I don't usually buy from people with stock photos because the ones I have bought from were just drop shipping. I want to support people who have done the work to obtain the item.
I love hearing that the fundamentals can lead to success. My model is VERY different. I sell from my RV, so I try to source only high sell-through items that can generate maximum profit and my niche is men's clothing since it stores so compactly.
@@WiKiDMANE We are in some spots long enough to have our returns forwarded to us. It's very challenging to manage our inventory and we're still very new to this; we're just coming up on 90 days.
Awesome video. I have been watching your videos for the last year. Almost hit $10k in sales within 5 months. Went from 0 feedback to 73 feedback 100% sold over 200 items and got top rated. I am going to work extra hard this year.
I've followed the suggestions from various people about titles, yet, when I do comps research, the titles of the items that sell for the most tend to not follow any of those suggestions! The "quality" of the title seems to depend on the category from what I've seen.
Hi Chris. Interesting what you say about using stock photos. Even though I'm a regular viewer, I only sell new items; my eBay is an adjunct to my business. I find almost everything you say applies pretty well. Back to stock photos. In my new item case I think the stock photos are the way to go. I have encountered problems selling new items with custom photos where the product IP owners have terminated listings claiming that the item is not licenced. They are quick to take down a listing and very slow to follow up, despite the product being completely legit with purchase receipt from licenced producer. Happy New Year! Regards, Andy
Mr. Refinement is especially right about not using stock photos. When I buy on ebay I absolutely have to see a good photo of what I am buying. If I detect a stock photo, that is a huge red flag about why they won't show me the actual photo and I immediately move on. If there is a listing that has multiple of a used item, then I can't be sure the one I receive will be the one in the photo so I move on. The one I receive could actually be better than the one in the listing photo, but I won't take the risk that it will be worse. To me the actual photos are critical. I interpret anything less as likely disappointment and possible scam. Originally ebay didn't host photos. You had to do it yourself with links or use a third party. ebay recognized photos are a critical part of their system so took responsibility for managing them. Stock photos poison the ebay system and reduce the credibility of actual photos.
I use very few item specifics. I use the specifics a reasonable buyer should expect. It doesn't appear to be hurting my sales. Example; I have a part with an item number that fits a specific item number only. It doesn't need the length, shape or the "brightness" of the light. You can't put a square peg into a round hole and expect it to work. Whoever designed the dropdowns has no real life experience. I refuse to go down their rabbit hole trying to appease their twisted sense of humor or lack of knowledge.
@@TheThriftingGoomba Yep. My sales took off after I saif "Eff" the blue dot. It doesn't really matter and seems to actually lower sales. There are several other factors to sales than the item specifics. Filling them out takes too much time and might even make it more difficult for buyers to find your listing. I only fill out the relevant ones. On categories like CDs, I only fill out the required ones which seems to be the norm for most sellers in that category.
How do you treat new/sealed Electronics like video games? if you sell new/sealed video games and have a 30 day refund policy its a problem because if they are opened or used at all, I have to refund entire purchase price to customer and end up with an opened video game that is only like 1/5th the value it can be sold for now.
This is a good information but I have a question I cannot find answer anywhere. What about buying things in garage/yard sales with cash. What kind of proof we need for IRS? Is making a spreadsheet or notes on paper enough? I hope you can make video about this in depth. Thank you.
I’m wondering why you do a 60 day return policy. It surely would not take someone 60 days to find out if an item fits properly or they just don’t like it or they think the color is different than what was shown on the computer screen etc.
I was fascinated that Mr. Refinement prices his items so they sell within a year. That is really long term thinking. I expected a faster turnover than that.
@@dailyrefinement Thanks. That's how I've been doing it just wanted to hear your opinion. Thanks for all the content. Definitely a one of a kind channel.
Can we say it a little louder for the people in the back? YOUR PRICES ARE PROBABLY TOO HIGH. I can stand the "But I can get $10 more if I wait". Absolutely, but you can sell it in 1/4 the time for $10 less and sell 4 items for a little less profit instead of 1 in the same time!
I see the same problem slightly differently. ebay is now filled with items that are way overpriced that no one would buy. But when you do a search they spam up the results making it hard to find what you want. Even though those items aren't price competitive, it still hurts the sellers that don't overprice by obscuring their items.
@@drwisdom1 I don't worry about that as much. As long as I'm top rated plus on the listing, and priced correctly, I'll usually sell my items. We're in a "sort low to high, then scroll" society for the most part.
I don't usually buy from people with stock photos because the ones I have bought from were just drop shipping. I want to support people who have done the work to obtain the item.
I love hearing that the fundamentals can lead to success. My model is VERY different. I sell from my RV, so I try to source only high sell-through items that can generate maximum profit and my niche is men's clothing since it stores so compactly.
I’d love to chat about that model
Amazing! How do you handle returns? I imagine it's tough if you're mobile/ traveling, hitting thrifts & yard sales around the nation.
@@WiKiDMANE We are in some spots long enough to have our returns forwarded to us. It's very challenging to manage our inventory and we're still very new to this; we're just coming up on 90 days.
@@dailyrefinement I would, too! Let me know how you'd like me to contact you. Bear in mind I'm an utter newbie.
Awesome video. I have been watching your videos for the last year. Almost hit $10k in sales within 5 months. Went from 0 feedback to 73 feedback 100% sold over 200 items and got top rated. I am going to work extra hard this year.
Awesome job!
Go Go Go
I've followed the suggestions from various people about titles, yet, when I do comps research, the titles of the items that sell for the most tend to not follow any of those suggestions! The "quality" of the title seems to depend on the category from what I've seen.
All I have to say is “YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!” If only I had a few good men to run my eBay store.
This is all the info you need. Best video hands down!
Thank You!
