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@@armyman3666 Armed with an eBay app, I think it's just as friendly as any other niche. I started doing antique books with zero training and have done pretty well for myself! :)
Bubble wrap and poly bags for single books. Only use boxes for sets. If it's not a set go for bubble wrap around the book and poly bag. For the sake of sales make handling time 1 day if possible. I have tried 3 days, no go lol.
I HATE when sellers use poly bags to ship books. They get damaged almost every time. And many sellers will offer "free" shipping but the buyer pays shipping for returns so they end up going into the recycle bin because it costs more to return them in many cases. At least the bubble mailers offer a little extra protection.
@@recordsgeek they don't get damaged at all if you bubble wrap them right. I been doing it for years. Never had anyone complain about the shipping. If it's over $50 book. Of course place it's in A box with bubble wrap.
@@LevelSmackcom oh I didn't realize you were doing both. I've had several that use just a really thin poly bag (some I honestly thought were cheap trash bags).
@@TheUsedBookGuy You are so awesome Mile. Always willing to help. I have been extremely behind with both Amazon (5 boxes of books not shipped off to Amazon yet), and lots of eBay inventory sitting around too. Watching this video has helped and I plan to get back at it ASAP! I needed to hear and watch this video. Thank you, my friend! 👊
Started selling items from around the house using a hall closet for inventory storage with 1 day handling. Grown since. Currently have storage off site (business expense) and now have 2 day handling which saves me from having to go everyday. So far same percentage of sales. I’ll stay part time reselling for now as I enjoy my career.
Always enjoy and learn from you videos. What software, other than Scoutly, do you use? Thanks for the positive example your represent for us resellers!
@@TheUsedBookGuy Yeah, I'm thankful that most (if not all) of the sellers around me haven't caught on yet. (And there are thousands of book sellers local to me!)
Thanks! I think I have enough info to start selling on ebay. I like what you said in another video about only selling at least "Good" condition items on Amazon FBA, which probably helps keep your feedback and returns down on that platform as well... Because ebay gives you a chance to provide more detailed condition description as well as take pictures.... Is it worth selling some "Acceptable" quality stuff on ebay (with appropriate pictures and description of course), or it's not really worth the risk? There's a lot of items that are profitable on Amazon but the quality isn't up to the "Good" standard and I'm wondering if there is value in selling them on ebay instead.
I agree. I have a small eBay store & I don’t put that much time in but I make several hundred a month working very little. Doubling my listings and hours this month though I want to hit 1k.
Can you talk about your used books more, As I did'nt think they sold on ebay that much, But I'm from the uk so it Maybe different, I've subbed and Liked, Thanks for Sharing xx
The only books that really sell on eBay are pre ISBN so 1972 and earlier. Every book I have listed on eBay has no barcode. 95% of used media on eBay is not worth selling when you factor in everything. If I was to have an eBay only store I would focus on maybe a certain type of book say trade paperbacks from early 70s 80s. I appreciate the support as well.
Don't forget that if you have an EBay store you get a quarterly credit to use for shipping supplies. I get $50/quarter. Get those 9x6 bubble mailers and the next size up. You can always cover the EBay logo with your shipping label if you want to use them for Amazon Merchant Fulfilled. I usually do 1 business day and offer 30 day returns to keep Top Rated Seller status.
@@TheUsedBookGuy the basic store gets you $25/quarter. I have a premium store and it gets $50/quarter. If you choose the annual subscription it is a lowered monthly cost - and they bill you monthly for 12 months. It also increases the amount of free listings each month.
@@recordsgeek Appreciate the info, I looked I am a newbie starter store so nothing for me lol. I dont list enough to upgrade on eBay buy definitely worth it if you have the stuff to list!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy I am still debating on making the move to Amazon since I am strictly media. I hate that Ebay is a race to the bottom for prices. I actually just ending nearly 200 listings on Ebay and will just keep them in my Shopify store only.
@@recordsgeek Shopify is where the money is with small fees. Figure out ways to drive traffic. Amazon is better than eBay but it's the same crap race to the bottom.
1K a month on eBay is easy, everyone! You can do it! :) It's a great compliment to Amazon selling or you can go 100 percent eBay like crazy people like me! Hahaha
Love this video. I have so much to say haha. First off our numbers are like exactly switched which is funny. Second. I've delt with more customers on Amazon than ebay this year, (remember the doctor dentist haha). Draft bank is great advice. I do this when going on vacation. Over the years I've personally learned that ebay is so so easy and super forgiving. The last thing I'll say is if you're not selling on both ebay and Amazon you're just missing out on money. If you're cool with that, cool with me, I'll make it haha.
