This Viewer's Comment Made Me Change My Entire Ebay Reselling Business

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[@poochiespickers]

When I get an offer, I always think... do I want to hang onto this another 3 months to get 3 more dollars? The answer is always no. I don't take extreme lowball offers, but I'm in business to sell stuff... not collect it. Great video, man!

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks and thanks for commenting

[@WowThingsThrift]

Im definitely trying to move my inventory faster than I was 😊 great video🎉

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Sounds good. Thanks for watching

[@CheaddakerT.Snodgrass]

Regarding taking offers: I tend to take all offers unless they are clearly sucker offers. I justify it by considering that I price things based on current listings; if it hasn't sold quickly I probably should not have bought it in the first place and I better get rid of it for some amount rather than no amount. There's a gray line between reseller and hoarder. I'm convinced I am not a hoarder.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

I try not to be a hoarder. Sometimes it is hard. Thanks for watching.

[@GringoLoco1]

Happy for you hitting your *first* THOUSAND, amigo. Onwards! 👊🏻

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks. Thanks for being there all along!!

[@manuhernz2745]

The clothing category and other items being sold currently by the big box stores is brutal to compete against or to even keep up. That’s why I sell vintage , Rare items of different categories. I became picker first and a simple reseller second. The more knowledgeable you can be on vintage authentic items the easier it is to move items on eBay. I don’t have the man power or money 💰 to compete with brands currently sold 🆕 in stores right now.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Definitely one of a kind helps out. You can control the market. You set the price. Thanks for watching

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

The stores are having sales that are incredible right now on name brands and I can’t compete because of the shipping costs. Now regretting that I went retail arbitrage for everything name brands. One off items are the better choice.

[@la6136]

@@Rapunzel122-s9wWhat stores are you referring to? I only see retail stores liquidating old inventory but the new fall winter stuff is full price.

[@mihalyfreeman5928]

You can sell Vintage but do you really get the price you want? The answer is NO! I have quite a few Vintage items from the 70s 80s and have to keep dropping the price because not many people are going to buy a pair of levis 501xx for 60 - 80 bucks.

[@GT-zx5ss]

Thank you for the good straightforward honest channel!

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks for watching.

[@Dave-zl2ky]

I left eBay a long time ago. EBay no longer fits my business model. Don't use your web host as the bad guy or as an excuse for why you can't sell. It is your business so treat it that way. I like your videos and tips. Thanks.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

That’s right you have to take responsibility. Thanks for watching. You have to adapt.

[@cathyeller5722]

When I pick up big lots I do them first I sort them and start flying through them. I have money my cash flow tied up in those items, I want them out of here. Right now I have four totes full of clothes I have set the goal of twenty per night. The good thrift is having a sale on Friday that everything is 1.00 I could pick up another tote full, however, limiting it to certain items and brands this time. Old Navy used to be a good brand and now it has fallen off. Even after 8 years of doing ebay I messed up my sku system on a new category. All the boxes have the same sku, what a mess. At least there aren't that many boxes of them yet and I am glad I caught it now. Sells were good over the long weekend. Hope your doing good.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Mine was a little slow. Sorry that sku system got messed up, sounds like you are on your way to getting it straightened up. Definitely some name brands have fallen off. I was at the Goodwill the other day and saw multiple nice Footjoy polo 2XL it hurt my feelings to leave them but you are in this game to make money. As always thanks for watching and commenting

[@catalinalee1]

I watched the whole video, and I agree with you. But sometimes I just sold things very cheap, with - 0 profit for me, and 100% gain for the buyers. I live a little far from the post office, the bags ... to use for the packing etc, etc, and it really hurt as a seller.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

My opinion is unless an item is highly desirable and rare does the seller try to get everything possible. Otherwise sell the item and move on to the next one. Thanks for watching

[@NordicMango]

I try to list as I bring it in, but it can pile up! Seems to me everything I list eventually sells, I just pack my store and stuff sells along, since im long tail. But you’re correct about taking most of the offers, and that’s why I work another fulltime job too, so I’m not so pressured…in many ways! And yes! Adapt & evolve!

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

I work a full time job as well. Making this video on my day off. I want to see all of us succeed. I make mistakes. I tell my view so maybe others don’t. Thanks for watching and sharing

[@NordicMango]

@@HelosWorldRailroadReseller I’m trying to schedule videos ahead, but even that’s kind of hard, but after I get into the swing of it, should be easier! 😵‍💫🙄

[@WildCardTraders]

Sears was treating customers like crap too. I stopped shopping there over 10 yrs ago. I feel like a lot of sellers are moving to whatnot lately. Folks are tired of playing games with these venues and are opting for the quick nickel . Can't say I blame them.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Customer service didn’t help either. There exchange policy were much more difficult than the return policy of Wal Mart at the time. Thanks for watching

[@sabrinadean7960]

I'm a new Sub, enjoyed your video, thanks for all you do.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks and thanks for subscribing.

