MY PRODUCTIVE DAY AS A FULL TIME EBAY RESELLER | SELLING ON EBAY

This video shares my productive day as a full time reseller in my storage shed. My job is selling books on eBay to help me make money. Watch me picking and packing my eBay orders, photographing items to sell on eBay, bundling up books to sell and keeping my inventory organised.
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[@Nancycraft22]

I used your idea with the cling wrap. Best idea ever. It keeps the books together well and I can still see the titles. Love your videos. Thanks for all of your hard work. Best wishes from New York

[@BargainswithLove]

I always really wanted to tell you how amazing you are❤️, humble, and true❤ your channel is truly a breath of fresh air 🙂 is a wonder that is inspired me sales more books ❤ love your Channel ❤.

[@thetatdoctor3806]

Thanks for sharing this Mel, many don''t realise the efforts resellers go to to make this business work. Its so much more than list ship repeat!!

[@backfromburnout]

So true! There is a lot more to being a reseller! It's a constant grind when trying to make a full time income. Thank you so much for watching and supporting me.

[@ebonywaru160]

Omg mel it looks like my lounge🙄 so I'm inspired to see what you do 😊

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@cheriea.6195]

Thanks for sharing Mel. A very productive day.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes it was! Thanks for watching Cherie x

[@BeauJohnson1]

My family and I were inspired by your videos and we are listing about 50 books a day. Scored a great haul from an estate sale and we are fully committed to the process! Thanks for your insights!

[@backfromburnout]

Amazing!! Be sure to keep me updated with your progress as I love to here other's results :)

[@liannehill748]

Nice to see the different types of activities in your working day. Good luck with moving the books on Saturday

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much! Saturday will be a big day!

[@Nana_Tink]

Great video. You are so amazing. I love using the wrap for so many things.

[@eileenalholinna5310]

I love watching your videos, Mel! You are amazing! ❤️❤️

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much!!

[@JL-wi7pd]

Another great video Mel! Thank you for sharing your journey! Your videos push me to keep going. I have some slow days but your videos give me that push to do better the next day! Thank you for sharing your day with all of us! :)

[@backfromburnout]

Comments like this make it all worth it! Thank you so much for the support x

[@AmberResells]

Your videos are my new addiction! Love seeing your day to day!

[@backfromburnout]

Yay! Thank you! I really appreciate you watching me! Thanks for the support of my channel x

[@canes3053]

Hi Mel, love how you are so organized. Love to watch your videos.

[@backfromburnout]

I try - some area's I'm better then others! I do try and stay organised in the shed as much as possible. At home at the moment - hmmmmmm LOL

[@waynesworld6446]

Great setup and love the efficient way you get things done

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you! It's working well for me and systems are running smoothly. Thanks for watching!

[@ianjresells]

You're very organised Mel, always consistently pushing and making things happen. Another successful day at the shed! I have cling wrap on rolls but not with the handle, that makes it so much quicker to wrap around. Thanks again, always loving the videos.

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Ian! Yes the mini shrink wrap is just so handy for so many things! I really appreciate your support Ian - thank you 😺😺😺

[@davestarr7112]

Very informative as always. Thank you. Watching you shrink wrap those bundles gave me a sore back though! Goodness woman you need taller tables or else place blocks (spacers of waste books, perhaps) under the table legs. You're young but by the time you're in your '50s or '60s your back is going to give up and cripple you. Take care of your health while you still have it ...you can never get back what you've lost by abusing your body. Be well.

[@backfromburnout]

Oh I never even noticed while doing that! Thanks for pointing it out (I'm 45 this year so on my way to that 50 LOL). Thank you for watching

[@MrPaulMorris]

I have to agree. I had a back injury early in my working life that laid me up for a couple of weeks and have been super-conscientious since then in working safely. While we tend to think of injuries resulting from a single over-heavy lift or an awkward twisting angle, but repetitive small, almost unnoticed strains on the back can accumulate over time and suddenly become a major issue.

