I just started selling 2 months ago. Time is valuable to me as well. My process I've set up is first I take pictures of all my items I plan to sell. Then I ebay image search and find one that is similar to what I'm selling & click "sell similar" and save the draft. Then on the computer I have a google doc with typed up descriptions I use a lot. I go through each draft and copy and paste into the description, then update the weight and price etc. then go back to my phone and add in the photos and publish. Sounds fast but I usually do each step seperately. Last month I took pictures of 73 items, the following day I typed up descriptions and saved similar drafts. next day I copy and pasted, 3rd day I added the photos and published 73 listings.
I searched "eBay clothing listing tips" and you were right on top and WOW you just changed my world today! I've been selling quite a good while. And thought I was doing pretty well with listings. When I saw you had a mac and the iphone automatically uploaded I decided to google that for my pc. I love my iphone but never had a mac. BOOM! DropBox! I just listed 8 so dang fast!!!!!!!!!! Literally finding your video is a complete game changer for me. Thank you so much! Just wanted to let you know how much this did for my business going forward as I'm growing my number of listings per day.
I consider steaming prepping taking photos and measurements as part of the listing process and total listing time. Probably more like 5-8 minutes per item is more realistic.
On average my photos take 90 seconds including photographing the measurements. I just throw them in the dryer with a damp towel when I have a bunch of wrinkly items. So you're spot on!
Cool! I didn’t know who you were responding too haha. Thanks for engaging with the video. I really appreciate it! I hope it reaches more people so people can list faster!
Yes, please…and explain slowly, please. All the time I spend typing descriptions is a waste, huh? Okay… You do the thing in the title for jeans that measure differently than the label, or just use the labeled size in your title, and let them notice themselves by checking the pictures? Do you put the actual waist and inseam measurements in the item specifics, or just use the tagged size? Thanks for taking the time to make this great video!
Thank you! I find that it's generally MUCH faster for me to do my own listings, than to wade thru all the AI and "sell similar" stuff. I'm glad to finally hear someone else say the same thing.
Great video and much appreciated! Definitely an encouragement for me to streamline and shorten my listing process. Have you had any issues with just showing measurements in photos? I type them out as well. Eliminating that step would probably save me 30-50 seconds.
Occasionally someone will ask the measurements even though they are in the photos so I just reply with “measurements are in the photos” and that clears it up 99% of the time. So I’d try it out and save the time!
Great stuff! I'm currently weighing out my items as I list and only using polybags for all shipping. I ordered a TON of free FLAT RATE mailer envelopes online and having trouble figuring out how/when to use them. If you could explain that briefly or in a video that would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Awesome! I love how you start from scratch on some!! I hear you scrolling on some - can I ask what mouse you’re using? Actually give me all the specs please!! I’m just about to get a new Mac - but LOVE the wide screen idea for three windows open!! So monitor and resolution you use ?? Mouse?? Web browser?? Mac or pc (though i know I’ll stay with Mac yours is SO fast compared to mine!!!)
I just upgraded to the MacBook M3 (overkill but good for video editing too), Samsung Odyssey 49” Monitor (also overkill but fun 😂), Google Chrome Browser, and Logitech MX Ergo mouse 👍🏼 I will add the links to the description if you’re interested!
Thanks!! They are specific to each phone and computer so I would recommend just typing in “how to set up keyboard shortcuts on (your device)” on TH-cam.
Are the photos already uploaded to your computer or do you use a cloud drive? Which do you feel is best? Thank you for the help, I have 3 bags of clothes to get done and this helps a ton!
Our listing flow and techniques are VERY similar. I would like to see your photo setup and flow if you would be able. I do ok with photos but I feel like they are probably my slowest aspect of the process
I purchased the ProCam app because you’re right. Built in camera is amazing for everyday life but horrible for product photos. The app allows me to customize white balance, exposure, shutter speed, etc.
Hi! Curious as to why you save to your drafts instead of just posting it right there and then? Seems like that’s double the work but I must be wrong. What’s your reasoning behind that?
Hi! I schedule my listings to go live in advance instead of posting all at once. This helps me be consistent and never miss a day of listings. My goal is usually to be 5-10 days ahead on my listings so if my kid gets sick, something comes up, I want to work on another project, or anything else causes me to not do listings… my store is still in stride when I get back to it
Don't feel too bad. As he just showed you, it was really 20 for the hour, plus 2-3 minutes each for photos, plus 1/2-1 min per item for prep and misc (research, comparable analysis, plus a little time to sku and put into inventory. When it's all said and done he is doing, start to finish, 8-12 items per hour which really is the average for most clothing resellers. You can definitely get there!
Question. So filling in each and every thing that can be filled in is not necessary. I feel that is what takes me the longest is too full everything in. Also how do You take your pictures and get them on your computer.
It is not necessary to fill in the item specifics but that is how users find items on eBay so I think it’s very important if you want your listings to sell. So that’s why I take the time to do them.
