Some Junk I Sold in December for 53K on EBAY

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  • @PantsPartyVIP1
    @PantsPartyVIP1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am a part time reseller working out of my spare room closet. Very proud of myself because I profited $1700 in my first year of reselling on eBay! Thanks for all the great knowledge!

    • @JodBronson
      @JodBronson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Jonathan Koehler - Keep going :))))) - In 2017, I make 120K+ in Sales, working 2-4 Hours per day. That is $120,000.00+ in a year! LMFAO

    • @PantsPartyVIP1
      @PantsPartyVIP1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jordan Bronson congrats? They only space I have to store things for resale is my spare room closet.

    • @JodBronson
      @JodBronson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jonathan Koehler - LOL, I sell them in my Room, LOL.... I was just saying it can be done! Keep going..... :D

    • @JodBronson
      @JodBronson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jonathan Koehler - By the way, I don't talk like most People... check out my latest V-Log here: th-cam.com/video/T6Ht7xfeQNc/w-d-xo.html

  • @TheDessertFaux
    @TheDessertFaux 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I resell one item for $100 profit, and I feel like a reselling god. Meanwhile, Pete does 30 flips like this a month at 3x the profit... haha.

    • @rudistorm3348
      @rudistorm3348 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know. He rocks.

    • @iamamuslim55
      @iamamuslim55 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf reselling god ? Nadubillah

    • @kapliger
      @kapliger 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iamamuslim55 that's what I thought.

    • @iamamuslim55
      @iamamuslim55 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      kapliger what u did think loser ?

  • @NextLvLGamer
    @NextLvLGamer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sell partime right now and took my store from 150 items to 600 consistently. Had a great year, love the channel.

  • @BelovedMC
    @BelovedMC 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Pete. just started my ebay biz a few months ago and am trying hard to learn and also see what I am capable of in my area. Your videos have been encouraging and enlightening. I don't have much to gamble with right now, but those are great items to look for. I am a stay at home mom and want to keep it that way. One of my children has Down Syndrome, so I want to succeed so I can be with her and fund her future. She probably would do well to sell along with me when she is older. Honestly I wish I had started doing this back in 2005 when I left the military. I'm so super excited about this business. Thank you for being a teacher.

  • @javierjaime9386
    @javierjaime9386 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the more realistic reseller out there.Many people don't tell the whole story or give you false expectations.You are real and direct! Thanks for that

  • @TheRadicalReseller
    @TheRadicalReseller 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nice sales. It is funny to me how much your sales videos blow every other "Big TH-camr" out of the water. There are a lot of big personalities on TH-cam that do a really good job of making it seem like they are such expert resellers. Then you look at their accounts and they are selling all used women's clothes. Nothing wrong with selling that but it is such a big difference to see what a truly knowledgeable and diverse reseller can do when they don't just get stuck selling the same used clothes.

    • @joecamerer2865
      @joecamerer2865 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, his knowledge of such a variety of items is really amazing, from tools to knifes to electronics to everything under the sun. Really outstanding understanding of what stuff is worth. I like that he's willing to invest some serious money and hold things for a long period to get his top price out of it. Most people are not willing to do that.

  • @crystalgomez2884
    @crystalgomez2884 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're my favorite TH-cam Reseller. I seriously watch you while I work just to get motivated and inspired. Your advice is terrific and straight to the point. I'm so happy you're getting more followers and hope you never stop making videos because I love them! Happy New Years!

  • @silverhairstacker8664
    @silverhairstacker8664 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    2017 eclipsed my eBay selling goals by about 250% I am a part-time retired school teacher re-seller who only needs to net about $1000.00 per month. Gross sales for my year about $60,000.00 Net between $35,000 to $40,000. Thank you to all you youtube content creators who show us how to sell!

  • @rebeccajohnston5411
    @rebeccajohnston5411 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Peter for the Wallace Rose Point mention. My 87 year old mother in law passed last year and there is a set of 12 place settings never. Used. I had never thought of selling them separately..

  • @bobrakow6866
    @bobrakow6866 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing year....anyone watching this and setting more modest goals cannot help but be motivated. I know I am. Happy New Year, Pete.

