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Комментарии • 544

  • @BeckyFlansburg
    @BeckyFlansburg 9 месяцев назад +29

    I do a soft shut down of my store the last two weeks of December for two reasons. The first is that it gives me a much needed break and time with family over the holidays. The second is that I’m able to avoid the stress of navigating demanding customers who want something before Christmas even though there’s no way it could be delivered in time. It’s like the old “sharpen your ax” adage. Allowing yourself breaks during the year ultimately makes you a better business owner.

  • @grumpypicker
    @grumpypicker 9 месяцев назад +4

    The person calling you dishonest was disappointing. You may not be everyone’s favorite person, but you are a very honest person. You have always been helpful to us whenever you’ve had the chance. The down side of social media is people can say anything. I wish you didn’t have to put up with it. Don’t like someone, don’t watch. Keep up the great content!

    • @commonwealthflipper
      @commonwealthflipper  9 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you my friend. I suppose we are all dishonest to a certain degree though. If we really think about it. I know I would never tell my wife the truth about how I feel about these chickens pooping on my deck. Hope your event goes well.

    • @jochildress5003
      @jochildress5003 9 месяцев назад

      @@commonwealthflipperThere’s a difference between actual dishonesty and calculated diplomatic speech.

  • @Chrissygil
    @Chrissygil 9 месяцев назад +4

    This is my first year reselling. I was using it as a second income until October when I was laid off from my job. My previous job was a corporate job and I had corporate burnout, quit and relocated to another state. I learned that my health and family comes first. I don’t have a RUclips channel but I watch you all and wonder how you do it. It’s your company for a reason….. you are the boss. If you want to take time off, it seems that comments of negativity is someone who haven’t put health and family first. You know the holidays are coming, work hard and make it happen. I took a soft time of leave, traveled to see my only child(USAF) and new wife in their new home. Kevin, my Momma would say “ you will be able to make some people happy some of the time, but not all of the time” Happy New Year! P.S. thank you for sharing your knowledge; you have taught me so much. Chrissy

  • @DeborahAiles
    @DeborahAiles 9 месяцев назад +4

    Just WOW. Amazing what some folks think is acceptable to say to someone they don't even know. I've adopted more and more the attitude.....I seriously don't have to justify what I do to you.
    You do what you need to do when you need to do it. Only YOU will know what is the best time, and the best reason. No one else needs to know any of that. I usually shut my store down ONLY when I'm away visiting family. If I have to for any other reason, I normally don't give specifics. I'll be back such and such date. Period.
    I also agree with keeping things put away in an organized fashion. Nothing worse than praying you find something that just sold! We've all done it. LOL
    Even after doing this 23 years this November, I am still learning things from you and I appreciate that!!! Stay safe!

  • @kathleenparker9297
    @kathleenparker9297 8 месяцев назад

    Kevin , you are a incredible and vigorous teacher not only to Ebay sellers but to just everyday people who don’t sell. You have great wisdom to share on many subjects of just everyday living.
    This is your classroom and I thank you for your time and effort.

  • @BooCrewAdventures
    @BooCrewAdventures 9 месяцев назад

    Hello Kevin my husband and I came across your videos on Facebook at the beginning of last year and we started our own Ebay. We have learned so much by watching your videos, Thank you.

  • @ErikaVN10
    @ErikaVN10 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Kevin, thanks for this video. I take a break at least twice a year. It helps me relax physically and mentally, and also helps me focus and see things slightly different when I get back to work, fresh mind - fresh eyes. 😊 My go 2 tape

  • @olivevintage8622
    @olivevintage8622 9 месяцев назад

    Hearing you talk about going to the beach made me miss living back at home in Virginia and going to the OBX every summer ❤️🥹 love your channel!

  • @Jody-TripleJResellers
    @Jody-TripleJResellers 9 месяцев назад

    925 & My Go To Tape. Thank you so much for all your content. I just started a reselling business on eBay about six months ago and have been trying to learn all I can. I'd sold craft supplies and my own handmade items for many years. I ran it as a business from the beginning in 2004, but really it was just as a hobby or a way to make money to buy more supplies. So all this is very new to me. Your videos are not only informative, but entertaining as well, which makes wanting to watch easier. Happy New Year!

