Why Can’t Resellers Just Pay The Asking Price At Garage Sales

[@steadfastselectionsrenee5869]

I am in no way ruthless, but I negotiate as much as possible, within reason. I once went to a yard sale and got several Ninja turtles cheap. I had no idea their real worth at the time, and told her if I hit a home run that I would come back and pay her more. I sold them in a day for $1200! I knew that the lady was doing regular yard sales to get rid of her deceased husband’s collectibles/hoarding stuff, so I went back the next sale and gave her $80. She almost fell over! BUT, she called me after that and gave me private picks the day before each yard sale! So honoring my word went a LONG ways with her.

[@kennethtran4706]

I usually pay what their asking unless its too much. If its cheap I don't even bother asking for a lower price.

[@jdleestirringthepot6421]

i never or rarely pay asking price for anything ..and i always ask for a lower price

[@kennethtran4706]

​@@jdleestirringthepot6421I've sold to people like that at garage sales. A vintage Japanese charger plate for a dollar. He bundled some other stuff together and asked for half off. Asking for a discount on a dollar item is going too far. Basically wanted it for free.

[@gggeeek]

What I always chuckle is many flipper/reseller content creators answer this question but then also have videos or rants about "lowball offers on eBay". These folks literally make a living off lowball purchases and have the gall to complain about getting lowballed. SMH...

[@commonwealthflipper]

I agree. I never complain about offers. It’s just that. An offer

[@dianem6951]

Yeah, now that’s irritating. Sometimes I’ve accepted low ball offers. It’s up to me if I want to or not. I don’t get mad. I understand. It’s part of the business. One time I laughed and just accepted the offer. Because they countered back that was close to the first offer they made. I could block them or refuse the offer. It was just funny. For me it’s just a part of reselling. So anyway, I agree with you.

[@bowhunterwill]

Right because people who resell should take a loss? If I get an offer that is reasonable I'll accept it. But if making money is the goal you have to buy it right.

[@WellnessWizdom]

There's a difference between a reseller offering $2 on a $3 item that is probably going in the trash anyway and offering $10 on a $75 item listed on eBay.

[@gggeeek]

@@WellnessWizdom I doubt resellers are making a living off $2-$3 trash items; they are looking for the high sell through items they can get cheap and very rarely do they even think about negotiating up (minus getting good will points on a KZbin video); they are always trying to offer less than ask. No different than someone coming in at $10 and a $75 ebay listing. There should be no reason to look down or be upset about either side of this. This is as old as human nature. Resellers just shouldn't be a hypocrite about it when that is the bedrock of them being a reseller/flipper.

[@CM0211]

It isn't like most stuff sells the second you list it. Look at how much stuff is in the bins in the video. There is work involved to clean it, list it and then it will likely sit for some period of time. You also have to pay for variables such as fees, packing supplies, income tax, electric, your salary, healthcare, etc. The more you pay for an item, the less money there is available to buy more inventory and grow your business. If the 2 sides are mutually agreeable, then there is no issue in my mind. They can always say 'no'. People at garage sales are taking the cash and walking away with no strings attached. The person who buys the product may not see a return on the investment for 6 months. They may not ever see any return on the investment.

[@iceburg0xh]

Snagged a Filson waxed jacket yesterday for $6. Heavy but a hell of a flip

[@chrisf6765]

Nice! I bought a "tin cloth" waxed Filson jacket and matching pants from the son of a former US Forest Service employee a couple years ago. It was one of the few "once in a lifetime" finds for me and had some provenance (the son's story) so I couldn't bear to part with it. For that reason I try to only pick things I don't find myself terribly attached to 😂

[@exhibitdesign901]

First and foremost I am always polite when negotiating. People get rid of stuff for many reasons and sometimes the reason is they have too much stuff and just want it out of there. Others reasons may be a sad one, like a death in the family or needing to move due to health issues etc. If the price looks great, then I don't negotiate much. If I spend time there and looking at several interesting things, I ask if I buy them all or a large quantity, can they reduce the price a bit, the answer is almost always yes. I think the key is to be respectful and look into their situation and don't berate them if their prices are too high or insult them. Always be polite. Thank you Kevin, I love your topics and style of presenting!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Fungible

[@MSMedia-le2mi]

Agreed! I can't count the times that I have seen someone miss out because their "kicking the tires" on something, only to have someone come up the driveway and buy it without any hesitation.😂

[@DeboraKerr]

I used to be shy about negotiating, but after stepping up and asking more regularly, I find that 80% of the time the yard sale seller will agree to a lower price.

