Meet The Seller Who Wants To Take Over eBay

[@technsports]

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[@backfromburnout]

Sooooo good! I’m so proud of this man and everything he does and sets out to achieve. I’ve never been surrounded by someone with such a growth mindset like him before. Thom has a willingness to always reflect on how he would/could do things differently, he has a desire to keep learning and he is inspired by the success of others. He acknowledges his failures while finding inspiration to keep improving. He’s willing to take risks, overcome challenges and learn from his mistakes. I’m a lucky girl to have him here by my side, encouraging and believing in me always. ❤

[@technsports]

Thanks Mel for sharing Thom with me for 2 hours!

[@dahub1127]

Thanks Melons!

[@PokieTrove_com]

Now lets get Tom on his own youtube channel!!

[@doreenfrench7795]

I think it is great to see Tom, the businessman and not just Mel's sidekick. Nice introduction to the rest of the man we see on Mel's videos. Total RESPECT!! He doesn't just make Mel smile. He is a powerhouse all on his own! You two are adorable together!

[@tammypaskewicz9400]

Scarcity vs abundance .. and Thom is all about the abundance mindset .

[@sharonduran1619]

When Thom said he was frustrated with eBay. He spoke for a lot of us.

[@technsports]

Absolutely, we just got to do our best to overcome whatever eBay & business throws at us.

[@shareebailey5441]

Can I work for you Thom😊. How nice is it to listen to someone who cares for their workers and the wider community as well as being so honest. That's what I call Interity.

[@technsports]

Thom is the best!

[@doreenfrench7795]

I think it is great to see Tom, the businessman and not just Mel's sidekick. Nice introduction to the rest of the man we see on Mel's videos. Total RESPECT!! He doesn't just make Mel smile. He is a powerhouse all on his own! Mel and Tom are adorable together!

[@technsports]

Great team!!

[@ericzx5]

I always thought tech was a great interviewee back when he was with Chris. He’s an even better interviewer. He asks all of the right questions. 10/10

[@technsports]

Appreciate that. I have been working hard to improve.

[@tessa.robles.84]

Idk if I've ever seen another podcaster with such an intent and genuine listening and absorbing face as Tech. U never cease to impress me. There's NOTHING more respectful or flattering to a guest (or quite frankly simply to another human being) than to be able to listen to them and process what they're saying with genuine concern and attention. That's so impressive and professional to me. U are a class act, sir,always 🧐 ✌️💜 Let this be an example for anyone looking to improve their relationships and communication skills, that's how it's done, kids. Take notes!

[@technsports]

Appreciate that! Been working a lot on my interviewing skills. In my opinion when I have a guest on, we are there to listen to them, not to me. So I have two ears and one mouth, need to listen twice as much as I talk.

[@tessa.robles.84]

I've always liked that saying about 2 ears because I feel the simplest skills we possess are actually our biggest assets. You do an excellent job and especially with the thoughtful responses and well worded questions you bring to the table! Well done, my friend! I feel the ability to sit down, shut up, and get out of yourself in order to have a meaningful interaction with another human is becoming a lost/foreign concept, and it's sad. One of my fav things to do is conversate. I absolutely love sitting down and picking someone's brain. It's a challenge and a fun pastime for me to have a good old-fashioned conversation with someone. It will be a sad sad day when ppl become so stuck in their devices that they just stop seeing one another. This just made me think of a super interesting Ted talk of a Dr friend that I grew up with. Her name is Dr. Krista Burns and she is a chiropractor who talks about tech neck, selfie thumb, and digital dementia. It's super interesting, it's a 5 min Ted Talk kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3LddqyHgZKpqNksi=lW7bXPpyOIkxcyr6 Also, did you ever get to listen to Richie Rich? Let's Ride or Do Gs Get To Go To Heaven? I'm curious to hear. If not, they're some perfect throwback Sunday jams 😎✌️💜🙃

[@Thinlizzie83]

What a great podcast episode. I absolutely love that Thom is a business owner who values his employees and has taken care of them because they take care of the business. Very inspirational.

