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Thanks so much! I have overestimated profits so many times.

@@GoodOlDays620 The label and the thick black inside care tag that shows it’s made of leather and needs to be dry cleaned. They don’t make the tags like that anymore. They’re usually really thin white or black paper thin material care tags now. You’re right about California’s thrift prices being out of control. I would start out selling things you own first that you’re not using/need anymore to get used to the platform you’re going to sell on first. Maybe flea markets and the Goodwill bins would be better sourcing options for you starting out as well.

@@journey565 Right on. Thanks for watching. Appreciate you.

You made a great point too! Thanks so much for your input.

In my 2nd yr of FT reselling I have changed to looking for media/toys/games/ties/hats first. If I have time I will look at other items. I have changed from looking at cheap "buy price" vs "price for value" as well as other factors like ease of storage, and how long it takes to pack to ship. For example, I no longer will buy breakable items unless they net me $50+ due to storage room & shipping difficulty. I am one person, I can't spend all day packing breakable items. On the other hand, I will buy outdoor/active stuff all day long (like baby backpacks, motorcycle stuff, tennis racket) even if I just make $ 10 profit because I can pack it and store in my shed till the season & its a viable category to niche in my area that Im hoping to expand this year

@@Mel_Flips_It I totally agree with you on this. Shifting from just looking for low-cost items to considering "price for value" really shows how our approach to reselling evolves. It’s not just about getting the cheapest buy price anymore-it's about understanding the bigger picture: how easy something is to store, how long it takes to pack and ship, and how it might help attract new customers or bring in more traffic. Sometimes, overpaying for an item can actually make more sense in the long run because of the value it brings to the business. As we continue to learn and grow, our strategies naturally evolve to align with what works best for our stores and our goals. It’s amazing to see how this process shapes the way we make decisions!

@@journey565 Yeah! They’re pretty neat. Only got them in size large. Does that fit?

@@journey565 Now if I could just find blazers like that every single day at my local thrift and not have to travel all over the earth to do so. 😂. Thanks for watching.

@@Mel_Flips_It definitely check them. Same day shipping is a simple hack. Customers like speed of service. It’s one of Amazon’s shipping policies and successes. People will actually pay more too.

Yeah. Wish I found it in Philadelphia Eagles! This New York Jets jacket might be your size!

@@journey565 Psycho Bunny was actually affordable because it had something on it that came out in the wash. Usually they’re overpriced at the thrift. Have to watch for fakes too. Kyrie Irving pick up reminded me of how I haven’t had time to watch a single NBA game this season. Who are your favorite NBA players? Past or present.

@abundanttagsinc I can't believe LeBron is still playing at 40 so I gotta go with him.

@ I can’t believe that either. I actually found a LeBron James high school jersey within the last couple of weeks at the thrift. Nice choice. It’s incredible what he’s doing. Tickets to see LeBron and the Lakers in New York are up there!

@@Mel_Flips_It so is yours! Thanks 🙏

@@Mel_Flips_It I’ve been experimenting with laying the loudest, most eye-catching piece of clothing on top as a finishing touch when applicable.

@@abundanttagsinc hmmm I was thinking of using color as a "hook" in the beginning of a short to get people to stop scrolling? maybe do an A/B test ? or not 😁

@ have you tried testing thumbnails here? I noticed some creators are and the original thumbnail is switched out after a few hours of upload.

@@abundanttagsinc when I did digital downloads I used to do it casually bc I made videos for clients as well they were just the product nothing exciting but I would see a commonality to what designs ppl responded to the most. I did not do a formal one.

@@Mel_Flips_It Oh right on. I've tried split testing campaigns before on Facebook before and it was a hassle. Sometimes the ads I ran wouldn't even take off because I was split testing and get stuck in the review process for extremely long durations.

@@Mel_Flips_It It would have to be its own video dedicated to that.

@@abundanttagsinc oh okay

@@TheChosenMoose01 thanks so much. How was your holiday? Thank you for stopping in and sharing. I appreciate you.

@abundanttagsinc mine was great, my family ate a lot of good foods 😂😂😂

@ Same!! I’ll probably shoot one more haul before the year is over. I’m hoping I get something in your size that you’re interested in soon!! New Years goals! 😀

@@abundanttagsinc good luck with that and have a fantastic new years!

@ Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful time as well.

I haven't noticed any reclassification of books since I've been selling books. I started with dnd books just as a hobby in 2023. I am very specific with books. Books are super easy to classify and show condition.

@@johndough23 I like the idea of the item specifics you’re asking for. Buyers do not read the item specifics or scroll the photos. A lot of buyers buy and then look over the listing afterwards and cancel. The sellers that are misleading about item condition will phase themselves off of the platform. I believe this is a step in the direction for eBay wanting sellers to be more thorough on their listings. It starts with us as sellers to make it easier for the buyers.

