Realities of RESELLING in RETIREMENT ebay ReSeller
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- In this video, we share with you our take and our tips on reselling on ebay in retirement. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing, Vickie & Mark ~ Avante Avenue
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Hi everyone, it’s been a few days and I want to thank everyone for the great response to this video. It seems that many of us are retired resellers or wanna be resellers in retirement.
If I’m a little slow this next week in responding to comments, well, we are off on an adventure to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary!
If you’re new to our channel, I invite you to check out the many videos that I have for you to watch. They are organized by playlists.
Thank you again for all of your kind comments and support! Mark and I truly appreciate you! 🙂❤️🙂👍
Happy Anniversary!! I hope you have a wonderful trip!! 🥰
Thank you Julia!
Super Duper Happy Anniversary!! :)
Vickie, we found your vlogs about 3 months ago, have gone back to the beginning to watch them all and we absolutely LOVE all the insight, candid comments and great tips you share. Thank you for taking the time to making each video
We can’t get enough!!! 😀
Thank you so much Luann! That means a lot to us that you’ve taken the time to watch my earlier videos and catch up to current. Comments like yours keeps me going!
Just found your channel. It came at the perfect time because I've been looking for senior hustlers. I spent 42 years as a reseller. I'd buy at yard sales, estate sales, thrift stores then sell at the flea market. I just recently got back to it. I move slower, takes me longer to list/ship. It's fun & exhausting. More seniors are looking to make extra cash. Social Security doesn't cover much especially with this economy. You kept saying that we resellers ar trading out time for $$$...but isn't that the same thing we've done our whole working life? The only difference is now we are in control!!!! Just 2 weeks ago, I bought a shoebox FULL of silverware. In the box was 37 pieces of Towle sterling silver all in the same pattern. I paid 25CENTS a piece & sold them within an hour for $1150.00!!!!!!!!!! Treasures are still out there. Thank you for your videoes....
Yes we have been trading our time for money our whole lives. Naively, perhaps, I thought we actually got to “retire” at some point. Lol. My parents did. Although, my Mom did crochet towels for extra spending money.
Yes, I guess you could say we’re in control but then again, not so much. We control what we buy and what we list (price etc) but after that it’s completely up to ebay (etc) for our items to be shown and potentially sold.
WOW on your sale! That’s fantastic!!!! Woohoo to you! Happy for you!
I retired at 55 from teaching. I subbed for a few years, opened a " blinky" business where I sold at events and parades. At 63 I moved to Florida and started Ebay at 67. I love love it! I use the extra money for things I want and unexpected expenses. I'm 70 now and love the thrill of thrifting and selling!
Good for you, Maxine! I love that you’re loving reselling and all the fun that comes with thrifting!
Vickie and Mark, all that was missing from this video was a little wine and cheese. It felt like we were just good friends sharing our reselling experiences, our thoughts about our future and especially how it feels to be lucky enough to have reached an age where we are made to realize that we will not live forever. (I’m 79). I was happy to learn some new things about you, friends. Thanks for sharing. Good luck and happiness in the days to come.
Thank you, Pat and what a sweet way to put it! At least you didn’t say that I was “whining,” although I somewhat was when Mark was accusing me of being a thriftaholic! Lol.
I really wish that I could meet all of you in person and put a face and a voice to your names. I’d be sure to give you and everyone else a hug! Thank you Pat!
Ms Vickie and Mr Mark - it’s a southern tradition I also discovered when we moved to Atlanta from the midwest 😉 I my opinion this is your best video ever (and I have watched them all)! The TV interview style with the video recording border was fabulous! You two (aka y’all in the south) answered so many questions with full transparency and from the heart. And discussing your wills, disposition of your possessions, handling all the accounts (online, etc) was spot on. You tackled a hard subject and will most definitely help others to plan things before it’s too late. Vickie, I don’t produce videos, but know this one took you a long time to edit and publish. I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all you and Mark do for all of us.❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏
Yes, that must be it..."southern tradition." Thank you for ALL of your compliments on this video! I had the idea over a month ago. I lined it up and we video'd on Tuesday (we didn't start until after lunchtime). It was quite a task to get it all edited in time to release yesterday morning. Mark didn't know the questions and both of our responses were totally unplanned and completely "unscripted." He surprised me with many of his responses to the questions! Yes, it did require some "late into the evening" editing Tuesday and Wednesday. The good thing is I'm on "vaca" from videos for the next two weeks! You are so welcome Clarissa from the bottom of our hearts!
Thanks for your video. Your transparency and honesty made me feel right at home. So many videos are not as open as you have been and I appreciate that. I too am retired and recently started at 70. We are like you too needing extra money so we don't have to use our savings. The economy has made us reconsider that it is almost necessary to work at something. I've discovered how much time it takes and is concerning but so far I love it. I've always loved thrifting, garage sales, auctions, etc. It's the thrill of the hunt!
Thank you so much for your kind remarks! Reselling does take time. We’re working on better balance and will be sharing about that this summer. Yes, the money helps tremendously. Thank you!
Google Lens! I, a millennial, didn't think of that 😂 Here I've been taking so long to find similar items just by my novice descriptions 😊 Lots of more nuggets of wisdom in here, thank you! I'm so glad that you have the energy and creativity to do these videos. 👋
Happy to help! Thank you!
❤Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. This is the most important video I’ve seen. Truthfully, I regret getting into reselling, because I did it a year ago, sure enjoyed sourcing at the time, but I’m 77 years old and my husband 78. He has Parkinson’s and I have disc issues. I really enjoy various aspects of this business, but I just had hernia surgery and the reality of aging is hitting me hard. Thank you. I’m going to start going to estate sales and auctions and deciding on how I’ll end my business. Thank you, again.
