its "too loud" but it fits so well the things you are saying there and the whole vibe, this 2nd month video is a masterpiece. tnx for the inspiration, and keep up the great work. i'm sure by now you understood that editing the first video for so many hours was not a mistake. :D
I quit selling a few years ago. Never really made a business of it but was planning to. Then one day I was like "You have to either go legit or quit." So I did with the intention of coming back to it as a business. Think I may do that soon. When I was selling it was not unusual for me to walk something to the post office. Sometimes in the middle of the night. Sometimes with in minutes of them ordering. Customer service is very important.
The editing for 3 days maybe one of the biggest investments in your future! We love your content and more opportunities will become available when you become more recognised. Got the bell icon on 👍
@@Analog_money From my research and experience it seems like you would do well to work on a process for each activity in order to make them more consistent and more efficient uses of time. This is coming from someone who also spends too much time on things. Try to write down your rules and process for sourcing, listing, shipping, recording and editing so that you can streamline them. This should free up more time for research, exercise, another job/hustle, or whatever. I'm rooting for you man
@@Analog_money I appreciate that it's not over-produced and most of of the shots are handheld, feels a lot more personal and authentic than a lot of other stuff out there!
@mackeejack6731 yeah there definitely is some luck involved but if you think it’s pure chance you should listen to Mr beast interviews and Colin and Samir who explain it all better. I did, and it worked well
One more thing, during the video you said Boomers are retiring and have shit to get rid of. Bro you inadvertently might have found a niche service-market-fit. Do junk removals for retired boomers. They'll pay you for getting their shit out of their place. Advertise that service with people you already did business with. You just need to rent out those Uhaul trucks, set up a camera doing time lapse, and you get first dibs on their inventory. And there's also a huge audience here on TH-cam where people just sit and watch people clean garages out--time lapse videos, like landscapers videos.Excited for you and to see how this channel blows up!
@@Analog_money Local online auctions are also a really good way to go. When I was working construction I bought a fully functional Remington ramset for less than 20 bucks. I used that at multiple job sites and definitely made back what I payed for it. Good luck out there man, God bless!
Just a thought, yes boomers have lots of stuff to get rid of but there are already services for junk removal and it is a VERY time consuming job with iffy prospects for selling all the stuff. Typically families or real estate agents are not going to let you go thru the house for hours just cherry picking re-sellables - maybe a few will but probably not enough to make a living like that. There are a couple TH-cam channels doing this you might search for "estate clearing". Renting or maintaining a truck and moving out all the furniture plus hauling everything out to be sorted between sellable vs. junk which you have to pay to dispose of or take to goodwill....... It's a definitely a do-able business model but not a quickie side gig to make tons on Ebay. The biggest contributor to failure in small businesses is lack of FOCUS! Don't scatter your efforts too wide trying different things because each idea takes TIME and a learning curve. It's good to explore and find your niche is but follow your instincts to find what you can get passionate about long term as opposed to wildly grasping at different ideas
I dig it. This is more like the old TH-cam seller shows. Starting from scratch, learning as you go, passing on what you learn and not afraid to sell something that just makes you a dollar or two. A lot of the guys that have been around for awhile want to spend half the video trying to be a motivational speaker. I don't want to hear it. I want to hear the nuts and bolts of what you are doing to succeed. Gives me ideas.
Thank you! Yeah i definitely put some thought into that part, I always loved watching people make money and actually seeing it happen which is why i wanted to make these haha!
I sold on ebay for about 20 years and I am almost at 10,000 feedback. These videos remind me of my favorite things about doing it. I have also found your store on ebay and will be buying something soon. Keep it up, I love the videos.
Haha, well some of the vintage games look like fun and are from before my time. Plus I still need about 130 feedback to get to 10,000. It is really hard to get without making sales. I think it is going to take me another 10 years, but it is an eventual goal to get there. I will let you know it is me if I get something.@@Analog_money
@@Analog_money See now people want to buy from you just to support your content. Time to set up a Patreon. Maybe do some filming inside the thrift stores and show your hunting, people like those kind of vids.
You're in the growing phase so growing pains are inevitable. Once you find your "constants", you'll be better than ok. Your "grind mode energy" is healthy and amazing. We're looking at a future millionaire.
Loved the "I'm not going to give advice, I'm just going for it" outtro! Your attitude on going broke and not letting it influence the process is awesome. Making a lot of money is great but being able to do it on your own terms is priceless! Keep grinding bro!
As an employed person I am so f'in stoked to get to see you hustlin and making it happen your way. The business and relationships you are building are inspiring, but don't you dare quit on the entertainment factor you're bringing to the table here either, it just might end up being what covers your living expenses the whole way!
Wow, I am binge-watching your videos and that last part - where you said too much info on 'how to do it' - instead of actually doing it and documenting, is really what old school youtube was about! we're going back, to go forward! Love your editing style and authentic thoughts - a great down to earth role model that being online AND having boots on the ground 'real life' work don't have to be in conflict. keep it up man, we need more young folks like you online for the next gen showing we can make things work from scratch!
"Put my name on the side of the building Mr. TH-cam." 😂👏🏼Your personality + editing makes this so fun to watch. Honestly such good storytelling. Keep em comin!
So glad to see a new video from you! Keep up a good cadence of videos. As someone who had a channel that went pretty well for a couple of years, I've learned that regular updating is the key to getting traction here on TH-cam.
The easist thing is to aquire inventory. It will stack up, it will tie up your money, it will tie up your room. It's called a death pile. DO NOT let this happen. Reward yourself by buying more, only when you deathpile is down. Set goals, hit the goals. Reselling for a job is all about consistancy and staying committed.
@@Analog_money finding stuff is actually the easy part once you get going. For tge type of stuff you sell, I've seen resellers hit up Habitat for Humanity ReStores. Also, if there are any live estate auctions in your area, especially at farms, garages, and other places of business, go! Also check online auctions. Yesterday we bought a lot at auction because my mom wanted a bread box. We also scored: a vintage stainless steel kettle ($30), a vintage 3 Tupperware measuring cups $15 each), and a bunch of other stuff. Not bad for a $10 lot we bought for ourselves. 😎 One last piece of advice: get that uranium glass listed ASAP! I haven't listed a piece that's taken more than a week or two to sell, even with a chip.
