When eBay first started years ago I had a route of about 17 thrift stores in Miami that I was able to pay my bills and did pretty well. I transitioned to importing and then manufacturing my own products but now I'm retired and thinking about starting eBay again part time and wanted to see what was the latest information on selling on eBay. Your video was extraordinary. I think you're TH-cam channel is going to grow a lot bigger if you keep making content like this. I subscribed very happily.
99 is a mistake don't use it an any price Expl 30 is more effective than 29,99 99 is a red number for customer but they don't know they just follow a fals strategy
I appreciate your content... Just sold my second curling iron, thanks for the tip. Started in June, and thanks to your channel, I just made Top Seller on Ebay
Two questions: 1. do you know why I have 7 active listings, but only three are showing up in my store? 2. I can’t find the policy creation feature on My ebay: account page. Is there a reason why?
hey @@JrideFlips, I know you’ve mentioned that’s it’s best to post new listings to eBay at a certain time. Could you point to one of your vids that dives deeper into that method or just explain on here plz? And thank you
This was very helpful to me. I retired last fall and now I have tons of high end fashion that air have bought over the years. I spend my days gardening now, and only visit Costco and Thrift stores so my wardrobe from my advertising and design days is just taking up space in all of my closets. I have more shoes that my local thrift stores, and same with purses etc. As a Industrial Designer Ive always had an ye for well made fashion and accessories, and though I NEVER BOUGHT BY BRAND, RATHER I BOUGHT BASED ON MATERIAL, TAILORING, COLOUR ETC I WAS SURPRISED to find out I had some popular brands, many in my closets. I decided not to leave the clearing out of my stuff for my kids after I die to selling them myself so I can give them the money before I die:). Some of what you said was very helpful, some I knew from my years in retail, I just hope it translates to Canada, where I. live. Thanks again. Love to hear your thoughts on my plan.
I started selling on eBay in 1997. I worked full time on a job, so it was really just a hobby. Almost every thing I listed sold. eBay was the new thing at that time. I did it off and on for 10 years. I burned out on it so I got to where I was just listing rarely and actually just buying. I’m telling you all this so you will know how much I appreciate your tutorial. I’ve retired and have been thinking about reselling again. eBay has changed a lot, I was actually working with AOL as my service provider, lol. I still have my eBay store, but the info you provided gave me the incentive to give it a go again. Your tutorial was concise, well put together and easy to understand. I’m not going to be selling as large an inventory as you have but just for extra money and for fun. I did enjoy the hunt for treasures to sell. You got a new subscriber and I will be watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing!
Im not one to watch long TH-cam videos but this one i couldn’t pull away from, excellent in-depth guide. Great job, Jake. Yes would definitely like to see a part 2!
I didn't mean to watch the whole thing, I was just going to watch a few minutes to see if I like him and maybe watch something later. Well it didn't work like that, I watched the entire thing and enjoyed it.
Well. I can attest my channel has tons of drama. Me trying to figure out how to actually source, post and sell. Just me competing against myself. Drama for the ages. 😂
That is true about shipping. When I worked at Fed Ex I watch the drivers toss Gateway computers across the floor. He looked at me and said " there is no such thing as fragile in this business". Also the same as when at UPS shoving 100lbs items into a aircraft can on top of a shoe box. So pack that shit in much insulation as you can.
Hi from Nova Scotia. I tried to do this as a side hustle as I finish up gradschool for some extra cash. I was a FANTASTIC Failure! I made all the mistakes you said I would as a new seller but I do think, even here in Canada, that many of your tips will work for me. Thanks and I will be looking forward to other videos for 2024.
I am only halfway thru this year old video, and it is hands down the most comprehensive and straightforward explanation on how to start and manage a new eBay business I have seen. Thank you for putting the time in to teach us what has taken you years to learn. I look forward to rewatching this video multiple times!
This is the BEST video I have ever seen dealing with this. I have been selling on eBay for a year and a half now. This video was perfect for anyone who wants to start and even for people who like me has been doing this awhile. You definitely kept it real or down to earth rather. I'm not where your at but with your guidance I will be one day. My set up is similar to yours already so I'm on the right track. I just have to make some changes. Also you had me laughing because I thought I was the only person to dumpster dive for boxes.
I just started trying to sale stuff on Ebay yesterday literally... I sold my first item in less than a couple of hours, I was so EXCITED! And very nervous because I didn't want to mess anything up and had literally no idea what I was doing... I'm still super confused if I'm being honest haha. Anyway, they ordered it on Saturday night, wasn't able to send it until Monday obviously - I used a used box, it looked pretty rough but hey it worked, took me an hour to tape it the way I wanted, the tape wanted to fight with me LOL! And I used a ton of bubble wrap I already had on hand... after getting paid around 18 dollars, the shipping fee, ebay fees, gas dropping the item off, this isn't counting the tape and bubble wrap, I ended up making a whopping 2 dollars HAHAHAHA! I still want to do this so bad. I never had a damn thing growing up and I don't wanna work my life away. Thank you SO much for being real and taking your time to explain things! I truly wish I would of watched your videos before I ever posted my first listings Saturday night. I'm so stressed out now, I just lost my job and I'm hoping and praying I can make this work and some other hustles I'm working on. As a single mom I gotta get it together and make something happen. Thanks again for what you do, I'm sure I'm not the only one who is truly grateful for your input and expertise!
