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Hi! My name is Mel (aka) Back from Burnout! And if you’re a reseller wanting to learn how to sell on eBay and how I run a successful eBay business selling second hand items from the thrift store then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! On this channel, I upload 2-3 videos a week surrounding topics such as tips for selling on eBay and how to make money selling books on eBay. I help you get a better understanding of what it's like being a full time eBay reseller and I'll show you what I do all day as a eBay reseller in my weekly reselling vlogs. And I basically answer any and all questions any eBay resellers may have who are looking to grow their eBay business!

[@Brightsunnydaze]

Omg you’re so fun. I don’t even sell on eBay much anymore I just watch your videos because I like your personality 😆

[@bradjarvis4426]

Hi Mel. I am really enjoying your daily vlogs this week. I'm a full time ebay seller myself in the US and I currently have about 20-25% of my store devoted to books. Books are one of the areas I've really shifted more emphasis towards in 2021. I think they are very overlooked by other resellers who deem them to be not too profitable. That is certainly not the case as we know. I also wanted to tell you that a few months ago I made a trip to the absolute middle of nowhere and bought over 3,000 Harlequin paperbacks (Mills & Boon to you). I'm selling them in lots of anywhere between 20 and 60 books and they're doing quite well. I broke even at 350 books. This will turn out to be one of the best buys I've ever made when all is said and done. I was actually thinking of you and your husband driving back with my truck stacked and loaded to the brim with boxes of books. You've often said that Mills & Boon books are a staple in your store and that was one of the factors that made me decide to go ahead and buy that massive amount of them. Please keep up the good work. Thank you for all your advice. Have a great holiday.

[@backfromburnout]

Hi Brad, this is awesome! I totally agree with you, books are so underrated in the reselling community. There is plenty of great profits in them worldwide if someone is prepared to take the time to learn a new genre. Our prices my vary a little country to country but the method is the same and I suspect what sells well for me will also sell well for you! WOW 3000 mills and boon! I'm so jealous! LOL They honestly sell so well for me, the romance genre in general is very good sellers. I find the historical ones go really well in bundles. The more erotic you can find the books the more money they also seem to bring. Well done buying that haul and stepping outside of your comfort zone. I really appreciate you letting me know, keep me updated on the sales!

[@storiesabound]

@@backfromburnout I must admit I'm surprised at how profitable it is and how much you sell. I've been binging your videos over the last couple of days out of curiosity - the getting kicked out of the book fair came up as a recommendation (and I like your bubbly positive attitude, so you're easy to watch). Maybe because I'm a regular op shopper (for personal use and for books that I take apart and turn into notebooks, so I'm checking out op shops nearly every week) I think why don't people buy them themselves from op shops and not ebay. But then I guess people don't have time to keep hunting for particular books (we've been on the hunt for beast quest 20 for ages and a few of the higher numbers), they may be regional, not have heaps of thrift shops near them.

[@KateyReads]

Good reminder to bundle authors together. I always forget about doing that.

[@robertdeveau7445]

Fun video! Horses sweat, men perspire, women Glow.

[@backfromburnout]

Love it!! Ha ha ha - but bring on the foxes LOL

[@sandralynn8173]

Love the daily videos! Not sure why but watching you go through books and bundling them is mesmerizing. Especially when you go through one of your hauls. Thanks for sharing your world with us!!

[@jamesliam5829]

Hello Mel, Hope you don’t mind me saying, the videos you produce brighten my day.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you, that’s so nice to hear! You have made my morning. Thank you for the feedback and in appreciate you watching.

[@jessenelson-hauer5036]

I Love these day in a life videos, Keep it up Mel!

[@ArlenePMCM]

I love this style video. Casual but informative. And fun!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for the feedback and I’m so glad you enjoy it.

[@GuineaPigStuff]

Great to see you working in the new area. It is looking great!