Yes, health issues can make it challenging to work ebay or any part-time job. My heart goes out to you. Thank you, Nita.
Hi Vickie and Mark!! Thank you so much for this insightful video!! I appreciate the look into your lives and your wedding photo is precious!! It made me smile!! So many on TH-cam do not get personal and let us see this side of their lives. You make it real by showing us the ups & downs of this business! I will continue to watch as long as you are creating!! I use your packing techniques daily and enjoy the wide variety of topics you offer in your videos!! Thanks for all you do!!
~Tammy
You’re so welcome, Tammy! Glad you enjoyed the personal side of us. I realize that we haven’t shared a whole lot, especially Mark. Since we were talking about reselling in retirement, I thought it appropriate to share what we did before we got to this point.
And yes, I shared the reality of reselling because, well I guess that’s what I do. I don’t sugarcoat things.
I had a lady comment this week that I was very negative in one of my videos when shopping. I explained that I share and teach other resellers about things to buy or not and not everything is good to buy to resell. And, that I don’t sugarcoat things. I make “reality for resellers” type of videos. Thank you!
I'm so glad I found you guys!! My husband and I are just starting reselling on eBay and loving it but there are so many questions. You have answered so much and I appreciate it! Bill (my husband) is 72 and retiring, again, at the end of the month and I am a full-time caregiver for my 87 yr. old father and 62 yr. old autistic brother. I (59) initially started off selling on eBay as something that was just for me that I could do part-time. Bill wanted to join in on the fun, so here we are. I have to say, it's never boring, you're always learning about new things and keeping busy keeps you young. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos ☺
We’re glad you found us too! I have lots of videos you can watch to catch up. Sounds like you have your hands full. I can only imagine the challenges of balancing your time. Love that Bill is joining you! Thank you Ginny!
I liked that this was basically a long conversation between you and Mark, in which we were included. Everything you touched on was relevant and helpful. Thanks for taking the time to cover such important topics. ❤
Thank you! Yes, lots of things all of us will have to think about at some point.
After a career in international marketing, I left my job to go to culinary school at age 55. I’d traveled to 40 countries over the years and always planned to retire somewhere in Asia or Europe. Then the pandemic hit, and I started reselling from home to pay the bills. Now 4 years later, I have a thriving reselling business that supplements my Social Security and pension. But I also have so much inventory (3500+ listings) I can’t move overseas! I really didn’t think this through…
Yes, moving inventory can be quite challenging. I can’t even imagine how difficult it might be to move your inventory overseas! Because we thought we were truly retiring, we sold nearly all our inventory in Ohio only to find ourselves getting back into eBay and buying inventory again. Thank you for sharing Linda and we hope you find a way to make it work!
You can still visit.
Use your time away. You can do it for one month at a time and end it a day before your store goes live and do another month and another after that giving you the maximum amount of time to visit the Schengen Area.
I do this every summer so I can stay at my retirement cabin.
I made sure to not be gone more than 89 days because after 90 if you have Top Seller status you will lose it. I will be losing that status this summer.
I’m at the point now that I feel life is far to short.
Both my husband and I worked a lifetime to be able to spend time at our cabin.
eBay can take a backseat.
Appreciate your honesty in answering all the questions. I've thoroughly enjoy your channel and all the new things you've taught me and I've been doing eBay for 25 years here and there. I'm retired but recently opened an antique store! So much fun but like you said we are constantly trying to add to our inventory to keep up. Yes, I have vendors, but I also have a booth to keep up. Kudos to you Miss Vicky and Mr. Mark for sharing what it's like to be retired and "tired" and still looking forward to a great life together. Such an inspiration!
Thank you so much Marcia! I would love to see your antique store! Yes, we get tired at times but I also believe that keeping busy is what helps to keep us going!
The most beautiful thing about your reselling journey is that you do it together, the time spent together is precious, I wish I had that with someone special. In today's economy it is very difficult to just be retired, so I do understand needing the extra money, many of us are going thru the same thing, the blessing is you have each other. I am a new subscriber, and have also enjoyed the highs of selling on eBay and the great finds! Wherever your next journey may take you, I wish your many blessings and the best of luck together.
Yes and thank you! It is a blessing to have someone to explore life with. We are away right now celebrating our 20th Anniversary.
I spent 21 years single (divorced) before I met Mark. I know a bit too of the challenges of being alone in world full of couples.
Welcome to our channel and thank you! If you’d like, I have lots of videos you can catch up on,
This was a fantastic video! Definitely one to re-watch. No delusions. Just truths - positive and negative. So many golden nuggets. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much, Cynthia! Appreciate it.
This has been one of my favorite episodes you guys have done, especially since I am close to your ages. Lots of good info that covers much of where I am at this stage in my life as well. Thank you both.
You’re so welcome and thank you so much!
Your videos are always so uplifting, informative and entertaining. I’m retired and supplementing my social security with eBay. The first time I’ve ever worked for myself and eBay is certainly my boss but I really do enjoy working from home and of course sourcing. Love the estate sales the most. Thanks for being so transparent in this video as it is extremely helpful. I don’t know how you do all you do but am so thankful that you share it with us.
Thank you for sharing your story Thelma! It is nice to be able to sell an eBay from the comfort of our home to earn some extra money. And yes, the sales, including estate sales can can be very fun to shop.
Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you!
This is the absolute best video. You are an inspiration to our peer group!!! Thank you.
