I can't recall if you got rid of your storage sheds or not. But if you don't want to go the, "Hey hubby! I need another shed route."...perhaps get a large tent that you can stand in or something tall and squarish that is collapsable that you can stick storage shelves or tables in. Even some sort of pull out patio you see for RVs might work. Just something that will allow you to still work and also be able to go through stuff. So for the times like this where you need a little extra space, you (or rather the husband/kids) can pop it up and store then stuff in there (hopefully) temporarily. This would possibly depend on if it is dry enough where you're at and won't get wet though.
Congratulations on your book haul. My biggest one was at a garage sale. I walked into the garage and they had a few banana boxes sitting on the floor. I was looking through them and asked what they wanted for all of them. It was then they showed me that the wall of the garage was stacked with several rows of banana boxes, probably about 7 boxes high. "Do you want all of them?" I asked them how much and they came up with $350. Great!!!! I went to an ATM and got the money and it took me 3 pickup loads to get all of them home. They were mostly 70's, 80's, 90's paperback romance but also many frontier and Native American series including the White Indian series which I sold for about $200 (28-30 books). Overall, I estimated about 3500 books. It took a few weeks sorting them alphabetically by author in a storage unit. Any authors that had less than three books l put together and then ran a free ad on Craigslist. Pretty much everything else I eventually sold. I probably grossed at least $2,000 on them.
Just an idea but you could put shelves on the entire left wall where your little photo table is and put your photo table set up at the far right of the right wall close to the door and window where you used to have the totes for your hard goods. I don’t know but you could play with the idea. You definitely need more shelves and that’s the only wall you have left.
Oh Mel, my lounge and dining rooms look a bit like you shed at the moment. I went to buy a bundle of books advertised on Marketplace from a lady who turned out to be a reseller also but doesn't really sell books. She filled my car for free when I told her I sell books! Approx 500 books. Dome rubbish of course but lots of book sets plus a good stack immaculate coffee table books - yay! Good to hear you're back in the swings of things. Nothing like a good sourcing trip to boost the spirits!
Oh wow Mel you don't do things by halves do you. What a fabulous Haul. I so look forward to your post your enthusiasm cheers me up no end. Happy sorting, listing & storing x x
I'm where you are in terms of storing my listed items. I've spent the past two weeks focusing on relisting items, checking listings, retaking pictures, and adding measurements. Fortunately, it worked. Of course, I just filled it right back up again. 😂
Well done on sorting out some space for the 2 hauls. Nice to have a bubbly Mel video you seem to have your energy back. Hope you don’t overdo it take care x
Good to see you up and running even if you have some lingering CV19 symptoms. It can still be a struggle. You know what is going to happen don't you.... a thrift store will contact you to pick up a load next week. 👌. It never rains but it pours. Well done Mel.
Wow!!! I love how you think things through. It helping me in getting organized. My shop is a "Mini-mini Mel shop" I'm only working in one room and losing space quickly. Thanks to you, I will follow your example and rework my shelves and hope to get more space. 👍
I'm so glad you stopped calling it a death pile and calling it a money pile I'm the one that started this thing about stop calling it a death pile and call it an inventory pile or a wealth pile so thank you very much
I had mild COVID last month - today I’m home after a full on feverish night. The COVID Hotline now said I have to be assessed for COVID reinfection or long term COVID. Thank goodness there’s a video from you while I wait for my GP to open… one silver lining.
"You're gonna need a bigger shed"!! Lol. Good to see you back in the swing of things again Mel, great bulk pickups there! What ever you do, don't start storing that stock back in the house!! Santa Cruz T shirt, Nice!!
Glad to see you up & about. The Star Wars LP can be sold many ways. LP, Art Cover, Fan based, send it away to get authenticated & sold to auction house. Endless possibilities. Do some research before giving up a gold mine if anything you'll gain knowledge for your channel & reselling career. You might be surprised some LPs catch a good payout. Best of luck.
Thank you so much! I did think the cover on it was very cool and it it was the reason I took the box of them. I'll have to take a good look what else is in it!
Yeah, I feel you. I picked up 1800 books from a library auction. The media (few video games, audio books and movies) have made my money back plus some profit, not I have 1800 "free" books to deal with 😂🤣
That Star Wars record, I can't find in the USA lol. But I did find sale comps from the United Kingdom for an average of about $7 + shipping. Hope that helps :) I love your videos by the way. Keep up the awesome videos and great haul!
