Making EASY MONEY on a Monday!
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- Making EASY MONEY on a Monday!
I didn't know it when I was filming this video, but this is my last packing video in THIS warehouse! The next packing video you see will be in my NEW warehouse! How exciting!
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Hi! My name is Mel Back from Burnout! And if you’re a reseller wanting to learn how to sell on eBay and how I run a successful eBay business selling second hand items from the thrift store then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! On this channel, I upload 2-3 videos a week surrounding topics such as tips for selling on eBay and how to make money selling stuff on eBay. I help you get a better understanding of what it's like being a full time eBay reseller and I'll show you what I do all day as a eBay reseller in my weekly reselling vlogs. And I basically answer any and all questions any eBay resellers may have who are looking to grow their eBay business!
Mel, this trick may not have worked for the books at 28:16 but when using bubble mailers for tight items, cut a tiny hole on the corner of one bottom end of the package and tight items slight right in, When sealing, put a piece of packing tape on that corner to reseal it. Often it's the captured air at the bottom of the mailer stopping tight fighting items from sliding in. Try it another time, you'll be amazed how great it works.
I do this! 🤣
Thanks for the tip!
I snip my hole in the center, rather then a corner because it’s easier to put a piece of tape over then center then a corner. 🙂
@ Oh that’s a really good point ! This is why it’s so good when everyone shares what works for them. Thanks!
@@traceytheisen8067 Agree about sharing ideas and experience. 🙂
Mel, consider getting a white board w/erasable marker at your new location and place it by your main desk area. I use mine daily for items I just need to remember for the day but don't need to write down in a planner for the future. Small, but important, details such as Buyer A gets two lots shipped together, Book B is out of place remember to re-shelve or reclassify before leaving, etc. You'd be amazed how your mind frees up removing these tasks to one area and you have so much more energy, while at the same time giving yourself tremendous comfort and grace of not having to remember all these little important details. At the end of every day I wipe the board clean and it's a sense of accomplishment and it's reassuring knowing I didn't 'forget' anything. It's too easy to misplace small pieces of papers with notes on them and sticky notes fall off so the white board is fantastic. It's also a great way to leave messages for people coming/leaving your warehouse. When you get one, get one with a lip to hold your markers and eraser or have a magnetic cup or something immediately by it so you can keep everything together. Just like the tape dispenser, it's a game-changer.
Thanks for sharing. This has resolved an issue I'm having.
Yes I have some white boards I just didn’t have anywhere to really put them in the other warehouse. I’ll be hanging some in the new one :)
You should consider having bookmarks made up with your store name, and Thank You and put them with each order. Enjoy your videos. Have a Merry Christmas 🎄
Yes I have thought about doing that! I should get some designed for 2025 and do that. I’ll add to the to do list!
Loving these longer videos. Watching you pack and talk about what sold, etc., has a calming effect. :D
Great to know, thank you!
You need a BIG sign on to put on your door, "FILMING - quiet on the set" LOL. And be sure to manage expectations well by saying ok then I will set a timer and be done by 1.5 hours...and then do that. Its so nice to see you are making some good sales and appear happy! Remember: A BIG sign :-) and a timer will be a good addition to the new warehouse space.
Yes I’m thinking of getting a barrier in the new warehouse which means don’t enter at that time.
I like your new u shape bench arrangement, but have a suggestion for the new warehouse. If you add a short shelf at the loading bench end (where your gray trash bin hangs now) that would put the top of your open IKEA bag at the height of your package bench you will have an even easier time loading the packages into the IKEA bag and once full won’t have as difficult time lifting full bags off bench top. 😉
Yes a low bench would work great. I’ll look for one!
@@backfromburnout Any low bench or cube that the IKEA bag would be stable on would be good and if there was a bit of storage under it (maybe for more empty bags) even better. I've always felt the more IKEA bags the better, I love them and every time I go over to the city, where our IKEA is, buy a couple more. Here they cost me about $1 per bag in blue, a bit more in other colors. 😉
Watching you wrap and stick the postal sticker on the package is so therapeutic it makes me laugh to myself! Its soooo calming 😂
Oh really! It’s interesting what parts people like to watch
Good to see Thom still smiling!
