I listed 14,000 items on eBay and learned this

[@TheAussieFlipper]

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[@emilyjane61]

Buying a thermal printer early on was the BEST expenditure I ever made on my business. It paid for itself very quickly. I honestly find it hard to believe that you still don’t use one!

[@jennyjumpjump]

I agree. After my first one died I spent a year just using my printer. Such a hassle

[@patrickmichaels1362]

yeah and they do NOT cost 2-300 dollars. 70 dollars on amazon.

[@bdawson1869]

@@patrickmichaels1362 might cost that much in Australia

[@jtandtheband97]

Bought a Rollo printer for labels and Monochrome Brother printer for invoices. You are right - Tremendous investments for any online product business.

[@rjrobbins2]

@@patrickmichaels1362 - L:ess than that. You dont need a Rollo or Zebra. My Jiose cost $30 and has been running for years. There are $20 units on Amazon with tons of positive reviews.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Lot of good pointers here. I found this in my feed. I am recently trying to amp up my store for the winter months and help supplement my income. I do love my label printer!!! Every time I use it, I am so thankful for it. It saves me time even though I do not sell every day. I have a starter store. Once I hit 250 listings I am going to upgrade and set a goal to keep that filled. I sell rocks and minerals from our family outings as well as wood products I make myself. So supply is no issue here.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Brilliant stuff! Keep at it!

[@curiositykidsfinds]

Even with just a few sales a week, a thermal label printer is worth it. But not the expensive kind, there are PLENTY of great lower cost ones out there that do the same job. And the labels are relatively inexpensive (don’t need to use brand specific labels), far less than buying ink for your printer. It’s absolutely something to spend money on to keep yourself moving in a more effective and efficient forward direction. ❤

[@TheAussieFlipper]

after a while no doubt but just starting out in my opinion. Not required

[@AlexButler-ry3hj]

Simple home printer works at the start, once you're comfortable with your money flow upgrading to a thermal beast is worth it. I bought one called Vretti as my first, while not terrible it was finicky unless hard wired.

[@sdsbc-z2l]

I buy a huge gallon of ink and pop off the ink cartridge top, labels become free for years, no need to buy expensive amazon labels - but i do 400 sales a day, so $15 a day adds up

[@timma9027]

Excellent work. I would strongly disagree with #11 regarding thermal printers. I timed myself on standard printers and tape labels. Print, cut/fold, place, tape on 4 edges if not the entire page to guard against water damage took approximately 1.5-2 minutes per box. 10 packages a day 15 mins. Call it 110 mins per week JUST to process the label. Add on another 80-100 mins a week to process the box, bag, packaging. Long story short I bought a $90 off brand thermal printer. It's the single best investment I've made to date. Shipping labels AND packing slips are all done on the thermal. Takes 5-10 seconds per package. Anyone who is reading this just know this has made my eBay journey SO much easier. Regards. -eBay seller since 2001.

[@BigDirtDawg]

Never looked back after the thermal. Labels $10 for 500 on Amazon. You can’t loose

[@gokou135]

I agree with the thermal saving tons of time and headaches! Something you may want to know to save even more time. I have well over 5,000 sales and have never put a packing slip in any box. So you might not even need to do that. Though, I don't know how you run your business. So I may just be short sighted on the packing slip thing. Is it important to your business?

[@jochildress5003]

He specifically said for new resellers. I agree that you’re not going to need one at first. Wait until you’ve got enough regular sales and have built up your business to where it will easily pay for it.

[@thisnoize7]

What thermal printer and labels do you recommend that are super cheap?

[@vincent2993]

What brand?

