Selling Books on eBay - THIS IS HOW to sell books in bundles

How do I get started selling books on eBay? How do I sell books in bundles and lots? I am a full time eBay reseller who has been selling books in my eBay store for many years. This video is packed with valuable information and my top tips on where to source books, what types of books you should buy, how to price books for sale, listing tips for writing a good title, how to photograph book bundles plus I discuss the mistakes beginner eBay sellers make when they start selling books on eBay. Grab a note pad and pen as this video is filled with tips on how to make money selling books on eBay.
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Hi! My name is Mel (aka) Back from Burnout! And if you’re a reseller wanting to learn how to sell books on eBay and how I run a successful eBay business selling second hand items from the thrift store then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! On this channel, I upload 2-3 videos a week surrounding topics such as tips for selling on eBay and how to make money selling books on eBay. I help you get a better understanding of what it's like being a full time eBay reseller and I'll show you what I do all day as a eBay reseller in my weekly reselling vlogs. I basically answer any and all questions any eBay resellers may have who are looking to grow their eBay business!

[@Tom-gp6oy]

FYI James Patterson didn't write most of those books. His name is on hundreds of books because he makes a deal with new unknown authors. He reportedly provides and outline (if he does that much), and they write the book. That's the only reason he has so many.

[@Melissadougie]

love seeing more of you Mel!!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!

[@kenblosser6434]

I found this video very interesting. I'm in the USA and have been selling bundled books since about 2003. Where I live we have a lot of used book sales and library stores. I would research authors and make lists of the series and mark off each book when I found it. Once I had a complete set, then I would list it on eBay and start fresh again. Up until 2009 I would sell the books in auctions, after that, fixed price unless I wanted to give them away. If I find ready-made sets of books, I'd also spend more for them. Thanks for the great videos!

[@picklikeapro6952]

Books used to sell on auctions on eBay? 😯. That’s actually shocking to me lol. Even a $50 book sells for whatever you priced it at now so $.01 for most people plus shipping lol. It’s kind of sad. I would never sell books anymore if it wasn’t for me finally getting on amazon and most of them selling for WAYYY more on there.

[@kenblosser6434]

@@picklikeapro6952 I made a good living by selling bundles in auctions before 2009. I'd start the bidding at .99. Very rarely was I disappointed in the return. After 2009 when the economy failed, that things changed. I had to start selling them at set prices or give them away. Even now, when I comp prices, books that sold on auctions don't bring back near as much as the set prices. The sad part was that with auctions I could depend on the money coming in every week. With set prices I couldn't, so I had to get back into the work force.

[@picklikeapro6952]

@@kenblosser6434 yea. I’m almost to the point of having to go back to work and I sell everything. Right when I was about to gas prices dropped a little and sales finally got a little spike but I know what you mean. I sell books on Amazon and I’m just now starting with selling lots on eBay and it’s not looking good so far on eBay.

[@jenniferarchibald9120]

The auction professor on you tube has excellent advice for selling books etc online.

[@49lucky]

I sell one at a time or rarely box full. Both sell ok but I'd rather sell more.

[@DonnaBridges]

Thank you for all the wonderful tips! This is exactly what I needed to know!

[@abdelmalekbeo7576]

Gr8 content. Thank you for sharing the info with us. Well done Mel.

[@sunnykel7573]

Awesome tips, thank you

[@sandralynn8173]

Awesome instruction! You are so fun to watch! I don't even sell books (I sell clothing) but I still learn so much from you! Thank you for the walk through!

[@bensblock2246]

I am so glad you have these videos. I've watch them and always find a hidden (or not so hidden) gem to help me with my eBay page.

[@ji2660]

This video was extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing

[@joshhowe3477]

Great video! Dropping absolute gems!

[@leoninavictoria8024]

Great tips for bundles! Thank you

[@Beardkingpicker]

This is really helpful thanks. Moving away from Amazon FBA book to Ebay so ready to start making Bundles!

[@brianburleson1084]

Awesome! Well done. This has been so very helpful to me! And I love your accent!

[@gaylewallace5860]

Thanks so much Mel. Such valuable information, I learnt a lot.