  • @SB13ROSE
    @SB13ROSE 9 месяцев назад

    My Go 2 Tape. Hi Kevin! I enjoy your videos very much! I love vintage items too. I just started reselling 7 months ago. I’m learning so much from your videos. Happy New Year!

  • @yourcherishedtreasure3777
    @yourcherishedtreasure3777 9 месяцев назад

    925 & My Go 2 Tape I do a hard shut down for one week during the summer. That is my time away with the family. I didn't shut down over the Christmas/New Year holidays, but I did slow down on listing. I am very busy this time of the year with my full-time job and also need to get ready for taxes for my business and my husband's business. He is the original self-employed person in the family and runs his own cabinetry business. There is so much to do this time of the year and you need to take breaks or slow down, at times, so you don't burn/stress out. Thank you for your videos!

  • @DNKs_Treasures
    @DNKs_Treasures 9 месяцев назад

    925 and my go 2 tape. Celebrating my 1 year anniversary selling on eBay today, thanks for the content as always, looking forward to another year of reselling

  • @jeanineruggeri4573
    @jeanineruggeri4573 9 месяцев назад

    I’m so glad u pointed it out That is the deal with me. People need to know how it is.

  • @ChristineS02
    @ChristineS02 9 месяцев назад +3

    I gave Turner the baseball stuff, but Reagan’s was on the floor still in the gold wrapping paper! Hopefully she’s opened it and likes it! Thanks for all your content!
    As for shutting down your store, it’s important to take breaks! You take vacation when you work a full time “real job” so why not when you’re a reseller?

  • @gemflipper
    @gemflipper 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, Yes I totally agree that if you feel comfortable shutting down your store you should do it. I usually do a soft shut down because I don't usually go on vacation for longer than a week and I'll prep for it with drafts. When people and or businesses are just starting there might be several years where you don't take a vacation. Hopefully you can build your business to the point where you can take time off and rest your mind and body. For that first commentor, content creation can be a business too. Integrating content creation with what we already do as a business is a really amazing way to increase our earnings.

  • @jochildress5003
    @jochildress5003 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the encouragement. I now feel like I’m really a real reseller. I’ve shut my store down for travel once or twice for a day or two, but usually I have my daughter apartment- cat- and business-sit for me. She has her own reselling business that her husband manages while she’s gone to take care of mine and she texts me if she can’t find something, and I can usually tell her where it is. Your detractors are sad people, and you respond so tactfully. I for one appreciate the sarcasm! 925 and My Go 2 if it’s not too late.

  • @independenceproject18
    @independenceproject18 9 месяцев назад

    925 and my go2 tape. I’m very impressed by your content. You and Mike The Golden State Picker blow me away with your way of thinking and approaching life’s ups and downs! Also, how you express your thoughts! Thank you

  • @jodimurphy8440
    @jodimurphy8440 9 месяцев назад

    I just started reselling in Nov. I've learned so much from your channel and others similar. It's sad that people always want to be jaded about others' authenticity, but you're gracious about it and good at using it as a teaching opportunity for us. My husband is also a teacher (high school SpEd), I homeschool our 10 y.o., and we're about the same age. It's kinda fun to find a GenX RUclipsr, in a world of Millennials.

  • @curiouscollection2626
    @curiouscollection2626 9 месяцев назад +3

    We are FT Sellers and took 10 days off with store closed last January. Ouch. It hurt sales significantly. Still travel but will extend shipping times and not shut down again. It is just too hard to recover sales after shutting down. Taking time away is important but more important is living a life you don't feel the need to escape from. Stay positive. Love your content.

  • @juliahsnelson
    @juliahsnelson 9 месяцев назад

    So glad y'all got a break and are ready to tackle the new year!
    925
    My go 2 tape

  • @sandrabass7970
    @sandrabass7970 9 месяцев назад

    925 or My Go 2 Tape would be a great asset to have!❤ I learned years ago to not let people bother you! They are not living your life!! The majority of us thrive to see your videos to learn from.

