I hope this series helps as many people as possible 😊 thank you for the support!

Enjoying your EBAY for beginners series. I recently retired after 25 years with the same company. Decided to try my hand at something new. Was feeling a little overwhelmed but watching your videos has really helped. Thanks to you and your wife.

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Awesome! Congrats on your retirement, I feel like reselling is the perfect transition for retirement.

I'm far from a beginner, 25 years, but I seem to learn something from every one of your videos last video I learned about the big Hangar that was really cool thank you Ryan

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

Happy to help! We’re the same way, there’s always so much to learn, it’s an ever changing landscape

So very helpful! It is clear you are a top notch seller and obviously a very good teacher who has a heart to help new beginners and I cannot thank you enough!

Thank you! You have been a tremendous help today~ I have been away from ebay for 4-5 years, and I was scared to try and list somethiong! You have taught me so much! I love all of your videos and will continue to Watch and Like!

Excellent! Thank you for taking time to be thorough.

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

Wow, Ryan, this was a super awesome video! I am only a once in a while reseller, selling off my collections, but I feel like I’m prepared to go full-time now, if I wanted to. Not many resellers will take the time to teach the shipping part of the business & I think that’s the most confusing and challenging part of the equation to most people. It’s super cool that you took the time to make this video for your subscribers. You & Allison are good people 😊❤

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Thank you for saying that :) happy it was helpful!

Thanks for these videos I'm going to try to start putting it on E-bay

Thank you so very much for showing us the actual way to use eBay shipping site!!!

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

I do appreciate your knowledge and your time putting out these vids

Dude this type of video brings back memories. I remember being brand new and stumbling onto your “how to” videos. Super helpful and it’s smart yall still remake these.

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

Always new people jumping in! I feel like more and more people could use the extra cash and if we can help them, that’s what I’m going for! Thanks for watching for so long by the way :)

Thank you again for this. Greatly appreciated!

Thank so so much for this series of videos I know you probably get hard of answering these questions over and over and I’m sure you’ll have to make new updated videos from time to time but I appreciate all the time you’ve taken. I’ve learned so much from the last couple days of watching your videos so nice to know and I especially love the shipping one..

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

Awe yay 😁 this makes me very happy, I make these videos to help so comments like this mean the world to me.

Thank You For This Amazing Series!

Can you breakdown thought process when buying? What to pick up or not. Business model as to what ROI you expect. Also, brands to buy. All things great for this series.

Thank you for doing this.. a lot of resellers won’t do this for their followers.❤

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Happy to do it :) doing our best to give back for all the support over the years

Another great how to vid - thank you ⚡⚡⚡

This video was a much needed refresher. Thank you!

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome video thanks

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

No problem 😌

Wow I remember these videos! Thanks for going step by step for the new sellers. It really helps. Here’s an idea for shipping 2.0 how to make a frank-n-box? Love you guys. See you in the discord!

Honestly super helpful, thank you!

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you Ryan

Great video! Thanks for the info! One question I have heard new sellers ask about is, "Where is the Custom Sku option?" Most of us know, but some don't. Not meaning to critique your already Great Video, it is just something I have come across quite often! Thanks again Ryan! I can't wait for the next video!

Thank you for your sharing I would like to start my own small business for selling clothes online but I don’t know how to start it.

another good video- next time can you show how to select the setting options for the label to print on the thermal printer

I was waiting for this video!

So much awesome and super useful information. Excited for the next video. I took notes 4 separate times. Thanks Ryan.

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

:) happy to help! thank you for the kind feedback

Thank you Ryan! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experiences! : )

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

happy to help!

Thank you for the video! In your video, you mentioned to have viewer possible video suggestions. I think having one on how to successfully source at garage sales like brands to look for, how to know quality items, etc. Thank you!

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Great idea :)

Even though Ive been doing this awhile, I keep learning new things from this series. Thanks!

Love this channel!

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

Thank you :)

Very good video. Your doing a good deed dude.

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

Thank you :) just trying to help as much as I can

Excellent, thorough presentation; thank you! I like the way you're going thru step by step! Recently new sub; looking forward to this series! 💯

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

Awesome :) thank you for the feedback and welcome to the channel

These videos couldn’t have come at a better time!!! I have been selling on Mercari for close to 5 years now and have been wanting to also sell on EBay but it’s just felt so confusing and overwhelming to me. Your videos have definitely helped me understand the process better!!! Thank you!!! I have a question tho, when I list an item on my phone it asks for so much info, I didn’t see it doing that to u when u used your computer…is it safe to say that listing on the computer is a bit easier and not so tedious as using you phone?? Thanks again for creating this series of super helpful information ☺️

My new favorite channel

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 thank you!

I have been following you guys for at least 6 years and it's always a pleasure to see what you come up with. Thanks for the educational videos. I followed your videos throughout my eBay path and much appreciated. Someday hopefully I'll be able to make one of your inventory classes. Thanks a million

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

:) thank you for still being here! That means a lot to us

Thank you so much. I have one question. If you choose cheaper shipping after the fact, how did the buyer know the shipping cost at the time of purchase?