[@65sheilakay]

Orvis makes well made clothing, but I won't touch it with a ten foot pole. Had 3 really nice plaid shirts listed together. Sat there a year, finally pulled them off and added to the death pile. Plaid may be way over saturated. I have a Carhartt, Patagonia and a couple other high brand names under $20 not moving. Also Walmart killed Reebok resell.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Yes Reebok is nowhere near as good as it was. I may go look at Ollie’s to see if they have something my size for me. Thanks for watching

[@CheaddakerT.Snodgrass]

I don't recall every finding anything I was interested in at Ollies. We have one nearby, it's all garbage to me. It's probably me, I've never been interested in unusual packaging, and I won't eat mystery brand foods.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

I used to buy books at Ollie’s

[@severbaker8123]

Orvis dumps all of their catalog returns to the Rescue Mission in Roanoke bc the catalog center is there. Has been going on for years.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Cool thanks for the information. Nice to have a local viewer. Thanks for watching

[@fatgrandmafinds]

Congrats on the subs, Chris! 😁

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks. A lot of work has finally paid off. Thanks for watching

[@themediamarauder1582]

I have so much inventory I need to get rid of... LOL I went crazy after the pandemic buying tons of stuff because I almost ran out of stull the two months we were locked up in my state. Only income I had coming in was Ebay .. Now that stuff has to go. Like you said take whatever you can get for stuff during slow times like these. You need to have money coming in and Storage buildings just eat up profit.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments. It’s definitely shifted from 4 years ago

[@CarryTheCross]

Keep rolling brother lookin good!

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks very much for watching

[@annholstrom539]

Hello, just stumbled upon your channel and you sir are a treasure. Love your format. I’m just starting out and welcome your advice.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks for the nice comment. Thanks for watching. I wish you best of luck in your business

[@jessicacunningham8379]

Great video

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks very much

[@munchkin1662]

We were just down your way a few days ago on vacation. Hillsboro, WV. Good video, I have those same salt and pepper shakers I need to get listed! In the death pile for maybe a year or so. Thanks for the reminder!

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Glad I helped you remember and I hope you enjoyed your vacation and you had some time to recharge

[@kw1257]

Congrats on 1,000 subs buddy!!!! Kenny

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks buddy and thanks for always being there.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

Yard sale..clear it out for cash, no shipping, no returns, no fees. Have 2 per year and get your square footage back woot woot 🙌

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Definitely a great idea. Have one early in the year and right at the end

[@goodwaterpickers]

Cool video and topics!

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks buddy

[@cicic.3640]

Any item is only worth what someone is willing to give you for it.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Absolutely

[@WaitingToShineAgain]

If I win that card I’m stocking up on train whistles! TooOoOOoOoOOOt tooOOOooooOOOT 🚂🚂🚂

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

I hope you end up with a life time supply. Thanks for watching.

[@robsomething4435]

I'm in business to move inventory, not store it. I would rather have some of the money all of the time than all of the money some of the time.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Definitely the best advice. Unless extremely rare. I want the fast nickel

[@ModelSeries]

Walmart has warehouses to store products. Is walmart in the storage business? I mentioned Walmart because it's one of the most successful retail businesses in the world. If everybody ran their business like you they'd put you out of business.

[@robsomething4435]

@@ModelSeries Walmart is a poor example because of their scale. Of course they have warehouses, they need to. What they don't do is let aged inventory sit in those warehouses for very long. If it doesn't sell in a store they clearance / liquidate it and bring in fresh inventory. There is an opportunity cost to holding on to items for too long. I, and most successful businesses, would rather turn that same cost of goods over several times in the same time frame it may take you to sell your inventory trying to eek out every penny. That's how you compound your profits.

[@ModelSeries]

@@robsomething4435 Walmart runs a clearance on items in the store, but sometimes has a storage of the same items in their warehouses. Walmart inventory management will decide whether to store the item for a later date, or clerance it. To be honest with you I don't care how you run your business it's none of my business. I probably have advantages over you to where I don't have to be a flipper. A flipper seems like a horrible was to run a business and a slave mentality to my opinion. Flipping is good for some people on a tight budget, limited space, lack of back cashflow, or people who like higher stress environments. The number one thing for resellers is that they have to be somewhat happy reselling and if they are not, none of your advice serves any value.

[@sheriffbikerlady5733]

She's gotta buckle down list and reduce prices as it goes relist relist list have been doing this for 6 months move it how ever I can

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Exactly. Move it and more on. Thanks for watching

[@mihalyfreeman5928]

ORVIS does not sell. Only select Jacket do otherwise throw Orvis too the curb!

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

The fishing shirts used to do well but that dried up a few years ago. Thanks for watching

[@PodunkPicker]

$20 for a VHS Movies that is a great flip.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks buddy. Especially if you have a $0.25 in it. Older Horror vhs and wrestling do pretty good. Thanks for watching

[@PodunkPicker]

@@HelosWorldRailroadReseller Whoa!

[@cajunqueen.crypto]

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[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks for watching

[@cajunqueen.crypto]

@@HelosWorldRailroadReseller thank you! You got yourself a new subscriber

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks 😊

[@gbersgoods]

Quit looking at Orvis when I found out they sell at Costco.

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Definitely now they are at Ollie the only interest would be personal. Thanks for watching

[@sheriffbikerlady5733]

Just move the items

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Exactly. Thanks for watching

[@thedisgruntledoctopus]

Get in and get out - that’s my goto now. 🐙

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Sounds like a winner. Take care my friend

[@Hazu.]

[@HelosWorldRailroadReseller]

Thanks for watching