Thank you so much Raphael! I appreciate that. it’s a topic that I’ve had in the back of my mind for over a month and we just sat down and recorded it on Tuesday. I had the questions lined up, but not the answers. So it truly was our open and honest response to each question. Mark had no idea the questions that he was going to be asked. Let’s hope that TH-cam likes this video too because I put a lot of work into it and I think it could help a lot of people. At least I hope so. Thank you!
Thank you Vickie & Mark for this video. I took early retirement 4 years ago and started reselling on eBay part-time the extra funds helped me pay for my insurance and other expenses. Your videos on pack and ship have helped me and I'm no longer afraid to ship glass!
You are welcome Shelial! Love that my pack and ship videos have helped you feel confident in shipping glass! Thank you!
I love this video. You are so thorough and it is greatly appreciated. As a small scale reseller trying to decide if I want to continue after I retire in a few years, this video gives me more things to think about. My husband has not helped at all and I resell on top of my full time job. My husband is now saying that he wants me to continue and wants me to teach him how to help. I've been having him watch your videos so he can see Mark's part in your reselling retirement. This video will be a must for us to watch together now that I've seen it. I don't love reselling but I do love the extra money it provides. I've worked hard building up a pension and investments over 41 years of full time work with maybe another 4 years to go. Do I really want to keep working by switching one career for another? I think time and the economy will tell the real story. The will and additional information you are providing will be invaluable to your families. We've done something similar and continue to update it when necessary. Thanks again for being so transparent.
Oh my gosh, there is so much to think about when it comes to reselling. We’ve had really great years and not so great years, but we keep at it. It most certainly does provide extra income and that along with the big sales that we have on occasion keeps us hooked. Happy to hear that your husband is interested and that you will be watching the video together. Thank you so much Laura!
10 thumbs up to the person who organized the shelves behind you! 1st time I see organized shelves with eBay items for sale. Most seller have a messy room, me included. 🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
That would be me. Mark installed them. I organized them. Thank you Karina!
Thank you for sharing and being so point on and genuine about every single aspect of life! Not just reselling, but wow. Wow. Wow. You put light at the end of tunnel for a lot of people! And that matters so much. You both won Grammy Awards from me because you stayed focused, not wasting time with small talk! 5 star ⭐️ stars 🌟 stars 🌟 stars 🌟 stars 🌟 And then some! I’m a true Sub…can’t wait to bing watch your videos. Keep each other happy, that’s key to marriage!❤❤❤
Thank you very much Becky! You have been quite generous with your compliments. We appreciate it!
Speaking of tunnels, we drove through many today and I was always happy to see the light the end!
Our keys to love and happiness is respect, communication, commitment and never hold a grudge to name just a few. We’re having a great time on our anniversary. Thank you!
I’m so glad you both are putting life first! We get tired down with bills and business, and forget to lives! Thanks for your kind response ❤Becky. Love to meet you if you vacation one day in Orlando Florida. I live 30minutes from Disney!
Thank you both for sharing your reasons for reselling. I also resell and some months the profits are slim. I retired 2 years ago and am a widow. Over the last three years competition has really increased. I will continue to be a reseller and like you will be willing to learn about new avenues to make a little extra each month. I truly enjoy your videos and your honesty about the reselling field.
I’m so sorry about your loss Pam I can’t even imagine. Reselling is a lot of work and I did it many years by myself before Mark became more involved. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!
First of all, thank you so much for the personal insight into how your run your business and your approach. This is greatly appreciated. Your wedding photo is darling, what a beautiful couple and you still are! I am 64 and not retired, I run another small business and have a rental property which helps. Like you, I love the sourcing and the money, the rest is what is needed to be able to continue to source and have money. I have been through much of the things you have in reselling - buying regrets, inventory that doesn't sell, lag in listing and death piles. I long ago decided not to beat myself up for what I don't get done. I am small but ramping up and still make time for adventures when I can. I love Mark's dry humor and laugh out loud to see you both banter back and forth. I really appreciate your view that is based in reality and that you have a plan. Just a big thank you from me on sharing all that you have shared!
You’re so welcome and thank you for all your kind remarks about us and this video. It sounds like you are managing a lot yourself. Still working with other ventures to manage as well.
I wrote the questions but Mark didn’t know what they were going to be. Neither one of us had answers formulated for the questions and so it was all off the cuff. He always surprises me too with his dry sense of humor. He really got me with the “title” of Mr. and Mrs. or King or Queen. Lol.
He’s downstairs right now walking on the treadmill and watching the video by himself. Mainly, because if he were to watch it with me tonight, as we sit on the sofa, he would promptly fall asleep! And then I’d have to keep nudging him to wake up. I’m laughing as I write this! Thank you so much!
Thanks. This was a great video I’m recently retired and started eBay in September. I’m loving it, mostly, and still trying to figure things out. This information is very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing in a frank and honest way about your journey.
You are so welcome Terri! Happy to hear that you found this video helpful. Welcome to reselling and happy sales to you!
❤ So much I would love to say, but I’ll keep it short and sweet. My husband & I relate more than you’ll know. We adore watching youse as it validates & we see so much of us in both of you. Thanks for your videos, sharing and informing. Love Light & continued blessings to you both! ❤
We appreciate that you appreciate our videos! Thank you so much, Yvette! We enjoy hearing that you and your husband watch our videos together!
Interesting that your video popped up for me. I'm nearly retired after a 40 yr engineering career and 22 yrs in the military. My "nearly retired" job is teaching engineering as an adjunct in an online program. I have been investigating what to do next and being a reseller is an area I am investigating, along with jewelry making. This video is perfect for me...thank you.
