V.32 Shop with us | ebay What Sold | Beginner ebay ReSeller Tips

[@AvanteAvenue]

Happy Dance Sales AND so much more! Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing! Your support of our channel is what keeps us going on KZbin. Thank you, Vickie & Mark ~ Avante Avenue Avante Jewelry: youtube.com/@avantejewelry?si=pZZL2S6jdegx1Uea

[@brendarushka9966]

Oh I love those bronze bookends you sold! And a fire and light! That is on my bucket list to find … and a glassy baby 😝 Agree with you. It really gives you a boost to sell a couple of higher priced items. Good job on those finds Mark. Great strategy on selling similar for higher priced items. Makes sense to spend more effort on the big items .

[@AvanteAvenue]

I'm still waiting on a glassy baby too! In regards to the "higher priced sales"...Mark and I are wondering if our "other" sales have been throttled. It's been very slow outside of these higher sales. Thank you Brenda!

[@becauseiscentsso8168]

Congrats on. Your wonderful sales👏👏👏Thanks for taking us on your beautiful walk.😊

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you and thanks for joining us on our walk!

[@lovemytreasure]

Thank you for another wonderful vlog. And WOOHOO! on your awesome sales 🎉🎉🎉 I enjoyed walking along with you two on that beautiful Green Belt 😊. Can’t wait for your next video ❤️

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you so much! And, thank you for joining us on our walk!

[@ClaraStafford-h3b]

I just want to tell you both I really appreciate your videos. I love watching you. Clara

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you so much, Clara! We appreciate you too and love that you watch and comment!

[@shawntelhoover4746]

Thanks for taking the time to create these videos for us to enjoy.

[@AvanteAvenue]

You are so welcome Shawntel! Thank you!

[@s.latina4858]

Love to see your shared happiness at the big Cha-Ching! Great sale!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you so much!

[@maggiecousineau1877]

Beautiful scenery, i am envious, winter has come back with a vengeance in Ontario.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Ohhhh, no more snow! Thank you Maggie!

[@lisalurcott856]

Love this style of videos. I’m sure they are lots of work, but super enjoyable & informative. Congrats on your woohoo sales'.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you so much Lisa!

[@NM-zh3ic]

Congrats! Wonderful video. I love all the different aspects and thank you for the walk!!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the variety AND the walk!

[@treasuresnownthen]

Awesome! I always love to see a new video from you guys. Happy Hunting!❤😊

[@AvanteAvenue]

More to come (in April - taking a month end "break." Thank you!

[@BarbaraMoore-uj6pn]

Great video! Lots of information and I enjoyed the beautiful walk at the end!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Barbara! Thanks for joining us on our walk!

[@kayekoerth3545]

Happy Spring! I love the nice mix with this video. I enjoyed walking along with you - what a beautiful walk with mother nature. Great sales too

[@AvanteAvenue]

Glad you enjoyed it! We love that you joined us on our walk too! Thanks Kaye!

[@jeantom2680]

Hi Vickie and Mark. Welcome spring. I always look forward to your videos. Info and fun. 🙂

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thanks so much Jean! Appreciate it! Join us for fun anytime!

[@bonniepankhurst5437]

Great video, beautiful walk! Thank you Mark and Vickie ❤

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you for joining us on our walk! It just getting prettier and prettier here. Thank you Bonnie!

[@annmcdonough8268]

Nice video. I enjoyed the trail walk as well. You did a nice job for tourism and economic development showing some amenities of your area.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you so much Ann!

[@terrywilliams8585]

Good finds, Mark.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Yay Mark! Thank you Terry!

[@pamseclecticplace709]

I really enjoy the way you format your videos. Showing the sales, where you purchased, the walks and your tips. I also really enjoy the shipping. Thanks for sharing!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you so much Pam!

[@MarySitaras]

Congratulations on the high dollar sales! Great finds Mark. I enjoyed this light-hearted vlog - so good to see you both smiling and happy!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this VLOG. Mark was cracking me up!

[@donnapowierza8679]

I just LOVE your videos!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you, Donna!