Dude i didn't know i could sell similar off my own active listings 😂 so gonna speed up my listting process since i sell similar clothing items i was using others sellers sold lisings to sell similar 😡
Ok great...but you admit that you already researched many of these items, and some are basically duplicates. Also, you do not really write a "detailed description" but just paste the title and boilerplate as many do. But I agree, it's "shammy" for chamois. This material was so popular in the 70s and everyone wore a "shammy shirt."
I’ve found that buyers don’t really read the description so I only put information in there if it’s important like a flaw or measurements differ from the size tag. It has hurt my sales 👍🏼
Shoulder to hem & pit to pit are enough for most of my items. Dress shirts get sleeve length. Pants and jeans get waist, inseam, rise, and leg opening.
I just started selling 2 months ago. Time is valuable to me as well. My process I've set up is first I take pictures of all my items I plan to sell. Then I ebay image search and find one that is similar to what I'm selling & click "sell similar" and save the draft. Then on the computer I have a google doc with typed up descriptions I use a lot. I go through each draft and copy and paste into the description, then update the weight and price etc. then go back to my phone and add in the photos and publish. Sounds fast but I usually do each step seperately. Last month I took pictures of 73 items, the following day I typed up descriptions and saved similar drafts. next day I copy and pasted, 3rd day I added the photos and published 73 listings.
73 listings in 3 days is really good! If that process works for you, then keep it up 😊
I searched "eBay clothing listing tips" and you were right on top and WOW you just changed my world today! I've been selling quite a good while. And thought I was doing pretty well with listings. When I saw you had a mac and the iphone automatically uploaded I decided to google that for my pc. I love my iphone but never had a mac. BOOM! DropBox! I just listed 8 so dang fast!!!!!!!!!! Literally finding your video is a complete game changer for me. Thank you so much! Just wanted to let you know how much this did for my business going forward as I'm growing my number of listings per day.
Wow! I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I consider steaming prepping taking photos and measurements as part of the listing process and total listing time. Probably more like 5-8 minutes per item is more realistic.
On average my photos take 90 seconds including photographing the measurements. I just throw them in the dryer with a damp towel when I have a bunch of wrinkly items. So you're spot on!
A lot of the items I sell often so I know the price 👍🏼
Cool! I didn’t know who you were responding too haha. Thanks for engaging with the video. I really appreciate it! I hope it reaches more people so people can list faster!
Can you do a video on how to set up keyboard shortcuts on windows or Mac?
Yes, please…and explain slowly, please. All the time I spend typing descriptions is a waste, huh? Okay…
You do the thing in the title for jeans that measure differently than the label, or just use the labeled size in your title, and let them notice themselves by checking the pictures? Do you put the actual waist and inseam measurements in the item specifics, or just use the tagged size? Thanks for taking the time to make this great video!
Thank you! I find that it's generally MUCH faster for me to do my own listings, than to wade thru all the AI and "sell similar" stuff. I'm glad to finally hear someone else say the same thing.
Glad you liked it! 😊
Great video and much appreciated! Definitely an encouragement for me to streamline and shorten my listing process. Have you had any issues with just showing measurements in photos? I type them out as well. Eliminating that step would probably save me 30-50 seconds.
Occasionally someone will ask the measurements even though they are in the photos so I just reply with “measurements are in the photos” and that clears it up 99% of the time. So I’d try it out and save the time!
Great stuff! I'm currently weighing out my items as I list and only using polybags for all shipping. I ordered a TON of free FLAT RATE mailer envelopes online and having trouble figuring out how/when to use them. If you could explain that briefly or in a video that would be much appreciated! Thanks!
I have two shipping videos on my channel! If you go to videos and sort by most views you will find the main one.
Awesome! I love how you start from scratch on some!! I hear you scrolling on some - can I ask what mouse you’re using? Actually give me all the specs please!! I’m just about to get a new Mac - but LOVE the wide screen idea for three windows open!!
So monitor and resolution you use ?? Mouse?? Web browser?? Mac or pc (though i know I’ll stay with Mac yours is SO fast compared to mine!!!)
I just upgraded to the MacBook M3 (overkill but good for video editing too), Samsung Odyssey 49” Monitor (also overkill but fun 😂), Google Chrome Browser, and Logitech MX Ergo mouse 👍🏼
I will add the links to the description if you’re interested!
Excellent video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks! I found this helpful. I am listing on Vendoo first and I think my eBay listings could be better if I switched to eBay first.
I agree that’s why I start on eBay!
Really informative video keep them coming! But can you do video on how to setup keyboard shortcuts?
Thanks!! They are specific to each phone and computer so I would recommend just typing in “how to set up keyboard shortcuts on (your device)” on TH-cam.
Are the photos already uploaded to your computer or do you use a cloud drive? Which do you feel is best? Thank you for the help, I have 3 bags of clothes to get done and this helps a ton!