[@caltblake6112]

well done young lass, you work hard, we enjoy your vids, carl and jane south wales uk

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching and the support!

[@modernvintagevogue4802]

I love the cling wrap roll, yes best investment ever.. Great video MEL xx

[@backfromburnout]

It really is! Sometimes the little things make such a difference to our systems! Thank you for watching!

[@adelesmith1768]

From now on the snickets books with be known as lickety snickets ..... I love it and makes me chuckle! Fab vid mel x

[@backfromburnout]

It's so much easier for me to say lol As soon as I say it, I realise it's wrong ha ha.

[@imjody]

Hey, I really enjoyed seeing what it's like to do what you do! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks for watching Jody!

[@annfevans6923]

On your bundle of 3 with one with sticker and on highlighted. I would sell the 2 good ones and list a good price then through the highlighted as a bonus.

[@backfromburnout]

I'll see how it goes now as a bundle as I've done it but I'll monitor it and if it doesnt sell soon I will change it up. Fingers crossed for a fast sale!

[@Nana_Tink]

Good idea on dong the 4 into a bundle. ANd yes, I would bundle the 3 together Rich Dad Poor Dad.

[@SabineThinkerbellum]

it would be great if you could give an update on those books that you mention in your videos. I noticed that you sometimes do. I’m selling used books for over a decade myself (in Germany) but I love your videos and I’m binge watching. I’m getting a lot of ideas !!!

[@AnkiandIshu]

Good job Mel.

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much!

[@emusaurus]

Yeah how good are those kmart lights! I just bought 2 for $5 each on clearance and am so impressed with them.

[@LauraBellaX]

great daily vlog ! hope all goes well sat with the big move Mel ! lucky u have so many strong kiddos to help :) xx

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you! Yes, although none of them are looking forward to another move ha ha. It's going to be a big weekend!

[@LauraBellaX]

@@backfromburnout i bet moving is no fun at any time. Bribe them with lots of take away fir dinner 😂. Good luck with it hope it stays nice and cool over there fir you at least !! Xx

[@merridybenton7028]

Great video. For the Rich Dad books, I put them down as Good in the drop box but in the details I put Acceptable to Good and explain why.

[@backfromburnout]

That's a great idea Merridy. I'm sure they will still sell, they are sought after books.

[@MACESTechnologiesLLC]

you sure got a lot of work done in 15 minutes!! :)

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha, I wish! LOL Thanks for watching Craig

[@enochb1744]

You're crushing it Mel! I hope you're doing well! :)

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you! You too! I'm trying :)

[@signeknudsen8513]

You are efficient!

[@MrPaulMorris]

As I've commented on earlier videos about the comparison of book prices on eBay here in the UK and Australia, I thought I'd give a specific example of a book sold in this video. 'The Secrets She Keeps' that you sold for $18.99 sells on eBay UK for £5.95 *new* with free postage and around £4 (again including postage) for used. Bearing in mind that the postage would be £3 this doesn't leave a lot of margin even if the books came free! For reference, £1 = $1.8 AU (approx)

[@backfromburnout]

The UK market is so different isn't it thanks to world of books. I have been looking at the UK market with some UK sellers trying to work out what books sell best for you guys over there.

[@laurab8450]

Mel, you are such a hard worker! Good job. Do you ever ship books in boxes? And how do you ship your book bundles?

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you :) I rarely ship in boxes. I just use the padded mailers in the larger size for my bundles and then wrap them with some tape so they don't flop around in the mailer during post.

[@Allisonloosemore]

Like a Pro! 🌸

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you :)

[@rockyjaydog6447]

You are killing it Mel!!! Question, Im spending a couple hundred bucks on lights and Im still not happy with my photos. How come your pictures come out with just the warehouse lights? I have an iphone 12.