[@technsports]

100%!

[@JenniferJohnson-v2w]

Tom!!! Love this guy! He's been such a great addition to Mel's channel.

[@technsports]

Huge wealth of knowledge!

[@johnhoumis275]

52 minutes in and you guys are pulling at my heart strings. From how you organize, want to do better for the community, work with your competitors, the opportunities to buy out others, the sources you've made with going to Japan, the systems and charging points you've got.

[@technsports]

Appreciate you checking out the podcast!

[@tylernich0848]

Been watching Mel for a while, Thom is an inspiration

[@technsports]

Thom is the best! So is Mel! Thanks for checking out the podcast Tyler!

[@bobedwards7927]

I can’t believe Thom actually talks lol. He is so quiet in Mel’s videos. Very smart businessman. Great interview Tech.

[@technsports]

He's so great to listen to

[@toysilly]

I like Tom. He is a big dreamer but he puts in the work alongside the dream. His mind is quite busy very much like my own. A great quote I have posted at my desk..... "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." -Christopher Reeve I look forward to following along with Tom and watching his dreams come about. Great call gentlemen.

[@technsports]

Tom is the best! Hopefully this conversation was helpful to everyone. Thank you for checking out the video!!

[@luiscreatingart8239]

What an amazing conversation! In addition to the great content and knowledge that Tech already provides, I think we need a Tech and Thom podcast episode quarterly if not monthly! I have to listen to this one at-least 2 or more times. The bar has been raised! 🤯👏

[@technsports]

Would love to talk to Thom any time!

[@shellyavila9941]

Thank you for Interviewing Thom....I love him and his Lady Mel.!!! I have never heard him in an interview.....Was GREAT!!

[@technsports]

My pleasure Shelly!! Thom is the best! Mel is too!

[@andrewjtitcombe]

Great interview. Very impressed. From a UK seller on eBay for 24 years in records and CDs. Well done Tom

[@technsports]

Thom is the best!! He makes for great conversation! Thank you are checking out the podcast Andrew!!

[@liannehill748]

Really enjoyed that chat and looking forward to watching Thom (& Mel's) progress in the coming years.

[@technsports]

Both are doing excellent. Mel shared her improvements in the group & they are spectacular.

[@razzdazz319]

I've listened to interviews with Thom before, but this one really clicked for me. The intensity of the passion for what he's doing comes through and it's something I hope to honor through my own work. I'm closing in on the end of year two with my online media reselling business and have my sights set on opening a brick and mortar shop within the next 3-5 years to help round things out and account for an outlet for all the inventory otherwise rendered useless due to online price points. Seeing people succeed and innovate within their lane is incredibly motivating and I'm grateful for this discussion.

[@technsports]

Thom is the best!

[@Helferstay]

Respect to the Thom! As a media seller I'm a fan for sure!!

[@technsports]

You'll like this one

[@judyg9889]

Thom, I'm a bookseller (mainly brick & mortar for now) and I'm *very* thankful to hear that you try to find homes for decent readable books, instead of throwing them away. We don't throw *any* books away unless they are moldy or missing pages; some stores throw away all that don't have ISBN's! Yikes, some of the best books out there are vintage! Anyway, I believe that part of our job as booksellers is preservation of the books, and getting them into the hands of those who will read and appreciate them: those who can afford to buy, all the way down the line to those who can't afford to buy but greatly appreciate donations. Thank you! (ETA: Have you tried selling books in foreign languages? We sell some even in our little store!) (BTW: I buy lots of books, but *never* with stock photos, or cut-and-paste/AI descriptions. I will gladly pay extra to see *exactly* what I will be getting!)

[@technsports]

Very cool Judy! Thank you for checking out the podcast. Thom is awesome!

[@Deuce7Off]

I really like Tom's inputs. It's good to know others feel the same way about Ebay the way I do.

