Imagine how many lives you've changed! When my fiancé and I lost our jobs at the beginning of the pandemic it was so depressing and scary until we found you and WBK. Now we have some control over our lives again. It doesn't pay all the bills yet but we're digging ourselves out and I'll never be able to thank you enough for what you've given us. We're even in a better place mentally than when we were working mediocre jobs and we're so thankful to have survived this hard time and come out stronger. I know RUclips is a ton of work but thank you for putting in the effort to help all of us. You are appreciated more than you know.
The end of the video got me... Little gal here! My family is, well was one income. I'm unable to work. We have 5 kids. It had gotten to the point that I was extreme budgeting (we're talking less than a dollar a meal for 7 people...) and we were desperate.. Guess what? Thanks to eBay (and awesome reseller content creators), my kids had Christmas. Probably the best Christmas to date. ❤️ Thanks for your knowledge, Josh! We appreciate you.
Hey brother, I have been to this particular goodwill multiple times. The only thing I look for is broken jewelry. A lot of times, at the very bottom of these bins I will find broken chains, and crushed rings. I've managed to find $200 worth of jewelry about a month ago. Like quarter pieces of gold chains. Look deep, I promise it's worth it. I walked away only paying like $1 for $200 in gold and silver. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Hello from Augusta, GA by the way!!!
It's interesting to note that physics is at play as to where things end up resting in the bins. Large light stuff ends up on the top and small heavy things settle to the bottom. In physics we call this 'granular convection' or 'The Brazil Nut Effect'.
I grew up dirt poor....I agree with you! The ability to turn $4-$5 into $40 would have been life changing many, MANY times. Thanks for sharing this with others.
This is how I started selling on ebay. When my husband and I first moved in together we had $25 a month to spend on food for the month. I learned how to use coupons and I started selling, what we now call retail arbitrage, hot wheel cars and pez dispensers for extra cash. That was over 20 years ago. Recently got back into reselling when I had the last daughter who is medically fragile. Love all the great information you and others like you provide. Thanks for encouraging others!
So, I already enjoyed your videos but I really have so much respect for what you said about making every penny stretch. I've been there! There were times where we had enough to buy a loaf of bread and peanut butter to make it through the week. When you emerge from challenging situations like that, it changes the way you think about money, value, and time. I admire your ability to be fully honest and give a hand up to those who are there now. I wish I had known what I know now about reselling all those years ago. Thank you for BEING THE GOOD in this world and paying it forward. You are helping so many people!
As a single mom I’ve been there, I really get it, reselling changed my life too. Thanks Josh for your honesty and transparency. Much love and happy new year to you , Haley, and Moes.
I can remember a couple years back taking stuff to the pawn shop and knowing I was taking a loss on selling it to them but did it to keep food on the table for my family, if i had only known back then... this would have been a life changer. I hope someone in that situation can get out sooner with your help! Great video!
Josh I’ve been watching for a few months now and this has been my favorite video you’ve done. Sharing your story about having $9 to work with and how doing this work could be life changing is so true and inspirational. So many kind and charitable people in the reseller community but you might be at the top of the list sir. Keep up the great work and know it’s making a difference.
I am SO glad I found your channel last spring over quarantine. I have been a part time reseller since 2003, but am always looking to learn new things & see how fellow resellers do things. I honestly think the reason your channel is growing so rapidly is because of the relatable aspect you bring to the table. I feel like anyone from any walk of life can appreciate your hustle. Looking forward to your next video and I know you will pass 100K in no time! Thanks for all you do Josh!
Thanks for all you share with us Josh! Honestly, reselling is the first side hustle I can see changing my life. There is endless potential to the doors it can open. I am going to do my best to make my business successful this year.
I can completely relate to having a broke phase. I call it my Ramen noodle days. Thanks for being so helpful and honest. Just watched another reseller that said she found great products that are flying off the shelves but they weren't going to share any of the info. Then why tell viwers?! Your videos have taught me a lot! Wishing you continued success!!
I love these kind of videos where you see how much you can make off of a small amount of $. It would be awesome to see a continuing series to see how much you make this year from this $4 purchase by rolling it into the next haul.
Being a single income family in a super expensive area has been a challenge, but I’m grateful everyday that we’re making it. We can resell and flip for fun and extra resources. Your message does hit home, though. You just don’t know what it’s like to have to figure out where food is going to come from unless you’ve been there... a great reminder for everyone right now.
I kind of wish I lived in a more expensive area. I am really good at fixing old furniture, I worked on restoring museum pieces as a kind for like 5 years. And there is always great free stuff that rich people give away.
I understand completely. eBay has really helped me pay my bills. Without it, I’d be stressed to the point of panic attacks. Lately I’ve been flipping used sewing machines. They cost me $7 or so, need a good cleaning, a $5 part, a new needle and I sell them locally within a day or two for $150-$200. Even found a repair course on youtube for free. I’m diversified and ready to handle whatever the economy throws at me.
Thank you SO much for this video. Im a retired educator. Not only was I bored when I started my Ebay business, but my retirement did not allow me to fulfill my retirement dreams. Ebay selling and thrifting has truly changed my life. I agree it is something anyone can do and it only take a couple of dollars to begin. Blessings!
I will probably watch this video 3 more times before the end of the day! I love it. It’s crazy to think I first started reselling during the lowest point of my life literally just to keep the lights on... now reselling is the highlight of every single day and my full time job. It only took one sale and one RUclips video to change my life. I’m just thankful the first video I stumbled upon was yours! Thanks so much for everything you taught me! First video I ever watched was actually “Flipping Goodwill items on eBay | $200 into $1200” I’m watching it again right now and you missed that second pair of Brooks running shoes at 0:58 you almost knocked them off the shelf and still missed them lol but seriously though thanks for everything!