Welcome to our channel and thank you for your service! Happy to hear this video is helpful to you as you investigate reselling!
I forgot to wish you a Happy Anniversary. You’re a lovely couple. I hope your trip was fun and relaxing.
Ah, thank you Susanne! It's hard to believe it's been over a month ago already! We had such a great time in NC. It was the best vacation we've ever had. Thank you!
Loved this video. Appreciate your open honest approach to so many issues we each will face. Much respect for you both. Such a great team you two make! Thank you.
Thank you so much and you are so welcome! We have always been a "team" in our marriage and we both waited a very long time to find each other.
One of the best and honest topics on things that nobody wants to talk about. 😊
Thank you so much Lorene! Appreciate it.
I love watching your thrifting and estate sales, yardsales etc you guys are good together and make an enjoyable video…. ❤
Thank you, Jeff! Appreciate it.
Absolutely the best TH-cam video I’ve ever watched! Thank you both for your honesty. I’ve only been reselling last few months and have so learned so much from watching you two youngsters! You both shall live forever!
Wow! Thank you so much! Youngsters? I don’t know about that but we’ll take it! Thank you!
There is no age on anyone passing great video to teach others like me to take care of all the treasures after the fact and to write all your wishes death is so stressful on the family members again thanks very nice couple
Thank you Susan! And yes, there is so much to think about.
Hello Vickie and Mark! Thank you so much for this video and sharing your story!!! You shared information that has been so helpful for me! I'm both retired and tired (LOL), and I've been selling on ebay for the past 3 years to help at least pay for my car insurance. Here's to 20+ more years in reselling🥰🥰🥰
You are so welcome Vicki and happy to hear you found this video helpful! Yes, ebay is great for helping with unexpected and "regular" expenses. Cheers!
You got a new subscriber! I’m turning 59 in a week. I’ve been hobby selling on eBay since 2006 and do plan to start ramping up soon to prepare as I plan to partially retire at 62. I so appreciate your honesty in this video. Some people don’t understand how much time and work it takes to be successful.
Thank you and welcome to our channel! It is time and work but can be rewarding.
I don't know what your desired adventures are, but I just wanted to respectively advise you to not keep putting them off. My sister had to go alone to Yellowstone because her husband died at 60, it had been their dream. My brother lost his wife at 56, he had to travel out west alone. My husband and I want to travel, and cannot afford hotels, or eating out, so we bought a minivan and turned it into a camper. Now gas is our only expense. When I wanted to go to Yellowstone before I met my husband, there was no way I could afford to stay there, so I went to work there. Stayed for almost free and got paid. All this to say...to live your dreams sometimes you must think outside the box that you put them into, and if you wait until you have the money, the chance may be lost forever. Good luck, and thank you for the lovely video.
Geez, I know several people who lost their homes and businesses during the real estate crash of 2008 thru 2010. So glad you bounced back...
Oh yes, it was a really tough time. I took us about seven years to recover to where our house was worth just a little more than what we had paid for it.
Thank you so much for making this video. I love hearing your stories and real tips on reselling! You and Mark are so sweet together ❤️
You are so welcome Helen! Yes, real tips, i.e. "the reality of reselling." Thank you!
Great video! I'm not retired but am very creative and have a tech and media production company. I"m a former educator now an entrepreneur and also have an Etsy shop where I sell candles and wax melts etc that look like real food. My sister is an interior designer. I bet she would enjoy your channel. You all are go-getters! A great model for others. I have recently fired up my ebay sales again. Hard to get past the fees but I'm selling regularly already. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you! We do go and we do get! I wish you well as you work ebay once again. As to the fees....much cheaper than brick and mortar. That's how I look at it. Thanks for your kind words!
What a wonderful video!!! Thank you for sharing your tips, experiences, information and thoughts. I really appreciate your time. Long life for all of us. Blessings to you both 💕💕
Thank you, Lilliana, we appreciate it!
I believe we all have picked up things to sell that we never should have. My mom & I did it way too much but have learned so much over the past few years and do much better but still get too excited and pick some up that we shouldn't. 😆 Reselling is so much fun. The thrill of the find is such an adrenaline boost. ❤ Happy Anniversary to y'all. May God bless you with many more happy and healthy years ahead! ❤❤
Yes, thrift happens. Bad thrift sometimes. lol. It is so much fun! Mark is keeping us so busy on our Anniversary vaca, that I haven’t been thrifting for days. Maybe tomorrow.🙂
Thank you so much!
You two are so cute together! It’s great that you’re both into reselling! Me and my husband are both retired, but my husband has no interest in reselling. lol. I started selling on eBay in 1997 while I was still working a full time job. It was fun and novel at the time. After about 10 years, I burned out on it. But I’ve been retired 10 years now and doing my art and making polymer clay jewelry. It is a hobby and I don’t sell any of it but give it to family and friends.My husband is an active bicyclist and loves to garden. But, I have decided to start up my eBay , which I still have the same account. I buy sometimes and rarely sell something. I’ve been thinking about it and after watching a few videos of people like yourselves I think I will get into it again. I love looking for the treasures. Thank you for your knowledge, it’s changed a lot since I sold before and your info will help me out. Good Luck with your sales!
Mark has been in and out of reselling. I'm so happy he's been "in" again for several years. Yes, ebay has changed but there are a lot of new selling features that can be helpful. I think it's most important to know your "sold comps" and sell through rate "active vs. sold" when looking for things to resell. Not that I don't still pick up things because they "are cute." LOL. Welcome back to reselling. I have over 200 videos that you might find helpful. Thank you!