[@melissabarker2128]

Business is Business! Getting the lowest prices is just good business practice in reselling!

[@rosejones4832]

I occasionally have a garage sale and prices are always priced to sale. Most I ask for something is 5 dollars, some furniture is 20.00 but the last garage sale I had all the people that came to my sale were so excited by the prices of all things. I had tables that would empty out and I will fill it up again and then it was gone again. I had people come back the next day also. It's a garage sale and prices should be priced to get rid of. I am good with getting rid of things and happy with all sales.

[@rachelo3548]

I try to negotiate to the lowest possible price. It's funny... in conversation with resellers at Goodwill, they were talking about how "They just want to you know make a little bit off of what they buy." I flat said, "My goal is to pay as little as possible and sell for as much as possible." I enjoy going to the thrift store and garage sales, but my main objective is to make money reselling. Also, sometimes items are not as good as you think they are and then you stand to lose money. If you miss an imperfection, if your comp was off. Not to mention shipping inflation and returns. You need to have some padding in your buy price to make sure you don't lose or at least lose less if something goes awry.

[@jeterman29ny]

I've said this before and I'll say it again. The people who say things like "don't you feel bad paying so little and making so much on someone" need to watch the show shark tank. Do you think they feel bad investing $50k on something and making $30 million? Every product you have ever bought started out way cheaper than what you paid. If you shop anywhere, you're buying from a reseller who got the item much cheaper and the person who bought it who sold it to that retailer got it even cheaper. It's how people make money. Also, there's so much behind selling something. There's gas and shipping materials and employees (sometimes) and time to take pics, comp an item, make a title and description, possibly cross post and then there's waiting on an item. You aren't even guaranteed your item will sell when you buy it. You're taking all the risk and the seller no longer has to worry about it. If the seller had the ability and knowhow and patience, they could also sell it for a higher amount and I think a lot of sellers realize that, which is why they often sell it so cheap.

[@DavidPaul-me4qc]

Very well said, Thanks

[@LisaShankk]

I totally agree,thanks for explaining everything so very well. Hopefully the petty people will learn something. LOL,,,😅

[@tracyhabovick3412]

I'm a buyer only maybe sell one day. Although I totally agree sometimes items could easily be it a dump site. Many of the sold items ( resellers buy ) are ones you & I have thrown away!! I moved few times since 2012 and boy I'm kicking myself now after knowing value. It's just me not researching, lack of know how and Time! They do all this we did not. I sometimes think that same phrase why 50 cent when item is worth $8.00. But your answer was a great one! Happy selling & buying y'all 😊

[@jeterman29ny]

@@tracyhabovick3412 thank you!

[@jeterman29ny]

@@LisaShankk no problem!

[@_LifeOfKimberly_]

Thanks for the mention. I had a blast at the meet up. Can't wait for the next one!

[@dino00555]

I live "up north" (Minnesota), most of the times garage sale items are priced, I don't like it when they aren't and I have to constantly ask what a price is. I would say I'm not a real tough negotiator, but I have a full time job, so I don't feel the need to fight for every dollar.

[@shawnmariemann]

If you are buying stock for a store from a wholesaler you still look for deals and sales. You get supplies from someplace like Uline, you want the lowest price possible. Yard sales are the wholesaler for a lot of people, you still want to look for the best deal. I think a lot of folks who comment on this really are jealous of the work ethic of others and their ability to make something out of nothing. I rarely negotiate. I had a former father-in-law who haggled to the point it was embarrassing and I can't ever forget that. It's just not for me. If I find something seriously underpriced I will often buy something else that they will never get rid of (in my opinion) to kind of make up for it. Then I just donate that extra item. If it is overpriced, I might make one offer that is really what I want to pay, usually pretty low. If they don't take it I walk away. I often get my lowest price that way. But I don't haggle. They get one shot. There is hardly ever anything I want badly enough to haggle for.

