Trying To Make £10,000 In A Week Selling Old Books

[@jusatin]

This has become my favorite way of spending Sunday evenings. Love the videos!

[@tomwayling]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@kgsuniquerareandantiquebooks]

Tom has the best videos!!

[@floppybopnopfloppybopnop440]

I agree @jusatin

[@southernlady5085]

Me, too. Have learned a lot. Oh, please do a show on Bestiaries sometime. Love them. So imaginative!

[@sebastiang8359]

The topics and books he talks about are very interesting, i have a friend that i know would love this channel

[@Joker-fx6mh]

Yay my Tolkien items were mentioned!!! Thank you Tom.

[@tomwayling]

No, thank you!

[@oz_jones]

I'm still jealous but only a little bit. I own too many books already. I couldn't have afforded them anyway so why worry?

[@dedrayoung4958]

I'm so excited to see your business growing! I love seeing these backend videos on book collecting, it gives me a greater appreciation of my local booksellers.

[@GrumpyScotsman]

A new video rounds out my Sunday. As much as a week away from the business is a cost; time away on holiday with the family is important. I look forward to seeing videos from your new book room when it's up and running. Target smashed it just shows what talent, knowledge, and hard work can get you.

[@tomwayling]

Thanks so much!

[@robertnice3060]

I look forward to receiving my collection of poetry books. Like the longer videos. Keep it up.

[@tomwayling]

Thank you for your order!

[@Macklyn3232]

In two days time I’ve gone from just finding you Tom to feeling like you’re an old friend. I love the way you represent the book world and I look forward to perhaps becoming a good customer as well. Thank you for sharing your experiences. It means so much to those of us who, for one reason or another, don’t have much contact with the world outside of books.

[@Walltumbler]

Can you show us some books in you personal collection? Obviously you love collecting books. Is it hard to make these discoveries, then have to sell them? Do you ever buy something intending to sell it, but you fall in love with it and can't part with it? Love your channel. Thanks!

[@tomwayling]

I will do a video on my personal collection! It’s very specific so I don’t run into the issue of wanting to keep things I don’t expect to

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Congratulations Tom for exceeding your target in such a short time; wonderful. You really are a delight to watch explaining all the glorious books you buy, love and sell. My gosh though you work awfully long hours but your presentation is super and worth the effort. I wish you continued great success. ❤ x

[@MoonsRareBooks]

Brilliant. Excellent and informative video. Congratulations on hitting and surpassing your goal!

[@tomwayling]

Thank you Reid!

[@PopeLando]

Bookseller's life. 1750-1990: bring in purchases. Put on shelves. Open door. Sit. 1990-present: Bring in purchases Photograph 100 books. 10 minutes each Catalogue books Add to database Design web page Write description Publish on web 1 week's worth of 16 hour days Go out and buy more books.

[@enriquehernandez8947]

Have luck with the new shop!! Thank you for sharing

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

Love these videos, both the purchasing and selling weekly anthologies.😊 Hope you enjoyed the holidays with the family, and feel recharged.😊👍

[@kimphilpin1062]

Well done. You put in so much work. You did it. 🎉

[@Vikiwastestime]

I look forward to your Sunday videos all week long!

[@errantvenatus6732]

I'm happy to get my hands on a copy of the Roads go ever on finally. I've been trying to find one for sometime. Love your content Tom! Thank you and keep going

[@aresaurelian]

Well done. When a book which was left on the shelves, is read by another human being, inspiring them, you succeeded.

[@barringtonofmorpeth]

Thank you sharing. I would consider that so much of your time is spent in the "visual marketing" (plus) evaluating what is considered a "quality" pic (high res), then what font to use etc, etc.I have subscribed to your KZbin, which is very interesting & also educational. Sad to say I do not have any "First Editions" of HP, but i did see a copy in a charity shop (the book also had that misspelling on the back). Thank you once again.

[@alforest9634]

Always a good time when I get to see you selling books :D

[@Lil-q8b]

This is so amazing! I published my first book earlier this year (the infantile fairies of mundane battle) and I love seeing people so passionate about the craft of writing.

[@digvintage5769]

Wonderful. Looking forward to York bookfair on Friday!

[@Sweetgi28]

Totally agree as a business owner valuing your clients privacy is just in good taste well done, new to the channel and am obsessed reminds me of Saturdays with my mom at the BPL in grand army plaza. Very comforting

[@ryvenbunn1691]

Ahhh caught this upload early and happy to watch as I get ready for work! Love love the content sir!

