup]

@@EremEdition oh, no, in no way was I implying that it was easy. I was just responding to him saying that some people say he doesn’t make much money on eBay and I disagree that 2-3k a month isn’t “that much” but I definitely don’t mean that I think it’s easy. Otherwise I would be making that money on eBay lol. Not now. Maybe one day

[@EremEdition]

@@jessicaketchup Oh Gotcha, I didn't read those but yeah it's a lot for the effort he claims to put in.

[@flipinfreetown]

Hey Justin, finally signed up for Flipwise, need to add some info, but excited to see what my numbers are!

[@justinresells]

thank you for your support!

[@johnathin0061892]

One of the issues with Goodwill is their sub-minimum wage, free and subsidized labor, all of which is subsidized directly or indirectly by the taxpayer. On top of that, their dirt cheap/free labor is used to sell online and compete with businesses like ours (that I have a MAJOR issue with.) I am all for job training, but it is not right I am forced to subsidize my competition.

[@random-acts-of-thrifting]

Great info!

[@DesertRainflower]

Hey Justin, have you ever thought about something such as a discord server or group for resellers to help each other out, get advice, learn the latest on eBay's constant changes, and ask questions about everything eBay/reselling related? I've run into some weird or frustrating things lately on eBay in a very short amount of time and would like to discuss it with other people, as well as share advice of my own to those who need it. I thought the eBay community forums might be a nice place to do that, but I learned people there just want to treat you like you're inferior and everything you do is wrong, even when it's obvious they didn't read what you wrote properly. Somehow there, you're always the bad guy and in the wrong. I could benefit greatly from a friendly community of resellers and the most direct and obvious place isn't it. I also wouldn't advise newer sellers to go there for immediate, genuine and understanding advice. That place can scare you out of reselling altogether! If you don't have any plans for one Justin, do you know of a friendly server or group somewhere? Thanks!

[@justinresells]

yep, i’ve got a discord server with a large, vibrant community of resellers. access comes with a flipwise membership. flipwise.app

[@MakingEndsMeet_JudysStopNShop]

In year 2000 my 2 year old son and his daddy had 13 brushpoppers that matched. Yeah to find them at western stores. Daddy had over 20 of them. They we're kind of a big deal back then 😅

[@user-hl1ze7dz7z]

If you are packaging an item and have to use a larger box, doesn’t that change the price of the shipping label

[@walkinginhisgrace391]

Hey Justin. I have heard other eBay resellers say to not list North Face or Patagonia as NWT because you can get a vero because these two companies have lifetime guarantees on some/most items and don’t like resellers reselling new things because the warranty is voided out if you didn’t purchase from that company. Just wondered what you thought of this since I saw you were selling Patagonia new.

[@justinresells]

never heard that and never had an issue!

[@jfh.8064]

The tax threshold here in MA is only $600. It’s been that way for years.

[@cloisterene]

I've noticed some of the most 'successful' (i.e. Big) eBayers are currently out of business or having to drastically downsize their operations and/or assets. I'm not in it to get rich quick or live high on the hog. I just want sustainability with steady growth. Fortunately for me I don't have a family to support because mine are all grown and doing their own thing.

[@averyl6]

It's kind of interesting that you're from Texas and a chiefs fan! I had an English teacher in high school that looked just like you who was also from Texas and a chiefs fan. Perhaps you have a long lost brother named Kyle in California lol. Great vid, thanks for all the insights.

[@dianetagliarino6480]

On eBay how do I add a description under "Condition". And thank you for all your wonderful information.

[@Malkuthe]

Hey Justin, been watching for a bit but I had 2 questions Are there any categories you know are money makers, but you avoid because your knowledge isn't there or it doesn't appeal to you? What kind of backgrounds do you think are best product photography. I've wood grain backgrounds, white, off-white, In a living room, on a table, etc. I've seen some arguments that say that there is an inverse of taking more professional photos making your items feel less "authentic". I'd love to hear your opinions. Thank you!

[@vvwvvwvv]

Investing that $800+ you can make a month is life changing money period

[@re-ip5vf]

How do I ‘delete and list like item’ to try to get some lookers at my items that aren’t selling

[@dozercorbin2694]

Last years taxes being reported by eBay two fold. If you sold 200 or more items or sold over $20,000.00 eBay would notify the IRS.