Ehh, it appeared you had a huge pile of stuff still to be listed? I might have seen it wrong? People get caught up in the hunt, the thrill of the buy, while there isn't much thrill in listing. That's all.@@Analog_money
Shouldn’t you have said you don’t have the answers….YET! Keep pushing out the videos, we’ll keep watching them. Loved the summary at the end where you summarised your feelings and the journey this month.
Hey man, not sure if you'll see this or not, but I just wanted to say how amazing this series is, I'm 23 and I've been reselling since I was about 19, and this series just takes me back to how I started out, thankfully was able to turn it into something special and now have a warehouse and crew to run the ebay store and Amazon including myself which we're turning over sizable numbers. I can tell you're really pationate about this and youre not one to just roll over and give in, youre definately on the path to success and I cant wait to see how it all turns out, just keep going at it no matter what. And if you need any help or answers along the way, never be afraid to reach out, I'm sure I and many other resellers in here would love to help out in any way we can. Much love man, keep up the amazing vids and I cant wait for next month
Man, you are working your butt off, and demonstrating initiative, integrity, dedication and so forth. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't get a really good job offer. What the heck else could an employer want?
Thank you! I’m fairly employable and have had decent job offers the summer before this (mostly sales jobs), but I just don’t want to work for anyone else!
Such quality content. I think what separates you from most people that just hop into reselling or any other venture is whatever insane work ethic you have. Hope this channel pops off!
Just like everyone else, I love the raw feelings and positive attitude. I can't stand all the fake emotions displayed on this platform, and all the stupidly over expressive (emoji like: 😱😳🤔🤪) pictures of themselves that creators put on their videos thumbnails, I instantly stop any video that starts with someone shouting "HEEEYYYY GUYS!! WHAT'S UP TH-cam?!". Keep it true, honest and raw, that's what makes your videos entertaining, at least for me, and why I cant wait for the next one: I immediately subscribed with all the bells and whistles :) I wish you great success in flipping, on TH-cam, and whatever else you feel like doing.
Honesty and hard work. Love the videos. Watching you learn and struggle brings me back 20 years when I was doing what you’re doing. When the weather gets nice, try yard sales or estate sales….those are always fun.
Just keep going, and the sales will come. I gave up a very good job a year ago and started selling on eBay & Amazon, and I have never looked back. Retrorama UK
Ill be watching even on year 2. Keep em coming bro! Dont stop. This online sales and buying game is stressful but so much better than working for the man. You got this! P.s. many years of coin collector and seller, please be careful. Tons and tons of scammers and click bait with terrible coin info now a days. Be safe. If its too good to be true, it is.
As somebody also in survival mode, but taking a different approach, im loving watching your videos! Very interesting to see how different people handle similar situations
Biggest tip ever especially for you right now is-you got 1 good video and that’s amazing but it’s just luck until you can repeat it at LEAST 3 times then you can say the virality is all you. I’m glad but surprised it got that many views I see why tho it’s interesting. But just remember you yourself are not good at creating videos, you gotta get good like anything and many creators get that confused when it’s really a lot of luck at first. I hope you push through the struggle time now cuz I love these videos! And remember if you give up for no views consistently your just letting that other person creating about the exact same concept take over you. DONT GIVE UP keep going no matter what and keep making videos YOU WILL GET BETTER OVER TIME and it’ll no longer be luck involved to go viral. I love you I never comment
Yeah I spent a lot of time learning about creating videos and how to edit better. They’ll keep getting better. And idk we’ll see how the new one performs. Who knows.
I have no idea why im watching your videos but cant stop. Your content is better than 99% of the stuff on telly. So i guess you have a subscriber more now :D
When you said I've already went broke three times I FELT that! Maybe knowing what that's like is the key to finding what really works for us. Subscribed !
I was recommended your channel by the algorithm and I'm enjoying the journey so far. I don't flip much but what I do, I only buy things that I can test and I fully test everything I sell. That minimizes returns.
Thanks for watching, honestly though thats not true, I kinda have been focusing on a niche I know now and I still have the same amount even though I take test videos prior to shipping and try to help people to troubleshoot. User error counts as not working for whatever reason
This is one of my new favorite series on YT. It’s very raw and realistic instead of people are like I bought this Tesla for 10$ and was able to flip it for 100,000$. Also commentary gives me Adam Sandler comedy vibes 😂. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, excited for month 3
Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity is what I just subbed for. It's nice to see someone documented the process, the ups and the downs, not the staged "I made $80,000 my first month and you can too". Seriously, thank you.
I’m currently selling my dad’s junk on eBay to convert the revenue into… rocks. So this is well-timed. Stuff from countries like Congo or Russia that you can’t get easily. I like your style. I’ll be here for part 3!
It's refreshing to see a real human on this site providing value and relatable content. Your videos take me back to the golden days of TH-cam where not everyone was a wannabe influencer or corporate shill. Sub'd and am loving the series it's great to see the process and the hustle. Keep up the great content!
I can't take it. Editing every nanosecond of silence out of your monologue is enough to give me a migraine. I imagine this is what married people hear after about 2 years or so. Take..... a.................................................................. breath.
I totally agree with this... I love these videos, it is a great content, but it is so hard to watch.... please leave just a little bit of natural pause in speech while editing, and it will save our time editing for sure :)
I just wanted to drop you a note to say how much I admire the way you're handling things. Losing a job could have been a setback, but you chose to tackle it head-on. That's not just brave; it's downright inspiring. Your positive attitude and refusal to give up are genuinely commendable. It's clear you've got the spirit and drive to turn challenges into opportunities, and I have no doubt that big things are on the horizon for you. Keep pushing forward. We're all cheering for you and can't wait to see where this journey takes you.
Gotta get something going along side you. I fell a bit in stasis as of recent. My Bell rang too and iam here for it. Keep the pace and watch it compound. I hope the next one is coming along for you well, good day.