You and Thom are so adorable together!
Thank you
I watched rom start to finish...cleaning the kitchen, reheating leftovers, eating...mand learned a lot, and enjoyed it. Thiscwas a Master Class in inventory and shipping, fascinating to me. Thank you, Mel! And Thom, Patience is a Virtue...especially when Mel is making money making a video!!!!
lol thank you. I’m so glad you were productive while listening. It was a long video so thank you for listening to it all :)
Drill a hole in the workbench to slide the trash in, with a bin under of course. We have it at my work… it’s fantastic.
Ooooh that's a good tip!
You have been a great teacher, Mel. It is because of watching your clips on successful selling on Ebay that I've been making sales. Which is not bad since I only started in September. I've also got 2 regular contacts now, so I buy books from them every fortnight. Thank you again ❤
Woo hoo that’s awesome!
Just when I think I've figured it out I learn YOU'RE WRAPPING YOUR HAND. Omg mind blown. Thank you for showing that. Also! I tend to work/watch your videos... I have definitely noticed the prices you are saying going up lately. Love seeing you implement the small uptick in ASP.
Thank you so much! Yes working on putting better items at higher prices into the store!
About the other tapegun, I do agree with you, but I solved the issue by placing it on the shelf in front of me, standing behind the table. For me the perfect height is about 20 cm above my packing table. Then I can use it without the tape sticking to the table!
Interesting! Thank you!
Hey Mel, once again you have outdone yourself and know I have learnt a lot from you. Really appreciate your efforts and I also loved the long videos.
Thank you!
Mel, just thinking about what you said about your packing station....you could get Thom to cut a hole in your worktop so you can just slide your rubbish into it ( bin placed directly below the hole)( under your worktop)....❤
Yes it’s a great idea, I’ll see how it all works in the new warehouse and might consider this
Just like subway lol
Do you sell anything other than books? If not I think selling board games or something in that nature would be something interesting for you to maybe think about selling as well. Or other things that go along with reading like bookmarks, reading lamps, coffee mugs. Or maybe do gift baskets, that include a bundle of books and then a couple of things that go along with reading or that book bundle (ex: Harry Potter, butterbeer coffee, Harry Potter mug).
@lianabeardsley I try and stick with just books as then my shipping processes stay the same which saves time. I do sell some CDs and DVD sets occasionally if I find the right haul. But I focus on the one genre so the processes all stay the same and the most efficient for my time
@@backfromburnout Ok!! Thank you so much.
Fantastic video Mel, gave me a 1-hour listing spree of my own items while I watched you. I love your enthusiasm in your videos. Thom reminds me of my husband - gotta be ready when he is ready haha I always tell him an extra half hour than I actually need so hes not rushing me lol
I need to do that also lol Glad you worked while listening. I do that while I’m taking my photos.
I generally do watch TH-cam while listing. Stops me getting sidetracked on my phone i find.
so nice to see you again, lovely interesting video as always, so good to see you and Thom so happy, I keep saying it Mel, you are an inspiration to us all
Thank you ❤
Great video. Instead of putting books after packaging on the bench, what if you put IKEA bag on top of the bench then put packaging in it? No bending over and eliminates extra step.
Yes great tip. I do that often when I’m not filming but the bags make really loud crinkle noises in the video so I try to avoid them when I film sometimes if I have other background noises on top
Mel, a lot of us use a bunch of tape and are over-packers 🤓. I think it's just because we like to make sure things arrive nicely. Carriers have a tough job and items can fall off trucks, get tossed around, etc. and the extra second of time or inch or two of tape shows the customer we appreciate them. Plus you never know when rough weather can pop up at the buyer's location and safe-and-secure is always the better option.
Yes I agree. Better to be safe than sorry!
In the states the post office raises shipping rates twice a year. I quit free shipping on my items 2 years ago and noticed zero drop off in sales. I had to charge bc USPS was raising rates too much.
Australia post are becoming ridiculously expensive, they have also increased pricing several times over the past 2 years.
A small satchel costs $10.95 AU to mail which is $7.11 USD
We get two increases a year also. I keep track of my average postage cost monthly so I can adjust my pricing metrics as needed.