You are, as they say "Teaching people to fish", which is so valuable in today's world. I actually believe everyone should go through a period of extremely difficult times. It teaches you how to survive on less and be thankful for what you have. Thanks for all the lessons. 😊
Dude, I love how passionate you are about sharing this. I've been that poor before - rolling pennies for gas - and I could see you were just about in tears when explaining what it was like. You have such a big heart and I just wanted to let you know that it comes through your videos.
Amen brother. No one understands that unless they’ve been there. I remember when I first started working from home in college and was making $200 a week. I was stoked. People said it wasn’t enough to live on but it all depends on your situation. To a broke college kid $200 a week was pretty good to work from home. Turning $4 into &40 would have been huge.
Saying this kind of stuff is super encouraging as a teen about to turn 18 and not in a well off family. My mom has felt rather worthless because of her disability since she was diagnosed and told about it and seeing her light up as a whole about doing reselling is rewarding on its own. Thank you so much!
You literally spoke to ME with that maxed out cards $9 to your name and needing groceries for yourself..we're in the same - Family of 5..less than $20 in my bank account..no food in the house and needing groceries...and your videos give me hope to look beyond my great eye for thrift for my home, family and friends vs making money for us..Thank you- I've watched probably 20+ of your videos..now proud subscriber xo
Love how u show your packaging and shipping info. Would love to have your shipping fees here in Canada, it’s soo expensive to ship anything here. A lot of people don’t realize how much work it is to flip stuff and sell on eBay! You end up putting a lot of labour between buying the item to selling it. Remote seem to sell well:)
I did some reselling through other apps a few years ago and tried ebay but was unable to sell anything on ebay. I'm glad I found your channel. I will get back to reselling. It was really fun for me just packaging and shipping stuff when I needed extra cash. Thank you for your detailed explanation on this reselling process. I subscribed to your channel and I am so glad you're doing well on your sales
The first item you picked up at the bins that you showed was a decent winner for weight. The green Tupperware canister. Not the best of colors or price but not heavy and could sell for $5-10. But Shhhhhh, don’t tell anyone, the lid alone can sell for that if in good condition. The Servalier lids are notorious for breaking leaving lots of owners missing the lids. And there is little weight or shipping cost involved
Was in the same position as you and took a leap for it,Started reselling late last year because of your videos and I’m now doing very well. My dad is stuck in a job he hates but is very interested in reselling but he’s scared to take the leap because he doesn’t understand many parts of it and thinks it’s complicated. Please make a video for the elders to make them understand that is not that hard and is easy money once u know. Amazing vid!
Josh, I really love your message at the end. I’ve been in a position like that before, struggling and broke. Thank God those days are long behind me but I really can relate to everything you said. Keep up the good, positive work and words!
Awesome mug from Commonwealth Flipper/Picker! It’s amazing what you can find to jumpstart your life if you put in some work with only $4. If I hadn’t found you and reselling when I did, I would have been looking at a glass half empty. Instead I have a glass half full. Thanks Josh!
Ugh.....you made me cry today. ...I'm right there, disabled, half homeless, hungry, life on shambles trying to get my little ebay/etsy business off the ground. I need a change, a shift in my life in the worst way. It's been the worst three years of my life. I'm tired. Thanks for the words of encouragement. I was gonna give up today. You saved more than a small business today. One more day
@@rpierce7004 thank you, I'm trying. Regret is a cold hearted beast. Although I have had a couple items sell this week, so maybe at least on that front things are about to get better? Still hopeful....
I was 18 or 19 when I moved out on my own and no roommates. I literally ate 10 for a dollar ramen noodles for weeks and months. I literally would gag as I ate it towards the end. I finally couldn't swallow it anymore. I would bring cold already cooked noodles to my job. I still can't eat them 20 years later and my kids love them. I think they are disgusting and very unhealthy, but the wife buys them for our kids. When I was a bit older and a little more money I was able to figure out that I could eat a fried egg sandwich really cheap, .99 cents a bag salad with just balsamic, a sort of meatloaf, and lentils/chickpeas/recaito/rice and only spend like 10-15 dollars a week. I worked like 70 hours a week plus 10 to 15 hours of driving. I had like zero body fat because on my down time I would swim laps during the day and jog when I got out of work around 3 a.m. and eventually did a triathlon.
Yes, I am one of those people you talked about. But right now I'm afraid to start again, raising 2 children, virtual schooling takes getting up at 7:00 and teaching until 3:00, and being 65 years old, I just don't know if I could do it again. I keep watching your channel because it gives me great hope, Thank you for encouraging me and others like me.
Such a great ending! Inspirational and genuine! I’ve been in that same spot before and it does suck! $40 vs $9 is such a big deal! Thank you for being so honest and wanting to help others!
Getting it under a pound to switch from Priority to 1st class will take off a good chunk. Frustrating is when you tip just past the 4/8/12 ounce threshold and have to decide if it’s worth the work to save a buck.
Mine was .01 over so I opened it, trimmed the inner flaps, which weighed .01 and retaped it with less tape and it was still .01 over....... I decided to try my luck and when they scanned them in I didn't get a lecture on weight. 😳
I subscribed tonight, I like the way you encourage others. I have been a sporadic reseller for 25 years. I have had a couple of fantastic experiences. I try to tell others what a difference it makes like you do, but I hear alot of excuses. One thing I always tell people, if your selling books or magazines, go through them thoroughly. One of my best sales was the first ever L'oreal Christmas flyer, and it shipped to Europe, but that whole deal was a 5.00 purchase, turned into 2500.00 and I still have 1/2 the box of magazines 20 years later. I am disabled now and raising 2 grandchildren, I'm going all in now. I appreciate the way you explained it, using your own struggle and being honest. Alot of the resellers on you tube had pretty good jobs and started part time, not everyone has that luxury, and I'm glad you told your story.