Was hoping to see a month 2! I'm really enjoying your videos, I like your video style. I never feel bored or have an urge to skip ahead. I just lost my job and am trying to make eBay my full time gig. Hopefully we are both successful :)
Enjoying the videos. I’m in the same spot you are. Lost job months ago and hustling with eBay. Looking forward to garage sale season. Keep it up. Don’t give up.
Back when I needed more income to make ends meet, I started flipping stuff. There's a huge learning curve but also huge reward. The autonomy you're talking about is everything. Keep grinding. If you didn't hit your goals, learn the lessons and keep moving forward.
I found myself in a similar position as you just a few weeks ago, lost my job. And my extra pursuits became my main ones, but have been mostly failing and hardly making a return. I tend to shut down when these things happen, but I have a drive in my that's _eating away at me_ to do something for myself. I'll support you how I can for the algorithm-- watched, subbed, liked, and commented, because you've inspired me to keep going. Hard work pays off!
Hey, I subscribed for Month 2. Just as good video as Month 1! Love how you care about the custom packaging and treating each item with care and as if it's as expensive as your most expensive item. A "universal shipping" like in healthcare we have "universal precautions" so as to keep things as unbiased and fair as possible. Glad you're enjoying your experience, learning from your mistakes/wins/losses/other various situations, taking the bad with the good, and that you're getting to live out your childhood dream. I laughed at that because as someone who's transitioning careers (again) this is something I strive for in my day-to-day life, so I find it awesome that you're doing it and making money! Also, so cool that you're networking, meeting connections and reconnecting, learning what works better than what doesn't while making these sales, while also being open to making mistakes, feedback, and keeping patient in otherwise impatient times. And great ideas of making custom skus! I'm sure organization is so important with all your inventory you're collecting/selling. Hopefully along with your detailed list of your inventory, price, sell your keeping very detailed records for taxes. I think typical 1099er's typically are told to keep around 30% for taxes (definitely double check this as I've not done it myself, just been reading about doing freelance stuff and working for myself but it all blurs together as I learn better by doing rahter than just reading/listening/rabbit hole[ing] down YT videos and webpages) and I've heard several people mention doing quarterly taxes (but again, I really don't know much about this so just recommending talking to a professional to get advice. So that you don't have to try to gather all this information/money/whatever at the end of the year.) Thank you for some great advice and motivation (as I'm downsizing and trying to consume less and expereince more) but having a hard time actually getting myself to sell my stuff instead of just sitting in boxes, coverd in dust bunnies. Definitely keep on keepin' on being awesome! Best wishes! 👏
Thank you! Yeah I’ve been 1099 most of my life so it’s really no big deal. Yeah quarterlies are a thing, but that’s really something you start doing when you start making real money (I’m not a cpa, not financial advice). But yeah I’m the same, so get out there and do it, you’ll learn quickly!
I'm glad I found your channel a few days ago! It's rare to find a reselling channel that shows the ups and downs. Kinda motivates me to start my channel back up
Your grit and positive mentality in arduous times is admirable. Loved your thoughts at the end of the video, your survival mentality is what's surely gonna push you through these tough times, and we're all here for the ride. Best of luck brother, to new found success!
Come on dude, I’m one person trying my best to get it done but actually another month hasn’t passed it’s only 20 days or so! But I really appreciate your support, thank you!
dude you seem like a really honest guy, keep flowing, doors open doors close, you make your own luck, youre on a journey and the fact youre enjoying it is amazing
@@Analog_money I live in the UK, run small repair shop, have access to electronics etc, have info for other earners and projects always interested in hearing other peoples hustles, can we trade collectibles between USA and UK? have friends in Japan also, workwear trend in japan is huge and punk, a friend of mine made over £1M exporting old british stained glass windows and furniture to japan
Bro you are an actual beast, incredible video love to see the whole process even if it isn't glamorous at times. Also big respect to just being able to change out your battery when it died I'd have 0 chance of doing that lol.
Fun series! You got my PTSD triggered with the board games. That was a major focus of my reselling for years and the market is all over the place on them. I will give you a tip on them: Sometimes you can sell the pieces inside for what you'd get for the game, and it won't take up a ton of space, and they tend to move faster because the shipping can get out of hand for customers. I like that you're willing to dive into entire segments of reselling feet first. Theres SOOOOOOOO much to learn but you're doing ok with just common sense so keep it up!
Hahah yeah, I’m gonna let them sit for a bit and then part them out if not. And yeah, I’d get bored and the videos would boring if I only did one thing so it’s a win win. Thank you!
I'm just a random guy from the Baltic States who got recommended one of your videos. It seems TH-cam is starting to work in your favor, man. Keep creating content. It might be hard for you to believe, but you and your videos are genuinely entertaining and inspiring. I believe this TH-cam journey will become a significant endeavor for you in the near future. Don't abandon it.
Being free, and being your own provider, there is honestly nothing better than that. The stress you save having to deal with the incompetence of others, can instead be invested into your own growth.
Awesome series so far! Also don't decline the lowball ebay offers, just counter offer instead! Ebay likes to see positive engagement on your listings instead of no/negative engagement (any offer/counteroffer is considered positive, and declining would be negative engagement).
Yeah I normally try to, but I was getting $2 offers on $20 items. And when I did counter they would decline them. They were just trolls so I had to go and block them.
I’m using OfferUp locally and so far it never works out to counter-offer. I post a brand new item that would sell for $80, I set price at $20, get offered $10 and could I please deliver it. Or I counter-offer for the amount they say, then ask if they will include an item I need from their listings.
Yeah sorry I never have sold anything on offer up so no clue. I’ve bought off there, so no clue. But that should show you, I buy things on offer up to sell on eBay, so the market is wayyy stronger on eBay!
Bro, I do not remember how I subscribed to you but you aren't gonna die at 80. You fight waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too hard. You are easily at 105. I am inspired.
Great work! A little tip: With growing inventory, you need some kind of regulatory system, because nothing is more nervewrecking then searching for Items you just sold but cannot remember where you stored them. I recommend cheap shelves and Boxes with Numbers. Then when you list your Items put the number of the Box in there so you always know where your stuff is.
