Things I Wished I Knew Before I started Reselling

[@vada7259]

Thanks for your pragmatic & level-headed advice. I think that in earlier times (which some of us still remember), when there were more small/private/family-run businesses (incl. family farms) more people knew what it took to run ones' own business: hard work, ultimate responsibility, and much more. The rewards for labor & financial independence are for many, a pinnacle, & sacrifices, worthwhile. You do a great service by educating people about the earth-bound, sleeves-rolled-up reality of running even a microbusiness. Thanks, again.

[@vada7259]

Yours is not a microbusiness, of course, but for many resellers, that's the right size & fit - same principles apply

[@gillyphipps4457]

You always give such a unique behind the scenes view of this business … and it’s so true. I can vouch for that .. having spent many years At house calls and digging through estates. I’m not above still doing it if I get a call for a good haul … but I’m not as young as I used to be. So I say dig while you can and are willing. It’s hard work but can be rewarding in many ways, Thanks for all of your advice and efforts … esp. for those people just starting out. It’s priceless.

[@WaltzingWithcrystals]

PROF, you crack me up! T.Y. so, so much for telling the truth about this gig! It IS for me, but I’m currently a care taker for an ill husband. Could I do this full-time? Well yes, but I’ll NEVER make big money because I’m NOT cut out to be a bazillionaire even if I wasn’t taking care of him. I’m just NOT! I tried being an entrepreneur “back in the day” when I was young, and that was in my undiagnosed ADHD days. NO executive functioning or organizational skills. But HAPPY, I CAN do. The antiques, the new stuff, the marketing, the business aspect, the customer service, resourcing dollar priced items and turning it 15X or the rare 150% thrills me to no end. THIS IS my gig. I learn new stuff daily, and it never gets old. It can be a pain in the a$&, but what job isn’t?! You are my FAVE “mentor” (my term) and I’m getting more, but I LOVE how you think, and I love being your student! Cheers my friend Sir!

[@roderickbrown9462]

Like these Nikes I saw just yesterday you know where the. Nike check is oñ the shoe well these everything was the sàme except for that I knew it it to..

[@rolandboudreau3736]

Well said! Re-selling has changed my life and I'am hooked on it!

[@melissafarrugia9531]

Certainly a job, weather full time or part. Time is money and just research alone take's time. If we are not interested in that alone, it can cost us dearly. Thanks for all the advice you give, it is extremely useful and realistic.

[@greengiant311]

When lowering and raising price you could change the cents, that way you know if it’s up or down. IE $14.99 vs $13.89, etc. just a thought.

[@carmenpoole6299]

Ty so much for your videos!! I'm trying to get my daughter to do this with me.. I've been buying good stuff but need to learn how to sell it lol.. your videos are tremendous. Ty for your time!! And knowledge and experience. Have a wonderful evening.

[@paulacummings1013]

It’s called “ getting older & wiser” and you found the perfect niche with your expertise. So why not share and help others. I don’t think everyone understands the time that goes into reselling and why it is priced as so. I’ve watched you for the past couple of years, and I appreciate the honesty and can see the change in your new videos. The new videos, I feel like I’m hanging out with you giving friendly advice. ♥️ All in all I think you have been very informative, honest, enlightening and funny at times. You actually have a nice smile! Thank you for keeping me on track and all the learning curves you have shared with us all. You are one of the best on U Tube and thank you so much for all the effort and time put into sharing your knowledge. ♥️

[@roderickbrown9462]

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[@charlesforeman9438]

Dedication will get you where you want to go, but you have to stick with it in the good & bad of things. Better if you can do selling with a team like Don does as it's very hard as an individual doing everything. At least when Don is out buying, things are still being uploaded by others to sell, while others do the packing & everything else. Me being disabled, it is very hard to do everything, and that's why I can't load like people like Don any time. I do what I can when I can, eBay sales would be better if it wasn't for eBay changing & changing & changing things all the time, it's got to the point of being ridiculous now. We should call Don, Mr Motavator, as that's what he does for everyone who watches him all the time. Thank you, Don. Charles in the UK

[@toplistcrew7645]

I hear ya, I’ve gone to filthy abandoned workshops, homes, etc and you do get dirty. I spend a half a day in an old shed digging through boxes that were covered with spider webs, wasp nest and layers of dust. Now sourcing is not my issue it’s listing everything.

[@davidg9421]

Much of what Don is sharing in this video certainly would have helped me in the beginning. No doubt about it. Inventory control and accounting being the top two. Mentioned a few times was the concept of a race to the bottom on pricing. We refuse to do that and at times capitalize on that race. Always helpful information, thanks.

[@store.full.of.treasures]

Hi, When I started to watch this video. I thought this was going to be a long video. But time passed so fast because of all this good information you are sharing with us. Thanks so much

[@vickiesciorelli]

I've had a booth for 3 years and the profit hasn't been good. Some vendors at my flea market have great sales. It comes down to the buyer. I sell a variety of items, and I've had big sale discounts that lead to a big disappointment. I've thought about eBay, but two of the vendors at my flea market had bad experiences that discouraged me from trying. Also, as funny as it may sound, shipping intimidators me. I have a full-time job and I'm afraid of not being quick to respond to a sell. The other reason I went with a booth was to avoid inventory, but I didn't escape it. I've donated a lot of items due to buying what I thought would sell, and wasted a lot of money. Thank you for the video.