  • @elizabeththompson6743
    @elizabeththompson6743 9 месяцев назад

    925 and my go to tape. Still learning, learning by watching. Thanks for the lessons.

  • @Flippn_PNW
    @Flippn_PNW 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for covering how you shut your store down. I was just thinking about this today, and lo and behold, you made a video covering it. The video also reminded me I need more My Go 2 Tape. 925.

  • @karenzielke1350
    @karenzielke1350 9 месяцев назад

    I enjoy your videos. I was looking forward to attending your Trash to Cash gathering until I ended up in the ICU last month. I’m still getting my strength back even though it’s SO close! I just started selling last January then put my store on away mode from May-mid November while we are at our Michigan cabin. It worked out well! 925 and My Go To Tape.

  • @margaretconklin2458
    @margaretconklin2458 9 месяцев назад

    I shut my store totally down for the month of July to visit my parents and two weeks in September for a cruise this past year. I had no problems in doing that. It's important to spend time with family.
    I do shut my store down almost every July to visit my parents in another state without letting sales happen because I got myself into a little pickle one year when I let sales happen while on vacation and I had to extend my time with my parents due to my mom having two surgeries instead of one. I spent 4 hours walking my husband thru mailing out 20 packages. It was torture for both of us. Lol. I swore not to do that again.
    I'm just grateful for all the sales I get and don't worry about the ones I don't. Just keep plugging away!
    Love your insight and topics Kevin. Keep it up and enjoy that beautiful family you have.

  • @goodwaterpickers
    @goodwaterpickers 9 месяцев назад

    What a crazy comment that person left! If they’re a true reseller they can turn reselling into a vacation! We take 1-2 long vacations a year and we added 3 Thrift-cations last year and NEVER stopped selling. Just added an extra day to time away so we could get things packaged stress free.

  • @Justdoingourbest2012
    @Justdoingourbest2012 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Kevin - I did a soft shut down recently. It's Sad but there will always be haters out there. Some will be happy for you and learn from you as I did and still do. Then there are those who have to find something to tear others down - sad really. You keep doing what is best for you and your family and ignore the naysayers.

  • @mikemetco1966
    @mikemetco1966 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another shed? The supply (not Hut) shed? I Didnt know about that one at all. lol. So you have 3 unattached sheds? Not including the ebay cave, which im assuming is in your house. Its great that you have a lot of land on your property to keep all those chickens and roosters and sheds!
    I would love to see a video about the evolution of all your storage and work areas. Think the other viewers might as well.
    When i outgrew my working space at my house, i first put shelves in an unused stairwell where i put all my supplies- my "supply stairwell" if you will. But i still had loads of inventory taking over my living room. So i built a 12x20 shed in my back yard. I love it! It opens up a lot of new opportunities for my business.
    Think i might name it the Commonwealth Shed, in honor of one of my favorite flippers. And certainly the one with the most sheds!!
    Mike from NY

  • @emilypatterson5542
    @emilypatterson5542 9 месяцев назад

    If you're a sole proprietor, which means you don't have someone else to run your business, the only option you have is to shut down in order to take time for yourself and your family. My dad did it as a small business owner and I know of a lot of brick and mortar places that close for a week once a year in order to take a vacation and spend quality time with their family. The advantage of selling online is that you can do the "vacation mode" and still make sales while you're napping on the beach, and you just have to ship it when you get home. I don't know many, if any, ebay sellers who DON'T use that from time to time. Also, thank you for defining "resellers"-that gave me a really nice chuckle! Keep doing what you're doing because even though "you don't tell the truth" according to your commenter, I have learned a ton from you and Dave both and appreciate your kind attitudes for sharing information to help your competition because you know that income is important to a lot of people.

  • @kellyartrip554
    @kellyartrip554 9 месяцев назад

    I am new part time reseller.( 6mos.).so no vacation yet but I wish people could just be kind to each other. We are all here doing our thing our way.