[@technsports]

We are not alone! lol

[@adownlans4162]

THOM!! Adore this guy and Mel!! They are a pair of beasts for sure, tsking over Australia!

[@technsports]

Thom & Mel are the best!

[@dogcatmousecow533]

One of my favorite things to hear in this video was that even at the highest levels, being cooperative while being competitive is mutually beneficial. Some of my best buys have come from my competitors. Some of my best moves have been to sell to people who will get more for it than i will. I like learning alongside my competitors. Its easier to find good deals when you deal good with others. Thanks fpr the video!

[@technsports]

Collaborate don't compete

[@flippinglosttreasure]

I dont think ive ever seen tech listen this intensely to anyone lol. good reason though, this is great stuff

[@technsports]

Like I said I knew I had to come with my A game on this one. I've listened to Thom so much on the media calls I knew what I was up against. Credit goes to him though, great guy to talk with

[@resellmaven]

Absolutely incredible! 2 amazing minds having a top tier conversation. Felt like I was a fly on the wall of a high level corporate board meeting. Thank you!

[@technsports]

I really enjoy talking to Thom, he is a wealth of information!

[@pattiray47]

I love it…the pep talk to his competitor is my favorite so far!

[@technsports]

Great guy all around

[@thatitguy1980]

Great interview! I recently started watching Mel and Tech both and was excited to watch this interview with Thom. I'm starting to do some small scale reselling and have been watching a ton of videos and putting in research time. I'm also a software engineer, and as such, I can confirm the "ninety-ninety rule" is true. "The first 90 percent of the code accounts for the first 90 percent of the development time. The remaining 10 percent of the code accounts for the other 90 percent of the development time." Sounds like you have some complex and large projects in the pipeline for your business!

[@technsports]

Appreciate you checking out the podcast. Thank you for sharing, great takeaway

[@gaylepuou7214]

I love listening to Tom. He's hit the hammer on the nail. Keep sharing your talent..😊

[@technsports]

Thanks so much for listening Gayle!! Thom is the best!

[@pwetcg]

When Tom said he is a vindictive person and he will stew on something for 15 years and somehow get his revenge, that spoke to my soul. This is a great podcast.

[@technsports]

I subscribe to that as well

[@Djclippz]

The business synergy Tom has with his competitor, was a great insight into his level of being a businessman. Love this conversation!

[@technsports]

Thom really dropped some great info!

[@leighseiler4061]

Wow amazing guy, been watching Mel for a long time, but with Tom by her side what a inspirational guy. Can't wait to see what Tom brings to us Australian sellers. Got so much out of this interview thanks Tech 😊

[@technsports]

Thank you so much for checking out the podcast this week!

[@randomrandomness8743]

I'm only 40 mins into this and I'm worn out! The level of intensity and planning Thom dedicates towards his business I've not heard talked about yet on a Tech podcast! And the fact Thom has been talking for 90% so far just shows what an advanced business brain he has. Thanks Tech and Thom for this, can't wait for an update in say 6 months to see how Thom is getting on? Superb guys, best interview so far for me and there have been some bangers! 🙂

[@technsports]

Thank you so much for checking out the podcast! I really appreciate it, I hope all the podcasts are helpful! Thank you

[@RetroSho]

Thom is a guy I aspire to be eventually. His systematic approach to his processes would make him an absolute machine if he was stationed in US instead of Australia. Is not often you do as much listening as you do speaking about business Tech, and that says a lot about Thom. 🔥

[@technsports]

Thom is a beast! Was great talking to him

[@DannyFlippingDeals]

Reach for the stars, Australian market is 10 years behind America. Good to see someone trying to solve the market gap issues.

[@technsports]

Thom is the best!

[@TulipCurated]

Wow! What an invaluable conversation for us resellers, Tech and Thom. Thank you.

[@technsports]

Great conversation with Thom. He's the best! Thank you for checking out the podcast!!