  • @lomparti
    @lomparti 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I get such a huge rush when I hear the KACHING! sound on my phone.

    • @pearlmax
      @pearlmax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sad isn't it?

  • @debbiearmioiathomas5107
    @debbiearmioiathomas5107 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought for my self from offer up a CANON t3i rebel / 1 kit lens 2 studio lights a 4ft reflector and bag etc etc. 18 MP AND A 32 GB MEMORY CARD IN IT READY TO USE WITH 3 BATTERIES. mY PICTURES HAVE IMPROVED SINCE THIS FIND.

    • @bigusdicus3677
      @bigusdicus3677 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could try and find a keyboard with a broken Caps lock button as this may also improve your typing :)

  • @stevef4451
    @stevef4451 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Pete!
    2017 was a record year also.. started selling on Amazon last year - did $30k on in December.

  • @keithmain1151
    @keithmain1151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also have four high end solid oak Klipsch floor standing front speakers. Two of them are tremendous with great tweeters but it also has front/back super reenforced 12" woofers. I've never seen speakers that include rear woofers.

  • @jasontheron7655
    @jasontheron7655 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete, you are by far the best. So real, informative and com"Pete"ly honest! All the best to you, friend. Thanks a ton.

  • @scottsgunchannel17
    @scottsgunchannel17 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Explosion Proof Telephones are used almost exclusively in mines, but sometimes they where used in navy ships. Depending on how the phone is hung can tell you a lot. Naval ships usually have very secure hooks for the phone to hang on.

  • @kgriffin966
    @kgriffin966 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Years! Thanks for the video and inspiration! Just started and actually came close to our goal. Missed it by a few dollars! With the help of your video's our life dramatically changed for the better! This was our first year as an EBAY seller and we are very proud of what we accomplished~ We hope to see some more Milo, Ruby, Adrian, Vicky & of course you. We look forward to seeing more of your videos and thanks again for your hard work and creativity!

  • @olisa633
    @olisa633 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Although I've sold bits and odds on Ebay and Amazon before, mostly books and electronic stuff, your videos have motivated me to return to full-time selling. I should be up and running first of August. I thank you for that. Great motivation!

  • @moronicpest
    @moronicpest 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sell mostly vintage toys and other collectibles, and sales were up 30% over last year, which made it my best year for ebay sales since I started selling on ebay in 1999. Promoted listings and 3 sales during the year of about 1 week duration helped. I try to build my store up to around 1000 items for at least some portion of the year. Happy New Year Pete, and keep up the good work with the videos when you can.

  • @grandmaris
    @grandmaris 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year Pete. Thanks for all the great videos this past year. You're my favorite resaler on TH-cam.

  • @Gaz2023
    @Gaz2023 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New year Pete and to all the other guys who work with you.
    You deserve all your success and you are a inspiration to us all

  • @sapphire7454
    @sapphire7454 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow more of what to watch for this spring when garage sales start up again! Thanks so much for great video!

  • @310socal
    @310socal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I would of keep that sealing machine 7:00 not only can you shrink wrap your left over lunch sandwich you can wrap books, dvds and loose parts quick and fast.

    • @Donna777
      @Donna777 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same.

    • @LeeSerrano
      @LeeSerrano 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep 👍

  • @dbsurplusrecovery3638
    @dbsurplusrecovery3638 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm restoring an Akai 4000 like the one in your cabinet.

  • @noslyguy
    @noslyguy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information thanks. I just recently visited estate sale, and found a stereo microscope. Based on a picture from the advertisement for the sale I figured it might be priced out of my range on the first day of sale. I showed up a little late, so figured it might be gone. I showed up, it was still there, and priced low. I sold at just under 5 times what I paid in just a couple of days. Stereo microscopes sell. They don't show up often at a good price, but if they do, buy them.

  • @ZefTillDeath8878
    @ZefTillDeath8878 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The basement is looking great Pete. Nice backdrop for videos.

  • @craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185
    @craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year. As always another fantastic video. My goal for this year is to make smarter buying decisions and to not buy on impulse. A few months ago I bought a huge lot of books at an auction for a thrift store that was going out of business. I got 3500 books for 14.50. While some sold for good money and I've made huge profits, I created a whole lot of work for myself that took so much time that I could have spent making smarter buying decisions. Cheers to a new year and new beginnings.