  • @twolampsandamonkey5280
    @twolampsandamonkey5280 9 месяцев назад

    I soft shut down whenever I go on a family vacation, about 4 times a year. Those usually last between a 4 day weekend and two weeks of my store being "open" to sales, but with a long shipping time. I feel like most of us get hyper focused on our reselling business and need to disengage sometimes to re-set. It's easy to get burned out or forget what's truly important! Can't wait to try My Go To Tape!

  • @rebeccarose2346
    @rebeccarose2346 9 месяцев назад

    Sorry, not a reseller. Since I have found ur channel, I just enjoy listening to your comments and advice. I feel u r a great person and father. I am going to search ur eBay store and perhaps b a first time buyer on eBay from ur store.

  • @steadfastselectionsrenee5869
    @steadfastselectionsrenee5869 9 месяцев назад

    Nice toaster! I would have bought that if I knew you had it! We just had to get a new toaster and I am not thrilled with it. Love your videos and watch all of them. By the way, sales by viewers re not fake sales. We need stuff too. lol. Thanks Kevin for being a reseller/content creator with integrity.

  • @glitterwitch718
    @glitterwitch718 9 месяцев назад

    925 & Go2Tape lol you’re on a roll today. Kevin I so appreciate all you teach/remind us in these videos. You & others I have claimed as my reselling friends have been part of a mentally healing journey for me. Perhaps one day I can meet at a T2C convention and share a bit of that with you just so you’d know the positive impact you’ve unknowingly been in my life. Can’t wait to see how we all excel this year. Manifesting a great year for us all ❤. Thanks again & Happy New Year start off

  • @lorieamerman3729
    @lorieamerman3729 9 месяцев назад

    925 my go to tape!!! I Love this tape order it all the time. And you are right do not let people get to you...Everyone needs to do what is best for their family. Family is first...Thank you for your video's !!!

  • @linsielambert962
    @linsielambert962 9 месяцев назад

    I’ve been reselling for 2 years and it’s been a struggle. I continue to watch your videos for encouragement and inspiration to keep trying. Thanks for the education. 925 / My Go To Tape.

  • @AnnapolisGirly
    @AnnapolisGirly 9 месяцев назад

    925 and go to tape. Just bought bubble boy! Love your positivity. Haters will be haters, you do well staying above that. I’m sure social media throws a lot of good and bad.

  • @lynnesroufe8068
    @lynnesroufe8068 9 месяцев назад

    Totally love this video, it is so true and relatable. The way you explained it is so true, no suger coating, being honest, empathetic, listening and putting your self in someone else's shoes, by the way thank you for teaching, feel it's under paid. But back to the topic, I Agree you need to take a break to destress and focus on your inventory.. God Bless you and your family, and keep up with these awesome videos, true fan of your videos, and insights, so inspiring ...

  • @jeffstrommen2185
    @jeffstrommen2185 9 месяцев назад

    925 & My Go 2 Tape. Hey Kevin, I’m going full time reseller in March. I’m trying to get organized and stocked up with supplies. Thank you for the resources. Great show!
    Jeff

  • @carlaspillers
    @carlaspillers 9 месяцев назад

    925 and my go 2 tape - Thank you for all your knowledge and amazing videos

  • @jj-fl505
    @jj-fl505 9 месяцев назад

    My go to tape 925 I wasn't going to comment but I had to tell you, I can't stop looking at your shirt!

  • @Grannysnook59
    @Grannysnook59 9 месяцев назад +3

    925 and My Go 2 Tape. I always do a soft shutdown for the last two weeks of December. Sales are usually slow the week before Christmas, so it is a perfect time. I do this to have time with the grandkids and make cookies. The week between Christmas and New Years gives me time to get my office space organized and do year end paperwork. I also do a full inventory. I go through all my tubs checking for breakage, items in the right tubs, and everything is listed. This way my year starts off on the right foot. Thank you for all the great videos. Happy New Year to your family.