[@kenblosser6434]

I enjoyed your video again on how you put bundles together. Here is one I used to do. Spencer Johnson's "Who Moved my Cheese" was very popular in the 2000's and is probably the book I sold more than any others. I found them often enough that I put bundles together for small businesses that included 10-15 of those books. They sold every time.

[@sharonduran1619]

I love that saying. Sweat like a pig, work like a horse, look like a fox? I hope I got the last part right. I am 75 so my fox years are over. Love to learn more from you about books. Thanks. 😄

[@backfromburnout]

Yep that might be my motto for 2022 as I embark to lose some weight before I hit menopause and it’s even harder 😂😂😂 thank you for watching and feel free to ask questions anytime x

[@dahub1127]

Gosh darn-it Mel I wasn't hungry but then Subway... Good Vlog!

[@Rasp100]

These vlogs are perfect Mel! It's really interesting to see how you work and your personality is so uplifting. Thank you for making them!

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching and feedback!

[@lovetheflip9865]

The snowball candleholder could be a kosta boda. Look for a signature on it. Sometimes the signatures are hard to see on them. They are worth good money especially right before winter.

[@mrststreasures9628]

That is a great idea about the dust jacket.

[@olgadw4730]

You're not just pretty and funny, but very clever as well. Love your daily vlogs...a lot of extra work. Thanks Olga.

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks for watching! I really wanted to try it this week to see how I liked this style of video. I wont do daily videos forever as it's a lot of work but I'm hoping to do videos every second day in the new year :)

[@JennLloyd]

Great tips on sourcing bundles keeping track of series in your phone

[@tlk7361]

Love the vlogs and so happy to watch you everyday 🙌🏻

[@twotwinningcavs]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this style of video!!!

[@backfromburnout]

So glad you are enjoying them - keep your questions coming :)

[@shelleyocallaghan6260]

Love the vlog vids! I listen while I list, you keep me company :)

[@kayhollins4111]

Another great video! I like seeing your popular authors, because several of them I have not found in my area. Keep the videos coming. Thank you!

[@rossbeckley6729]

Thanks for sharing your day, much appreciated and great insight.

[@backfromburnout]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@volvo2443]

I love this style of video, really enjoying them. Extra enjoyed the out-tro song lol! It makes me dance when it comes on (that's why I missed them the last couple vids)

[@Aliceinvintageland]

I am with you on the Weighloss ride!! I have a lot of pandemic weight to throw away.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes, let's do it!!

[@recommercedave]

Great vlog series Mel. Will be interesting to see if you prefer videoing with the phone vs the gopro. Speak to hubby about putting casters on that sorting/prep table then you can wheel it out of the way when you are picking (if he boxes the legs onto a piece of plywood you gain a shelf under the table) :)

[@backfromburnout]

Well I've also photographed with the phone so it's easy for me. So far the gopro sounds tinny inside the shed and the colour is terrible so I think I need to play around with the settings or something. Whatever I am doing isn't right lol Yes! A trolley or table with wheels would be amazing!!! I might even see if they have something I can buy like that and if not I can give Aaron another handy man job!! Best idea ever!!

[@my_flippin_journey]

@@backfromburnout .. I was also going to suggest adding castors to your table legs. The shelf idea underneath could be very helpful. As far as your photography table, I think adding a shelf or two underneath would benefit your ergonomics by raising it up where you aren't having to bend over to get your photographs ❤ making for a much better experience

[@rupertlilibetpugs7339]

Hi Mel, long time UK viewer here, just wanted to say loving the daily vlogs, thanks for all of the time and effort you put in to make such enjoyable content. Very best wishes to you and your family for Christmas.

[@jeanettalpn]

Hi Mel, love these videos. You are hilarious and I watch all your videos from Arizona 🌵

[@abdirizak-au]

You are really doing great job. and you are honest, giving all the details. Thank you very much. God bless.

[@danniiwilliams88]

I love these vlogs!!! I’m learning so much! Thanks to you I was up till 1am this morning going through all my fictions, delisting individual books by author and resisting as bundles! 🤣 today bundling by genre!