[@thomasfrench2012]

Selling larger items on Facebook Marketplace to avoid shipping is a good suggestion PROVIDED you live in a high density area. The more people who live by you, the more likely there is one who wants what you have. On the flip side, the fewer people that live near you the more likely that there is no one who wants what you have. I have had countless people tell me they saw videos of someone who was doing wonderfully selling there. Of course they are, they have 7 million people within an hour and a half of them. Odds are they could list a bucket of horse manure and find multiple people who wanted it, simply because there are so many people. But try doing that on an island in the middle of the Pacific where there is one other person. 🙂

[@NirvanasFarm9448]

You can make maggots with horse manure. Did someone say chicken feed.lol

[@FourOneIslandhome]

Hey, great vid. I am a new subscriber! One note about "disappearing" inventory - be careful about using your own active listings to create a new listing via "sell similar". If you accidentally click "edit" instead, you will have effectively overwritten your first listing, and then months later find the item on your shelves and wonder why it's not up on eBay!

[@steveherr450]

Only thing i will add is when you do a custom sku don't put like items in the same tote. i use to keep like items together but i found out you can spend time still looking so now if i have like levi jeans they don't go in the same tote but different tote so when it sells i have only 1 in that tote so i know i am grabbing the right pair without studying them real close. sure helps in keeping from accidently grabbing and shipping the wrong item.

[@ShawnMcGinnis]

Lots of good advice here, but I disagree with a couple of things. I find that a lot of people will look at the price of the item and not factor in shipping costs. So if I have an item for $20 with shipping and someone else has that same item for $30 with free shipping, my item will sell faster. I tried promoted listings on a couple of categories, and it made absolutely no difference. Instead of lowering a price on an item to help make watchers pull the trigger, I send them an offer. It works better for me. Smaller dollar items add up and can keep sales more consistent, especially if some categories have a slow period. I've been selling since 2008.

[@beowulfcollectables]

Awesome work Matt, it took me far longer than 4 years to learn all these tips but I enjoy watching your videos very much, keeps me on track, pumped and motivated. Allways 😀

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Breezy5437]

Thank You for all the wisdom you are sharing. I have played with eBay since 2014 and just recently started to treat this as a serious business after retiring from my Nursing Career. The tips are invaluable. You have a new subscriber. Great content and video. Wishing you continued success. God Bless.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Best of luck! Exciting times ahead 😁

[@jochildress5003]

May I suggest that when you make a video with a list, you make a linked table of contents so we can pick which ones we need to listen to and jump to them? I know there’s a way to do it because other creators do it. So many of these did not apply to me because I was either already doing them or they just weren’t relevant to my business. It would have been so much more convenient to pick and choose because the ones I wasn’t already doing did spark inspiration.

[@lynx1357-f3c]

This is the BEST Ebay advice I have heard in a long time. Thank you so much!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much for watching

[@longislandthrifter]

Great video --- Thanks for sharing these lessons! I would also add, take a really good look at what you buy to make sure there are no chips, cracks, etc and/or that the item works -- use the plugs at the thrift or ask at a garage sale to test electronics. There's nothing worse than realizing something is broken when you're about to list it! Cheers!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

That’s such a great point!

[@stavrevk]

I think FREE postage ruins ebay in more ways than you think. If a seller follows your advise and sells internationally, then free postage means - UNFAIR (HIGH) price for local buyers , UNFAIR (midly higher) price for medium-distance buyers, and exact postage for some distant buyers. Or in some other way - UNFAIR postage cost for many potential buyers. Also the product may become too expensive to think of for some buyers, because postage cost is 30-40% of the BIN price. If postage is separate - buyers can see what it actually costs to send. Also if you often sell multiples of one and the same item (buyers often ordering 2-3-4-5 pcs of it), it is really stupid (for a buyer) to buy this item with free postage because it will get way too expensive. Or if you list the item very cheaply with free postage (actual postage is more than you included in the price), then you (the seller) will end up with buyers most often ordering only ONE item because it is the cheapest and ruining your experience. The most important thing for offering SEPARATE postage is when there is either a return or a refund - if the postage is separate in many cases you as a seller will be presented with a choice - to refund or NOT refund the postage. If it is free postage - in most cases you will be forced to send a FULL REFUND. So according to me and some other people who think - separate postage is the best option for BOTH - SELLERS and BUYERS. However, the statistic shows most people buying on ebay do not think at the moment they are buying. :)

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Free postage is best

[@kellygalea9697]

Currently sitting here watching you while I list :)

[@bennyhell6829]

I’ve been selling in the UK for over 20 years but there was a heap of great tips on here, thank you!