The most difficult part is starting, once you have sold 5 to 10 you realize what people is looking for and what price are they willing to pay. I’ve had some items that left me with 2 dollars profit but also had 50+ dollars profit. Some of them were learnings and some others paid my bills. Congratulations on your new journey 🎉
Hello, how has this journey been going for you so far? I am starting with eBay selling myself. I just became a mom a few months ago and so badly want to be able to stay home with my boy.
You will find something very unusual in this video. It is the first time I have seen someone actual lay out how to get started with a draft bank. It is perfect advice without you wasting time on trying to figure out where to start and never really getting things off the ground. Start with your draft bank on your first week. Start listing "from" the draft bank on your second week. All the high points are hit in the video. It is sound advice that will yield results and is the best way to keep thing rolling. Another job well done. Thanks for the work that you are doing!
I’m a newbie!!! I just started reselling on eBay, studied on my own and had ZERO self confidence… thank you for your video!!! Seriously… who do you ask when you just aren’t sure??? lol I feel so much more confident now. Much appreciated!!!
Super! Luckily I found your channel today. Very interesting because I started with my ebay account a few days ago. It is now 2:53 am and I saw the first part of your Beginners Guide. Second Part tomorrow...Thanks a lot for your great work from Eddy from Vienna, Austria.👍👍👍
Thank you so much for such a clear explanation! I have been selling on Poshmark for about the 3 months and so far I have sold 42 items. I am intimidated by Ebay but after this video I will go ahead and give it a shot. Thanks again!
Came across this video and so glad I did …I did eBay when it first started in the early 2000s…going to the antique flea market in NYC in the early mornings on the weekends it was the whisper of those who had the “eBay advantage “ as not everyone knew how to sell online..and with the photos hard copies which I had to scan into the computer one by one and use a editing software to drag and select and cut the background out then upload to list on eBay. A lot more steps involve…sold well in those day on eBay now that I am much older I’m thinking of starting selling items again. A lot seems to have changed and see shipping seems to be a lot more$. And thank you for mentioning the warning on wholesalers I have personally experienced this …summary you end up with a lot of random items that won’t sell. You have re sparked in interest in eBay. I have subscribed and thank you for you videos!
Just started my eBay page a week ago and out of the dozens of videos I’ve watched this was the best one. Thank you so much for taking your time on going step by step. Can’t wait to watch your future videos!
I have watched many videos about starting on EBay and yours is absolutely the best. I want to thank you so much for organizing the info in a way that I could absorb despite having a novice mind. You are so kind to give this info away for free. Just commenting appreciation. I subscribed because I must absolutely try this way of making part-time money.
I truly appreciate your content. It was very helpful because I just started reselling on EBay and these tips will definitely help. Much success in your business
You are the man. I used to watch you with a bunch of others, when it comes to eBay selling. Now, I only watch your channel. Thanks for all that you do for the community. Hope you hit your mark!
I have a question. If you're looking up an item that was sold and you're living in America it will probably say free shipping. What if you're not living in America and say you're living in Canada and you look up that item that was sold it's going to change the shipping fee. So how do you know how much the item actually has sold for if one is saying free shipping and the other is saying there was shipping fees you cannot even tell where the item was sold to so you won't know if it was sold with free shipping in America or maybe it was sold with shipping fees to Mexico
How does having a eBay store work out for ebay fees against your products sold compared to someone listing items randomly for buy it now or at auction?
Would’ve been nice to see how you packed up the Bose radio that you threw. Also the discrepancy in your weight when you make your draft for the item but then the actual shipping weight after you box up everything and the dimensions as well. They’re going to be different. The omission of that is going to confuse a lot of people new to eBay.
thanks for the video and great info. do i need to show the income when i file the tax. does the e-bay send anything each time when we sell anything. do we need any license.
Great video! An inventory and cogs recording for taxes would be awesome! Part 2 on this video for sure! Thanks so much for taking time to make these videos!
Just discovered you, and I’m so happy I did. I’ve been very overwhelmed, and thanks to your videos and laying out your methods for success, I am now motivated to try and start my ebay business again! You are much appreciated and I’m very grateful for you!
Curious on why you don't use schedule to list rather than using your draft bank to manually list daily. I currently use scheduling to list daily so if things come up I don't have to worry about listing.
Thank you for laying it out so clearly! I’ve sold occasionally on eBay since 2003 and learned so much from you in this video! I didn’t realize there was a business policies section. I use my phone mostly. I am watching videos in an attempt to find the motivation I need to tackle my massive death pile and you have created a small spark of motivation for sure! Thanks so much!!
Oh my gosh! I just want you to know I'm doing the exact same thing. I sold very part time but as many do I bought full time. Life happened and I stopped lusting for the most part. Now, I'm looking for the motivation to take care of my overwhelming death pile. Good luck to you, hope you find your motivation!
God bless us all , and we can do it , Especially with the price of food and everything going up , I've sold on ebay since 2006 , part-time, but then in 2014, we lost our youngest child & only daughter who loved helping me dress the mannequins, etc. I fell off deep , but due to our economy I have so much to sell NEW & USED , I'm trying once again , I only have 31 items up and try daily to list , with the holidays its been extremely hard . God bless you all Josette Montgomery County, Texas 🙏 ❤
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My wife and I have learned more from you than anyone else we watch on youtube. Please continue with this series with more information. Thank you so much.
What I worry about selling on Ebay are doing returns, refunds, and dealing with more complicated issues, say like a scammer or somebody who gives you negative feedback.
i've had my share of those problems when I first started years ago, but I do not accept returns and EBay has backed me on the couple of issues that have come up. I did get scammed by a few because I was so excited to sell. Take lots of good clear photos. Look your items over in bright daylight or use daylight bulbs in your lighting if in the basement.