Such a great topic esp at the end! My parents are in their 80’s and my dad has finally agreed to sell the acreage. Buildings full of old cars,tools etc….he can’t get out there to work and has been stubborn. We are now getting ready to sell it all. Something none of us kids want to deal with when they are gone. But such a great video touching on so many things!! Really enjoyed. Thanks and Be Blessed!
Thank you, Chris! Good to hear that your dad has agreed to liquidate his collection and not leave it all to you and your siblings to manage. It can cause a lot of stress for those who are taking care of all the things that come with handling a parent’s estate.
Happy you enjoyed it and thank you!
I love this video. I laughed, I cried and it was just a beautiful and moving presentation. It was very real and succinct. Thanks so much for your candor. I also love all the glass ware in the background.I wish I could have but I live in earth quake prone area.
Thank you so much! We were just being ourselves.
No, glassware and earthquakes doesn’t sound like a good match. Where do you live?
Hi, I'm in the U.K, first time watching your TH-cam channel.
I really enjoyed your video.
Thanks 😊
Hi Sandra, and welcome to our channel! Glad you enjoyed and thank you!
I agree about what you said about eBay - it seems like they feed us just enough to keep our hopes up but we have to continue to spend money to have items to list. Which if you are trying to make extra money defeats the purpose. I've been selling on eBay since the late 80's and this is the worst I've seen it as a seller. Scams, ebay does not support their sellers or stand by them when things go wrong. Fees increase but the customer service is worse. I was hoping to use this a retirement income but am exploring other things. This was a great video, TU
Sounds like we agree on many things when it comes to how Ebay does things! Although, we have not had any scams occur. Reason for a return false? Yes, once. Selling on eBay to supplement our retirement is a great option. At least we don’t have to be on someone else’s schedule. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you well!
OMG 😆 thank you guys soooooooo much! you touched on excellent points… which is good to know that it doesn’t just happen to me! Love you guys 🥰🥰
Happy to hear that you found this video very helpful! No, you are not alone in the challenges I think all resellers face from time to time. Thank you, Sonia!
Very thorough and informative video on the ups and downs of reselling. Love to see Mark teasing you and seeing how you react.
Thank you! OMGosh, he sure caught me off guard with some of his teasing. Our replies to the questions were completely unscripted! He didn't even know the questions until we went through them while videoing.
Probably the most honest video I've seen about eBay, other TH-camrs just want to hype the good aspects.
Thank you, kindly. We appreciate it!
@@AvanteAvenue If you want off the eBay hamster wheel, I suggest you add selling new stuff on Amazon & Walmart, they will handle the fulfillment for you, so you can vacation without shutting down. Your eBay skills are transferrable to other platforms. Best wishes!
My husband and I just found this video and your channel. We enjoyed your video. We have ALOT of similarities to you guys, from being "more mature" resellers lol, to you enjoying it more than Mark, all the different things you've done--various jobs, painting, crafting, etc etc. Also the fact we are from and reside in Ohio, but we want to relocate at some point to the general area where you live. Thanks guys!--Lynn and Todd
Welcome to our channel! It does sound like we have things in common! We love it here in NE TN. We looked all over TN before settling in the NE and we are glad we did. Lots of amenities, beautiful views and more affordable housing than Nashville area. No state income tax. Lower property taxes compared to "up north." So many positives. Thanks, Lynn and Todd!
I so appreciate you both 😊
Thank you Linda!
I no longer sell on eBay due to the odd and ever-changing regulations but I do sell online. Your advice is so legit! And I totally sympathize with the depression that comes when sales are down. The retail market is so fickle--why else would major stores have end-of-season sales with so much stock? No one really know who will buy what when. I really appreciate your honest sharing. And I hope you can retire for REAL sooner than you expect.
So true about “inventory” and the challenges of deciding what to buy to resell. ebay sold comps vary greatly. I discovered last week that sold prices on many items we have listed have dropped to only $14.95. Yikes!
Thank you Tracy and know that we are working on finding a better balance to reselling vs. retirement.
@@AvanteAvenue I have days when I want to quit this, too. We're considering selling off some old merch and investing in precious metals. Not a fast turnover but some security in it. Good luck!
Thank you for such an informative and helpful video. I've been reselling on and off before retirement 4 years. Recently being retired, I've up'd my game and I love doing this business. Yes, a lot of work but like you, I love doing it. Living on south FL I'm fortunate to have really good thrift stores where I have found many awesome items. I'm so happy to have found your channel and look forward to going back to watch and moving forward to see your videos as well. God Bless you both.
Wow! Thank you so much for catching up on all of my videos and welcome to our channel!
Fantastic video! Y’all have covered soooo much on common questions and covered things I didn’t even know about 😊 I will be recommending this video to my friends who just starting and learning. I appreciate you both and a new follower! Thank you!
We tried. Thank you Michelle and welcome to our channel. I have lots of videos you can catch up on and thank you!
So many parallels in our businesses. Glad your channel came up in my feed. Retired teacher reselling 8 years.
Good for you! Reselling for eight years in your retirement! I’m beginning to realize there are a lot of teachers who are reselling. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your honesty and transparency. I am also retired. This video was so helpful to me! 😊
Thank you Julie!
I resell but I really need to focus more on my reselling and profit piles. I have slowed down on purchases and what I buy but in my profit pile I’m finding things I shouldn’t have bought. I like Marks idea of is it worth it to even list it and if it’s not donate it back to the stores. Very informational video thanks I enjoyed learning more about you and from you.