If you guys don't like dealing with boxes, I ship baseball hats in poly bags, but only if I have some air pillows available. usually 2 in back & 2 around brim b4 wrapping. never had any damage complaints : )

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Ehhh, I still highly recommend not shipping hats in bags for anyone reading this comment. I’d be pretty upset if I bought a hat and it was shipped in a bag.

Great help with this video as I am just getting started. How do you decide when to use a priority mail over a regular box? Also when do you decide as a new seller to pay for ebay subscriptions vs selling for free no subscriptions and what are the benefits using their subscriptions

Series is great... Q: When just starting up should someone sign up for a storefront plan or just start selling on my ebay?

I thought that Raymarine item was a small TV with sneakers on the bottom. 😂

Hi, thank you so much for making great videos. Well I'm a new seller and I'm struggling with the banding account so if you don't mind can you make one video about banding account please 🙏

Thanks for all the fine info. I have a different type question. If a seller shows a certain amount previously sold, is there a place or way to tell what they sold for. Thanks again. Your knowledge and help is appreciated.

Hey ralli roots can you give advice on things like taxes, and whether or not to get a business license/ what type of business ect.

Do you then physically take your items to the post office and also do you just take the hit on shipping or is that factored in

What items would you look for if you are just starting out doing this? I want to get into this but it seems overwhelming with what to look for and what to buy starting out. Also having the capital to get started.

Hey love the video and content. Just had a question on how do you ship your higher end vintage tee. Any tee over $100+ should you ship with priority mail or usps ground ? And should I just ship it in a poly mailer or a shirt box since the buyer are paying a lot for the tee ? Thank you

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

Hi there, with anything over $100 on eBay we’re typically shipping priority with signature confirmation.

@SoNnyhOLLAhOLLa

23 күн бұрын

Sounds good. Really appreciate it !!

great video. how do you delete alaska, hawaii, and puerto rico? since those areas will be much higher in shipping...

@RALLIROOTS

21 күн бұрын

You can exclude locations when you create your shipping policy

How do you know what amount of postage to add to the listing?

I really enjoyed your explanation of shipping. But one thing I would like for someone to go over is how do you know what to charge for shipping like does it matter how much something weighs or how big the package is? If a package is 1 lb but it's only 4 x 4 x 4 is that cheaper than a package that is 1 lb that is 8 x 8 x 8? also at what point would I want to use the USPS Priority Shipping? How do you know if that would be cheaper than paying for the shipping label

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

It does matter yes :) shipping prices from the different suppliers vary from day-to-day, so you have to constantly check what the best option is. Which is why I gave the example that most resellers use of just doing a flat rate shipping based on a range of weight. What we found in the current market is USPS ground advantage is going to be your best bet for most items followed by UPS for larger, heavier items.

@boogerhooks

22 күн бұрын

Larger packages at the same weight will be more expensive. The carriers call it "dimensional weight" I generally use Priority Mail when the flat rate packaging is cheaper than USPS Ground Advantage or item value is over $100. When you input your package weight and dimensions ebay generates a list of services/prices for the buyer's address. Just pick what makes sense for your item.

@amyhoerner8054

20 күн бұрын

​@@RALLIROOTSthank you for that explanation. I would still like for you to do a very in-depth video on shipping. Like setting up a shipping policy what is a basic rate for different items and how would you know? Shipping is the one thing that I am not sure of at this point I pretty much am sending everything I sell by ground Advantage because it's just easier that way. But I've also found sales where I charged way too much for shipping and I know it cost me sales. Again thank you so very much for all you're doing

@RALLIROOTS I have a question I desperately need your pro advice…out of all the resellers, y’all are my go to for everything! Question: What’s your opinion on taking photos outside in the sunlight versus my shadow box lights. I only have 2 of the inside lights and I don’t know how or where to place them to get ultimate photos for listings that will catch a viewers attention? Thank you so much. 😊

@RALLIROOTS

15 күн бұрын

Great question! Soooo we love natural light photography. I feel with clothing in particular people want to know what the item is going to look like outside. If Florida wasn't so hot and rainy we'd probably set up a booth in the sun :)

If we don't have products what should i do please tell us details...

So since you’re using eBays mailing system how do you pay for that shipping ? Is it automatically deducted by eBay when customer pays?

When you list a product, should eBay promote it or not? I mean for those who are at the beginning

So you show things like "shipping profile" among other things. Are these sections reserved for eBay stores only? I've been a casual reseller for a year now. Maybe 50-75 sales and I haven't seen some of these sections at all

Hi-Just starting out doing this and I’m wondering can I do all of this through the app on my phone because I don’t currently have a PC? Would everything work the same as far as buying labels etc. Thanks 🙂

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

You can, you’d need a mobile printer

@jsnavely2648

22 күн бұрын

@@RALLIROOTS great. I appreciate it thank you!