[@backfromburnout]

So glad! Thank you for the feedback!

[@hannahrosewood8885]

I SO needed this! Thank you so much!

[@backfromburnout]

I’m so glad and hope it helped. Feel free to drop any more questions!

[@laurab8450]

Great video & information, Mel! I've begun using the shrink wrap on my books & its great! Wonderful tip. Thank you.

[@backfromburnout]

Glad it was helpful! The shrink wrap is the best! So cheap and honestly one of the best things I use on a daily basis in my store

[@KeishaBrown1505]

Thanks for the great info!! Awesone video!!

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you liked it!

[@especiallyanimals]

As always another great video!!! Thank you Mel!

[@backfromburnout]

My pleasure! Thats for always watching and see you tomorrow!

[@sharongallagher7730]

Great info, thank you!!

[@joanprince733]

Hi Mel. Fantastic vlog with loads of important information on selling books in bundles. Keep up the great content. Look forward to tomorrow's vlog. xxx

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much Joan, see you tomorrow!

[@2strive405]

Love your content! The garland is a nice touch!

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you like it! It's nice to get into the Christmas spirit :) I was putting it up in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmrEn62fobWHmK8

[@tlk7361]

Thanks Mel this video is perfect timing for me🙌🏻

[@backfromburnout]

You're so welcome! I hope it helps, any questions keep adding them to my videos!

[@jenniesenape8716]

I love this video. This has help me.out soo much !

[@ianjresells]

What a great video, a wealth of information full of value. Thank you Mel.

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Ian! I hope it can help someone x

[@oliviarose6444]

I love your energy…. enjoy watching even if I never sell a book.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much! We all sell different things but we all do the same job and have the same reseller struggles :)

[@mindyussery5517]

This was very helpful. Thanks!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@donnacollier6744]

Great video!! Great Info!! Thanks Mel, your awesome..

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@brettleecubbage]

I love your videos. I been selling on eBay for 8 months and I been growing crazy. I been shipping out of my storage unit and I just opened a Amazon fba. I am new to books. And they have crazy money in it when you find the right books. I just ordered my scanner and got my free trail for scoutiq. Just trying different categories of eBay. I been selling media, piecing out small kitchen appliances, electronics, I have a whole sale guy that I buy vintage toys new in box from the 80s,90s and early 2000s. And golf clubs. Crazy money in that also. I am kinda all over the place but I know my brands. What to look for. Some people told me I should just stick to one category but I am more into lot of different things.

[@michaelbourdakis4480]

That was one of the best video's i have seen, answered pretty much everything.

[@backfromburnout]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback! Feel free to share it with anyone else you think it may help!

[@HanginwithKellyDebbie]

Love your vlogs! Keep them coming! Happy Holidays.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you! You too!

[@Raiders1154]

Hi Mel, thank you so much for sharing this video. I am reseller mainly clothes and shoes, but have been looking for other things to sell. I have been watching your videos and have learned so much from you. I really appreciate it!

[@christopher9727]

Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@777VIBRANT]

Thank you for your videos

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching!

[@trekkie23]

Very cool shrink wrap! I have an ancient shrink wrap machine but works like a charm. It definitely helps to take care in shipping and taking care of the products. Buyers appreciate it. I’ll have to look for that shrink wrap roller.

[@backfromburnout]

Oh wow I’ve never seen a big machine. This is so cheap and easy and the most used tool in my entire business! It’s also great for sealing board games, DVD bundles and many other items that have boxes where contents can spill. :) Thanks for watching

[@rickadams]

Thanks for the video Mel, some great tips. I want to start diversifying what I sell and books is the next logical step to try! Being in the UK we have a lot of competition on eBay and Amazon from sellers selling individual books cheap so unique bundles is definitely something I want to try!

[@christopher9727]

.... No hope In the world repent of evil don't trust in mankind for salvation or help trust Jesus Christ today Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@nikneumann9170]

Good video... Love the shrink wrap ❗👍

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you 🤗It's the best, I use it everyday in my business! Its also great for bundling up items like board games or puzzles where you don't want boxes to open and items to spill out!