  • @debmartindale6991
    @debmartindale6991 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see I really screwed up on a Drinkmaster 727. Sold it for (I ain't a gonna say how low). Let's just say I gave it away. Didn't think it was worth much because it seemed a little floppy. Now I know, if there's ever a next time.

  • @mitch1937
    @mitch1937 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAPPY NEW YEAR PETE, TO YOU AND YOURS. i ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS and looking forward to meeting you personally in the new year.

  • @suzicowie
    @suzicowie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You Obi-Wan Kenobi! :-)
    I always pick up at least one good nugget of information from your videos...but usually more!
    Thank You for sharing your great experiences and knowledge. May 2018 be healthy and prosperous for you, your family, and the great team of people that you work with. You have a great following because of the consistent excellent content you provide.

  • @Ty_Blunt
    @Ty_Blunt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! December has always been a strong month for me, holidays have people in the mood to spend money!

  • @thriftyninja0075
    @thriftyninja0075 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I sell mostly small investment items. I have had a problem finding higher priced items to sell. When I have found something that sells for good money it's usually just one item and is 1 or 2 hour round trip...which is also a gamble with my time and gas.

  • @SheSellsBySue
    @SheSellsBySue 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great 2017! Nice meeting you in Chicago at the meetup. I am really happy with my sales for 2017. Looking forward to an even bigger 2018. Happy New Year and thanks for all the great info.

  • @nicenickknows3124
    @nicenickknows3124 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, don't wanna steal any trade secrets, BUT where do you get vintage lots of knives, clothes, etc. The old stuff really interests me.

  • @jc-nr8to
    @jc-nr8to 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    the monthly sell videos I learn a ton from thank you

  • @hustlinghard8081
    @hustlinghard8081 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    started back in mid Nov and did $4.5k in sales, it's mid Feb now and have done right under $5.5k in 60 days. all thrift store and flea market items.

  • @bradleykruger7816
    @bradleykruger7816 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep the haul videos coming. You’ve inspired me to open an eBay store in 2018 with a gross sales goal of $10,000. Hopefully I can make it. I’ll depend on hitting garage sales and thrift stores outside of my regular 9-5. Thanks!

  • @janseiler4328
    @janseiler4328 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the outro song Pete! And I just want to thank you for all the great information that you share. Going full time and scared to death but I’m getting a good education from you tube.
    Look forward to all you put out.
    Happy new year!

  • @rvbeginnerwinnebagoadventu6786
    @rvbeginnerwinnebagoadventu6786 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i have a rare oppossum coat my Mom had after high school mid 1940s..i'll have to look that up! thanks! how did you ship that coat?

  • @keithmain1151
    @keithmain1151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If that's your personal collection at home? If so, I'm impressed. I'm a fan & have 8 valuable vintage mint condition Marantz units. I don't want to sell bc I'm attached but if the price was right I'd take it but it'd be much higher than u would shell out.

  • @BrookstonHoliday
    @BrookstonHoliday 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could you show how you ship an accordion?

  • @timmychan60
    @timmychan60 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you making all these exciting videos. I enjoyed watching all your videos. You are giving me inspirations to step up my reselling game! My flip profits are about $100 / month or alittle more. Not at your level but hopefully one day I will be there. Again, thank you.

  • @sejrec56
    @sejrec56 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Pete ok once again thanks for sharing your suggestions and encouragement. You had talked about games before that were still sealed....I found a Trivial Pursuit game Master Edition, for 3.99 at a thrift store. I looked it up on eBay and used open ones were going for about $50.00. The one I purchased was still sealed perfect condition. I posted around the holidays but i was doing an auction and just short of reaching my reserve. People would stop bidding, so I lowered the price by 10.00 or so and decided to sell at a fixed price. Seems lot of people don't want to have to go through bidding wars and have to wait, if they really want it. So I posted for 49.00 plus shipping like $11.50 and it sold within a week. I've been taking some of your advice which is wise advice. So I'm sending out today. So I'd say that was a great example of your advice of what to look for etc helped me with this turnover item. Thanks, and Happy New Year !!!