[@backfromburnout]

Oh thats so awesome, I hope it can make a difference. Low end fiction books can sit for a while in a store as you have to compete with so many other sellers. I'd love to hear if you have some success with it and sell some. Either leave me further comments on new videos to tell me or DM on instagram :)

[@danniiwilliams88]

@@backfromburnout I hope so! I’ve had some fiction sitting there since I began reselling in March! Non fiction goes straight out the door for me! Fingers crossed… I need more wardrobe space for all my Xmas presents (clothes) I’ve brought myself 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bareybienesraices]

Thank you Mel. I took many tips and ideas from the vídeos.

[@backfromburnout]

Fantastic that’s what I hope!

[@matchafuelled.6302]

New subscriber here! Been binging your videos the last week. Loving these daily vlog of yours. Hope you’ll make more picking & packing videos. They’re so satisfying. ^^

[@backfromburnout]

Welcome aboard! Yes, people seem to be enjoying them so I will do more of them in the new year!

[@tamiwhitmore]

Thank you for making your videos. You keep me motivated-to keep my eBay store going. You are so cheery and funny. Thank you

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@davidnorton7464]

Still very grateful to you Mel on helping out book shop get through the pandemic. We used to toss our 3rd and 4th spare copies in the recycling bins. Those extra books we obtained from our customers in exchange for store credits off our books are now giving us revenue. Thanks Mel

[@SheilaDogs]

You are so funny! I love the vlogs. Those "Cowboy" romance sell really well here in USA.

[@backfromburnout]

Yes, they always sell for me also - great sellers! Thank you for watching and I appreciate the feedback!

[@adelesmith1768]

Love your vlogs as you never quite know what your gonna say! Haha but you burst with enthusiasm and I personally love that. So funny too. Thanks mel.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you so much!! I am a bit random LOL

[@mrslehman3]

I would need those item numbers in a lot larger font!! Good for you with your young eyes!! Another great video!

[@my_flippin_journey]

You're such a *Joy* to watch .. 💞

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you Amber for watching x

[@Intelligentzombie1974]

Hi Mel I'm a long time watching but don't comment often. I like these styles of vlogs. If u find doing them every day is time consuming even a once a week day in the like is fun to watch. I'm a book seller like u. Being in the UK my market is different to what will sell for u but I get some good tips and just enjoy seeing an other seller that have the same interests was me, which there isn't much of on KZbin for book seller, so thank you for putting the time and effort to make these vlogs. Jo x

[@traceyburfurd205]

Hey Mel! Did all my packaging with your lovely voice chatting away to me while I was doing it all so thankyou! Got through it quicker than I thought. Love hearing all your tips. Just started getting into some book sales but feeling a bit like a fish out of water I must say. I'm clothes and shoes usually. Not having much luck so far because I'm still learning what to look for. (with your help)

[@backfromburnout]

It can take some practice. If you can get some really cheap books or free books to start with you will learn quite a lot from that. I got so many free from Facebook in the beginning which helped me learn a lot.

[@adrianc8664]

15:00 knowledge bomb

[@anne.with.an.e5954]

I am loving these daily vlogs. Keep them coming, so interesting to see day to day life on a successful reseller.

[@backfromburnout]

More to come and thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it!!

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

I'm really enjoying your daily vlog. You are so cheerful and informative. I like working on my book shop while you talk. It gives me great encouragement!

[@backfromburnout]

I'm so glad! Thank you for letting me know!

[@daisybee2245]

Loving the vlogs thank you so much for sharing :-)

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching!!

[@joanprince733]

Love this vlog Mel. Another vlog full of information. Well done. Also loved the tip about give a woman in labour whatever she wants! Really made me chuckle imagining Aaron showering you for 4 hours hee hee.

[@Raiders1154]

Hi Mel, love these daily vlogs learning a lot from you.

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@teresamcdermott4675]

Love it from the USA

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you!