[@bobedwards7927]

I just found your channel by chance and subscribed. You make interesting videos with tons of helpful information. Thanks.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for subscribing! My channel is a little different to most other reselling channels. I like to vlog my own reselling life and share tips and motivation along the way (with some laughs). I hope you enjoy!

[@trbcollectibles]

I just logged on and saw you posted Mel! I am so excited to watch! Your updates are the best!

[@trbcollectibles]

I literally just got home from the thrift store where I bought book bundles! lol

[@backfromburnout]

BOOM! Hope you got some good ones

[@darleneaitken1620]

Excellent video. You really are the best!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback!

[@chillid3146]

I've found vampire series,and James Marsden the tommorow series and Ellie Chronicles is on repeat for me..haha so funny I was just typing and you showed James Marsden lol

[@jeanineruggeri4573]

I am so glad I saw this. I’ve been trying to bundle books. I believe I am doing most of what u are suggesting but it really put it together for me. I’m doing a Christmas novel bundle, various authors. Problem for me is I have books everywhere in my house! Thanks for your videos!!

[@backfromburnout]

Glad it was helpful! I've been there done that with books all through my house and it's hard when it overtakes your living area. I'm very thankful to have a separate shed now and nothing eBay related in my house. It makes a huge difference.

[@my_flippin_journey]

*Great Content .. thanks Mel*

[@backfromburnout]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@unclewaynosworld1708]

Great advice here Mel! A lot of this is very similar to DVDs

[@backfromburnout]

Yep, bundling can work in so many genres and it's such a great way to increase ASP. I sold a great bundle of DVD's today.

[@rsnerd008]

I love complete collections! I sell collectibles, breaking down collections, moving the money items and churning the dross is how you make money!

[@criscoleman]

Thanks for the video, Mel. I have a collection of Hardy Boys books from the 60s and 70s, as well as a bunch of Nancy Drew books, not sure of the years. I was about to donate them to the thrift store because they're not worth all that much. Most of the Hardy Boys are hardback, not sure about the Nancy Drew ones. This video gives me pause for reflection. I used to charge free shipping until I started getting burned on best offers, so I'm a bit gun shy on offering free shipping. In the US, books can go a cheaper media mail rate but take longer to deliver. I don't think I could fit anymore than 2 hardback or thick paperback books in a padded envelope, so if I were to bundle these books, I'd almost have to ship them in some kind of box. Incidentally, I always shrink wrap books, if more than one book, but in both directions versus the one direction you illustrated. I also always will put a piece of cardboard on each side of the books for additional support. I notice that you did not do that. Since I can't really put more than 2 hardbound or thick paperback books in a padded envelope, how would you recommend I approach the bundling issue? This is my first time discovering you from your comment in a Hairy Tornado group post asking which books are the ones people are selling. Thank you for including your YT channel. Glad to meet you. I have a few friends in the Land of Oz from other FB groups. Good people-all! Also, I have many book collections by other authors, such as Louis L'Amour and William W. Johnstone, as well as a bunch of Babysitter's Club books, maybe some others, but those are the ones that come to mind.

[@Scorcher62]

Slowly but surely watching all your vids Mel. Its great seeing how you have grown! Q- With Aust Post pricing structures the way they are, do you try to keep your bundles under the 5kg flat rate?

[@nicolemay4427]

U killed it on this video lots of information 👏

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@JBSpookyReview]

I'm going to have to take down all of my book listings now and redo them. Thanks for the information it was really helpful.

[@backfromburnout]

Oh wow, I'm glad it helped you! Where were you going wrong?

[@JBSpookyReview]

@@backfromburnout I got a bunch of horror and crime thriller books earlier in the year and I was trying to list them individually which here in Canada wasn't the best idea because of the high shipping costs. I'm going to follow your bundle idea as it makes way more sense. Thanks a bunch.

