My First Week As A Full Time eBay Reseller! - How I Source My Items!

I've decided to take on eBay full time. This is how I source my items!
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[@cm-ih1jb]

If I was working in CeX and seen that trade-in pile at 6:52, I would have been like f*** that. Good stuff like usual man. 🤣🤣

[@TOMS_TAT]

Lol they hate it when I come in aha

[@CraftonJR]

I thought I recognized the auction house! I used to go there every week back when it was in the center of town, got some great bargains bidding from the pub across the road. Good to see there are still deals to be had.

[@TOMS_TAT]

The old place was way better.

[@ibmpuke]

Liking the auction and carboot videos. Great pickups and you know your estimate prices very well unlike other people who rocket them. Earned a sub 👍

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thanks for the sub! 😊

[@MrClungeHead]

Another great video fella, really enjoying this recent content, nice to see someone else putting in the most work into this hustle too! keep it up👍

[@sophieblair7466]

Very nice console pick ups! Also some cool ps1 games there! That pink ps2 is a rarity!

[@TOMS_TAT]

Yea some really cool bits indeed. It's really hard as I always want to keep it all! lol

[@sophieblair7466]

@@TOMS_TAT ahh tell me about it lol! I’ve been picking up cheap ps4 controllers to take into cex and if it’s a colour I don’t already have I get tempted to keep it but then I think about what if I find a cool Steelbook I really want as I collect steelbooks 🤪🤪

[@kizer0155]

Sat waiting to go to the carboot, watching toms tat, life is good

[@TOMS_TAT]

❤

[@ovskiyo130]

I'm here like watching your videos trying to figure out where you get all them good deals lol

[@wackowacko2748]

Brilliant video. Well done and going to love watching you and your success grow.

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thanks! ❤

[@freakazomb]

Great video and really content especially like the gaming stuff. Can I just ask about getting stuff from the tip is it just a council dump or recycling centre that sells stuff as trying to find one near where I live

[@TOMS_TAT]

No you can't just ask. Its unlikely you'll be able to get anything. I'm very lucky to have my contact.

[@JCflips92]

Another banger Tom!!! Love that void space trick!

[@TOMS_TAT]

Glad you liked it!!

[@liamsellsretro]

There's a house clearance auction just round the corner from me every Thursday so I'm going to check that out!

[@TOMS_TAT]

Sweet! Hope you get some bargains!

[@marnosmarket695]

Hi mate, new to your channel, will binge your videos over the next couple of days

[@TOMS_TAT]

😍

[@MrReseller]

Hello Tom, new subscriber. Great video mate. I source a lot of my stock from auctions and get some great deals. Best of luck with future pickups and sales 👍

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub!

[@teessidedroneservices]

I like how u know roughly what ur looking for man...new subscriber...I might have a dabble in this lol

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thanks for the sub!

[@retro_rummage_]

Great video mate and good tip on the cases. Always good if you get a beat up game from the bootsale to trade in. I’ve actually bought PES 2009 in store and swapped a case to trade in 😂

[@TOMS_TAT]

My cex doesn't seem to care if cases or inlays are damaged at all when trading in. I just take all my poor condition fodder there now and they accept it all. But yea defo good to look out for the minty 50p sports games for case swaps. Shame they never have 50p PS1 games aha

[@Melabear123]

My partner came across your channel and ive binged the whole of them! Didnt know pink ps2 were worth so much ive got one with two controllers! Would you share where or how to find good auctions as were really interested in this but dont know where to start! Dont know how you dont have more subs! Amazing 😁

[@TOMS_TAT]

Search google for local auction houses. There are loads of them. If none are local you can view and bid online.

[@susiebeaman5288]

Hi ive subscribed like your videos . Im thinking of starting full time reselling . Did you get an ebay shop if so what level please ? Also how do you organise tax and book keeping many thanks 😊 and good luck as you are doing great

[@TOMS_TAT]

I hope you succeed with it if you do start!. I'm still trying to figure it all out myself in regards to taxes and book keeping. People keep telling me I need to use quick books so I'm going to look into that. Thanks for the sub!

[@AngieAitch]

Hi Tom, it shows that I watched your uploads, to this one, but forgot to sub...durr!...I made the kitchen sink comment lol...I am looking to get a ps1 if you want to sell direct? I have quite a few black disc games I need to check....I am also looking for a mini disk...the disk, I have a player, but ex took all the disks...prat! if you come across any, I only need 1 to test it still works......your doing great hun...keep on doing what your doing...excellent vid content! :)

[@TOMS_TAT]

If your looking for a cheap PS1 just for testing I have one that works but most of the screws that hold the shell together have snapped off so I could sell it cheap. I do have a few others for sale too. Give me a message on Instagram if your interested.