That is crazy right we are running opposite on platforms!! I have had multiple headaches on eBay vs Amazon so far this year but it's whatever. I think people make eBay into something a lot harder than it needs to be.
@@TheUsedBookGuy Agreed. People just do that. I remember when I was gonna try to start Amazon and it was just horror films on RUclips about how bad it is and scary and blah blah, now I'm like yeah okay.....
@@pineywoodspicker Reselling has become a trend. Everyone wants the nicest prettiest things for their business when it makes them no money. So much nonsense going on that you can't even take some of these reselling channels seriously.....
Hey Mike! Do you list on eBay from your phone on desktop? I currently take photos with phone, then airdrop photos to iMac and list from iMac. I’m looking for fastest method to list on eBay. Amazon does have me spoiled with listing, which makes it difficult for me to remain active on eBay. 🤦♀️
Well how you model your business which is smart because most book sellers don't go for the antique stuff Amazon is useless. Like you said in your videos there is so much money to be made with antique books on eBay. I personally never even bothered with antique books until a few months ago I can't imagine how much money I passed up lol
3 day handling on eBay has treated me well. Since you have the weekends it gives tons of wiggle room! Since I'm dealing with media mail, the extra time doesn't do much.
Make your 10 listings on the day you set aside for the task, but instead of saving them as drafts, save each one scheduled for a different day of the week. Presto, one listing going live per day without even turning on your phone or 'puter. Also, there are some benefits to an eBay store but my wife and I keep a couple hundred active listings and make over $1k per month without any store ... who needs the monthly fees?
Your right fba definitely makes you lazy. Huge reason why i haven't tried ebay. Another is pricing. I get seeing what something has sold for. My question is how do you come up with shipping? Is it separate or baked into selling price? I don’t really see anyone talking about the details with ebay. Is there additional software like it is with ebay and if so what?
Just the eBay app I do free shipping on everything bake it into price. That makes it as hassle free as your possibly can. eBay app just scan or search and you can filter to sold listings. Unfortunately no easy way other than that!!
Fantastic info as usual. I don't havecan ebay store but I do list. Any advantages to having one? Also, as far as not listing anything under $20, is there a way you can determine what you buy on the run or is it just stop and check sold comps (the old fashioned way)?
Old fashioned way unfortunately but you will develop an eye for items for eBay. I just list as well I don't think a store on eBay matters honestly. I use the free listings every month. Old fashioned way can make you decent money especially if you are getting items in bulk.
Really enjoying your content mate! One question, do you think I should be able to sell on eBay US using an eBay Uk account if I use a prep center as address for the good location and source books from the US only? What would be the downside of this? Thanks!
For eBay I think it would be tough finding a prep center especially at scale that will store all of your listed items and have an inventory system in place so when something sells they know where to find it. It's great outside the box thinking you would probably be better off finding a larger eBay book seller in the US and maybe work out a commission type deal. Most prep centers just prep and send it away and if they are fulfilling sellers orders it is multiple quantity of the same item not 2,000 different books. Hope that makes sense!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy Thank for clarifying! So it seems that the only viable solution would be through Amazon fba, but I have heard that they are not accepting new books sellers at the moment? I remember that a few years ago eBay was experimenting with something similar to fba, so that never worked out?
Check out the new EBay International Shipping option they are just rolling out. I'm not sure if/when it will roll out in the UK but it could be a game changer to reduces shipping cost to the US.
Sorry if you went over in another video, but how do you handle bookkeeping for keeping track of costs for tax purposes? Do you do it yourself or do you use a service?
I still think there is value to the platform you just need to sell desirable items and rock bottom prices to make it anywhere. Unfortunately all of my sales come through best offers anymore, no shopper on that platform wants to spend money!
Appreciate this lol you are the 2nd person telling me bubble boy!! I definitely will order from there when my roll runs out!! Appreciate you looking out for me!!
I sold a $125.00 item on Ebay a few weeks back,...shipped it 1st class,...the post office lost the package,...so I lost $125.00,...so please make sure to mail out expensive items using PRIORITY MAIL(then you are insured up to $100.00),...I screwed up.
I reserve eBay for books that are more vintage/antique or half sets. I found 12 volumes of a book set (out of 23). Paid $8 but couldn’t really list it appropriately on Amazon. On eBay I should be able to get $80-120 ish for it. I also use eBay for the odd unique finds while I am at a thrift store.
