I was brand new on eBay in 1999 and went to 2 auctions buying some great stuff to resell. I had everything ready, I thought, then listed about 150 items with great pictures and descriptions. It took one whole day, but I got them all in. Then my mistake, because I started them on one day, they all ended 7 days later with a bunch selling, 123 out of 150. I started getting payments in, mostly by money order in those days, but they all came in a hurry. Then I had to pack and ship all of them. I actually had to take a week vacation to get them all out. KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS. LOL

@kathlyn5807

4 ай бұрын

oh no, that's crazy :o But glad you were able to ship them

@togetherrrr

4 ай бұрын

now imaging having 5k items in your store )))

@motherrmae

3 ай бұрын

That's hilarious. But sucks at the same time. At least you got the money and vacation in to do all of it. Way to go! 🤙🏽

@Trendkilla333

18 күн бұрын

I guess that was a good problem to have tho! Haha

@swbottles

14 күн бұрын

Well that wouldn't happen these days. It used to be 80% of the stuff listed would sell, now 80% won't sell.

I didn't have any printer when I started and would use the qr code and have usps print them. After a month or two I started to hate waiting 20 min in line to get the labels (I live in a larger city). I bought a "broken" zebra thermal printer on ebay for like $35, adjusted the settings and got it working great. Then signed up for a UPS account and requested 10,000 shipping lables for free. My set up cost $35 and have been using it for 3 years.

When describing an item, I under sell and over deliver, and I always ship quickly. I have my handling time set to 3 days for a safety net because I have a full-time job, but I usually ship same day or next day. Those 2 things are what I get feedback on the most.

@jeffnorbert1871

Жыл бұрын

Same here and I never have any problems. 0% defect rate forever and 100% positive feedback. Not even a single neutral.

@LannieLord

7 ай бұрын

I do the same thing !

@MatneyResells

5 ай бұрын

i do the same exact thing!! i always ship before the 3rd day

Avoid returns by being honest about your listings and not completely fixing up your photos to make the item look better. Take pride in packaging your item and prepare it as you would want to receive it like. Also, my rule of thumb when buying from second hand stores is: only buy it if you would buy it to give to your best friend. Dont persuade yourself into thinking you can clean it or fix it because you will waste time and not make much profit. So if it looks good enough to give to a friend as a gift then its good enough to try and sell. Good luck my friends ❤

@ambassador724

6 ай бұрын

yep it's pretty damn simple - I've had one return out of 1,500 completed sales and only one negative strike.

@nancybruns9057

5 ай бұрын

great advice! the best Ive heard of abuy feedback

@ironman2326

4 ай бұрын

I got a discontinued Swiss Army Knife from a tag store that they marked for $7. They typically go from $25-over $100 depending on the condition. Well it was filthy. I cleaned it up and it sold for $79.99 on ebay.

@dwightrenfield2241

Ай бұрын

Description accuracy is KEY! That, and using photos of the actual item you are selling (NOT a stock photo) will save you a lot of headaches.

@quiltedbrownie

18 күн бұрын

There are plenty of things we can find that if we’re willing to put in a bit of TLC or repair will sell for good money. It depends on the seller & their preference + business model. Even damaged, broken or incomplete items sell for good money. To each their own - there’s no blanket policy that’s 100% for all.

I am a reseller and I only use my cellphone and I print all my labels off at post office from QR codes. It's free. You save on ink, labels, and printer.

@chUBER_cam

3 ай бұрын

Same man

@StevenHeaston

3 ай бұрын

I live in the boonies so the post office is a trek! I save gas money shipping from home.

@AMBELLINA77

2 ай бұрын

I never even thought of doing this to save on the overhead, and I go inside the post office with every shipment. Thank you.

@kellishadmani196

Ай бұрын

I do the same I find it more convenient

@WaverlyGiftsandMore

Ай бұрын

Do you use the kiosk?

I think it is funny when I read "never worn" BUT they show a picture of them with them having it on. Great information!

@runningfortheking

Жыл бұрын

Brand new, only used twice.😂

@endlessglizzys_.0233

10 ай бұрын

​@@runningforthekingYes 😂that's funny when they say that.