  • @lilbulldog
    @lilbulldog 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Pete! You're one of the best! Happy New Years!

  • @jennymartinez4597
    @jennymartinez4597 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fur coat is largely crystal Fox while the white around the edges is Ermine. Without seeing it up close, I cannot say for absolutely sure. But this is what it looks like to me.

  • @clink76
    @clink76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your room. that is so cool. Silver fox coat I believe with white fox trim. Hugely popular in the 80's.

  • @smiffteddy
    @smiffteddy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year Pete! Looking forward to new videos

  • @heartofdixieflipper9629
    @heartofdixieflipper9629 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year Pete Keep the great info coming. I have flipped several items this year from the info you have provided

  • @houseoftreasures9545
    @houseoftreasures9545 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year Pete and thanks again for the informative content

  • @santoshmandadi4614
    @santoshmandadi4614 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Pete, started ebay 6 months with your video, reached an average of $8000-$9000 sales pm,, wish you a happy new year. Hope to reach average $20000 sales pm
    Thank you so much!

  • @vetterfellow
    @vetterfellow 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *** Happy New Year *** Everyone !!! Cheers !!!...

  • @kevinedwards4223
    @kevinedwards4223 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if you have access to pawn shop items

  • @krisgarrison3481
    @krisgarrison3481 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video, picked up some more knowledge, best blogger on youtube, keep up the good work!

  • @scottsdalesass3715
    @scottsdalesass3715 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for your great videos, they are fascinating and so educational! Next time I visit Chicago I want to meet you!

  • @Outdoor-Adventures
    @Outdoor-Adventures 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pete, great show, I have a question for you, when you figuring s/h fee, how do you know how much to charge whether going domestic or international? Thanks

  • @PimpinOutBlocks
    @PimpinOutBlocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You the man! Used to buy now I sell ! Love the channel thanks for all the input and time !

  • @azhash3
    @azhash3 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Packed Magic cards are incredibly expensive and sell really well if it's the right editions, some 90's decks go for so much money and it's worth looking into it. Old Magic videogames as well, u can get 70 to 100€ for the right editions. Happy new year as well!!!

    • @azhash3
      @azhash3 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always comment before the end and miss a point haha. About my sells this year well i started to ebay in November and in 3 months i sold 100 items, i didnt have a goal but im satisfied for my forst time, i guess i'd like to sell 500 to 800 items in 2018, i probably can do that and i plan on stopping cheap stuff and focusing on more high end items now that i have some money on the side for it and the whole year to flee market every week, following your advices actually :)

  • @purplemartinracingteam1750
    @purplemartinracingteam1750 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete, I've heard that ebay makes you go through a 3rd. party authenticator on high end purses before they will let you list it. Is that true? Thanks!

  • @MrSafetyForever
    @MrSafetyForever 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete, Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!

  • @Paul4Krista20
    @Paul4Krista20 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free Shipping does not push your listing higher like it did in the past from what I have been informed by a trusted ebay pro seller Suzanne Wells. Love your channelnand thumbs up every video in hopes it helps you out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Truly appreciate it!!

  • @unbelievablevideos3557
    @unbelievablevideos3557 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Years Pete thanks for sharing, My goal for the new year is to match your online sales. Thanks again!

  • @jeremyschultz693
    @jeremyschultz693 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started selling on Ebay and your videos are great. I have been averaging just about 2K a month but have a goal of making 30K for the year. I am from Wisconsin and cant wait to hit garage sales this spring. I am very intrigued with the dumpster diving... any advice on Where to dumpster dive?

  • @HelosWorldRailroadReseller
    @HelosWorldRailroadReseller 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Pete for sharing. Happy New Year.

  • @pamyates77
    @pamyates77 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your expertise! Just beginning in EBay.

  • @twisted2291
    @twisted2291 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of luck in the New Year to you and the gang. Didn't do alot of flipping this year other then a couple of cars, and car parts. Had a few things happen with the family. So next year is changing a lot for me. So I will be doing more full time flipping this coming year. Hear is to a new year, and may everything turn out as aces for all.

  • @mikecalla1939
    @mikecalla1939 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video packed with knowledge. Thanks Pete.

  • @sinasta7178
    @sinasta7178 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video sir learnt a lot of new things today. Thank you for sharing.