One of the best beginner Ebay videos I have seen. Great info and you are easy to watch and listen to. Info was just the right "size" to consume and retain. Thanks!
On another video you touched on taxes. You said all we really need to keep track of is the amount we paid for a product that way we know how much we profited after it's been sold then we tax the actual profit amount. eBay tracks the rest of the numbers. So my question is do we HAVE to keep the receipts for everything or do they trust our word of mouth?
@ANewEvilRising I recommend documenting what was purchased, at that price, referring to that particular receipt. Just file it away after that point, until tax season.
@@alexellis2391 so I would have to do that directly at the register or immediately after cause the receipts don't always break it down if you're buying multiple items.
When you were talking about shipping you had said when it comes to your items calculations for weight you put in the weight your ITEM weighs and the size of your ITEM is and you enter that and that will give you the shipping cost. But then you were talking about that when you sell the item you enter the weight of your shipped item (in it's shipping packaging) and you put the measurements of your boxed up package. I am confused though, when listing your item which calculations do you enter unboxed item or boxed item?
WOW what content. I have to say that you really broke this down. Having been in sales my whole life, you really did cover a lot of interesting items and how it is a numbers game. No matter if you are selling wine or on Ebay its all sales and consistency is the key. Thank you for sharing....Remember people its a job and it takes dedication.
Just got done watching your beginning on EBAY. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am looking forward to begin selling with just the things I tried selling in a very unsuccessful garage sale. You did a great job!! Looking forward to watching part 2.
I sat through your video after I said, I am not going to. You are so thorough, and very clear, time flew by so quickly. I like your presence, very natural, very honest. What work did you do before Ebay? You made me want to sell on Ebay. I was against it because almost everyone sells on Ebay. How do people find or choose your item with so much competition? I appreciate your help. Keep up the good work Jride.
I very much appreciate the info. Especially about shipping. I completely agree with you that finding boxes wherever you can is the best. Even at a transfer station (dump) that recycles cardboard can save a ton. Buying new boxes is not only expensive but flies in the face of recycling
Thank you for your video. I have learned to save on shipping by going hunting for boxes Wed nights when people take out their bulk garbage to be picked up Thurs mornings. Also grocery stores, I ask them if I can recycle their empty boxes. It has saved me a lot of money on buying shipping boxes. Also, If I am ever out of shipping bags, I use the free USPS bags. I turn them inside out and ship the item like them. I have learned all these resources from TH-camrs.
Amazing video bro! I´m all in into starting my own ebay full time business, I´m starting this week, right now I´m driving uber eats full time all around LA so this is gonna be perfect for me, thank you for sharing!
Jake Rider this was the most helpful information I’ve seen over my days of research. THANK YOU for taking the time to help us newbies understand how to get our side gig going. Perhaps the best tip was quick listing / Bank via sell similar and RETURNS. Off to adjust my settings. Will be tuning into to more of your videos. Did you sell the BLUE KITCHEN AID MIIXER? 🙂
The very best video. The wall throughs, the advice - you touched on it all just enough....I even took notes...but I'm old. Now for the "nexts." Really, thanks a ton. Especially for the shipping policies and the "save for laters."
This is the first video I’ve seen about selling on eBay. Thank you for walking me through it. I feel much better about trying my luck selling. Thanks again!
Just watched your beginners guide to ebay and just with what I can remember & what I wrote down, I my head is spinning with all of the quality info. I didn't know. Thank you and please..... Please keep it up!!
The information on sell through rate is great but you aren’t ticking the “pre-owned” box while looking items up and that is very important if you ask me
Someone please help me - I'm so confused why to use a flat rate envelope if ground advantage would cost less? The FR envelope seems to cost more up to about 5 pounds. What am i missing? Does our ebay shipping discount make it cheaper or something when we print the shipping label? TIA!
Great information. I am not a beginner but was still able to learn a few things I did not know. I am definitely looking forward to more videos like this one. Thank you.
Thank you for your video. I’m following along with you as you are entering Business policies. Under USPS Priority Flat Rate Envelope, EBay requires cost to be entered. Do you know what amount I should enter or how to calculate that amount? I appreciate your time.
I am only partway through, but this is awesome and I want to say thank you. I am Starting with my house as a thrift store! Partner and combined household last year and there are just so so many things to go through from electronics, sporting equipment (so many golf sets), clothes still in packaging, furniture, Video games, consoles, knickknacks, I mean everything from every category and I have put this off for over a year because I just don’t know where to start or how to price things. This is a super helpful information. Maybe I will enjoy the process and venture out of thrifting from home after this. Thx will watch your others
I was following as you and I was putting things into eBay. At 50:58, you forgot to mention the price required for the USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope. This video benefited me and helped me get things going on eBay. Thank you so much.
Shalom Mr J. Ride🌺 my name is Haim, I look a lot on your VIDs and learning of you a lot. I have a question if I sell on eBay brand new 👠 how can I give 30 days return if the shoes will be used before shipping the them for 30 days and be returned thirty with scratch’s on the soul or the heels of 👠😢
Thank you so much for creating this video. I learned so much! For beginners like me, these informations are really vital to our success in this business. More Blessings to you and your family!
51:00 it wont let me add this method without putting a "cost " in which you skipped over, how much do i put there? also do i check the "apply domestic shipping table"?