[@KellyAnotherAdventure]

Thanks for this! It certainly prompted me to check my listings and make some tweaks that I'd missed. It certainly sounds like books in Australia hold their value a little better than they do here in the UK. Most low value books sell for less than £3 with shipping and I honestly have no idea how they do it (approx $6 Aus). I'm focusing mostly on good value bundles that sell quickly (in most cases, less than a week) which helps with limited storage space even if the profit may only be as little as £2 when sold but I'm getting to the point now where most are double what I spent on each book, less fees (shipping charged extra). Certainly not a get rich quick scheme but I'm liking that this is something I can do around my full time salaried position and I love books so having lots of them around isn't the worst problem to have... Occasionally I stumble across a higher value book but they're a nice surprise.

[@twotwinningcavs]

Liked, downloaded, saved to multiple playlists, & be prepared for my many questions below

[@backfromburnout]

Send me all the questions!

[@journalsbyjaydis5840]

This was a FANTASTIC video!! I learned so much! How did you find out that you needed to sell books from a series, together? You mentioned that you did not know that at 1st, I was just curious how you discovered you were doing it wrong. 🤭

[@flyingcat2054]

Good ideas. Thanks. I’m a clothing reselling hater, and I’m not totally convinced selling books would be any better, but I have some of my own I can start with!

[@backfromburnout]

It's worth a try!

[@twotwinningcavs]

Not a question but 🧡 love your tip about not needing book 1 in a set!

[@backfromburnout]

I'm so glad! I used to stress about that in the beginning but people still buy them as you are still offering great value with the bulk of the other books!

[@mrslehman3]

Great video!! Top ten list.

[@backfromburnout]

Top ten list of different type of bundles I like to sell?

[@mrslehman3]

One of your top 10 videos showing how to resell books.. what to look for and how to organize them

[@mrslehman3]

I also liked your photography one when you were in the storage unit and how you utilize your assistant

[@TSunshineful]

Wow this video is a Godsend! Subscribed ! What is your eBay store name?

[@CJRewired]

Wish I knew this when selling books in 2006. I have gotten lots of tips from you, although I rarely sell books anymore

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching, books are the best!

[@tiqugi]

I'm surprised to hear you source books through Facebook! In fact, in Japan, on handmade sites like minne and creema, there's a trend of taking product photos with English text placed underneath, which is considered stylish. These sites are similar to Etsy. I wonder if this is unique to Japan. I'm happy to learn about various things.

[@sandrabentley8111]

That was an amazing video Mel and I don't even sell books! Your explanations were so clear and it all made such sense ha. Good job. TAP THE LIKE BUTTON EVERYONE!!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much for the feedback and thanks for watching me for me not just the books - I appreciate that!

[@CanCanElf16]

I'm getting one of those shrink wrap handlers rn holy crap!

[@backfromburnout]

They are the best!!!!

[@sheilas52]

Interesting video Mel. I can’t believe how many books you have.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I have a lot plus a storage shed full of the huge hoarders haul I bought a while back! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oajMnJ-uq7F1q80

[@antiquebookcollective]

Book bundles are the absolute best! :)

[@backfromburnout]

Yes!!! Love them!

[@Bad--Wolf]

What a fabulous thumbnail 😍

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha, let's see if KZbin likes it LOL

[@traceynelson898]

Hi Mel. Love your videos, very entertaining and informative. Was wondering what would be the biggest book bundle you would sell? I have over 20 of Agatha Christie Poirot series, would you bundle them together or split them and if split in to how many please?

[@backfromburnout]

I like to send my bundles in the flat rate mailers so they have a 5kg weight limit so I try and stick with that so it depends if they are heavy books with a bundle that big and how much the postage would be. If you are offering "free shipping" and the shipping is high on the weight you may be better to split the bundle. Also look at the sold comps and see what others similar are selling for in bundles. I sell mills and boon in large bundles but the books are very small and thin.

[@alisoncurtis4006]

Excellent video, Thank-you for sharing. What if you find a hard cover that is in very good condition 1st edition, would you sell that separately? Also, do you have to clean any of them?

[@backfromburnout]

I will bundle books in all different types of condition but I always grade the bundle in the lowest condition of books. So if 3 books are very good and 1 is acceptable the entire bundle is graded as acceptable.

