I don't remember where I saw this, but they have a flyer they hand out to every garage sale they go to. With everything retro they are looking for and they're number. And they encourage the person to pass it on to someone who might have items.
We have a website, and have thought of the idea. We aren't opposed in the future, but it's one more thing for the team to currently manage. Big selling platforms already have a very large, natural audience that may be able to discover the item and purchase it well before we could push people to our website to purchase it. It definitely can be done, we aren't sure what it would look like for us if we did it.
@@catrpcrew I think it’s a great idea, you also do some many collection buys that it would smart to have buy - sell - trade available on your website. Simplify it all onto one website, offering store credit or cash for collections opens doors for you guys I believe.
@@catrpcrew I personally fail to see the upside to having a website be a main focus. As you mention the audience on large platforms is much bigger and if you just price the fees into the items you save all the headache of doing the administration and returns and stuff. I also cannot really imagine that there would be stuff that you could sell via your own website that you couldn't sell locally.
I can see not making the website the focus but you could try putting up a high-end game ever now and then and using videos to push people to the website to buy it
@@catrpcrewdo you guys have call of duty's 1 through 5 for either the 360 or the Xbox One? And if so how would I even get them from you guys? Or are you strictly on the what not? Or do you guys not even buy that kind of stuff cuz it's so low end
Literally discovered your channel this past week and now have an itch to build a retro game room. I do a bit of garage sale hunting already for watches, but I decided to hunt for some games today. Hit up 5 sales and ended up getting a Sega master console with 12 games, 2 light guns and 3 controllers for $50. I feel like this is going to become an addiction.
Michael cashes power of the ask methods are great. A gold buyer lady was running the same yard sale route as me one day and I saw her pitch multiple times and it was SUPER cringe! She practically tried to barge into people’s houses, insulted their dead relatives, etc. imagine the most insulting way to cold buy from someone and this lady probably tried it.
Most of my buyers seem to be game stores or other resellers. I suspect they're buying my items to resell on Amazon for higher prices? Where does most of your income come from? I’ve noticed your eBay store has fewer game listings compared to other items. As a side hustle, I'm unsure about taxes. Should I pay quarterly taxes on my eBay income to avoid a big bill at the end of the year? I'm still learning the ropes. Thank you so much for your amazing content! I wouldn't have started without you guys. Thanks again, Justin
I'd be interested in hearing, operating at level 5 of sourcing with collections coming to you, how often do you (or anyone else reading this) not make a deal on large buys versus successfully making the deal? The only chances I've had to buy collections so far have always resulted in the person wanting way more money than makes sense for reselling.
What do you do when people send in extras with these shipments? Do you always contact them back or are some of them just added in for free? I would think that would cause you to spend a lot of extra time on valuing and messaging people back, but maybe I'm wrong?
I assume for your buy list most of the people that sell to you do so because they watch your RUclips, with that in mind I think it’s worth adding a link on the print out to a dedicated buy list RUclips video explaining condition requirements and other important bits like a packaging guide, I reckon that will decrease the amount of these times where you’re opening a package and saying stuff doesn’t meet requirements.
TBF they say they will deduct in case of the condition not meeting standards not that they will not buy it. So I think for many sellers it doesn't matter too much.
What I want to know is does seasonality ever effect your ability to buy collections and/ or have the buy list and do it without ever having to do a business loan or loc ?
I would think you could have a online game shop for the more valuable and popular games Maybe to have the fast nickel including have a 2 month time scale to sell them maybe whatnot auction it off
Did you guys see the video of the attic found childhood Pokemon collection? We're talking over 100 of each base set Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur and a ton more. A garage sale wet dream.
It really is a shame y’all don’t deal with PAL region…My spare room is overloaded with everything from PS2/ GameCube right through to PS4 and Switch and I haven’t a clue what to do with it it’s just gathering dust these days
I am sure that you can sell it locally quite easy. Especially the gamecube stuff. If it is UK language stuff you could also try international marketplaces.