[@shelleyocallaghan6260]

Always listen to your vids while I list, keeps me motivated and makes the time go quicker. I agree that the printer isn't 'necessary' , but it is a real time and ink saver.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I appreciate you Shelley! I really do

[@retrogameg4721]

First the fact you don’t have a dymo printer with 14k items listed is wild to me. Also, description is very important. It’s the first place a scammer goes to find defects to get a partial refund. Two points I strongly advise people to use.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I just use AI descriptions never had an issue

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Furthermore I advise new sellers to not worry about it. Advanced sellers no issues

[@stavrevk]

@@TheAussieFlipper "never had an issue" -- How come? I doubt AI can describe correctly used items - their actual condition and/or any scratches/defects, etc. And you seem to sell mostly used items ... so ? I think for the majority of USED items - if the description is very short and/or AI generated, the seller is put at a considerably GREATER RISK. I always write longer and detailed descriptions - even for brand new items that I have multiples of, because I think this helps a lot for a potential buyer OUTSIDE ebay to find my item (i.e. by google searching more than the main 1-2 words from the title of the listing).

[@rjrobbins2]

@@TheAussieFlipper - Do you read them? I have tested it several times and I have never once had an AI Description that I wanted on my listings. They were either inaccurate or sounded like a drunk guy trying to sell me something on the side of the road. Also, you can get a label printer for $50 or less. I went without one for years and I kick myself for it. Seriously, get a cheap printer and the time saved will pay for it in a week. I got my Jiose for $30 USD and it has ran for years.

[@ltando54]

This new episode of Aussie flipper is definitely the best so far. You have been able to talk about something again, but they really resignated with me after watching that. Yes, you can believe I had a death pile, and because it is overwhelming, most went in the bin. I'm always looking for that item to get rich off. Haha. I know that isn't very likely. I need a long term plan and a dollar figure to achieve Makes sense. Because of that I need a bigger whiteboard. I am always enjoying the journey, though. Matt , thanks for the advice delivered in the way you do. Legend

[@TheAussieFlipper]

thanks so much for the kind words!

[@joe8807]

Lesson 23 is now absolutely important with the major eBay stuff up on post labels last month. Some users are being back charged 1,000’s so eBay can recover their stuff up on post label

[@FionaTellesson]

I only use Aust Post account for parcels. Works for me.

[@addicted_6835]

Shopping is fun. I totally have too much stock. Have not shopped in almost a year and still have stock. Lol finally making progress. Thank you for the video.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks for being here happy selling

[@WonderLucyx]

Thanks for all the tips Matt! I love your very straight forward videos! Could you maybe make a video explaining a bit more about how you do with tax and stuff? A lot of things I don't even get a receipt for (like flea) or not properly discriminated on receipt, and it's doing my head in. Cheers!

[@berkshirepickers]

Lesson 41: resellers learn new things every day. thank you that was fun to watch !

[@nielsenslady]

I’m an American seller and I completely agree with you on daily listings. I also believe it is the dollar amount that should be the intended goal and not a number of listings to meet per day.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Crucial learnings in 2024 for me in particular

[@Luci.589]

I recently found out about lesson 38, eBay wiped about 15 of my listings. Called eBay customer service hoping they would give me a list, no chance. Took a whole day doing a stock take!

[@sarahbull770]

Thanks Matt. I've recently begun using the e-Profit calculator instore - and leaving many items behind! Keep up the great work 👍👍 X from Brissie

[@Dotties_antiques]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful.

[@deborahveryking6441]

So much information. Thank you!

[@pennybaxter6079]

Hi Matt, love your videos, just wondering do you have a template for your spreadsheet available?

[@step9624]

Just use Google spreadsheets, the simplest way

[@TheAussieFlipper]

working on one :) stay tuned!

[@kathykehoe1754]

@@TheAussieFlipper Following too for this,,, it would be wonderful!