[@jodiegrace2849]

So proud of you Thom congratulations on this podcast. Please do more on you tube you’ve got lots of great ideas, you are great to listen to. I hope you can still chat and be friends now you are famous ❤ well done all the hard work you do is amazing. So right about all the eBay system problems and them not keeping up with others. Look what happened to Kodak.

[@technsports]

Thank you for checking out the podcast Jodie!! Thom is the best! We had a great conversation.

[@tina_miss_da_meana]

Fantastic! This was reselling gold. I've been in tech for 20 years so I know how hard it is to build new apps. I'd love to be a part of anything you two are involved in. ❤🖖✌️

[@technsports]

Thom is awesome! Loved this one!

[@momio2012]

Your videos teach me so much. I love Mel and Thom. This was such a great combo podcast.

[@technsports]

Glad you enjoyed the podcast!! Thanks for checking it out!!

[@KTTreasures]

Thank you Tech and thank you Tom!

[@technsports]

Thanks KT!!!!

[@DRventura333]

Over 132,000 listing that's impressive, didn't realize it's mostly media, thought all books. Agree, must have processes in place and be organized. Goodness, in a peaceful state, Thom's eyes are really piercing. Would not want to get on Thom's bad side. Can absolutely appreciate stewing on something for a long while then revenge. Made us smile. Australia is still on our travel bucket list for many years. He is observant, as we've also seen, the Goodwill stores and Salvation army have their online selling sites; of course they are keeping all the very good items, thus knocking out the small online sellers.

[@technsports]

Always enjoy hearing Thom talk. Thanks for checking out the podcast! Hope you found it valuable.

[@joanprince733]

WOW What an informative podcast. I was mesmerised listening to Thom. Such an amazing man. Tech looked spellbound. Well done both of you. Joan. From sunny Spain.

[@technsports]

Always enjoy listening to Thom

[@Mrs-Resell]

Oh my goodness..Tom! Please set up that resell website! I will come join! I have been thinking for years exactly your idea but have just never had the opportunity to and the enormity of it overwhelmed me..I will be looking out for it!!

[@technsports]

Thank you for checking out the video I appreciate you!

[@Marco21515]

Thom has a great vision for the bigger picture, and longevity for the future of his business. I will certainly be applying some of his business principles to my own eBay and Amazon stores here in the UK.

[@technsports]

Let's go!

[@bennystratton7734]

4:27 100% Thom! its how i grew my business and the more categories you can do that in with consistency over and over again the more you can grow that's why im a true and firm believer in being an everything seller and not niching down but diversifying out to as many categories as you can

[@technsports]

Always appreciate your takeaways Benny! Thank you

[@Driftless-Region-Flippers]

Absolutely amazing!! You guys make people want to reach for the stars and actually grab them!!! Thanks Guys!

[@technsports]

Thom is very motivating to listen to! He is the best!!

[@anthonypape6328]

I love you both you’ve given me huge inspiring dream and I’m going to fulfill it! I could listen to you two for hours!

[@technsports]

You can do it Anthony! One day at a time. Thank you for watching the podcast!!

[@anthonypape6328]

@@technsports I’m coming your way tomorrow brother 😎

[@tamtamtamtam3308]

Tech, I could not believe what I was hearing when you asked Tom at 24.19 when does it stop. Had to rewind twice 😂 Great interview. Here is me a newbie signing up to your group this week and listening to my first call on Thursday. Asking you how much I should list with selling limits. Then I hear Tom say he would not be happy with 250 000 listings, and loved that you asked why. Very inspiring and I love his willingness to help others. He is next level. Thank you for all the valuable content. There is so much to get through. I am slowly listening to all the old calls. Want to get through everything however long it takes. Stay blessed

[@technsports]

Appreciate you checking out the video! When you join the group make an introduction post and I'll send you some helpful links! www.patreon.com/resellergreatnesspodcast

[@tamtamtamtam3308]

@technsports Thank you Tech, I joined last week, made an introductory post. You sent me the link. Slowly going through the videos.

[@ralfo1704]

interesting to listen to this talk. Ebay in Germany is struggling because they have.made.many.mistakes and they have hard time to keep business going...