I’m curious, thinking about selling books, do you usually ship book rate? Or priority?
@@CarrieLovesLife. Media Mail for all books. Sometimes grounded Vantage can be cheaper but 98% of the time Media Mail is cheapest
I enjoy these long packing videos :) I listen & watch while I'm listing. You help keep me motivated. I'm sooooo excited to see the new wearhouse.
That’s awesome! And the more we lust the more of these sales we have to pack!
Yay, you're back! Hi from Pembrokeshire, Wales ❤ love your videos!
Hi! I hope to visit wales in 2025!
@backfromburnout Amazing, I would highly recommend it! ❤️
Wonderful to see a pack video! Thanks Mel, I hope the move is going well!
Thank you!
Mel you can take 1 tablespoon of celery seeds and add boiling water to it and make tea works wonders!! also cloves the same way. Keep up the Good Work!!
Wow interesting. Celery seeds. Where do you even get those? I’ve never seen seeds? Do you mean the seeds you buy to plant?
No. Lol. You buy them in the cooking spices.@@backfromburnout
Hi Mel. That sure was a marathon of a pick and pack. Great sales. I have missed your videos. Nice to see you again. Xxx Joan from sunny and hot Spain.xxxx
Thank you beautiful Joan!
Enjoy your videos. Watching videos keeps me planted in chair to list, otherwise I would be up and down. Thank you.
I love that it does that! That’s the best way to multitask
Looks like you might need to buy some mailer boxes (for the ken follett group) as the price per box is usually cheaper than an ex large satchel postage charge
Yeah I mucked that one up that day! Oh well. Was still a good sale and the XL satchels can work well also at times.
Excited to see you back!
Thank you!
I had headphones on listening to this, and when that concrete truck sound came on, I thought my S.O. was doing something outside and I’m thinking WTH is going on out there 😂
@@Robin-gf7bd I’m so sorry! I try to be so careful of filming with background noises.
@ No worries 😉
Man, I want to do this so badly but can't even fathom where to start. I've tried doing it in the past on a very small scale but got frustrated with how much space it was taking up and re-donated about half my books. I was never able to make any money doing it. People don't seem to want to pay money for books here. I'm sure I'm doing it wrong lol. But I'm going to pick it back up and see if maybe I have better luck thanks to you're inspiration! Thank you for sharing your insights!
I’m glad your doing long videos, it’s like watching a movie, I can sip my wine and nibble on some cheese and know it’s not going to end in 10 minutes 😂
Ha ha, love it! I like making the long ones when I can :)
Love love love the long vids!!
Thank you!
Thanks for the company while I packed my weekend sales!
Woot! Hope you had a great weekend!
Just an idea, have you thought about including a bookmark or a postcard as a freeby? A couple of other booksellers do this.
Yes. It’s been on my to do list. I do have some back from burnout cards I hand write on for people who leave messages they have watched me etc
So good to see you Mel! Awesome video!
Thank you
I wish you posted daily vids. I need your motivation. Other resellers just don't motivate me thr same way - I think its because you also talk about life stuff, and as a seller who also has a full time salary job outside reselling, everything is stressful lately.
Thank you! I have more videos coming this month - I’m trying for every couple days if possible. If I had ideas of what to talk about daily I’d do it but I get stuck on what to film as it often feels like I’m filming the same things and I get in a rut. Send all your video ideas my way via DM on Instagram, Facebook or email LOL
Thom and Mel, you're so funny! Shark bags are still going strong!
Shark bags can’t be broken lol. I love them!
Great to have you back Mel - hoping for more vids soon 🙌
Lots coming this month! Stay tuned
I have just started eBay but I’m finding it difficult to sell ! I thought I would test the waters. I really enjoyed this video thank you.
It takes a while to learn what to buy and what sells. Start small and stay patient. It’s a learning journey and you will get better as you go. Don’t try and compete with others who are experienced and been selling a long time. Just keep trying to better yourself c
@@backfromburnout thank you for your positive advice 😊
Hate it when your rushed.... hope ya had a relaxed lunch.