[@newsweathertraffic18]

I have probably $100,000 worth of super niche industrial fittings left behind by my dad that I have to sell. I've been sitting on them for almost a decade now. I've opened an eBay store, typed out my listing taken photos and then always hesitate to post due to some uncertainty (usually about shipping costs). At this point I just have to force myself to list a few and see what happens.

[@robzonie]

Great post. A lot of good reminders hidden in there! But... I always raise an eyebrow at reports of Ebay deleting listings. First, it serves no purpose for them - they can't make money from a listing that's not live. I've been on Ebay since 1998, sometimes only listing sporadically for months at a time, with some listings more than a year old (or even two!) throughout. Not once has a listing been deleted. Not saying it's doesn't ever happen, but there has to be something other than Ebay deciding to randomly delete someone's listing(s). It's not worth their time to do that. Would be nice to really understand what's happening, though, so we all can avoid it!

[@alabamaflip2053]

Use a daily dollar amount instead of a daily item amount, Draft bank instead of schedule listing. Big insights on those two things that I believe a lot of old timers did not know. Great video!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Agh thanks so much for watching!

[@ychongy]

How is draft bank manual listing them better than schedule listing?

[@alabamaflip2053]

@@ychongy Manual listing actually counts as activity on your account. A schedule listing does not since it is automated. eBay demands for you to be hands on. The day you wrote your schedule listing will count but not the day that it is listed. For example: Today you take photos and write descriptions for 35 items to be used in schedule listings You take a week off for vacation and have 5 listing schedule for each day for the next 7 days. eBay see it as you working today but not working for the next 7 days. Your items drop in rank accordingly.

[@ychongy]

@alabamaflip2053 thanks

[@Jorejaha-c7h]

@@alabamaflip2053 source?

[@bigleaguepicker4167]

My DYMO was one of my best purchases. I never have to buy ink!

[@RednaxelQ]

Hello I'm a watcher from the UK and have started my own eBay business, your information has been invaluable to myself. I'm almost two months in with 10000 in aud in sales not profit and can't thankyou enough for all the help you've been. I have one question as I'm currently selling everything when is the right time to switch or start moving towards a specific type of item to sell?

[@monicadavis4901]

So that's what happened to my listing! I noticed a few gone, thought I lost my mind!

[@_calebsells]

Excellent video brother. I see you popping off!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks for being here man!

[@mvplikejordan]

Thanks for the sell similar tip for my older listings, Im gonna do this and get those sales going

[@TheAussieFlipper]

You got this!

[@diveroz_Jo]

Thanks for the info. Are scheduled listings ok if they’re scheduled to list later the same day? I tend to write them up to go live the same night.

[@PipelinePicks]

If I could go back - a thermal printer would be the first thing I’d buy haha. Great tips though 👍🏽

[@candicehammer4591]

In USA you can do. Alcatel shipping, print a paper label and have the Postman pick up from your door.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Epic

[@KayDoubleyouPea]

Death piles arent always a bad thing!! I have a massive death pile but i also just started this year and have sold over $80k!! My death pile is mostly low value items that like you mentioned you buy them or aquire them only to later find out theyre not really worth your time. Id say dont be afraid to throw things to the side in order to focus on better stuff.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I just can’t be a believer haha

[@sdsbc-z2l]

80k this year total? Thats my monthly sales and I just started part time lmao

[@aikoml6849]

⁠@@sdsbc-z2lhow do you manage that?

[@Bradleyscience]

Very well done and thought out! Cheers

[@TheAussieFlipper]

thanks for watching!

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

Thank you Matt. Do you have advice or experience sourcing from abandoned storage units and auction houses? I have seen another channel heavily promoting these avenues for big profit. Thanks Shane & Michelle

[@joedoughty4171]

I have and do. It will soon be an issue if It isnt right away. Be willing to give the stuff away, you will spend a lot to store stuff

[@TheAussieFlipper]

It's allllotttt of work because you get it all the good and the bad and 10% is worthy of selling on eBay. It's a cool thing to watch on KZbin but a lot of work to do it for a profit

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

@TheAussieFlipper thank you Matt.

