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[@geoffsteigauf9397]

I have been 'on' Ebay for 20+ years, as a buyer and seller, at varying levels of activity. I'm nearing retirement age and have been ramping up my selling. I enjoy it thoroughly and have been an avid KZbin student, to improve my game. I have to be honest - You guys are so helpful, in such an honest, practical, trusting manner! Thank you for all you do and God Bless you both!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Mel and I truly appreciate that. We really do. The whole goal of the channel is to try and help people. If this channel could suddenly make a ton of money, but help no one, I'd quit. We want others to succeed.

[@mercedesbee6582]

You are two of my favorite "coworkers". So genuine and pleasant. Thank you!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Wow, thank you!

[@pamprier4710]

I already had a regular printer. So for the first few months, I printed my labels out on regular printer paper, and - like Melody did - I taped the shipping labels onto each pkg. Since I quickly learned how time- consuming that is, I then bought adhesive labels online, 2 per sheet. Game changer!

[@TheChaChingKing]

We did that some, too! 100 times better than cutting and pasting.

[@amelia-elizabethhart3275]

You two are so cute together. I have watched all your videos. You have been so helpful to my new eBay biz. Thank you!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

That is incredibly kind. Thank you.

[@judyprudhomme1394]

You have such a down-to-earth, informative, and understandable presentation. It is so helpful that you share your personal opinions, and successes, as well as your mistakes. Those of us who know that we can improve, regardless of our successes, will certainly benefit from the wisdom and experiences that you and Melody have shared. I appreciate the time, effort, suggestions and instructions that you have invested in creating your videos. Thank You from a fellow Texan.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I genuinely am thankful for this generous and encouraging note. Seriously. Thank you.

[@77_thrift]

I lost money on the first thing I sold. I’m in CT and it went toCA. Boy I was upset. But I kept at it and do alright PT. 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

Oh boy! I bet the shipping was pretty impressive. But it sounds like you could teach the class on it now. 😀

[@520MrZombie]

"feeling emotions" for a storage unit is very true. I buy and sell storage units regularly for the past 2 years and early on I had to disassociate with it and just think of dollar signs. To this day I have rocks a little girl painted from my 1st ever auction unit. Her childhood/family situation was clear as day in the paperwork and photos I found. Keeps her memory alive and to be a reminder of where I started. Plus they are neat ladybug painted rocks.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm glad someone else gets it. I love storage lockers. I really do. But, some of the stories are pretty rough.

[@TexasMomsCloset]

you guys are the best, and I'm so glad to see Melody on here!

[@Minkymamaboutique3947]

lol you both are so cute together, I recently found this channel and am starting to sell on eBay soon and you have been so helpful to me… Melody is just so sweet and funny thank you and keep up the good work ❤

[@TheChaChingKing]

That is so kind of you. Thank you. :-)

[@taboneal]

At 21:00 ... Thank you for being good humans in a business that some make predatory. ❤

[@lionheart830]

Many make it predatory!

[@EequalsWe3]

Thank you guys for talking about the storage locker. I was looking at some local auctions online and knowing those units have history and people may have lost them because of hard times, was making it really difficult for me to feel right about it. I appreciate your humanity. A lot of people wouldn't care.

[@TheChaChingKing]

We tend to get lost in the stories. It really does make it tough for us sometimes.

[@lisaliv2585]

I love this video so much. Your Melody is so cute. Please have her own more. It's fun watching you laugh together.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Melody SHUNS the camera. So, I have to balance having her on here with me and staying married to her. You know I love you...but I love her more. So, I can only have her on when she's up for it. :-)

[@ABLReselling]

It's refreshing to hear someone else revelling in their mistakes. I 100% agree with you that mistakes are lesson well learned and an important part of growing a business. My first sale on eBay was some large DJ decks. They ended up costing me £30+ to sell. Needless to say, that didn't happen twice 🤣

[@TheChaChingKing]

Amen. I'm thankful for every step I've made, including the missteps, because they've brought me to where I am.