Each video you post, especially one's like this, we see deeper into who you are, and you are a wonderful human being. Kind, generous and honest. Your wife and family should be so proud of you and your accomplishments!!! You truly care about others. I also was able to make reselling on ebay put food on the table. We literally lived day by day, and always got by. Doing great now, but we've been where you were, dirt poor. Thanks again for all you do!
I'm a widow who is looking to add more money to my income. I had an ebay account over 3 years ago and after a scam, I stopped. I'm ready to get back in there again and I've been to Goodwill today and found my first Fitz and Floyd Christmas bowl. We have nothing like I see Danni, the niche lady, or Tiffany of Thrifting Vegas find. Our shelves are a mish mash of stuff, but the clothing area is enormous! I don't do clothing. Not enough knowledge on good names. I'm soooooo glad I saw you on "the niche lady" last week! I subscribed right away and am enjoying your finds and how fast you can do things. Thank you for everything you do to help those of us out here. Using a walker and falling this pm in the parking lot doesn't help, but I keep on going. Again, thank you!
Yesterday was a good day for $4 only. They didn’t bring out anything new. I picked up a ghost blow mold from the retail side for $5. Sells comps was about $50
I am not a reseller. I just love watching reseller videos. I watched and the things you said at the end and things I have heard you say in other vids is inspired! The joy and encouragement you share and the tips and tricks.... I pray that someone watching finds this video among other great reseller videos and hears your words! Not get rich quick, but make enough to get you where you need and let that guide you forward kinda conversation. Love it! God bless!!🙏
Josh!!! Josh I was close to tears while you were talking towards the end. What you said is true. If your poor selling anything for a profit is great! Thanks to your videos I knew a ton about bins stores and how they worked so when one opened here in November I was shoes to the ground working! My eBay store finally has over 100 items! I'm at over 1k in 90 days and for us that is huge! I crocheted full time until I found reselling on RUclips with Thrift trader. What a change this year has brought! Keep up the amazing work! Ooh Aah Hugs from South Dakota!
Hey Josh, if you are shipping shoes in the original box you can also manipulate a 1095 box to fit the other shoe box perfect. Also it's not a flat rate box so it works just fine. I do it all the time. It's in my video "How to ship shoes out for ebay, poshmark and mercari". Thanks for all your hard work.
Just want to say this has definitely changed my life watching all the eBay community on RUclips! I have so much fun thrifting, and it’s even more exciting when my items sell
Just found you.... and Ive been in that place you describe! I grew up poor so the hustle for me is so inspiring and motivating..... Im not looking for millions I'm just looking to stay on top and be comfortable. Your videos are great thx
I’ve sold on and off eBay for years when I needed extra money or in between jobs. The last 2 years I’ve been at it part time and have made good money! Way more than I would have working a part time job. You set your own hours and do as little or as much as you want. eBay is a life changer! Happy New Year!
Reselling definitely can change people's lives. Too often people buy into the get rich quick stuff that offers so much and never delivers. Instead if someone just starts small you can turn a little bit of money into a significant amount and end up much better financially than you will with any of those programs.
Great motivational talk at the end and being open like you are is awesome. I don't know how many times in life I have wondered how I was going to make the money stretch to feed my kids. It's scary and stressful. I started out years ago buys from yard sales and selling to thrift and pawn shops. You have to think out of the box sometimes. Thank you for all the help you are providing for people to get ahead even just a bit in life.
I really appreciate the way you explain every single thing for people who might be struggling with their lives. Most resellers would keep those details with themselves as a part of the business.
Great video Josh. my wife and myself started selling to help pay down our debt. We started learning more of what to sell because of you and other youtubers. Thanks so much again!
This msg is amazing for those that are struggling. I do have a personal Job but eBay has opened up my life to a whole other level. Thank you for your great vids you have done really good on it all. Keep it up man
Great end of video advice on flipping low cost (quality) stuff for profit to meet expenses. Just be smart about what you buy - research sold comps (comparative items) before pulling trigger. You want items that will sell quickly - not long tail items you have to hold onto for a while.
Just recently came across you YT channel. I subscribed immediately. Been watching daily since the. I really enjoy watching your videos, humility and pleasantries with all those you come into contact with. It's really uplifting and encouraging.
Josh I know what your talking about. I remember one night serving peanut butter and jelly and hominy for dinner because that's all the food I had left in the house to feed 4 people. Times are tough now, but not quite that bad. And you're right, if you've never had those kind of problems you don't understand how much 10 or 20 dollars can mean.
What you say is true! 7 years ago, when I first started reselling, I was thrilled to find I could turn .25 into $5 or $10! God has blessed my business, I now try to target items with a profit of at least $50, but a large majority of my items are around $20. It all adds up, though!
Great advice you gave there at the end. If you don’t even have $4, find a few things round your place that you can do without, and even that can start you off.
“Maybe their scales are off today” 😂 I always chat with the cashiers at the bins just to be friendly, and they cut me random deals allllll the time! Awww poor otter being left behind 😉
The last part is very inspiring. You are a good person! Keep doing what you are doing. You have the power to impact some people's lives. Excellent job!
Both my parents lost their jobs at the same time. Mom took our last $4 and bought a bushel of soybeans. She baked them up (moms a good cook), did you ever eat soybeans? They have a lot of oil, its like eating a bowl of mayonnaise. You are queasy and hungry at the same time. (I did bake a cake and called a lady and tried to sell it to her, I was a kid.) For one week we ate them for breakfast , lunch and dinner. I saved my money, I graduated with the equivalent of $12,000 in the bank and I left home. I was 17, only job I had was babysitting.