[@technsports]

Thom is always great to listen to! What's going on in Germany?

[@LeMongolist]

Hello, Thank you Mel for sharing the link of this exchange, it was exciting! Nice day to all

[@technsports]

Hey there! Thom is the best!! I always enjoy chatting with him!!

[@JEEssentials]

Appreciate this interview !!! Very informative & real conversation. I am so frustrated with eBay. Thank you

[@technsports]

Thom is the real deal. It was a great conversation for sure!!

[@technsports]

Keeping it real always!

[@FarmGurlScavengerNoel]

BEST PODCAST EPISODE EEEVVEERR! 💯❤️‍🔥👩‍🌾

[@technsports]

Thanks for checking out the podcast Noel! Thom is the best!!

[@kim09031957]

Im a seller and my husband says ebay has become a behemoth. Its made itself way too complicated and hasnt kept it simple. Buyers want an uncomplicated sale. All the item specifics is over the top, just simple straight forward is good enough. I dont know how many times customers will contact me about a detail and it is actually on the listing. People use their phones to buy and dont expand out the arrows with the info. Generally people are lazy. So tired of tech issues with eBay too. Its become too big and complicated.

[@technsports]

It definitely can use some improvements, especially on mobile.

[@jodiegrace2849]

Make sure you do send eBay feedback they are slowly listening. I noticed a few of the things I suggested have been implemented such as the inclusion of the standard edition. I kept asking for it and kept putting it in. You don’t ask you don’t get. Jodie Here at Jodstas Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@leviperkins1469]

Tech alot of your videos lately I have not finished watching but this one had me hooked the whole time.

[@technsports]

You are missing out some very valuable information. Circle back

[@GUFF_LOOTSEEKER]

IN TECH WE TRUST!!! What am i learning and growing from today........lets go!

[@technsports]

Let's go! Appreciate your questions yesterday!

[@GUFF_LOOTSEEKER]

@technsports oh your in trouble next Wed. I'm gonna start writing them down! Lol. We are hitting 2hrs! Good news is we can smash that like goal then.

[@davidnorton7464]

The method Thom talks about listing using a scan of a barcode was actually how you could list items on ebay when they self populated the listing for you from a quick scan of the barcode. Now there is a time consuming item specifics section to fill out grrrr

[@technsports]

I think the software will populate the item specifics.

[@davidnorton7464]

I used to use a USB scanner on my pc, after scanning a barcode, the UBC, ISBN, Title, Artist, Author, Region Code etc... Would automatically be populated into my listing. I then just had to add photos and item condition details and hit list this item - done. You now need to go into item specifics and type in the artist, author, title, ISBN number etc. Q. Why did ebay make listing so much slower than it was? ​@@technsports

[@TheMarshall251]

What if there was a software/system in place that customers could make requests for books and what they’re willing to pay? Basically formulating and internal spreadsheet that could green light a book with the barcode software while sourcing. If it’s a couple seconds to list but you’re still waiting for the sale, what if the sale was a couple seconds based on a request?

[@technsports]

Kind of like stock x, they have an immediate cash out price.

[@TheMarshall251]

I figured someone’s done something like that. Had to of right?

[@bennystratton7734]

57:16 100% thom its those messages that give me the motivation to keep on gong and those messages come from all no matter what you sell or what categories you sell in for me personally its a HUGE motivator its helped me do this full time for 25 years you can be having the worst day and then you get one of those messages and it just erases everything up to that point and you think yeah this is why i do this!

[@technsports]

ty

[@JennyinGero]

I loved listening to this interview with Tech and Thom, both incredible people, but now I’m madly googling where the money goes from our two major op shops here in Australia, and we know who they are, but where does the money go to the one overseas.. back to England?? Incensed!!!!

[@technsports]

👀

[@jasoncoyle8894]

Absolutely brilliant so much respect. True inspiration..

[@technsports]

Thom is the best!! Thanks Jason!!!