[@wrengregory1458]

Hi Vickie and Mark, Thanks for the walk through The Exchange Place. Many years ago,at their bi-annual festivals I sold Everlasting Wreaths and herbs that I grew in Rogersville.( I grew the flowers for the wreaths also) The trail was not there then. I know they started working on it before I left.I never made it back to walk the trail. I'll have to check it out when I get back to visit. (I think it would be fun to walk and chat with you also). Most returns go smoothly. Then of course there are the ones that do not contact us so we can work things out. I had a customer that had items shipped to his old address.He contacted me. As soon as it was returned I sent it to his correct address. Easy Peasy. No issues. Congrats on the GREAT sales!! I had a couple this week also. One was thanks to you, I never used to pick up dishes. But noticed you pick up and sell quite a few. I learned brand names and of course comped. Sure enough! Great Sales! I buy mugs at a local thrift for .55 cents. Sell for 8.00 and up!~ The other great sale was a pair of kids racing boots. Brand new in box sold for 125.00 plus ship. I purchased for 10.00. Wooo hooo!~ Happy Spring!! Wren~

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Wren for sharing your story about The Exchange Place. We're open to a walk anytime. Just need some advance notice. Glad you were able to work out the return with your buyer. Congrats on your WooHoo Sales!

[@elizabethschaffer171]

Congrats on your high dollar sales! Love the educational content! I struggle to look things up at garage sales too. Don't feel comfortable taking the phone out and looking it up right in front of the owner. You guys made me laugh at the end of the video! Mark has a good eye for the high dollar stuff lol

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Elizabeth! I do try to mix it up a little. Glad we made you laugh...Mark sure made me laugh! Love it when Mark finds a woohoo winner!

[@dianeherring1431]

Great sale! Thanks for sharing Vickie and Mark.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Diane!

[@kathiegoldy3852]

Love your Vlog! Great reseller info. I love to hear how you tackle those eBay situations in such a professional manner. I would love to know where you were hiking…

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you! I can’t recall without watching the video again. Probably, the Greenbelt in Kingsport, TN.

[@GlassOdessey025]

I absolutely love Mark’s Happy Dance. What a smile ❤️

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Jennifer! Not quite jazz hands as in our thumbnail photo but HAPPY DANCE nonetheless!

[@Linda-un6xm]

Great video. Thank you. I bought those same small Corning Ware serving dishes to resell with the lids... But I kept them because they're perfect for reheating leftovers!! 😆. Oh well!!

[@AvanteAvenue]

No harm in keeping a few things for yourself! Lol. That’s the fun of thrifting and sourcing! Thank you, Linda!

[@twicycledgoods23]

I really enjoy your videos and the information you share with your viewers. I use Pink Stuff on dishes and Barkeeper’s Friend, also. I think the Barkeeper’s friend is less likely to scratch. I also use Barkeeper’s Friend on wood, brass, stainless, porcelain and to get marks off bottoms of ceramic mugs, figurines, etc. I have been using BF for over 40 years and always have it on hand. Pink Stuff is okay, but BF is my go to polisher and stain remover for hard goods.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Yes, we love barkeepers friend. We have two types liquid and powder. And I did buy some pink. Mark does all the cleaning so he chooses what works best. I think we have the barkeepers and liquid for brass and one for stainless. Thank you!

[@lisamoore5830]

Congrats on you happy dance and woohoo sales!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Lisa!

[@mistywhitener2373]

Loved this style of video!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Good to know! Thank you, Misty!

[@dionneberra1338]

Thank you for taking the time to do this videos. Learning a ton from you. Thinking about reselling on my spare time. Your information is very valuable, keep up the good work.

[@AvanteAvenue]

You are so welcome! I do try to make each video "informative" in some way while having fun too. Thank you Dionne!

[@maggiecousineau1877]

I use those corningware dishes everyday, just love them. I love the bronze bookends. Use the glasses for your own juice glasses.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you, thank you Maggie! As to the "juice glasses"....they're just too small for our morning "sweet tea." LOL

[@kathleenlewis239]

I'm enjoying the variety in your vlogs!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Love that! This one did have a wide variety of things going on. I do enjoy making this style of VLOG much better than trying to video every single day for the sake of making a video. This style is more natural. It still takes loads of time to edit but I enjoy the editing process. Thank you Kathleen!

[@shelia9207]

Great sales! Twice I have received item not delivered and even though I received a text the item was delivered, I know from experience this can happen. I have ordered from eBay and I received a text the item was delivered to my address, yes they were delivered but to my surrounding neighbors. I feel blessed because my neighbors bought the packages to my house.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Shelia! Glad to hear that your neighbors are looking out for you!

[@patyeaman]

We have snow again in upstate NY so I was happy to share some of your sales and especially your spring.

[@AvanteAvenue]

No to snow!!! It's pretty but.....Thanks for joining us Pat!

[@kristyleonard6806]

I never do well at neighborhood sales. And hey that's my sister that has the Facebook auction site. Audrey was our mama!

[@AvanteAvenue]

And, she does a great job with it. I just keep my Saturdays open for sales and things. Thanks Kristy!

[@horticultureandhomes]

Oh, I forgot to saycongrats on the big sale.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you!