I’ve been there bro...I think that’s why I relate so much to you over other resellers. Humble, down to earth, and seemingly always happy! Preach bro preach
I go to post office daily. The way eBay counts your handling time is killing me. I talked to them and they fixed a lot of them for me. It shown me having 28 packages with not being dropped off at post office for over 3 weeks.
Our regular mailman is awesome but he took a vacation in December!!!!! HOW??? The temp REFUSED to pick up packages and the local post office I'm 'supposed to go to' (????) REFUSES to scan packages because 'they don't have to... I drive to a bigger one and everyone there is AWESOME!!!!! Unfortunately the daily drive is killing my rotater cuff...LONG backstory there but driving hurts (I need a new clutch.)
@@dfreak01 the same with me. They give me a dirty look and are not happy when I ask them for a receipt for my 📦 packages. But that is only when there is no line or I have an expensive item to ship out. Usually if there is a big line of people I just drop the packages on the counter 🤞 cross my fingers hope they get scanned in and make it to their destination!
Trying to declutter my house and pay off some credit cards and just sold my first 2 items on ebay this week! Thanks for the inspiration! I have a good full time job, but I also love to shop & travel so I'm never ahead on my finances. I have enough extra stuff just from personal accumulation to sell for a while, but looking forward to trying to flip items in the future. Great channel!!
Great fines with just your $4.00 that would provide your profits. Yes, with only $9.00 can be tough as a single person and I understand what you went through but being a single parent with a child was very hard. Wish I had that opportunity back then as well. Continue being you and teaching others how one can press on forward. Thanks Josh, for your transparency and honesty!
I’m surprised you don’t use USPS Priority Mail Legal Flat Rate Envelope. Have you used those before? There a bit cheaper then padded but they can hold soooo much more
So love using those. I almost always find a proper sized box for each of the sizes to use inside as well. Of course the 1096 and I also had a computer shop save some cases of the empty keyboard plain brown boxes after they did business installs. They are easy to modify. Also good for things such as dvd sets, games, and some books
my wife and i have fairly solid careers and have managed to carve out a nice life for ourselves so far, but i am so envious of the picking/reselling lifestyle. i have days where i feel absolutely trapped at my job and that i could be so much happier doing anything else. i watch videos like this all the time and daydream about one day having the stones to jump in. i have a fairly well-known youtube picker living 5 minutes away from me that i'm always seeing at thrift stores, so the market is pretty cornered here! keep up the good work, folks!
Start little by little. Follow your heart. The successful guy cant catch everything. There must be a reason you have a nudge from the universe to scavenge! Do baby steps.
In watching one of your videos about not to cancel an order, but ship it out with a gift/coupon, but then refund them... worked out perfectly! Never would have thought about that.
Imagine how many lives you've changed! When my fiancé and I lost our jobs at the beginning of the pandemic it was so depressing and scary until we found you and WBK. Now we have some control over our lives again. It doesn't pay all the bills yet but we're digging ourselves out and I'll never be able to thank you enough for what you've given us. We're even in a better place mentally than when we were working mediocre jobs and we're so thankful to have survived this hard time and come out stronger. I know RUclips is a ton of work but thank you for putting in the effort to help all of us. You are appreciated more than you know.
Thank you!
Agreed
I totally agree, thank you Mr. Hairy Tornado :)
I can relate! 🙏🏻
Lol those singing fish sell for good money and fast.
The end of the video got me... Little gal here! My family is, well was one income. I'm unable to work. We have 5 kids. It had gotten to the point that I was extreme budgeting (we're talking less than a dollar a meal for 7 people...) and we were desperate.. Guess what? Thanks to eBay (and awesome reseller content creators), my kids had Christmas. Probably the best Christmas to date. ❤️
Thanks for your knowledge, Josh! We appreciate you.
I agree!! Thanks to reselling my 4 kids had Christmas this year too!!!
What are you writing a Hallmark movie?
Loved this video! Great information!!!
God bless you sister.
Can’t believe you sold your kids so u could have a good Christmas 😜
Hey brother, I have been to this particular goodwill multiple times. The only thing I look for is broken jewelry. A lot of times, at the very bottom of these bins I will find broken chains, and crushed rings. I've managed to find $200 worth of jewelry about a month ago. Like quarter pieces of gold chains. Look deep, I promise it's worth it. I walked away only paying like $1 for $200 in gold and silver. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Hello from Augusta, GA by the way!!!
How can you tell its real
It's interesting to note that physics is at play as to where things end up resting in the bins. Large light stuff ends up on the top and small heavy things settle to the bottom. In physics we call this 'granular convection' or 'The Brazil Nut Effect'.
@@gwendorphins7 the Commonwealth picker/flipper uses magnets
That is awesome! Great idea and great job
@@dfreak01 thanks!
The last 2-3 years my husband and I have eased our struggle through reselling. Love your videos. Thanks.
Keep up the hustling you two will definitely make it!
U a liar 🤥
Last few minutes of this video is truth. I turned $270 into almost $10,000 since March. You are awesome Josh!
I grew up dirt poor....I agree with you! The ability to turn $4-$5 into $40 would have been life changing many, MANY times. Thanks for sharing this with others.
This is how I started selling on ebay. When my husband and I first moved in together we had $25 a month to spend on food for the month. I learned how to use coupons and I started selling, what we now call retail arbitrage, hot wheel cars and pez dispensers for extra cash. That was over 20 years ago. Recently got back into reselling when I had the last daughter who is medically fragile. Love all the great information you and others like you provide. Thanks for encouraging others!