What a down to earth time of guy! My kinda person to watch I literally jumped on TH-cam and your channel came up and I gave it a shot and wow I literally can’t wait to see your future in YT and the eBay reselling business!! I will be here every video you post! I appreciate the videos a lot! You’ll learn better ways to do the videos and learn people like at least 30mins+ well atleast I like longer videos bc I lay and watch all night, but that’s besides the point! Again thank you for the videos and stick with this TH-cam thing you are a natural!! Much love from Oklahoma!
Mate, I saw your first vid, and now, right away, I played the 2nd one! I have a couple of minutes left, then I'll watch the next one, about your YT profit..or ''profit'', I CAN'T WAIT TO FIND OUT! Just keep 'em coming, I love your content! Live long, be happy and good luck with your new occupation, you sound like you're born for it, so driven! (NOT saying that it's the only thing you're good at, quite the opposite, you are doing something hard, risky, original, you have mad drive, and on the top of it you are also making YT videos!)
Enjoyed the videos and just wanted to let you know that. I have been doing eBay for over 15 years and I have been there and done that. I think you are doing it right, don't stick to just one category and stay learning new ones. I would avoid lower end items and just try to lot them as your time is more valuable than anything in the end.
Another cool edutainment video on your 2nd Episode of selling things on Ebay. Others and I appreciate the time and work you invested in to make this Motion Picture possible. We're be looking forward to seeing what you CREATED on Month 3.
You're killing this bro. Editing style and honest no-nonsense content is super entertaining and informative to watch. Keep donig what you're doing the way you're doing it, and I'll watch every minute. Good luck!
Hope u ball out man, was waitin on this vid, Hope month 3 is going great. I can not wait to see how you evolve as a reseller and perhaps a seller with your own product someday. With this determination I am sure that you will overcome any obstacle that you encounter!
Hey guys, sorry about the music at the end, a lot of you have told me it’s too loud. My fault I must have missed it.
its "too loud" but it fits so well the things you are saying there and the whole vibe, this 2nd month video is a masterpiece. tnx for the inspiration, and keep up the great work. i'm sure by now you understood that editing the first video for so many hours was not a mistake. :D
@@ArielConstantinofyes thank you very much!
Hey man, just fyi, your page says "l Estate Wiz". I assume it's supposed to say 'Real Estate Wiz"
Yeah I guess I should change my banner
was boobing my head to it, but I agree, a notch too loud. great video, cant wait for the algorithm to recommend me the 3rd part
walking 3 miles in the snow just to ship a package because of same day handling... this guy is gonna be successful
Haha I hope so, thank you!
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Even more props if it was uphill…both ways!!! 😅
@jasondinner haha! No it was an easy walk, flat mostly
I quit selling a few years ago. Never really made a business of it but was planning to. Then one day I was like "You have to either go legit or quit." So I did with the intention of coming back to it as a business. Think I may do that soon. When I was selling it was not unusual for me to walk something to the post office. Sometimes in the middle of the night. Sometimes with in minutes of them ordering. Customer service is very important.
The editing for 3 days maybe one of the biggest investments in your future! We love your content and more opportunities will become available when you become more recognised. Got the bell icon on 👍
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For sure! I really appreciate it!
@@Analog_money From my research and experience it seems like you would do well to work on a process for each activity in order to make them more consistent and more efficient uses of time. This is coming from someone who also spends too much time on things. Try to write down your rules and process for sourcing, listing, shipping, recording and editing so that you can streamline them. This should free up more time for research, exercise, another job/hustle, or whatever. I'm rooting for you man
@@Analog_moneyI love this series too
Thank you!
The algo really loves you for some reason. Do not stop bro. Stay authentic!
Thank you I will continue to be myself that’s for sure haha!
@@Analog_money I appreciate that it's not over-produced and most of of the shots are handheld, feels a lot more personal and authentic than a lot of other stuff out there!
its called winning the lottery
@mackeejack6731 yeah there definitely is some luck involved but if you think it’s pure chance you should listen to Mr beast interviews and Colin and Samir who explain it all better. I did, and it worked well
One more thing, during the video you said Boomers are retiring and have shit to get rid of. Bro you inadvertently might have found a niche service-market-fit. Do junk removals for retired boomers. They'll pay you for getting their shit out of their place. Advertise that service with people you already did business with. You just need to rent out those Uhaul trucks, set up a camera doing time lapse, and you get first dibs on their inventory. And there's also a huge audience here on TH-cam where people just sit and watch people clean garages out--time lapse videos, like landscapers videos.Excited for you and to see how this channel blows up!
Oh damn! That’s such a genius idea, thank you!
Yeah basically short circuiting the estate auctions. Genius.
@@Analog_money Local online auctions are also a really good way to go. When I was working construction I bought a fully functional Remington ramset for less than 20 bucks. I used that at multiple job sites and definitely made back what I payed for it. Good luck out there man, God bless!
@THEDOOD32 thank you very much!
Just a thought, yes boomers have lots of stuff to get rid of but there are already services for junk removal and it is a VERY time consuming job with iffy prospects for selling all the stuff. Typically families or real estate agents are not going to let you go thru the house for hours just cherry picking re-sellables - maybe a few will but probably not enough to make a living like that. There are a couple TH-cam channels doing this you might search for "estate clearing". Renting or maintaining a truck and moving out all the furniture plus hauling everything out to be sorted between sellable vs. junk which you have to pay to dispose of or take to goodwill....... It's a definitely a do-able business model but not a quickie side gig to make tons on Ebay. The biggest contributor to failure in small businesses is lack of FOCUS! Don't scatter your efforts too wide trying different things because each idea takes TIME and a learning curve. It's good to explore and find your niche is but follow your instincts to find what you can get passionate about long term as opposed to wildly grasping at different ideas
Glad you made it to month 2!
Thank you!
@Analog_money This is honestly the best series I've come across in a long time. Hope you keep it going!