  • @sixblessingstrumpismypresident
    @sixblessingstrumpismypresident 9 месяцев назад

    Soft shut down Christmas week & spring break when we take the kids to Florida 😁

  • @carolinatagalan
    @carolinatagalan 9 месяцев назад +2

    I have been watching your content since I started at the end of last year. I have learned a lot, Christmas week was the first time I put my shop on vacation mode, hard shut down. Once it was back off, I continued to get sales. Was astonished at how easy it was to be on pause for a moment. Love it!
    I’ve been reselling since August of last year, but only really started properly listing and sourcing since October. Thus far I’ve made over $1K on my eBay store maintaining 50-100 items on my shop.
    Definitely will be expanding it this year, I just scored a a few hundred beanie babies for a great price at my flea market. Most if not all In mint condition.
    What are your thoughts on Beanie babies? I think they’re great to make $5-10 profit. Especially if you’re able to find super rare ones with errors and all.
    Love watching your content!
    I do this on the side with a part time job. To fill in when I’m short hours at work. I’m wanting to pay off my debt. But in hopes I can make this my full-time job. Because I love it! can’t wait to see where reselling take me this year.
    It’s also been very helpful, at the moment because my spouse recently lost his job, I think being knowledgeable in selling helps in these unfortunate moments. To be able to supplement extra cash. When it’s needed.

    • @itzhawkins
      @itzhawkins 9 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve found that beanie baby’s are really really tough to sell. They aren’t really valuable at all even with errors. Lot of work .. hopefully you do good on them!

    • @carolinatagalan
      @carolinatagalan 9 месяцев назад

      @@itzhawkins The reason I got them was because they are all in mint condition tag and everything, also I was able to get them for $0.90 a piece. Over 400 pieces. It was a collector’s pile. Most of them are rare. A few valuable ones.
      I think they sell great even for around $6 a piece. Most that I have I believe are worth between $15-20. And some $50-$100 because of their rarity. Also, they’re Easy to ship. I’m going through the process of organizing them right now, perhaps I will make a video showing my findings.
      Thank you for the feedback 😌

  • @NonstopWorkshop
    @NonstopWorkshop 9 месяцев назад +4

    I love how you compared the negativity of teaching to the negativity of reselling … I related to that so much as a teacher and a newer part time reseller I definitely deal with the comparison part… thanks so much… also My Go To Tape. Lol

  • @theeBaySmithy
    @theeBaySmithy 9 месяцев назад

    Just opened my very 1st eBay store this week … do you have a video in your library that explains the ins & outs of an eBay store? Also trying to educate myself regarding Dibdit, I’ve been approved to be a seller there. Will continue to watch your videos to further my education (@ age 70 😊) … thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us!

  • @texastriker4449
    @texastriker4449 9 месяцев назад

    My go to tape. Keep up the positive videos

  • @marksprinkle
    @marksprinkle 9 месяцев назад

    I never shut my store down, but when I need some time off to organize or for a vacation, I'll adjust my shipping from every day to 5 days and I'll schedule listings in advance for the days I'm off. I don't want the week of slow sales that always seems to happen when you restart your store after a shutdown. Use scheduled listings; keep it rolling.

  • @franklinfarms6892
    @franklinfarms6892 9 месяцев назад

    925 and My Go to Tape. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!

  • @angiefrey1585
    @angiefrey1585 9 месяцев назад

    I'm a part time reseller and in past years I've taken two soft shut downs per year. One in October and one the other a few days before and after Christmas. The past two years I decided to do hard shuts and I'm glad I did. It's all personal preference and everyone is different and has different goals. There was no reason for others to make ugly comments. Sounds more like jealousy to me. Thanks for all the great information.

  • @beckyadams718
    @beckyadams718 9 месяцев назад

    925 and My Go 2 Tape. I never shut my store down. When I moved, I kept it open and extended the shipping time for a week.

  • @tce219
    @tce219 9 месяцев назад

    925 & My Go 2 Tape!
    Thank you for all of the great content!

  • @netherfield2000
    @netherfield2000 8 месяцев назад

    I teach full time and do reselling to make ends meet. I only do soft shutdowns if I am going to be away from home for more than 4 days. Primarily between Dec 26-Jan 1 and a week in the summer.