So, I already enjoyed your videos but I really have so much respect for what you said about making every penny stretch. I've been there! There were times where we had enough to buy a loaf of bread and peanut butter to make it through the week. When you emerge from challenging situations like that, it changes the way you think about money, value, and time. I admire your ability to be fully honest and give a hand up to those who are there now. I wish I had known what I know now about reselling all those years ago. Thank you for BEING THE GOOD in this world and paying it forward. You are helping so many people!
As a single mom I’ve been there, I really get it, reselling changed my life too. Thanks Josh for your honesty and transparency. Much love and happy new year to you , Haley, and Moes.
Thanks Monica!
Spent $4 on a pair of Salvatore Ferragamo shoes two days ago. Sold for $140!
Let's Goooo!
Can't wait for my shirt it's not for a new job just a promotion but I can't wait to wear it to work knowing I helped you sell a item you've had awhile
I can remember a couple years back taking stuff to the pawn shop and knowing I was taking a loss on selling it to them but did it to keep food on the table for my family, if i had only known back then... this would have been a life changer. I hope someone in that situation can get out sooner with your help! Great video!
Josh I’ve been watching for a few months now and this has been my favorite video you’ve done. Sharing your story about having $9 to work with and how doing this work could be life changing is so true and inspirational. So many kind and charitable people in the reseller community but you might be at the top of the list sir. Keep up the great work and know it’s making a difference.
Thanks man! Never forget where you came from
I am SO glad I found your channel last spring over quarantine. I have been a part time reseller since 2003, but am always looking to learn new things & see how fellow resellers do things. I honestly think the reason your channel is growing so rapidly is because of the relatable aspect you bring to the table. I feel like anyone from any walk of life can appreciate your hustle. Looking forward to your next video and I know you will pass 100K in no time! Thanks for all you do Josh!
Thanks for all you share with us Josh! Honestly, reselling is the first side hustle I can see changing my life. There is endless potential to the doors it can open. I am going to do my best to make my business successful this year.
Do it! Its a great hobby to have that actually makes you money!
I can completely relate to having a broke phase. I call it my Ramen noodle days. Thanks for being so helpful and honest. Just watched another reseller that said she found great products that are flying off the shelves but they weren't going to share any of the info. Then why tell viwers?! Your videos have taught me a lot! Wishing you continued success!!
I love these kind of videos where you see how much you can make off of a small amount of $. It would be awesome to see a continuing series to see how much you make this year from this $4 purchase by rolling it into the next haul.
Being a single income family in a super expensive area has been a challenge, but I’m grateful everyday that we’re making it. We can resell and flip for fun and extra resources. Your message does hit home, though. You just don’t know what it’s like to have to figure out where food is going to come from unless you’ve been there... a great reminder for everyone right now.
I kind of wish I lived in a more expensive area. I am really good at fixing old furniture, I worked on restoring museum pieces as a kind for like 5 years. And there is always great free stuff that rich people give away.
@@robertm4050 that is true! The things that get thrown away here are mind boggling. I’ve rescued a Duncan Phyfe piece and a Drexel cabinet
I paid off 3 credit cards by selling items on ebay to boost what I could pay off on them each month.
So glad you’re mentioning Commonwealth picker/flipper’s channel. Kevin is also very good at explaining the ins and outs of reselling. You are awesome.
"the answer isn't going in to debt"
Yessss! Thanks for sharing! Speaking truth : )
I understand completely. eBay has really helped me pay my bills. Without it, I’d be stressed to the point of panic attacks. Lately I’ve been flipping used sewing machines. They cost me $7 or so, need a good cleaning, a $5 part, a new needle and I sell them locally within a day or two for $150-$200. Even found a repair course on youtube for free. I’m diversified and ready to handle whatever the economy throws at me.
Angela
Would you please elaborate on your process or make a video, please?
Very creative thinking!
Thank you SO much for this video. Im a retired educator. Not only was I bored when I started my Ebay business, but my retirement did not allow me to fulfill my retirement dreams. Ebay selling and thrifting has truly changed my life. I agree it is something anyone can do and it only take a couple of dollars to begin. Blessings!
I will probably watch this video 3 more times before the end of the day! I love it. It’s crazy to think I first started reselling during the lowest point of my life literally just to keep the lights on... now reselling is the highlight of every single day and my full time job. It only took one sale and one RUclips video to change my life. I’m just thankful the first video I stumbled upon was yours! Thanks so much for everything you taught me!
First video I ever watched was actually “Flipping Goodwill items on eBay | $200 into $1200” I’m watching it again right now and you missed that second pair of Brooks running shoes at 0:58 you almost knocked them off the shelf and still missed them lol but seriously though thanks for everything!
I use small flips from the goodwill bins to pay off all of my utility bills every month. Minimual work, kind of fun, and it really helps my family!
You are, as they say "Teaching people to fish", which is so valuable in today's world. I actually believe everyone should go through a period of extremely difficult times. It teaches you how to survive on less and be thankful for what you have. Thanks for all the lessons. 😊
Dude, I love how passionate you are about sharing this. I've been that poor before - rolling pennies for gas - and I could see you were just about in tears when explaining what it was like. You have such a big heart and I just wanted to let you know that it comes through your videos.
Amen brother. No one understands that unless they’ve been there. I remember when I first started working from home in college and was making $200 a week. I was stoked. People said it wasn’t enough to live on but it all depends on your situation. To a broke college kid $200 a week was pretty good to work from home. Turning $4 into &40 would have been huge.
Saying this kind of stuff is super encouraging as a teen about to turn 18 and not in a well off family. My mom has felt rather worthless because of her disability since she was diagnosed and told about it and seeing her light up as a whole about doing reselling is rewarding on its own. Thank you so much!