Can you update the weight and dimensions, after buyer has paid, before you mail it out? I seem to over charge a lot for shipping since my very first package I owned extra on shipping. A lot of the times I feel like I should give them a refund on shipping. Most of the time I don't know what size box I'm going to have on hand and how much packing material I'm going to use when I list the item
Great video! Would love to see more! I only started a couple of weeks ago and I think this was the best info yet. I really liked the advice about the x amount of drafts/listings per day. I already have made a few mistakes but luckily I am starting out by decluttering my house before I go out shopping too much so I don't feel too bad about losing a few dollars. I am going to keep "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" in front of me. I currently work full time so I will see how this goes! I will also browse your videos - looking for info on when to list on an auction and when to list Buy it Now. Thanks from Minnesota!
Another great video! I’ve learned so much from watching some of your videos and I appreciate that you are doing it without charging. I would suggest people that start out should focus on smaller items also referred to as smalls. Really helps keep the shipping costs at a minimum as they’re figuring it out
Great video!!! thanks for the tip of drafting items, I have to start with 6 a day and listing 3 . For sourcing I would recommend buying cheap storage units since some areas it's hard to find great items at thrift stores and garage sales to resell on eBay , I did the switch 2 years ago from thrifting every day to just buying storage units in auction once a month and best decision of my life!! Start off with a unit no more then 50 dollars until you hit one that pays big at least over 1,000 then you could graduate to one no more then 500 the unit and only if you see that in value or there is many boxes and totes where your paying around 5 a box or tote . Since you have to make up your money from the unit, researching every item you don't know is the best way to learn new niches because when it's just totes and boxes you never know what your going to get to sell , I've recently learned some new flat ware brands, vintage brooches and hearing aids 🤑🤑🤑 all sold between 140-270
That's the thing with storage units you never know what's hiding inside 🤯🤮 I would ask if you found any thing of value but most likely they sold it for there habit 🤮. I just got kicked out of bidding for not cleaning a staged unit , the key is sticking to the facilities that have done good and not overpaying for the what if lockers at unknown facilities 😅 the websites don't care if the facilities are staging there units, I've sent them pictures to prove they where relisting the same room I left behind as a lien unit and I bought it for the second time just so no one would get scammed out of the 200 deposit since there was no value and they would of spent way more to dump all the garbage,but they ignored my messages and calls and that facility still posted rooms .
Just wanted to say thanks for the great videos probably watched 30 videos at least now , Its very refreshing to actually find a content creator who provides exact deals to help people compared to generic info. This chanel is a total blessing to so many keep up the great work
Ive sold about 450 items on ebay in the last two years. After watching some of your shorts my next time in a good will i picked up two curling irons- one a beachwaver limited edition color with none listed and like 7 sold- 75 dollars or so average price paid 7. Wild lol
When eBay first started years ago I had a route of about 17 thrift stores in Miami that I was able to pay my bills and did pretty well. I transitioned to importing and then manufacturing my own products but now I'm retired and thinking about starting eBay again part time and wanted to see what was the latest information on selling on eBay. Your video was extraordinary. I think you're TH-cam channel is going to grow a lot bigger if you keep making content like this. I subscribed very happily.
Great Job on coaching as you explained it and made it understandable...I may in retirement in a couple of years try eBay part time.
Thanks for commenting Robb
Tell me everything lol,
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Thank you for sharing!
I agree. I’m wanting to retire and we( my wife and I) sold on EBay years ago. 20 years ago or so. We did okay
I would love a follow-up on the psychological pricing, 97 cents vs 99 cents, and where you guys are learning this.
I watched a video about that. Every listing of MINE has change in it 😂💀
I took college class on psychological marketing years ago. It was very eye opening.
I knew Thai from 25 years at wal mart
99 is a mistake don't use it an any price
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30 is more effective than 29,99
99 is a red number for customer but they don't know they just follow a fals strategy
I appreciate your content... Just sold my second curling iron, thanks for the tip. Started in June, and thanks to your channel, I just made Top Seller on Ebay
That’s awesome! I love getting comments like this! Keep it up!
Good job bro 🎉 I hope to achieve the same thing one day
Two questions: 1. do you know why I have 7 active listings, but only three are showing up in my store? 2. I can’t find the policy creation feature on My ebay: account page. Is there a reason why?
hey @@JrideFlips, I know you’ve mentioned that’s it’s best to post new listings to eBay at a certain time. Could you point to one of your vids that dives deeper into that method or just explain on here plz? And thank you
This was very helpful to me. I retired last fall and now I have tons of high end fashion that air have bought over the years. I spend my days gardening now, and only visit Costco and Thrift stores so my wardrobe from my advertising and design days is just taking up space in all of my closets. I have more shoes that my local thrift stores, and same with purses etc. As a Industrial Designer Ive always had an ye for well made fashion and accessories, and though I NEVER BOUGHT BY BRAND, RATHER I BOUGHT BASED ON MATERIAL, TAILORING, COLOUR ETC I WAS SURPRISED to find out I had some popular brands, many in my closets. I decided not to leave the clearing out of my stuff for my kids after I die to selling them myself so I can give them the money before I die:). Some of what you said was very helpful, some I knew from my years in retail, I just hope it translates to Canada, where I. live. Thanks again. Love to hear your thoughts on my plan.