[@Affordableresellers]

The negotiations are the best part! I dream of Genie!

[@chrisf6765]

The negotiation process is very much on a case by case basis for me. It depends on the format (estate sale, yard sale, flea market, marketplace transaction etc...), the asking price, the condition of the item, my relationship to the seller (complete stranger or estate sale host that i see often?) I have a range/maximum I'm willing to pay. Sure, I'd like to pay rock bottom, but like many, im willing to "pay up" to a point for the right item. And unlike virtually all other estate sale companies, I'm lucky to have some around that have some leeway, somwtimes even on the first day, and especially for a familiar face.

[@jim7smith]

I appreciated your comments about different cultures having different takes on pricing. When I was in Korea back in the mid 80's, If I had a day off I always took the very earliest bus to get to Seoul to shop, usually for gifts for my wife and sons. The custom there was that if the first person who entered their shop that day did not buy something, they would have a really bad sales day. By being firm and ready to leave at any moment without the item, I sometimes got as much as 80% discount. OF course, they still made money, just not as much, and I was ecstatic because I got a great buy on really nice things for my wife and sons. It truly was a case of "the early bird gets the worm!".

[@noraacosta77]

Thank you so much just for saying thank you to Nora. It made me feel special. My husband is born in Texas and no matter what he is a Cowboy fan. Looked following you. You are a good teacher for a reseller. God Bless you and your family.

[@robthagod4870]

I hate negotiating, but if they're close they have it priced low enough for me to make money, I'll usually ask for a lower price. If they have a high price on it I just say "Ok" or "let me think about it" and then pass.

[@erinbarclay5316]

I think you do you and I personally wouldn’t worry what other people think or say, every situation is different. I’m in Canada 🇨🇦 and there is rarely prices at yard sales here…. I’m always looking for a deal! ❤

[@Thierry-ck3fp]

🎧🤪🎮 Thank you so much for sharing ❤️˘◡˘❤️

[@antonyrivers]

Depends on if we are bundling a bunch of items or there is a big ticketed item we would like to cut the price. Since I accept offers on EBay and we sell 80% of our items from offers, I am not oposed to wheeling and dealing. I just won't usually offer $3 for a $5 item at a garage sale if that's the item we buy. If that makes any sense.

[@fourrosethrifters]

When I first started to watch you 3 yrs ago while I was learning, you spoke about haggling at that time, I posted here referencing another reseller, if it was $.50 he would offer $.25, it drove me insane, he was a bit much but I don’t think people realize until they are actually reselling the fees and work it actually takes to get an item to a buyer!! I’m no where near ruthless because of where I pick, I don’t go to many garage sales. This past summer at a garage sale I haggled from $100 to $50 and I’m so happy I did because the “brand new item” I purchased from this sweet little ole lady was not the item in the “sealed” box and it was broken!! I was out the $50 and the $38 shipping fee!!! since I am still learning, that was a hard hit for me, I now get the art of haggling 😅😅I get buyers who should get the golden awards for the way they haggle with me😂!! I’ve learned Haggling at yard sales church sales flea markets is the right of passage as a new reseller 😂

[@marilynmack6233]

Hi Kevin. That CARE thank you card depicts the shelter I volunteered at and helped financially to get built. Thanks for the donation? Marilyn

[@commonwealthflipper]

Awesome Marilyn. They sent a nice message

[@marilynmack6233]

No, Kevin, you are awesome!

[@dianem6951]

I don’t negotiate. However, once they tell me the price, I’ll stare at the item and think about it. You can tell if they’re willing to negotiate or not. During the neighborhood sales if I’m obviously thinking about it they’ll usually say they’ll take less. They’re not hard up for the money and they participate in the sale for fun. You can easily bulk up items to buy too. I don’t always buy the item when they say they’ll take less. I’m not experienced enough to know it’s reselling value. At least that’s the way it’s been where I live. Mostly you can get a better deal without saying a word. And I wasn’t even trying to.