[@lisaa6099]

I like to hear what sold especially across a few different categories. You’re doing well.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks Lisa :)

[@cheddartreez6826]

I don't understand why people pay for a store subscription for the perk of running markdowns and store coupons. Why should I pay Ebay for that? I just accept offers. Y'all can have that store subscription.

[@ld5750]

I have a store and never use markdowns or coupons. I have the store so I’m not charged fees for listings. Over 250 I think they start charging you. If you have several hundred or thousands of listings you need a store. Also having the subscription means you pay less fees on sales and take home more money.

[@theresamcgallicher]

You cannot put your items on vacation mode without a store. Also, a store subscription gets you a coupon for free or hugely discounted shipping supplies every quarter. I haven't paid for tape in years.

[@doingitalone1630]

@@theresamcgallicher You can. I don't have a store and I put all my items on "Time Away" (UK) when I gon on holiday.

[@gloriameyers2071]

If you add / relist over 250 items per month you will pay insertion fee per item - that’s when a store subscription becomes necessary.

[@desertpinevintage]

@@theresamcgallicherI don’t have a store and I have put my account on vacation mode several times.

[@-ChrisD]

Nicely done 👍🏻

[@theresamcgallicher]

What are you supposed to grab in Lesson #9? Bothlots??

[@BrettStephsDustyDives]

You earned my SUB with this video. Great info and I look forward to more.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

so good to have you onboard!

[@LittKoala]

Do you include packing slips in your orders? I've noticed many ebay sellers don't. Would love to hear your reasoning!

[@robzonie]

I've seen a lot of KZbinrs say don't waste your time on that, but I do. Still, when I buy something on Ebay, and I do get a packing list, it generally goes straight in the bin, so... not sure there really is value. I use it as a thank you more than anything else.

[@1fashionbliss]

I have my inventory by category, like kind items stored together but I'm noticing that I'm spending a lot of time sku each item and storing. Should I change my system? it honestly gives me anxiety to think about jeans mixed with dresses, tanks, etc 😆

[@Mountaingypsytrading]

You missed one, measurements are extremely important. Or you can just wait for the buyer to message you asking for them.. providing measurements (especially clothing) is as important as those other 3 you mentioned..

[@felicitypage414]

Hi Matt! Wondering what the difference between sell similar and just ending and relisting the item is. As it won’t let me sell similar unless I end the item. Whats your process with that? Thanks!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Hi Felicity, no issues ending the listing you can put it back live within a click and that's the idea. The sell similar option provides a new order number for the listing which in the eyes of the algorithm is a 'new' listing. I wouldn't count on this as you're new listings for the day though. You still need NEW listings each day too!

[@felicitypage414]

@@TheAussieFlipperOkay no worries. Thanks!

[@valeriesantos8178]

Hi, happily landed on ur channel for the 1st time. Love ur ‘watchers’ tip :) I, many times hear YT’bers push ‘free’ postage. I agree in that, I too buy those offering it, tho I then check comparable costs as well. My reason for not putting free postage on my items is bc I think it deters ppl from returns… btw… I haven’t yet had 1 return. Whatdayathink?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Returns make up 1% of my sales results so I don’t feel it’s worth it’s weight in deciding whether or not free postage is the option

[@valeriesantos8178]

@@TheAussieFlipper Food for thought. Think I’ll test that new leaf… January 1st ☺

[@hycinth5371]

Informative and good advice. You got my sub 😊

[@derkdigler1712]

I love this sort of video. Matt your information is awesome so many useful tip. Iv just started my eBay journey of 6 months and your advice has helped me in so many ways. I really want to send international but the fear of getting the wrong postage cost puts me off. Is there any way of working out the correct postage cost without taking my items to the post office to check the price before I list an item to make sure the correct cost of the postage is applied. I do have my own scales and posting within the uk is fine for me it’s just when it’s sent overseas I get concerned. I’m a uk seller

[@TheAussieFlipper]

So cool to hear!

[@dangriffiths28]

I'm not sure if this is the place to ask, but is it better to start selling with a new ebay account or with an existing purchases only account?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Existing purchases is great if you have 100% feedback!

