Yet another cash grab from eBay!

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  • Yet another cash grab from eBay!
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  • @thomasmwangi8136
    @thomasmwangi8136 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    People wonder how a bookseller's channel is blowing up so hard. I think I have an idea - Mel's channel is not a bookseller's channel, it's a vlog about her life that heavily features her work life specifically. But she let's you see her from every angle. I know the time around when she was sharing about her separation and divorce is when I locked in as a sub; I came in for the book thing but stuck around coz Mel has a beautiful heart.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @lindarundvall6135
    @lindarundvall6135 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +39

    Timesaver, The sticky pull off on shipping envelopes: If you place a piece of tape sticky side up on your packing table, you then can stick the pull offs on the tape, Pull up the tape strip when done saving you have to pick them up off the floor etc.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Oh thats a great idea!

    • @lovekimberleyday9232
      @lovekimberleyday9232 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great idea ❤

    • @pallor17
      @pallor17 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Will try this myself, lol. Thanks!

    • @bluckfox
      @bluckfox 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout I have an ebay aconut im new here great channel

    • @TravisInDallas
      @TravisInDallas 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I really need to do that so my cat doesn't choke on those things. He loves chewing on them if they fall on the floor.

  • @paulinafaye5853
    @paulinafaye5853 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    U guys are great together...Mel..u look so happy and u have a beautiful laugh...so glad u r happy

  • @janezam1227
    @janezam1227 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    If you not wanting to change systems, consider purchasing an extra mouse and always having one on charge whilst using the other. Fabulous content, thank you Mel 😊

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@janezam1227 thank you that’s a good idea!

  • @toddschenk9133
    @toddschenk9133 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    You need an extra mouse. Charge mouse A when you are using mouse B. When mouse B runs or if power, just switch. No down time.

  • @cazieblossom8610
    @cazieblossom8610 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I would like to see ebay do more advertising for ebay. Thanks Mel love your videos ❤

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes agree. And also promote some of the smaller niches instead of the same big ones over and over. Media never gets talked about with eBay because its smaller then other niches like clothing or home and garden.

  • @biffboffo
    @biffboffo 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Sellers have reached their tolerance with extra eBay fees. The quarterly reports (US) show that “advertising” has plateaued, and as sellers continue to leave, which is also well-documented, the advertising revenue will inevitably decline. eBay needs to focus on customer acquisition, which is what they should’ve been doing all along. I’m afraid only a new regime will see the light. This current group is all about advertising, and they will push this cause until they earn their golden parachutes.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes. I agree more focus on bringing new buyers to the platform is needed.

  • @desertpinevintage
    @desertpinevintage 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    I saw that eBay promotion. Thought I’d humor myself and click on it to see what it was all about. Quickly clicked right off and said Nope. I’m done playing their game. My fees are already high enough. I promote every item already.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yet another promotion tool that wants our money. Sigh

    • @pallor17
      @pallor17 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I also promote every item in my shop and it's crazy because mostly it's my promoted items that sell, so I can't really not promote if I want to make sales...FML

  • @Peterwrayadventures
    @Peterwrayadventures 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Thanks for cheering me up as been having a crap time lately

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hope everything is okay Peter!

    • @Peterwrayadventures
      @Peterwrayadventures 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@backfromburnout Just having some painful issues dental wise atm which is costing quite a bit

  • @holleyvanoski1537
    @holleyvanoski1537 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Time saver tip Mel: you can sort and filter your pick and pack when pulling orders to sort sku next to each other. Grab your trolley and go to each item next to each other.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes but it doesn’t match up with how I print them on the Australia Post website.

  • @shaneomack5018
    @shaneomack5018 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Ms Mel, we were in the small coffee shop in Saint Augustine, Beach Florida, two weeks ago. This little coffee shop served Aussie pies and I immediately looked at my wife and said “I wonder if these are comparable to the same Aussie pies that Ms Mel eats “ haha

    • @miksstudio
      @miksstudio 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      There's the Australian Pie Co. in Washington state, they do good pies, I miss those and English pasties, pie and sausage rolls.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Oh yum! Next time I come to America I will try the American version of a meat pie to compare!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@miksstudio Pies and pasties are sooo good!