[@MovinOn2222]

I have so many books I just bought from estate / he was a reseller, too. How to sell to other resellers to clear out quickly. I have kept some to sell, but there are so many I haven’t even been able to look through them all. We just boxed them and moved them out of house so they could sell the house. They are in 2 storage units. It took 3 of us 5 days. In USA

[@stevedavenport1202]

James Patterson is such a prolific author because he has "subcontractors"...lol

[@backfromburnout]

I have since learned that lol. I thought how does this man write so many books!!! LOL. He’s a great seller for me!

[@susanarrington9371]

Would rarely go for that much here in the states for fiction novels

[@EmuPorridge]

Thanks for the great info Mel. How do you determine postage for bundles? It definitely makes a dent in the profits. Thanks again.

[@backfromburnout]

Hi Timmy, in Australia we have flat rate for up to 5kg so it just goes off the size of the mailer I use (sml,med,lg). As I send a lot of books a week I am on the highest postage discount that Australia Post offers for small business which really helps.

[@nicolemay4427]

Ship media 4 sure

[@BKVendingFlipping]

Amazing info, thanks so much for sharing. If you had to guess, how long do your bundles sit before they sell? Is it a lot of long tail? Also, do you always have free shipping as media mail?

[@backfromburnout]

Some of them sell super fast - same day even. Some of them take a little longer but that’s the same with all types of books. Some of them are always more long haul. I try to price them to keep them moving out the door

[@twotwinningcavs]

Q1. Remembering what books you need to complete a set/bundle. Say you purchase a haul and there are a few incomplete sets. Q1a) how do you remember which books you have vs what you need when out in the thrift? Q1b) how do you organise/store these incomplete sets/bundles until you complete and list them?

[@backfromburnout]

Stay tuned for todays video for this answer :)

[@puppydogdiary596]

Why no singing today :( haha. Great video still. Thanks for sharing Mel! ♡

[@backfromburnout]

Next time! I don't want to scare everyone away with my tone deaf voice LOL

[@realcorkdan]

any tips on titles for the same genre … say business books or autobiography’s of business leaders … for example richard branson , warren buffett, bill gates …. they might cover business, personal development or academics ?

[@thomasfrench2012]

I am surprised that the mini shrink wrap doesn't warp the book backs out of shape. I am also surprised that you can send the books in bubble mailers. For example, last week I got something completely for free because it was damaged in transport and another box last week was so damaged during shipping that they had had to tape it back together Frankenstein's Monster style. Fortunately for them it was craft paper so it withstood the rough handling. Clearly you know what you are doing, but it is difficult to see how you don't have a lot of books damaged in transport.

[@happilybyheidi4895]

When you bundle different authors, what do you do for item specifics? Do you just input 1 of the authors/titles? Thanks!

[@darylhembrough586]

I volunteer in a local charity shop, Katie Fforde is an author we seem to constantly have in stock.

[@KayElle733]

Bundles are my best sellers 👍🏼

[@backfromburnout]

They are my favourite things to sell.

[@AnneRaimondi-vw7xw]

Thanks for the video. With the book bundles do you pay for shipping or have the buyer pay for shipping?

[@backfromburnout]

It’s included in the price. It doesn’t really make a difference it’s all psychological how you charge for postage. Either it’s free (but not really as it’s added into the sale price) or it’s charged separately. Same price at the end of the day. eBay does like sellers to offer free postage.

[@AnneRaimondi-vw7xw]

Thank you for getting back to me. I am just getting started selling books and I have a lot that their value is under five dollars. So I’m not really too sure how to get rid of them. Selling them individually is not a good option because I would take a loss. so I have to figure out how I can bundle them to get rid of them.

[@Themrjoliveira]

Question : When you ship a bundle of 5,6 books , can you send all of them media mail and that’s 1 fee for all of them or for each book ? How do you ship them? Thx a lot !!!

[@duncanvr7567]

Books books and more books :)

[@backfromburnout]

Love my books!

[@myrp390]

Just started watching you. Is there a place where you link to the things you use -- the label printer, the type of plastic wrapping you like, the extra large bubble mailers, etc.?