  • @hayriyekurtuldu2229
    @hayriyekurtuldu2229 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks a lot ...
    have a good day

  • @Showercaps4sale
    @Showercaps4sale 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year! When I saw the Bell phone, I was wondering do you ever put older antique items to large auction/appraisal sites? I feel those auctions can reach out to a different market.

  • @Bianca20-20
    @Bianca20-20 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAPPY NEW YEAR Pete. I wish you all the best for the new year. May it be filled with, health, love, joy and happiness. Greetings from Germany 🍀

  • @missycroc9253
    @missycroc9253 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cold in Toronto too! Happy New Year! 🎉☺

  • @ricksmith4192
    @ricksmith4192 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete when you sale on eBay do you do auctions more or by it now.just getting started out doing this. Keep the videos going they help a lot thanks

  • @davemassie3726
    @davemassie3726 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Years Pete, thanks for sharing, congrats on good year. you da Man!

  • @n4pwx
    @n4pwx 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Years Pete. Thanks for the video.

  • @barbbottlesinthebarn3606
    @barbbottlesinthebarn3606 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video, Happy New Year Pete!

  • @chriskordes9827
    @chriskordes9827 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, good information .....happy new year to you and your family Pete from the UK

  • @douglasbyram6802
    @douglasbyram6802 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't have a specific monetary goal but it was a good year...my goal of becoming a full time reseller came true!

  • @thomasminniss3824
    @thomasminniss3824 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Pete, great information.

  • @erob65
    @erob65 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pete, how do you check the sell through rate? Thanks!

  • @juliekmunden
    @juliekmunden 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great end of year video! Great sales and wishing you the best in 2018! We will be watching.

  • @DavidAmodt
    @DavidAmodt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video of items sold and discussion

  • @PaulApollonia
    @PaulApollonia 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year!! Another great video, thanks

  • @Polarbear-zy6vf
    @Polarbear-zy6vf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your videos. You are so inspiring. I have recently started selling and hope to be as good as you one day.

  • @Hambonezzt
    @Hambonezzt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful as always! Happy New year!

  • @ifpickeridaho6582
    @ifpickeridaho6582 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good for you guys Pete!! 😊Happy New Year!!!🍾🍷

  • @dannyanderson632
    @dannyanderson632 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff. Better then 2016 and it will be much bigger in 2018, Thank you.

  • @cryptopirate8880
    @cryptopirate8880 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    where do u look for model cars?

  • @RWJonesAIC
    @RWJonesAIC 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year, Pete! I want to comment and say thanks for these vids. This information is invaluable to online resellers. I really like watching the inside workings of your business. I also want to ask about the second store you had to shut down. Did all the work for the second location have any impact on your main store? Thanks again, Pete.

  • @BRado
    @BRado 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ebay has been running alot of Ads lately. this December was my best month in the whole life of my business by far.

  • @michiganhustler
    @michiganhustler 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your videos! Pete got a question how many listings would you say someone that does Ebay by themselves should have? i've been usually have about 15-25 but i feel like i need more. let me know what you think

  • @waveartculture
    @waveartculture 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! What is your profit margin?

  • @CoachDomCosta
    @CoachDomCosta 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 😊

  • @heru-deshet359
    @heru-deshet359 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a cool room you have there.

  • @gregbolden3303
    @gregbolden3303 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your show bro, this spring it’s on, gonna share som of my wins with you

  • @CanadianTreasureHunter
    @CanadianTreasureHunter 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info as always Happy New Year

  • @ThriftyDadJosh
    @ThriftyDadJosh 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I take my fur coats to local fur stores and ask them to identify the fur for me. They can usually identify it after a quick glance

  • @lindadig784
    @lindadig784 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New Year Pete!!!!

  • @bj-jb1dr
    @bj-jb1dr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what's a "subbofer" 9:43?

  • @terrymorrison7263
    @terrymorrison7263 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU FOR A GREAT YEAR. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS.😁😁😁✌

  • @detoxlady6777
    @detoxlady6777 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    But Pete, how much goes in fees to eBay then to cover all of this? I am thinking it must be a fairly huge percentage. Please correct me if I am wrong....?