On the purse I would have cut the box down to make it less tall then 9 " and put packing paper in it to keep buyer from cutting the item when they open it .I also write on teh box do not cut too deep just cut tape LOL . Just because I am selling my old stuff does not mean I still do not love them

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Might have saved a little bit, shipping was close and cheap already tho

shipping policy is just for sellers who have ebay stores? I can not afford an ebay store

So question. Does ebay tell you how much the shipping cost will be or do you have to figure that out yourself before listing?

@RALLIROOTS

19 күн бұрын

You have to figure it out

@sheplaysharmonica

19 күн бұрын

@@RALLIROOTS thanks

So when you listed those items how did you know what weight & dimensions to put on the listing when you didn’t know what box you would be using? Or weight of the item boxed up?

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

We didn’t. We do free shipping. If you’re doing calculated shipping make sure to put those dimensions in.

@staciemj74

23 күн бұрын

@@RALLIROOTS That makes sense, I just sold my first item last night and chose calculated shipping.

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

@@staciemj74 hey!!! Congrats on your first sale! Onwards and upwards!

Do you pay or shipping? Or how does that work on ebay?

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

You pay when you purchase the label

How do you control your inventory from sitting in a box unsold for months? Before eBay went with automatic relist after 30 days I would use the relist to make any changes to the listing that might improve the chances for a sale. Now that items are automatically relisted I’ve found items on my shelves that have not sold for months. Do you have any control for a larger inventory with 2000+ listings to prevent that? Thanks! Love your content!

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

Great question :) We run sales, we end and relist sometimes and we send offers daily. On items that have been sitting for a while we’ll just run a low price 7 day auction to clear them out, but the biggest thing is we check the sell through rate before buying an item, we always look for a 40%+ sell through rate. Items sold / active items listed = STR

@Antiqueexcavator

22 күн бұрын

@@RALLIROOTS Thank you. That helps with most but the specific problem I have is items buried in my bins, that I’ve basically forgot were even there, that keep relisting without selling. Before eBay went with auto relist this wasn’t an issue as all unsold items would have to be manually relisted giving me the opportunity to make any necessary changes (lower price, better title, etc) and then relist. I was wondering if you have/had a similar issue and how you possibly resolved it.

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

@@Antiqueexcavator how long are we talking? You can still see when an item is about to get relisted (sort by ending soonest) and uou can see how long it’s been listed in totality. You can end the item manually and make the necessary changes, but if your pics, titles & prices are good and the item is sitting for years it was probably not the best of buys to begin with and it might be time to liquidate or donate.

@Antiqueexcavator

22 күн бұрын

@@RALLIROOTS I’ll start checking my listings more often using your suggestion. Much appreciated!! I love following your success! You guys are an amazing couple!

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

@@Antiqueexcavatorthank you 😊♥️

On that purse, you weighed it at 4.5 ounces. But you typed in 3.5 ounces. So will the post office charge you more when they receive it?

@RALLIROOTS

23 күн бұрын

I think you saw that wrong :) purse was 3lbs 4.3oz and I paid eBay for 3lbs 5oz. That being said, the price more than likely would’ve been the same for up to 3lbs 11oz

@staciemj74

23 күн бұрын

@@RALLIROOTS Ok thank you!

@boogerhooks

22 күн бұрын

Ebay shipping rates for packages OVER 1lb are calculated by the pound, not the ounce. You'll pay the same price for 2lb 1oz, or 3lb 0oz.

@RALLIROOTS

22 күн бұрын

@@boogerhooks Correct :)

breakables: I bunble wrap teh item Place in a box surrounded by more packing materials then wrap that box in bubble wrap and the place in the larger shipping box surrounded by more packing materials peanuts, , air packs, styrofoam . I was told it must have at least 2 " all around the breakable item from the outside shipping bos to be protected by insurance from usps , I also take photos of all my items with buyers label in each picture and at each stage of packing and I take photos at the post office with my item ..I also take photos with a ruler to show it is 2 inches from the outside box and I take one more photo at the post office showing what the box looked like when I left it at the post office. and fragile written all over the shipping box or fragile stickers but I can not afford those

I have also been thinking that resellers like lsome older YT resellers since they are toward the end of their working life ( and they have a savings or significant other who pays the bills ) that they are just trying to MAKE a lot of money like they just need to show on paper that they made 1000000.00 that year so that they can retire at a higher SS .. I was told by an accountant your SS retirement is based on your last 20 years of your working life. Creative accounting ???maybe ?

ebay keeps changing my priority to ground advantage ... I only have those free usps boxes , I can not have in my house a million different size boxes fire hazard plus no room . very frustrating when ebay does that I had to cancel an item that had 2 bids on it I wanted to try auction for a change and I started my item off at .99 cents it has 2 bids on it when I noticed ebay changed the shipping to ground advantage very frustrating .. I had to cancel the item that was 3 pounds and breakable because I only had priority boxes ,,I filled out all the boxes in shipping for the box I had and weight. After all my packing materials shipping my item would have been 3 pounds . Now I am afraid of selling on ebay if they keep changing my shipping from priority to ground advantage . I will never use ground advantage because all I have room for are the free usps boxes.