[@backfromburnout]

I don't have that but that's a great idea. I use the Dymo 4XL thermal printer, the mini shrink wrap is from Bunnings, bubble mailers are all from Australia Post :)

[@backfromburnout]

I get my Dymo labels from eBay. They are a generic brand so they are much cheaper then Dymo branded labels but they work equally as well and I've never had any problems with them.

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

Thanks for the info on bundles! How much time do you spend on the descriptions? Do you use a generic paragraph for all of them or do you get specific for each one? It seems to take me forever to do this part. Help!

[@backfromburnout]

Very little time on the descriptions! In this video I talk to about my descriptions and titles in both of these videos if your interested in learning more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faaapYWwm6eMd8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYHde3h3qat4abs

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

@@backfromburnout Thanks! I just started taking the photos ahead and set them in the folders and I agree that does help. My issue is that I'm only selling vintage books. It takes a while to be sure that I've got the right info (1st ed., price and condition). But I need to get braver and be less detailed in the condition description. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Also, you have the most information out there. I appreciate it.

[@pamwerren1458]

Mel, fabulous content - and just what I wanted to know! One thing, do you charge for post or is it free shipping? I saw you put a bundle in a bag to ship - was that a flat rate? I'm in U.S. and not sure about pricing for shipping....?

[@backfromburnout]

Most orders yes I offer "free shipping". It tends to be what people expect with books. On my clothes and shoes etc always add the shipping as extra and sometimes with really large heavy bundles I add postage as extra on books. But generally I incorporate the shipping costs in. The mailers in Australia are flat rate prices and all have a 5kg weight limit so it's really handy as I don't have to weigh my bundles very often. I also get good postage discounts with a business postage account as I send a lot of orders.

[@pamwerren1458]

@@backfromburnout Thank you so much Mel, I understand now, and thank you for taking the time to help me!

[@georginamuns44]

Hi there! I just found you 🤗 thank you for your video … do you sell books part time? I’ve been thinking about reselling books instead of clothes .. I never liked fashion ..so I am so ready.

[@backfromburnout]

I resell full time and primarily sell books but my time is also split between mum life (4 kids) and making KZbin videos. :)

[@georginamuns44]

@@backfromburnout thanks! I am going to start learning how to bundle the way you do. Going to watch more of your videos 🤗💙 Merry Christmas

[@bajuracan]

How do you determine the price?

[@venuscruz6075]

Do you make more money selling books than you did clothing or not? Which do you find is easier to list, Books I would imagine. Thank you for such great videos

[@backfromburnout]

Great question, similar in terms of money, but this year will be the real test as I am committed to trying to actually grow the business better and I'm being mentored by Chris @dailyrefinement. Books are easier to photograph and list but they take up much more space, they are heavy and I'm constantly lugging very heavy bags of books to and from the car, the postage bags are also heavy (you would think I would have bigger muscles by now LOL) and to do books you HAVE to do more volume as a lot of book are low priced. There is a lot more sorting involved with books culling the one's you don't want. So books are certainly not easier in anyway and I work hard.

[@johndocherty7173]

Hello i love your videos but i messed up ): I am new i sold my first book and with price shipping lost out money . what are the average price you pay for single books. i payed a dollar.

[@stevenbond9201]

Patterson has "written" close to 300 books. I say "written" because it is fairly well known that the co-authors do the majority of the work. Props for giving his ghost writers credit. He has a long way to go to catch up to Asimov and Creasey who did not use ghost writers.

[@backfromburnout]

Sooooo many books but I love selling him!

[@stevenbond9201]

@@backfromburnoutI don't buy Patterson for reselling, there are too many listings over here (50K). If they come in a collection, I'll dump them for a buck or 2 for cash flow.

[@stevenbond9201]

@@backfromburnout One way to sell a lot with varying conditions, is to put the grade range in the title. In the condition box, put in the average grade for the lot. If the lot isn't too big you can list the individual books with a grade. As to selling individual Patterson books, you can create a listing for the author with a price range, and the titles and let the customer create their own lot. This is one way to have the books available for sale while you are waiting to find the missing one or two yo might need to fill a series. It also gives you exposure to the buyers who are looking to for single copies to fill a series.