[@frantiquestreasures1443]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Fran!

[@EclecticInTexas]

I’ve had a couple of “not received” cases, and luckily all worked out since they were due to delayed shipping. At that low a shipping cost, I agree it’s just not worth wrangling with eBay. Block, sell similar, and be grateful you won’t have to deal with that buyer anymore😂 I always see us sellers as clients as opposed to customers. A small but distinct difference when it comes to how we’re dealt with by eBay. It affects what I buy, which is mostly vintage. I refuse to do high risk items like luxury brands and electronics - I just don’t want to deal with the headaches that come along with those type of transactions. I really enjoyed the diversity in this vlog! It was a fun watch, thank you!

[@AvanteAvenue]

We don't have any worries about selling luxury brands and electronics....because we never find any! LOL. Glad your INR cases worked out in your favor. Thank you!

[@lynnesears6254]

It looks like Spring has sprung down there! We are still dealing with sub-freezing temps up here in NE Ohio, as you probably know. I did notice that you tried a new style with things moving around behind you--or are you floating in front? LOL Looks good. Did want to mention that despite not being willing to ship bowling balls, you might want to look at the bowling bags. Some of them can bring good money. I was surprised about that! Looking forward to hearing about your biking adventures. 🙂

[@AvanteAvenue]

Yes, it has. Bradford trees are in full bloom, other trees budding. As the the "new style"...yes and yes. Yes the background is moving around and yes I am floating in front. LOL. Thanks for the heads up on the bowling bag. Will keep that in mind. Thanks Lynne!

[@FoundThingsandFamilyLegacies]

eBay has really been treating the sellers poorly in situations like this. I do BLOCK buyers like this. They COST me and my family money that we can not waste. Reporting a buyer will be the next step if possible. Oh, how, I miss the early days when both buyer and SELLER could leave feedback! Not just a response. Love the sounds of the "spring" birds in the back ground and all the beauty around you. We are in Michigan - and still seeing snow storms but we know summer isn't far off! We went to an estate sale this morning (16 degrees out) and while it wasn't a great sale - it was FUN to get out. Celebrating with you your wins!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Sellers can leave feedback but it's "after" the buyer leaves theirs. Not a "rating" of course, just our two cents (carefully worded). I never knew the days of leaving a negative for a buyer. Ebay is all about the "buyers." The buyers are the "customers." As I commented back to someone else for this video, sellers are just "ebay product fulfillment vendors." We are NOT ebay's customer. We have control on (most) of what we list, how we photograph, how we ship (etc) but little else when it comes to the buyer transaction. It's just the way it is. I'm happy that the majority of our sales are issue free. We do love the birds and have several feeders. As you said, Spring is coming soon....everywhere. Thank you for celebrating our wins too!

[@terryjanney7372]

Block the buyer! And I probably wouldn’t relist the pin right away. Maybe save it for later. I like your spring walk. It’s freezing here in eastern Pa.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Still haven't listed it. It might just wait until Christmas time. Thank you Terry! Stay warm!

[@michaelagibbs9695]

Congrats on your great sale! I have a bronze bookend (just the one) that I was about to list when I noticed the ear of one of the german shepherd's ear was broken 😢 now I'm not sure if I should list it or how much that hurts the value. I know that only having one greatly reduces the value already.

[@AvanteAvenue]

It doesn't hurt to list it "as is." What do you have to lose? Thank you Michael!

[@horticultureandhomes]

I have not used pink stuff yet. Good to know. Have you rubbed it on and let is dry and wiped it off. I find it helpful on tough scratches when using other cleaners. Pfaltzgraph made a cleaner and Corning made a cleaner at one time and I still have some. Too bad they stopped making them. A baking soda paste works on many things too. Thanks for sharing pink stuff! Will look forward to seeing what else you like using it on. As for barkeepers, I find it scratches most items including brass, copper and stainless steel. Do you find it helpful on certain items? I mostly keep it form stubborn baked on pans and to clean my old stainless sink.

[@AvanteAvenue]

We did not let it dry but washed right away. I didn't know about the Pfaltzgraff and Corning cleaner. We do use barkeepers on quite a few items. They also have liquid formulas that we use in addition to the powder. Love barkeepers. Mark does all the cleaning. He's the expert. Thank you!

[@Arnhildnilsen]

I use an eraser to get the gray of.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thanks for tip! Will give it a try.

[@michd5507]

Congrats on the fabulous sales! Btw, how did Marks surgery wind up? I have carpal tunnel and wondering...