The timing would have been perfect but I forget that it often takes me longer when I’m filming and talking so much lol
Nice video Mel hope you and Thom have a nice Christmas and new years
Find a way to fix the tape dispenser off the desk in front of the you then you can pull and tear instead of lifting gripping tearing x
Ok thank you for the tip
I prefer paid post as a buyer and seller. As a buyer, I am more likely to buy more things if they combine shipping. As a seller I don't have to do the math on the incorporated postage to figure out if something is worth accepting an offer on. It also attracts less stupid offers usually.
But i get why others run a free post model.
Interesting. I prefer free as I hate doing maths and working out the combined total lol
I have two of the desktop tape dispensers, but I set mine at an angle, and it works a lot better that way for me.
Ok, I’ll try that also! I keep pulling the tape out of the dispenser roll!
Hi, thank you for the video, Pete.👍
Very welcome, thanks Pete
Great Video Mel! Thanks for all your tips and trips! Yes Patience Thom!!! LOL
He’s always on a mission lol
Yay perfect timing ❤❤❤
Thank you!
Great video. I love it when you tell us how much the book cost, what you sold it for and how you have packed it. I am looking into how to ship my books now. I am not sure to go with boxes or with mailers. Decisions, Decisions!!!!
Mailers work well for me and are quick and easy to use and I like how they store on my packing station.
Cheers Mel loads of sales 👍😊
It was a pretty good weekend!
Foreign Language Books: I get them sometimes as well, as part of large lot ps and have started using my phone’s Google Translate and include a screen shot of the translated title page right in the listing. I think it helps the process. 😉
Wow great tip! Thank you!
Howdy Mel, always learn something from you.
I’m so glad! Thank you!
So glad to see a new video!! I saw Thom cop a feel - hahaha - such a teddy bear.
I didn’t even notice when editing the video, I just thought he gave me a hug and kiss hello but it’s been pointed out a few times and noted for editing out next time lol. 😂
@ no need to edit it, Mel, it’s all good. Not offended at all. It makes me smile to see someone all the way in Australia do the same thing my late dad and late brother used to do with their wives. Brings back memories.
Not Lao Tzu turning in his grave. 😅😬😂
the plastic packaging is crazy :D
our packages are out of paper even the small ones and yes we have the bubbles inside but it feels so much better the way we do it in germany (europe I guess).
While I agree that paper is a better solution in theory, I have received books, packed in paper, that got WET on my porch on a rainy day. Not ideal for books 😕
@@CarrieLovesLife. yes sure but we have paper packages with a plastic protection inside but not the level of plastic they use in australia or the us .. its insane.
Girl, I thought you were moved in or in the process since you've been MIA for do long. Can you give us an update? My favorite videos are of you at book fairs. I grt the biggest kick when you buy every book of a particular genre.
I have just moved. Videos of the move are now starting to upload. Probably no bookfairs on now until after Xmas.
OMG thank you for the cling wrap how-to lesson, I copied the basic idea from you but very often make a dog's breakfast out of it! 😆
It is harder than it looks!
Hi Mel why touch the packed books twice. Put the bag on that small desk area, and that way, you're only touching them once. The bag up on the counter during a video will obstruct the camera?
The bags are noisy when I film so I try and avoid them while making videos.
Thank you
You’re welcome!
Just a thought, sit the Ikea bag on the bench and load it as you package orders. ❤
Yes, that would be a good idea, less double handling! Thank you I will try that!
The problem with the FAKE FREE SHIPPING THING is you loose control of the price of the books if you have to discount it.
As long as you know your average cost of goods and average cost of shipping it’s easy to work out your bottom lines.
Great sales! 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏
Thanks 😊
Love this video, thanks for sharing. ❤❤
You're welcome Nana! 💖
Efficient packing is a think of beauty to me!
Hi from Massachusetts USA. I have those same scissors. Lol
Hi! Twins!!!😂
Thanks for the video Mel!
Been watching for a while and seen the hoarders haul. curious if you still keep track of that haul and what your total ended up being if you don’t mind sharing. Best of luck and hope the move went or is going smoothly.