@dianepritchard7215

8 ай бұрын

YES YES YES

@Undisclosed_FBI

8 ай бұрын

In that case store that offer fitting room should be considered used or preowned clothing lmao

@amandaurb337

7 ай бұрын

​@Undisclosed_FBI agreed. Let's say you get a gift, it's too small/big/not your style and you know this b/c u tried it on...as well as the people at the store who tried it on. But it's still got tags, never left the house, was only worn to try on.... I wouldn't be mad. That is certainly not used. Who know how many people tried it on in the store. Wash your stuff regardless if your buying clothing. ❤

I always get the eBay/USPS QR code on my phone and let the post office print it. It's a free service and you don't need to have a printer and the cost of labels or ink to deal with. Just be sure to write the name or zip+4 code on the package so you don't mix up your labels.

@BastetNoodles

4 ай бұрын

I'm a postal clerk, and I just love those QR codes! Easier/quicker for me...and, I assume, sellers also. So many people who print their own labels don't attach them to the package properly (i.e. scotch taping 2 sides), so this way also ensures they'll stay on thru shipping!

@felipesl8228

Ай бұрын

How do you get that QR code for ships?

Amen to all 10 points. The one I like the most is "don't let fear drive your business decisions". I build loss into my eBay business even though I do this part-time. Expect it, refund it, move on. It's not worth worrying over! Amazing video!!

@alancooper4255

10 ай бұрын

I agree been selling on eBay 23 years mostly successfully, the attempted scam is definitely the biggest hurdle to overcome. Great video, thanks for making it.

@onetrues3978

7 ай бұрын

Is there any way to prevent receiving empty tracked boxes back?

@vamp-revamp3376

5 ай бұрын

@@onetrues3978 I film myself (with a date stamp) opening return boxes. Of course, people will say that videos and date stamps can be faked, but it will go a long way towards your case when fighting with eBay about it. (I also film the packaging and boxing of more expensive items when I'm shipping them out.)

One thing that I think has changed since you started is label printers. For $80 on Amazon I got a device that connects to my cell phone via bluetooth and prints peel and stick shipping labels 4x6 for less than 10 cents each (buying them in small quantities much cheaper in larger batches) and NEVER needs ink. Even at only a couple of sales a day, at the rate my ink jet was chewing through ink cartridges, this thing will pay for itself in less than 60 days. And it reduced the time and hassle factor of doing by about 10 minutes per label.

@Roger-iv4cj

4 ай бұрын

Which printer is it? Thanks!

@mpcking82

3 ай бұрын

Hey which one is it?

I started thinking that something was wrong and thought it was eBay. I started watching you and others that sell every day. Changed my mind quick!

I still use my cell phone and ink jet printer and have for going on 25 years of selling on eBay ... it works for me and have over 11,000 feedback so I sell alot

@whiteyfisk9769

4 ай бұрын

Do you get scammed very often on returned empty boxes??

I'm pretty sure I've made almost every one of the mistakes you talked about. I've been reselling a lot of years but only on Ebay for 6 months. It's people like you guys who have shown me how to do this and I appreciate your knowledge. Thanks

I set a free Styrofoam cooler I had in my garage on its side for my photos of medium to small items. It takes fantastic white background photos. Thanks for the info!

@sharongaller7644

5 ай бұрын

What do you use for lighting? 23:52

@BenMcMillian-ib9jy

Ай бұрын

I’m for sure gonna do that. If it’s not a reflection it’s my shadow when I’m taking pictures.

One quick note on keeping inventory. You don’t have the custom sku field as and option in your listings if you don’t have a store subscription. Instead at the bottom of your description you could always put something like Inventory:XYZ. That way you will still have it written in the actual listing and it will make it easier to find things as your inventory grows. Lonnie uses a perfect example when he says that in the beginning you will remember where you put every single item but after a while of listing more and more it will no longer be easy to figure out where you put everything. Hope that helps.

@MRFXPLAYAZ2007

10 ай бұрын

You do in the UK

@matthewwhitt9398

10 ай бұрын

I don’t have the store anymore, and maybe that’s the difference, but I do have the custom SKU. Maybe it’s because I use to pay for a store a couple of years ago, I don’t know but it’s on the bottom of the Item Description tab and shows up on the feed.