Absolutely!
It's the only job I can have due to multiple health issues. I can control my hours and go with my energy ebbs & flows!!
Keep your head up! You and your mom, I am praying for you both! God bless and good luck!
You literally spoke to ME with that maxed out cards $9 to your name and needing groceries for yourself..we're in the same - Family of 5..less than $20 in my bank account..no food in the house and needing groceries...and your videos give me hope to look beyond my great eye for thrift for my home, family and friends vs making money for us..Thank you- I've watched probably 20+ of your videos..now proud subscriber xo
Love how u show your packaging and shipping info. Would love to have your shipping fees here in Canada, it’s soo expensive to ship anything here. A lot of people don’t realize how much work it is to flip stuff and sell on eBay! You end up putting a lot of labour between buying the item to selling it. Remote seem to sell well:)
I did some reselling through other apps a few years ago and tried ebay but was unable to sell anything on ebay. I'm glad I found your channel. I will get back to reselling. It was really fun for me just packaging and shipping stuff when I needed extra cash. Thank you for your detailed explanation on this reselling process. I subscribed to your channel and I am so glad you're doing well on your sales
The first item you picked up at the bins that you showed was a decent winner for weight. The green Tupperware canister. Not the best of colors or price but not heavy and could sell for $5-10. But Shhhhhh, don’t tell anyone, the lid alone can sell for that if in good condition. The Servalier lids are notorious for breaking leaving lots of owners missing the lids. And there is little weight or shipping cost involved
I have that set, I was like ahhh I need it 😂😂
I sell just random Tupperware lids all the time. Look up the code on the lid for its info
Was in the same position as you and took a leap for it,Started reselling late last year because of your videos and I’m now doing very well. My dad is stuck in a job he hates but is very interested in reselling but he’s scared to take the leap because he doesn’t understand many parts of it and thinks it’s complicated. Please make a video for the elders to make them understand that is not that hard and is easy money once u know. Amazing vid!
Josh, I really love your message at the end. I’ve been in a position like that before, struggling and broke. Thank God those days are long behind me but I really can relate to everything you said. Keep up the good, positive work and words!
My husband and I just got into reselling through EBAY this month, I can honestly say your videos are VERY helpful! Great information and tips!
Awesome mug from Commonwealth Flipper/Picker! It’s amazing what you can find to jumpstart your life if you put in some work with only $4. If I hadn’t found you and reselling when I did, I would have been looking at a glass half empty. Instead I have a glass half full. Thanks Josh!
Ugh.....you made me cry today. ...I'm right there, disabled, half homeless, hungry, life on shambles trying to get my little ebay/etsy business off the ground. I need a change, a shift in my life in the worst way. It's been the worst three years of my life. I'm tired.
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I was gonna give up today. You saved more than a small business today. One more day
Hang in there.
@@rpierce7004 thank you, I'm trying. Regret is a cold hearted beast. Although I have had a couple items sell this week, so maybe at least on that front things are about to get better? Still hopeful....
I was 18 or 19 when I moved out on my own and no roommates. I literally ate 10 for a dollar ramen noodles for weeks and months. I literally would gag as I ate it towards the end. I finally couldn't swallow it anymore. I would bring cold already cooked noodles to my job. I still can't eat them 20 years later and my kids love them. I think they are disgusting and very unhealthy, but the wife buys them for our kids. When I was a bit older and a little more money I was able to figure out that I could eat a fried egg sandwich really cheap, .99 cents a bag salad with just balsamic, a sort of meatloaf, and lentils/chickpeas/recaito/rice and only spend like 10-15 dollars a week. I worked like 70 hours a week plus 10 to 15 hours of driving. I had like zero body fat because on my down time I would swim laps during the day and jog when I got out of work around 3 a.m. and eventually did a triathlon.
Yes, I am one of those people you talked about. But right now I'm afraid to start again, raising 2 children, virtual schooling takes getting up at 7:00 and teaching until 3:00, and being 65 years old, I just don't know if I could do it again. I keep watching your channel because it gives me great hope, Thank you for encouraging me and others like me.
Dropping so much wisdom Josh. You helped me through a tough time financially when I was in college and now I'm rolling. Appreciate you tremendously :)
Such a great ending! Inspirational and genuine! I’ve been in that same spot before and it does suck! $40 vs $9 is such a big deal! Thank you for being so honest and wanting to help others!
That repacking a ton of times to get it under a pound is so me! Lol 😆
Getting it under a pound to switch from Priority to 1st class will take off a good chunk.
Frustrating is when you tip just past the 4/8/12 ounce threshold and have to decide if it’s worth the work to save a buck.
Mine was .01 over so I opened it, trimmed the inner flaps, which weighed .01 and retaped it with less tape and it was still .01 over....... I decided to try my luck and when they scanned them in I didn't get a lecture on weight. 😳
I do the exact same thing. The box is to heavy so I'm gonna use bubble wrap and a padded envelope.
Hi Josh. Laurie here. How r things?? Love ❤️ your show. You’re so clever and enlightening. Hi to Hayley 👍🏼
Had to do it myself today lol
I subscribed tonight, I like the way you encourage others. I have been a sporadic reseller for 25 years. I have had a couple of fantastic experiences. I try to tell others what a difference it makes like you do, but I hear alot of excuses. One thing I always tell people, if your selling books or magazines, go through them thoroughly. One of my best sales was the first ever L'oreal Christmas flyer, and it shipped to Europe, but that whole deal was a 5.00 purchase, turned into 2500.00 and I still have 1/2 the box of magazines 20 years later. I am disabled now and raising 2 grandchildren, I'm going all in now. I appreciate the way you explained it, using your own struggle and being honest. Alot of the resellers on you tube had pretty good jobs and started part time, not everyone has that luxury, and I'm glad you told your story.
