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[@TheAussieFlipper]

Who’s watching all 7 videos this week!? I’m nervous but I’m ready 💪 see you tomorrow 🤙

[@sandrahohmann1898]

Count me in I love your videos.

[@lmp8932]

I'll be watching. Good luck!

[@lindajones5584]

I'll be watching ❤

[@Johndeplume.]

I'll be watching. All the best. 👍

[@PitterPatter100]

Planning to Matt. That's if I can find the time though. So busy being retired 😂😂😅❤

[@EthanRooshock]

Awesome idea for a series. Looking forward to following along! Definitely agree, the challenge in this industry is actually finding consistent stock!

[@KarenOfford-ye3sy]

Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your videos & effort that give so much helpful info ❤😊

[@Johndeplume.]

Matt: LONG time 'lurker', but I mostly view content when I'm not logged in, and therefore haven't subscribed. I'm finally subscribed now (sorry for the long delay, after around 2+ years!). Great content, as always. I always appreciate your transparency, your willingness to help others (and to learn from others), your positivity, and your determination. Never lose any of those components, as they are key to success! Great to see Courtney come out of her shell a few videos back. She's always come across on video as quiet and shy (fair enough, the camera isn't for everyone), so it was great to hear more from her, and has been great to see her Ebay journey evolve. Top girl. 👍 Looking forward to your future content, and to seeing you and Courtney smash it out the park! 👍

[@TheAussieFlipper]

thanks for being a part of it John! Awesome to hear from you.. hope you're well!

[@emusaurus]

I remember back in the day I had to work 2 days with my stepfather to earn enough to buy pokemon sapphire. Those games go well on ebay. Looking forward to seeing 7 videos this week. Don't wear yourself out too much.

[@kelseyscherger5642]

I sell baby and kids clothes. I started selling my kids outgrown clothes and now I purchase, use and sell. For example my local op shop sell baby/kids clothes for 50c and I usually resell for $5-15 a piece.

[@pells9872]

Your videos are the best. Keep up the awesome content that keeps us busy for hours on end!

[@howiecourt3445]

Looking forward to the series mate. I feel you on the sourcing. I've dropped back my listings now due to sourcing limitations. Focussing more on the profit margin and sell through for each listing.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Very smart move 💡

[@Nannasrevival]

Great video looking forward to the rest of the series. Yes it is hard to find items in op shops, I watch marketplace for bargains. Vintage Bratz dolls are a big collectable at the moment and some monster high dolls if you’re interested in that sort of thing, also vintage postcards and photos can be worth money.

[@garth6994]

Vintage postcards and photos can be very good - very easy to store, photograph and ship :)

[@vnvmode]

CD's. If you know what you are looking for. I picked up a CD for $1 last week that has recent sold comps of $250

[@viviennemeurs247]

So many op shops in my area are now selling brand new items. Tall boys $599, bedsides $199, candles, cushions, clocks, sofas. I don’t bother going to them as much as I used to, it’s not the same.

[@andrewtonkin820]

Opshops used to be about selling donated good cheaply to help battlers in need. Now the majority, particularly those run by large organisations, are all about big profits tonraise money for the organisation. A friend of mine works for an opshop run by one of the largest organisations. She is one of 4 staff who are paid $45 an hour!!!

[@lubyard6057]

Good luck, I am learning so much. Been Ebaying for 19 years on and off.

[@allisonboulton1754]

Another great video Matt thankyou!!!! Please please though, keep your hands on the steering wheel...its raining and your already distracted looking and talking to the camera....then both hands are coming off.......keep safe behind the wheel 😊.

[@PitterPatter100]

I noticed that Courtney is handwriting the envelopes. I just made a little address template in Word which has my return address on it x 3. Then I just copy and paste the customer addresses in and print. Paste onto envelope. Or get some sticky labels to print onto.

[@garth6994]

Thrifting is getting a lot tougher, with more people operating in that space now - not just younger folk, but older +60s as well (trust me... I've spotted them out there!). On top of that, prices are going through the roof, with one op-shop I visited last week charging over what some eBay comps were listed - that was across multiple categories. I even had one store do their comp on eBay while I was there waiting for a price. The problem is that they often use the highest listed price and say "Oh... this is selling for $XX on eBay". No, folks... no it's not. I've never seen an op-shop check the 'sold' prices, and they don't realise that the highest listed price might just be someone throwing something against a wall to see if it sticks. On top of that, they are getting the items for free + many have 'charity' or 'tax free' status. I totally understand that they have to pay rent, electricity, heating etc, but come on... you're not an eBay store + you are able to claim exemptions or discounts. Subsequently, many items simply just sit there for weeks, not turning over, and not doing the store or charity any favours. It's getting tough out there!