[@annebeck2208]

My husband was laughing at all the Alaska stuff. He said they even would get mail in Homer, Alaska that was supposed to go to Homer, Arkansas! We bought our 1920's engagement ring and my wedding dress on ebay over 20 years ago, we used visa.

[@TheChaChingKing]

It's an honest mistake anyone could make. :-)

[@jackiemiles4912]

such a sweet couple enjoyed watching a sweet spirit that is so caring about others

[@lionheart830]

It was so nice to see your wife! You two were meant to be together!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I keep telling her that. :-)

[@meganhunt1491]

I am just getting ready to list my first item on eBay and I came across one of your videos. I am now subscribed to your channel and have spent the last 3 hours watching your videos and taking notes. I plan on continuing to watch as much as I can while I start this new venture. I just wanted to say, thank you, to you and Melody, for sharing your experiences with all of us. You guys are an amazing couple and team and I love the way you guys interact in this video. This is something you were truly meant to do, both selling on eBay and starting this KZbin channel. My boyfriend has expressed an interest in starting something like this as a business and he is very successful with some of the items he finds when he goes out. I can’t wait to show him your channel so we can watch and learn from you two together! I hope we can work as well together as you do. I think you both probably bring different skills and strengths into your business that when combined are what makes you so successful. Thank you, again, so much, for all of the help you provide to so many people, especially us newcomers. It is evident from the comments that there are so many of us that will benefit from your experience and knowledge. God bless you both!

[@TheChaChingKing]

This is such an encouraging message. Thank you so much. Melody and I offset each other very well. She brings completely different things to the table. Together we are pretty competitive. 😀

[@gracesinsights]

I have just started a store and found your videos are super helpful. Thank you so much!

[@TheChaChingKing]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@pamprier4710]

@graceinsights This channel is one of the best ones for learning from.

[@debbietorske8943]

Thanks for the "Real" & "Honest" info you give! 😁

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much. :-)

[@ritameyer-k5v]

Thank you so much for sharing! Delightful stories! Five years ago I jumped on Poshmark. Last year my 70 yr old husband retired from managing people and joined me so we are adding our items to EBAY as well. Your videos are a blessing and entertaining! 😂 keep sharing!

[@TheChaChingKing]

That is awesome! I can't imagine a more flexible supplementary income than eBay.

[@ritameyer-k5v]

@@TheChaChingKing well I love what I’m doing and struggling to make myself quit at night!! We feel very blessed. Bonus is finding what we need in our closets and finding things for our kids and grandkids! 😊

[@crescentmoon374]

very informative and so nice to meet The Mrs. 😁

[@BamaJaybirdResell]

Loved the story at the beginning of this video. My dad had a Woodmizer sawmill that I grew up helping with and he also was an early eBay seller beginning in the late 90s. Great memories!! My wife has enjoyed learning from your videos of late. Thanks for working so hard to help those getting started in the reselling community.

[@TheChaChingKing]

My mill was the Woodmizer LT15. I cut a TON of lumber on that thing and it ran just as good when my friend bought it from me. And...thank you for being here and the kind words. :-)

[@Jennaweeks61]

Thank you both! I truly appreciate your wisdom and sharing with us. Ya'll are one of my favorites now! I only started selling in October 2023 it's been good of course I've lost money on shipping but I've learned and continue to learn. Thank you again 😊❤

[@TheChaChingKing]

You are on your way! I hope it ends up wildly successful for you. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words.

[@vickiehanan5686]

I loved this video !! Hey Melody ! I've followed your husband for awhile now via Kat The Nurse Flipper . Y'all are so cute and down to earth ! I miss TX !! Coming back as soon as I sell my house in NC .

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you SO MUCH! As someone who hates being in front of the camera, thank you. :-) (From Melody)

[@beachwalker2245]

Hi Vickie-love the “Cha Chings”❤

[@bobhaskins1797]

Thank you both for all you do to help others improve their lives through eBay. Your videos are a breath of fresh air!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@teebo9844]

Thank you love to see you and your wife working together

[@TheChaChingKing]

It is SO hard to get her in front of the camera. But she was truly down for this video.