Glad it helps! I use a Mac and send the photos directly so my computer. Then when I’m done listing, I delete them
Our listing flow and techniques are VERY similar. I would like to see your photo setup and flow if you would be able. I do ok with photos but I feel like they are probably my slowest aspect of the process
I’ll be making a video on that too! But I wouldn’t say it’s my strongest area either 😂 I hate photos
@@_calebsells me too, I can list all day but standing and shooting photos bores me to tears lol. Really enjoying your content, thanks man
No problem! Glad you’re enjoying it!
I am going to try a few of your tips Thanks
Great! Hope you make more money!
I really needed this video!
hope it helps!
Do you take pics on your phone or a camera? And how do you transfer them to your computer?
I take photos on my iphone and air drop them to my computer.
@@_calebsellswhat iPhone model? I have the 15 and it’s a pain taking pictures of clothing
I purchased the ProCam app because you’re right. Built in camera is amazing for everyday life but horrible for product photos. The app allows me to customize white balance, exposure, shutter speed, etc.
@@_calebsells I see there’s a few procam apps. First that comes up is procam 8. Is that the one you bought? By the way awesome video!!
@@_calebsells May I know your settings? I bought it but didn’t used properly I think I paid 12$
Why don't you do a video on how to do keyboard shortcuts!
I will! I have a long list of videos I’d like to make (:
Hi! Curious as to why you save to your drafts instead of just posting it right there and then? Seems like that’s double the work but I must be wrong. What’s your reasoning behind that?
Hi! I schedule my listings to go live in advance instead of posting all at once. This helps me be consistent and never miss a day of listings. My goal is usually to be 5-10 days ahead on my listings so if my kid gets sick, something comes up, I want to work on another project, or anything else causes me to not do listings… my store is still in stride when I get back to it
Do you use any listing templates? Thx
I have some set up but I realized that just going from scratch is my preference.
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Do you take measurements? I don’t love listing clothing. The photos take the longest. For me at least.
I measure the item when I take photos and just photograph the measurements with a yardstick
Thank you ! Great stuff
My pleasure!
Thank you, very informative! Also, what a great mic you have. A lil too good to be so close to your throat lol GULP
Sorry about that lol. Still learning how to place it properly
Omg it takes me for ever
Don't feel too bad. As he just showed you, it was really 20 for the hour, plus 2-3 minutes each for photos, plus 1/2-1 min per item for prep and misc (research, comparable analysis, plus a little time to sku and put into inventory. When it's all said and done he is doing, start to finish, 8-12 items per hour which really is the average for most clothing resellers. You can definitely get there!
Practice makes perfect!
Me too. 10 - 15 min a listing..I'm older so don't know how to maneuver through computer screens too fast. That's ok. I forgive myself😂.
😂 me too lol
Question. So filling in each and every thing that can be filled in is not necessary. I feel that is what takes me the longest is too full everything in. Also how do
You take your pictures and get them on your computer.
I take photos on my iPhone and airdrop to my computer. I’ll have a video coming soon on my photo process
It is not necessary to fill in the item specifics but that is how users find items on eBay so I think it’s very important if you want your listings to sell. So that’s why I take the time to do them.
I agree. No buyer is going through and filling out that they want a cotton blend from Vietnam lol.
Wow great work
Thanks a lot 😊
the only problem of course is waiting for items to sell. Not sure how to make mine show up to most people but oh well
Good titles and filling out all the item specifics are key in my opinion
I use Java Script custom macros for all these manipulations. Automation can save hundreds of hours.
I’d love to learn more about that
Thank you !!
You're welcome!
Thanks
No problem
Dude i didn't know i could sell similar off my own active listings 😂 so gonna speed up my listting process since i sell similar clothing items i was using others sellers sold lisings to sell similar 😡
dude you're gonna be flying now. Those are my fastest listings!
Ok great...but you admit that you already researched many of these items, and some are basically duplicates. Also, you do not really write a "detailed description" but just paste the title and boilerplate as many do. But I agree, it's "shammy" for chamois. This material was so popular in the 70s and everyone wore a "shammy shirt."
I’ve found that buyers don’t really read the description so I only put information in there if it’s important like a flaw or measurements differ from the size tag. It has hurt my sales 👍🏼
A little deceptive because you didn't include the time it took to take all the pics beforehand
I count those as different processes. I’ll have a photo video coming soon. Takes me 90 seconds on average to photograph
I agree, most people that are doing this full-time understands what he means
And laundry if they smell. I can type fast, also. 😂
He’s just states how he lists - not processes or pep’s or stores or picks. Great video!!
Agree with you 100%. The time should be calculated from start to finish, everything that it takes from purchase to live listing.
and where are your measurements? S and Pit is not enough!
Shoulder to hem & pit to pit are enough for most of my items. Dress shirts get sleeve length. Pants and jeans get waist, inseam, rise, and leg opening.
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lol I only read the important ones 🤣
@@_calebsells I’m guessing it’s the eBay generated ones from when a listing is created
yep and offers and stuff like that I just answer through the app
Sham moe right? Or Sham mwah? French is weird. Drunk monks.
lol pronounced shammy