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Got the storage unit going!!!! The cats are going to miss the inventory!
Gotta keep the mess out the apartment or Deb will make me move into the storage unit!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy Sleeping with your inventory isn't as bad as you think.
Yes! Antique books for the win with eBay!!!
I sell antiques a lot easier than newer books on eBay, personally.
Yeah but with antique books you really need to know what you are doing, not beginner friendly I guess.
@@armyman3666 Armed with an eBay app, I think it's just as friendly as any other niche. I started doing antique books with zero training and have done pretty well for myself! :)
Bubble wrap and poly bags for single books. Only use boxes for sets. If it's not a set go for bubble wrap around the book and poly bag. For the sake of sales make handling time 1 day if possible. I have tried 3 days, no go lol.
Good insight here with the 3 days. I currently am at 2 it's crazy Amazon has created this monster of people expecting things next day!!
I HATE when sellers use poly bags to ship books. They get damaged almost every time. And many sellers will offer "free" shipping but the buyer pays shipping for returns so they end up going into the recycle bin because it costs more to return them in many cases. At least the bubble mailers offer a little extra protection.
@@recordsgeek they don't get damaged at all if you bubble wrap them right. I been doing it for years. Never had anyone complain about the shipping. If it's over $50 book. Of course place it's in A box with bubble wrap.
@@LevelSmackcom oh I didn't realize you were doing both. I've had several that use just a really thin poly bag (some I honestly thought were cheap trash bags).
I'm sending all of my media in bubble mailers. Unless it's a set. Haven't had a complaint yet. What A Time Saver!
It changes the game honestly. So much easier and saves so much time!! I'm pist I didn't think of it earlier lol
@@TheUsedBookGuy You are so awesome Mile. Always willing to help. I have been extremely behind with both Amazon (5 boxes of books not shipped off to Amazon yet), and lots of eBay inventory sitting around too. Watching this video has helped and I plan to get back at it ASAP! I needed to hear and watch this video. Thank you, my friend! 👊
@@TiffanyNib Just make it painless no rushing!!
Real, useable info as always! Thank you.
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Started selling items from around the house using a hall closet for inventory storage with 1 day handling. Grown since. Currently have storage off site (business expense) and now have 2 day handling which saves me from having to go everyday. So far same percentage of sales. I’ll stay part time reselling for now as I enjoy my career.
Yayayaya 2 day handling for the win 1 day handling is crazy life!! Nothing wrong with keeping the side hustle part time!
Always enjoy and learn from you videos. What software, other than Scoutly, do you use? Thanks for the positive example your represent for us resellers!
Appreciate it!! I use Scoutly, Repriceit, Scanlister for my Amazon business!!
Yep! I've got a minimum too! I avoid stuff under 15 like the plague. Shoot for a minimum of 40 per book now.
Yeah you have a crazy ASP. With numbers like that you don't need the volume and can focus on the better higher quality books!
@@TheUsedBookGuy Yeah, I'm thankful that most (if not all) of the sellers around me haven't caught on yet. (And there are thousands of book sellers local to me!)
Thanks! I think I have enough info to start selling on ebay. I like what you said in another video about only selling at least "Good" condition items on Amazon FBA, which probably helps keep your feedback and returns down on that platform as well...
Because ebay gives you a chance to provide more detailed condition description as well as take pictures.... Is it worth selling some "Acceptable" quality stuff on ebay (with appropriate pictures and description of course), or it's not really worth the risk? There's a lot of items that are profitable on Amazon but the quality isn't up to the "Good" standard and I'm wondering if there is value in selling them on ebay instead.
Definitely I sell beat up books on ebay all the time youd be suprised!!
I agree. I have a small eBay store & I don’t put that much time in but I make several hundred a month working very little. Doubling my listings and hours this month though I want to hit 1k.
Love hearing this!! Keep it quick and easy!!
Can you talk about your used books more, As I did'nt think they sold on ebay that much, But I'm from the uk so it Maybe different, I've subbed and Liked, Thanks for Sharing xx
The only books that really sell on eBay are pre ISBN so 1972 and earlier. Every book I have listed on eBay has no barcode. 95% of used media on eBay is not worth selling when you factor in everything. If I was to have an eBay only store I would focus on maybe a certain type of book say trade paperbacks from early 70s 80s. I appreciate the support as well.
