These Mistakes Lead To People Giving Up On Reselling On EBay..

[@DedeMager-ig6he]

It's a huge widespread problem. Glad you talk about this!! People run out of space way quicker than they expect!

[@JrideFlips]

Thanks! Glad I can help!

[@dtanner7]

Another issue is pricing yourself to the bottom of a sell through rate by being the most unreasonably priced or rejecting decent offers.

[@amypoole30]

I am a single mom who ran a charity thrift store for 10 years. I have two special need teens. This is something I know I have the knowledge of thrift items and looking them up. I am just trying to get brave enough to sell on ebay (and some money I can put into it) so I can start our charity back up. We were doing great but the new priest we got at the church didn't like the idea of a thrift store no matter the money or how many we were helping. I just got to get knowledge of ebay to feel co.fprtable. As a matter of fact we had several Mormons volunteer for us and we had a great shop growing to the point we covered 5 counties. I pray I can over come my fears and money hiccups as a single mom it's hard to even get a few bucks together to get into buying and selling.

[@wrestlingfigs3093]

Made over 9k since march from 95% bins and 5% goodwills part time .. i still got full time real job😮

[@johndough23]

Which once again proves the point. That being the MYTH the bins are nothing but store cast-offs. Hardly.

[@JrideFlips]

Bins are great

[@nureauamerica]

80% bins & 20% Goodwill, Plato's, Uptown Cheapskate. Almost at $50k for the year. Selling on 6 platforms though. Third year reselling.

[@JBFishing1]

@@nureauamericawhat platforms

[@tammymcdonald1297]

100% been there and still learning that

[@allywilkeforsenate]

Sony digital cameras are the bomb.I have had one for decades and it still works and takes fantastic pictures.

[@BethanySeanAZ]

Yep my problem and then watched the WRONG people for advice! Literally have to start over COMPLETELY ASAP!!

[@scottishracer]

Thanks for making a video just for me 🙂 Been on ebay since July and have accumulated a couple hundred items in my ebay store. Some have sold really fast other well... I've listed to you preach this same topic many times in past videos but today it really hit home. Moving forward my goal is to become very focused on STR , while in turn, work on moving out my long tail listed items as long as I gain a reasonable profit. Thanks coach, your the best 🏆

[@JoeDoggo]

When it comes to sell through rate, does anyone have a cut-off point? For instance, is a 40% sell through rate too low? Is 50% too low? Anybody have a sell through rate % where they say "nope, that's too low?"

[@jackshorey4986]

80% cut off unless it’s vintage

[@connieabbott4972]

I wish i had seen this video in June when i started. I spent $800 in one store! I am a retired 68 year old RN doing this for extra income. I am now following your way. I have around 300 items in my store, so i feel you have saved me! Found you about 2 weeks ago. Working hard to be disaplined and do what you teach. You make sooooo much sense! Thank you!!!

[@crow4130]

I too am a retired RN just started mine 3 weeks ago. I've only sold 9 times. But I have some piles lol thing I'd I've always thrifted and people are giving me toms of stuff for my store. This guy is the best teacher and I too love his style. He just saved me I have solo many piles 😅

[@royc5936]

I only do this part time, a couple years away from retirement then I will have more time to dedicate. Everything you have spoken of is very true, and can save a lot of time and money. About to complete my first year, so far the hardest part of this entire venture has been finding quality items to source. If you don't live in a decent sourcing area ,you will have to drive to survive. Ebay is simple if you live in a good sourcing area....

[@linall2345]

Well , you just described me to a T! 3 months in and I have several hundred items that have a SLOW SLR as I now understand it. Just today said I’m done with this, but I do love it as a job. So what do I do with all this crap I can’t sell? I have no room for anything else. I feel so lost. TY for this video. You always have great info.

[@amytru3606]

Have a yard sale

[@johndough23]

Lots

[@linall2345]

@@JohnDoe-jz5pr yeah I’m getting to that point now. Ty!

[@Branden-vl9sl]

​@@linall2345once you sell it all start fresh with high sell through rates

[@Thishamdle]

Thank you so much for this video- perfect timing.😎

[@Elsa-qy9hr]

Another excellent and inspirational upload 👏 ❤

[@carlasidhom5785]

Thank you for this and pointing out your own examples. Your videos are incredibly helpful!

[@JrideFlips]

You are so welcome!

[@carolinegathercole8473]

Trouble is that eBay is flooded with competitors, hard to find high str items to sell quickly.