I looked them up and so far they have matched the ebay price for some of my recent sales. I did see some people online saying it was either the same as ebay or better.
Just recently found the vids. Loving seeing all the retro games especially snes and n64. Interesting to see what games weren't on the radar back when I was a kid that are currently worth some money. One thing that is extremely disappointing is how hard you guys twerk for whatnot. I really wish that wasn't as big a part of the videos.
I got a crazy idea for you guys should go to the garage sale or sourcing or however. And do a 24 hour whatnot show. and split into two teams. And one team does 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the other team does 8:00 p.m. at 8 a.m.. and whoever does the best scores does the show 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the loser has to do 8:00 p.m. to 8a.m. make it your biggest show ever. Sourcing has to last a week though. Before the Big show.
I don't remember where I saw this, but they have a flyer they hand out to every garage sale they go to. With everything retro they are looking for and they're number. And they encourage the person to pass it on to someone who might have items.
I get No retail store front, but why not a website? You could put some really high-end games and avoid fees from eBay, whatnot etc
We have a website, and have thought of the idea. We aren't opposed in the future, but it's one more thing for the team to currently manage. Big selling platforms already have a very large, natural audience that may be able to discover the item and purchase it well before we could push people to our website to purchase it. It definitely can be done, we aren't sure what it would look like for us if we did it.
@@catrpcrew I think it’s a great idea, you also do some many collection buys that it would smart to have buy - sell - trade available on your website. Simplify it all onto one website, offering store credit or cash for collections opens doors for you guys I believe.
@@catrpcrew I personally fail to see the upside to having a website be a main focus. As you mention the audience on large platforms is much bigger and if you just price the fees into the items you save all the headache of doing the administration and returns and stuff. I also cannot really imagine that there would be stuff that you could sell via your own website that you couldn't sell locally.
I can see not making the website the focus but you could try putting up a high-end game ever now and then and using videos to push people to the website to buy it
@@catrpcrewdo you guys have call of duty's 1 through 5 for either the 360 or the Xbox One? And if so how would I even get them from you guys? Or are you strictly on the what not? Or do you guys not even buy that kind of stuff cuz it's so low end
Literally discovered your channel this past week and now have an itch to build a retro game room. I do a bit of garage sale hunting already for watches, but I decided to hunt for some games today. Hit up 5 sales and ended up getting a Sega master console with 12 games, 2 light guns and 3 controllers for $50. I feel like this is going to become an addiction.
Cannot believe you read out my utter nonsense 🤣🤣🤣
Pirateship for UPS/USPS. Shippo is also good and has a wide array including FedEx/DHL and more options.
Love the Q&A
Michael cashes power of the ask methods are great. A gold buyer lady was running the same yard sale route as me one day and I saw her pitch multiple times and it was SUPER cringe! She practically tried to barge into people’s houses, insulted their dead relatives, etc. imagine the most insulting way to cold buy from someone and this lady probably tried it.
A basement vs slab on grade construction in a big price difference!
Most of my buyers seem to be game stores or other resellers. I suspect they're buying my items to resell on Amazon for higher prices? Where does most of your income come from? I’ve noticed your eBay store has fewer game listings compared to other items. As a side hustle, I'm unsure about taxes. Should I pay quarterly taxes on my eBay income to avoid a big bill at the end of the year? I'm still learning the ropes.
Thank you so much for your amazing content! I wouldn't have started without you guys.
Thanks again,
Justin
I cant believe how hard it is for people to send stuff to you the correct way....
Those ncaa 10s are 45$ cib why pay 60 a piece ?
That confused the hell out of me too
I'd be interested in hearing, operating at level 5 of sourcing with collections coming to you, how often do you (or anyone else reading this) not make a deal on large buys versus successfully making the deal? The only chances I've had to buy collections so far have always resulted in the person wanting way more money than makes sense for reselling.