WOW, it's amazing I have noticed that my sourcing is a little like this, some weekends are amazing and I get a ton in and others I get nothing. It's nice to have a money pile though because you always have items to list.
Glad you are back in the grove. Last video was hard to see, that was how I lived every single day until the last month and a half. Now binge watching/ rewatching your videos. I need energy boost.lol. Way to go, Mel!!! Sending love from Ontario, Canada. Yes, you also have a viewer in Canada.lol
Glad you're feeling better Mel. Just out of curiosity what did Aaron say when you came home with all these books??? for temporary storage you may want to consider plastic collapsible crates. I got a batch from Aldi last year and when I get large batch of media/books I fill/stack them against the wall and then progressively work through them. They are quite sturdy and easy to store when not in use.
Suggestion. If the weather is ok, could you put two tables outside and sort them out there. Anything to be donated or tossed could then be left outside or put in your car. The bundles can then be put into bags ready to be listed. This would free up some space to be able to walk around inside. Happy sorting and listing. Hope you find a lot of good books. 😀😀😀😀
I found a Barry Humphries (as Dame Edna) LP ha ha not worth much but fun, might keep it. And Bee Gees but it's an orchestra version? I have no clue with LPs but for .30c for both, I don't think it matters :)
Holy Moly Books 😂🤣😂 I do love it. Looks like hubby has a add on to the shed project in the near future 😂😂 Star Wars, I am a huge fan. Don't know how much it's worth. You are awesome. So happy you're feeling better 💜💜
Hi Mel. Hope you are having a great day, my friend. Do have a question for you. When you do get in a new shipment of books like what we all are seeing, do you go ahead and try to make bundles out of the new ones and or do you add them if possible w/ a single book or two that is on your shelf and make it into a bundle? By watching your videos and subscribing, been watching for awhile to where your bundling inspired me to do the same w/ the books I had aquirred last summer. Been slow moving but seeing to tweek them up some and see if that will help. I have so many things in this house that I want to sell, but finding time to do so, work on my quilting things, go to my other job and take care of the house inside and out it can be so overwhelming.
Love that you’re posting videos again!! Love your bubbly personality and your “can do” attitude. I sure wish I knew enough about books to sell - but on a smaller scale. You do a great job!
Mel, it's so wonderful to see you back in action! Books are now my main focus and I'm hoping the universe hears me. 🙂 Would love to see how you sort books into lots. I have quite the time trying to decide whether to lot up a series with the books I already have or wait until I have a more complete or even complete set. The desire to get them all runs strong.
😂 😂 help!!! Yeah I don’t blame you and girl you are the funniest and I love it!!! Glad you got more stock I myself still have tons to list so I haven’t gone sourcing for awhile🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes I do. She sometimes sells fast and other times slow. I get her for very cheap I won't pay up a lot of money for her as she can move slowly sometimes
Oh Mel!!! It seems over whelming but you love it, lol. Your inspiring me to work on my books, it feels good when they are all in order. Happy sorting..., just think of all the money you'll be making!!!
@@backfromburnout Thanks , I sell books on another site. I have only 280, but sell 10% per month. So I guess my sales will be more when I start adding more quality books. Thanks
Oh yes you are crazy. Especially right after having Covid Remember you are going to remain smashed for weeks after you think it’s gone… but no it still there feasting on what like energy or adrenaline you thought you had. Remember to rest or you will collapse. Oh another symptom if any out there is having too is body pains have increased, many of my friends are saying the same ❤️
There are more scam 'get rich while doing nothing' ads on TH-cam than anywhere else on the internet. Hate having to watch 10 seconds of them before 'skipping.'
I can't recall if you got rid of your storage sheds or not. But if you don't want to go the, "Hey hubby! I need another shed route."...perhaps get a large tent that you can stand in or something tall and squarish that is collapsable that you can stick storage shelves or tables in. Even some sort of pull out patio you see for RVs might work. Just something that will allow you to still work and also be able to go through stuff.
So for the times like this where you need a little extra space, you (or rather the husband/kids) can pop it up and store then stuff in there (hopefully) temporarily. This would possibly depend on if it is dry enough where you're at and won't get wet though.