I dig it. This is more like the old TH-cam seller shows. Starting from scratch, learning as you go, passing on what you learn and not afraid to sell something that just makes you a dollar or two. A lot of the guys that have been around for awhile want to spend half the video trying to be a motivational speaker. I don't want to hear it. I want to hear the nuts and bolts of what you are doing to succeed. Gives me ideas.
Thank you! Yeah i definitely put some thought into that part, I always loved watching people make money and actually seeing it happen which is why i wanted to make these haha!
Dude yeah exactly this
I love the quote "this world has too much advice and not enough action!" Great take away!
Thank you!
Silence, my favorite series started
I sold on ebay for about 20 years and I am almost at 10,000 feedback. These videos remind me of my favorite things about doing it. I have also found your store on ebay and will be buying something soon. Keep it up, I love the videos.
Thank you very much! Dont worry about it haha I don’t have anything most people are interested in!
Haha, well some of the vintage games look like fun and are from before my time. Plus I still need about 130 feedback to get to 10,000. It is really hard to get without making sales. I think it is going to take me another 10 years, but it is an eventual goal to get there. I will let you know it is me if I get something.@@Analog_money
What’s your eBay handle? Would love to help support you on your journey!
What’s your eBay handle? Would love to help support you on your journey!
@@Analog_money See now people want to buy from you just to support your content. Time to set up a Patreon. Maybe do some filming inside the thrift stores and show your hunting, people like those kind of vids.
You're in the growing phase so growing pains are inevitable. Once you find your "constants", you'll be better than ok. Your "grind mode energy" is healthy and amazing.
We're looking at a future millionaire.
Yeah definitely some growing pains, that’s what I’ve been telling myself too! Thank you I hope so!
This is the TH-cam series that we didn’t know we needed 🙏🏽🔥
Thank you!
Loved the "I'm not going to give advice, I'm just going for it" outtro! Your attitude on going broke and not letting it influence the process is awesome. Making a lot of money is great but being able to do it on your own terms is priceless! Keep grinding bro!
Thank you very much! I will!
I love it! This is like the good ‘ol days of waiting for the next episode of your favorite show to come on. Glad to see the update. All the best!
Thank you very much!
HERE FOR MONTH 2 🔔
Yes sir
As an employed person I am so f'in stoked to get to see you hustlin and making it happen your way. The business and relationships you are building are inspiring, but don't you dare quit on the entertainment factor you're bringing to the table here either, it just might end up being what covers your living expenses the whole way!
Yeah that’s the hope! That will allow me to take bigger business risks without it really mattering! Thank you very much!
Just found the series and it’s 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for watching!
Wow, I am binge-watching your videos and that last part - where you said too much info on 'how to do it' - instead of actually doing it and documenting, is really what old school youtube was about! we're going back, to go forward!
Love your editing style and authentic thoughts - a great down to earth role model that being online AND having boots on the ground 'real life' work don't have to be in conflict. keep it up man, we need more young folks like you online for the next gen showing we can make things work from scratch!
Thank you, I’ll keep at it!
"Put my name on the side of the building Mr. TH-cam." 😂👏🏼Your personality + editing makes this so fun to watch. Honestly such good storytelling. Keep em comin!
Hahah thank you very much!
So glad to see a new video from you! Keep up a good cadence of videos. As someone who had a channel that went pretty well for a couple of years, I've learned that regular updating is the key to getting traction here on TH-cam.
The easist thing is to aquire inventory. It will stack up, it will tie up your money, it will tie up your room. It's called a death pile. DO NOT let this happen. Reward yourself by buying more, only when you deathpile is down. Set goals, hit the goals. Reselling for a job is all about consistancy and staying committed.
Ehh, idk about that. I get what you’re saying but finding stuff at a good deal is hard. Especially in quantity!
Good advice.
@@Analog_money finding stuff is actually the easy part once you get going. For tge type of stuff you sell, I've seen resellers hit up Habitat for Humanity ReStores. Also, if there are any live estate auctions in your area, especially at farms, garages, and other places of business, go! Also check online auctions. Yesterday we bought a lot at auction because my mom wanted a bread box. We also scored: a vintage stainless steel kettle ($30), a vintage 3 Tupperware measuring cups $15 each), and a bunch of other stuff. Not bad for a $10 lot we bought for ourselves. 😎
One last piece of advice: get that uranium glass listed ASAP! I haven't listed a piece that's taken more than a week or two to sell, even with a chip.
Ehh, it appeared you had a huge pile of stuff still to be listed? I might have seen it wrong? People get caught up in the hunt, the thrill of the buy, while there isn't much thrill in listing. That's all.@@Analog_money
i am terrified of the death pile as my mother was a hoarder. on average, how many items should i have at once?
Shouldn’t you have said you don’t have the answers….YET! Keep pushing out the videos, we’ll keep watching them. Loved the summary at the end where you summarised your feelings and the journey this month.
Thank you!
Hey man, not sure if you'll see this or not, but I just wanted to say how amazing this series is, I'm 23 and I've been reselling since I was about 19, and this series just takes me back to how I started out, thankfully was able to turn it into something special and now have a warehouse and crew to run the ebay store and Amazon including myself which we're turning over sizable numbers. I can tell you're really pationate about this and youre not one to just roll over and give in, youre definately on the path to success and I cant wait to see how it all turns out, just keep going at it no matter what. And if you need any help or answers along the way, never be afraid to reach out, I'm sure I and many other resellers in here would love to help out in any way we can. Much love man, keep up the amazing vids and I cant wait for next month
Thank you I appreciate it! Keep up your good work as well!
Keep strong man! Can’t wait for Month 3 🔥
Keep going! 🎉
Thank you!
Man, you are working your butt off, and demonstrating initiative, integrity, dedication and so forth. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't get a really good job offer. What the heck else could an employer want?
Thank you! I’m fairly employable and have had decent job offers the summer before this (mostly sales jobs), but I just don’t want to work for anyone else!
You seem like a super genuine guy and I think people instantly resonate with that. Can't wait for month 3!
Such quality content. I think what separates you from most people that just hop into reselling or any other venture is whatever insane work ethic you have. Hope this channel pops off!
Thank you I really appreciate it!
