Let's Go Through An Old Bin - What Clothing Didn't Sell on Ebay And Why

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[@ThriftALife]

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[@sarahclements1318]

My husband would like to share the mystery behind the white powder…”The powder is probably additives added to the bins (either uv blocker or clarifying agent or both) sometimes these additives don’t play nicely with the base resin and can leach to the surface showing up as fine powder. Keeping it away from heat or direct sunlight can help but but won’t eliminate the problem.”, in case anyone was really wondering :)

[@sammonicuslux]

Is your husband an engineer? I mean, I have one here (Steve) and I get to listen to this kinda thing all day, every day.....with bonus dad jokes! (To be fair, I was a library cataloger and I am certain I got overly technical, too). At any rate, mystery solved!!

[@RawGradeFlip]

Should definitely do more of these Keep or Toss. Fun watching going through the audit.

[@LililibragirlAnna]

I just got rid of a few things in my inventory myself. I highly recommend you (and other resellers) take whatever you don't want to a homeless shelter instead of re-donating.. Happy holidays.

[@maryarwood8942]

I love your dry sense of humor. You are actually quite funny.

[@Tacticalsquid]

As a new seller it kinda makes me feel better about myself when i see that even the greatest sellers like yourself have lots of clothes that dont sell. Been loving all your videos man thank u for sharing your knowledge!

[@Jabruzar]

Congrats on the new storage system! One HIGHLY recommended hack when picture your items is to add a final picture of the bagged and tagged item. Weird things happen! I’ve had eBay lose my SKU’s, I’ve mistakenly added the wrong SKU number on my listing… The picture has saved my ass MANY times!

[@danamillner1631]

I love your content. You are real,honest and educated. One of my favorite sellers.

[@creativeplum]

I started folding my shirts with the buttons facing inward after watching you a while ago because I ship primarily in the tyvex or polybags bags and had never considered the buttons weren’t protected 📫

[@joyceritchie-charnetzky9934]

I use zip lock bags just in case I have to get back into them. Part of my inventory is in banker boxes and each box is marked alphabetically without giving individual skus to each item. The boxes are so much smaller than a bin so items are simple to find.

[@oliviatrue2907]

I do this too. It works. Boxes aren't too heavy. When a box is half empty, I just refill it with my next batch of photographed clothes.

[@rebeljo4271]

I use ziploc bags. Sometimes more than 1 item fits in a bag. I write my own num. so it works for me. That way if something doesn’t sell I haven’t wasted a poly bag. Plus sometimes if you forget a measurement there’s always a question on the one measurement you forgot. I did start folding my clothes with the buttons inside that way they’re ready to put in either poly mailer or if it’s on Poshmark and it’s not very Expensive I don’t even put it in a poly bag anymore.

[@curlyjos]

Birds maverick.... that's a new one, I'm going to borrow it thank you. We just had a hawk get stuck between our fence and our neighbours fence. I was able to get it free thank God.

[@pnw-coast]

I believe that doing an "End Listing" and then "Sell Similar" would prevent stale listings from affecting your metrics...on ebay. Copy and Delete on Poshmark would do the same.

[@katjoy63]

the way to see if elastic is still good is to stretch it and see how it springs back. If the elastic is shot, it will stay stretched out or not go back like it is supposed to. Measuring the waste before and after stretching will also let you know how bad the elastic is - the pants may be wider and less bunched!

[@luckydiscoqueen]

VLV (Viva Las Vegas) is a good keyword to use in conjunction with Rockabilly. Viva Las Vegas is a huge annual rockabilly convention in Las Vegas. Many attendees go to the annual Hot Rod Rally in Austin, Texas and then head to Vegas immediately afterwards for Viva Las Vegas.

[@mercedesbee6582]

If you wanted to not use the clear bags... I watch a reseller, Sonia "Selling for good"; she uses ziploc bags that have a number. When the item sells, that bag and number becomes available for the next new item. You just take the item you sold from it and ship it the way you want . Congrats on this fresh new system!