I started selling on eBay in 1997. I worked full time on a job, so it was really just a hobby. Almost every thing I listed sold. eBay was the new thing at that time. I did it off and on for 10 years. I burned out on it so I got to where I was just listing rarely and actually just buying. I’m telling you all this so you will know how much I appreciate your tutorial. I’ve retired and have been thinking about reselling again. eBay has changed a lot, I was actually working with AOL as my service provider, lol. I still have my eBay store, but the info you provided gave me the incentive to give it a go again. Your tutorial was concise, well put together and easy to understand. I’m not going to be selling as large an inventory as you have but just for extra money and for fun. I did enjoy the hunt for treasures to sell. You got a new subscriber and I will be watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing!
Im not one to watch long TH-cam videos but this one i couldn’t pull away from, excellent in-depth guide.
Great job, Jake.
Yes would definitely like to see a part 2!
Me too!
Me too
I didn't mean to watch the whole thing, I was just going to watch a few minutes to see if I like him and maybe watch something later. Well it didn't work like that, I watched the entire thing and enjoyed it.
Your channel is such a refresher!! I’m so tired of the drama reseller channels
Which channels have drama? I want to watch. Sounds like a hoot!
Well. I can attest my channel has tons of drama. Me trying to figure out how to actually source, post and sell. Just me competing against myself. Drama for the ages. 😂
@@nerdsreselling😂😂😂 love it
@@TarasSimpleCrochet i embrace the fact that I've always been a nerd. 🤓
@@goodwillbunny5773 Lindey Glenn. She's put out a few. One customer, a complete stranger in her business even tickled her. 😅 That was a hoot!
That is true about shipping. When I worked at Fed Ex I watch the drivers toss Gateway computers across the floor. He looked at me and said " there is no such thing as fragile in this business". Also the same as when at UPS shoving 100lbs items into a aircraft can on top of a shoe box. So pack that shit in much insulation as you can.
Hi from Nova Scotia. I tried to do this as a side hustle as I finish up gradschool for some extra cash. I was a FANTASTIC Failure! I made all the mistakes you said I would as a new seller but I do think, even here in Canada, that many of your tips will work for me. Thanks and I will be looking forward to other videos for 2024.
I am only halfway thru this year old video, and it is hands down the most comprehensive and straightforward explanation on how to start and manage a new eBay business I have seen. Thank you for putting the time in to teach us what has taken you years to learn. I look forward to rewatching this video multiple times!
This is the BEST video I have ever seen dealing with this. I have been selling on eBay for a year and a half now. This video was perfect for anyone who wants to start and even for people who like me has been doing this awhile. You definitely kept it real or down to earth rather. I'm not where your at but with your guidance I will be one day. My set up is similar to yours already so I'm on the right track. I just have to make some changes. Also you had me laughing because I thought I was the only person to dumpster dive for boxes.
I just started trying to sale stuff on Ebay yesterday literally... I sold my first item in less than a couple of hours, I was so EXCITED! And very nervous because I didn't want to mess anything up and had literally no idea what I was doing... I'm still super confused if I'm being honest haha. Anyway, they ordered it on Saturday night, wasn't able to send it until Monday obviously - I used a used box, it looked pretty rough but hey it worked, took me an hour to tape it the way I wanted, the tape wanted to fight with me LOL! And I used a ton of bubble wrap I already had on hand... after getting paid around 18 dollars, the shipping fee, ebay fees, gas dropping the item off, this isn't counting the tape and bubble wrap, I ended up making a whopping 2 dollars HAHAHAHA! I still want to do this so bad. I never had a damn thing growing up and I don't wanna work my life away. Thank you SO much for being real and taking your time to explain things! I truly wish I would of watched your videos before I ever posted my first listings Saturday night. I'm so stressed out now, I just lost my job and I'm hoping and praying I can make this work and some other hustles I'm working on. As a single mom I gotta get it together and make something happen. Thanks again for what you do, I'm sure I'm not the only one who is truly grateful for your input and expertise!
The most difficult part is starting, once you have sold 5 to 10 you realize what people is looking for and what price are they willing to pay. I’ve had some items that left me with 2 dollars profit but also had 50+ dollars profit.
Some of them were learnings and some others paid my bills.
Congratulations on your new journey 🎉
Hello, how has this journey been going for you so far? I am starting with eBay selling myself. I just became a mom a few months ago and so badly want to be able to stay home with my boy.
You will find something very unusual in this video.
It is the first time I have seen someone actual lay out how to get started with a draft bank. It is perfect advice without you wasting time on trying to figure out where to start and never really getting things off the ground.
Start with your draft bank on your first week.
Start listing "from" the draft bank on your second week.
All the high points are hit in the video. It is sound advice that will yield results and is the best way to keep thing rolling.
Another job well done. Thanks for the work that you are doing!
Been awhile since I’ve heard from yah Alabama flips! Thanks for leaving you’re 2 cents!
I’m a newbie!!! I just started reselling on eBay, studied on my own and had ZERO self confidence… thank you for your video!!! Seriously… who do you ask when you just aren’t sure??? lol I feel so much more confident now. Much appreciated!!!
Super! Luckily I found your channel today. Very interesting because I started with my ebay account a few days ago. It is now 2:53 am and I saw the first part of your Beginners Guide.
Second Part tomorrow...Thanks a lot for your great work from Eddy from Vienna, Austria.👍👍👍
Thank you so much for such a clear explanation! I have been selling on Poshmark for about the 3 months and so far I have sold 42 items. I am intimidated by Ebay but after this video I will go ahead and give it a shot. Thanks again!
This was amazingly organized and helpful! We would LOVE a part two!!