Just like everyone else, I love the raw feelings and positive attitude. I can't stand all the fake emotions displayed on this platform, and all the stupidly over expressive (emoji like: 😱😳🤔🤪) pictures of themselves that creators put on their videos thumbnails, I instantly stop any video that starts with someone shouting "HEEEYYYY GUYS!! WHAT'S UP TH-cam?!". Keep it true, honest and raw, that's what makes your videos entertaining, at least for me, and why I cant wait for the next one: I immediately subscribed with all the bells and whistles :) I wish you great success in flipping, on TH-cam, and whatever else you feel like doing.
So true!! I had to get it out of my system with a one minute video about how I hate it. 😂
Thank you very much!
Honesty and hard work. Love the videos. Watching you learn and struggle brings me back 20 years when I was doing what you’re doing. When the weather gets nice, try yard sales or estate sales….those are always fun.
Yeah for sure! Thank you very much!
Just keep going, and the sales will come. I gave up a very good job a year ago and started selling on eBay & Amazon, and I have never looked back. Retrorama UK
Dope and thank you!
Keep it pushing!! You’ve given me motivation to double down on the self employment journey I started on the side last July.
Come on dude don’t do that!! I appreciate the support but your viewership and comments are more than enough!
I saw your 1st month yesterday. Loved it.
Let's goooooo
same lol
Ill be watching even on year 2. Keep em coming bro! Dont stop. This online sales and buying game is stressful but so much better than working for the man. You got this! P.s. many years of coin collector and seller, please be careful. Tons and tons of scammers and click bait with terrible coin info now a days. Be safe. If its too good to be true, it is.
As somebody also in survival mode, but taking a different approach, im loving watching your videos! Very interesting to see how different people handle similar situations
I loved that initial video when it came out! I'm glad you're sticking with it, time to binge watch the last 5 months of you selling stuff lol
Hahah thank you dude I appreciate that!
Biggest tip ever especially for you right now is-you got 1 good video and that’s amazing but it’s just luck until you can repeat it at LEAST 3 times then you can say the virality is all you. I’m glad but surprised it got that many views I see why tho it’s interesting. But just remember you yourself are not good at creating videos, you gotta get good like anything and many creators get that confused when it’s really a lot of luck at first. I hope you push through the struggle time now cuz I love these videos! And remember if you give up for no views consistently your just letting that other person creating about the exact same concept take over you. DONT GIVE UP keep going no matter what and keep making videos YOU WILL GET BETTER OVER TIME and it’ll no longer be luck involved to go viral. I love you I never comment
Yeah I spent a lot of time learning about creating videos and how to edit better. They’ll keep getting better. And idk we’ll see how the new one performs. Who knows.
Ok
I have no idea why im watching your videos but cant stop. Your content is better than 99% of the stuff on telly. So i guess you have a subscriber more now :D
Thank you I appreciate it
You made it to #2! Looking forward to #3. Always learning friend.
(make sure you don't turn into a hoarder. it's a slippery slope)
Hahahahaha yeah well I hate all the stuff I buy so if it sits around too long I’ll toss it out
Im still here! Waiting til your chanel blows up even more.
Damn dude I appreciate it but I don’t want your money
Keep going bro! You got this!! Loving the vids. Weekly updates soon!
Yeah hopefully! Thank you!
When you said I've already went broke three times I FELT that! Maybe knowing what that's like is the key to finding what really works for us. Subscribed !
Yeah man you gotta keep fighting sometimes you’re just not on the right path for you! Thank you for watching i appreciate it!
Keep on going!! Glad you made it to month 2!
Thank you!
I was recommended your channel by the algorithm and I'm enjoying the journey so far. I don't flip much but what I do, I only buy things that I can test and I fully test everything I sell. That minimizes returns.
Thanks for watching, honestly though thats not true, I kinda have been focusing on a niche I know now and I still have the same amount even though I take test videos prior to shipping and try to help people to troubleshoot. User error counts as not working for whatever reason
Let’s go! I love the eBay cash machine alert!!
That editing paid off! 11.5k subs from a single video is absurdly good! Well done!
Cheering for you bro. Hopefully youtube gives you one of those fancy plaques with your name on it soon.
Hahaha gotta hit 100k!
once again loved the video I also love the honesty and transparency, cant wait until month 3.
This is one of my new favorite series on YT. It’s very raw and realistic instead of people are like I bought this Tesla for 10$ and was able to flip it for 100,000$. Also commentary gives me Adam Sandler comedy vibes 😂. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, excited for month 3
Hahah! Thank you!
Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity is what I just subbed for. It's nice to see someone documented the process, the ups and the downs, not the staged "I made $80,000 my first month and you can too". Seriously, thank you.
Thank you for your support! I hope I can get to a big number at some point but like anything it takes time and perseverance!
Hi there I love ur series ngl
I'm not sure why these are so satisfying to watch. Keep on going!!
Haha thanks!
I’m currently selling my dad’s junk on eBay to convert the revenue into… rocks. So this is well-timed.
Stuff from countries like Congo or Russia that you can’t get easily.
I like your style. I’ll be here for part 3!
So here for it man! You’re an inspiration 😊 keep being yourself, we need more creators like you!
Haven't been this excited about a new video on a TH-cam channel in quite a while. Keep at it -- and ignore the haters!
Thank you very much!
you're gona blow up kid! The flow, vibe, and energy of this video is the recipe for TY gold! Keep killin it!
Thank you I appreciate it!
You got this! My comment from the last video still stands true.
Thank you!
Dude your video quality is insane for someone starting out on his own
Thanks! It’s just an iPhone video haha!
It's refreshing to see a real human on this site providing value and relatable content. Your videos take me back to the golden days of TH-cam where not everyone was a wannabe influencer or corporate shill. Sub'd and am loving the series it's great to see the process and the hustle. Keep up the great content!
Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate it!
Learning about sell through rate helped me sell wayyyyy more items and find more things to sell - good luck!
Yeah I definitely do pay attention to that, just not as important to me at getting decent inventory at great prices.