Happy to hear that Mark’s tips are helpful to you. It is so true that some things we buy to resell turn out to be not worth our time to photograph. I think it happens to the best of us. Glad you enjoyed and thank you, Shawntel!
I REALLY appreciate this video. I'm still working but hope to retire in 9 years. Reselling is my retirement plan as I know I'll need extra financial assistance. Great insight. Thank you!
Thank you! Reselling definitely helps in retirement. If you haven't dabbled in it yet, it helps to get the basics down before you retire. Although, ebay does change things frequently.
Hi! I just discovered your channel. Very informative video. Very nice that you shared your preparation of your will and wishes. Most people never take the time to plan for their death. It’s just a reality. On that note & not to be morbid, but I feel it is so helpful for those who are left if the decedent writes their own obituary. It takes the stress off of the family in a time of sorrow and crisis to put something together in a time crunch…
Yes, it is something that most people do not want to think about, let alone address. But it’s a reality. Seems though that many people have responded positively to this video and even the topic of making plans. Thank you, Lala and welcome to our channel! I have lots of videos that you can catch up on if you’d like.
Thank you! Thanks again for your long video! I stayed to the end! Lol!😂
Came across your channel and I subscribed! This video was really informative and down to earth communication. I too am a retiree hsd to at 62 due to the recession lack of jobs during i believe 2015 due beibg older. I stay still the very end as well. Looking forward to binge through your other videos in anticipation of starting being a reseller but a little hesitant due to the shipping process as cost, labels, boxes etc... Ebay's fees and constants changes to their platform. I am contemplating in starting off with Mercari first. Not quite sure yet. Anyways, Happy Anniversary! Blessings
Thank you Zelma and welcome to our channel! I covered a lot in this video and have many other videos too.
Came across your vlog, so glad i did!. Im 69 years old and just starting on Ebay. Still have lots to learn and lots of questions. I watch a handfull of resellers, and yoh are now added to my list. Thanks for the great info.
Welcome to reselling Terry! Yes, there is a lot to learn, but you have far more resources than I did 20 years ago. And, welcome to our channel! I hope your check out the many videos that I have on TH-cam.
@@AvanteAvenue oh I'll definitely be watching more.
Mark is so funny 😂 and your Q&A is so helpful to new sellers like me who just does eBay for fun. 🥰
Love that you found it helpful! I know we have a mix of seasoned and new resellers and we tried to answer a variety of questions that might help everyone. Thanks Helen!
"Private Listing" info good to know! Thank you 😊
Yep! A great little tool that not too many resellers utilize. Thank you!
Oh my goodness!!! This is so so helpful for me!
I’ve been stressing so much!
You have a wealth of information.
Thank you both so much!!!!
Wonderful! Happy it’s helpful. Thank you Kathy!
@@AvanteAvenue , I have been having such a struggle getting organized and trying to make time!
I think I have found a perfect home and place for me and my inventory!
I will be alone again and will have to make a little extra money!
Organization is key. You can do this! I did it without Mark’s help for over a decade.
Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos! We, the viewers, benefit tremendously. We cannot be thankful enough. One suggestion is trying out selling at a flea market as an alternative to eBay for your low-value items. It could be a great way to clear out inventory that takes too much time to list online…no sales and listing fees, no shipping, only a modest space fee. I tried it and was pleasantly surprised.
Thank you for your suggestion, Sue. Actually, when we were at the flea market last weekend, I considered it until I realized all of the dust that I would have to contend with as an outdoor vendor. I can’t imagine having to clean everything in between the weekend sales. We have done flea markets before in Ohio, but they were covered and with paved parking lots. Our flea market is a dust bowl.
Thank you again!
New subscriber here! I love following resellers that are down to earth and that I can relate to. I am glad to have found ya'll! Thank you for all of the great information in this video! 😊
Welcome to our channel Julie and thank you!
Thank you for the great information
You're so welcome! Thank you!
Great job really enjoyed it. I enjoy all your videos and recommend them all the time. Thanks so much for all you share with us.
Thank you Fran and thank you for recommending our videos! We appreciate it!
I say, take time away every couple of months, if not every month, do the things that you both want before one of you leaves this earth. I noticed that when I took time away from my store my sales increased. I think eBay took care of that. Thanks for the video.
I sure hope it works for us when we take time away soon. Thank you, Rosa!
It does because interested buyers will watch your items waiting for you to come back from your time away.
Hi Vickie and Mark.
Wow! This was an amazing video. One of the most honest and best I’ve ever seen on TH-cam.
Your wedding photo, so lovely.
I bet many of your viewers saw themselves in many of the questions you answered. I know I did!
The 1K car repair, we just had one as well. The work/life balance. Being chooser on purchases. Getting in a car accident because you are always together. What to do with all your stuff when you pass.
A+
Thank you so much! It was completely unscripted, off the cuff answers, and Mark didn’t even know the questions until we started recording the video.
Yes, there’s always expenses that we can’t foresee. Just this week, I had to spend $200 on a co-pay for a test. There’s always something.
Give us some TH-cam videos of vignettes you can put together with thrifted finds. Use some furniture in a room setting-like staging a room with thrifted furniture.
This is a reselling channel, not a decorating channel but you might like this video. It’s our last week of Boot Camp and I gave a tour of our home and share about the many things that we’ve thrifted or purchased second hand.
wk14 ebay Reseller BOOT CAMP in Retirement + New Seller + Our HOME Tour
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only heard the intro so far and am hooked!!! Grear great subject.
Sounds good! Thank you, Joyce!