[@dangriffiths28]

@TheAussieFlipper Thanks for the feedback!

[@angelc79]

Great video, learned a lot an some things to remember. But the biggest game changer for me was getting a thermal printer such a time an money saver

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Once you’re selling I think it’s worth it. But when you first start out I don’t believe you need it

[@thecriticalobserver7585]

Not sure how much time you can save. Takes me about 15 seconds to tape a label on.

[@kevinbender6153]

All great. But rule 11....Get a thermal printer. Huge time saver. well worth the investment.

[@tricialowe1090]

Do you have a recommendation for a spread sheet template?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Working on one! Stay tuned

[@cs1588]

I recall you saying you had a link to the box lights you recommend, maybe it was in a private video, any chance of a share?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

jump into any video from about 3 months ago and you'll find the link :) I stopped putting it in the description but the links in all the old videos still work!

[@PokieTrove_com]

Hi, followed you for ever. First thing I strongly disagree with. This is very specific to the UK market. I would expect it to apply to others. 100% positive feedback give you status with ebay, combine with free postage and upgrade postage option and you can unlock 10% seller discount on fees. ! that's key on higher priced items. Yes don't stress or give up at lower feedback scores, (I work hard to keep feedback at 100%) but it has a major impact long term.

[@FionaTellesson]

I agree! Got a negative feedback this week!!! Argh 😖 All because the guy didn’t read the listing!

[@step9624]

Judging from the amount of negative feedback this guy has he doesn’t really seem to care about it

[@Bawkr]

You can't keep it at 100. Maybe if you're willing to sell a bunch of dollar DVDs etc at a loss but otherwise just selling it will drop to 98 and there is nothing you can do if people say 'doesnt work' and rate you negative, it's stuck there it's not against policy even if the item really does work they just tried to use it on something else and they won't communicate after rating you negative. That said though you can maintain a good feedback rating but %100 is impossible for a small store 1 man 16 hour days etc.

[@step9624]

@@Bawkr that’s just not true though, I have 100 percent positive feedback as a one man eBay business, been registered as a business seller for four years now and always been 100 percent, and not to brag but doing more in sales than this guy, many other bigger eBay stores that also have 100 percent feedback, he doesn’t care about his customers, he just cares about getting the sale, as proven by all his negative feedbacks stating bad customer service/communication

[@step9624]

@ I don’t need your luck considering I’ve kept it for four years 🤣 maybe you just need to do better 😊

[@anymoose]

You can get a perfectly good thermal label printer for $60-$70 and it saves so much time

[@TheAussieFlipper]

fair but if you're selling 1 a day it's not worth the spend

[@FionaTellesson]

@@TheAussieFlipper I actually disagree with that response. I've found that the label, with templates used, gives a label that can be easily read by Australia Post's machinery. So I use for my letter rate items. Never had an item go astray, since I got it, so it works! I copy and paste from ebay to the printer program, no mistakes on Names and Addresses. Have been on ebay since 1999 and I noticed an immediate change once I got the thermal printer. Plus it looks so professional!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

@@FionaTellesson good to know!

[@litestreamer]

Re: No CAPS in Titles - what's the reason why not the expert gave you? Is it algorithmically based or what? Does that include these abbreviations - VTG HC MSRP LG MED DVD CD NWT and Brand names that are in caps like LOFT, or book titles with caps, or style numbers made up of Caps and numbers? Thanks

[@justicenc]

Hello! Would you suggest 3% promo if you are a new reseller or go with Ebays suggestion until you grow?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

EBay’s suggestion is a money trap. 3% is all you need!

[@karahupp4589]

I’m a brand new seller and I’ve been doing 2%-3% on mine and I’m pinching myself because in just a few months I’m at 99 sales. I was shocked when things actually started selling😂 I thought I would just put everything out there and nothing would happen. So the smaller amount has been working for me! And I just learned a ton from this video, great info!

