I loved your content here and the truth in delivering it. I think the majority of sellers (eBay) on KZbin ARE in it for the clicks and hype. Many of them I don't trust. You seem sincere, honest and trustworthy. Thank you for being so and spreading your truth! Vicki
@TaylorExchange18 күн бұрын
@@Good2Know12 Thank you Vicki. Such a kind thing to say! You made my day even better. 👍
@RobinRussell-dq8om5 ай бұрын
You are spot on!
@TaylorExchange5 ай бұрын
👍
@CalG16 ай бұрын
Really Enjoy watching your videos...Kepp on rocking! My ebay store is slow so looking for better items as well.
@TaylorExchange6 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Jayalmighty819 ай бұрын
thank you good video 👍
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
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@barbarabidotcherico19099 ай бұрын
Thanks! Great video
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Sure thing 👍
@SprucedandGussied9 ай бұрын
Finally! some honesty and transparancy abouit the world of reselling. I've been doing this on and off for 15 years.Last year, due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to basically go full time. Its been a lot of work and a lot of diversification. There' no way I can soley count on Ebay sales. THe competition is crazy, even here on KZbin, there are sooo many more people trying to build youtube chanels on reselling. I took most of last year off from content creatio here on YT and damn ive come back and I'm seeing soo many more people doing this I focus on vintage, that's always been my thing but I will delve into the new stuff here an there. Anyway, great video. You touched on so many great points.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Thanks, ya it’s really blow up.
@SprucedandGussied9 ай бұрын
@@TaylorExchange Thanks for your reply, Sean! and definitely not knocking anyone for their hustle be it on ebay or youtube. just kinda shocking how much its blown up. Btw. I live in Los Angeles where the thrifts are picked over, prices are way too high(our bins is $3.19 a pound now) so I've had to get creative with my sourcing.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@SprucedandGussied Ya it’s getting tough out there. I think either provide a trade with estate sale companies or find people before they donate but have to provide a benefit for access to their goods.
@SprucedandGussied9 ай бұрын
@@TaylorExchange Definitely, great tips.Thank you! I buy online auction lots too, some wholesale with vintage. Trying to find my way into a rag house. No ONE and I mean No one will give that info up, understandably. There is so much labor involved with selling clothes. I'm so glad you touched on that. It's the easiest to store and ship, but the inbetween parts are a lot of work, that most people wouldn't[t understand unless they did it themselves.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@SprucedandGussied Exactly
@Josh-Kim9 ай бұрын
So good to see you've been crushing it! The script has flipped - I took a loooong break from reselling and things have changed so much. I just started selling again recently, and it's great learning how things have changed as I get back into it.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Hey Josh, the script has definitely flipped. I owe a lot of my success to you in those early years. We welcome you back, if you want to talk shop reach out on IG or FB.
@WayneTradingCompany9 ай бұрын
I started in 2003, but have never been able to go at it full time.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
It’s not for everyone
@duffy02239 ай бұрын
Go Pack Go!!!!! Sorry man I had to.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
🤬
@travis63439 ай бұрын
Really great video. Thanks for sharing.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Sure thing 👍 Thanks for watching.
@rosabarraza52359 ай бұрын
I admire your hassle thank u for sharing your experience you motivate me to keep going.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Thanks, love to hear it 👍
@FLthrifted9 ай бұрын
Honestly the best thing to do is your own research as a new seller. For higher profit you want to look for brands you have never heard of not the brands that every reseller is stating in their videos sold for them because the other 5,000 people that watched the same video are also looking for that same brand. I literally just 2 days ago dropped off 8 trash bags full of old inventory that I had bought when I first started 3 years ago thinking I was going to make thousands because someone else sold it so I can too right? NO or brands that I thought would resell for good profit because at the mall these jeans are $200 NOPE! The best thing to do is train yourself to think you know NOTHING about what you are doing and spend the time researching anything and everything. Until you establish some history that you can look back on look up EVERY item before you purchase it and even once you have history of items that you don't necessarily have to look up each time still check comps every month or so because they other thing that was hard for me to realize was that the reselling game is ALWAYS changing and there are so many of the little details that go into an item for it to sell... the condition, the size, the color those are all factors that can make or break an item.. the brand is just the starting point for curiosity.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
What an excellent statement here! I couldn’t agree more.
@Resell_crazy9 ай бұрын
Being an newbie or old school seller it's hard and scary when you look up everything and make little....you can't help but think you're the one screwing up when you see others saying I made 5000.00 this weekend on sales.....and I'm over here in the corner like I made 10....
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Great point! I get caught up comparing my KZbin channel to others. It’s a bad habit, but ya reselling has gotten so mainstream it’s making it hard to really crush it especially if you are on day one.