[@donaldauguston9740]

Hi Tom: Last summer I read all of Shaun Bytell's books of his day-to-day diary of book sales. I loved them all so much and maybe you could write one too??? You could write about the entire process of finding new stock, selling it, and what customers say to you that strikes you interesting or amusing. It could be a best seller???!!!

[@Enchantingbooknook-1]

I am a bookseller too and I can understand the whole paradigm of sales. I make a content about it and going away means starting from scratch again once I am back.

[@zoobee]

everytime I see your vids I want very much to see your endeavour succeed

[@haydenduvall162]

Love these videos - love the passion and enthusiasm. Thanks, Tom.

[@UltimateArcade1]

Simply amazing, congrats on the week. Love the videos.

[@jethrowegener]

Man. I know how you feel. I am an indie author that does almost everything on my own, and every month is basically a version of this. Balancing ad spend and earn. Hustling on various platforms to get the books known. It's cool to see a behind the scenes version of what it's like for a bookseller, because I can seriously feel every minute of what you're going through.

[@Lin-1785]

I have watched many dramas that haven't riveted me the way your two selling days did. Bravo!!

[@kgsuniquerareandantiquebooks]

A very ambitious goal! I'm glad you reached it. Good luck next week, as well!!

[@LewisStockton]

Me and the missus are probably coming to the book fair. Hope to see you there!! We live in Doncaster so not far.

[@tomwayling]

See you there! Send me an email if you'd like tickets [e-mail]

[@jgbdenman1273]

Just found your site and subscribed. Congratulations on your finds, sales and new shop.

[@chemclimber]

The realities of solo trading 😅😅 gives me so many memories of my Mum running her business at home.

[@Palanibert]

I'm happy you have a good work/life balance.

[@aadamtx]

Congrats on smashing your target! I think we were all holding our collective breath - will he or won't he make it? Next year when I'm in the UK, I'll have to drop by your new shop.

[@shrek13241]

Hi Tom, could you make a video on starting a book business ? With info on like how to start out, where to look, websites ect

[@UbiquitousBooks]

I often flirt with the idea of setting aside a few shelves for private press books to resell-first just as a small side gig. It's inspiring to see someone going through the mechanics, albeit on a more serious scale.

[@darger3]

I love to watch the passion in humans. That may sound a bit overboard, but it Really is a simple and wonderful thing.

[@kellyshaw7271]

Another really interesting upload with some wonderful books. Best of luck with your new book room.

[@tonypickles2389]

Thank you. This is becoming one of my favourite things.

[@c.coleman2979]

More power to you. I'm afraid if I bought a collection of Tolkien books, I wouldn't be able to part with them.

[@kalinstacey4102]

Congrats on surpassing the target! Gotta admit I had my doubts too.

[@gwae48]

ENJOYING THIS😊😊😊

[@meggriffen1]

Wow. Solid effort. Keep grafting!

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

And congratulations on the book room! Will it be in/near Oxford?

[@tomwayling]

Yes! It’s about half an hour south of Oxford

[@pastapalads5598]

These videos are delightful!

[@erika20099]

Well done, congratulations.

[@DLWELD]

I love this vicarious productivity.

[@WillRichards5]

I'm enjoying the content. Would you mind if I asked why you take your stuff to the post office? Wouldn't they come and pick it up?

[@DLWELD]

Here I am, sitting here, watching a super busy, super-productive guy. I've gotta get moving. An inspiration, is it enough?

[@nlkeyser]

I must say, this channel is fascinating!

[@RedVelvetLines]

Working in sales is an emotional roller coaster for me. I'm always worried about hitting that target, then wonder what I was stressed out about aftet hitting it 😂 highs and lows.

[@aidanmcrae3731]

How often do you come across late 19th/ early 20th century Archaeological publications on your book hunts? Such as the Tomb of Tutankhamen, or academic publications by Cambridge, Oxford, or the British Museum?

[@der.lesende]

which program you use for uploading books to your homepage?

[@JosephKelly-uj1zo]

Tolkien seems to be a big seller. Has that changed with the movies and Amazon series?

[@Ophelia-t3p]

that herodotus volume looks incredible what i wouldnt do-

[@kosefix]

This week two thirds of your income come from a single client. Sounds a bit risky if you rely on a few clients for most of your income. Is that just something you have to live with in this line of work? Do you have any goals when it comes to your clientele in order to get a more steady income?

[@laurabarber6697]

Do you takk with Archaix channel on KZbin?

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

How much should I expect to pay for a first edition of the wizard of oz ? How would I know if it’s real ?

[@shanestritch7578]

Can anyone tell me what the name of Tom's bookshop is or how I can find his online catalogue? Many thanks in advance-Best wishes.