Don't forget that if you have an EBay store you get a quarterly credit to use for shipping supplies. I get $50/quarter. Get those 9x6 bubble mailers and the next size up. You can always cover the EBay logo with your shipping label if you want to use them for Amazon Merchant Fulfilled. I usually do 1 business day and offer 30 day returns to keep Top Rated Seller status.
Yep!! What level store do you need for the shipping credit again? I know I don't get any with the starter store.
@@TheUsedBookGuy the basic store gets you $25/quarter. I have a premium store and it gets $50/quarter. If you choose the annual subscription it is a lowered monthly cost - and they bill you monthly for 12 months. It also increases the amount of free listings each month.
@@recordsgeek Appreciate the info, I looked I am a newbie starter store so nothing for me lol. I dont list enough to upgrade on eBay buy definitely worth it if you have the stuff to list!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy I am still debating on making the move to Amazon since I am strictly media. I hate that Ebay is a race to the bottom for prices. I actually just ending nearly 200 listings on Ebay and will just keep them in my Shopify store only.
@@recordsgeek Shopify is where the money is with small fees. Figure out ways to drive traffic. Amazon is better than eBay but it's the same crap race to the bottom.
For bubble wrap check American bubble boy, it's way cheaper than Walmart.
I have heard of this awhile ago thanks for the reminder I definitely am going to look into this!!
1K a month on eBay is easy, everyone! You can do it! :)
It's a great compliment to Amazon selling or you can go 100 percent eBay like crazy people like me! Hahaha
Love this video. I have so much to say haha. First off our numbers are like exactly switched which is funny. Second. I've delt with more customers on Amazon than ebay this year, (remember the doctor dentist haha). Draft bank is great advice. I do this when going on vacation. Over the years I've personally learned that ebay is so so easy and super forgiving. The last thing I'll say is if you're not selling on both ebay and Amazon you're just missing out on money. If you're cool with that, cool with me, I'll make it haha.
That is crazy right we are running opposite on platforms!! I have had multiple headaches on eBay vs Amazon so far this year but it's whatever. I think people make eBay into something a lot harder than it needs to be.
@@TheUsedBookGuy Agreed. People just do that. I remember when I was gonna try to start Amazon and it was just horror films on RUclips about how bad it is and scary and blah blah, now I'm like yeah okay.....
@@pineywoodspicker Reselling has become a trend. Everyone wants the nicest prettiest things for their business when it makes them no money. So much nonsense going on that you can't even take some of these reselling channels seriously.....
Hey Mike! Do you list on eBay from your phone on desktop? I currently take photos with phone, then airdrop photos to iMac and list from iMac. I’m looking for fastest method to list on eBay. Amazon does have me spoiled with listing, which makes it difficult for me to remain active on eBay. 🤦♀️
Nananana your working to hard. I list everything right from phone have 0 issues doing this. Cut out the air drop and knock them listings out!!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy I thought I was making the process too long! Thanks so much! 👊
Lol Amazon does spoil you, for sure.
They also charge ya for that privilege! Big time! (FBA fees scared me off, personally.)
Well how you model your business which is smart because most book sellers don't go for the antique stuff Amazon is useless. Like you said in your videos there is so much money to be made with antique books on eBay. I personally never even bothered with antique books until a few months ago I can't imagine how much money I passed up lol
@@TheUsedBookGuy Absolutely!
Since I got my start as just an Amazon seller I didn't pay them much heed either. And then I saw the light. Lol
3 day handling on eBay has treated me well. Since you have the weekends it gives tons of wiggle room!
Since I'm dealing with media mail, the extra time doesn't do much.
Make your 10 listings on the day you set aside for the task, but instead of saving them as drafts, save each one scheduled for a different day of the week. Presto, one listing going live per day without even turning on your phone or 'puter. Also, there are some benefits to an eBay store but my wife and I keep a couple hundred active listings and make over $1k per month without any store ... who needs the monthly fees?
Yep scheduling is even better!! Everything to make things simple I am in the same boat as yall!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy doesn't EBay charge for scheduled listings or is that just for auctions? I was thinking it was something like $.10/listing.
@@recordsgeek Nope free now with winter update!!
Your right fba definitely makes you lazy. Huge reason why i haven't tried ebay. Another is pricing. I get seeing what something has sold for. My question is how do you come up with shipping? Is it separate or baked into selling price? I don’t really see anyone talking about the details with ebay. Is there additional software like it is with ebay and if so what?