Man the end of this video really touched me. You’re so motivating and posting! ♥️
Each video you post, especially one's like this, we see deeper into who you are, and you are a wonderful human being. Kind, generous and honest. Your wife and family should be so proud of you and your accomplishments!!! You truly care about others. I also was able to make reselling on ebay put food on the table. We literally lived day by day, and always got by. Doing great now, but we've been where you were, dirt poor. Thanks again for all you do!
the bins 😂 I've hated on them for over a year. But as of recent, having a blast and makin' off well
what sells always and fast? Electronics haha
I'm a softy. I buy so many plush! I've had a few awesome sales! I source them for .25
@@dfreak01 that's great! I am always learning lol
I'm a widow who is looking to add more money to my income. I had an ebay account over 3 years ago and after a scam, I stopped. I'm ready to get back in there again and I've been to Goodwill today and found my first Fitz and Floyd Christmas bowl. We have nothing like I see Danni, the niche lady, or Tiffany of Thrifting Vegas find. Our shelves are a mish mash of stuff, but the clothing area is enormous! I don't do clothing. Not enough knowledge on good names. I'm soooooo glad I saw you on "the niche lady" last week! I subscribed right away and am enjoying your finds and how fast you can do things. Thank you for everything you do to help those of us out here. Using a walker and falling this pm in the parking lot doesn't help, but I keep on going. Again, thank you!
Yesterday was a good day for $4 only. They didn’t bring out anything new. I picked up a ghost blow mold from the retail side for $5. Sells comps was about $50
I am not a reseller. I just love watching reseller videos. I watched and the things you said at the end and things I have heard you say in other vids is inspired! The joy and encouragement you share and the tips and tricks.... I pray that someone watching finds this video among other great reseller videos and hears your words! Not get rich quick, but make enough to get you where you need and let that guide you forward kinda conversation. Love it! God bless!!🙏
Some people will take your experience and run with it. Some won’t, but you have done your part. Great video buddy.
Josh!!! Josh I was close to tears while you were talking towards the end. What you said is true. If your poor selling anything for a profit is great! Thanks to your videos I knew a ton about bins stores and how they worked so when one opened here in November I was shoes to the ground working! My eBay store finally has over 100 items! I'm at over 1k in 90 days and for us that is huge! I crocheted full time until I found reselling on RUclips with Thrift trader. What a change this year has brought! Keep up the amazing work! Ooh Aah Hugs from South Dakota!
Loved how you said the answer isn't debt or asking for money from others, but rather taking action and being creative. So true!
Put in the work! Opportunity is everywhere!
Thanks Hairy Tornado, you've given people the chance to make some money & eat & kept their dignity too, I really admire you.
Your sincerity touched my heart. I too, have been in a $9 situation, so I know what you're talking about.
Hey Josh, if you are shipping shoes in the original box you can also manipulate a 1095 box to fit the other shoe box perfect. Also it's not a flat rate box so it works just fine. I do it all the time. It's in my video "How to ship shoes out for ebay, poshmark and mercari". Thanks for all your hard work.
Just want to say this has definitely changed my life watching all the eBay community on RUclips! I have so much fun thrifting, and it’s even more exciting when my items sell
It's a thrill!
Just found you.... and Ive been in that place you describe! I grew up poor so the hustle for me is so inspiring and motivating..... Im not looking for millions I'm just looking to stay on top and be comfortable. Your videos are great thx
Love your passion, energy, and and kindness. Stay Blessed
I’ve sold on and off eBay for years when I needed extra money or in between jobs. The last 2 years I’ve been at it part time and have made good money! Way more than I would have working a part time job. You set your own hours and do as little or as much as you want. eBay is a life changer!
Happy New Year!
Reselling definitely can change people's lives. Too often people buy into the get rich quick stuff that offers so much and never delivers. Instead if someone just starts small you can turn a little bit of money into a significant amount and end up much better financially than you will with any of those programs.
Great motivational talk at the end and being open like you are is awesome. I don't know how many times in life I have wondered how I was going to make the money stretch to feed my kids. It's scary and stressful. I started out years ago buys from yard sales and selling to thrift and pawn shops. You have to think out of the box sometimes. Thank you for all the help you are providing for people to get ahead even just a bit in life.
Great message and more people should do this to help recycle all the stuff that ends up in landfills.
Those BOC's run small, but, when they fit are soo comfortable
you need to go to the bins as much as you can! very entertaining to watch and you can make a lot of money finding things.
I really appreciate the way you explain every single thing for people who might be struggling with their lives. Most resellers would keep those details with themselves as a part of the business.
I love the message at the end of this video Josh, I can relate and agree
Great video Josh. my wife and myself started selling to help pay down our debt. We started learning more of what to sell because of you and other youtubers. Thanks so much again!
This msg is amazing for those that are struggling. I do have a personal Job but eBay has opened up my life to a whole other level. Thank you for your great vids you have done really good on it all. Keep it up man
Sup Josh ! I'm a new subscriber and I must say I love watching your videos! Very inspirational, Thanks
Trimming ounces of tape and poly to save pounds of shipping! Love it.
Great end of video advice on flipping low cost (quality) stuff for profit to meet expenses. Just be smart about what you buy - research sold comps (comparative items) before pulling trigger. You want items that will sell quickly - not long tail items you have to hold onto for a while.
Great video again Josh. Love the encouragement for people to get out there and change their lived
Just recently came across you YT channel. I subscribed immediately. Been watching daily since the. I really enjoy watching your videos, humility and pleasantries with all those you come into contact with. It's really uplifting and encouraging.