[@maries1381]

Salud Matt. A couple of weeks ago, I too started going through my old bins to track inventory and reorganize before the new year. In addition, I am trying something new to me and it seems to be helping. Instead of doing a tradition markdown sale, I am running higher promotions at 20% of these old items and the sales are trickling in. My conversion/impressions etc is going up! I figured I was running 20-33% off markdowns and getting little views. The promotion increase to 20% and lowering a few dollars on the old stale inventory means they are now being seen with some sales! :)

[@DanDee369]

I know this isnt a recent video but I’ve been watching all of your videos just happen to be on this one but thank you for the manifesto. That thing is absolutely legendary and I appreciate you man. Just wanted you to know that. Also keep your head up man. I’m very intuitive and I feel your energy greatly at times. ❤

[@Thenebraskahanger]

I almost spit out my breakfast sandwich when you said wiener dispersal. Lol you are so hilarious.

[@creativeplum]

Thanks for all your info as always….love the new inventory system! I loop a good size piece of shipping tape and stick it to my table and then use it to stick the wispy pieces you pull off to close the bags so they don’t make me crazy. Also, learned from another youtuber who did some experiments with her Poshmark listings …..best to copy and relist everything on Poshmark after 60 days because the items don’t show up at the top of the search anymore even if they are being shared all the time. I’ve been gradually relisting stuff and reevaluating price just based on the comps that come up as suggestions for pricing and pricing at the lower end instead of higher end of comps and have sold a lot of relisted items

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Great idea for those pesky staticy wispy pieces. They make me nuts sometimes and I've never seen anyone address it! Thanks!

[@SpectrumMom]

QOTD: "I hate to be trapped in the crack!"

[@resellerrunner5149]

Weiner dispersal for the win!

[@helpfulcommenter]

I'm pretty familiar with Japanese festival garments and I have no idea what to call that thing. You might try the keywords "Jinbei" or "Happi" or "Haragake" It's not actually any of those but it's so weird that I suspect it might be a costume from a theatrical or film production for background actors. At any rate, you can attract collectors of Japanese festival garments with those keywords. You could also use "Yukata" or "Kimono" though it's definitely not either of those.

[@jennettewalker1722]

This is on my to-do list for January as I know I have old inventory plus some unlisted in my bins. It will free up some room. Love the new shelves!

[@thecanarycloset]

I like this system, i need to go through all my stuff like this too!

[@PlayRoom44]

I fold buttons and zippers inside because of you. I think it’s smart since most stuff ships in a poly mailer. How many active items do you have?

[@anitahaviland3036]

Shacket is a brand name. I bought two at Sam's Club for winter wesr inside. I checked the label at home and it was Shaket!

[@tomaldrich6076]

Nice video. When we switched products we changed to the linear number system and it's so much better it's mind boggling

[@biffboffo]

Getting organized feels great. Betty Page appeared in the January 1955 Playboy. UGO did something with Gary Coleman way back when, if memory serves.

[@sawoop3856]

Matt, I highly recommend you get a 26x8x8 and above boxes. Amazon sells them as well as Uline.

[@ThriftALife]

I did, shot the vid before they arrived

[@sawoop3856]

@@ThriftALife Nice man, hopefully I see you around National City or Kobes one day.

[@michelle9057]

Wiener dispersal!!! Epic!!

[@toadevergreen2561]

I just started the inventory system with the long boxes a couple months ago and I reuse the bags,just throwing the stickers away. I'm using the 30" long Uline boxes and the 11x13 ziplock bags

[@restylesecrets8251]

I folding facing inwards to, don’t really know why - lol - but you can trust the inv number. Honest. Never even check the brand. Sometimes confirm the color. Usually just the number. 👍🏻

[@RubyRudi]

I love your videos, I can always learn something and get a good laugh 😅 you are so funny!