[@101scetch]

Absolutely love your channel. I found it a couple of weeks ago and have enjoyed it ever since. Thank you for making these videos. They really brighten up my day. I can’t believe the cool stuff that you do it at yard sales and flea market in America. then again, I am a little bit biased because I love anything Americana. Especially anything to do with sports and Mancave stuff. Thank you for what you do. Blessings to you and your family from England.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thank you very much

[@LoriRustrom]

Kevin - I am up north and I love to have garage sales. We always price everything. A lot of times we will increaase the price because we will be haggled down. Love your show

[@whodidit99]

Can't pay asking price because we are taking a risk, and the seller inflates the price knowing that buyers will negotiate. My rule is the seller's real price is 1/2 of the asking price. Sometimes it's appropriate to hardball, other times it's not.

[@brendayankoski8325]

I negotiate for everything. I got our van cheaper, our 5th wheel our 1 ton truck PLUS almost all the estate and yard sale items I have to sell. Flea markets are meant to be negotiated, I think. When we sell, I set prices up, so I can suggest a bundle to get a better deal! I negotiate when I buy from ebay, and expect buyers to make me offers on my listings!

[@christinachappell8746]

I DREAM OF GEANIE. I would love to try this. Thanks!

[@adamveddern9186]

I dream of Genie. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@stevenguzman7735]

In my opinion when reselling sometimes things sit for months (they take up space in your listing quantity allotment. Storing items. 15-30% fee if promoting, shipping supplies, etc gotta buy cheap if your taking on that overheard

[@stevevash4772]

Personally I only negotiate if I am getting multiple items or if the seller makes a statement like “I’ll make you a good deal” or if they say “Make me an offer” or “what would you like to pay”. There has been times my unwillingness to ask for discounts went bad, I remember this one time at a Yardsale they had a lot of Nintendo stuff, consoles, games, good Pokémon ones and Mario, but the prices were a bit higher than I was comfortable with so I just started looking at other stuff, then someone offered them $50 for everything, they settled at $70, this was over $100 off the sticker prices, I totally would have paid $70 even $100, I wanted to say Hey I’ll do $80 but that would have been weird… So sometimes my unwillingness to negotiate hurts my business, no doubt.

[@seanmertens3049]

As a Antique and Flea market vendor. I always price my items higher then what I want. If I want $20 for a item in will price it at $30-25. I expect people to haggle over the price. That is what makes it fun

[@thetimelessrosevintage9963]

I don't try to haggle. I'm not saying if it came down to it I never would, but for now I love to help people out, so I feel like I'm contributing when I buy something. I even tell them to keep the change if it's 2.50, I round it up to 3 lol. (I know that does add up at the end of the day though)

[@deathpilepicker]

Always pay the asking price! Negotiating and lowballing is DESPICABLE! 😂

[@MariaPerez-or6rv]

😂😂😂😂

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol amen

[@danacunliff2618]

I Negotiate and I'm not a reseller. I find no problem with how you do it. I find it remarkable.

[@carlaspillers]

I dream of genie !! love your honesty and all the episodes

[@LifesasandybeachSandyOetzel]

I dream of genie. Love to get this. Would help a lot, since my store is smaller. It would help on buying it, dipping into my profit money.

[@PamelaReeves]

Being a former brick and mortar retailer, I find that most people have NO CLUE about marketing and the CO$T of doing business- even online!!

[@bowhunterwill]

I dream of Jeannie! Just like you said if BOTH parties are satisfied with the transaction then NOBODY should be criticizing. Just my opinion. 😊 Hopefully ill get to meet you if you are back in Florida in the future. Im a Webster regular.