Came across this video and so glad I did …I did eBay when it first started in the early 2000s…going to the antique flea market in NYC in the early mornings on the weekends it was the whisper of those who had the “eBay advantage “ as not everyone knew how to sell online..and with the photos hard copies which I had to scan into the computer one by one and use a editing software to drag and select and cut the background out then upload to list on eBay. A lot more steps involve…sold well in those day on eBay now that I am much older I’m thinking of starting selling items again. A lot seems to have changed and see shipping seems to be a lot more$. And thank you for mentioning the warning on wholesalers I have personally experienced this …summary you end up with a lot of random items that won’t sell. You have re sparked in interest in eBay. I have subscribed and thank you for you videos!
Just started my eBay page a week ago and out of the dozens of videos I’ve watched this was the best one. Thank you so much for taking your time on going step by step. Can’t wait to watch your future videos!
I have watched many videos about starting on EBay and yours is absolutely the best. I want to thank you so much for organizing the info in a way that I could absorb despite having a novice mind. You are so kind to give this info away for free. Just commenting appreciation. I subscribed because I must absolutely try this way of making part-time money.
Yes to part 2. Wonderful information. You have a great training style.
The information you give is just SPECTACULAR, thank you SOOOOOO much for practical steps to take..
Hi! Just starting out as an Ebay seller. This is probably the best video I have found for a beginner. Very informative. Thank you!
You've said so many subtle tips for experts that really opened my eyes to the psychology of selling as well. Thank you
I truly appreciate your content. It was very helpful because I just started reselling on EBay and these tips will definitely help. Much success in your business
I would like more info on how you store and inventory items. With thousands of items listed, how do you find the item that has sold?
Hands down one of the best videos on eBay I’ve watch… I actually hit pause and got a notebook. Thank you!
You are the man. I used to watch you with a bunch of others, when it comes to eBay selling. Now, I only watch your channel. Thanks for all that you do for the community. Hope you hit your mark!
I'd love a video #2 and #3! This was really concise and super helpful.
Great video for those who are beginners. I gained lots of knowledge just in this first video. Cant wait to watch more! Thank you. 😊
Yes Please! Definitely make more Beginner videos. Thankyou Jake.
I have a question. If you're looking up an item that was sold and you're living in America it will probably say free shipping. What if you're not living in America and say you're living in Canada and you look up that item that was sold it's going to change the shipping fee. So how do you know how much the item actually has sold for if one is saying free shipping and the other is saying there was shipping fees you cannot even tell where the item was sold to so you won't know if it was sold with free shipping in America or maybe it was sold with shipping fees to Mexico
How does having a eBay store work out for ebay fees against your products sold compared to someone listing items randomly for buy it now or at auction?
I love how articulate, detailed, and methodical you are. Great video.
At 50:00 minutes what do we put for cost next too services , it doesn’t let me save without it
Would’ve been nice to see how you packed up the Bose radio that you threw. Also the discrepancy in your weight when you make your draft for the item but then the actual shipping weight after you box up everything and the dimensions as well. They’re going to be different. The omission of that is going to confuse a lot of people new to eBay.
Thanks for all that valuable information information Jake, I hope enough people want to see videos 2, 3 & 4
thanks for the video and great info. do i need to show the income when i file the tax. does the e-bay send anything each time when we sell anything. do we need any license.
Great video! An inventory and cogs recording for taxes would be awesome! Part 2 on this video for sure! Thanks so much for taking time to make these videos!
If using calculated shipping, when making the item listing don’t we need to have the exact box dimensions we would use when actually shipping?
Great video! Thank you. I get my bubble wrap from the guitar center dumpster. Nice and clean .
Just discovered you, and I’m so happy I did. I’ve been very overwhelmed, and thanks to your videos and laying out your methods for success, I am now motivated to try and start my ebay business again! You are much appreciated and I’m very grateful for you!
Curious on why you don't use schedule to list rather than using your draft bank to manually list daily. I currently use scheduling to list daily so if things come up I don't have to worry about listing.
Thanks for your help, I’m 2 months in.
What are your results I’m planning on starting somewhere next week
Thank you for laying it out so clearly! I’ve sold occasionally on eBay since 2003 and learned so much from you in this video! I didn’t realize there was a business policies section. I use my phone mostly. I am watching videos in an attempt to find the motivation I need to tackle my massive death pile and you have created a small spark of motivation for sure! Thanks so much!!
Oh my gosh! I just want you to know I'm doing the exact same thing. I sold very part time but as many do I bought full time. Life happened and I stopped lusting for the most part. Now, I'm looking for the motivation to take care of my overwhelming death pile. Good luck to you, hope you find your motivation!
You can do this!
@@mousepolice55 You can do this too!
God bless us all , and we can do it ,
Especially with the price of food and everything going up ,
I've sold on ebay since 2006 , part-time, but then in 2014, we lost our youngest child & only daughter who loved helping me dress the mannequins, etc.
I fell off deep , but due to our economy I have so much to sell NEW & USED , I'm trying once again , I only have 31 items up and try daily to list , with the holidays its been extremely hard .
God bless you all
Josette
Montgomery County, Texas 🙏 ❤
I trust you started already. You put it out here, so we are praying to keep it up. Are you full time yet?
My favorite channel HANDS DOWN!!! You’re an amazing dude! ❤❤❤
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My wife and I have learned more from you than anyone else we watch on youtube. Please continue with this series with more information. Thank you so much.