Congratulations on your book haul. My biggest one was at a garage sale. I walked into the garage and they had a few banana boxes sitting on the floor. I was looking through them and asked what they wanted for all of them. It was then they showed me that the wall of the garage was stacked with several rows of banana boxes, probably about 7 boxes high. "Do you want all of them?" I asked them how much and they came up with $350. Great!!!! I went to an ATM and got the money and it took me 3 pickup loads to get all of them home. They were mostly 70's, 80's, 90's paperback romance but also many frontier and Native American series including the White Indian series which I sold for about $200 (28-30 books). Overall, I estimated about 3500 books. It took a few weeks sorting them alphabetically by author in a storage unit. Any authors that had less than three books l put together and then ran a free ad on Craigslist. Pretty much everything else I eventually sold. I probably grossed at least $2,000 on them.
Just an idea but you could put shelves on the entire left wall where your little photo table is and put your photo table set up at the far right of the right wall close to the door and window where you used to have the totes for your hard goods. I don’t know but you could play with the idea. You definitely need more shelves and that’s the only wall you have left.
Oh Mel, my lounge and dining rooms look a bit like you shed at the moment. I went to buy a bundle of books advertised on Marketplace from a lady who turned out to be a reseller also but doesn't really sell books. She filled my car for free when I told her I sell books! Approx 500 books. Dome rubbish of course but lots of book sets plus a good stack immaculate coffee table books - yay!
Good to hear you're back in the swings of things. Nothing like a good sourcing trip to boost the spirits!
Congrats on your haul. Happy sorting and listing.
Hey lovely Mel, maybe you could put up at least 2 new shelves on the left hand side of the front room. Just a thought.
It's possible yes, I might have to add some shelves there soon
Great to see you back to your bubbly self. You’ve got some busy days ahead with that pile.
Oh wow Mel you don't do things by halves do you. What a fabulous Haul. I so look forward to your post your enthusiasm cheers me up no end. Happy sorting, listing & storing x x
I love it when the universe listen. Great video.
Thank you!
I'm where you are in terms of storing my listed items. I've spent the past two weeks focusing on relisting items, checking listings, retaking pictures, and adding measurements. Fortunately, it worked. Of course, I just filled it right back up again. 😂
Beautiful border collie
I also got covid and couldn't do anything for a week. Luckily I had sourced a bunch of books so I can list them in a day
Well done! I hope you're feeling better now after Covid. I'm still struggling to fully recover and have suffered a lot of fatigue since having covid
You go, girl! Great mindset to be able to say stockpile, not deathpile. I am so glad you are feeling better.
OMG MEL! YOU HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!! What an amazing haul. Knowing you, you will have sorted and listed lots of these already.
Well done on sorting out some space for the 2 hauls. Nice to have a bubbly Mel video you seem to have your energy back. Hope you don’t overdo it take care x
Nice Haul, nice networking well done good luck with getting it all on the shelves. Reminds me of that line out of JAWS "were gonna need a bigger shed"
Good to see you up and running even if you have some lingering CV19 symptoms. It can still be a struggle.
You know what is going to happen don't you.... a thrift store will contact you to pick up a load next week. 👌. It never rains but it pours. Well done Mel.
Wow!!! I love how you think things through. It helping me in getting organized. My shop is a "Mini-mini Mel shop" I'm only working in one room and losing space quickly. Thanks to you, I will follow your example and rework my shelves and hope to get more space. 👍
I'm so glad you stopped calling it a death pile and calling it a money pile I'm the one that started this thing about stop calling it a death pile and call it an inventory pile or a wealth pile so thank you very much
It's taken a while to change the mindset way of thinking!
I had mild COVID last month - today I’m home after a full on feverish night. The COVID Hotline now said I have to be assessed for COVID reinfection or long term COVID. Thank goodness there’s a video from you while I wait for my GP to open… one silver lining.
"You're gonna need a bigger shed"!! Lol. Good to see you back in the swing of things again Mel, great bulk pickups there! What ever you do, don't start storing that stock back in the house!! Santa Cruz T shirt, Nice!!
not seen that Star Wars vinyl before, about 6 quid here
*Glad to see you're Feeling Better*
Bring your photo and shipping table towards the door where your camera is. Then you’ll have room for more shelves…? 🙌🏾
Yes this might work
You are so fun to watch! Yes, your song was the best part of my day, lol 😂
Mega hauls is the way to go haha
I love a good haul! I’m almost done with photographing and listing/drafting the Sunday haul. Then on to that free haul to cull and sort!
mel instead of the crazy cat lady you are now the crazy book lady but keep going legend you run this world
Great haul, Mel.... I was too busy trying to read your book titles ❗😂
Oh Mel what have you gone and done. Well done with the hauls. I know open a library!!!