[@ratundiajones772]

I absolutely LOVE this video of you two together!! I just started following your channel about a week ago, and I'm loving your videos. However, this is the first one that I've come across with you and the Mrs. and I think you two should do more videos together. Anyway, I'm loving your content. Thank you for sharing with your audience. :)

[@TheChaChingKing]

Melody SHUNS the camera. LOL She's not in front of the camera by choice. We'll just have to encourage her and see if she decides to do it again. 😀

[@LittleArtisticNook]

Such great advice, thanks so much. BTW, nice to meet Melody, y'all are so cute too!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@centralscrutinizer76]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge , i am trying to expand my customer base by selling my items on ebay

[@TheChaChingKing]

eBay has been terrific for us.

[@SCfanIam100]

Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge and insight in all these videos you make. It truly helps others gain the knowledge to start their own Ebay business with confidence. I realize you have a lot of others things to do with you time, but you choose to help others. Thank you!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

You are very welcome. Comments like these are truly encouraging to me. Thank you.

[@ryannecomea-callin2560]

❤ I found you through Kat, the Nurse Flipper. Your videos are down to earth and so helpful and encouraging. I leaned heavily on your Shipping-explained content, of how to ship multiple orders-items in the same package, when I started reselling again last year after a 10 year haitus. Thank you both!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I hope that you are being wildly successful!

[@fordfalcon85]

Loved this chat. Feels like I'm in the room with you guys. Great advice as always for this Aussie ebayer 🇦🇺

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks so much! I have to comment on your name! So, I've had 3 Ford Falcons. Two 68's and a 69. I was driving the 1969 Falcon when Melody and I met in 85. The last one I had was a 1968 with the 289 automatic. It had 4800 original miles on it when I bought it. I loved that one and wish I still had it. I will definitely get another one when the right one comes along. There's a 67 near me, but it's the 4 door. I really want the 2-door. As you probably know, the Falcon was discontinued here in the States in 71 (I think that's right). I'm a BIG fan of the late 60's Falcons. BIG FAN.

[@fordfalcon85]

@@TheChaChingKing Oh wow that's so cool. They seem to be considerably rarer in the States due to their limited run. Our Australian version of the Falcon was very similar to the US up until the 70s when we started designing our own, and as such the Falcon name continued here until 2016. I own a 1974 Falcon and my first car was a 1985 Falcon 🙂 Google the Australian Ford Falcon if you have time. You might find it interesting. The 289 was a great little V8. Our later Falcons had the 250 6cyl, 302 & 351 V8 options.

[@ginavanwetter563]

Thank you so much for what you shared in this video. My husband and I are in our 50s and we are full-time caregivers for my parents. We have both always dreamed of being resellers. We love the hunt and the learning. I decided to finally start this last December it has been such a great outlet for me and a stress reliever. I have already gained a lot of knowledge through your videos and I'm very grateful. I also love to see that you are doing this together. My husband and I have a similar dynamic and it is so nice to have someone you can find joy with. Thank you to you both.

[@TheChaChingKing]

We couldn't have known in the mid 80's when we first started dating how this life would go. But we wouldn't back up and do it differently. We are truly enjoying what we do. Sure, we make enough to do the things we need to do. But reselling also give us unique opportunities to help other people too. We're very lucky to get to do what we do.

[@whiteowl5574]

Love your stories with your wife. Been selling on eBay since 1999. eBay certainly has gone through changes over the years.

[@TheChaChingKing]

SOOO many changes. What's funny is that I hated almost every single change eBay has made...BUT...it's a vastly superior platform to what it was back then. LOL

[@lenlaflam1100]

Grateful for your teaching. Thank you

[@brunildagautier9309]

Thank you for your advise!!!!

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thank you both for sharing you have a blessed day in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@karenm8948]

You guys are a treasure! So much fun to watch even for non-resellers.

[@TheChaChingKing]

So kind, thank you.