I stopped tracking it and now when I see the words hoarder in the SKU I cringe as I know it’s been sitting on my shelves too long lol
I stopped tracking it and now when I see the words hoarder in the SKU I cringe as I know it’s been sitting on my shelves too long lol It was a very profitable haul though.
Great video Mel! I learnt a lot this video
Thom 😂😂😂 was hilarious too!
Hi Mel. You do a great job. I have one question....what label printer do you use.....mine is giving me grief and so is their support.
Dymo 4XL
Frank Peretti books are awesome! I recognized the covers!
Great work Mel ❤
Tom we see you 😁👋 hello Mel .you in the new space yet .
I am in the new space! Videos coming now :)
Enjoyed the video very much have a good week
Great video mel
Hi Mel! Quick question; why don't you put the ikea bag on the table/desk where you are placing the packed books, and put the packed books right in the bag at that time? This would save the step -- instead of placing them on the table and then putting them in the bag in a second step, you'd be putting them in the bag on the table...no bending and no second step.
What sizes mailers are you using? Are they free with priority shipping price? Do you keep a record of what you paid for each book?
haha the book between the thighs. You gotta try the jaw test for fun. Like how many pages can I grip between my teeth before it makes like a meatball rolling off the table, onto the floor and out of the door
What though, when postage goes up? USPS in USA seems to be constantly raising the rates.
perhaps rolling shelves with relation to your sku system could speed up process?
Hi Mel.. can you tell me please what it says on your labels under packaging.. 'Satchel' or 'Mailer'.. tia
Hi Mel.. where do you get your express tapes from please.. 🙏🏻
Hi Mel, so you picked your orders and then arranged them by date is that correct? As far as I know when you print the labels with Mypost business It's always by date but can you change it so it prints by sku?
I pack them in the order that Aust post prints which is by buyer paid.
You can change it on eBay to pick by SKU but you can’t change the way it uploads in MyPost. It’s very very annoying.
@@backfromburnout I thought so, yeah. I can never get the labels to line up with my orders.
Hi Mel, thanks for the video I always enjoy watching. Quick question I currently buy my mailers from an eco friendly store but find they rip open quite easily. When you purchase your mailers from Aus Post does that go towards your Aus Post business account and help up your band? I asked Aus Post today but the girl didn't know. Thanks, Lara x
Yes they go towards your band. Spend $2,000 or more in the last 4 weeks to get band 5.
Also they’re strong and waterproof so I get good feedback on safe arrivals which is reassuring.
@backfromburnout Thanks do much for your reply I think I will be switching once I use the last of these up xx
Pauls software brings in the title from ebay in auspost so shouldnt need to write anything apart from what comes across? Hope that helps.
I write the name of the book as reference to know which label is for which order. That isn't done with software.
Hi, where do you purchase your mailing bags from? Just wondering who is cheapest supplier
These mailers are from Australia Post.
Do you put your listings on auction or buy it now
Buy it now with offers turned on.
Tom is awesome!!!
these books are all new or you have used ones also?
These are all used books I buy second hand and resell.
@@backfromburnout Meet too, I reside in Portugal, your books look clean and fantastic, watching your videos gives me motivation always, good luck :) by the way, I use cartoon envelopes for packaging books.
Temporarily move the trash can to the side. I've watched you and you don't step into that space as you put the packaged books on the table
Mel cut a hole in your bench and put your bin under the bench.
What is the shipping service level / speed you use? In the United States, we have media mail for things like books and CDs which is cheap but it's slow. It looks like your mailers may be the equivalent of US Priority Mailers but that's just a guess.
Australia Post is normally 3-4 days deliver here. I try and ship daily to have the parcels arrive as fast as possible. Sometimes they arrive next day it just depends where they’re going. City areas arrive faster.
You ever put the wrong label on the wrong mailer? What do you do?
Very very rarely and if I do I notice before I post as the next one is wrong.
loving the long videos🤩🤩
Thank you!
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can you leave a link for the type of envelopes you use for shipping books?
I use mailers by Australia Post
Hello Mel I'm Eric ❤🎉
Maybe you did that for show, rather than put the padded books to table, why don't just have the ikea bag ready so you just put it directly in it.
MEL!!! Hello :)
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