@n-joysilver77529 ай бұрын
Resellers making KZbin videos are going to destroy the possibility of making a living from reselling. As the economy continues to spiral, struggling people are flooding the thrift stores. I already see several people loitering and agressively chasing every new cart in low income areas. Most of these people would be better off getting a job at Goodwill.
@Resellingonthespectrum9 ай бұрын
@@TaylorExchange There will always be someone better than you that’s put more effort and time into things. I’m trying to figure out the KZbin thing so you’re absolutely miles ahead of me lol
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@n-joysilver7752 I wouldn’t say KZbin resellers are destroying the game but yes the economic pressure is creating a bit of lawlessness at the thrifts!
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@Resellingonthespectrum True, KZbin takes some dedication. Fast success for some but usually takes a lot of time and effort.
@jakethestampede479 ай бұрын
Tell all those cowboys fans around you Go Pack Go!
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Never, I'm not a Cowboy's fan but I absolutely hope they torch the Packers
@jakethestampede479 ай бұрын
@TaylorExchange I have a feeling the Packers are going to come out and expose "dem boys". I still like you and watch your content even though you are a bears fan. You seem genuine
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@jakethestampede47 Idk, Cowboys seemed to coast a bit but I think their Defense will crank it up for the playoffs.
@Miss-Laine7 ай бұрын
I wonder what are the brands that you don’t pick up anymore because they don’t sell?
@TaylorExchange7 ай бұрын
Definitely a lot out there. Seems like every year brands start to fall off and new ones pop up.
@ianmarsden85689 ай бұрын
Thank you for helping people. I see you have plans for your KZbin channel and eBay business and wish you all the best for 2024. I always pick up tips from your channel - Don't back the Bears! (Just joking) ;)
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Haha easy with Bears hate! Thank you for watching and following along, I hope you have a great 2024!
@jeffbuckler56259 ай бұрын
I live in a very small town. I'm fortunate to have a cheap thrift store in town, though the problem for me with that is there are 30 other people like me plus people just dont have a lot of money around here so half the population or better, shops there. So, i can be thankful for what i get my hands on even if im not knocking it out of the park. Its an absolute grind. Like make myself drink coffee and get in the office bedroom.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
You lost me on the last sentence? 😂 What’s wrong with coffee and whose bedroom are you sleeping in? But ya I get it, 100%
@jeffbuckler56259 ай бұрын
@TaylorExchange spare bedroom and I mean I drink coffee all day and night but have to put a couple extra scoops if instant in the cup sometimes 😅
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@jeffbuckler5625 Oh right haha I thought you meant sleeping with the store employees for discounts 🤦♂️ But ya I consume many energy drinks and coffee
@jeffbuckler56259 ай бұрын
@Taylorexchange 🤣 🤣 Go Lions!!
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@jeffbuckler5625 🤦♂️
@Resellingonthespectrum9 ай бұрын
I have an unfair advantage as far as brand knowledge is concerned. I’ve made reselling an obsession. Sourcing is easy also because this is a mental game. The more you know the better you’ll be. Im not trying to sound cocky but once you build the knowledge you don’t have much competition. My problem is having 3 kids and finding time/ money to list. I have a healthy sell through rate and a efficient system.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Probably the best skill to have! Are you in a bigger city around a lot of good stores? I have 3 in my town and they are no where near as good as the ones I travel to.
@Resellingonthespectrum9 ай бұрын
@@TaylorExchange I’m about 30 minutes south of Dallas. A few really good untapped charity thrift stores locally and a ton in Dallas. Pearl snaps everywhere man lol
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@Resellingonthespectrum Oh ya, you’re in the perfect place 😂
@Resellingonthespectrum9 ай бұрын
@@TaylorExchange man, it’s insane. The good will bins in ft worth are only an hour away. A bunch of other resellers but they seem to go after mostly vintage stuff
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@Resellingonthespectrum I still have not convinced myself the bins is worth the 2 hour drive plus time spend there. Much rather hit multiple stores. Do you pull a lot of modern wear from there?
@nathanwhughes9 ай бұрын
You don't like the bins! Lol my wife and I go to the bins in Oklahoma City a couple times a year. It's fun but bring gloves and I totally get your reasoning for not going. It's the only place I've ever felt like punching random people for being total a holes.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
It’s not an environment I enjoy being in. The thrift stores are bad enough 😂
@manuelcolon2448 ай бұрын
I sale diferente kind of items from clothing shoes and everything, in my case I can’t do 8.99 shipping due my store style right? You do it because you sale only clothing!
@TaylorExchange8 ай бұрын
Well ya, if I was selling bigger items with a higher average shipping cost I'd charge more, say $14.99 or $19.99 I'm pushing the limit with $8.99 on clothing.
@WindyRidgeResale9 ай бұрын
Please check your states laws and regulations regarding selling cars before doing that as a side hustle.. In Virginia, you must title every car in your name or else you can be charged for title skipping. The state wants their tax money every time that vehicle changes hands.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Great point!