How wonderful to hear what lead you to reselling. I am 75 and I resell also
Thank you, Vickie! I’m finding out there are a whole lot more of us out here reselling in retirement, that I even thought!
Wow, a lot of very good information. You hit it right on the head. Mark needs to smile more😊 . Great wedding photo. I didn't think about all the bills, insurance, etc. I'm going to have to get something together. Thanks
Thank you Lisa! As to Mark "smiling" more, he was very focused on what I was saying so he could formulate his response (if any). All of our answers to the questions were unscripted, off the cuff. Glad you found the video helpful!
Wow you guys! Thank you so much for sharing your hearts. So much info, but so much appreciated 😍
Thank you Janet!
Really great video. I did not know there was a privacy setting in the pricing section of a listing. I was questioning why that was showing in reviews. Thanks!
Thank you Renee! Glad it was helpful!
I absolutely loved this video. A big thank you to the both of you from the depths of my being. I was speaking to my son with regards to your channel a few days back. I informed him how disappointed I was that you don't have at least 100,000 subscribers. With the deep dives on many of the types of items you sell, the how to, humor, nature, realness of it all. Omgosh I teared up on the 15/20 years you stated you may have left😟. I know you stated you have pretty much everything written and planned. How about the youtube channels? Will they live on? This channel is phenominal and just perhaps like many good things it will be appreciated more after you no longer make new ones. Is it part of your Will, what would you like to do with it or just shut it down? Well, these are many of the things we all must think about with all aspects of life and death. Again, I appreciate the research, time and diligence in doing these videos. Take good care. ❤🙏
Thank you so much Ruby and you are so welcome! I'd be happy to reach 10,000.....especially since I've been working our channel for five years! Thus, why I often feel defeated at times. It is hard to face the reality that we are in the "countdown" years. Thus, why we are trying hard to find a better balance between reselling and adventures.
As to the channel, your question resulted in looking it up last night. I guess I can assign a "manager" for the account and keep it up; however, the ad revenue (and no doubt exposure of the videos) would dissolve within six months or less. Just like on ebay, inactivity results in less or no exposure (unless people are actively seeking out my videos). I know I've followed channels and then they just stop uploading and I always wonder if they're okay or if they just stopped uploading.
Thank you again for your kind remarks and support of our channel!
Very well done. I appreciate every piece of information you have shared.
Thank you Ann!
A very informative video. It is very important to enjoy life too, hopefully you will be able to have some summer adventures and can share them with us.
Thank you, Maggie and yes, our anniversary will involve some hiking and some fun in the beautiful outdoors! And, hopefully other adventures this summer.
Hi Vickie and Mark. Your video popped up and I loved it! I'm 69, retired and moved to Tennessee 8 years ago and am also reselling for extra money. I agree with you about church rummage sales being the best way to source and I was wondering how do you find out about upcoming sales? I've searched and they don't appear like yard sales. Anyways, LOVED your video and so glad I found your channel. ❤
Thank you, Donna! We moved to Tennessee seven years ago from Ohio. Are you in West, Middle or East Tennessee?
As to sales, we still subscribe to the local newspaper. We can check for sales in the paper and/or on the Internet and print out the garage sale section. That’s where all of our local churches advertise too.
I’m glad you found us too and thank you!
Hi both! Great video. I just officially retired April 1 and am busy traveling snd taking care of family business but come August I will be working on eBay reselling full time (from my part time status). However, my retirement plan includes doing this for 10 years. I enjoy it but as you said it is a lot of work. The money is for things like home and car repairs and extras like travel so we leave our savings alone.
All this of course as you said depends on health.
You are smart to have everything mapped out. That is on my to do list for my husband and I.
Thank you Brenda! Yes, the money helps out so much. Congratulations on your retirement!
I just shared this video with my sister as she and her husband resell as well, have a huge death pile and are older. I especially think the details you shared at 1:19 onward in the video were very relevant for them. You don’t want to leave this for your family to deal with as you said. Better to have a plan mapped out to deal with unsold inventory etc. Again I want to say this is such a great video and something ALL resellers should watch and think about implementing.
@brendarushka9966 Thank you Brenda!
I have a no return policy but will only make exceptions if something is seriously damaged or will not work. Honesty in the description is the key to avoiding customer service issues. Then make sure customers know what your policy is from the beginning. We have it in our account as well as in all descriptions.
I completely agree. Thank you!
part time reseller who is also a biology teacher in NEO! Thanks for sharing.
It’s a small world! Thank you, Kathleen!
I live in North East Ohio. Cuyahoga Falls. Nice to see you were able to retire at 50!
We honeymooned in CF 20 years ago! Yes, Mark retired at 50 but in all fairness, he’s still working on something. Just like, I left my steady job at age 40, but I’m still working on something. Thanks Amber!
first time listening to you guys, love it. I am now subscribed
Thank you, Carole and welcome to our channel! I have lots and lots of videos that you can catch up on, if you want.
Happy Anniversary
Thank you!
Yes returns have increased in clothing and hard goods. I just changed to no returns for everything.
I’ve been hearing that. We always have no returns (unless necessary). Thanks Gypsy!
Luv your videos!! 77 and newbie diving in. Thx!
Welcome to reselling and thank you!
I watched the whole Video guys I only resell part time no utube doing pretty good lately on Ebay and Mercari. Your right Ebay wants more and more Listings 😉
Thank you and good for your good sales on ebay and Mercari!
Great video as always! Happy anniversary! Do you have a video to the inventory QR code you use? I’m interested in learning more about that system. TY for sharing your time and knowledge!