[@GirlWandering]

nailed it mate

[@PitterPatter100]

I agree with the second half of your comment, but not sure what you mean about the "60+ people in the space"? What does how old a person is, have to do with opshopping/thrifting? Sounds like some strange species that you've "spotted out there". Many resellers are into their 70s and maybe even older and love what they do. Just because the number of candles on the cake gets higher, doesn't mean your brain or ability stops working. Until such time we just carry on, keep occupied, and interested in life. I'm 77. I love doing eBay and hearing that little kerching every so often. 😊😊

[@debskate1673]

@@PitterPatter100 100% My best friend's mother is late 70's. Has been doing eBay for years. It's more to keep her mind busy than to earn mega bucks, but she loves eBay.

[@PitterPatter100]

@@debskate1673 Exactly! Mine is a hobby too. I make a couple of $$ every few days and am content with that. Been on eBay since ,2004. Love watching videos, learning something new all the time. Good on your friend's mum! ❤️

[@garth6994]

@@PitterPatter100 - no offense or 'ageism' was intended... I have just been noticing that many more 'older' folk are in the thrift these days, as opposed to younger folk sourcing stuff for online selling. There were always a few, but numbers seem to have increased lately :)

[@vontage8893]

What about the section of the thrift store with sports equipment eg. bats, clubs and racquets etc as a new category. I always walk past wondering if any profit in those.

[@karenalbanese9308]

Good luck getting the “7” a day listings! I know you can pull it off! Have you ever gone to estate sales? Sometimes there can be good stuff! Have a great week Matt!

[@EverthingsApple]

Always a good time when Matt uploads. Hope you're well mate

[@carolbellingham7480]

It's really annoying how expensive Opshops are getting now. My opinion is - they get it for free, it's better to sell thru items fast putting reasonable prices on them in the first place, instead of putting high prices, having things just sit there, gathering dust and then eventually marking them down anyway. They've lost the plot!

[@carolbellingham7480]

🤔

[@Nunya_Argo79]

They get greedy, that's why.

[@DrifterThrifters]

​@@SomeOne-fu9lpexactly, him appearing all over media and such telling the world is why they are jacking up prices! My local went from $1 DVDs to $4 fn dollars thanks to this piece of trash!

[@Nateosaurus]

Wow you are a busy boy lol. It's hard to find items here as well. Prices are jacked up. Found some good things at a couple garage sales yesterday, people taking advantage of the long weekend.

[@markrandy1000]

Looking forward to this series

[@Monkeynati]

My fav category is men’s workwear category because they are very cheap and often new. Lots of tradies looking for their attire you just have to know what’s what…

[@RonHastings-y4w]

You should pick graded charizard cards as a category to learn 🤣

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Been there done that. Next 😂

[@tracees.treasuresWA]

My sevond best selling category after media is craft supplies & books. It is an area i am knowledgeable & comfortable in though.

[@JaydenGobbe]

Hey brother keep it up! Enjoying all the content

[@GrimMetropolis]

Perfect timing for this series. I moved to a new area a month ago. I was mostly flipping video games, consoles, nerd collectibles. Now I’m back in a big city and the competition is real. I’ve been researching categories up and down to expand my store and knowledge. I definitely appreciate this series. Books? Seasonal items? Housewares? ✌️ Edit: btw it sounds like “Rowld” 😂

[@whoa2aohw]

You do occasionally sell them but my main sales are toys. Mainly vintage toys.

[@Jaycee268]

Hi.. was just wondering if you earn more on ebay or youtube? 🤑

[@katielewis9488]

One of my bread and butter categories is Bibles :)

[@kimross6279]

Gave yourself a tough challenge, good luck. Thrift stores here over priced.😊

[@Monkeynati]

??? How do you find wholesale connections???