[@uniniversalstar1974]

That depends on what your selling. For example Women’s Tiera International Faire Isle Cardigan Sweaters They are a very fast seller for me within 1-3 days of listing. my Goodwill thrift store have them stocked weekly. They have them priced at $4.99 and I sell them for$28-$50 dollars depending on the embroidery. If I thrift on Veterans discount day Im only paying $3.99 for them I have sold around 6 so far. So I know when I go thrifting I look for that particular sweater because I know it’s going to sell fast even during the summer months. Consistency is key and like he said you have to know how to walk out of a thrift store empty handed if you can’t find items with a good STR but, every clothing item that you may source may not even have a STR like certain brand Silk tops and cashmere sweaters. Those sell fast for me regardless of the brand and STR.

[@Fillups422]

I started really focusing on sell through rate and the problem I encountered (which is a good problem) is I sell things quicker and have limited sourcing options, so its like Im running in place. The sales are there, just not the growth Id like. Not unhappy with this, just have to adjust my sourcing strats.

[@JrideFlips]

I’ve been there it kinda stinks. But a good problem is MUCH better then a bad one . Don’t just buy to grow. Seems like you’re on a great path

[@Skeptical73]

What a good topic, persistence in everything you do is so important. A balanced mindset helps you push through. Thanks for the video!

[@steph6197]

Excellent point. Its a hard lesson, but once we learn and apply it life gets better. For me, its just really hard to find those 100% STR items.

[@JrideFlips]

It’s the hardest but most important thing

[@johndough23]

You need to move to an isolated senior community with a Deseret thrift store. Or the alt is hitting 10 Thrifts a day and hoping you snag 1 or 2 80%+ in each. After 8 hours of this go home and list these 10. At 10pm eat and go to bed.

[@paulocosta3642]

Another amazing video! My favorite teacher!❤

[@JrideFlips]

I’m humbled to hear teacher thank you

[@justme-lp6ee]

Thanks for all the detailed advice

[@sodacityflips]

Why you making videos about me? Lol. Great video, Jake. You're steady teaching me.

[@JrideFlips]

Lol you’re learning fast my friend! Keep slaying out there!

[@sodacityflips]

​@JrideFlips thanks, man!

[@dk1291]

Great info. Thanks.

[@foghornleg90]

Also, when you mention specific types of items, YOU ARE CREATING competition against yourself! That is YOUR RIGHT, but knowing you are costing yourself by having newbies looking for and listing the same type of items, is ultimately creating work for yourself. So many KZbinr's focus on WHAT to sell, and the perceived BOLO's (which change)... rather than HOW TO LIST, price, store, find, package, ship, and deal with the common BUSINESS PROBLEMS/challenges. A few of the item types some of the KZbinr's have 'pushed' as 'great sell items' and 'money makers' I've decided to literally boxed up and PUT AWAY IN STORAGE, because for many of these type of items there is a clear RACE TO THE BOTTOM (in lowering the price & raising their promotional costs). Remotes are one of those items... with few exceptions, I remove the batteries and store them (or don't bother picking any more up) because what USED TO BE bank is now pennies or a slower sell in a (now) saturated market in many cases. Again, your channel, your call... but HOW TO SELL (and deal with the business aspects) is something so few youtubers do... and so many newbies COULD USE (benefit from), more than WHAT to sell.

[@Sues007]

Thank you for this excellent information. The way you describe the issue is nice. It really helped...big time!

[@irenebarrera8338]

You are so right. I have a few in my inventory that I should of done better research on. Stale inventory going out .. focusing definitely on much better sell through and better sales. I don't want a big inventory either. I'm hoping to keep it at 1k - 1500. I found my niche , love it .. part time seller and getting better. Thanks for sharing.

[@foghornleg90]

You are spot on regarding the sell through rates; but the point regarding 'death piles' is very over generalizing, and frankly short sighted. There are many resellers that own their own property, their own storage, and have HUGE INVESTMENT INVENTORY that won't likely be listed for years... or are unique niche items that have high value, but may be listed for years. Personally, I do believe daily listing is important... even if it's revising and relisting, at least 5 days a week. Sell through rates also need to consider MARGIN & cost of storage...

[@billargueta5458]

As a new seller i am sourcing a mixture of items trying to figure out what sells consistently and find the same items in multiples..