Thank you Marie! The system I have is a bit antiquated (could be better). I have a new QR code system I need to implement and make a video on it. I’ll try to get to that.
It’s hard. I admit. I jumped in on January 1, 2022 and decided I’d assess on January 1 of 2023. I’m addicted. I can stop and probably SAVE money, but my piles are too great. It’s a quandary. If I was more regimented I would do 3 times better, but I’m an old, retired slacker. Sometimes I say I’ll just get a real job, but I like flexibility. I’m 69 and a half. Lol
Oh yes, it is addictive. But you gotta like it too. And, thrifting is the most fun of everything! The thrill of the hunt. And, of course, the flexibility that we would never have if we worked for someone else in our retirement.
I work reselling in some way, every day, but I don’t always get new listings up every day. I’ve been doing a fair amount of end and sell similar lately.
Take a good look at your money or profit piles. You might have better stuff there than what you’re finding these days when you’re out thrifting. Perhaps that can be motivation to get more of it listed.
Thank you for all this information!
You are so welcome, Samantha! Thank you!
So glad I found this! New subscriber. Trying to retire end of year and see lots of negative things about EBAY and how they side with buyers a lot of times. I also see a lot about people making returns for no good reason. I just don’t want the hassle. Is there another platform that you would recommend? I am retiring because it is just time….lol. I don’t want unnecessary frustration dealing with a platform that is not going to be supportive and cause stress. I want it to be fun, profitable and fulfilling. Thanks
Every platform has issues. Just more people sell on ebay (more buyers) so you’ll hear more complaints.
We don’t have “returns or free returns” on our listings. It is an option, although a return can be forced on occasion. So no hassle there.
ebay remains the best platform (more buyers). Watch my Mercari video. Its new changes are bad for buyers which ultimately hurts sellers. Poshmark is “mostly” clothing but we sell occasional hard goods.
Basically, there is no perfect platform. Be the best seller you can be (photos, condition and description) and you’ll prevent or reduce any unnecessary frustration.
Hope that helps Teresa!
All I can say is I FOUND YOU!! No, you don't know me, but we have similar backgrounds (loan officer, banker, escrow, etc.) and I have always dreamed of independence where I make a living. Maybe it was all the commission jobs? It didn't matter how many hours, the commissions came in right? Anyway, I picked up my eBay store again almost 2 years ago. We too have been looking at retirement supplementing and each of us has a different talent & perspective to bring to the table.
I loved this video, will watch the others and am SO glad we connected.... even if I'm in Washington State :)
Glad you found us too! doesn’t matter where you live. We are all connected here!
Yes, I’ve always loved commission. Who doesn’t want the opportunity to earn more? I was a mortgage processor and then skipped the loan officer level to become a licensed mortgage broker for a real estate company who started their own mortgage company. It was in that role that I also served as a loan officer. I didn’t have to only work on straight commission, but I enjoyed the commission that came with the broker position. Fast forward to leaving my last “secure” job at age 40 and yes, I completely identify with living on straight commission. It’s not always easy but I love the freedom that comes with it.
Reselling has its ups and downs, but it’s a lot of fun, a lot of work too, but fun to find really neat things to resell for a profit. Sounds like you have some fun plans ahead of you! Thank you!
very good info. may God bless you both.
Thank you so much!
Great information, thank you.
Thank you Hope!
How can I go back to my sold listings and remove the sold amount offers that I have sold items for? Enjoying your videos!!! Happy Anniversary!
Sorry, we can’t change sold listings. Thank you Lynne!
I'm only 10 minutes i & subscribed 😊 I'm in Michigan 😊
Thank you Lynn and welcome to our channel!
Love your videos. I can so relate to this one
Thank you! We appreciate it!
I do best reselling electronics and technology because that's my main niche and expertise.
Good for you! That's my weak area!
great video. I have been in a constant state of what ifs for over a year. we have way too much stuff and try as i might i cannot seem to keep up with listing things. i have my surface pattern design work and photography design work to do, i have plans for a little etsy product to make.
But we only have one son, we are in our very late 60's, I do not want to leave this warehouse of a home to him to deal with on his own. I donate often but am thinking that is going to be stepped up and less kept hoping to sell it some day. i do not want to have a yard sale, i do not want to sell on fb marketplace unless it is something out of the ordinary that would be good for that. I just want to clean house and enjoy what ever time I have left in this life. its a burden, its expensive emotionally to have all this around without a strong desire to stay on top of reselling. there are a few things that i will put on ebay or etsy and then i think the rest will have to just go. all my best to you and Mark, good on you for planning ahead. enjoy your life whatever you decide to do.
I hear you Beverly.....we have a lot of "stuff" too between personal and reselling. Having a company lined up has helped a lot to reduce the stress of what if....
Do know that Willow Creek Estate Sales in Bristol has a location (not their antique mall) where they can take your items and sell them for you. Give them a call and see what they can do for you to liquidate your stuff. Hope that helps and thank you!
It seems like you are banking a SS Check every month so thàt is good. I worked as a teacher in Ohio and was in that retirement system for 4 years. I have many friends who were teachers who never qualified for SS. Mark, you seem to be one of those teachers. I see why you resell.
Most every month I get to bank “most or all.” Yes, teachers in Ohio, especially when he started, really do not make a lot. If he had stayed five more years, he could’ve earned a lot more, but just couldn’t deal with it anymore. That’s OK, 30 yours was enough for him. Yes, we crunch numbers all the time and can’t see any way, not resell. I do not have a retirement or pension plan. Just Social Security. Thank you Kim!