@hobson9 ай бұрын
holy shit you drive 2 hours for a thrift store? how often do you do that? is it 2 hours round trip or each way? I thought driving 30 mins was rough here.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
2 hours to get there and I source from 8am-8pm, eat dinner and drive back. Usually a 15 hour day.
@WayneTradingCompany9 ай бұрын
If you're driving that far, is there a goodwill outlet you could use? My closest one is about 80 miles one way.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@WayneTradingCompany Goodwill outlet is 2 hours away. I refuse to go those places
@WayneTradingCompany9 ай бұрын
@@TaylorExchange well, they're not for everyone. lol
@michellen.96579 ай бұрын
Thank you for your content. On average how many shirts can you fit in the long boxes? I'm thinking about switching to those boxes instead of the bulky bins.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
30 max, jeans like 15-18
@terryl.cooper9 ай бұрын
You aren't old enough to remember Amway but that rah rah rah crap.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Ah an early MLM
@petesnyder62819 ай бұрын
Found my first Dixxon Flannel at the GW and got 50.00 for it. Today was a good day at the local GW. Pr of Hokas, Vineyard Vines Vest, Keen Sandals and new with tag shirts. The stuff is out there. You should be getting a package this week. Found something for the little guy you may like.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Nice! It’s out there for sure but it takes some effort to make a living off it. I found some of those Bungee Keens last week!
@whoknewresale9 ай бұрын
I didn't start until late 2020 so I'm one of those people, and I will say it's definitely gotten more competitive over the past 3 years. The thrift stores are saturated with thrifters, and buyers are generally not willing to pay as much as they used to unless you have specific in-demand items. Plus thrift stores began marking items up in the last year year and a half.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Exactly, thrift stores have become much better resellers in the last few years 😂
@Vnessa_funkytownTXpicker9 ай бұрын
So I went to indoor flea market and I compd a western shirt RYAN Michael silk pearl snap I got so excited that when I got the home I was getting ready to post the shirt had green highlights mark I was so disappointed I usually check all my clothes I still posted it
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Dang! Ya it will still sell for something though.
@stitcher47299 ай бұрын
Well, that will enable the buyer to say "This old thing? I've had it forever. Haven't been wearing it because I got these marks on it."
@Vnessa_funkytownTXpicker9 ай бұрын
Actually got an offer on that old thing lol but told my dad about the shirt and he so wants it 😊
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@Vnessa_funkytownTXpicker Oh nice haha
@DrewM869 ай бұрын
Location is huge.....if your nowhere near a metro area its going to be really difficult. Then theres the hustle mentality.....usually gained from early childhood, and how you were raised. Reselling can be taught although its very frustrating if youve never stepped into that world
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. Living in a small town is a big disadvantage. Commuting to thrift is stressful at times. It’s not so much the frustration of learning reselling but being your own boss is a difficult thing at first and not for everyone.
@davidc45829 ай бұрын
It’s kinda like every source stream is locked down by someone. Hard to expand past one. So you chose one and lock it down. OR you pick up scraps after everyone one else. Very hard to do both. Both are a grind definitely but can’t just wander around and hope to make a good living coming across high dollar items. Honestly I think this was possible in 2017-2019 cause I did it lol and didn’t even know 1/4 of what I know now. Made 70k income (cash flow) from thrifts only in 2019 with 5 sales a day only. (And I really didn’t even know much…).
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Good point. Makes me wish I started earlier but there are a lot of interesting opportunities out there. Reselling still works but definitely getting more challenging.
@davidc45829 ай бұрын
@TaylorExchange yeah me too
@richexpressions9 ай бұрын
Ebay has made some big changes and is gearing more towards professional reselling. If you want to sell recreationally, Ebay is no longer the platform. New sellers, you need to do your own research on the niche you want to sell in and figure out what sells in your region. You can't rely strictly on youtubers for all your info. Although they do provide value, you as a seller need to do your own research for the business you are trying to create.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
That’s a good point. I’d say eBay is still for anyone but I’d agree their are much easier platforms out there. But I’d disagree about where to learn how to resell. I’ve learned bits of information on dozens of resellers from KZbin. I will say learning your area and what types of items are around is a big deal. Theirs also some strong sellers on instagram that don’t post to KZbin.
@williamkeeler29 ай бұрын
Full time reseller here. Did $250k in clothing sales on eBay in 2023. It's really tough out there. I see the biggest squeeze coming from promoted listings. They are mandatory at this point. Every time I try to tinker with the ad rate, my impressions take a nose dive...
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
That’s impressive! Definitely tough, I am not going the promoted listing route.