@patriciacrowley1102

10 ай бұрын

I don't have a store but I have the custom sku in my item specifics now, and I use my phone.

@sunnyross8689

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! That’s a great tip because I don’t have a store yet!

A few weeks ago I saw a man in a post office realize that an item he sold was going to cost over $100 to ship, which by his reaction was more than he sold it for. He was having a melt down.

Taking good photos is so key. Too often I see a seller write "see photos for condition." That's typically ok, but if the photos are crap, I'm going to assume there's something wrong that I can't see.

@ginaaugusto3667

9 ай бұрын

absolutely! And if you don't want to take some well spent time, even a few minutes, to endorse your product and yourself, frankly you don't deserve to win! I certainly wouldn't buy anything if I saw that Line. No matter how much I may have been interested in the product. That one line says ALL; " I want your money, but YOU have to work for it. I don't care about You, Your time is not important to me. I don't have time to help you. "I like being broke and unlikeable" lol

12 years selling on ebay and guilty of almost all mistakes mentioned. Except misrepensation. Great video!

Great vid guys! One more general point - sellers should not be afraid to learn new things and revise their strategies. Be flexible, be smart, don't be afraid to buy things that need to be researched. How many times have you two shown the Ebay reseller community of the great opportunities there are to make big profits on things that take a little work and research? Christmas animatronics, Italian cookbooks, Walmart pins, and now EVEN NUTCRACKERS that you are selling long before Christmas! Lonnie and Candice are great role models for us all to emulate!

I just discovered you guys and I am so happy to subscribe! You both are so down-to-earth and easy to watch and super nice too! I've been selling on eBay for almost 20 years and I so appreciate how you described being honest in your listings & photos! I always say "imagine you're the buyer, how would you want to be treated" and you guys nailed it 100% ! I think all sellers should start out on eBay as buyers so they will learn Jesus' advice - "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"..........Thank you for an excellent video and I am so excited to watch more! God bless you both!😊😊

With regard to a budget option for a light box, I have used a piece of poster board and put it on top of my stove and the overhead light from the stove works great! I’ve also used a couple of white trash bags and taped them up instead of poster board.

You guys are so blunt and it comes from a place of love. It shows. I absolutely enjoyed this.

Great video. Spot on tips. I find that good descriptions (pointing out condition issues multiple times) & really good packaging are the two best ways to avoid unhappy buyers. My pet peeve are sellers who don't specifically mention any condition issues, but instead just say "See photos for condition". A). Many times pics aren't good enough for that. B. ) Not everyone is shopping on a device that allows them to really zoom in on photos. C.) Some people have vision issues that make playing "Eye Spy" with Ebay pics more difficult. If there's an issue, definitely get pics of it, but take a minute to mention it in the Condition Box as well.

I was a powerseller, back around 2002-2004ish. Sold on ebay almost full time and now I'm just a part timer. I really on resell if I can make a barrel of money. My friend I ship him equipment to Canada from the here in the states. He's impressed that I can pack stuff beautifully, and get 10lbs of stuff in a 4lb bag and it's packed for war. That's Experience.. HAHAHA

I’ve been part-time selling for two years but recently stepped up to selling more hoping to supplement my income more. I don’t plan on quitting my job, I’m an ER and ICU nurse, but I do plan on using eBay to pay our car payment and vacation. This is a great video! Especially shipping and item descriptions. Ultimately, if you exaggerate your item, it’ll result in not only a loss of immediate money but also your rating which I believe will move you down the sellers list. My suggestion, and this was my mistake, is that when you start, start with being organized. (Edit: as I was typing this they started talking about this! Lol) I made this mistake but it catches up as you start to get more items and more orders. Then it’s very difficult. I’ve spent many wasted hours reorganizing when I should have just started off slower but more organized.

@belindamiller6349

10 ай бұрын

Hi sister. I'm a ER nurse trying to escape nursing. Wish you well.

Thought this was brilliant. This applies to everyone globally and I’m in the UK. I started my eBay as a hobby a few months ago so consider myself new to the idea. The only thing I would add is that I always post/ship using a ‘tracker’ service, most people are genuine and honest but you’ll always get the odd one whose not so I cover myself and my buyer. Good selling.