[@thetwistedlizzard]

remember me when ur famous

[@matthall5270]

New subscriber here, great videos. Good luck for the future bud👍

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thanks for watching!

[@waxmandr]

Hi mate. I'm just curious, why do you trade in at Cex with some items rather than listing everything on Ebay? Surely the mark up on the latter is higher? I know Cex can be pretty tight with their pricing offers.

[@TOMS_TAT]

I used to just do this as a hobby. So I traded most stuff into CEX in my older videos. but now I put most of it on eBay as i'm a full time reseller now. However sometimes it is still worth taking stuff to CEX. Sometimes Cex actually give a better price than ebay for certain things. Also if I have games in poor condition, manuals/inserts missing, damaged cases etc I offload them at CEX as they dont care so much about condition. Bad condition and manuals missing needs to be stated on an eBay listing which drops the price and the quality of your stock but CEX will give you the same price for a game no matter what the condition is.

[@allconsolerepairs2841]

That will keep you busy Cex Worker *yeah* 😂

[@TOMS_TAT]

lol

[@mobolp2499]

You could have tested those ps4 Controllers with your phone trough gamepad tester apps ! Definetly would have gotten more money! Maybe you are gonna remember it the next time you have some ps4 Controllers without an console to test them ! Btw i like your vids

[@TOMS_TAT]

Yea i've since learned that I can do it easily on my PC.

[@lynnwarburton2417]

Hi ... as a new subscriber can i wish you loads of luck in your new (ish) adventure. What is the name of your ebay shop? ... you seem to buy stuff i like. Look forward to watching your subscriber number rocketing 💙💜❤

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thank you! Toms_tat on ebay.

[@lynnwarburton2417]

@@TOMS_TAT will have a mooch later ty ❤💜💙

[@doctordestiny6177]

Congrats on all the new subs

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thank you!

[@shb8834]

Great video as always. I’m a new reseller (going 5 days now), and just wanted to ask, how long did it take for you to sell your first item on eBay and what was it? Thanks!

[@TOMS_TAT]

I was selling stuff on eBay before I went full time, but after going full time I sold stuff within an hour of listing it. Can't remember what it was though.

[@smart3k]

Bet they love you in CEX LOL

[@wilswasere7607]

maybe worth looking into a disc resurfacer i have a jfj pro really good for older games bit hit or miss on newer discs but worth having for reselling

[@TOMS_TAT]

Yea I defo want to get a disc re-surfacer with the amount of games i'm going to be selling. I'd like a really good one but they cost thousands!

[@xxxxxx-bp3ql]

If u dont plan clean 100s every single weakz jfj is fine i work on it and i dont think ever got any problem with any game i ever sold

[@TOMS_TAT]

@@xxxxxx-bp3ql How well does it work on removing scratches though?

[@wilswasere7607]

Yh I've not really had a problem with the JFK other that with the new disc you can't be to aggressive with them if they don't work after one run then it is what it is but on Wii games for example you can use the sanding attachment to remove all the scratches and it doesn't damage the discs I use meguire polishing compound as it's better than original but it's been a game changer in terms of monkey I can make from a decent bundle

[@TOMS_TAT]

@@wilswasere7607 how much are they?

[@matthewsweeney653]

Hello Tom, great content! I’ve just subscribed, can I ask you how did you stumble upon the auctions in your video it’s the first time I’ve ever herd of this would love to get into bidding on things. Thank You 😊

[@TOMS_TAT]

Search online for auctions in your area. Most places have them.

[@gaminggrandad5554]

Great Video just subbed 👍👍

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thank you!

[@CraftDAnimation]

Great video.

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thanks! 😀

[@Rjacko272]

Great video 🎉

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thank you!

[@prodJaykll]

Hey tom loved this video. Quick question and apologies if you already mentioned, which auction did you go to? Was it all done online or in person? Might be something i want to look into in the winter time too 👍

[@TOMS_TAT]

I go to view in person on Friday then I bit online on Saturday.

[@prodJaykll]

Thanks for your reply! If you don't mind me asking, what is the name of the auction company you use?@@TOMS_TAT

[@techrestoread]

Great videos what auctions do you use? hoping there one near me around the Bristol area

[@TOMS_TAT]

Peacocks

[@gavinquinn6022]

hi Tom, new sub here! love your videos and I'm inspired to try out something similar. Can i ask, do you find 'buy now' auctions or just normal auctions work better?

[@TOMS_TAT]

Thanks for the sub! I do buy it now on most items. I only do auctions if I'm not sure on the value.

[@gavinquinn6022]

thanks a million @@TOMS_TAT

[@PaulyFPL]

that £2 accidental auction didn't turn out bad

[@TOMS_TAT]

Yea aha. Might try do that more often lol

[@rjwilki3]

Random £2 auction boxes pay my mortgage. Favourite one recently was a large quantity of ulcer bandages, cost £2 total sales £890

[@TOMS_TAT]

@@rjwilki3 wow that's crazy! Think I'll try do that more often! The lot I won comes to over £100!