[@nikneumann9170]

Tip: If you leave a small portion of food out and a bit of water over night, the Brownies will do all the photography and book sorting for you ❗😉

[@backfromburnout]

Wouldn’t that be nice LOL

[@PaladinGlobalMarket]

I love these vlogs Mel 😁. You are so much fun to watch

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much for the feedback! I am enjoying making them and feel like I get to share a bit more then normal!

[@PaladinGlobalMarket]

@@backfromburnout you’re very welcome 😊. I have debated doing the same on my channel but whew the video editing lol. How do you do it?

[@darleneaitken1620]

Love this kind of video...more please!

[@puppydogdiary596]

Hi Mel! Is this only the day before? Thought you prep vids from last week! Really appreciate your extra effort for your subscribers. I love your vlogs. You are really funny! :)

[@backfromburnout]

No I'm making them daily and editing the same day this week (I've had a couple late nights lol). So the video I make today will go live tomorrow. I was trying to push myself this week to get out of my comfort zone, try a few new things before the new year. I normally spend a lot of time over thinking videos and ideas and then I end up procrastinating so hard I don't even make the video. By holding myself accountable this week I have to push past those fears. I hope you enjoy them :)

[@puppydogdiary596]

@@backfromburnout Loving every minute of it. Hope you are enjoying it too. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Even if you were just singing and packing orders with some background music ill still watch it. Haha. Your personality shines through every video. :)

[@David6ft6]

Enjoying your videos

[@backfromburnout]

Thanks so much!!!

[@rickadams]

Some Build-A-Bears are really expensive, especially some of the Pokémon ones. I have a green "Zombear" I got from a car boot sale for £3, it's worth around £100 (I didn't realise when I bought it!) had a shock when I researched it later on!

[@backfromburnout]

Crazy! I have another one listed high also but it’s taking a while to sell so I might have to lower a little. But some of them sell for crazy money!

[@BrumReseller]

big sales

[@darrenford6455]

Personally I like this style of video

[@brendadigiacomandrea547]

Love love this video ❤️❤️

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching!

[@ianjresells]

Yes Mel, liking this style of videos. Not had a Subway since the 1990s, I must try one lol. You probably lost 10 kilos in sweat eating that sub in the car lol. You must have made heaps of profit from that hoarders haul, amazing! I remember the Dalziel & Pascoe series on the tv back in the day late 90s I think. You sold that koala bear plush yet? Thanks Mel, it's always a pleasure watching the videos.

[@jonathanchapman9593]

Do you no longer do live stream feeds Mel??? I miss them so much, I used to love being a part of your live streams. Maybe A Christmas Special Stream???? I still love watching all your videos and enthusiasm ;)

[@backfromburnout]

Jonathan, I am doing a live stream next week I just have to confirm the day - probably Tuesday or Wednesday - so keep an eye out for the thumbnail in advance so you can check the time of it. It will probably be 8am AEDT. Hope to see you there!

[@outbackchick5111]

You crack me up:Mel x

[@weekendatbernies2265]

You are such a Hoot!!! Wish you were my neighbor!! I’m getting started and I’m all over the place! Very overwhelmed. Only 17 listings so far and a growing Death Pile 💀👻👽,

[@abiwk04]

Saving books for bundles looks a bit like playing Gin Rummy.

[@mogsta]

Love this style of vid Mel, thanks for sharing! Still hoping you catch my comment either here or on your other vids and let us know WHAT LIGHTING do you use? That circle light looks like decent quality compared to some cheap junk I've seen online. Where'd you get it etc? Does the circle light do the job and eliminate harsh shadows?

[@backfromburnout]

Oh I'm sorry if I've missed it. I just bought this ring light from eBay actually. It's a Embellir LED Ring Light With Stand 19" and cost about $109. I have two, one is behind my computer desk for when I'm streaming live but I would quite like a another one in the shed for one on each side of the photos. It's okay for books. I think for clothes I would like a second one though.