Thank you Chris! All these new item specifics are driving me nuts!! You’re helping me understand it better now.
1st 4 words...great reminder
Hi Chris. Interesting what you say about using stock photos. Even though I'm a regular viewer, I only sell new items; my eBay is an adjunct to my business. I find almost everything you say applies pretty well.
Back to stock photos. In my new item case I think the stock photos are the way to go. I have encountered problems selling new items with custom photos where the product IP owners have terminated listings claiming that the item is not licenced.
They are quick to take down a listing and very slow to follow up, despite the product being completely legit with purchase receipt from licenced producer.
Happy New Year!
Regards, Andy
I will watch this one again soon.
great video.. I have been incorporating many of your tips and my sales are up 50%!
Damn. Let’s go!
Mr. Refinement is especially right about not using stock photos. When I buy on ebay I absolutely have to see a good photo of what I am buying. If I detect a stock photo, that is a huge red flag about why they won't show me the actual photo and I immediately move on. If there is a listing that has multiple of a used item, then I can't be sure the one I receive will be the one in the photo so I move on. The one I receive could actually be better than the one in the listing photo, but I won't take the risk that it will be worse. To me the actual photos are critical. I interpret anything less as likely disappointment and possible scam.
Originally ebay didn't host photos. You had to do it yourself with links or use a third party. ebay recognized photos are a critical part of their system so took responsibility for managing them. Stock photos poison the ebay system and reduce the credibility of actual photos.
truth! be humble and learn from those who are already successful, watch more daily refinement , it will help you if you execute what is suggested
I use very few item specifics.
I use the specifics a reasonable buyer should expect.
It doesn't appear to be hurting my sales.
Example;
I have a part with an item number that fits a specific item number only. It doesn't need the length, shape or the "brightness" of the light. You can't put a square peg into a round hole and expect it to work.
Whoever designed the dropdowns has no real life experience.
I refuse to go down their rabbit hole trying to appease their twisted sense of humor or lack of knowledge.
I agree. I used to waste a lot of time filling out specifics. I fill in enough, but not too many.
Some of the item specifics can't be answered so you won't get the coveted blue dot.
@@TheThriftingGoomba Yep. My sales took off after I saif "Eff" the blue dot. It doesn't really matter and seems to actually lower sales. There are several other factors to sales than the item specifics. Filling them out takes too much time and might even make it more difficult for buyers to find your listing. I only fill out the relevant ones. On categories like CDs, I only fill out the required ones which seems to be the norm for most sellers in that category.
@@ljwhitmire200 I've started to do the same.
I can always count on 10K to keep it real. 💯
"WOW" wicked awsome content , thank you . You the man one hundred grand . ill be joining soon . thanks again and have a good day.
Great new editing on your vids!
Thank You!
Excellently presented, 🤙
very helpful… thank you
Thank you Chris another great video 👍👍👍
Thank you for the great content!
How do you treat new/sealed Electronics like video games? if you sell new/sealed video games and have a 30 day refund policy its a problem because if they are opened or used at all, I have to refund entire purchase price to customer and end up with an opened video game that is only like 1/5th the value it can be sold for now.
Thank you as always
Nice tips! Did my very first video on "how not to sell computer parts on ebay" just today!
Nice!
You rock
Another great one! Thanks Chris 🔥👍
This is a good information but I have a question I cannot find answer anywhere. What about buying things in garage/yard sales with cash. What kind of proof we need for IRS? Is making a spreadsheet or notes on paper enough? I hope you can make video about this in depth. Thank you.
That is answered all the time, you just record it and make a handmade receipt
Wish had someone experienced as you are in vintage jewelry :)
We have a jewelry call in our mentorship with experts!
How to get to that?
@@cakidias1646 Join our group! You'll get all of the information you need once you're in. :)
@@WiKiDMANE will do that!Thank yoi
awesome video
Those are fire
Fiyah!
Thank u
Welcome
Vintage or Antique at the end?
I’m wondering why you do a 60 day return policy. It surely would not take someone 60 days to find out if an item fits properly or they just don’t like it or they think the color is different than what was shown on the computer screen etc.
other people don't, that's the main reason
I was fascinated that Mr. Refinement prices his items so they sell within a year. That is really long term thinking. I expected a faster turnover than that.
Chris how are you fitting 30 items in your boxes. I have the same dimensions and maxed out at 20 items
I imagine each box varies, but they can fit "up to" 30 pending what you store in it. 30 shirts? No problem.
Great video. Great information. Off topic tho where do you get your storage bags? Hope that’s ok to ask here?
Chris if you have a really weak unknown brand would you still put it in the beginning?
Probably not if it doesn’t rank or search
@@dailyrefinement Thanks. That's how I've been doing it just wanted to hear your opinion. Thanks for all the content. Definitely a one of a kind channel.
Great question, I thought about that too. I guess that's when 'stronger' keywords come into play.
Can you be successful without allowing returns?
Definitely
You click-baited me in but the video was good quality so I guess it's ok.
Welcome to RUclips
Can we say it a little louder for the people in the back? YOUR PRICES ARE PROBABLY TOO HIGH. I can stand the "But I can get $10 more if I wait". Absolutely, but you can sell it in 1/4 the time for $10 less and sell 4 items for a little less profit instead of 1 in the same time!
I see the same problem slightly differently. ebay is now filled with items that are way overpriced that no one would buy. But when you do a search they spam up the results making it hard to find what you want. Even though those items aren't price competitive, it still hurts the sellers that don't overprice by obscuring their items.
@@drwisdom1 I don't worry about that as much. As long as I'm top rated plus on the listing, and priced correctly, I'll usually sell my items. We're in a "sort low to high, then scroll" society for the most part.
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Every reseller I follow are all making videos about "truths" this week...
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