[@backfromburnout]

I have the Iphone 11. The photos come out fine for the books. I put the phone on square setting, vivid setting and adjust exposure if needed. But I wouldn't want to be photographing clothes with this light. But this light would be sufficient for anything that I could photograph on this table - ornaments, shoes, toys etc

[@harryloomisnewandused2886]

Awsome Awsome Awsome. Thanks!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@DaveRepairs]

So ur still working like mad - i would have priorities the house right now and packing everything up especially as last time I moved it took me about 2 months of packing/moving. You know, u say 5 dollars for that cling-wrap, I agree it's good but its not as affective as rubber-bands :) I am fortunate to be a postie where we have an endless supply, we constantly sticking small-parcles together to make one large parcel and where u took a few minutes to that, I would have done that in a few seconds, I also sort out bundles with double rubber-band around them and inside a packet... its all about speed :) So Rubber Bands is actually my no1 $5 bucks spent haha

[@cherrytreeblossom8475]

Wouldn't rubber bands make an indentation into the book? It might be OK after they're parcelled up, but not without protection.

[@DaveRepairs]

@@cherrytreeblossom8475 indeed, but the bands I use are large and thick, so yes and no. A lot of books I seen from Mel are indeed in VGC so cling-wrap does indeed make more sense

[@backfromburnout]

Hey Dave I think the bands would damage the paperback books. I get a lot of book bundles from one roll, it last's me quite along time. Today and tomorrow I'm busy in the shed packing up for the move :)

[@backfromburnout]

I also think they would damage the books

[@KayElle733]

Nice 👍🏼

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@cherrytreeblossom8475]

Hi Mel I haven't watched this yet but will soon. I really like your videos having recently discovered them. You have inspired me to try bookselling along with all the others items I've amassed to sell so I hope you don't mind me asking so many questions. Someone has offered me some kid's books - some for 50c each and about 20 for $1 each s these are better known authors and in 'as new' condition (so she says I haven't seen them first hand). Would I be paying too high? They're all soft covers. This is all new to me and I"m pretty much flying blind.

[@backfromburnout]

Always look up your completed sales when unsure. I do sell kids books but due to the size of picture books a lot of them cost more for shipping so I do try and bundle them up. Kids fiction reader books sell well for me.

[@moanathomas8065]

Hi Mel - I notice you're using a VA. Wondering if you set up multi user access on Ebay or shared your login? I have a VA and wanted to start her listing. I know ebay can be very strict. Wondering how others do it, success leaves clues :) Thanks so much for all your sharing. It's so inspiring.

[@nickibair999]

Mel, how do you keep everything in its right place? With a library house full of books, I would be lost! lol

[@backfromburnout]

I have a good SKU system. When I move into the new eBay shed I will be updating some videos with more details about this!

[@davidnorton7464]

Just photograph the highlighted pages and state acceptable. Overstate the defects and they'll still sell

[@backfromburnout]

Yep, thats what I have done. I'm confident they will still sell as these books do sell well. Thanks David for watching again!

[@jeffdorris5321]

Hit the like button 👍👍👍

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Jeff!

[@twotwinningcavs]

Sorry if you have already mentioned this but I’d love to hear what your grading system is

[@ams7733]

Great video as always Mel. I have a a bit of a dumb question for you (sorry if I've missed that you've mentioned this elsewhere) but how do you print the sticky labels with your addresses on them? Does ebay do this automatically and do you have to be a store for that ability to be possible? Also, which sheets have worked best for you with that? Thank you so much. :-)

[@backfromburnout]

Yes, it automatically puts the buyer address and my sender PO Box address on the label :) I use Australia Post MyPost business but even if you printed on the eBay website it will print all this for you.

[@ams7733]

@@backfromburnout Thank you so much for your reply Mel, you are very kind to share your knowledge. :-)

[@rickjmiles83]

i wish i could get your prices ,uk seems to be alot lower on certain books ,i do well with like harry potter and unfortunate events

[@backfromburnout]

Yes, some of the UL books from what I have seen run low but I do know some sellers doing well from them. You have to choose carefully and run your comps. I'd be looking for the non fiction and vintage books in UK

[@MrRabbitVideo]

Hi Back from Burnout, what shelves did you buy to store all this books, it looks fairly sturdy!