[@deborahveryking6441]

This was a Fabulous video. Love your relationship both personally and professionally!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@lindamasters7860]

Thanks, another fabulous video……love watching you guys…..👏I’m here in Australia

[@TheChaChingKing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@865Picker]

I have seen every video you have put out and this is my favorite! As usual, you guys are here with more realistic, down to earth ideas and stories. Melody everyone wants to see more of you on here.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Wow, thank you!

[@mollydavis200]

Scott and Melody, wow, your story is so much like mine. I started on eBay 1999 and even have the “Power Seller” certificate they used to give out. Like Melody, my main complaint is how much stuff I bring in. I buy estates and it’s all from word of mouth. Even more like you guys, I am retired from the school system as well!

[@TheChaChingKing]

This is a terrific supplementary income. :-) I LOVED being an educator, but I can't imagine having to go back. Having the freedom to arrange my schedule any way I need to is...amazing.

[@BiBi_Aussiesales]

So nice to see Melody on your channel. Good to hear we’ve all made similar mistakes!

[@TheChaChingKing]

We certainly aren't immune.

[@tburk68]

Love following you from Washington State, thank you so much for sharing your Ebay Journey!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I have never been to Washington state, but it's on the list. We are traveling more and more and definitely want to see the west coast.

[@PrayforMe831]

So nice to see you Melody! ❤

[@Heather-kl5st]

Thank you for this video. You both are so genuine.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks for watching!

[@polyesterdreamboat]

You're both fantastic. Your videos have been very helpful in getting me started

[@TheChaChingKing]

:-) Thank you!

[@leecl2244]

I'm considering reselling and was referred to your channel. I really appreciate your advice and support!! Trying to get my courage up to jump in. I have zip business experience and I'm not a very organized person. However, I love collecting, so need to start making the habit pay for itself.

[@TheChaChingKing]

You got this!

[@sizzle3969]

Thank you so much for all your help!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Happy to help!

[@CindyTucker-s3s]

So helpful. Thank you

[@77_thrift]

I cuss Melody. And I used to b and angry taper too. lol.

[@pamprier4710]

Thank you both so much for your videos. They "filled in a lot of blanks" for me when I first started selling on ebay.

[@pamprier4710]

P.S.. Melody, thanks for being on camera.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I know she will appreciate this comment because she struggles to be on camera at all.

[@dahliamcgrath7396]

I’m new to reselling only been doing it for a year. I came across your channel while searching for “ how to setup business policy to weed out buyers who don’t pay.” 😂😂 that video helped me a lot set my eBay biz. I’m like Melody I get nervous if I sold an item over $100. Will the customer like it? Will it come back? 😀 You’re my top KZbinr to watch. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I love this comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this encouraging message.

[@anthonypape6328]

Amazing couple, saying amazing things. Bless you both 😄

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you!! 😊

[@anitasmith3063]

So informative!

[@John-gu4rw]

I have an inventory system and still lose things.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'd love to tell you it never happens to me...but...well....

[@LRoberts-w8m]

Wonderful episode. Enjoyed the both of you and appreciated all of the information.😊❤

[@ryannecomea-callin2560]

PS I love Melody's Story-time recounting! 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm probably going to keep her. :-) Now...she may decide something totally different. LOL

[@Mimi6-Gram]

Love getting to see you both sharing stories. Thank you for the great video.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@shannon_w.]

Scott, while I adore you and the wealth of knowledge you give us, however, I would love to hear more from Melody. 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

She shuns the camera! I agree, though. We need to get her on here more often.

[@misslashayresells3853]

Cutest YT couple of the year ❤

[@Canuck_Gal]

Such a great video, really enjoyed it!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks so much!

[@Route66_Pickers]

Thanks!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Oh wow! Unexpected and appreciated. Thank you so much!