[@an1_uk]

With a clothing item, should the size given in the title reflect actual measurements, or the tag size? I figure that the tag size is the tag size, and the only reason to put actual measurements in the title is if the size tag is missing. I've routinely put the tag size in the title, then actual measurements using a tape measure in the description. I've just received negative feedback, and clearly the buyer had not read the description. I guess I could add something like "fits small" or "fits big" in the description.

[@HiddenLoot]

Hey Chef JR, I have a couple questions about Flipwise: When you were sharing your best VHS sales, could Flipwise have accepted a search string like “VHS -VCR” or similar to exclude the devices? Also come tax time, what report do you present to your accountant to use for preparation? Thank you very much, we love your videos!

[@justinresells]

Howdy, yes, you can use all of the common search queries like quotes for specific terms, minus to exclude, etc. And yes, Flipwise will produce everything you need for tax time! Thanks.

[@TheHomelessFlipper]

Don't worry about the haters. You probably make more than most full-time resellers

[@EremEdition]

Today I uploaded a pair of New balance shoes that were brand new Without Box and eBay automatically uploaded a stock cover image for me to use of the shoes.

[@alfonsoalfonso647]

Looks like that person confused you with ADHDave, who does a cooking channel too. 😊

[@DrMatey215]

Hi from Presque Isle, Pennsylvania!

[@jamesdoeberling7830]

Hell there on I90 in winter

[@samgirl722]

Hi Justin, any advice on how to list an item from a nice European brand that (apparently) no one in the US has ever heard of? I bought a kind of expensive leather handbag on vacation in Europe, but when I got home I decided it's not really my style. It has been listed on eBay for several months, but no one has even looked at it. I have experimented with a variety of price points, changed key words in the title, increased the number of photographs, and ended and relisted. I am also promoting the handbag at eBay's suggested rate of 10%. Is there anything else I should try? The only thing I haven't done is open the listing up to international sales. I know you are in favor of selling internationally, but I am hesitant to do that after having a bad experience shipping to an APO. Maybe that was just a one-off and I'm just gun shy now. Anyway, thanks for your content and the occasional deadpan sarcasm, it's all much appreciated.

[@sarahkoltz8017]

Used undies is the grossest thing at the Bins for me. I have never gone and not seen at least a few pairs. 😂

[@rjrobbins2]

People who work at non-profits should make the same as people who do the same job at for-profits. It is the same amount of labor and in order to achieve their mission, they need talented people. Why would people work at a discount?

[@Sidehustlepreacher]

I pretty sure I seen you at Goodwill bins in St. Louis.

[@fightlikabrave]

Funny but also sad, my dad was a Chiefs fan his whole life, but was from NJ lol, and we also lived in Tx, but anyway he was a fan for decades and when they finally made it to the superbowl that first time, when i called him the next day to see that he enjoyed the game: he said he fell asleep a few mins in! Missed the whole thing!!

[@gorgo4910]

No one woke him up???

[@justinresells]

Ah, that is sad! My dad is in his 80s and has been a Chiefs fan since day one. I am so happy he has been able to experience the team winning in these last few years.

[@fightlikabrave]

@@gorgo4910 Nope. He retired and was out in Pa with just him and his wife and she wasnt there at the time that day. He did dvr it though 😂

[@toxichazmat5785]

I've noticed that Lego allows you to use stock photos without issue.

[@barbarathealien-ClaireB]

Ebay UK still has the "Used clothing must be properly cleaned " in its policy

[@justinresells]

so does the US

[@tb2599]

I've been on Ebay, selling my kids clothes as they grow out of them, for probably 15 years. Since most of those items were purchased retail at original or sale prices, there isn't really any "profit" made. Now I'm starting the thrifting and reselling business. Should I start a new store since I have roughly 75 listings of old items leftover from kiddos stuff? Or do I combine everything to keep my seller history and not have a brand new store with no sales/reviews/history? And if I start using Flipwise, do I worry about estimating the COG for the older items I have listed? Appreciate any feedback.