  • @Barbarus1
    @Barbarus1 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    promoted listings arent worth it. I find none of the promoted methods that eBay and Amazon are trying to sell you aren't worth it. It's just a way to get more revenue from the sellers instead of buyers. You're better served doing your own marketing.

  • @grantham-sut
    @grantham-sut 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    What a stupid mouse design, job number 1, is get a new mouse that doesn't require being plugged in underneath to be charged !!

    • @gerben333333
      @gerben333333 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Typical Apple design......

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yeah, it's the apple mouse and because I'm so used to the apple computers and keyboards and mouse is why I stay with it. Thom has a different mouse and I find it so difficult to use. It's a habit of what I know and have used for so many years and it's hard to swap now.

  • @MaddieAshleigh
    @MaddieAshleigh 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I love SKU labels… I made my own with my Dymo & just some cheap smaller labels from eBay… cost me like $12 for 6 rolls and used CANVA to generate them! Super easy!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      That's great! Canva is an awesome tool for so many things. I should have done it ages ago with my Dymo but I do like I can quickly order these in a couple of minutes and be done.

  • @jmac1814
    @jmac1814 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thank you Mel for another great video ❤❤❤glad to see you and Tom are doing well. Looking forward to seeing your next video 😄😄😄😄😄

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I'm filming it today! :)

  • @sammonicuslux
    @sammonicuslux 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Great video, Mel! As a public library cataloger processing and listing books, I had to have everything in order before I left in the evening. This helped me wind down but it also helped me to jump right back in the next morning. I have always been like this at my library work and it for sure part of my autism "needs". Luckily my office mate, the secretary, ALSO felt the same so neither of us were overwhelmed (unless we had to look at the director's TRASHED office...omg. An uncharged mouse would give us both a meltdown. eek!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'm looking forward to moving to the bigger warehouse where I will have more space to organise and hopefully it won't get on top of me then like it can in here.

  • @Mambisia1
    @Mambisia1 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love watching your videos and seeing what you and Thom are up to! Always some great ideas or tips for Ebay and helps get me motivated! I was literally boxing up a whole set of Old West Time Life books when you mentioned you just sold one!😂 Best of Luck and keep up the great work!!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Awesome! Thank you! I should have another vlog coming tomorrow!

    • @Mambisia1
      @Mambisia1 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout Looking forward to it! ❤️

  • @emilysimon2676
    @emilysimon2676 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    Great vid! As far as the promoted banner I feel like if I was looking for something on ebay and I saw that big banner I would totally ignore it and mentally lump it with all the other ads that I ignore on web pages

    • @vickya8653
      @vickya8653 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Agree

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah, especially if you're looking for something specific. There is also a lot of white dead space on that banner on the desktop for it's size.

  • @donaldpearson5172
    @donaldpearson5172 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Lost 53 dollars when usps didn't scan my package in.

  • @TheLadyteesha
    @TheLadyteesha 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love that you're speaking out about this and sharing your thoughts, even as one of the top category sellers who gets invited to events etc 🫶 In the UK they've allowed private sellers 0 fees on pre-loved clothing whilst sellers still pay - so sellers are just moving to private - AND, then they get invited to change to a seller and have a free storefront until the end of the year as reward 🤯

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve seen in UK facebook groups people are very unhappy about the amount of business sellers who now have opened or switched to private stores to avoid the fees. I suspect that’s going to cause eBay grief as now they’ll have to spend hours and money on additional staff who need to spend time trying to monitor that problem.

  • @robynfox478
    @robynfox478 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Look at my slippers, look at my slippers, backwards glance from Tom because he could smell the coffee.