  • @michelleprice135
    @michelleprice135 9 месяцев назад

    I shut down my store every year around Dec 15. Sometimes through New Years depending on our travel plans. Sometimes a soft close, sometimes a hard close or a mix. This is important time to be with my family. I also have no qualms about shutting down for various vacations. I’m a one girl shop, so if I’m not available, that’s it. I’m retired and resell for fun money, so it makes it easier to shut down. It has never hurt my sales. When I reopen, things start selling. I think it is important to plan periodic shutdowns just to take a break!

  • @Thriftindirty
    @Thriftindirty 9 месяцев назад

    Literally shut down my stores today for a month to visit family out of the country. This is why I do what I do to have the extra money to take a long time with family and take breaks when I want! Shut downs are best for work life balance 😊

  • @kayciehulett9615
    @kayciehulett9615 9 месяцев назад

    Great video...I have been reselling part time for 20 years and I do shut my store down once a year for vacation...funny you mentioned going to the beach as I use my reselling funds to pay for a condo for our grown children and their families every year...I watch ADHD Dave as well and believe me you both are REAL resellers! 🙂

  • @manhattanmom66503
    @manhattanmom66503 9 месяцев назад

    925 My go to tape. It’s amazing that you’re able to take time away. I put my store on a soft close during Thanksgiving and it was an amazing break and needed R&R and family time. I always *try* to see the positive in every situation, (although I’m not always successful…it’s my goal) I think you do this as well, your critics should do the same. Keep doing what you’re doing it’s working!

  • @centsibletreasures5741
    @centsibletreasures5741 9 месяцев назад

    Mygototape. It's interesting to hear about the differences in shutting down the store. We haven't because we're retired and doing this as a side hustle so not as busy as you and many other sellers.

  • @laurabarnes3202
    @laurabarnes3202 9 месяцев назад

    my go to tape--- Love American Bubble Boy!

  • @HistoryandHobbies
    @HistoryandHobbies 9 месяцев назад

    I shut my store down and ended all my listings the end of December. By the time the Christmas season is over, I'm ready for a break. I expect I will stay closed for the month of January and use the time to prepare all my paperwork for taxes and reset my listings by comping them out again and changing titles as needed before "selling similar" in February. The best seller is a happy seller so do what's needed to stay that way! 😊

  • @daisyblooms4813
    @daisyblooms4813 9 месяцев назад

    I would love some go to tape! Thanks Kevin.

  • @vickiolson1198
    @vickiolson1198 9 месяцев назад

    I do a soft shut down but I also have scheduled listings during that time, 6 new ones and 6 end and sell similar ones. That way, my sales don't suffer at all, and since I have been scheduling my listings and been religiously consistent, with the 12 a day, my sales have increased by more than 30%.

  • @pascalallen4261
    @pascalallen4261 9 месяцев назад

    My go to tape new to reselling watch you all the time learned alot, ty ebay rascal's attic

  • @bubblewrappedmemories
    @bubblewrappedmemories 9 месяцев назад

    I'm a part time/full time reseller...with a full time job, eBay is my second job. Any "vacation" is to spend time with my son when he has vacation. Listing only goes on hiatus on weekends or when I have time with my son, but the store goes on. I pick, pack, and ship always. I haven't officially shut my store down in the past 5 years. I need a proper vacation for sure!!

  • @chad_griffiths
    @chad_griffiths 9 месяцев назад

    925 My Go 2 Tape, I totally agree, blaming eBay just removes accountability.

  • @jeepgirlwrangler3171
    @jeepgirlwrangler3171 9 месяцев назад +4

    Soooo cute, I love how you told your 4-legged fur baby no more treats, and then you walked away. Puppers walked over to where you keep your treats and was sniffing the air. Lol....puppers was thinking..."Dad, you're teasing... right?" ...made me giggle 😂. Have a Macho Monday, Kevin. Loving you from Seattle, Washington. Cheers ❤

  • @geriforbes4013
    @geriforbes4013 9 месяцев назад

    I do soft closures. I just did one about 5 days before Christmas until the 27th of December. I needed to get personal things done for Christmas, also it did save me from last minute shoppers who I just cannot guarantee receipt of goods before Christmas.