@semperfi-19189 ай бұрын
Ill admit it... i dont make much however due to my limited abilities... i cant list as much as i like.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Ya that’s tough. I still do the listings but training someone to take all the photos has been a game changer.
@eduardohuerta54609 ай бұрын
My wife and I are taking the safe route. We are reselling part time at the moment and keeping our full time jobs. Less stress and more fun to thrift when you have a steady paycheck.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
That’s a good move, a lot of the fun escapes when you have bills to pay.
@carolyntc9619 ай бұрын
Where do you buy the boxes where you store your items? TIA
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Uline I have it linked in the description. And my warehouse is my attached garage.
@carolyntc9619 ай бұрын
Thanks.. they are perfect for clothing items. And I promise to check your links before I ask anything else about a product😂😂
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
@@carolyntc961 No worries 😉
@JustAverageJeff9 ай бұрын
How come you’re not an everything seller?
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
For me and the 1.5 years I tried I ran into headaches with returns, sourcing, storage, shipping. Mainly sourcing. It’s not a bad video topic. I am going to dip back into some hard goods this year. The other day I sold one of those Vintage Pumpkins for $75 plus shipping. I’m not “bad” as an everything seller but found it much more difficult than clothes. 2 years full time with clothes and I can tell you my operation is a well oiled machine. I have a lot of time to build my other businesses to include this channel.
@retromario61309 ай бұрын
I saw a video last week of a British man opening up a box of mixed American sports jerseys he bought from some seller. It was heartbreaking seeing all the fakes and unpopular jerseys he received. Sometimes living in North America we can forget the struggle that other people have in order to get American styles and brands. Anyways my question is, would you ever consider selling mixed clothing to people from other countries? I’m sure Europeans would love to vintage NBA and NFL jerseys. Though shipping and taxes must be expensive
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
That’s terrible to hear. I currently restrict my shipping to eBay international system because I’m too lazy to learn all the international direct shipping and in the past I kept running into issues with prices and returns and language barriers. Plus I would love finding vintage sports clothing but that’s not my category.
@Nurmi8609 ай бұрын
I started in march 2022 my honest advice for anyone thinking about doing it full time my honest answer is don’t. Unless you truly hate having a boss or have multiple felonies and can’t get a job making 50k+ it’s not worth it. It is a grind mentally physically day n and day out. The game is over saturated I’m just too stubborn to give up but I should cuz unless you got 30-40k start up and a great connection it’s going to be hardest thing you’ve probably ever done
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Excellent point. The not having a boss is the big one, tough to put a value on that. But ya making 30k isn’t too bad but over 50k changes from fun side hustle to dang this is a lot of work.
@DrewM869 ай бұрын
Great comment for real. I've been reselling for 20 years or so, but only in the last few years have I been full time. It will literally drain your mental health. It's not for everyone that's for sure
@jondurand129 ай бұрын
That’s the tough part about reselling clothes on eBay… seems to have a slower ROI
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
For sure. Hard goods definitely has its challenges as well. Storage and shipping. Not to mention how many people flock to them nowadays.
@kirstenscholz44829 ай бұрын
😃
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
👍
@wendysvintagefinds9 ай бұрын
When I first started reselling I had a spreadsheet saved in my phone to help calculate profit. I want $20 profit a item and it is $7 at the thrift it needs to sell for $36 plus shipping. When I am checking comps in the store I not only check sell thru but what it actually sells for. Another way to learn is to follow people in your area on eBay. I went on the desktop and found peoples stores in my area and saved them. I look at what they are listing and what is selling.
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
Very good strategies!
@Dizland9 ай бұрын
I started a few years ago as a part time seller after seeing a friend really do well as a reseller. I'm still a part time reseller though I've grown significantly in product, it is still a part timer income. What I would tell someone new is that the reselling business is a vicious circle that you have to be willing to get into and understand. The more money you want to make, the more product you need to have. The more product you need to have, the more space you will be required to have. The more space your required to have ... well, you get it. The you-tubers put out the same information and that simply is to find current inventory that is in demand right then and it will sell and you'll make money. The truth though is that very few people find that high dollar, in demand right now, inventory, sitting in a thrift store in an amount that makes it the most profitable. In my area, I start doing the "Happy Dance"" when I find an L.L. Bean shirt and that's pretty pathetic in the overall scheme of things. But, it's still fun to get out once a week or so to look for that L.L. Bean shirt and I still love hearing the cha-ching on my phone when I get a sale. Love your channel Sean and I enjoy the information you put out. It is probably the closest to transparency that everyone else claims they are putting out there. Stay in the struggle! LOL
@TaylorExchange9 ай бұрын
So well said you could make a great video or blog on the topic! Yes the struggle is real but for me I’m countering the stress by making money outside of reselling. Slowly but surely. Thanks for the kind words, I’ve found I am no good at clickbait entertainment but decent at speaking how it really is for me.