[@franchesca96]

FOR YOU PERSONAL OPINION WHICH ONE IS BETTER TO SALE BOOKS EBAY VS AMAZON

[@cjn8730]

Is there a link to your ebay store?

[@Jackie1111]

Hi Mel! Just found your channel recently and im interested in reselling books also, is this your main occupation and also how long did it take you from this being a side hustle to a full time job? And also can anyone sell books on ebay or is there gating? Thank you so much!!

[@backfromburnout]

Hi, thanks and welcome to my channel! I've been a full time seller for about 3-4 years I think now (I'm losing track lol). I've been concentrating on books now for the last two years. I do sell some other items in my store but my main focus is in books. They are easy for me to source and in abundance where I live so with my busy lifestyle and four kids this really helps me. Anyone can sell books on eBay. It's actually a really under rated category I think. Many resellers dismiss books but there is some great money to be made in books - especially when bundling!

[@Jackie1111]

@@backfromburnout oh wow four kids also, that's busy! So cool you were able to make a full time income. Going to start this and thank you for the information you provide!

[@asmrmaroxa]

Would it be easier to use elastic bands instead of the plastic wrap?

[@backfromburnout]

The elastic bands would be more earth friendly but they can bend the pages of the book slightly causing some damage. It’s a fine balance

[@asmrmaroxa]

@@backfromburnout Right, didn't think of that!

[@twotwinningcavs]

Q2) What resources do you use to see what books come in a set? Or is it just from prior knowledge ?

[@backfromburnout]

Google is great for that. Some books will say inside the cover. But often in the thrift shops the books will be on the shelves next to each other so it's easy to spot them and the more you do them the more you become familiar with them

[@jrreed6992]

Hi Mel have you tried selling cook books

[@backfromburnout]

Yes I sell a lot of Cookbooks. Some of them are low priced sellers and have a lot of competition as they are very popular and saturated so you have to be careful which ones are worth buying.

[@jrreed6992]

My friend gave me 3 big boxes for free so I need to bundle them like you suggested in the video. Thanks

[@lovelatham9301]

I have a ton of Children's books. Do you find it is better by theme, reading level, grade of books?

[@backfromburnout]

Reading level is important. Small kids won’t really mind the theme. All genders will love books on animals, cars, monsters, fairytale. YA fiction is great to sell in series and they often have lots of books in a series. The best thing about childrens books is they are often sold very cheap and they can sell great in bundles!! I have sold childrens books both by reading level and theme. Putting a bundle of Disney books together, a bundle all on monsters, or cars or princesses can work. You can title those with key words like girls interest and boys interest.

[@hannahrosewood8885]

Are there any certain series or authors that you'd recommend to sellers?

[@backfromburnout]

Most of them actually do really well. Some of the really common ones might take longer to sell as you are competing with the masses. There are a few I have learnt that are really slow sellers like Patricia Cornwell and Jodi Picoult. I rarely buy them anymore and will only take them if I get them for free. It's not that they don't sell, they just sell slowly and for cheap.

[@jeffdorris5321]

Hit the like button 🎅👍

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks Jeff!

[@lisaa6099]

Whatdoyou think about selling non-fiction

[@backfromburnout]

I sell heaps of non fiction and do make non fiction bundles. I sell cookbook bundles, bundles on sports - like cricket, bundles on happiness, Buddha, depression. True crime is another genre that I sell in assorted bundles.

[@lisaa6099]

@@backfromburnout excellent. Glad you are doing well. Thank you for your response

[@signeknudsen8513]

James Patterson doesn't actually write his books. He writes an outline and notes and a co-author writes the book.

[@backfromburnout]

Wow, I didn't know that. But it makes sense as he has other names on some of the books. No wonder he can pump those books out and he has so many! I was thinking to myself, does this man ever take a break! LOL

[@darrendoolan5161]

Thanks for another great vidio united kingdom

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching!

[@Annalorraine67]

Do you have kids?

[@RosemontRow]

This is awesome. I learn a lot from your videos but this one is 🔥😍🫶🙌🙌🙌🙌