[@backfromburnout]

I've bought all my shelves from Bunnings :)

[@nickibair999]

What kind of printer do you use? Been looking for a different one. I have just a plain Jane printer, but wanting one where its peel and stick kind or so instead. Will help in not having to use my tape to stick it on my packages

[@backfromburnout]

I use a Dymo 4XL and buy generic labels from eBay

[@jessnjopearce2484]

What do you have on your thank you cards? Are you able to show us. I need to design ours and not sure what to write.

[@backfromburnout]

I'm actually about to change them up. Are you on Instagram? If so DM and I cans end you a photo as I have a couple of types.

[@suziestar7778]

How many hours do you put in a day? you are amazing!

[@backfromburnout]

Most day's I put in a lot but KZbin is also time consuming. I do take time off though if I feel I need it. For example, on Tuesday I took the entire day off to rest as I was feeling tired :)

[@harryloomisnewandused2886]

What is the best way to store books? I noticed on your shelves, some are standing up, and some are laying flat.

[@backfromburnout]

I'm still trying to work that out. I want to move away from stacking them and have them standing up so am trialing a new system at the moment.

[@katiebooknerd7495]

Hi mel, where did you find your VA?

[@vintageviola36banks24]

Do you get many returns for damage? I would not feel comfortable sending out books that were not wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard. Or is the time savings worth the gamble in damage.

[@backfromburnout]

Never. All my feedback says well packaged and great books

[@Wasted-GTA]

Howdy, maybe you have run into this problem. I sell books (comics) and can't figure out how to offer free shipping on each additional item sold after the 1st (media mail). eBay does not allow immediate payment and customer invoicing option to be active at the same time and there does not appear to be any options in the promotional settings that align with this. Basically, the customer has to pay the shipping on each item, and then I have to refund them after the fact which is not a good customer experience and creates unnecessary accounting steps. Any booksellers out there find a way to keep immediate payment active and still help the customer not pay all the extra shipping? eBay says they will pass the info up the chain, but that does not help in the current world.

[@marinusdekker6707]

How thit you get in to selling books on ebay. And why books, is it because you love to read, or because there are so many different books, and easy to ship. What is your ebay shop name, do you have a link.

[@backfromburnout]

I was always a clothes, shoes and book seller but last year I started collecting more books and then when Covid hit the books sold really well so I kept getting more. And then I somehow ended up with thousands LOL

[@rhondajoy6953]

Hi there!🙂 I can't find out how to calculate the cost of a package for media mail. Help!!!!!! Thankyou so much.❤

[@backfromburnout]

We don't have media mail in Australia we use flat rate shipping here in Australia.

[@rhondajoy6953]

@@backfromburnout Thank you!

[@kayepoolebuttonsvintageand6541]

Your $15 pile includes postage doesn't it .. so you are making a $7 profit approximately? I thought you went mainly for above $20 or is it because they are fast to move? By the way I've been spending my time the last week driving around watching your videos while doing my other job 😂 and ducking into op shops when I can, love my other job but time to make it my second income and eBay my main, very handy to do as a back up for when sales are slow 🎟️✔️

[@backfromburnout]

I aim to buy books that will sell for $20+ but when I get large hauls and free books some of them are worth less. But they are still worth listing for me as I am getting them free or cheap (30c-50c) and because of my fast processes. I can do the cheaper books as I'm trying to be a volume book seller and they still keep bringing activity to my stores and they do still sell. But if I am cherry picking for books I only want to buy books that will sell for over $20+. If I wasn't a volume seller I wouldn't want to be selling the cheaper books or storing them as they take too much space. Hope that makes sense.

[@kayepoolebuttonsvintageand6541]

Yes perfect sense, thank you 😀

[@stevedavenport1202]

What does "death pile" mean?

[@backfromburnout]

It means the pile of unlisted inventory resellers have. It's often referred to as a death pile

[@stevedavenport1202]

@@backfromburnout Thank you! I have one of those myself 😀