@Alpha-ms9nj

3 ай бұрын

Good call on that, Insurance is a good idea as well for pricier items.

Something that happened to me ONCE was a return on a piece of equipment. When I received back from the buyer it was obvious that they swapped parts out. So they scammed me to fix their broken unit.

@peterlepore2726

4 ай бұрын

e bay never backs seller im thru with e bay

@nikkinik4188

12 күн бұрын

​@@peterlepore2726Wrong! I had girl sell me shoes that had an inflated shipping price ($12 just shipping for a pair of sandals two states away) & I sent them back the day after I bought them because they made my feet make weird sounds when I walked & because I sent back as "I don't like them" vs "defective item" she was allowed to keep my $12 shipping & I only got partially refunded after the return shipping on top of that! So I paid $40, returned, & received $21. Ebay sided with this scammer seller! I also sell a small amt on ebay & I would have refunded the buyer the entire amount because that's just common decency.

Thanks for that! My favorite.....number 10 THIS DRIVES ME CRAZY!! PEOPLE ALWAYS COMPLAINING ABOUT SLOW SALES. Finally, someone said it, Thank you!!

I’m excited to get started! I’m happy to say I’ve already followed so much of your advice. I have the basics, but nothing crazy (printer, laptop, phone camera, ordered boxes from USPS and set up an account). I have a stockpile of boxes and bubble wrap, and I’ve been studying videos like crazy! I really appreciate people like you who are willing to share your experience and mistakes to those of us starting out. Definitely some great advice here! I’m subscribing so I can learn more! Thanks, guys!

Wow! I am so glad I found you guys. What a resource! I am excited to watch a lot more of your videos. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to be of service.

You hit the nail on the head on every single one of these points. I wish you had put this video out 3 years ago lol, but there is something about learning those lessons the hard way

What a timely video. I have been reselling on different platforms for about 15 years. All of these points are valid, especially the inventory system one. There is nothing like trying to find a product that you were sure you knew where it was. And your inventory system will probably evolve with your business,

This is a VERY GOOD video. Newbies really need this kind of help. I SO appreciate your sincerity and your kindness and your genuine eagerness to be helpful. Your good hearts are very visible, and appreciated. Thank you!!!

So helpful! I'm so glad I found your you-tube channel. So far, the best advice by FAR of all the you tube resellers I've watched. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge!

As always…great video and so informative!😃 You two are spot on in my opinion on your list. Thank you for your content.

Great video. I wasn't expecting it to be so great! Thanks to you 2 for sharing!

My number one mistake that new sellers make, and why so many quit after a couple of months, is not having a clear understanding of costs. It is way too easy to be mislead into believing you are making a profit when you are actually sustaining a loss overall. Buy for £1, sell for £3--"Hurrah! Look at me, I've tripled my money!". Deduct eBay fees, cost of goods, packing materials, postage, fuel for the trips to buy the item, post the item, ink for your printer... suddenly the profit has disappeared. Add (or subtract!) the cost of items bought that are faulty or simply don't sell and new sellers can quickly find their business sinking. Often the reality only hits home when they notice that the start up pot of cash they had has dwindled rather than grown and they are having to dip into their income from the 'day job' to cover fees or shipping. While it is far too time consuming when (or if) the business starts to grow, it is worthwhile for at least the first few months to keep a very detailed record of income and expenditure right down to individual items. Keeping a grip on costs isn't just a problem for new resellers, major corporations can find it difficult too. A fairly well known tale here in the UK goes back to the 1960s, when the UK was still a major car manufacturer. An iconic vehicle of that period was the Mini--a very compact low cost car that captured the imagination and became the trendy fun thing to drive. Only after the car had been on the market for some years did the manufacturer realise they hadn't done their sums right and were losing money on every car sold... Count the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves. As a bonus, keeping good records will also make it a lot easier when it comes to dealing with the taxman. Remember that losses can be written off against income elsewhere!

This is the Lonnie I like to tune into, the educator, the what sold are okay but these teachable segments are so helpful

This was really helpful for me. Thank you so much for posting.

Great practical tips! Thanks launching my store within a week.