[@mdslimited4381]

Cameras are good to sell I get em under 20 and sell for 150 + and new 3ds if ya get em cheap I've sold a few over $300 and unique clothes like women's Overalls with skulls or different patterns I picked up a couple for $6 and sold for $70 plus and old voice recorders from the 80s and 90s they sell for over $160 also these are a couple I sell I try sell stuff that make minimum $60 profit but the rare dvds like regular Show and aqua teen hunger force sell for over $200 a box sett

[@lisas5913]

You might need some extra coffee to keep you going this week ☕😊

[@fordfalcon85]

Car parts and vintage electronics are my main forte. However after watching your videos for a while now, I've started finding and selling some of your specialties like DVDs and other collectables.

[@lukesimpson3080]

I’ve sold literally anything that’s profitable. Marketplace was very good for gaming consoles and thrift shops has so many hidden gems.

[@fordfalcon85]

Hey mate have you tried garage sales and clearing/estate/auctions on Saturday mornings?

[@danemathew6572]

I will be watching! I have a great category I sell but I don’t wanna tell ya otherwise you might steal my thunder 😂😂

[@2monkie]

Do you clean your dvds/games prior to posting? And if so what do you use ?

[@Nannasrevival]

I wondered too

[@andrewskilton977]

Vinyl are great if you can get them at right price. My best one sold for 55 in not great condition was pink floyd off the wall. A lot were sold for between 20 to 50 each

[@Lea_1113]

The only vinyls I can find are Kamahl - he did concerts here a fair few times so I guess there's a lot around - let me know if you want some :) he he (kidding)

[@andrewskilton977]

@Leah L yeah his dont go for much. Need to find like abba Madonna pink floyd those kinds are decent

[@Nannasrevival]

Who won the mentoring by the way please?

[@JanNguyen-vb8fx]

Matt,why not try some auction house local? Go more garage sale and sell in different things?

[@tanyabowers6027]

Love watching you Matt so I will be

[@heathermurray9939]

Do you ever find memory cards still in the cameras

[@Princ3of5aiiyanz]

Im genuinely curious how much money you have to live after paying all bills and courtney and sourcing. I feel like it would be fairly hard to live off. Especially on the gold coast.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I don’t know why that needs to be documented on the internet? I’ve been doing it for 3 years.. so there’s enough to survive

[@Princ3of5aiiyanz]

@@TheAussieFlipper sorry wasnt trying to be rude. Just genuinly curious i always wonder if i could do it fulltime.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

@@Princ3of5aiiyanz it's possible

[@gregkareem9824]

​@@TheAussieFlipperhey don't be Rude 😡

[@theartofresell]

I love you Matt 🥰

[@Dseath]

tiny coffee or jumbo hands? LOL. never ever see records that good at the Op.

[@ginocoghetto8993]

I'll be here mate..👍

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Preciate you man!

[@debfisher7593]

Hey mat I've been watching all your videos still But been quietly watching..I've actually been and still am unwell.. Anyhow I think I've told u b4 that my daughter inlaw works at an op shop in a paid position... and I actually had a rant at her the other day about the prices of things is so out of hand.. and she agreed.. but then she also said that the reason the op shop prices are so high is because the amount of people needing a hand up with all sorts of bills and groceries is so out of control and if they didn't charge what they charge then they wouldn't be able to help the amount of people they help Sad all the way round

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Issue is they aren’t making any money because no one’s buying at those prices, they’re breaking the chain

[@Mike0000_]

Wwe items have made me good money 👍

[@billremi9907]

Health product like quitting smoking stuff and losing weight stuff is huge

[@Mike0000_]

I used to pass on board games all the time I’d they are new I pick them up great money

[@BusyBeeCompany]

Row-al .. Dahhhl...pronounced

[@charlotte5922]

I went to an op shop today for the first time since starting my ebay business and I found Buffy the vampire slayer, The OC, Sex and the city, Dawsons creek and a few family guy DVD's... Now I should of grabbed them but I got so overwhelmed i just ended up leaving.

[@garth6994]

You dodged a bullet - some of those are the most common dvds you see in the thrift. You saved some money :)

[@raewyn7618]

Why would you buy bubble wrap in such small quantities? Surely its cheaper in a larger roll through somewhere like Officeworks

[@TheAussieFlipper]

I live in a pineapple under the sea 🧽.. there’s not a lot of room to house large quantities of anything

[@casssmm]

In my 4 years reselling I’ve not once paid for bubblewrap. You’d be surprised how often people post free bubble wrap to FBM and all my friends and family keep their bubblewrap from online shopping for me.