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you Mich! Mark had some numbness for several weeks which we were told is normal. His carpal tunnel bothers him some on his wrist (scar tissue), trigger finger is much better. Is he 100% yet? No but getting there and definitely back to work around the house now for over a week. Just be sure to rest it (not overdo it) for awhile. Follow your doc's orders. LOL. Wish you the best!

[@debrastutzman459]

Vicki I also use pool noodles but they have become so expensive. I’ve looked in your affiliate links and don’t see what you buy. Would you mind sharing your pool noodle source? I always enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot about packing from you. Thanks for taking your time to make this content.

[@AvanteAvenue]

I stock up at the end of the season at Dollar Tree. Half price. Check with your local store as to what month they put them out. It might vary from state to state. Thanks Debra!

[@Rlk-l9x]

I love you both. ❤ I’m retired and supplementing my income. A lot of my inherited items are breakables, large blenko or fragile . When do you decide a box in a box to ship? I’ve watched your packing videos but wondered when or if you use this. Love your content ☺️

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you so much! We also sell on ebay "to supplement our retirement." As to double boxes. Rarely do I double box. I have one pack and ship where we shipped, I think 17, glass plates and we double boxed. I should have double boxes a few months ago when I had one plate break. But, overall, I just pack it really well. Hope that helps and thanks for asking!

[@Rlk-l9x]

@@AvanteAvenue Thank you! That does help a lot. I believe I overthink breakables but am also attracted to them to resell. ☺️

[@AvanteAvenue]

You should be attracted to it for resell. Many resellers, pass by glassware and fragile items. We can make some decent money on it. That’s why I pushed myself past my fear of packing it, and then started sharing it with all of you.

[@cornucopialife902]

Always enjoy the variety you share on the vlogs.🙂

[@jmcg9443]

Hi Vickie and Mark, Jayln here from Washington State! Another super video! I am thrilled for you both with your big dollar sales. It's so important to sell those high quality items for what they are worth, which helps strengthen the market for all of us. Great job of sourcing and strategy with your best offer. I enjoyed the The Pink Stuff review, too. I had just looked at that product recently and wondered about it. Thanks as always for an informative and fun video. You packed so much in this one. Happy Spring! 💐

[@michaelagibbs9695]

When you end and relist your items are you changing any of the info? Also are you using sell similar? Thanks

[@AvanteAvenue]

I am selling similar and not changing anything. Do not do this with items that you’ve sold quantities out of it as it will relist the original quantity. That’s why I said it’s best to work with listings that have only one item. Don’t do this at all with listings with variations where you have sold some of them. It will relist all of the original inventory and you don’t want that if you’ve sold some. Hope that helps Michael.

[@laurasimmons9395]

wouldnt magic eraser work well?

[@AvanteAvenue]

Maybe. We haven’t used it on dishes because it’s a bleaching type product and have to wear gloves. It can be very caustic to the skin.

[@julisnyder8901]

Hi Vickie! I just had an item not received by the buyer happen to me. The tracking showed that the package was delivered with the date, time and location. They buyer opened a claim against me for it. Ebay reversed my pay out automatically and put a hold on the funds, even after I provided tracking info, they still would not release funds. This went on for 5 days. Then they buyer contacted me and said his neighbor had the package and let ebay know and they finally released my funds 2 days later. So if he would not have "found" his package, they were going to keep my money, it appears. What is up with ebay? They are terrible to their sellers.

[@AvanteAvenue]

ebay had to hold your funds initially until you proved/provided tracking. Even if you did at the time of shipping, you have to provide the tracking number again and any other info as proof of delivery. I also think they waited 5 days (at least) to see if might be delivered at a later time. Thank goodness your buyer was honest enough to say they retrieved it from a neighbor. They could have still claimed "not delivered." With that said, it's hard to say what ebay would do had they still claimed not received, in spite of you providing the tracking number. Ebay should pay you and refund the buyer. Ebay always sides with the buyer first. We are just ebay product fulfillment vendors. Sad to say, but we are not ebay's "customers." There, I said it. It needed to be said. I'm glad the outcome ultimately was in your favor. Thank you Juli!

[@Couturecollectibles]

Wow. Obviously the buyers fault. What audacity.

[@AvanteAvenue]

Always "something." Thank you!

[@roxiemack7169]

Block!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thanks, Roxie!

[@horticultureandhomes]

I don't know if you are familiar with rock star f-l-i-p-p-e-r. He just did an interesting story on chronic returns. Don't use the hyphens and it's all one word. YT dings me if I leave the link. You may find good info there I didn't know about. What happened to you with the knife block has been a recurring theme with the poor grammar. I think it's obvious what's happening there. I hope you will have fewer issues in the future. You're a good picker and packer. Good luck!

[@AvanteAvenue]

Thank you!