[@cowboypatriot6052]

Respectable offers are determined by market type and buying situation. You can offer low at haggle markets, bid low at auctions, Best offer markets ect. The opposite is of course situations posted "all prices firm" and most formal year round businesses. I identify the market type and then the situation to see how much flexibility I have. Making an dedicated offer is sometimes better than throughing out the lowest number because educated offers convert to sales.

[@S.A.D.i.S.T.I.C]

always get the best deal, we are doing this as a business. businesses chase profit, its how we feed our families and support our lifestyles, We ruthless in these streets, and after all the seller can always say no. they are agreeing to sell it, not like we are holding a gun to their head.

[@Kristina-mm9ih]

I'm not ruthless, but I do try to get low prices. I hear this all the time as well. Are people not aware that the big businesses that they routinely shop at pay purchasing executives big money to find the best prices on their inventory? Why is it so wrong when small businesses do the same? Seems a little unfair to me.

[@teliesamann2302]

Yes I agree with you I love good deals

[@PodunkPicker]

Yes there is lots of work to list items and prepare items for sale online. There is also cost to sell the items online so you need to get items at a low cost as possible.

[@vickiolson1198]

I negotiate all of the time, even sometimes at goodwill, especially if I find a flaw. I can be pretty persuasive, having been a professional insurance salesperson back in the day. Knowing the proper language to use can be very helpful sometimes.

[@staceyhilton3671]

That bugs me to. It’s like “I just found this and I’m going to make 200 dollars but they want 8 dollars so I’m going to talk them down to 5”

[@sandylynn1912]

Mostly all these tubers do it and looks pathetic

[@adammonahan687]

Yeah something like that is just ridiculous but there's nothing wrong with trying to make a few extra bucks here and there. Resellers buy thousands of items a year. Save a buck each item snd that adds up

[@johnjeffreys6440]

I think as long as you tell them what you want to do with the item, and they agree, then it’s OK But I’m sure most of them would give you a dirty look

[@Kimberkruz92]

You have no idea how much work they put in. And for everything you make a good profit on you get items you loose or just sit and don’t sell like you hoped. It’s all worked out. If people want more than hold out and get what they want. No youtubers are mad when sellers say no.

[@LarkinsDeLaMare]

Lmao quit being soft . Business is business

[@cliffbone3430]

I always put an offer in unless the item is priced cheap enough I like to do bundles or multiple items buys to get a better price

[@ToyAddict]

I don't mind negotiating at all. A lot of sellers want to negotiate and love that part. My sister doesn't like to, be she likes to use coupons, so I tell her to use her coupons! She'll do it sometimes.

[@PodunkPicker]

I negotiate price at Garage Sales, Yard Sales, Estate Sales or any place I can haggle on the price. Many times items at sales in my area are good enough so you don't need to haggle. If prices are high at a sale I just leave because in my experience they will not negotiate on the price.

[@deec4963]

I Dream of Genie. Thanks for all the good content.

[@gemflipper]

Hi, I will always negotiate if I feel I need a better deal on the items I am going to resell. I will even negotiate at Goodwill. I think you put it correctly by associating it with someone who's going to a job and getting paid. Let's say they take an extra 5 to 10 minutes for lunch would you give that money back to your employer because technically you weren't working? if we're talking about being fair then anytime anybody is not working they should give that money back to their employer.

[@nancysnotions072]

I dream of Jeanie! And thank you for bringing back the country life/animal clips at the end of your episodes.

[@andysodyssey8174]

My uncle always said if the buyer agrees and the seller agrees it’s a fair deal no matter how much was saved or not saved . An example is me if I agree to something it’s because I’m willing to agree which means to me even if I sell at a loss it’s a fair deal and a win

[@andysodyssey8174]

Last thing I run a full scale business and as an owner I can tell you hands down the time and expense involved costs so when you just except something without thinking it through and getting the best deal it really does cost you . People do not understand and unless they are put in the same situation for themselves may never really grasp what it involves to provide a business or service to people to make a living.

[@donwarnick1089]

I even ask the managers at Goodwill and Salvation Army for a lower price it doesn’t hurt to ask. I’m not twisting anyone’s arm out there. Great find of the day Cutco pot and pan set they wanted $150 I got them for $125.