[@FigsyGames]

Bunnings is cheaper than Officeworks for bubble wrap

[@Johndeplume.]

@@casssmm: I was thinking the same thing (regarding buying bubble-wrap), but at the rate I suspect Matt goes through it, I can understand having to purchase a roll here and there. 👍

[@mick13mi]

Vintage Military Clothing and Equipment

[@bisikletanironny1981]

Classic CB radio codan, conra galaxy made a good money out of them

[@Green_House]

Storage lockers? 🤔

[@jbrc1322]

Nice upload, mate! It's been just under 2 months since I started my ebay store and I was lucky enough to have scored a couple lot buys (tools & rc parts) to get things rolling. I have enough to keep me busy listing for the next 2-3 months, but I'm always pondering future sourcing strategies. Can't wait to hear more about your journey. Aloha!

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Preciate you man! Stock on hand is a valuable thing! Enjoy the process

[@FigsyGames]

Nice man! Surprised your still buying coffee, So much cheaper to make it at home

[@TheAussieFlipper]

It’s a lifestyle thing

[@FigsyGames]

@@TheAussieFlipper I get that, Personally I gave up all take away food, take away coffee ect, Honestly just can't afford it anymore

[@Flip_Goat]

Hang on a sec mate, how long does it take you to edit a video?

[@casssmm]

Crazy amount of time 😳 hope the time spent on it is worth it for him $$

[@Johndeplume.]

Lord of the Things: Hope you're well, mate... have seen a few of your comments on this channel, and I think on others. I was thinking that myself (regarding editting time)! I know it takes hours for many/most You Tubers (with a following in the five digits+), but it seems to me as excessive, and that's surely an area that Matt could at least cut in half (or look to refine further). It would give him much more time to source and sell (time is money)... or to just relax. 👍

[@zetenyferenczi6394]

you should do calculators trust me big profit within them

[@whoa2aohw]

Rohl (sounds like Roll)

[@bromy2368]

i've still got heaps of stuff for you to buy to bulk up your inventry

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Shoot me a DM :)

[@bromy2368]

@@TheAussieFlipper look back through your dm's already have you said too far away lol

[@TheAussieFlipper]

@@bromy2368 can we ship it? Shoot me another note

[@KazzFanglette]

Sadly the Simpsons board game isn't worth the comp you showed. They have sold for 5 and 10. 19.99 free post etc.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

Those were on bids and in my belief misinformed sellers. Can’t believe everything you see. I’ll keep you posted on the $50 sale

[@josephferragina430]

Fastest selling products I ever sold was Nazi war medals they sold in hours or minutes of listing but then I got band.

[@aletissier]

I would like to see you dip your toe into the world of wholesale, would be interested to watch.

[@bromy2368]

its pronouced rolled dahl 🤣😂

[@pinklescat]

pronounced ROW - ALD lol

[@traceyburfurd205]

Don't even get me started on the overpriced op shop prices.....they blame re sellers for driving the prices up. I call bulls*&t

[@samanthaoneill2382]

Your inability to find 20 items a day to list is due to a lack of knowledge about profitable items in the thrift. I list 60 items a day, and source exclusively from op shops. There is zero need for wholesale, which has been previously cherry picked by someone else. You need to actually study what you are doing.

[@TheAussieFlipper]

lol

[@debskate1673]

I've sent you a category suggestion via messenger. Didn't want to say publicly. Most would laugh at the suggestion.

[@garth6994]

Don't ever be embarrassed about the categories that you sell in. Folks would be totally surprised at what people are looking for and what they'll pay good money for. Hey - if it works for you and you're making some nice coin, all power to you and well done :)

[@KazzFanglette]

Yeah now we want to know!

[@debskate1673]

@@garth6994 I'm not embarrased about anything. I just don't want to post it in a public forum.

[@debskate1673]

@@KazzFanglette It's a small niche market. If I publically state what it is, then I'm creating more competition for myself. It's not like DVDs where there's thousands of titles that sell well. This item sells very, very slowly or not at all individually, but bulk it up you can make decent coin.

[@retroworld1971]

Ahh u collect thimbles … cool 😂

[@scottstewart6217]

Hey Matty got no doubt that ya gunna blow this new challenge apart.. and all the HATERS gunna be suprised when they find out those designer clothes are authentic..👍🇦🇺🦘