[@eddiehumphreys2486]

Thank you sir I will be signing up for your Patreon thank you again for all your help

[@LeeLee-fw3hw]

One thing to do is to get in touch with a renter of large or small per they some times need apartments or even homes cleaned out and they will let you clean them out per they just want them rented back out and will love for you to go in and clean out the items in rental property

[@ampgorky]

Developing one’s connoisseurship is for sure key. Most appealing to autodidacts, to be sure.

[@jessemiller4939]

I love how u didn't pickup the sears exclusive g.i.joe cobra terror drone. ,Things we regret not doing,lol

[@jimlongo3317]

Auction Professor ! You are the MAN !

[@jenwins777]

I loveeeeee this video. My sister and I get dirtyyyy.. we climb in attics and basements and all. I hate bugs that's the only thing that will stop me. However I have gotten cut, sprains and fish hooks stuck in my hand. Worst thing is plantar fascitis I got from over stretching my foot digging in bins. Have had it since April definitely has slowed me down

[@davidchaplin2570]

Hey Don, Have you ever considered having public seminars and selling tickets? You would fill the house my friend. I would be your first customer and bring people with me.

[@wesmuntz8797]

RE: Promoted listings. The proposed value in promoted listings is not in search results, but rather being displayed in the "Similar Sponsored Items" when viewing an individual listing.

[@Angelface11]

You're in MI, cool!

[@gavinshineon3192]

I have a 4-track doors in great condition

[@CherylAnnRose]

Started doing sell similar and end listing because I have nothing to new to list. My sales are continuing as if I were adding new listings.

[@KornieMe7006]

FYI, the links under Some of the Mailing Supplies We Use: are not working.

[@kates5528]

Thank you for the knowledge your videos are pretty long for what I normally view. Anyway, how about ditching the 54321 screen and save people some time? I have the same reaction to that as when you call somebody in here hello hello and then it’s just a freaking machine

[@jannettgutierrez5885]

What are the places you block for international shipping?

[@donharalson8880]

If your paying for your gas with free stuff you sold, then it kind of works itself out, it's only time. cuz I only resell free stuff. but I live in a rich area with generous people

[@jasoncoomer1226]

*Overhead will put you under ground earlier than scheduled*

[@gardendaisy]

Youre hair looks great!

[@sham8444]

The prof would make an excellent team mate on bargain hunt (TV show here in dear old blighty)

[@hidenseekhayley]

What makes me soooo mad everyone says eBay is not a job you need to go find a job! Heck no I work my butt off! I can’t stand working for someone else from 9 to 5. I love my freedom.

[@BENJINOVA]

Hey Professor, let me just tell ya. If you wanna be a dancer, you can be a dancer. ;) Just gotta put heart into it.

[@_The_Worst_]

🤔...I thought eBay already held out taxes nowadays on ya whenever you make a sale...❓️❓️❓️

[@catfunksfabulousfinds]

Remember to write down mileage, it's the biggest discount you get on taxes.

[@dcal7406]

Is everything on the shelves in the background all purchased at Estae sales Et c? Any retail purchases there ?

[@powerbuilt2008]

You say you don't eat sugar. Great. No soft drinks from gas stations. Plus stop eating all carbs. Only eat protein and vegetables, and also Fast (don't eat). You will loose weight. Drink coffee with cream - the cream is fat and will satiate your hunger. The less you weigh, the longer you will live.

[@danielsisneros4399]

Any idea on what the percentage of income you will have to pay taxes on? on average?

[@ampgorky]

I love discogs

[@basketsresale]

Nice video

[@annholland51]

IDK why but cannot get sound from this video.It cuts out after about 2 words. Any ideas out there? I've been watching Don's videos for well over a year

[@TheAuctionProfessor]

It's on your end somewhere. I would check and make sure everything is updated as it plays fine and with sound from everywhere we've checked.

[@elizabethgagnon729]

What about Social Security? Is that when you put your taxes away for?

[@carmenpoole6299]

Do you ever let people ask you about their finds? I apologize I'm new to this.

[@barbaracrain2975]

👏👍

[@susanwoodcarver]

Just confirming...if we are a Patreon member, we don't need to be a YT member of yours. Thank you.

[@TheAuctionProfessor]

Yes that is correct. Patreon has email and etc. which is not available on KZbin.

[@carmenpoole6299]

Lol.. do you ever buy things from your KZbin viewers?

[@annholland51]

I give up. Unwatchable!! Problem is most likely on my end

[@timfool]

It sounds like you had some bad luck. Haha. I did the same thing for about 30 years and found it more time consuming and a mental drain rather than hazardous to my health. I have my degree in Sociology and never used it either. Different roads for different people...