The secret to being productive as a reseller with ADHD

[@kathynicoloff2236]

Oh No! You undersold Erkel, I just sold same one yesterday for $104 + $24 ship

[@cynthiaerickson56]

I bought one of the book’s mainly just to support you and your channel. Because honestly you are my favorite to watch. And I watch many resellers. I especially love it when your mom is with you during yard sells. You too crack me up.

[@johnmohl4726]

When looking at first edition, first print books, sometimes you need to look for what’s called a gutter code. It is a letter number combination found at the bottom of one of the final pages of the books. It can be the difference between a $20 book and a $200 book.

[@jbiegen]

You're such a kid, and your entire audience is all about it 😂😂 keep doin' you, Dave!

[@backyardonorchard9420]

A visual timer is a must for me with ADHD. Trying to beat the timer makes it a game and gives my brain the energy it needs to stay on task. Beating the timer is a win. Losing is motivation to double down the next time.

[@kathynicoloff2236]

Me too! Love to race the clock!

[@Thornedpicker]

I just started doing this and it has been a game changer for my ADHD brain.

[@sydmurrsam]

I like to clean that way. See how much I can clean in 10 minutes haha

[@CapedGeekMarcel]

it's probably a little late, but when you're shipping an awkward amount of books/comics/etc, use plastic wrap/cling wrap first to bind all the books tightly together, then bubble and all the rest.

[@nancysnotions072]

I've done the "little rewards" for years. Mostly to motivate me to do regular housework and now for listing on ebay. I'm glad it's not just me! Thanks for being yourself.

[@mikeshaw596]

Your honesty is refreshing.. and often hilarious! The reward of going to the bathroom story today was one of your best lol. Thanks for being real.

[@MrPaulMorris]

Rewards for progress on task is part of the system I used with my students who had ADHD or simply poor time management. Working with the students and their parents we would make daily lists of small 10-minute activities (by breaking down larger tasks- instead of 'do homework' it might be 'copy out question', 'prepare plan for answer', 'write introduction'... 'put completed work in bag') each of which earned a reward point and, as a show here in the UK used to say, "Points make prizes!". I've used a similar idea since my days as an engineer and project manager although my 'reward' is simply seeing a task highlighted on my list to note completion: yellow for complete, green for 'part complete' where I might, for example need further resources or be dependent on another task (no negative red marks!). At the end of the day, do whatever works for you although, as my doctor wife reminds me, persistently delaying bathroom breaks is not a good idea healthwise--particularly as the years advance (sarcasm is not optional when your wife is significantly younger--well she says 'significantly', I say age is just a number).

[@BeMoreCoolStuff-te2ow]

The ceramics that you bought from the older woman - my grandma used to make those. She would buy the fragile greenware and paint it with special paint for ceramics and then have it fired in a kiln. In my town there's a shop where you can still do this, though the molds are different. Enjoyed the video! Your words are entertaining!

[@Fox_Thriftic]

Remember we're in it for profit not a project.

[@dawntaylor4511]

I am a fairly new seller on EBay and I try and watch as many resale/thrifting shows as possible to get new ideas and learn from. I have never come on to channel and criticize anyone. I just want you know I do enjoy your content but, I really have a hard time making it through to the end of you shows. You talk,talk,talk,talk,talk you RAMBLE a lot without pausing or taking a breath. Which flares up my ADD…I WILL CONTINUE-to try and watch. I AM A FAN 😅lol

[@Bawkr]

I never thought about that mindset. That is actually really awesome. Micro reward mindset to stay on task. Lately been struggling to stay on task.

[@jenjustjen]

I’ve been operating on the same ‘reward system’ for as long as I can remember. Never really thought it was unusual until recently when I discovered the neurodivergent world and bam, suddenly my entire 51 years on this planet made sense. 😅 Good to see you’ve got steady sales. 🙌🏻

[@anitahaviland3036]

Brilliant idea micro rewards! I like that. Ask your mom if it was something the two of you set up when you were a child. It is a fantastic idea!

[@lizlazfigueroa8930]

11:48 I told myself yesterday that if I finished organizing all my small toys to sell I would go thrifting. I did not finish and I did not go thrifting 😊 Aside from giving yourself rewards be disciplined in the consequences if you don’t accomplish your goal. Thanks Dave, I didn’t realize I was trying to motivate myself and keep on track.

[@sydmurrsam]

How funny on your little rewards, I do that too! "I have to finish this before I do that"

[@sweetmountainviolet]

watching you while I do pre-work work.

[@susanhagen9505]

I love when you go garage saling with your mom too! You guys are so funny together.

[@MrPaulMorris]

"I must be the cheapest for soap". Not necessarily; eBay had said that a positive sales history on a multi-quantity listing gives a boost in the search algorithm. I often see that a single sale on a multi listing is followed by more sales on the listing in something of a snowball effect before it inevitably tapers off again.

[@adriennenelson759]

I honestly think sorting out the Lego sets would be really fun. I like knit-picky tasks like that.