[@Neil-Hanson67]

Hello hope i find you both in good health, i have just started viewing your channel as i am thinking of boosting my income/going full time on Ebay and found your info so good, i live in the UK so some of your references are different to what we call things obviously, but can i ask what you mean in this particular video about cross posting, not a thing here in the UK. Kind Regards Neil.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Howdy from Texas, Neil! "Crossposting" is the act of listing your item on multiple platforms. So, here in the states, we have several options. We can list our item and then turn around and list it on Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, Poshmark, Mercari...lots of options. Does that answer your question?

[@ZAXNWOG]

I’m losing money using USPS ground advantage the post office ice here in Salem, Oregon keeps losing things or ships out but never shows up. I for the second time shipped a 429 coin and only had $100 insurance on it. I still have not been able to get insurance through eBay. I just lost two more packages.

[@TheChaChingKing]

OH NO! My post office here in Penelope is absolutely fantastic. 17,000 packages and they've never lost one. However, if I have to take my packages in to Waco, TX...it's a mess. I wonder why you can't get insurance through eBay for the purchase price. I assumed that was standard. But, I may stand corrected.

[@BKVT-r1k]

Great video!!!

[@ZAXNWOG]

I just started a new eBay store. I part time sold on eBay on a personal level maybe one sold 2 coins a month. I also had an Amazon store that sold 400 to 500 things a month. My new store is Shopping with Old Guy. I am completely set up accept my Rolo needs adjusting. But I have two camera stations one large white board and one box for smaller items. So having said all that I started a new eBay store last month and I am just not selling at all I did buy some things so I could get some positive feedback but man I am struggling. My listings are slow. Took me all day to do 14 listings total grind. I am selling clothes now and coins and electronics. But the clothes are slow. I have a hard time with posting sizes other than the Large, medium. Folks what to know the length of a T-shirt and the chest size I am thinking to myself it’s a large, don’t you know what size you wear?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I completely understand. I do not list fast at all. And, I don't care to. I've always aimed at raising my average sale price instead of listing speed. There are MUCH better people on KZbin that can show you how to list quickly. I'm slow. :-)

[@shannongreenlaw88]

Can you do a video on how to fix shipping issues? I’m brand new to it, and last week I sold a nonreverse mirror, I packed up my item and scheduled usps pickup. A day after pickup it was returned, pointing out an error= that the label said media instead of ground advantage. The order said buyer selected media mail. I honestly don’t know if I accidentally had it originally set to that or if they selected that to try to save on shipping. However, I didn’t know how to fix it so I messaged the buyer letting him know and canceled the order and refunded him. I had to put item out of stock or broken for the cancel reason because I panicked and didn’t know what else to do. If it happens again, how would I fix that? (adjusting shipping therefore needing the buyer to pay for the price difference)

[@TheChaChingKing]

Oh gosh, I hate that for you. You must have had media mail as an option. And, any mistakes like that, you need to fix before you purchase the label if you can catch it. It's awfully tough on a buyer if you go back to them after they've paid and tell them it'll cost more. You'd be better off to absorb the extra cost and move on to the next item. You don't want to cancel many orders at all. eBay will frown on that. Especially with a new account. When you are checking out with your label, it always says "buyer selected." Even if you only had one choice for them, it'll put that message. Just take your time. And, if you make mistakes at the beginning of your journey, don't beat yourself up. Overall, even mistakes add up to a pretty cheap lesson. You can do this.

[@knitsweaterman2045]

Ty for this information I’m brand new retired

[@TheChaChingKing]

Congratulations and good luck!

[@ssaa-t3t]

You two are so cute together!

[@billatkins1026]

Can you please tell me the process for handling a return? I’m a new seller with 150 listings so far and 15 sold and I’m sure a return is coming at some point and I want to handle it quickly and as professional as possible. I’m a new subscriber to your channel! Thank you.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Most of the time, you don't have to do much at all. Returns happen in any business. First, don't let it soak into you. If you let a return bother you it doesn't help and it distracts you from being productive with the rest of your business. Second, respond to the customer. Let them know that you appreciate them letting you know it didn't work out for them and to let you know if they need assistance. Don't do partial returns unless you are 100% positive it isn't a scam (or it's truly not worth your time to have them return it). Let them know it'll be refunded as soon as you get it back. Most of that, eBay will do automatically. If it isn't automatic, eBay will let you know what you need to do. I hope that helps!