Glad to see you up & about. The Star Wars LP can be sold many ways. LP, Art Cover, Fan based, send it away to get authenticated & sold to auction house. Endless possibilities. Do some research before giving up a gold mine if anything you'll gain knowledge for your channel & reselling career. You might be surprised some LPs catch a good payout. Best of luck.
Thank you so much! I did think the cover on it was very cool and it it was the reason I took the box of them. I'll have to take a good look what else is in it!
Yeah, I feel you. I picked up 1800 books from a library auction. The media (few video games, audio books and movies) have made my money back plus some profit, not I have 1800 "free" books to deal with 😂🤣
Could you build shelves on the wall above your photography wall?
That Star Wars record, I can't find in the USA lol. But I did find sale comps from the United Kingdom for an average of about $7 + shipping. Hope that helps :) I love your videos by the way. Keep up the awesome videos and great haul!
WOW, it's amazing I have noticed that my sourcing is a little like this, some weekends are amazing and I get a ton in and others I get nothing. It's nice to have a money pile though because you always have items to list.
I like what you do. But I don't photograph books anymore. I have two scanners ..A4 scanner and an A3 scanner. That works fine for me.
Glad you are back in the grove. Last video was hard to see, that was how I lived every single day until the last month and a half. Now binge watching/ rewatching your videos. I need energy boost.lol. Way to go, Mel!!! Sending love from Ontario, Canada. Yes, you also have a viewer in Canada.lol
There is at least us two and probably many more.
I just finished my comic book death pile and am back to listing my randoms until I get more in.
Wow!! Mel 😮 that is a ton of books well done 👏👏👏👏
Glad you're feeling better Mel. Just out of curiosity what did Aaron say when you came home with all these books??? for temporary storage you may want to consider plastic collapsible crates. I got a batch from Aldi last year and when I get large batch of media/books I fill/stack them against the wall and then progressively work through them. They are quite sturdy and easy to store when not in use.
So glad you're feeling better. But Mel You've done it again.
You go girl good on you!
Looks like a good lot to start your draft bank!
Working on now! 55 down with 345 to go LOL
@@backfromburnout You inspire me so much!
Suggestion. If the weather is ok, could you put two tables outside and sort them out there. Anything to be donated or tossed could then be left outside or put in your car. The bundles can then be put into bags ready to be listed. This would free up some space to be able to walk around inside. Happy sorting and listing. Hope you find a lot of good books. 😀😀😀😀
Mel you are so inspirational and great to see you getting back to normal routine. 💜
I found a Barry Humphries (as Dame Edna) LP ha ha not worth much but fun, might keep it. And Bee Gees but it's an orchestra version? I have no clue with LPs but for .30c for both, I don't think it matters :)
Holy Moly Books 😂🤣😂 I do love it. Looks like hubby has a add on to the shed project in the near future 😂😂 Star Wars, I am a huge fan. Don't know how much it's worth. You are awesome. So happy you're feeling better 💜💜
Hi Mel. Hope you are having a great day, my friend. Do have a question for you. When you do get in a new shipment of books like what we all are seeing, do you go ahead and try to make bundles out of the new ones and or do you add them if possible w/ a single book or two that is on your shelf and make it into a bundle? By watching your videos and subscribing, been watching for awhile to where your bundling inspired me to do the same w/ the books I had aquirred last summer. Been slow moving but seeing to tweek them up some and see if that will help. I have so many things in this house that I want to sell, but finding time to do so, work on my quilting things, go to my other job and take care of the house inside and out it can be so overwhelming.
I thought of you when I went to a thrift store that was going out of business and all their books were $0.25 USD each!!
OMG! I would be in heaven!
Love that you’re posting videos again!! Love your bubbly personality and your “can do” attitude. I sure wish I knew enough about books to sell - but on a smaller scale. You do a great job!