@@Mel_Flips_It I never had any returns or issues grading any condition of books or magazines either. Not one return or complaint.

@ Thankyou

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@@Nana_Tink thank you for the feedback. Appreciate you watching. You’re very welcome.

I have always listed my items with condition description. I am showing people my process right now because I feel like it's going to help them when this change happens in the very near future.

@@abundanttagsinc i describe condition if its EUC which is pristine or there's a blemish. in between i have not known what to describe. what I am trying to find the words to ask is how to notate ahead of time so in Feb you can quickly click that dropdown thing or whatever it is

I think the best policy is to mark everything fair with signs of wear. Let the buyer spend time on your listing (a good cue of interest to the algo). Use all 24 pictures to show as much of the item as you can. State if they have further issue to message you (another cue to ebay people are engaged with your listings). I can tell you this because I sell them...Clothing like Suits and Jackets are 100% mislabeled on eBay, every last listing. The reason is there is no way to properly measure these garments. The material varies far too much to flay lay and measure. Same for a mannequin. These critical fits can make a 42 a 46 or a 46 a 42. Most returns in these categories are the result of fit issues. Have not even mentioned altering or how ridiculous label tag numbers are. It is a total mess and nobody on or off eBay has an answer. Looking like krap is just the norm in America. Most Men have ill fitting clothes.

@@johndough23 i mark signs of wear already. even a loose thread. What I was trying to figure out is if there is a way to do an indicator to myself, like maybe in the sku, ahead of time. so that way I can just mark it fast in February. I use NWT Like new EUC, or "flaw" in my title et al. what I don't use is a label like good.

@@johndough23 Clothes is a small % of my reselling biz. I only use a half mannequin for display. Everything else is measured with either the Apple app or a yard stick, shown. I don't have a problem with returns, I have had 1 because he looked at the size and not the measurements but he never mailed it back. and another because a flawed shirt was returned in instead of the one I sold. I don't really want people to have to message me for information. I don't care if they do, but, when I buy something off anywhere online I expect there to be enough information to make a decision with the photos and the description. Most people aren't comfortable with asking questions whether its real life or online. Returns are going to happen with clothing because the clothing industry doesn't have a consistent sizing standard system. They aren't cohesive. Anything other then sportswear or active wear is a pain, even to buy in person. Females have dealt with this for decades. Things are too big, too small, no pockets, too short, too long, too many variables ! so welcome to the club. :) Men's clothes to me are easier to sell AND wear. While I do think over decades Americans have begun to dress up less, I wouldn't say its "like krap". I would say we are so busy surviving and working that the average American doesn't have the time or the money anymore to dress up. As a woman, I'm so happy for activewear because I have never found a pair of jeans that fit right. lol 🦄

This is true. I believe it definitely helps with the buyer experience.

The Never Ending Story of content creation. 😂

@@abundanttagsinc 🤣time ROI

@@Mel_Flips_It You're so right though!

I just found out clarification, when AP relists, that listing does count as a new listing because it gets a new eBay listing number.

@@Mel_Flips_It Oh, interesting. How often does AP relist? And can you stop it from delist to relist? I’ll have to read about it to get the extra nuance.

You're welcome to link it here so if anyone else is reading the comments, they can get some value and learn about Autoposher as well.

@@abundanttagsinc AUTOPOSHER TUTORIAL🦄 th-cam.com/video/5zYkm_LlGI8/w-d-xo.html

@ that link works. Thanks for the discount.

@@abundanttagsinc thankyou!! let me know how you like AP!!

Ooh, really? Who would've thought? 😂

I try to find and buy the best possible items I can. My store evolved as time goes on. Trends change, seasons change. Testing and refining. More product research. Learn from bad buys. I would pick up the best possible book lots I can find, for unique listings to set myself apart. Also, I would look to buy higher profit margin better selling books for 1 offs.

@@abundanttagsinc i just bought my first bulk sale from a church and I'm going through that but also i do try to source higher unusual books from the other 2 places, i think this is just going to be learn as I go it's good to hear your dynamic learning

@@Mel_Flips_It Nice learning experience on the bulk purchase. May save you time sourcing because of that purchase and to focus on processing the items. What works today for resellers may not work tomorrow and a reselling system, process, or philosophy may work for some but may not work for others. I know discover the flow of what works for you. Can’t wait to hear about your bulk buy experience!!!

@@Mel_Flips_It makes perfect sense to me. Bring your cost down. You’re already touching, holding, transporting, storing them anyway, so if you can figure out a way to make extra money on the non eBay-able items you’ll make more money.