[@brunildagautier9309]

I am new on EBay and it’s scary. Your videos are amazing and they encourage me so much. I just started a week ago to follow your videos. I love how you teach!! But my question for beginners like me, when I enrolled I did not see to enroll in Personal EBay selling so I enrolled in Business Ebay selling did I make a mistake? I have tried to change it but I have not been able to delete it and make it Personal EBay Selling. Is that a problem?

[@TheChaChingKing]

It really shouldn't matter. eBay doesn't allow you to switch from a business account to a personal account. You can go the other way, but you can't go back. You can, however, create a new account. eBay doesn't mind you having multiple accounts as long as new accounts weren't created to circumvent a ban or something.

[@ct00001]

I sold quite a bit back in the 90's. I ran numbers recently and concluded that even if I stole everything, I'd still be selling at a loss. I don't know how you do it!

[@TheChaChingKing]

LOL Your comment made me laugh. :-) I think sourcing is a more important skill than all the listing speed in the world. 5 years ago I couldn't imagine making what we make today. But, we are genuinely better at buying higher priced items than we used to be. I never wanted to list 20 or 30 items in a day. We want to list a handful of high ROI items a day. I do think it's something that can be learned and improved on.

[@ct00001]

@@TheChaChingKing its not just the source though but also knowing what to buy, in depth knowledge of the market. Much respect.

[@victordee2287]

Good afternoon-Do you have a new link for the small shipping boxes? Much appreciated!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Here is my new Amazon affiliate link for the boxes! I'll update the description, too. amzn.to/4abHkoT

[@victordee2287]

Thank you my friend! Just another heads up; the same link wasn’t working in the half dozen or so videos that I tried to access from. Thanks again!

[@dxtra30]

Thanks for this video. I’ve been selling some stuff here and there but I feel the eBay fees and eBay shipping labels are eating in profits more than I expected. How can I keep the eBay costs down? Any advice would be great. Thanks again.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I have always focused on improving my return on investment by raising my average sale price. In other words, I've focused on finding better and better stuff. The biggest expense is always shipping. A two pound item that cost $10 to ship costs the same whether the item sold for $20 or $80. But it's a much smaller percentage of the $80 item. I'm far better at sourcing now than I was when I began.

[@gayelafoe8111]

I used to sell on eBay. Tonight I entered an item and it was like eBay was forcing me to use the bid option. So I had to enter a large bid to start I did but want to use the feature. It was not chosen. Do they do that now set it up on bid

[@TheChaChingKing]

It defaults to auction, but it does allow you to do a buy it now. You have to change it when you list. If you have already created the listing as an auction, it doesn't let you change it to a buy-it-now. You usually have to end it and relist.

[@taliessajones6942]

Would you sell anything on eBay that had to have freight shipping (tool box’s)

[@TheChaChingKing]

I have done it and would do it again if I were located near a place to ship from. It's just such a long drive for me to get to a place...and SO inconvenient to have it picked up...that it's not worth it for me.

[@JuanRodriguez-uh4hr]

Real talk haven’t even watched the vid yet stared 3 months ago, so far my 90 days sales are at 10k

[@TheChaChingKing]

That's fantastic!!

[@ZAXNWOG]

List perfectly what membership level for a new person? For copying your listings?

[@TheChaChingKing]

The "Simple" plan is $29 a month. That's what I originally bought. I lost HUNDREDS of listings when eBay had a glitch about 5 years ago. We had to completely retake all of our photos. It was after that that I bought List Perfectly. It's been worth it just for the security of having all of my listings backed up. I have a link in my description that will save you 30% your first month. But, I'm sure you could find that same deal anywhere if you really want it. I just hate to see anyone spend any money until they know this is going to work for them.

[@ZAXNWOG]

@ Ya I was thinking of cross listing to poshmark . Is Inkfrog the same as List perfectly? I used inkfrog to cross over one eBay store to my new one. I guess I never thought of storing that info on the app makes good sense if eBay has glitches like that losing your listings.