This is probably one of the best and informative videos I’ve seen by far! You guys covered everything and in detail. Much appreciated ❤👍🏻

Such sound advice. A must watch for any old & new reseller.

Lonnie & Candice...this is an amazing video!! Great tips!! Thanks so much & happy selling! ❤❤

I’ve been part time reseller for about 5 years, these are genuine very true and great points ! Also learned a few things myself. Thanks !

Thanks guys!! I really appreciate the info!!

So great to see and hear you folks again. Lost you during Covid (my fault).Always so helpful. Thank you for bringing real and sharing the nuts and bolts of what you do. Looking forward to more soon.

This video is a must for all eBay sellers new and seasoned. Very useful! TY❤

Thank You so much for your input. Listening and learning.

Experienced seller here 👋, all great points here people, Lonny and Candice know what they're talking about. I wouldl like to add to buying shipping supplies like bubblewrap for example. Think about it this way if you dont want to spend $50, $60, $100 on that bubble wrap and boxes. If you have a $40 order and you pack it like crap and it gets to the customer broken well now you have to refund those $40 plus the shipping fee. Those $40 would have paid for the entire roll or rolls of bubblewrap

Thanks for your realistic help. So helpful and you two are so down to earth i really enjoyed this video.

Best advice for newbies I’ve seen. Thank you!

Great stuff. I would also add that when doing “Sell Similar” to make sure the original listing contains correct info. Thanks for the content!

I have to say, THANK YOU. I love this video you teach me so much. I waste so much time screening videos that take so long to get to the point. And I love how you not only GET TO THE POINT but you selected the right topics to address. I would love to see something on eBay promotions and using the settings of the listing. Than you.

I love the way you describe everything! I definitely want to learn more!

I agree with 99% of everything you said but I have sales only one time a month for about 48 hours. Zero dead and no views after that. I suspected something other than my items and listings was at work. Yesterday my friend tried to find my store as a buyer. It took us 30 minutes of trial and error to finally get her to see my store on her laptop. She buys on Ebay all the time and is experienced in looking at stores. I plan to call Ebay as this may be part of my visibility problem. Even I sometimes have a problem finding my own store on line. I

Best video I saw in a while. Just Subscribed. Thank you for this push I needed.

That’s a powerful list for resellers to expand to a more professional mindset 👌👌Thanks guys ❤😊

Accountability, that’s very true! As a reseller on eBay i agree 💯%, been selling random stuff here and there since 2012. And just recently started a small business, and inventory is very true and making sure you take good pictures and describe accurately 🤙🏽

Lonnie, I really like your new haircut and beard trim. I suggest that you prepack all those nutcrackers. It will protect them from dust and chips. You will be able to stack them up. You will be so glad that you did when the busy Christmas season arrives and you sell many each day. You and Candace made a great buy on those nutcrackers. Thanks for the informative videos.

You are blessed to have each other and kind to help others. I had a friend who sold on EBAY and before she listed anything, she would photo it, number it, wrap it to mail and do the same with all new items. Then she would list them and when she got an order, she would just have to put on the buyers address and send. I need to increase my income but I am childless, elderly, ill, alone and my 2024 Social Security income went up $44 but my Medicare premium went uo $25 and Healthcare Medicare Insurance went up $300. I do not watch TV or have any social media and only recently purchased on EBAY. Every purchase was A-OK. But I think becoming a seller would be too hard. Thanks for being caring people.

This is very helpful thank you both so much have a great Friday

i am a new eBay seller, seller of rocks i pick up off the ground and therefore most ebay advise videos do not apply but yours did and i thank you, i like you guys and i hope i'm as successful as you have become.

Hello 👋 to my favorite power couple. I just love,love,love your videos and as always this is a goodie. And yes 👍🏾 I’ve came across almost all of these things resailing on EBAY but as you said don’t let that get in the way of your success. Thank You 😊 for showing me how to grow my EBAY BUSINESS.

I really enjoyed your video. I am a new eBay reseller and y’all have helped me immensely. I appreciate you so very much. You have helped me more than any other channel.

Lonnie/Candice, this is an awesome video. You have helped my confidence because I'm pretty much doing what you recommend. You two are awesome. Thank you.