[@Chrissygil]

I dream of genie. Thanks Kevin for useful information you provide. It really makes a difference.

[@michellehughes4318]

What does I dream of Genie mean?

[@ratboy3383]

I haggle all the time. I’ve walked way over a $1 before. At the end of day it has to make sense to me or I don’t do it. Heck! I always list my stuff at OBO allowing myself a 20% buffer

[@Thehonkingtree]

I dream of Jeannie!!! Genie? lol I am a small time reseller wanting to grow my business, but in the middle of moving back to Kansas from Arkansas after a scare with cancer and double mastectomy, I have to get my reconstruction then I can move back to Kansas…where my family live… I am now , cancer free!! 🙏🏽 So, until then I am still going to sell on a smaller scale until I get my big storage unit…. and I may not be able to afford My Reseller Genie, but, I would love to give it a shot!!

[@nancysnotions072]

I am also in the south and if you find a yard sale with prices it's a surprise. So at a good sale it's make a pile and ask - what will you take for this. At a flea market it's a given that I'll at least ask if they will take less and I think sellers expect it. My husband is the haggle tooth and nail one - lol. We're all out here trying to make a dollar and I don't mind paying what they ask if it still leaves me room for a profit but I will also haggle a little. I'm a firm believer in it doesn't hurt to ask.

[@SerenitySharesStuff]

I don’t thrift where I can negotiate but I do know how. My best to you Kevin.

[@Jody-TripleJResellers]

I dream of genie. My thought is that the people selling the item can, and do, say no if they feel it's not a fair price. I mean that's how it works on eBay, I get a lowball offer then I either say no or counter. I'm sure most of the people complaining have made an offer on an item on eBay, really no difference than doing it at a garage sale. I do some negotiations, unless my son/reselling partner is with me, then I make him do it. He's more comfortable with it than I am. Getting better though.

[@GlassMountain4852]

Some individuals are very nieve or close-minded. It's like the Poskmark commercial here in Canada. "Pick an item, take a photo, upload, & make some money." I wish it was that simple. People don't think of reselling as a job & they have no clue what goes into it or what we put out in overhead, fees, & scammers. BTW Hi Kevin 😊 I'm a Canadian reseller & love your videos

[@jeanieolahful]

Years ago I bought a book at the Salvation Army for $1 and I sold it on eBay for over $1700. I did not go back to the Salvation Army.

[@cjdragonsplanet3509]

Gas and time to go to sale; paying for items; cleaning, research, photo, listing; sales, discounts; cost of boxes, bubble wrap, label printer etc.; going to post office to ship; eBay fees. It is not just the price of the item and I'm going to barter all day long.

[@heidicooper1590]

Love watching. Only problem is the picture is not very clear?

[@jeanieolahful]

It never hurts to ask, and sometimes it’s awesome!

[@fedsen]

I'll negotiate depending on the price. I'll figure out what I need to be at to make a profit and then decide if I need to find wiggle room on the price. It's really item by item. Sometimes at a sale you pay up on one item to try and get discounts on others (or bundle items). Reselling is going to involve haggling. But as some have said, just be polite and respectful.

[@johnjeffreys6440]

It's true because if you're going to ask for a lower price, then tell them you need to pay less to sell it for more on ebay. If we need to hide it, then it's not an ethical business IMO. If we did tell people hosting the yard sale etc, most of them would be insulted and offended IMO.

[@commonwealthflipper]

I tell people all the time. Rarely is this the case.

[@rojas82]

I always love a good deal, and before i ever started re selling i always negotiate on prices. And if the seller agrees then its all good.

[@karenzielke1350]

I would say that “I support my family from the profits of reselling. Profit is not made only in the selling, but in the buying. Both work together to support my family.” I Dream of Genie

[@cstorres8243]

I haggle for both personal use and business use items. I also enjoy haggling when I'm the seller at my own garage sale. The seller can always say no and I accept that decision with grace. It's part of the game.