[@deannavanbeek2477]

I have been listing for over a year , sporadically and my sales are few and far between!! I watch you videos and love them but……. What am i doing wrong???

[@TheChaChingKing]

eBay is all about consistency. That said, if you list something that everyone is chasing, it'll sell even if it's the only thing you've listed. For example, if I list some used Levi's jeans, they will probably sit a while if they even show up in search. But if I list a 1991 Swarovski Annual ornament, it will probably sell in minutes for 2-3 thousand dollars. So, some of the issue is what you are listing, some of it is the inconsistency of your listing, and some of it may be your pricing/shipping. If you don't have really sought-after items, you have to list quite a bit of stuff in order to make consistent sales.

[@Mimi6-Gram]

What kind of things do you sell?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I sell EVERYTHING! LOL Tomorrow I am listing vintage baseball pennants. This morning I listed a 1953 Outboard Motor Report that was presented to the National Production Authority. Last week we listed vintage clothes and vintage fishing lures. :-) So, we list things that we like and that we think will sell well. We try to pick things that are easy to store and ship. We like items that we can buy inexpensively and that still have a high return on investment.

[@rosemaryhubis8039]

I love how open & honest you are about your business. I started ebay back in its infancy. I was out of it forabout 5 years due to health problems but now I've got the bug again. The biggest thing for me to get use to is providing shipping cost up front. And I've had to adjust the items I sell as in my area the sourcing is limited more now.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Shipping is still a new seller's biggest mental hurdle. But it's one that people can get over with just a little experience.

[@rosemaryhubis8039]

@TheChaChingKing I manage it's just annoying

[@Mimi6-Gram]

How do you contact eBay if you have a question about a payout they sent me?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I go through eBay for Business on Facebook 99% of the time. I find them to be very helpful.

[@terrywilliams8585]

Scott, can you sell items on ebay without having a store? And how do you "pay" yourself and determine how much is yours and how much goes back into "sourcing "?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You do not need a store to sell on eBay. I have two accounts. One with a store that I've had since 99. And, another that I use to test with and make KZbin videos. It does not have a store subscription. As far as pay goes, all of the net proceeds from eBay are deposited into our business banking account. I take my pay from there.

[@valeriesantos8178]

My credit union frowns upon business accts so I was hoping u’d address how to go ab a business acct.

[@terrywilliams8585]

@TheChaChingKing Thanks, Scott

[@raia9]

@@TheChaChingKing Thanks but his question was what % you put back into sourcing and what % you take as pay.

[@ZAXNWOG]

What are some of the apps you use?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Do you mean beyond eBay? Like, I have Worthpoint, List Perfectly and a few other things. But, I don't normally recommend those until someone is really rolling.

[@brunildagautier9309]

Is there a difference btw personal eBay vs business eBay when I first begin?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Not right now...in the US. eBay rolled out some things in the UK which made it very important over there. Basically, they changed to a lower fee system for personal accounts. But, they also started forcing people onto business accounts if they were actively selling. Right now, in the US, it doesn't matter. You can sell without any issues on a personal account. As far as eBay is concerned, there's not enough difference for it to matter when starting out. eBay still has to report revenue generated over $600 to the IRS either way.

[@brunildagautier9309]

Thank you for your quick response. I am a fan of your videos. The videos are educational as well as entertaining 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

@@brunildagautier9309 I truly appreciate the encouragement. 🙂

[@beachwalker2245]

“You missed something”🤣🤣

[@TheChaChingKing]

How awesome is it that we actually shop in different ways? I do miss stuff because I move so quickly. Mel would never cover a whole store, but does a deep dive in every section she's in. We make a pretty good team.

[@JDH4JDH]

🕊❤

[@prettypenny2353]

Very true. Back 25 years back you could trust people. Now diversity has made things yeah you guessed it.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I think the community was just smaller then. I practically knew ever person in the US who was buying and selling mesquite. If I didn't know them, It seemed like we both knew someone in common. The entire internet has exploded in the 25 years since I started. The community is no longer able to run on a promise and a handshake.