What I worry about selling on Ebay are doing returns, refunds, and dealing with more complicated issues, say like a scammer or somebody who gives you negative feedback.
i've had my share of those problems when I first started years ago, but I do not accept returns and EBay has backed me on the couple of issues that have come up. I did get scammed by a few because I was so excited to sell. Take lots of good clear photos. Look your items over in bright daylight or use daylight bulbs in your lighting if in the basement.
One of the best beginner Ebay videos I have seen. Great info and you are easy to watch and listen to. Info was just the right "size" to consume and retain. Thanks!
On another video you touched on taxes. You said all we really need to keep track of is the amount we paid for a product that way we know how much we profited after it's been sold then we tax the actual profit amount. eBay tracks the rest of the numbers. So my question is do we HAVE to keep the receipts for everything or do they trust our word of mouth?
Always keep receipts for taxes!!
@alexellis2391 the receipts don't usually specificy what was bought tho.
@ANewEvilRising I recommend documenting what was purchased, at that price, referring to that particular receipt. Just file it away after that point, until tax season.
@@alexellis2391 so I would have to do that directly at the register or immediately after cause the receipts don't always break it down if you're buying multiple items.
When you were talking about shipping you had said when it comes to your items calculations for weight you put in the weight your ITEM weighs and the size of your ITEM is and you enter that and that will give you the shipping cost. But then you were talking about that when you sell the item you enter the weight of your shipped item (in it's shipping packaging) and you put the measurements of your boxed up package. I am confused though, when listing your item which calculations do you enter unboxed item or boxed item?
WOW what content. I have to say that you really broke this down. Having been in sales my whole life, you really did cover a lot of interesting items and how it is a numbers game. No matter if you are selling wine or on Ebay its all sales and consistency is the key. Thank you for sharing....Remember people its a job and it takes dedication.
I love your content! It is SO helpful to me and the idea of doing drafts and being consistent is such a great tip! Thank you!
Just got done watching your beginning on EBAY. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am looking forward to begin selling with just the things I tried selling in a very unsuccessful garage sale. You did a great job!! Looking forward to watching part 2.
I sat through your video after I said, I am not going to. You are so thorough, and very clear, time flew by so quickly. I like your presence, very natural, very honest. What work did you do before Ebay? You made me want to sell on Ebay. I was against it because almost everyone sells on Ebay. How do people find or choose your item with so much competition? I appreciate your help. Keep up the good work Jride.
I very much appreciate the info. Especially about shipping. I completely agree with you that finding boxes wherever you can is the best. Even at a transfer station (dump) that recycles cardboard can save a ton. Buying new boxes is not only expensive but flies in the face of recycling
Do you have to buy a label for 3 dollars off of eBay to ship a card?
I appreciate the tips…I’m actually on week 2 of selling, started with selling all my old video games from home!
I quit my job at USPS to do this full time, and thats 100% how they handle packages lol
Thank you for your video. I have learned to save on shipping by going hunting for boxes Wed nights when people take out their bulk garbage to be picked up Thurs mornings. Also grocery stores, I ask them if I can recycle their empty boxes. It has saved me a lot of money on buying shipping boxes. Also, If I am ever out of shipping bags, I use the free USPS bags. I turn them inside out and ship the item like them. I have learned all these resources from TH-camrs.
Amazing video bro! I´m all in into starting my own ebay full time business, I´m starting this week, right now I´m driving uber eats full time all around LA so this is gonna be perfect for me, thank you for sharing!
Great video thank you - with the shipping you didn't cover the International Shipping - will you be covering that in another video please ? Thank you.
The best video on beginning selling that I have ever seen on youtube
Jake Rider this was the most helpful information I’ve seen over my days of research. THANK YOU for taking the time to help us newbies understand how to get our side gig going.
Perhaps the best tip was quick listing / Bank via sell similar and RETURNS. Off to adjust my settings. Will be tuning into to more of your videos.
Did you sell the BLUE KITCHEN AID MIIXER? 🙂
Hi , I would love to watch a second part of this video.
Yes, please do a part 2. A buyer asked me about combined shipping and I didn't know what it was.
The very best video. The wall throughs, the advice - you touched on it all just enough....I even took notes...but I'm old. Now for the "nexts." Really, thanks a ton. Especially for the shipping policies and the "save for laters."
Thanks! your tips were very helpful and focused on viewer benefits, much appreciated
Great video. Thank you so much for helping me learn how to launch my Ebay business. There was a ton here I didn't know.
Thank you so much. I’m brand new and so needed this today. Kerry from Canada
This is the first video I’ve seen about selling on eBay. Thank you for walking me through it. I feel much better about trying my luck selling. Thanks again!
And I definitely would like to see more videos
Just watched your beginners guide to ebay and just with what I can remember & what I wrote down, I my head is spinning with all of the quality info. I didn't know. Thank you and please..... Please keep it up!!
The information on sell through rate is great but you aren’t ticking the “pre-owned” box while looking items up and that is very important if you ask me
I go to storage auctions. And if you know what you’re looking for what you want you can pretty much tell if the storage unit is worth the money.
Someone please help me - I'm so confused why to use a flat rate envelope if ground advantage would cost less? The FR envelope seems to cost more up to about 5 pounds. What am i missing? Does our ebay shipping discount make it cheaper or something when we print the shipping label? TIA!
Great information. I am not a beginner but was still able to learn a few things I did not know. I am definitely looking forward to more videos like this one. Thank you.
Do you know if you have to buy a label for 3 dollars off of eBay to ship a card? If not how do I do it differently?