[@Onlyecommandbiz]

David warners 😂brother 😂😂

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Huh

[@penguinsnowball5000]

Im confused. Early on in the video you said it doesnt matter if you list every day. But then later you said it is very important to list every day. Which is it?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Draft everything in batches then list them live each day

[@SlimAdventures]

I’m sorry.. I spent $60 on my label printer on Black Friday a few years back. Don’t tell people their only option is a $300 printer just because you don’t have one. I 100% recommend one.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Lol I have one! And I don’t bother using it

[@SlimAdventures]

@@TheAussieFlipper I just feel like saying they don’t need it is a very biased opinion. Not saying it right or wrong. I just feel like that should be left to the person. Don’t lie and say you have to spend $300 to get a good one. Because that’s absolutely not true

[@amandapecora5148]

You mean your NOT sorry you bought it. Also, I agree. Ink for my printer costs more than the thermal label printer I bought. Now if I'd have had a laser\toner printer already, I would've probably stuck with just it.

[@SlimAdventures]

@@amandapecora5148 yes there was supposed to be a comma in there somewhere.

[@kompowiec2-alt]

can you suggest easiest way to tracking income/expenses? I have a problem that it constantly happens to me that my balance does not match. I sell on bazaar.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

The template I showed in my video is a good start

[@stavrevk]

@16:25 - the calculated ebay fee seems INCORRECT ... actually seems way off. Such a low fee would be correct for 2004-2009, but now - in 2024 Ebay charges about 12.5% + 3% for international sales + 3% you mentioned for promoted items, + other fees including your monthly fee for an ebay store. The total for most sellers is above 20% of the total monthly sales, without even paying any promoted item fees. And there is at least 10% losses you need to calculate, because of how ebay attracts scam buyers. The total cost of DOING business on ebay is about 30%, sometimes even more. To sum up - the calculator is wrong, should show at least $12.50, probably $15 or maybe more (if promoted) for this $100 item. Unless you surprise me that you list in some kind of a SPECIAL category with a very low FVF, or you are a SPECIAL seller that has some unheard of discount on ebay. :)

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I’m a special seller

[@joanned7202]

You don't need a Dymo but there are much cheaper alternatives. Brilliant video, great info and tips!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

so true

[@Sartorial_Sacrilege]

What's a "Pream?" Why is your garage carpeted? Who wears corduroy hats? So many questions.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

You’ll have to keep watching to find out why

[@patricksquires77]

What is better about ‘Top Rated Seller’ status after selling the 100 items/3k$ to get the status?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

EBay promotes your listings more

[@patricksquires77]

@ Well hey! Lets have a sale!!

[@DouglasWilliamson-gx8ub]

Hey Matt ! Love your videos, mate. Isn't it true though that to qualify for promoted listings you must be rated an above average seller. When you mention these, it sounds like anyone can turn on promoted listings ! All the best Doug

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Above average yes! But you’re above average the minute you sign up for a store!

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Goood morning from Germany 🙂

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Good morning!

[@candicehammer4591]

Do you do best offer on your listings?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Every one

[@Zendomia]

Great video, I am not doing to bad on ebay, but sales has dropped alot in the last 3 months. Do you think it is worth crosslisting on depop?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I don't - there are too many buyers on eBay for you to need to do that. Like anything the master beats the apprentice. Learn how eBay works and you'll have better results.

[@delhari2479]

G'day mate great video and info. Good on you :-)

[@xjkbbls]

Lots of work everyday but it's fun

[@pewpewTN]

My thermal printer was $70 & it is overwhelmingly worth it.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

When your first starting out buy product with that $70 is all I’m saying lol comments section has to chill

[@pewpewTN]

@TheAussieFlipper I'm not trying to say it in a hostle way or anything, just saying that I would highly recommend getting one from the start as it will save you time & money. $70 is like 2 ink cartridges for most printers, so it's not going to take that long to break even. I wouldn't say buy it on day one. Make sure it's something you want to pursue long term. If it is, then I'd buy that printer as soon as you come to that decision. No ink to run out, no tape or cutting needed. Labels are cheap. I honestly think if you got one for yourself, you would be glad you did. Don't worry about the $300 Rolo. There are multiple good models online for $80 or less, especially if you catch a sale.