[@mogsta]

@@backfromburnout thanks for sharing! I'll check out its specs so I know what I'm looking for 👍

[@gibsonsg11111]

Hi, enjoying your vids, new seller trying to get my head around selling books. Have you thought about making your thank you cards as book marks?

[@amineakel5075]

Another great vid. Really enjoyed it. I feel like subway now. How would you post the bear? In satchel or box? Thanks

[@DaveRepairs]

Aircon needs charging at the garage... the uk doesnt use aircon lol

[@backfromburnout]

I need to get it fixed I'm sweating everyday in the car!

[@davidatdcactradingpl4839]

Mel, love your videos though doing a daily vlog with all the editing etc must be very time consuming. Take time to review your energy levels at the end of this week. I lost 5kg once... it came back and bought some friends with it. 🤣 I have gotten some good ideas from your vids. Cheers.

[@Nancycraft22]

I can’t believe you have 4 kids. You look like you are 16 years old. Greetings from New York.

[@backfromburnout]

You are my new best friend lol. I’m 47 🩷

[@thriftedtreasures8646]

Books with dust covers sale for more.

[@backfromburnout]

Sometimes they do yes. But books without them still sell well

[@sybillemarley1836]

Hi Mel..just saw yr video..my question is i dont know what to do and how to bundle books ..either on ebay. Poshmark, mercari...help please

[@Pooroldpossum]

Hi Mel! I find the Australia Post website very difficult to navigate and often feel like throwing myself off a bridge… To save a life today could you tell me how much it would be to send say a bundle of books over 2kg up to 5kg to and from anywhere in Australia? Or if you know of a direct link to this info on Aus Post? Thank you for this vid you have shared some wonderful tips it is so much appreciated xx

[@backfromburnout]

I use the flat rate mailers so it depends which size I use. The flat rate all have 5kg weight limits so you pay by the size you need. I’m also on the highest level of postage discounts with My Business Post which gives me discounts. This might help but the rates are slightly higher now after a price increase. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3XIhp5vfNCDnpI

[@LLStacheLarry]

Question on the dvd's How do you know if a dvd does have a series???

[@backfromburnout]

Normally on the front it will tell you if it’s part of a series and you will often find the series next to each other in the thrift stores. You can make really great money on a series!

[@The_Thrill_of_the_Hunt]

Every time I try to take off 10kg I put 10kg on. So this year I will try to put 10 kg on instead,

[@backfromburnout]

Ha ha ha. I've never had this much to lose it's stressing me LOL. I need to go hard in the new year - no point now before xmas. I'll enjoy all the festive food and then be going hard to lose this!!

[@jeffdorris5321]

🎅👍

[@backfromburnout]

❤️❤️

[@REV1L3R]

hi Mel! i will like to buy the funko pops you have. let me know. thanks

[@backfromburnout]

Hey can you send me a DM on Instagram or email me at [e-mail]

[@REV1L3R]

@@backfromburnout I will DM you, thanks!

[@twotwinningcavs]

Would you mix ex- library with non ex-library to make up a bundle?

[@backfromburnout]

Probably only if it was an uncommon series. For common type books I probably wouldn’t.

[@thetatdoctor3806]

Hiya Mel, can I just clarify something. If you get the opportunity to buy a bundle that is incomplete, would you list that bundle and if it sells it sells or, would you keep it to one side to get the books that are missing?? Gutted u had a subway and now I fancy one!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@pamwerren1458]

❤❤

[@backfromburnout]

Thank you for watching!

[@duncanvr7567]

What is a death pile lol

[@backfromburnout]

Never heard of one or had one LOL OMG, you should see my storage shed of books from the hoarder. I'm trying to get through them it's a never ending pile

[@MrPaulMorris]

"Dalziel" is pronounced "Dee-ell"-- a nice obvious spelling/pronunciation!

[@backfromburnout]

I knew I would be saying that one wrong lol. I am terrible at things like that LOL

[@Lookluuk]

Im with ye on losing the weight ha

[@backfromburnout]

Let's do this!!!