@@Mel_Flips_It Hahahaha same here and then TH-cam started pushing videos about these things called Meta Ray Ban smart glasses and I was hooked.

@ wait I didn’t hear the narration I had it on silent you CAN get prescription!!!!

@@Mel_Flips_It Yep and some insurance companies actually pay for the price of the frames too.

@@wakeupandcoffee That's amazing actually. Can always try submitting to your insurance companies. All they can do is deny the claim. You still paid out of pocket anyway. Also, you may be able to business expense write them if using it for business purposes. Consult your accountant and double check.

@@Mel_Flips_It Yes. You can get them prescription lenses. They come in all different stylish frames too. Pretty epic.

@@wakeupandcoffee Yesss!! It’ll free our hands and get more content to edit while still performing the task at hand. Can’t wait to see what you create!

@@abundanttagsinc I Know I can't wait to change the world with the Meta's.... Also I just got my notification that mine are out for delivery 🚚 Awesome 😎

@ Sweet!!! Revolutionizing and changing the world 🌍. Looking forward to it! I have a front row seat 💺

@@abundanttagsinc Bro I'll be taking your online course "Tag Wizards" wearing them and filming a "Day in the Life" video. aka Richie CEO of Tag Academy

Y’all are high tech amazing

@@Arifulislamahnaf Thanks. Please feel to email me with references and links to your content so that we can communicate more thoroughly.

@@Mel_Flips_It so glad to hear that! I also enjoy when I see you wearing some of the stuff in your videos! Reminds me of when we first met! I appreciate you and enjoy your holiday and time off.

#Grandpacore, #Grampacore, Grampa Core Grandpa Core??

@abundanttagsinc Grandpacore when typing it into Google And #GrandpaCore as a hashtag makes it more readable when people see this hashtag

@@wakeupandcoffee stahhppp

@@wakeupandcoffee we always crash the comment sections 💥😆

@@Mel_Flips_It 🤣 Yes we do

@@Mel_Flips_It 🤣🤣🤣

😂 We learn and grow together! You mentioned me first, but @Mel_Flips_It has you beat

I am going to now stalk these new names on the Tube for thrifting tips & tricks

@@wakeupandcoffee We'll have to start our own fellowship.

I also got burnt out on listening to reselling podcasts for a full year straight too, so I understand.

@abundanttagsinc Ditto 😂 like same story ten thousand ways... I'm over it too.

@@TheChosenMoose01 they were $30 each, but they’re size small. I noticed a flaw on one of them, so will need to check them better under the photography lights.

@abundanttagsinc nice dude! i don't think a small would fit me 😂 but good luck on selling them!

@ thanks! It’s inevitable I’ll find you something!!

@@Mel_Flips_It Good question. I 2nd that question ❓⁉️

@@Mel_Flips_It “Byron British Style” was the brand for that sport coat in the video, but British sport coats are characterized by a more structured design, featuring heavier canvas and pronounced shoulder padding, while American sport coats have a softer construction with less defined shoulders.

wizards gonna wizard 😁

@@wakeupandcoffee thanks! Appreciate you. I’ll see you soon.

@@Mel_Flips_It 🧙‍♂️

Jets fans deserve a break... at this point, Gary V might be the only hope. Imagine him walking into the locker room like, 'Alright team, we're gonna CRUSH IT with empathy and NFTs!' 😂

@ 😂😂😂 but seriously, nice leather jackets. Jets do need something new, idk what it is. maybe replacing woody

@@TheChosenMoose01 Thanks. I really do enjoy leather jackets when I can find them for a great deal! If you see anything that peeks your interest, let me know and I'll give you a heck of a deal! Thanks for watching and enjoy your weekend!

It's an eBay stat found in the Advertising Dashboard. It shows current trending percentages. Right now it's showing me "Wool Coats" are up 30% across the platform. My eBay --- Selling (seller hub) -- Advertising Tab -- Dashboard

@@abundanttagsinc thanks i don't have that which explains my confusion lol

@@Mel_Flips_It Think we figured it out!

@@Arifulislamahnaf thanks! 🙏 are you a reseller? How did you find my channel?

@@abundanttagsinc Do you want to promote your channel organically?

@@drewcrew3039 what have we done to Goodwill? They have been building new locations and more thrifts because of the overconsumption of retail. We are saving clothes from the landfills.

@@TheChosenMoose01 meanwhile I wear my uniform of blue jeans, black sneakers, black t shirt with a hat. 🤣

@@wakeupandcoffee My answer and my comment is… Awesome people find awesome people!

@abundanttagsinc Hahaha thanks bro 👊 vibing with those who vibe ❤️

@ Always a pleasure! I’ll do some catching up with you soon!