[@Jorejaha-c7h]

I went from promoting at 5% to not promoting at all without a significant change in sales year over year. And my lazy ass definitely hasnt worked any harder.

[@littlesparks]

How do you print your labels, can they just print onto a piece of paper? I’ve been handwriting addresses onto Aus Post address stickers which is time consuming

[@michelep.7960]

Yes you can print all the addresses onto paper, cut out and sticky tape to package. Click on get postage label then under the deliver to address is a button copy. Click on this and paste onto your blank page. Repeat for all orders. If you use My Post Business Aus Post there is an import button which brings all your purchase details into the Aus Post website and then you just check details and pay then print. Only available for parcels not letters.

[@davidcronk64]

If you are making over 10 sales per day and are making a decent profit. Buy the label maker and get a good one. If you are doing less or need the money for stock then go manual.

[@littlesparks]

@ I only sell a few things a week. Yeah i can’t justify a label maker at this point 👍

[@littlesparks]

@@michelep.7960 thanks for your help! I do have a my post biz account, will check those settings out 👍

[@pufffdragon]

The other option on my post business, is you can import the eBay orders and then scan a QR code and print the labels at the post office for free. Think it's a maximum of 10 a day. I'd keep a lookout for a dymo 4xl on marketplace. Seen them go for $40. They don't use ink and are more cost effective and just so much easier to use.

[@annonymous498]

Do you allow followers on facebook marketplace? I have some weird people following me

[@TheAussieFlipper]

yep people follow me

[@Gios-treasure]

What was the site for the profit calculator

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Eprofit

[@robzonie]

eProfit - it's an app, and hugely helpful.

[@scottshepherd7881]

Can you please help me? If I offer free shipping, how do I handle returns? Who pays for the return?

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Your listing will specify who pays. You get to choose what your policy looks like.

[@crystalrodriguez1431]

Where did you buy your shelves? I like yours

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Apple shelving

[@candicehammer4591]

Since pandemic I like 50 items on hand ready to list.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Epicccc

[@dyman2016]

I’m currently at Above-Standard but I should be at Top-Rated for the first time after my next evaluation

[@DoubleAboveChaos]

I had it to where I could sell up to $9000.00 on Ebay, one day I decided that since Nothing was selling that I was going to Delete it all but four items Ebay knocked it back down to where I can only list $500.00

[@petegametraderretroboy]

Nice vid❤

[@Lupi33z]

I'm really bad at networking 🤪 tips below 👇

[@greg3166]

Just do it. Literally, add those people on social media, send those messages, make those vulnerable phone calls, put yourself out there.

[@markthomas902]

Just in the past month I had 3 international sales just ship it eBay hub they take care of the rest.

[@ShadenRyanStudio]

Can’t afford to have a death pile, price of inventory is atrocious in Canada 🇨🇦

[@pirie_online]

sorry I exited when you said you don't need a label printer, sure when starting out - no, but 4+ years into it, you have lost a lot of time and money doing it the hard way. I challenge you to try a thermal printer (doesnt have to be dymo could be zebra or any other) but the time you will save is money in your pocket, I put money on it. Can use it to print label addresses for your tracked letters as well instead of hand writing

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I think once you're selling a decent volume of stock each day it's good to buy one but when you're first starting out I don't feel it's needed because you aren't selling much. I positioned the lesson this way in the video too.

[@magemarshall3139]

Great video

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much for watching

[@actualsurfer]

I am an Ebay seller. $12k in the last year. Ebay broke my grandmothers watch. I sold it, sent it into their "Authentification" service and apparently the morons there dont know that some watches are wind-up. It came back to me broken and cost me a $1000 sale DO NOT TRUST EBAY WITH YOUR FINE WATCHES ETC.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

That’s crazy

[@belindamelville7756]

great video

[@StruggleBusGames-uz3yd]

Subbed at the 24 min mark cause I realized I wasn't already lol

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I appreciate you!

[@issachargeneration]

Essentials for eBay beginners. Excellent analysis.

[@candicehammer4591]

Nice video.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Thanks so much for watching!