[@JrideFlips]

Great strategy! I really sought out multiples when I first began as well. It’s very tough and I still struggle to find them today. One offs seem to be the order of operations at least where I live with my business model

[@dandofando]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@Jerico1830]

where I live its nearly impossible to find anything with a sell through rate higher than 35%-40%

[@linall2345]

That’s an issue I have too.

[@TarasSimpleCrochet]

Me too I could be in the store for hours trying to find a 100% sell through rate and give up. I don’t mean after one day this is weeks in over and over trying this method. It’s great just impossible where I live it’s all garbage 😂

[@johndough23]

Move to an isolated senior community where their Religion still practices giving. Beyond that get to the store when it opens. Beyond that carrying crystals, a lucky dime, or saying praise lord as you source could work too.

[@TarasSimpleCrochet]

@@johndough23 awww thank you for all the good tips I will try them. I live near a senior community so I will try :)

[@TarasSimpleCrochet]

I never go in store right when it opens because I’m stuck at work full time but will do so on my days off

[@laylajones6073]

Thank you.

[@patriciag8278]

thank you for all the information you post in your videos. I am back in the reseller world and it's not as easy as it was back in the Ebay early days. A lot has changed and the sources for items have changed as well. It's interesting now, but also very frustrating at times. I enjoy learning from your experiences. You have a lot of great content on here. Keep up the good work.

[@danmiller4083]

How do you pack and ship golf bags. Box bag or?

[@JrideFlips]

Golf bags I get 2 of the thickest trash bags I can find and tape her up really nice

[@billargueta5458]

​@@JrideFlipstape 2 trash bags and pit a shipping label is ok to ship a golf bag? What about a golf bag full of clubs?

[@fkc2107]

Thanks for stopping me from quitting after only 3 days. I was pulling my hair with no traffic except Ebay ghosts. 😂😂😂

[@crow4130]

But in the beginning we are also learning what sells. Plus we have new stores so how do we know. Our things aren't seen like seasoned stores do.

[@kristirose2289]

I’m guilty of most of these! Would you suggest taking the small, long term items down and donating them? Or just leave them and start making better choices?

[@kingsleahale408]

So, what do you do with the death pile?

[@MartinBolton-rx5gr]

If you have a bad sell through rate but put a lower price to attract a buyer. Would this be OK because you purchased the item at a very low cost that you can afford because of the profit?

[@FrontlineFinds]

Do you counter offers?

[@rick9705]

What if you pay $1 per item and say 20-30% STR but because you get your items so cheap you can also be in the cheapest 20 or 30% of available listed and then also things like free returns, great feedback, and Top Rated Plus put you above the competition. I’ve seen this work where you can take mediocre items and still sell them within 90 days doing this method and 5x-10x your money. And then of course you mix in those items that sell for $30 and $40 or more. I think there’s many ways to do eBay. First what’s available in your area in abundance? To me that has to be the starting point. Then to me the fun part is solving the puzzle.

[@JrideFlips]

I do that with eyeglass frames. I would just do this on top of all the good stuff you’re really searching for

[@rick9705]

@@JrideFlips we are part-timers so really the only thing that makes sense for us is we hit garage sales on Saturday mornings do all of our sourcing in just a few hours then list throughout the week, no way I would ever have time to go to thrift stores every day. Work about 50 hours a week and three kids that are very active with extracurricular activities. I still do hit thrift stores a couple times a week but it’s not our main sourcing. When I do I’m definitely looking for just 100% STR $20-30+ items and only men’s clothing. I want to be out in under 30 minutes. Everything with us has to be efficient streamlined processes. That’s why I just prefer clothing. Sure I’ll grab other things but it needs to be under 1 pound fast easy to store and ship don’t have time to waste. Just as an example, I bought a wallet for $.50 a few weekends ago sold it the next day for $24. It was funny I actually thought about you talking about not leaving money if it’s there why would you not pick it up. Appreciate the inspiration!

[@fulltimetrader48]

The number 1 reason new resellers quit.... Going full time is too much work! People on the outside looking in think it's so easy, they have no idea how much a full time reseller grinds each day. Not to mention how hard it is to get cheap, in demand inventory. PS I love it when Jride calls me "Sir". LOL, he has no idea how old I am!!

[@JrideFlips]

Thank you sir😜

[@johndough23]

Move to an isolated affluent senior community. Candy from a baby.

[@fulltimetrader48]

@@johndough23 that’s not a bad idea.