Just the eBay app I do free shipping on everything bake it into price. That makes it as hassle free as your possibly can. eBay app just scan or search and you can filter to sold listings. Unfortunately no easy way other than that!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy thanks bruth! Idk about anyone else. But thanks for getting back to me in a timely fashion as usual.
@@trixplease1871 No problem!! 🐈⬛🍕
@@TheUsedBookGuy are you offering returns? If so, make sure to select the option of the buyer pays for return shipping. That will save you some money.
Hello, what do you use to ship items out of USPS walkthrough or created ship labels online or home adapter ship machine? thx
I print labels at home off my Dymo but any home printer will work!
You can also take your phone and get a QR code and USPS will print label there for you!
Fantastic info as usual. I don't havecan ebay store but I do list. Any advantages to having one? Also, as far as not listing anything under $20, is there a way you can determine what you buy on the run or is it just stop and check sold comps (the old fashioned way)?
Old fashioned way unfortunately but you will develop an eye for items for eBay. I just list as well I don't think a store on eBay matters honestly. I use the free listings every month. Old fashioned way can make you decent money especially if you are getting items in bulk.
@@TheUsedBookGuy thanks for getting back to me!
@@ReelyboredJon
Do you know that you can get the bubble wrap for free in USPS
How teach me your ways!!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy l going to leave you the link on discord 🙏
@@Dannyfba Appreciate you!!
How?
Really enjoying your content mate!
One question, do you think I should be able to sell on eBay US using an eBay Uk account if I use a prep center as address for the good location and source books from the US only?
What would be the downside of this? Thanks!
For eBay I think it would be tough finding a prep center especially at scale that will store all of your listed items and have an inventory system in place so when something sells they know where to find it. It's great outside the box thinking you would probably be better off finding a larger eBay book seller in the US and maybe work out a commission type deal. Most prep centers just prep and send it away and if they are fulfilling sellers orders it is multiple quantity of the same item not 2,000 different books. Hope that makes sense!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy Thank for clarifying! So it seems that the only viable solution would be through Amazon fba, but I have heard that they are not accepting new books sellers at the moment?
I remember that a few years ago eBay was experimenting with something similar to fba, so that never worked out?
@@armyman3666 Correct it's just a Q4 thing and should be lifted in next month or so.
Check out the new EBay International Shipping option they are just rolling out. I'm not sure if/when it will roll out in the UK but it could be a game changer to reduces shipping cost to the US.
Sorry if you went over in another video, but how do you handle bookkeeping for keeping track of costs for tax purposes? Do you do it yourself or do you use a service?
QuickBooks!! Search my channel I have a full tutorial of everything related to keeping track of all the necessities!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy thanks!
Good day, sir
How do I remove the 10 listing limit on ebay? Do I have to sell X amount of items beforehand?
Thanks!
Request an increase!! I will direct you to Johnny B on discord he will give you a definitive answer on what exactly to do!!
Shoot him a DM over there I will tell him I sent you lol
Times has change. Ebay is not what used to be.
I still think there is value to the platform you just need to sell desirable items and rock bottom prices to make it anywhere. Unfortunately all of my sales come through best offers anymore, no shopper on that platform wants to spend money!
I haaaaated eBay when we sold EVERYTHING but now I don't mind it as much with the living room not looking like a warehouse 🤣
LMAO She aint wrong!!
Ha! I know that feeling.
You are WAY overspending on bubble wrap. Order 4 rolls from American bubble boy free shipping under $40.
Appreciate this lol you are the 2nd person telling me bubble boy!! I definitely will order from there when my roll runs out!! Appreciate you looking out for me!!
I sold a $125.00 item on Ebay a few weeks back,...shipped it 1st class,...the post office lost the package,...so I lost $125.00,...so please make sure to mail out expensive items using PRIORITY MAIL(then you are insured up to $100.00),...I screwed up.
It happens right, hopefully you didn't pay much for that item. Live and we learn!!
As always great info
Appreciate you!! 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
Do you sell on eBay?
What's eBay?
@@johnnyb.5571 Your life!!
@@TheUsedBookGuy
I reserve eBay for books that are more vintage/antique or half sets.
I found 12 volumes of a book set (out of 23). Paid $8 but couldn’t really list it appropriately on Amazon. On eBay I should be able to get $80-120 ish for it.
I also use eBay for the odd unique finds while I am at a thrift store.
@@lucaswoods4445 I am in the same boat!!
Third video i clicked in the category. First one i liked
Appreciate the kind words!!
Great video again 🙏🔥