I can't take it. Editing every nanosecond of silence out of your monologue is enough to give me a migraine. I imagine this is what married people hear after about 2 years or so. Take..... a.................................................................. breath.
Okay you could just not watch too. Even tho you look so adorable in that prof pic, you will be missed!
I totally agree with this... I love these videos, it is a great content, but it is so hard to watch.... please leave just a little bit of natural pause in speech while editing, and it will save our time editing for sure :)
Yeah man I gotcha, I’m just not going to change what is working.
I just wanted to drop you a note to say how much I admire the way you're handling things. Losing a job could have been a setback, but you chose to tackle it head-on. That's not just brave; it's downright inspiring.
Your positive attitude and refusal to give up are genuinely commendable. It's clear you've got the spirit and drive to turn challenges into opportunities, and I have no doubt that big things are on the horizon for you.
Keep pushing forward. We're all cheering for you and can't wait to see where this journey takes you.
Wow I appreciate that, thank you very much!
Gotta get something going along side you. I fell a bit in stasis as of recent. My Bell rang too and iam here for it. Keep the pace and watch it compound. I hope the next one is coming along for you well, good day.
Thank you very much!
It’s so well-edited that I’m watching it like a slice-of-life movie. It’s inspiring too, of course.
I really appreciate that thank you for watching!
It is good you did the return with no issues. Keep it up. The grind is just starting, but good things will come your way.
Yeah for sure, if it’s legit, I have no problem paying for it!
Was hoping to see a month 2! I'm really enjoying your videos, I like your video style. I never feel bored or have an urge to skip ahead.
I just lost my job and am trying to make eBay my full time gig. Hopefully we are both successful :)
Thank you very much! And yeah get after it!
Enjoying the videos. I’m in the same spot you are. Lost job months ago and hustling with eBay. Looking forward to garage sale season. Keep it up. Don’t give up.
yeah man that will be huge! For sure I won’t!
Dude, don’t get discouraged. January is one of the worst months for e-com. Keep it up!
Will do thank you!
Badass dude. Keep killing it
I appreciate it thanks for watching!
Back when I needed more income to make ends meet, I started flipping stuff. There's a huge learning curve but also huge reward. The autonomy you're talking about is everything. Keep grinding. If you didn't hit your goals, learn the lessons and keep moving forward.
Thank you I definitely will and yes autonomy is my sole driving force!
I found myself in a similar position as you just a few weeks ago, lost my job. And my extra pursuits became my main ones, but have been mostly failing and hardly making a return. I tend to shut down when these things happen, but I have a drive in my that's _eating away at me_ to do something for myself.
I'll support you how I can for the algorithm-- watched, subbed, liked, and commented, because you've inspired me to keep going. Hard work pays off!
Thank you I appreciate that!
Hey, I subscribed for Month 2. Just as good video as Month 1! Love how you care about the custom packaging and treating each item with care and as if it's as expensive as your most expensive item. A "universal shipping" like in healthcare we have "universal precautions" so as to keep things as unbiased and fair as possible. Glad you're enjoying your experience, learning from your mistakes/wins/losses/other various situations, taking the bad with the good, and that you're getting to live out your childhood dream. I laughed at that because as someone who's transitioning careers (again) this is something I strive for in my day-to-day life, so I find it awesome that you're doing it and making money! Also, so cool that you're networking, meeting connections and reconnecting, learning what works better than what doesn't while making these sales, while also being open to making mistakes, feedback, and keeping patient in otherwise impatient times.
And great ideas of making custom skus! I'm sure organization is so important with all your inventory you're collecting/selling. Hopefully along with your detailed list of your inventory, price, sell your keeping very detailed records for taxes. I think typical 1099er's typically are told to keep around 30% for taxes (definitely double check this as I've not done it myself, just been reading about doing freelance stuff and working for myself but it all blurs together as I learn better by doing rahter than just reading/listening/rabbit hole[ing] down YT videos and webpages) and I've heard several people mention doing quarterly taxes (but again, I really don't know much about this so just recommending talking to a professional to get advice. So that you don't have to try to gather all this information/money/whatever at the end of the year.)
Thank you for some great advice and motivation (as I'm downsizing and trying to consume less and expereince more) but having a hard time actually getting myself to sell my stuff instead of just sitting in boxes, coverd in dust bunnies. Definitely keep on keepin' on being awesome! Best wishes! 👏
Thank you! Yeah I’ve been 1099 most of my life so it’s really no big deal. Yeah quarterlies are a thing, but that’s really something you start doing when you start making real money (I’m not a cpa, not financial advice). But yeah I’m the same, so get out there and do it, you’ll learn quickly!
I'm glad I found your channel a few days ago! It's rare to find a reselling channel that shows the ups and downs. Kinda motivates me to start my channel back up
Thanks dude, yeah get after it!
Your grit and positive mentality in arduous times is admirable.
Loved your thoughts at the end of the video, your survival mentality is what's surely gonna push you through these tough times, and we're all here for the ride. Best of luck brother, to new found success!
Thank you very much! I appreciate that!
Man, i have come back and checked like twice now thinking "oh surely another month has passed, and the next one is out!" i'm loving these videos
Come on dude, I’m one person trying my best to get it done but actually another month hasn’t passed it’s only 20 days or so! But I really appreciate your support, thank you!
dude you seem like a really honest guy, keep flowing, doors open doors close, you make your own luck, youre on a journey and the fact youre enjoying it is amazing
Thank you I really appreciate that!
@@Analog_money I live in the UK, run small repair shop, have access to electronics etc, have info for other earners and projects always interested in hearing other peoples hustles, can we trade collectibles between USA and UK? have friends in Japan also, workwear trend in japan is huge and punk, a friend of mine made over £1M exporting old british stained glass windows and furniture to japan
Oh that’s cool!
Bro you are an actual beast, incredible video love to see the whole process even if it isn't glamorous at times. Also big respect to just being able to change out your battery when it died I'd have 0 chance of doing that lol.
Hahaha I appreciate your support!