  • @donnaandrews8112
    @donnaandrews8112 9 месяцев назад

    I ❤my go to tape! Also, I do a soft shut down for 3 days every 3 weeks. I am getting chemo and I could not ship during those 3 days. I am a real reseller…just like you!

  • @Butwhy313
    @Butwhy313 9 месяцев назад

    925 & My go to tape. Ignore the haters!! Love your videos. Very informative. I sold on Ebay for years & am thinking of getting back into it. Lots of changes since I sold there last so trying to catch up on all the new stuff!!!!

  • @TheOldMansPicks
    @TheOldMansPicks 9 месяцев назад

    Another 925 and My Go 2 Tape giveaway. You're too generous Kevin. You are 100% correct, worry about what you can control and set goals to that end.

  • @Ohio_Hippie
    @Ohio_Hippie 9 месяцев назад

    I do a hard shut down whenever I feel I need to take a break. I do this for my mental health. I am not a full-time reseller, but I do depend on my eBay funds a lot. For example, we haven’t been on vacation in 10 years and we are taking one this year because I saved my funds from eBay.

  • @dbuzz83
    @dbuzz83 9 месяцев назад

    925 My Go To Tape. We do soft shutdown about 2 or 3 times a year. Usually, it's because we are going out of town or we are doing an inventory count.
    I can't believe the stuff people say to you about you and your business. I don't understand why people have to say the things they say. My wife says that they are just jealous of you and how well you're doing. Keep up the awesome work! God bless.

  • @cheeseballtreasures1234
    @cheeseballtreasures1234 9 месяцев назад +1

    Sweeeeeeet video. Thank you!

  • @CBVintageCollectibles
    @CBVintageCollectibles 9 месяцев назад

    I am a full-time reseller, we soft close our store at lease twice a year for 2 weeks at a time. We drive from Ny to FL twice a year once in May and once in October. We still make sales. It is absolutely possible to be. a "real" reseller and shut down your store for a bit. What it comes down to is how you budget your money to be able to do that!

  • @mybluheavensk1
    @mybluheavensk1 9 месяцев назад

    925 & my go 2 tape. Love your videos, kevin!

  • @daveneiling4704
    @daveneiling4704 9 месяцев назад

    925 my go to tape. I’ve only been selling since I retired 2 years ago, so I haven’t taken any time away from selling yet.

  • @steadfastselectionsrenee5869
    @steadfastselectionsrenee5869 9 месяцев назад

    I do soft store shut downs and just extend the handling time so we can go on cruises or other vacations.

  • @jonathanmurraythedustydisciple
    @jonathanmurraythedustydisciple 9 месяцев назад

    925 and MY GO 2 TAPE. Only been at this since September so no need yet to shut down. But when the time comes I will not hesitate to shut down for time with family.

  • @Debi-1220
    @Debi-1220 9 месяцев назад

    You are a real reseller.You give so much information and it’s appreciated.
    As for Dave ,I really don’t like you being grouped with him.

  • @djline2
    @djline2 9 месяцев назад

    you always wear awesome tshirts on your videos, thanks for uploading your content

  • @danmiller4083
    @danmiller4083 9 месяцев назад

    Hope you enjoyed your time in AZ with family. 925. My go2tape. Be selling on ebay for 15+years and now slowing down senior citizen time.

  • @brettfan0570
    @brettfan0570 9 месяцев назад

    925 My go 2 tape
    I have learned a lot watching not only you but others on here. Thank you for all your insights on reselling!!

  • @pixelatedchidad
    @pixelatedchidad 9 месяцев назад

    If that person has been selling full time for a number of years now and still can’t shut the store down for a vacation. That person might as well do 9-5. Jealousy is real. On the other hand, another great video.

  • @jasteimel79
    @jasteimel79 9 месяцев назад

    925 & My Go To Tape. Love your content, very down to earth!