  • @biffboffo
    @biffboffo 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    “With a forklift.” 😂😂😂

  • @ianjresells
    @ianjresells 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    When you moving warehouses, projected target was July/August? Another masterpiece video, loved it, thanks Mel !!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, Thom still has to empty the new one and is juggling a few other big tasks at the moment. He has also had some workers down sick with the cold winter. It will happen as soon as Thom has made some space and has the man power. It’s a big job. Some big changes coming. Vlogs are going to be fun!

  • @greyhound2208
    @greyhound2208 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love this content! It's like a movie! Thank you and keep it up. :)

  • @ykook7000
    @ykook7000 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Lol all bins full but the skip is right at the door 😂

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I know lol. I’ve been so busy photographing over the last month trying to keep up and get it all done that by the time the end of the day comes I just can’t be bothered

  • @beverlyb5144
    @beverlyb5144 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video yet AGAIN!! You are so informative to those of us who watch you. I love the relationship between you and Tom. He’s the calm one and keeps you leveled out. My husband and I are the same way - I’m the hyper one and he’s the calm one. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT VIDEOS!!!!

  • @patriciaburkinshaw8280
    @patriciaburkinshaw8280 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You are going for the other roxette song lol “dressed for success” lol. Thanks for another great video.

  • @Roman2solid
    @Roman2solid 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    LOVE YOUR VIDEOS been watching for about a month very satisfying and motivating keep up the good work!! 🖤

  • @Beadknotafrayed
    @Beadknotafrayed 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video Mel....love seeing the day to day stuff....just love listening to you all talk with your friends and love your culture....this comment was made before we even got down to the business stuff. ...I am always temporarily losing my mouse....lol

  • @ladyandthefrogs
    @ladyandthefrogs 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Seeing you with the mouse makes me feel better about being a wired dinosaur even with a Lan cable for my Internet!
    We are drifting towards the autumn here in the UK so soon the hemisphere will pay you with the warm weather!!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      lol. I wished I was a wired dinosaur the other day lol

  • @merridybenton7028
    @merridybenton7028 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have tried some coupons and found many havent produced any more sales than if i just run a % off sale. If sales are quiet at the moment, i am glad that myself and my store are on holidays!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think different promotions work better in different stores.

  • @FrugalFunMum
    @FrugalFunMum 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Watching thinking omgosh how many times did Mel have to move that poor camera and bin to film that montage lol & ha ha at the doorbell! Love it

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I have to move the tripods many times while filming to help tell the story :)

  • @Scorcher62
    @Scorcher62 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    That look on Thom's face ... priceless. He needed a Mel in his life! Great mixed content Mel. I agree with others.. throw that USB Mouse as far away as possible!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I do like the apple mouse but thats the only downfall! Because I turn the computer off when I leave I can't leave it charging overnight. Thankfully when it is charged it does last quite a long time.

    • @christineryan291
      @christineryan291 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I have the Logitech MX Keys for Mac for mine at it is amazing (plus I can take it between other devices)

    • @Elizabeth-mv1qn
      @Elizabeth-mv1qn 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@backfromburnout I charge my apple mouse overnight with a powerboard that has USB ports incorporated into it and a $5 USB-C adaptor from Kmart to attach the cable.

  • @angelakaloudis6638
    @angelakaloudis6638 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Those stickers are great, but there will be a problem when you finish the first roll, because the second roll have the same numbers. So for example if you sell SKU no. 0001 and 0002 etc which will go with the books and not be available from your bin, how will you remember which numbers you have used or not?

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes but it’s highly unlikely I will double up on the same shelves by the time that comes around. 1000 is a lot of bundles and the earlier ones will be selling and moving out the door.

  • @ruthietherainbowroo
    @ruthietherainbowroo 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Lol! The mouse running out of battery, right when you said it the second time, my iPad pen died for my work I was just trying to start 😅 always the way. Good vlog, missed them!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Typical! Thank you, lots happening in the warehouses at the moment so lots of warehouse vlogs coming!

  • @loviedebiasio8864
    @loviedebiasio8864 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I never do any add on stuff because its all BS I just list appropriate pricing compared to others. Im not falling for their BS

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Very good. There is a lot of things they want us to pay extra for now.