[@marksprinkle]

When I'm buying an item to flip, my rule of thumb is to get it for 3-5 times lower than what I think it will sell for (hopefully 10x or more). If something is close, it's fair to ask for a discount to get it in that 3-5x range.

[@twolampsandamonkey5280]

I'm not ruthless, but I'm not afraid to negotiate either. If both parties agree, it's an ethical buy...just like you said!

[@rondafrancisco6970]

Most garage sales in Wyoming expect to negotiate. I always thought that it was part of the fun of having a garage sale. So, if your not suppose to negotiate then all the people that keep sending me offers on Ebay need to stop and just pay full price. They also need to stop using discount cards, senior discounts and any other discount card at stores. They would never give those up.

[@clairewhitlock-skinner1829]

Things have been slow for us over at The Eclectic Hive!

[@terriyoung2389]

IMO, I’m a reseller who utilizes the Goodwill Outlet so I’m paying by the pound. And I find great items to flip for pennies on the dollar, should I be paying more per pound or charging less because I got a deal? Further, I have an annual rummage sale. I love the folks who offer for items…I’m looking to move it out the door. I can refuse the offer.

[@J3Ramos23]

Is there anything to do if you dropped off your item to the post office but they did scan it until the next day, which resulted to eBay dinging your account for late shipment?

[@OriginalNethead]

Negotiation is just part of the game. I don't haggle an awful lot because if I'm looking at a tag sale item it's usually priced at pennies on the dollar to begin with, but I also don't do flea markets. (they're always on Sundays here, when I'm in church.) Estate sales are firm on the first day unless you're buying quantity. You have to know your prices and your expenses. (the usual rule of thumb is sale price = 1/3 to 1/4 resale price) Then again, there's good business and there's greedy. One local lady and her boyfriend are notorious, and none of the regulars has a kind word to say about either of them. That's no way to live.

[@onemanstrash8233]

12:10 Does anyone ask Walmart or StarBucks how much the pay for the item before THEY purchase it? I get so tickled at people who think you shouldn’t try to get the best price when you can! They obviously just don’t understand! Just my opinion!

[@juliem1869]

I Dream of Jeannie. I always negotiate prices. I don't see anything wrong with it. A lot of times people do not know what to ask. They just throw a price on it. Love your videos Kevin.

[@TheOldMansPicks]

I Dream of Jeannie and profits. Loved watching this show and your videos.

[@msunites2977]

Perspective. If I go to someones garage sale and they have things priced thats what I pay. Anything other than that its time for honesty, If I need barter with them I tell them I intend resell and I'll make an offer. Some people are fine with that others have told me to leave which is fine. You either have ethics or you dont and if you dont then dont fault others who dont and perhaps take advantage of you. At least that's how I think about it.

[@shoppingwithsheryl]

I am not a negotiator at all. In fact when I do yard sales, I have my price listed and when someone wants to offer me 1/2, I just raise the price on them. Some people are so nasty when they ask for a lower price, like the seller owes it to them. I have yet to see anyone at Lowes, Walmart or the grocery store negotiating every purchase with the checkout lady.

[@consciouspatriot4375]

I dream of Genie. Thanks!!

[@MichaelJosephLamb]

I don't aggressively claw out every dime. I am simply honest, blunt, and straight to the point, so as to not waste each other's time & energy. If I can't afford a seller's price (like really, like I don't have the funds, which where I am right now, every day), I make a low-ball offer. If they decline, no hard feelings, and I move on. If folks are going to complain or whine about what others do (or accomplish) when no actual harm has been caused, those folks are obviously not very happy with themselves or life or both. Not my problem. I am not defined by other people's opinions and beliefs. I have no issues maintaining certain boundaries, expectations, and priorities. Note, my involvement in this type of "stuff" is a little different. I may be termed a reseller, but in truth (at this point in time), I am simply liquidating my father's belongings to pay for my mom's living expenses. Sure, one or two items may get mixed in with his stuff, but my time/labor has value (no shame here). Now, when I eventually get rid of all his stuff, which could take another year or two even; even though he passed away in July of 2023, I will revisit the possibility of becoming a reseller. Like most folks, I already have three jobs, so I have no interest in getting a fourth job, BUT as I digest the content on a lot of folks' channels and assess my situation (and my mom; since she is my priority), I can see myself doing this "stuff" (reselling etc). I would seriously consider creating a side business in reselling. I always loved going to garage sales and flea markets. And I am a closet dumpster diver. I don't like to see stuff end up in the land fill, and if I see something that I can lawfully (w/o injuring someone else) make some extra money off, I will take the opportunity w/o hesitation.