Fun series! You got my PTSD triggered with the board games. That was a major focus of my reselling for years and the market is all over the place on them. I will give you a tip on them: Sometimes you can sell the pieces inside for what you'd get for the game, and it won't take up a ton of space, and they tend to move faster because the shipping can get out of hand for customers. I like that you're willing to dive into entire segments of reselling feet first. Theres SOOOOOOOO much to learn but you're doing ok with just common sense so keep it up!
Hahah yeah, I’m gonna let them sit for a bit and then part them out if not. And yeah, I’d get bored and the videos would boring if I only did one thing so it’s a win win. Thank you!
Keep it up! It’s awesome to see this and what it takes to be your own boss in spite of unforeseen hardship
Thank you very much!
I'm just a random guy from the Baltic States who got recommended one of your videos. It seems TH-cam is starting to work in your favor, man. Keep creating content. It might be hard for you to believe, but you and your videos are genuinely entertaining and inspiring. I believe this TH-cam journey will become a significant endeavor for you in the near future. Don't abandon it.
Thank you very much I really appreciate that!
LETS GO! EVERY MONTH = LEARNING + GROWTH. ITS A SLOW ROAD BUT IN A YEARS TIME YOU'LL BE GREAT
I am really enjoying watching your journey, since it combines two of my favorite websites: eBay and TH-cam. Keep it up!
Thanks will do!
You’re a beast. I see TH-cam and reselling going very well for you man. Keep it up!
Thank you very much!
Being free, and being your own provider, there is honestly nothing better than that.
The stress you save having to deal with the incompetence of others, can instead be invested into your own growth.
Yes exactly my goal, thanks for watching!
Keep it up dude. Love to see it. This echoes a lot of how my life is as a work from home pedal builder.
Woah cool, guitar pedals?
@@Analog_money yeah been full time for 3 years. Basically needed a new job and been doing it solo since
Very dope! You will probably be interested in some of the stuff i picked up in month 3 maybe. Or atleast have some insight on it haha
Awesome series so far! Also don't decline the lowball ebay offers, just counter offer instead! Ebay likes to see positive engagement on your listings instead of no/negative engagement (any offer/counteroffer is considered positive, and declining would be negative engagement).
Yeah I normally try to, but I was getting $2 offers on $20 items. And when I did counter they would decline them. They were just trolls so I had to go and block them.
Ah that makes sense and they can be mad annoying. Hopefully they leave you alone and best of luck with the series!@@Analog_money
Haha yeah! Thank you!
I’m using OfferUp locally and so far it never works out to counter-offer. I post a brand new item that would sell for $80, I set price at $20, get offered $10 and could I please deliver it. Or I counter-offer for the amount they say, then ask if they will include an item I need from their listings.
Yeah sorry I never have sold anything on offer up so no clue. I’ve bought off there, so no clue. But that should show you, I buy things on offer up to sell on eBay, so the market is wayyy stronger on eBay!
I was so excited for this to pop up! 💪🏻
Good to see you do a part 2, inspiring me to keep doing the same it’s going great for me so far. Hope things get better for you on your journey!
Bro, I do not remember how I subscribed to you but you aren't gonna die at 80. You fight waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too hard. You are easily at 105. I am inspired.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 i appreciate that!
Great work! A little tip: With growing inventory, you need some kind of regulatory system, because nothing is more nervewrecking then searching for Items you just sold but cannot remember where you stored them. I recommend cheap shelves and Boxes with Numbers. Then when you list your Items put the number of the Box in there so you always know where your stuff is.
What a down to earth time of guy! My kinda person to watch I literally jumped on TH-cam and your channel came up and I gave it a shot and wow I literally can’t wait to see your future in YT and the eBay reselling business!! I will be here every video you post! I appreciate the videos a lot! You’ll learn better ways to do the videos and learn people like at least 30mins+ well atleast I like longer videos bc I lay and watch all night, but that’s besides the point! Again thank you for the videos and stick with this TH-cam thing you are a natural!! Much love from Oklahoma!
Thank you very much! I’ll try but I also don’t want to make the videos boring!
this goes to show , full commitment to anything will eventually pay off .. ( youtube monetization as a byproduct of the business is awesome )
Yeah for sure! Thanks for watching!
Bro I'm hooked to your videos lol. So genuine and true to how life really works when doing business.
Thank you I really appreciate that!
Mate, I saw your first vid, and now, right away, I played the 2nd one! I have a couple of minutes left, then I'll watch the next one, about your YT profit..or ''profit'', I CAN'T WAIT TO FIND OUT! Just keep 'em coming, I love your content! Live long, be happy and good luck with your new occupation, you sound like you're born for it, so driven! (NOT saying that it's the only thing you're good at, quite the opposite, you are doing something hard, risky, original, you have mad drive, and on the top of it you are also making YT videos!)
Thanks a lot I appreciate it!
Enjoyed the videos and just wanted to let you know that. I have been doing eBay for over 15 years and I have been there and done that. I think you are doing it right, don't stick to just one category and stay learning new ones. I would avoid lower end items and just try to lot them as your time is more valuable than anything in the end.
Awesome thank you! Yeah I mean the other thing is these videos would get super boring if I was only selling on thing haha
Another cool edutainment video on your 2nd Episode of selling things on Ebay. Others and I appreciate the time and work you invested in to make this Motion Picture possible. We're be looking forward to seeing what you CREATED on Month 3.
Thanks man I really appreciate that!
You're killing this bro. Editing style and honest no-nonsense content is super entertaining and informative to watch. Keep donig what you're doing the way you're doing it, and I'll watch every minute. Good luck!
Thank you very much!
Hope u ball out man, was waitin on this vid, Hope month 3 is going great. I can not wait to see how you evolve as a reseller and perhaps a seller with your own product someday. With this determination I am sure that you will overcome any obstacle that you encounter!
Thank you! Yeah I don’t plan on only doing online reselling forever but that was the most accessible thing at the time!
dude your positive attitude is inspiring and contagious. thanks for making this video!
I’m glad to hear that thank you very much!
Bro love the grind. Best of luck
Thank you!
Glad I found you bro u gonna be a millionaire started my eBay journey but not full time love the series keep it up man❤