Josh, thank you for the encouragement.
Josh I know what your talking about. I remember one night serving peanut butter and jelly and hominy for dinner because that's all the food I had left in the house to feed 4 people. Times are tough now, but not quite that bad. And you're right, if you've never had those kind of problems you don't understand how much 10 or 20 dollars can mean.
What you say is true! 7 years ago, when I first started reselling, I was thrilled to find I could turn .25 into $5 or $10! God has blessed my business, I now try to target items with a profit of at least $50, but a large majority of my items are around $20. It all adds up, though!
Great advice you gave there at the end. If you don’t even have $4, find a few things round your place that you can do without, and even that can start you off.
“Maybe their scales are off today” 😂 I always chat with the cashiers at the bins just to be friendly, and they cut me random deals allllll the time! Awww poor otter being left behind 😉
I would have bought that otter. Too cute!
The last part is very inspiring. You are a good person! Keep doing what you are doing. You have the power to impact some people's lives. Excellent job!
Great video as always!! Kevin is a great dude. The enamen will bring more great sales. Bless you bro
He'll get things moving!
i may be a bit overtired! Glad to have one of your vids to wind down to!!
I had a good day and now a good night ✌🏽🙏
Both my parents lost their jobs at the same time. Mom took our last $4 and bought a bushel of soybeans. She baked them up (moms a good cook), did you ever eat soybeans? They have a lot of oil, its like eating a bowl of mayonnaise. You are queasy and hungry at the same time. (I did bake a cake and called a lady and tried to sell it to her, I was a kid.) For one week we ate them for breakfast , lunch and dinner. I saved my money, I graduated with the equivalent of $12,000 in the bank and I left home. I was 17, only job I had was babysitting.
yesterday I learned that you can scan in prepaid packages at the self serve kiosk at the post office. Game changer.
so true! so hard to scale up for us little guys.
Sell the little stuff to get some capital, the get into bigger flips.
Have you ever done a video showing how you prep what you sell? Cleaning, repairing, steaming, etc.
New subscriber - enjoying your channel!
So sad to see the otter back in the bin😭
Same it was adorable
I’ve been there bro...I think that’s why I relate so much to you over other resellers. Humble, down to earth, and seemingly always happy! Preach bro preach
I feel you with the .1 ounce...haha #resellerproblems
Your little speech at the end of the video was iconic. I love your videos and you‘re such a nice person. Please never change.
I go to post office daily. The way eBay counts your handling time is killing me. I talked to them and they fixed a lot of them for me. It shown me having 28 packages with not being dropped off at post office for over 3 weeks.
Our regular mailman is awesome but he took a vacation in December!!!!! HOW??? The temp REFUSED to pick up packages and the local post office I'm 'supposed to go to' (????) REFUSES to scan packages because 'they don't have to... I drive to a bigger one and everyone there is AWESOME!!!!! Unfortunately the daily drive is killing my rotater cuff...LONG backstory there but driving hurts (I need a new clutch.)
@@dfreak01 actually they DO HAVE TO ITS THERE JOB! You need to report whoever is telling you that to get that issue fixed. That's such bs!
@@dfreak01 the same with me. They give me a dirty look and are not happy when I ask them for a receipt for my 📦 packages. But that is only when there is no line or I have an expensive item to ship out. Usually if there is a big line of people I just drop the packages on the counter 🤞 cross my fingers hope they get scanned in and make it to their destination!
Trying to declutter my house and pay off some credit cards and just sold my first 2 items on ebay this week! Thanks for the inspiration! I have a good full time job, but I also love to shop & travel so I'm never ahead on my finances. I have enough extra stuff just from personal accumulation to sell for a while, but looking forward to trying to flip items in the future. Great channel!!
I couldn't stop looking at that poor otter laying on his back in the corner of that gross bin. Poor guy. Hope he found a good home. 🤣
This video was collected! This is the reason I stared reselling. I'm a blind disabled person. I love doing this.
It's been fun watching as your subs go up! And fun watching you become more and more happy as time goes on. You have great energy!
Thank you!
Great fines with just your $4.00 that would provide your profits. Yes, with only $9.00 can be tough as a single person and I understand what you went through but being a single parent with a child was very hard. Wish I had that opportunity back then as well. Continue being you and teaching others how one can press on forward. Thanks Josh, for your transparency and honesty!
I’m surprised you don’t use USPS Priority Mail Legal Flat Rate Envelope. Have you used those before? There a bit cheaper then padded but they can hold soooo much more
I've used them in the past but I like the bubbles
So love using those. I almost always find a proper sized box for each of the sizes to use inside as well. Of course the 1096 and I also had a computer shop save some cases of the empty keyboard plain brown boxes after they did business installs. They are easy to modify. Also good for things such as dvd sets, games, and some books
You are so awesome I love the message at the end, I can't wait for 100K subscribers you definitely have earned it
my wife and i have fairly solid careers and have managed to carve out a nice life for ourselves so far, but i am so envious of the picking/reselling lifestyle. i have days where i feel absolutely trapped at my job and that i could be so much happier doing anything else. i watch videos like this all the time and daydream about one day having the stones to jump in. i have a fairly well-known youtube picker living 5 minutes away from me that i'm always seeing at thrift stores, so the market is pretty cornered here! keep up the good work, folks!
Start little by little. Follow your heart. The successful guy cant catch everything. There must be a reason you have a nudge from the universe to scavenge! Do baby steps.
In watching one of your videos about not to cancel an order, but ship it out with a gift/coupon, but then refund them... worked out perfectly! Never would have thought about that.