[@anydeadlyfriend]

Started with graff mags and every group of people he mentions is “a crew” .. I love it

[@technsports]

Hahaha. Good catch!

[@subedei1]

What a fantastic lesson in scaling up.

[@technsports]

Thom is the best, always enjoy when he speaks

[@ababab589]

I live in major Australian city, have had a amazon prime account before Australia had "amazon" as i bought alot dvds in the past from there. Thom was right about the launch into Australia , it was terrible. I do think covid helped them alot and now in big cities where you can get next day delivery its defiantly growing fast (for buyers). I will even pay a extra few dollars for something on amazon vs ebay knowing i can get it next day or 2 days later and there customer service is very good for buyers. I hope they continue to expand into food and all other catergories as there logistics are unmatched in Australia in such small amount of time. Im excited as buyer to see how quickly and fast they can expand as i know there a number of new Amazon warehouse being built.

[@technsports]

That's exactly what happened here as well. Same progression. It'll be interesting to see what happens.

[@davidnorton7464]

Amazon are still light years behind Ebay within Australia. The main issue is sellers get less profit when selling on the Amazon platform.

[@BiBi_Aussiesales]

Best interview yet. A very interesting business discussion - thank you to both participants

[@technsports]

Thank you for checking out the video!

[@missrosierenee]

Can’t believe you actually got Thom on. Can’t wait to listen to this one.

[@technsports]

I hope you enjoyed it Rosie!

[@pattitrammel4871]

This was amazing! Both of you have incredible work ethics and skill sets! Thanks!

[@technsports]

Thanks Patti for checking out the podcast this week!

[@bennystratton7734]

16:59 holly crap that is the exact thing we do as well! lol actually we have Media on hand ready to be put into a box so if we pull from box 42 for CD's we have a CD ready to take the place of the CD we just pulled we just write down the Artist/band the title of the cd and the UPC and then delete the Old CD that is no longer in that box in the Excel file and add the New CD

[@technsports]

Great minds think alike.

[@jasonlonne4135]

Would you be better doing a Joint Venture with a US Based company with the existing software? Great video!!!

[@dahub1127]

Not really. Have approached a few, some don't even bother to respond. Other says what they do in US doesn't work in AUS for a few different reasons.

[@technsports]

He's tried and has not had any luck integrating into the AUS site.

[@dreamersixteen]

Loved this! Thank you Tom!

[@technsports]

Thom is always interesting to listen to!! Thanks for watching!!

[@ayaygabriel]

This was a brilliant and informative podcast. Very motivational as well. Thanks for the great upload!

[@technsports]

Appreciate you!

[@bennystratton7734]

12:13 and its only going to get better as More and More retail stores stop selling Physical Media so not just CD's but ANY Physical Media trust me once people stop seeing blu rays or video games or DVD's in stores eventually they will want these items for Nostalgia purposes there are also people around the world that collect Media in all forms like thom stated its a very Under Appreciated market seller wise remember you make your money on the buy not the sale

[@technsports]

Thanks Benny!

[@bennystratton7734]

11:21 Thom that is the same way i do my CD's DVD's Blu Rays Video Games its the numbered system we dont do the letter but we do an excel file we have program we can scan the item into using the UPC Code and just put in the title and what box its in and after the box is done we upload the file to our email and then add it to the excel file sicne we are an everything seller we do not have that many box of CD's Lol but with these types of media its so nice when an item sells we see what box its in and go right to the box pull it and pack it this Numbered system allows us to keep the process time down to do this over and over again many times in a 60 minute span the better the process you can have the better your business will be and this does not just work with Media But all Catagories

[@technsports]

Always enjoy your takeaways Benny

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

These podcasts aren't on Spotify or Pandora. Please start uploading these so I can listen while I work out. Thank you.

[@technsports]

Okay I'll upload them for you

[@jeremybol5277]

@@technsports Thank you!

[@therealsolomontheta9801]

Hi, how do we find Tom's store? Find out more info about the CD cleaners?