[@rachelh5211]

I took a screenshot of the Japanese garment and did a Google lens search. I didn't find anything identical but here are a couple auction/product titles of items that looked the most similar: 1950s Vintage Japanese Fireman Kimono Jacket Thick Sashiko Cotton #2 Japan vintage HIKESHI HANTEN fireman jacket indigo dyed kimono

[@BenVanCamp]

the black japanese garment has the symbol 'kin' which means 'gold', may or may not help

[@bffvintage8162]

On that Denim & Supply Shirt 00003. Hit that label with hydrogen peroxide and usually sweat stains will go bye bye and you don’t have to wash the shirt. Just let it dry before storing.

[@TheKpass]

Congrats on using the numbering system it’s a game changer

[@purplerube1038]

I’ve had real success delisting updating and relisting Stuff from over a year

[@anitahaviland3036]

I liked Norman Mailer. A good pun is a sign of great intelligence.

[@joseelacasse3189]

Nerdy me loves a good system -- hope this one works out better for you. Regarding the Urban Outfitters shirt at 8:07, I know 15 lesbians who own a very similar version of that garment. Marketing is not my forte, so I don't know what key words you would need to use to attract lesbian eyes to your listing

[@rachelh5211]

I always assumed that chalky substance is just dust collecting inside the bin. Which has admittedly puzzled me...like why is it so dusty inside a bin that's usually closed and stored indoors? But I wonder if it's plastic offgassing and solidifying? Or the surface layer of the plastic turning to dust?

[@sherityszkiewicz9836]

I’m sorry if I missed you sharing where you purchased the clear bags but those would be helpful. Thanks

[@charlesmcbride9382]

Hi, need to fold them three time not four for hight in the box

[@tiktok11150]

Those bag stickers will make you go insane. If you do a lot of them put a piece of tape on the edge of the table and touch the tape to pull it off.

[@tiktok11150]

Your camo military style hunting jacket is in a woodland camo pattern.

[@michellepotter6760]

I really enjoyed this video. I think you should do more of them! I found it informative. Thanks for all the great content.

[@juliawilkinson]

The “Norman Mailer” really gave me a chuckle.. one of the many reasons I love your vids.. I could so relate to this. I use mainly bankers boxes myself, but I haven’t been great about a “SKU” system. However I recently got rid of / donated like 90% of my clothing inventory bec I was moving from my large house of 25 years to an apt… charity got some good stuff. But otoh I guess most of it was really arse, to paraphrase u.. ;) sitting too long. I’m sick of clothing for now and am selling a jewelry estate. Smaller bags. :) Keep fighting the good fight ;)

[@dwfinds3030]

What is your ebay link? Very interesting starting to do similar. I actually just took medium walmart boxes and I cut along the middle and taped both ends and made 2 boxes for the shelf. Downside each fits 3 rows but once I put them in they hold pretty well. Might still do totes for big stuff noticed they use up the boxes so fast. Hoodies, sweaters and stuff. Kinda like the number stickers I been using marker, and will space out and have to go back and see what number I was on. My last photo is bag with the sku for when I put the draft together.

[@closetwitch4723]

ugh, elastic dry rot. *shudder* this has gotten me so many times. thanks for the reminder to take ish off the hanger and check! edit: lol @ normal mailer, that ones for the liberal arts majors among us 😆also fun fact if you ever see dragonfly sports bras/matching sets, they're a pricey pole dance brand and probably worth picking up!

[@HoonAgain]

I like your profile name lol. You’re right, his crack about Norman Mailer was pretty funny. His quick wit and personality make sense when you realize he did stand up comedy before reselling. If I was in charge of a reselling channel I’d definitely want him to host his own show.

[@danamillner1631]

I don't seal my bags incase I have to donate item. I reuse bag to say money.

[@brianswitzerbbmw]

I have some of the awfullest jewelry in the history of jewelry taking up space in my booth because of the 'somebody will like it' misnomer.

[@B0BBuys]

Are you wearing a Home Shopping Network Tee?

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Thanks! I love warching what you're doing! I've been purging stuff. I find that my sales decline temporarily when I delete a bunch of items (I'm an everything seller). Let us know if that happens to you.