  • @USFreedomfive
    @USFreedomfive 9 месяцев назад

    925 & My Go 2 Tape !! I wouldn't mind using that tape on my Not Real Sales 📦 packages 😂 Thank you Kevin.

  • @storybehindit309
    @storybehindit309 9 месяцев назад

    925 my go to tape. Just started flipping and got my first eBay sale this past weekend. Would be awesome to start with a stockpile of tape! 🎉🎉

  • @whiteowl5574
    @whiteowl5574 9 месяцев назад

    925 Go 2 tape giveaway. Love your channels.have learned so much. Yesteryear Lane. Had to take 2 months off this last summer for a 3 week hospital stay. Was able to put my shop on pause while in the hospital. All back up and running since September.

  • @acbungalow
    @acbungalow 9 месяцев назад

    925 - Amazon FBA allows us to keep selling while we are unavailable to ship, however we do a soft close on eBay occasionally when we are traveling.

  • @lorettacaputo6997
    @lorettacaputo6997 9 месяцев назад

    great content...love your advice..
    any chance we will see your chickens?
    we see your puppy and cat...
    we have 50 , just love seeing what type others have..
    thanks...

  • @fourrosethrifters
    @fourrosethrifters 9 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve had quite a few glitches with EBay, a major one, I called customer service to ask what I could do to get sales and I found it strange that no one was even looking at my items and she said well the first thing is to list more items, I said I list everyday! She said well you only have 4 items in your store, try adding more inventory 😂😂😂. I had 600 items in my store! I was told it was a glitch, another issue, was promoted listing, I was told to promote, well I promote everything! They seemed to have fixed it and that’s all I wanted. Obviously there are going to be issues, as long as they fix it, I’ve no problem!

  • @happyhealthyblessed
    @happyhealthyblessed 9 месяцев назад

    925 and My Go 2 Tape thanks for sharing it helps me and I appreciate it.

  • @Jennaweeks61
    @Jennaweeks61 9 месяцев назад

    925 my go to tape 😊thanks for sharing I really do appreciate it. I started selling in October and it's going well. I watch you and a few others and I really appreciate your advice and how you do things it really helps!

  • @kyleshepherd4208
    @kyleshepherd4208 9 месяцев назад +3

    LOL did you really call it suffocation bags?! I literally laughed out loud! Glad to hear you enjoyed your well deserved time off. would love some free My Go 2 Tape!

  • @duelj0161
    @duelj0161 9 месяцев назад

    I have not shut down my store in my first year of reselling. I'm tied to my farm and it keeps me around home and the family all year long. It's been a few years since we have had a vacation but will shut down the store when that time comes. 925 and my go2 tape.

  • @4mykids99
    @4mykids99 9 месяцев назад

    925 My Go 2 Tape Thanks for the reminder of what it was like with the complainers at school. I taught for 30 years and did eBay on the side. Now it supplements my retirement thankfully. I do not miss the complainers.

  • @DB-ws2lp
    @DB-ws2lp 9 месяцев назад

    I soft shutdown my store this year for Christmas and New years. Surprisingly I still sold over 20 items which is good for me a part timer. I will also shutdown for early summer break. It was a good mental break.

  • @kellymartin5052
    @kellymartin5052 9 месяцев назад

    Mygototape ~ I hope to be able to take time off someday before I leave this earth. Thanks for the content and food for thought.

  • @diankirkpatrick8162
    @diankirkpatrick8162 9 месяцев назад

    Some people are just miserable people and aren't happy unless they're being rude or complaining about something. Close your store and go on vacation or to take time for yourself! Trust me, I'm 66 years old, my kids are grown, take your vacations with them while you can. You only have your kids for 18 summers if you're lucky. Love watching your videos!

  • @MCVintageBauble
    @MCVintageBauble 9 месяцев назад

    Ok the joke was great!😂😂😂😂😂

  • @resellerrunner5149
    @resellerrunner5149 9 месяцев назад

    Hard shutdown while away from home on vacation. Make sure you don't have active offers out either. otherwise you will have to explain why your shipping will be delayed! 925 and My Go 2 Tape.