[@juliechapman-xu4if]

Dust jackets, price clipped, title page, copyright page, ISPN, publisher. These are all terms to help you figure out the current value of a book. Also, ABE is a great sight to search on. A little education can result in profits. Good luck.

[@kellyredinger5974]

Wow! You sure got a lot done before movie time. Great job!🎉

[@lindak361]

My recommendation for theme sales is to promote and advertise the date and theme (on all your platforms) at least a week prior. I follow you on your You.Tube and What.not channels and didn't know that you were having auctions without toys.

[@KimsKloset2022]

Another great video! thanks for all you do including educating me on what's selling and what's not. So happyu and grateful for your energy and enthusiasm.

[@CasaFoxThrifts]

Great Video! Awesome flips with the exception for the Urkel doll lol Definitely an interesting find though!

[@TheQuirkyPicker_Chad]

One of my bucket list items is a 3D television.

[@fishboxer7543]

very interesting motivation, I'm going to try it on purpose. i do it occasionally without thinking about it. nice job on the lighthouses

[@wrestlingfigs3093]

Most people watch to see the screwed up things you do. Losing stuff Bad Buys like the Legos or not checking what’s in the box ..Its comical.. That’s why I watch #ADHD🎉

[@AgathaBlanco]

Challenge, do 10 listings after waking up before using the bathroom..result listings done in 5 minutes or wet carpet 🤔

[@pufles65]

Awesome video Dave congratulations on the lighthouses and Stephen King books😊👍💐

[@susanhagen9505]

The book covers for books are really important to have

[@nakita1959]

😂😂❤️your reward system. And your videos

[@susanhagen9505]

I’m really glad you’re selling that soap you bought, that was a good buy

[@WandaOlinger]

Records!!! Oh wow. I have the last Leonard Skinner Album🤔 I even have the Archie's Sugar Sugar that came on a cereal box( back in the day)🤣 Wish I hadn't of cut it off the box🤦‍♀️

[@stonycreekpicker1385]

Thanks for your content Dave. I see so many lighthouses out in the wild. I'll be taking a closer look for now on.

[@KayRun4005]

I enjoyed watching it…. Missed a few

[@darktoylord]

My friend sees my text messages and then instead of texting me, he calls me on the phone. I'm like, bro, this is not how this works. This is not how any of this works 🤣

[@miriammerizalde3473]

😂😂😂😂 that's my husband 🤦🏼‍♀️ I'm like: you don't suppose to call, you suppose to reply with a txt. If I don't call is because there is a reason. I can't with him 😂

[@thewhatadealstore]

omg! To funny-I have adhd-can not get organized for the life og me! love the set up! Whatnot seller🙂

[@M.M435]

"Happy Accident"🤩

[@susanhagen9505]

You’re just too funny Dave!

[@susanhagen9505]

I like that you buy plush, I love plush

[@kingmilk10]

I'm curious how you package those lighthouses. Given how fragile they look, i imagine the pack job isn't very easy!

[@tonya4689]

Is this video a promotion for Depends undergarments?

[@the_return024]

Dave's record

[@lindak361]

How do you keep track of your product cost for income tax purposes? Do you keep an accounting book in your car when you go picking?

[@KayleenSmith-oi6qd]

Hi Dave. When are you trying to get the camera to focus on what you have sold. You need to cover your face otherwise the camera keeps trying to focus on you.

[@jospreckley3031]

I watch you and think I might have ADHD too

[@WandaOlinger]

Righttt🤣🤣

[@darktoylord]

Sorry. I was in the record stream but there wasn't anything in there for me :(

[@darktoylord]

It's crazy you get that much for the soap. If I had to pay that much for soap, I'd just stop bathing 🤣🤣

[@ADHDaveFlips]

Haha

[@emeraldcityresale]

Stephen King books - Gutter Codes

[@joshandkrystalwhitehead]

I am assuming you trained yourself to do it because otherwise if you go to the bathroom, you won't go back to that task. You will get distracted. Thats how I am and I do the same thing. You subconsciously know you have to get this done or it will be forever till you come back.

[@guyneace]

Hey Oh!!

[@productboy3187]

Your LGB train is 'G' scale.

[@flosposhcloset]

Dave goes to the doc and the doc tries to figure out why Dave has a UTI. Dave laughs and says, "I reward myself by using the bathroom." Doc is not amused.

[@claire2d268]

❤❤❤

[@akahee22]

🔥

[@treasurestatetreasures4295]

Weird reward system you got there. I don't view going to the bathroom as a reward more a human necessity. My question is if you didn't get your stuff done would you have just wet yourself? What if it was number 2? Maybe just get some depends eliminate a step. Then your reward could be a diaper change. 😂

[@vampire64]

OMG, Dave lives in a prison in his own mind. Free Dave! Amazon does the same to its workers. They don't allow them to go to the restroom and some drivers have peed in a bottle.

[@blazer4.077]

Do you use eBay AI descriptions I love it