[@technsports]

I don't know his store. He's on Facebook. Maybe ask Mel for his contact for the machines. He only sells the machines in Australia.

[@therealsolomontheta9801]

@@technsports Thanks Tech, you're a legend mate, yeah I'm a small reseller from Australia

[@electrifyny]

Did you share his eBay? Would love to see it

[@technsports]

He didn't share it and I don't know it personally.

[@tobiaschlebusch7822]

Thom is a hero !

[@technsports]

Thom is the best!!

[@thestorymerchant28]

Hey Tom, learned a lot from you here. I'm a new Aussie media reseller working from home. One question: I'm branching out to games and DVDs, is it best to get a proper disc cleaning machine to fix scratches and so on?

[@technsports]

They talk about disc cleaners a lot on the media call in the group, there are many different disc cleaners for all levels of sellers

[@dahub1127]

I wouldn't suggest going out and buying one straight up. However if you are serious and going to go hard yes I would. I started with a JFJ (cheap American machine that is slow and messy) then I upgraded to the ELM range Eco Pro 2 / Eco Master. There are some other machines available in Aus. Venmill industries have a good dealing in WA. I would be biased in just saying get an Eco Pro 2 but you need to do your own research and look at the purchase cost and then the running cost. We are talking $2000+ for the machines. We will be releasing some further information about the machines in the next couple of months. Thanks, Thom.

[@CC-ed7od]

Had a feeling that Thom was a next up n coming from sideline obs with Mel. He's a badass!

[@technsports]

Thom is the best!

[@penelopepitstop1707]

I’m interested in sell through rate on 135,000 listings. Also, why the need for domination? Is it ego? If money is not sole purpose, then making room for others is in best interest of the platform? Genuine question.

[@technsports]

He talks about his drive, to build a beautiful business for his workers and everybody who is around him.

[@peloteromexusa]

Excellent, Excellent.

[@technsports]

I appreciate you checking out the podcast! Thom is the best!

[@70sMixTapes]

I have changed my buying pattern from Amazon to eBay

[@technsports]

Why's that?

[@realwildgoods]

When people say they're the "number X seller of X on eBay" - how do they know? Is there a ranking list somewhere that shows something like that? I'm asking because Thom mentioned his girlfriend was the number 3 seller of books in Australia.

[@technsports]

Yes. Listing Quality Report which measures sales by Gross Market Value (# of dollars sold)

[@sup3rshe3p20]

''My girlfriend was the number 3 book seller, now she's number 4. I'm pretty happy about that'' LMAO

[@semperfi-1918]

Well... im nowhere near rhe top nor making millions... but im doing good for the things I can do.

[@backfromburnout]

I need to get better and fight for my position again 😂

[@lamonthughes8236]

😂

[@technsports]

Cold blooded. Mel's got this!

[@semperfi-1918]

@@backfromburnout you got it. Btw I love your accent. Keep up the good work.

[@anthonyyoung8312]

Great podcast 👏 well done Tom's Ebay store name is ?

[@technsports]

I'm not sure to be honest.

[@marhabricks4523]

Hi Guys, very nice and good talk, but I am wondering Thom, aren't you putting the horse behind the carriage? What I mean is that you are developing software and then make pictures, that is a thought from a year or older because now days the pictures (Items) are recognize by images.(Google lens?) So what if you make all images and let AI and your soft together make the listings, I am doing the same as a Lego parts seller, instead of looking something up, searching for minutes, there are now apps which tell you which part you have in 10 seconds. So if you have the image you almost have a listing. Keep up the good thoughts and work both of you! (You to Mel 🙂)

[@technsports]

I believe he is working with AI for the software. I'm excited to see it

[@marhabricks4523]

@@technsports That is the way to go for Thom, his mindset is great, the willing is there and AI will help him, I am also very hesitant on AI but via Lego part recognizing app I am amazed what is possible, it is putting together a lot of knowledge, curios now for the follow up!