[@LewisShuffle]

Check the description for his website, I was looking for it and found it there.

[@kensvideos1]

Don't you sell to already interested/committed parties? I'm not a toff, but it seems like what I would do.

[@MrRosebeing]

I hope someone will read them, or recycle them so more books can be printed. Good luck making your £10,000. We all need more money.

[@cory9993]

I’ve purchased books from him and I do (carefully) read them 😊

[@nexttsar]

Selling books is a backbreaking process.

[@ourantwins123]

"Holding Back The Years"....

[@Jomaxp]

if i may ask what is thath Pretty Timepiece there on your Wrist ?

[@chemclimber]

Think he answered in his 100k q&a

[@joed1950]

Can I purchase a few books from tom?

[@Bvcggdert]

Comment for the algorithm ❤

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I was raised to believe deliberately damaging a book was a mortal sin. Just hearing about him tearing out pages gave me goose bumps. I’m guessing he wasn’t wrapped real tight but that is such entitled behavior. Off with his head! I am not amused.

[@stevena9384]

You look a bit shook after that Friday deal. Like, you thought you’d bring 50 books and sell 5. Not come home with 5. I bet in hindsight there was a few you wish you’d have brought. Good on you for getting paid - those are beautiful books 🙏🏻

[@General_reader]

Why is the trunk of your car called a boot? We need a British slang appendices

[@peterlawson8563]

We’re forced to be multilingual, we speak both English (uk and Aust versions) as well as American. I’m sure you can cope!

[@oz_jones]

It goes all the way back to when horse-drawn carriages were the norm. The driver would sit on a chest that held his belongings, including his boots. It was originally called "the boot locker" but then shortened to the boot. It' We still "hang up" even if we don't use phone receivers anymore.

[@orzelgryf]

I NEED to ask - are you british people really that obsessed with Tolkien or is it only Tom's speciality? 😁

[@Joker-fx6mh]

Who isn’t obsessed with Tolkien? One if not the most influential author in the past 100 years

[@CheeseWyrm]

I and many of my Aussie compatriots are also Tolkien-obsessed (though none more than me I suspect!) I'm saving up to buy some of Tom's finds :)

[@orzelgryf]

@@Joker-fx6mh i would suspect that Tolkien is highly demand, but wirh other writers - Dickens, Conan Doyle, Lewis Caroll, Oscar Wilde, Orwell, Austen, Dahl... But he is completely dominating :D

[@cory9993]

It’s a specialty of his. I’m American and I’ve bought Tolkien books from him.

[@sebastiang8359]

Alr, this is prerty interesting have all of that books would be like a fantasy

[@markwalters2927]

Language is important. Words are important. Use of words is important. 'To make' means your taxable profit: gross income minus all costs = what you make. 'To make' is short for what you made in terms of a net profit.

[@RossParker1877]

Amazing that you get earn a decent chunk of some people's annual wage in a few days. Fascinating

[@tomwayling]

I’m very lucky to do what I do, but it’s probably worth saying this is sales, not profit, and far, far from the salary I take!

[@LewisShuffle]

​@@tomwaylinghey Tom I've recently just found your channel, and I love books, and would love to earn money with the finds I get in my local charity shops aha, I once bought a Harry potter first edition which had a mistake for 50p, and it was worth a fair bit from what i was told on a Facebook group, but i never got around to listing it for sale as I'm not to sure about it all .

[@beanieduchet2928]

10 thousand? Do you owe money to some bad men?

[@robertgerrity878]

Old rule of thumb is buy at 1/3 of sale price r.e. overhead and your wage plus $ for next buys.

[@Jomaxp]

i respekt you i really do your videos brighten my day every time i have the ability to see one of them but with all due respekt seeling quaran the secodn most terroristic book in the world is really something i would reconsider from a moral standpoint

[@juliaforsyth8332]

And the Bible isn't ?

[@Jomaxp]

@@juliaforsyth8332 it certainly is I suppose one could put it on the third place

[@southernlady5085]

Someone swooped in and bought all the books! Alas! 🥲 (I’m a very teeny-tiny collector of Tolkien’s works! That means I spend only what my budget and husband will allow. But please do put me on your Tolkien list. I can dream! (Well, it’s more like a bibliophile lust, lol!)😅😊

[@cory9993]

If you email him, he will put you on his list. It’s definitely worth it because the Tolkien books can go fast. Ive bought books that have never gone up on his website by being on the list.

[@oz_jones]

@@cory9993 Not only will, *do* go fast.