[@johndough23]

@@fulltimetrader48 Seriously if you are in say your 20's and want to do this FT for as long as it lasts, find a good spot and move there. Good being seniors, religious, affluent. If you can find some Golf Courses there so much the better. Remember this the next time one of these YT types brags about their sourcing prowess. They are just better than you 😁truth is they live in sourcing goldmines. I would say anybody could double their sales if they simply moved to a better town.

[@susanepstein5874]

Great advice!

[@goldengriffon]

My problem now is terrible difficulty finding items. 20 decent items a day? For the past few weeks I've been lucky to find 3-5. There was a span of five days recently when I couldn't find a single item worth my time, even if I was willing to accept a 10% sell-through rate for $5 profit on $5 invested! Couldn't find it. The local thrift shops have really increased their prices over this year, and the local competition of reselling has gotten fierce. Once I counted 3 other guys on their phones scanning barcodes, just within my sight. Oof. And to top it all off, two of the six shops in my area are closing down. And yard sales in this town really stink. Rough times. I've spent perhaps a hundred hours over the past two years looking for options online like Facebook, Craigslist, Amazon pallets, storage unit auctions, etc... and in those two years I found only two items worth bothering with. Everyone charges way too much for what they have, and/or competition with other resellers is driving up the prices. I know most of the casual resellers will eventually give up, can I last until they do?

[@catfunksfabulousfinds97045]

They should call their death pile a money pile

[@FrontlineFinds]

Is sell through rate factoring in if you sort by price and toss yours a penny less than the cheapest one? Skipping the line. I don't understand where sell through rate and price of item to competition fit. Is Sell through rate just assuming every piece of that item will eventually be sold, whether its in 1 day or 10 thousand days? Many eBay "Watchers" are "selling similar" and undercutting the next guy. just my thoughts

[@whitetreessales9213]

Salem NH thank you for sharing Video on basics of wholesaling?

[@JrideFlips]

I’m not an expert in wholesaling

[@whitetreessales9213]

@@JrideFlips thank you 😊 Any suggestions on You.Tubers and wholesale videos?

[@immaresellit]

chris fliptheworldtx recently put up a video about a rag house. You could try wholesale there. good luck@@whitetreessales9213

[@deborahveryking6441]

Informative video

[@JrideFlips]

Glad you think so!

[@thefreedomproject4777]

what do you think of the idea for something like the rumba control pricing it cheaper / making less but selling it faster, i say this because some of us dont have very good thrifstores, and work 9 to 5 so we have only 1 or 2 thrifstores to buy from a day.

[@markippolito3620]

Cool sweatshirt!

[@Cell2SellXPrisoner]

hey Jride, I Cant seem to get the right key words for my mens clothing, i finally found a peter millar shirt, but it's a solid blue silk/lenin blend long sleeve with the big front pocket , it's a relaxed style fit beach or southern comfort and its an older peter M. tag , with no stains, no flaws, i only priced it at 17.00 and it's not really getting noticed. is it a bad style perter millar? i tried keywords like, crown, southern comfort, silk blend, silk/linen, button-up, button down, flowy, relaxed etc... any tips? thanks for all your content! and another issue I have is taking forever to list my items. it's crazy to hear you draft 20 minimum, i know if i could list 15-25 a day I would be successful, my wife is losing patience and she's losing faith. my sales conversion rate is at 4.0 percent with 79 items listed, all clothing mainly bread and butter brands with great photos. thanks for all you teach man!

[@HussenAli-cj4dw]

How can i post ethiopia old coins in ebay 3:09

[@AnotherGalaxyToys]

What do you with junk items in your shop? Lot them up and auction or buy now for a super low price?

[@wrestlingfigs3093]

Figs was here

[@ajramos007able]

You look so much like Alex Becker

[@rachelabate2401]

Thank you for showing me the step by step process of looking up the sell through rate. I've only been looking up the item online. That may explain my slow sales.😊

[@misseyespy1]

Yep yep yep thanxs lol

[@YesMerAguilar34]

But how do you actually get the sell through rate. Like mathematically speaking with a calculator 😂

[@JrideFlips]

Sold divided by listed

[@YesMerAguilar34]

Thank you. 😊

[@YesMerAguilar34]

For the record. I have learned alot from you thank youuu

[@Robin-gf7bd]

Good video. I’m just the person you described 🫤

[@PchildofGod]

Great information. Thank you.