[@Susiecat24]

I died laughing at the “I might run them over with it” I think that might be a family trait 😂

[@bhouchins05]

USPS telling me that the envelope has to bend to get through the machine or that it could break going through the machine if it is rigid, therefore, I would have to pay more to ship it was the biggest load of crap I got from USPS. I learned that if you have your local mail lady/man pick up your packages from your house when they drop off your mail every day (which you can do. I do it every single day. They even pick up the large packages and boxes I put on my front porch for them. I worked out a method with my mail lady and she knows that if I put a red magnet on my mailbox then all the items I am shipping are in the mailbox, if there is a blue magnet on the mailbox then there are items needing to be shipped in the mailbox and on the front porch, and if it is a pink magnet then all of the items are on the front porch only) then you don’t have to deal with all that bull. Since I have started having my mail lady pick up all of my packages and envelopes from the house, not once have I had an envelope or package returned, damaged, upcharged, or not make it to the buyer exactly like I mailed it. Don’t get me wrong, the machine could tear an envelope that has bumps or hard lumps in it but she will take it and mail it anyway and without you having to pay more. I have also never had an envelope that was rigid be damaged. I’ve seen it happen to others but it was rare.

[@TheChaChingKing]

You've got a great carrier and system set up. We don't have house-to-house service in my area. But, it's not a big deal. Our post office is actually awesome. The envelope we were trying to mail these in was jut a regular letter envelope. LOL We had no idea. But, we use stiff envelopes for things like patches and stickers all the time, too.

[@bhouchins05]

@@TheChaChingKing I encountered the same problem because I ship a bunch of sports cards sometimes. Depending on the person working that day, the protective covers on the cards made the plain envelopes I shipped some in too rigid for the machine. According to certain people the covers would also too stiff to bend around the corners of the machine. So just like y’all, they wanted to charge me more to ship them sometimes. It was never an issue until two certain people were working the counter and I never had a problem with my envelopes. Thankfully, using my neighborhood postal worker eliminated that issue. In y’all’s case I would have bought the tiny bubble wrap bags that are about 3in x 2in…put the bracelets in there and then in the envelope. That should have satisfied them…all depending on who it is though. And yes, I have a great postal service worker that services our neighborhood. She is awesome and we make sure to show her our appreciation in several different ways as often as we can. Thank y’all for the videos and allowing us to learn from y’all’s success and failures/mistakes. If it weren’t for my failures/mistakes then my business would not be anywhere close to where it is now

[@thefunkyjunkie2023]

🙂💚

[@dennisferguson9129]

I don't agree that eBay supports sellers!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I totally understand. I can only base my opinion on my own experiences. And, I've always found eBay to be supportive. If your experience is different, then you'd have an understandably different opinion.

[@dennisferguson9129]

@@TheChaChingKing eg, I got a defect for case closed without seller resolution. Item didn't arrive and buyer communicated by opening a case and leaving me a neg. Open case blocks a seller from refunding; eBay has to do it. Then they imposed a defect for my not doing so. I appealed and got it removed but a little later it was reinstated as being correct. It WASN'T correct but I can't fight City Hall!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Wow...yeah...that's awful. I truly haven't had anything like that. I've had two times that stick out in my head where I believe eBay got it wrong. One was when they first began the GSP. The advised me to accept a refund from someone overseas and then said I lost the case because I had accepted the refund. LOL The other one was a buyer that claimed an item wasn't delivered even though time hadn't expired and eBay had said they would making allowances for delays in Christmas shipping. Then she was refunded. BUT, again, that's 2 out of 17,000 sales. It doesn't move the needle for me. BUT, I get it. I totally understand where you are coming from. For me, it almost always works out like it should. @@dennisferguson9129

[@samshepperrd]

😂

[@taboneal]

Thanks!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Whoa! Completely unnecessary and even more completely appreciated. Thank you so much!