[@beatrizesparza3738]

thats a great system thats what i use but have metal racks. im sure that it help help u

[@skokiereader]

I noticed that Royal Robbins is not on the manifesto. I thought it was a good brand but passed. Thoughts? Sales are slow...🐌

[@bluedazzle7]

"wiener dispersal" 😆

[@DogNamedOtto]

I still go naked in poly mailer. Then write the number on the bag with a sharpie.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

LMAO!!

[@mrslehman3]

Good job!

[@ladyb7440]

Do you promote any of your listings on EBay?

[@yolandarouser1413]

Where did you get the labels?

[@DsTreasureGirls]

New Subscriber, Cool 👍🏾

[@mysteriouskeitorin]

What size long cardboard boxes will you be converting to once they come in, where to buy them? Thanks

[@rachelh5211]

Someone commented above suggesting he get boxes 26x8x8 and larger, and he replied saying he did, but they hadn't arrived prior to this filming. He also mentioned in the video that he got 28" long boxes instead of 30", so they won't stick out into his space quite as much.

[@kimsick2517]

What size poly bags are you using?

[@armandogonzalez8636]

you can ship with those clear polybags as well, ordered them by accident and have been using them with no negative feedback with them.

[@SusanGFoxyMama]

ship with just the clear bag?

[@armandogonzalez8636]

@@SusanGFoxyMama yup, even had the same choking hazard writing and I use them. Haven’t had negative feedback or problems with usps.

[@dayinthelife4110]

Great videos! How did you print your sku labels?

[@ThriftALife]

I bought them premade

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

What is your EBay?

[@adamroy6532]

I’m sorry but you SHOULD be sending out items in bags imo. It’s way way more professional.

[@rachelh5211]

To be honest, I'm with you in being a bit OCD and preferring to use a clear bag, inside the poly bag to make things look more professional. But if he hasn't had any complaints from buyers, who are we to knock his system? We don't have to micromanage his business, lol.

[@PlayRoom44]

I like the cranes

[@tonyatolleson9403]

Japanese Smock

[@yeahimcider]

Where do you buy the plastic bags for the inventory system?

[@rachelh5211]

I don't know where he got them, but I've purchased them on Amazon and Ebay. I think Uline has them as well.

[@jasavak]

Our inventory system doesn't have the flaws and limitations as the others Ive seen on yoo-toob . Each box has letters AA-ZZ . Each item has a label number . AA1 , AB99 , ZZ50 ect. This eliminates the need to redo boxes . It also gives some feedback on when the item was listed .

[@chicagosellout]

One of these days, I’m gonna be first to leave a comment, and I’m going to leave emoji spam to show my excitement at finally triumphing.

[@janetbush2580]

alway enjoy

[@erikandconnieh2699]

This content is fantastic!! ~C

[@trishp1993]

"Wiener dispersal"! 😆 🤣 😂

[@joshl3078]

Halo theme god tierb

[@helpfulcommenter]

do you like to hiking?

[@thewallstreetbusinesstrapp2761]

Is h&m a vero on eBay?

[@evak8261]

Only if you use their pictures! I made that mistake and got the vero after the dress sold.. lol

[@ingridferrer5517]

Keep the polka dot stuff, they're coming back next year 😂

[@angelakellner5667]

God no the second I saw him pull out those hideous jeans I started screaming at him to please get rid of them!! Toss them far away!!

[@thriftingwithkimberly9034]

Wiener dispersal!!! 😂

[@yogirllilj2920]

tag yourself I'm "weiner dispersal"

[@jimshelton1]

What? I thought this was Tim Pool?

[@nascoke]

If you want to try a last effort on those t shirts add NRA in the title. Might help might not.

[@LucidSunset]

It's actually just dead skin falling off the people digging around in the bin 😒

[@Launena100]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Linda-un6xm]

"weiner dispersal".... 😆🤣😆🤣

[@heidic8350]

Wiener dispersal! Love your cynical humor.

[@dimitrikorsakov2570]

12:10 Are you really a bird watcher or was that a joke?

[@sabrinap.7403]

Lmao weiner dispersal!

[@doubletrouble5026]

Furst