I loved this video and learned a lot. Thanks
Try the Pink stuff on pots & pans. They come out like new
Thank you for your video. I’m following along with you as you are entering Business policies. Under USPS Priority Flat Rate Envelope, EBay requires cost to be entered. Do you know what amount I should enter or how to calculate that amount? I appreciate your time.
Question: You talk about having a draft bank but why aren't you just scheduling the listings?
I am only partway through, but this is awesome and I want to say thank you. I am Starting with my house as a thrift store! Partner and combined household last year and there are just so so many things to go through from electronics, sporting equipment (so many golf sets), clothes still in packaging, furniture,
Video games, consoles, knickknacks, I mean everything from every category and I have put this off for over a year because I just don’t know where to start or how to price things.
This is a super helpful information. Maybe I will enjoy the process and venture out of thrifting from home after this. Thx will watch your others
I was following as you and I was putting things into eBay. At 50:58, you forgot to mention the price required for the USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope. This video benefited me and helped me get things going on eBay. Thank you so much.
Yeah I feel dumb because I feel like it’s simple thing to find but this part is holding me up. What is the cost?
I'm wondering the same thing. Whats the cost for USPS Priority Flat Rate Envelope shipping policy
Thank you for the advice on the sell through rate. I now use this when thrifting and saving me so much time and money. What a game changer for me!
great info! I haven't tried shipping in the flat rate envelope. i will definitely look into it now.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm just getting started and truly appreciate the information.
Shalom Mr J. Ride🌺 my name is Haim, I look a lot on your VIDs and learning of you a lot. I have a question if I sell on eBay brand new 👠 how can I give 30 days return if the shoes will be used before shipping the them for 30 days and be returned thirty with scratch’s on the soul or the heels of 👠😢
Most of my best sourcing lately has been abandoned storage unit auctions.
Thank you so much for creating this video. I learned so much! For beginners like me, these informations are really vital to our success in this business. More Blessings to you and your family!
51:00 it wont let me add this method without putting a "cost " in which you skipped over, how much do i put there? also do i check the "apply domestic shipping table"?
Can you update the weight and dimensions, after buyer has paid, before you mail it out? I seem to over charge a lot for shipping since my very first package I owned extra on shipping. A lot of the times I feel like I should give them a refund on shipping. Most of the time I don't know what size box I'm going to have on hand and how much packing material I'm going to use when I list the item
Great video! Would love to see more! I only started a couple of weeks ago and I think this was the best info yet. I really liked the advice about the x amount of drafts/listings per day. I already have made a few mistakes but luckily I am starting out by decluttering my house before I go out shopping too much so I don't feel too bad about losing a few dollars. I am going to keep "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" in front of me. I currently work full time so I will see how this goes! I will also browse your videos - looking for info on when to list on an auction and when to list Buy it Now. Thanks from Minnesota!
Never understood the sell through rate, you just explained it very well, research is key! You are smart
You’ve help me !❤ thanks California here!
Thanks for your video. Concise, easy to follow and just great content.
Another great video! I’ve learned so much from watching some of your videos and I appreciate that you are doing it without charging. I would suggest people that start out should focus on smaller items also referred to as smalls. Really helps keep the shipping costs at a minimum as they’re figuring it out
Can you please post link to the table lamps you use to take pictures. Thank you.
I have them in my Amazon store link on my channel page
Great video!!! thanks for the tip of drafting items, I have to start with 6 a day and listing 3 . For sourcing I would recommend buying cheap storage units since some areas it's hard to find great items at thrift stores and garage sales to resell on eBay , I did the switch 2 years ago from thrifting every day to just buying storage units in auction once a month and best decision of my life!! Start off with a unit no more then 50 dollars until you hit one that pays big at least over 1,000 then you could graduate to one no more then 500 the unit and only if you see that in value or there is many boxes and totes where your paying around 5 a box or tote . Since you have to make up your money from the unit, researching every item you don't know is the best way to learn new niches because when it's just totes and boxes you never know what your going to get to sell , I've recently learned some new flat ware brands, vintage brooches and hearing aids 🤑🤑🤑 all sold between 140-270
I got some heroine from a storage unit along with narcan
That's the thing with storage units you never know what's hiding inside 🤯🤮 I would ask if you found any thing of value but most likely they sold it for there habit 🤮. I just got kicked out of bidding for not cleaning a staged unit , the key is sticking to the facilities that have done good and not overpaying for the what if lockers at unknown facilities 😅 the websites don't care if the facilities are staging there units, I've sent them pictures to prove they where relisting the same room I left behind as a lien unit and I bought it for the second time just so no one would get scammed out of the 200 deposit since there was no value and they would of spent way more to dump all the garbage,but they ignored my messages and calls and that facility still posted rooms .
You are absolutely amazing !! I love ❤️ you and your channel !!! Thank you for sharing with those of us who are new to EBay !!
Using the shipping policy. When I put in priority flat rate env is asking me for a cost
What to do? Can't continue.
It cost. $7.30 you pick what your flat rate is. I put $8.99
@@JrideFlips Thanks, Great great channel
I'm a fan 👍👍👍
Just wanted to say thanks for the great videos probably watched 30 videos at least now , Its very refreshing to actually find a content creator who provides exact deals to help people compared to generic info. This chanel is a total blessing to so many keep up the great work
Wow, thanks! 2025 guide coming soon!
Ive sold about 450 items on ebay in the last two years. After watching some of your shorts my next time in a good will i picked up two curling irons- one a beachwaver limited edition color with none listed and like 7 sold- 75 dollars or so average price paid 7. Wild lol