Great video guys I would love to see how you guys plan out whatnot and decide what collections or buys are best to sell on the platform
What do you do when people send in extras with these shipments? Do you always contact them back or are some of them just added in for free? I would think that would cause you to spend a lot of extra time on valuing and messaging people back, but maybe I'm wrong?
Let me buy some of those sports cards!! I do it full-time and can pay strong compared to the market value of some stuff (like that purdy white).
You guys definitely have the right idea for trade-ins. I can't believe the trash some people try to sell.
I assume for your buy list most of the people that sell to you do so because they watch your RUclips, with that in mind I think it’s worth adding a link on the print out to a dedicated buy list RUclips video explaining condition requirements and other important bits like a packaging guide, I reckon that will decrease the amount of these times where you’re opening a package and saying stuff doesn’t meet requirements.
TBF they say they will deduct in case of the condition not meeting standards not that they will not buy it. So I think for many sellers it doesn't matter too much.
Canada eh? If I was to liquidate my entire collection??? Can you handle high volume? 3500+ pieces? Even cross border? Just asking in general
What I want to know is does seasonality ever effect your ability to buy collections and/ or have the buy list and do it without ever having to do a business loan or loc ?
How do i find garage sale near me? Do you just drive around in the hopes to find them?
I would think you could have a online game shop for the more valuable and popular games
Maybe to have the fast nickel including have a 2 month time scale to sell them maybe whatnot auction it off
Was there a Chasing Cardboard episode where they came to the game barn?
I'm trying to find what video they are on as well. Would appreciate a link if you find it.
Love the content across the board and not trying to be that guy but it's nid-o-queen, not nide-o-queen 😅 keep up the amazing work fellas ❤
Did you guys see the video of the attic found childhood Pokemon collection? We're talking over 100 of each base set Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur and a ton more. A garage sale wet dream.
Are yall coming to RetroFest Arkansas in October??? Hoping to meet yall there.
Shipstation is pretty good as well
It really is a shame y’all don’t deal with PAL region…My spare room is overloaded with everything from PS2/ GameCube right through to PS4 and Switch and I haven’t a clue what to do with it it’s just gathering dust these days
I am sure that you can sell it locally quite easy. Especially the gamecube stuff. If it is UK language stuff you could also try international marketplaces.
I would be interested lol if you are from Europe :D
Anyone at CATRP Crew played Jet Set Radio/Jet Grind Radio?
For the eBay store do u buy the shipping labels from eBay when u sell an item?
Yes.
With this video are you guys interested in 2 sets of MLB and NBA still factory sealed and Uncut rolls complete series from I think 94 and 96??
*Cough* "Steezy has a store in SoCal" *Cough*
What was the shipping service you mentioned?
Pirateship
Bro could u tell ppl about me bringing down to whatnot let them know I want to get big like u
We have had Pokémon pursuit in a while
Would pirate ship be cheaper than buying labels from eBay?
I looked them up and so far they have matched the ebay price for some of my recent sales. I did see some people online saying it was either the same as ebay or better.
usually the same
@@ShaneTheCreeptry the “ box in bag” option it is way cheaper
Big chase fan
Big niner fan
I need that purdy card 😭😭
Hello! :D
CATRP!!!!
A. F. R. I. C. A. 😂
Just recently found the vids. Loving seeing all the retro games especially snes and n64. Interesting to see what games weren't on the radar back when I was a kid that are currently worth some money.
One thing that is extremely disappointing is how hard you guys twerk for whatnot. I really wish that wasn't as big a part of the videos.
I got a crazy idea for you guys should go to the garage sale or sourcing or however. And do a 24 hour whatnot show. and split into two teams. And one team does 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the other team does 8:00 p.m. at 8 a.m.. and whoever does the best scores does the show 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the loser has to do 8:00 p.m. to 8a.m. make it your biggest show ever. Sourcing has to last a week though. Before the Big show.
I'd love to own my own store. It's a dream of mine. I'd also like to own a restaurant. I have big plans.
First
That song by toto is probably one of the worst songs ever