[@rickcollingwood8828]

Mate when you’re saying you bought stuff from the tip, do tips usually have a store? (This is news to me! Exciting news)

[@TOMS_TAT]

Some tips do have recycle shops yes.

[@Ghost8787]

Yes Yes 🙌🏼💪🏼👏🏼🤙🏼

[@johnboy3810]

Hi Tom, what’s the best way to know what console games are the best?

[@TOMS_TAT]

It's just something you learn over time. But you can scan games with the CEX app which tells you their rough value.

[@VintageHarrison]

Do you have your own disc repair machine for scratches etc? Anyone recommend a model?

[@TOMS_TAT]

I don't but I do need to get one.

[@mothype2353]

Hi Tom just a quick question how do you find these auction houses online thanks in advance

[@TOMS_TAT]

I have one local to me. They are located in lots of places but you'll have to search in your local area to see if there are any.

[@mothype2353]

Thanks appreciate it

[@dzikidzik2083]

Nice video as always :) what auction do you go to ?

[@dzikidzik2083]

@@TOMS_TAT Cheers pal keep doing good job i love the content

[@TOMS_TAT]

@@dzikidzik2083 Glad your enjoying the vids!

[@danknowlesgaming]

Hey man! 😊 Just came across your channel. Really love what your doing keep it up. I'd love to buy the crystal Xbox from you dude! I had one as a kid and would love to get my hands on it again. Would you be willing to sell it to me. Btw I have subscribed. Keep grinding bud. 👍

[@TOMS_TAT]

It was working when i was testing it but then it shut off and wont power on now. I'm going to try and fix it but I think i'm going to keep it as I'd like one for my collection too. But thanks for watching! And thanks for the sub!

[@soob99]

The clock capacitors die on them. It can be catastrophic if it’s been leaking a long time, but if you’re lucky and it’s only just gone, you might be able to clean it up and get it going again. Lots of vids on YT.

[@Gostrix]

I've just started reselling part time first month ive made 1035 om ebay so around 500-550 profit mark maybe slightly more. Main question i have is how do you speed up postal time or is therr a more efficient way. At the moment my best day i sold 12 items and after ive wrapped them all up posting them all individually at a post office took a good 10-15 mins. If i did reselling full time and had 20+ orders in a day, whats the best way how to send parcels without wasting too much time at a post office or courier service.

[@TOMS_TAT]

Purchase the labels online and buy a label printer. Much quicker. Also avoid royal mail and use drop off parcel services like evri.

[@WOOOPdoctorFROGhere]

royal mail collect from home for free too. Saves a lot of time having to go to post office

[@robsweatherchannel]

Do you pay from the house clearences?

[@TOMS_TAT]

yes

[@user-mw6tn3mn5s]

WIN

[@TOMS_TAT]

Hi, sorry this is the wrong video. You need to post this on my most recent video to be entered into the draw!

[@christopherlee3120]

Really think selling to CEX is a bad idea, from a business perspective you would be so much better off putting items into bundles and either auction them off or use buy it now, CEX is an easy alternative for quick money but not a good business idea, it does not make any sense.

[@TOMS_TAT]

I dissagree. For some items you right but with games I find its worth doing as on ebay there's hundreds of people selling the same thing and undercutting each other. Sometime cex give a better price. For the amount of work involved in listing and posting games individually your better off trading them in for an instant sale and zero work. I use my vouchers to buy things I need as well. I bought my go pro, a new phone, a laptop etc and the amount I paid for the items to get those vouchers is far less than what I paid. For instance I spent £30 at a carboot and traded them in to buy a £200 camera.

[@TOMS_TAT]

Also with ps4 controllers for instance cex give you £30 voucher when they sell on ebay for £30. The work involved in cleaning and testing it and listing, posting, fees etc I may as well just trade it in.

[@TOMS_TAT]

Cex also don't care about condition of cases or is manuals are missing so I off load all my incomplete and bad condition games too.

[@EnhancedRetro]

Did Cex discount your trade in? My local ones have a permanent discount on my account of 10% which increases more I take in annoys me xD

[@TOMS_TAT]

No? Why would they do that?

[@tomcostin9078]

What bootfair do you go to mate

[@TOMS_TAT]

Theres about 5 different ones I go to.

[@danielnxt]

mate watched 2 videos had to stop why is your hand all over the place trying to hypnotize me or some shit

[@TOMS_TAT]

Not the first person to say that lol. Noted. I'll tie my hand behind my back next time lol

[@danielnxt]

found myself following your hand more then the video lmao good luck with the channel though!@@TOMS_TAT