[@danrasich1570]

Learned out by me at least most people are giving the stuff away. They did the work to have the garage sale or put it on Facebook marketplace and they don’t want to ship it so they’re really happy to get anything or they’re just gonna end up giving it to Good Will or one of the other thrift stores

[@spendingcents26150]

I negotiate for EVERYTHING, not just inventory. I am the original super couponer before it's was cool. I once walked into a Kmart and pushed hard enough to get a VCR that was too high for "this" customer to reach, at the cost of the lowest on sale deal. I still, to this day, save every penny. Where do you think Spending Cents came from? It's not about buying for Ebay.. lol

[@Aaramlias]

Tp be honest with what you have to pay in fees especially on Ebay .. you need to get items at the best price as you can. If you can get stuff for about 10 to 30 of what you're going to sell it for then you're doing good. At 50% or more many time you're losing money on the items. I have a price in mid for everything I want to buy and I either buy it at it's price or try to get the best deal as I can on it or I don't buy at all.

[@victorfrankenstein50202]

I only do this part-time, as I do hold a long time full time job, but my sales are always sporadic. I can sell 6 items in 2 days, then 3 more the next day, and then 3 weeks can pass before the next sale. I’m sure there are multiple reasons for this, like title, pricing, not listing consistently, etc. Luckily, my sales don’t mean much towards my household budget, but it still gets frustrating. What erks me the most is when eBay decides to delist one of my items, for some cock-a-mamy reason, while I see hundreds of ads for the very same item. What the hell is up with that?

[@ActingAFoolForYou]

I’m mostly a thrifter, but I haggle all the time and most of the time I get my way. When I worked for a retail garden center half the vendors we would wheel and deal with to get a better price. You can’t always do it but if you don’t even try it’s your loss.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Love your Tshirt.😊 Good morning to all of you!😊

[@christinesmith4177]

I absolutely negotiate especially when there is a group of items I want to pick up 15:28

[@donaldpearson5172]

If i know the value of item normally pay what their asking if we both can make a profit, yard sales are to clear clutter so good prices..

[@lindabenedict3795]

I like to get my items for as low as I can but I don't go crazy with the negotiating processs. The ones I don't like to deal with are those that start with "well, on Ebay this goes for XXX dollars". I want to say to them then why don't you take the time to take photos and type descriptions and sell on Ebay? They don't want to do the work but want Ebay prices. Those kinds of sales I usually turn around and leave.

[@jabusspires6506]

Yard Sales.... If I'm only buying 1 item, I typically pay the price if I think it is reasonable. Multiple items? I always try to get some discount. At Estate Sales, I often offer a price for the pile BEFORE they "ring it up".... Believe it or not, they often accept my offer just so they can get to the next customer. I don't care if people are critical of my methods. I don't tell THEM how to do THEIR jobs.

[@dcooper6708]

I dream of Genie. After trying to gather all the information I need for taxes. I really would like to try it.

[@DanInDemand]

I am too nervous to negotiate. When I go to a sale with my Mother she always gets on me. I’m still a few videos back but had to give you an early watch too. 🙃

[@commonwealthflipper]

Lol. Don’t be so soft Dan. 😉

[@christicrenshaw2772]

People dont consider the fees the platforms take and what it cost with packing material as well.

[@SavageBaller27]

I dream of genie!

[@jerrysmith3402]

I’m having a garage sale this Saturday. I have 25 cent items to a I-pad for $50. I love to buy at yard sales & have also flipped thru marketplace. My theory on selling is these are fair priced items so if your not interested in my asking price Well, move on😂.