Thank you for the honest advice. Greatly appreciate it.

Very good points. The eBay scammers are there, having experienced a couple myself, but completely agree with not letting that fear stop you from having a great business!

Great Video! Very informative! Straight to the point and “Wrapping the item in Newspaper 😮😅” Presentation is Important!! 👍🏽Thanks for sharing

You guys made many great points. I've been on eBay since 1998 and I see many people make these mistakes. As far as shipping goes, I also use Pirate Ship to save on USPS and UPS shipping. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

@victormiranda4664

10 ай бұрын

I find eBay having the same rates as pirate ship 🤷‍♂️

@jmeredithD2

10 ай бұрын

how do you figure shipping cost/weight before shipping? How do you figure shipping not knowing where it may ship to? that s what I struggle with

@victormiranda4664

10 ай бұрын

@@jmeredithD2 it’s usually around the same amount, what’s more important is the weight

@Purple0planet

10 ай бұрын

Hello, I was wondering do you offer free shipping also? Does that help the item sell quicker?

@phoenixashes2021

3 ай бұрын

Pirate ship is amazing. You can link all selling platforms to it and it instantly downloads all orders and it’s cheaper

Really good advice and reminders for anyone selling on Ebay. Great video!

I've been re selling for a few years now. It is always a good refresher to hear these tips. Agree! Be accurate, undersle, overdeliver. Another tip: respond to potential buyers' questions professionally and within reasonable time. And yo avoid questions: take your time with the descriptions, measurements, pictures.

Great video! Very solid tips! Thank you!

Thanks so much for the tips. This has been really helpful!!!

All 10 points where spot on ❤ my weakness is paying more for shipping and not posting as much but thanks to you and other resellers I got a great stock pile waiting for me to list 😅

@MovinOn2222

Жыл бұрын

I think a bit of a stock pile is necessary for winter when no garage sales, illness keeps you from going out, not finding good inventory…

I'm a new reseller and I don't skimp on packaging,ever. To me that's the best insurance I can buy to get my items to my buyers safely. And my feedback reflects it also.

This is the BEST info I’ve seen! Thank you!

Enjoy seeing you both thank you for all your info you put out there you guys are really awesome blessings always

Thank You’ll for the advice and information 😊

Nice advice. Own your mistakes and failures & and success. 100% agree

Wow! Great video. You took us to church! Thank you for the content. I love the husband-and-wife team-up.

eBay sells is just like life. It’s all up to you. Quality items that people want or need, priced right, and shipped quickly and securely. Agree that we cannot point the finger at others. Very good video.

Mistake one, joining eBay in the first place

This is my first time coming across you guys on you tube. But I love the butt kicking lol. Great advice. Thank you so much

Really enjoy these types of videos from you. Please do more.

thanks for the this piece of content out...great stuff!!!! you should once in awhile do a top ten bad buys

Excellent video! Thanks for the info.

Nice video, thanks! I'm just starting out on this reselling/business owning journey and some of these were things I were thinking about, I appreciate the confirmation :)

Great video! Really helpful, thank you!

Thank you for the help. There were things I needed to hear.

I love that blue! Your hair color is VIBRANT!❤

Tip 1) Keep the overhead low!!! If its not selling, *clearance* gets the job done

Very helpful thank you, you explained things that others don't

I’m new at this and this is a GREAT video. Thanks so much!

Awesome video, thanks for all the tips it will really help me get started.

I am glad I came across this video, great stuff! Thank you for sharing so many helpful, tips and tricks! :-) Happy selling!

When we started we had 3 tubs A,B,C. I was just selling stuff around the house. Then I found myself at thrift stores and yardsales with 100 listings. I watched many of y’all’s videos paused and studied your shelves. Ended up buying a 12X20 building and set my shelves up just like y’all’s. It works great and we appreciate y’all knowledge so much.

Thanks so for the returns film the unpacking LOL a lot of good tips thanks

Thanks so much for the great advice! Just watched on tv, but dud want to come on and say, THANKS!

Great information. Love the sign Beanie Baby Blvd and the one below it.

Love this even as a long time reseller we all beed to be reminded ❤

Great information! I'm going to try an EBay store soon.