[@bennystratton7734]

25:10 1000% thom! soo soo correct on that i have been saying this for at least a few years now they (and i know alot of long time sellers feel the same way) have favored NEW over used/pre owned at one time NEW sales made up 80% of eBay sales the last quarterly earnings call they stated it was not 40% Pre Owned and 60% New i think it really needs to get back to 80% pre owned (this is ANYTHING USED) and 20% New LEAVE AMAZON to handle Majority NEW and minority Used. things i think it may be to late because all these other sites popped up big time in the last few years seeing the error of eBay's ways to go MORE new then USED and these Other sites started to market themselves as the NEW place to find USED and Pre Owned goods

[@technsports]

Thanks Benny

[@davidnorton7464]

Thinking Thom should have had first dibs at the classical CD's bundles Mel sold on ebay.

[@technsports]

They are in a fight for the top spot! lol

[@bennystratton7734]

36:07 maybe put that .50 you pay for each listing a seller makes in like an escrow account for the seller and they can only have it put there account when an item sellers so its really not there's till that item sells this way you cant get ripped off

[@technsports]

Good idea Benny!

[@dahub1127]

Thanks, that's the best suggestion I've heard on this difficult question.

[@bennystratton7734]

@@technsports Thanks and No problem! Yeah back in the day escpaolly with Large sales eBay allowed Money to be put in Escrow until the the buyer received the item once the tracking showed the buyer had the item eBay would release the funds to the seller. Not sure if they still allow this or not have not done it in forever this was like 15 20 years ago. actually now thinking about it its kind of like eBay and amazons Reserve they put on sellers some times escpaolly if your a new seller eBay and amazon hold onto the funds until after a specified time passes

[@DiaryofaFlipper]

Another great chat. Was good to hear some of that insight. Nice one lads 👍

[@technsports]

Cheers! Thank you

[@tema1685]

I will invest in your startup!

[@technsports]

Thom is on a roll!

[@rockbertorueda]

That was a great way to make a public announcement of the relationship with M. 😆

[@technsports]

Mel is the best!

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

IKR??????? I laughed out loud when he let that out. No wonder they adore each other as they both are such lovely, lovely people

[@RIFICA777]

Is this the Thomas who was the first person who joined your group?

[@technsports]

No, someone different.

[@bobedwards7927]

Mel and Thom should interview each other on an episode of Mel’s channel.

[@technsports]

That would be really fun

[@paulnbritt7]

How do you find out what number seller you are per category? Thanks

[@mrso6048]

@ashnpaul1 I think it’s on the listing quality report on Ebay Seller Hub

[@technsports]

Listing quality report, it's on traffic tab, but in the USA it's been discontinued for the last few month for most sellers.

[@jimlloyd7459]

A man on a mission!

[@technsports]

Watch out

[@collectibles-jz3lr]

Man this interview brought SO many thoughts and opinions to me! One is if Tom hits his actual goals wouldn't he then be one of those Corporations??

[@Lupi33z]

unlikely as the big corporations are either generations old or they've had massive government backing as they're a cut out ...don't believe the fairytale origin stories of a lot of these modern corporations.. FB cough..

[@dahub1127]

In short no. T

[@technsports]

If he stays true to his mission it would be different

[@carlfilz]

Does Tom have a website what is the name of his eBay store

[@technsports]

I do not know his store name specifically.

[@bobedwards7927]

Thom what is the name of your ebay store?

[@technsports]

He's in the comments

[@CarryTheCross]

this was awesome

[@technsports]

Thanks for checking out the podcast!! Appreciate you!!

[@bennystratton7734]

1:43:34 i speak your lounge Thom i to am not in it Just for the Money Many on YT like to make the comments on there videos and in the comment sections that they assume we are all in this for on thing the money when that s furthest from the truth and your right people that are not in this Just for the Money can be VERY dangerous to competitors

[@technsports]

ty

[@sjk988]

Thom- I want to shadow work in your warehouse to learn 🙂‍↕️

[@technsports]

That would be such an amazing experience!