I always love watching your videos! 💞
Mel, it's so wonderful to see you back in action! Books are now my main focus and I'm hoping the universe hears me. 🙂 Would love to see how you sort books into lots. I have quite the time trying to decide whether to lot up a series with the books I already have or wait until I have a more complete or even complete set. The desire to get them all runs strong.
Girl, I am in the same situation. I have learned so much from you! Keep it going !
LOL, that song was the best part of my day. Glad you are feeling better.
Ha ha ha, thank you for watching!
I so love your spirit! Keep up the great work.
You must be feeling better!
Just great Mel, loved the video. Made me smile 😃
😂 😂 help!!! Yeah I don’t blame you and girl you are the funniest and I love it!!! Glad you got more stock I myself still have tons to list so I haven’t gone sourcing for awhile🤣🤣🤣🤣
Final is worth gold
Is that the Star Wars?
You are amazing!
Wow, thank you!
Hi Mel, Nice video, thank you. Do you do ebay as a sole trader or you have your own company? Have you got an insurance for your stock?
Haha I love it Mel!! You are amazing
Hi Mel , I was wondering if you sell Danielle Steel books. I just picked up a huge haul of all her books.
Yes I do. She sometimes sells fast and other times slow. I get her for very cheap I won't pay up a lot of money for her as she can move slowly sometimes
Looks like you could use some help with this load! Is it still your goal to bring on an employee to help out?
I am hoping I can remain doing it solo but I will see how I go once I start getting even more orders to ship. Then I might need a helper
Bahahahahaha….Yarrrrr….You NEED help Mel….WAY to go Lovey….!!!!!😂😂👊🏻❤️❤️
Hi Mel! You are such an inspiration. Good luck with your new collection. Thanks for sharing.
More love great score
Wow.... Just wow.... I think if you had something 10x as big u would fill it 🤣🤣🤣. Good luck and thanks for sharing 👍😁
I am interested in buying the Star Wars record 😊
I love your dog 🤩🤩🤩 It’s great to know you don’t have to spend time and money in the thrift stores ;)
Where do you get all of that energy? I’ve had Covid twice & it took months for me to regain my energy!
Could you not put the new books in box's like you did last time with your death pile books
An amazing way to make space is to put a 10% sale on and it can work quite fast 😀
I have currently got some stock on 30% to help move older stuff
Okay cool hopefully you will get some space to put some newer books up
Great haul Mel!
Just discovered your channel and love it. My question is what imaee the rules to create an account on e-bay to sell books ? And is for free or not ?
Books Extravaganza
My goodness 😂😂😂
Hi, please could you share your eBay store? I would love to have a look through and make some purchases
Great vid Mel your an inspiration to me. One question. Which shelves do you have from Bunnings? and would you recommend them? thanks heaps
Cool! :)
You're funny, Mel
Hi. How big is your shed? Thanks.
Tomorrows video speaks about my shed sizing :)
I do my shipping everyday in a mess like that. You get used to it 😅
how do you price your books?
Oh Mel!!! It seems over whelming but you love it, lol. Your inspiring me to work on my books, it feels good when they are all in order. Happy sorting..., just think of all the money you'll be making!!!
Mel, how many items do you have in your store?
Just over 3k listed now
But obviously I sell a lot of bundles so I have more than 3000 books.
@@backfromburnout Thanks , I sell books on another site. I have only 280, but sell 10% per month. So I guess my sales will be more when I start adding more quality books. Thanks
What is ebay store name . I want to send someone a book in aussie thanks
DM me on Instagram as I don't link it publicly x
Lets go mel 💕💕💕
My husband would die for that vinyl collection! If you are interested in shipping to me?
Remember to keep a draft bank!
I missed your face and soul!
Just think of how many books you've saved from going to a landfill.
I am the video game equivalent of this :(
Soon E-Books Marketplace Berlin Germany
I sent u my shed pics for your entertainment and commiseration :)
Oh yes you are crazy. Especially right after having Covid Remember you are going to remain smashed for weeks after you think it’s gone… but no it still there feasting on what like energy or adrenaline you thought you had. Remember to rest or you will collapse. Oh another symptom if any out there is having too is body pains have increased, many of my friends are saying the same ❤️
There are more scam 'get rich while doing nothing' ads on TH-cam than anywhere else on the internet. Hate having to
watch 10 seconds of them before 'skipping.'
Unfortunately I don’t get to pick the type of ads that get played but I do choose them to be skip-able.