  • @Sewingliz
    @Sewingliz 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you have bulk mail drop off centers in Australia? We can drop lots of packages at a bulk mail facility to help out the local post office. This is the spot all the mail for the larger area comes in. They have more machinery and staff to handle all the packages.

  • @toyart
    @toyart 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hey Mel, I noticed you always use padded bags. Ever have issues with books being dented? I’ve only used boxes for bundles so far, paranoid about dents. Padded mailers look so much quicker to pack though. Great vids. Cheers

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I never have anyone tell me there is problems with shipping. I’ve sent over 20k orders like this and my feedback all says well packed and good shipping. I’ve also sent parcels to myself to see how it arrives

  • @gailbenson1164
    @gailbenson1164 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video Mel. Re the cash grab, whatever you do, don't take up the promotions by click. I only have 300 items, within 4 days I had £50.00 fee's yet now sales. A real cashgrab. Had to get ebay involved who said it is set up by an outside agency, WHAT? Had to cancel loads of listings and start them over so that I could use only promoted by %.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes the pay by click promotions can cost you a lot of money.

  • @MichelleRenna
    @MichelleRenna 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    University Boor Fair at Newcastle Uni, early bird this Friday 15th from 4pm. Usually pretty good and very cheap.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We saw that one advertised but we can't make that one this week sadly. If it had been early morning it might have been doable but the 4-8pm time slot is hard on that particular day.

    • @dianaeden6607
      @dianaeden6607 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That was very kind of you to share 😊

  • @ruckus420
    @ruckus420 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hey mel. i print my international orders using the label printer. I press cmd+shift+4 on my mac, trace out the international label which saves an image copy to the computer, then I open it and just print it on a normal label, making sure I select 'fit to page' or whatever. The label is small but it still works.

  • @TheNinjaPicker
    @TheNinjaPicker 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good point, if I offer 3% promotion and then 10% off for watchers it doesnt take long to eat up profits.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep! It all adds up on top of the regular eBay fees

  • @AR-fb6lw
    @AR-fb6lw 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Fabulous job! Educational and Fun at the same time!

  • @Birdknowsbest
    @Birdknowsbest 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have never used promoted listings and my sales have been higher year over year the last 6 years.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wow that’s interesting and great! I feel like once you start using them they punish you when you stop or drop them.

    • @Birdknowsbest
      @Birdknowsbest 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout I have heard that from many resellers which has been one of the reasons I have been hesitant to implement the.

  • @tdsportscards
    @tdsportscards 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I never do the eBay suggested ad rate... it's ludicrous

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sometimes it's high. We saw books the other day with recommended rates of over 12% which is higher then normal

    • @tdsportscards
      @tdsportscards 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout ya, that's crazy...their pushing for 25% of sales at that point

  • @bumpasaurus487
    @bumpasaurus487 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just saw you on the commonwealth video from 6 months ago, where u got the little US flag, came directly to give u a follow. Can’t wait to see what it’s like picking down under 👍🙏

  • @tamichaffee932
    @tamichaffee932 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Lol... it's so much fun to annoy our men 😂 I love it!

  • @Mrs-Resell
    @Mrs-Resell 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for that tip about those SKU numbers Mel! that is so cheap too!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes they were very cool. I noticed there is a roll 0-2000 for $8.98AU

  • @blackgoddessreviews3372
    @blackgoddessreviews3372 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    30:56 Hey, I also take meds that cause dry mouth. Sometimes it feels like I could drink a river and it wouldn’t help. If it’s bothering you and you’re going to be taking the meds for a while I’d recommend Biotene dry mouth relief spray. It should be available at any local chemist.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much!! The dry mouth is the worst!

    • @tracygarrett3952
      @tracygarrett3952 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes! I use the Biotene oral rinse. Love it!!

  • @ababab589
    @ababab589 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    ebay copying google ad words... bids get higher on popular word types

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep, the bidding wars begin

  • @tinawiththelakeexchange2093
    @tinawiththelakeexchange2093 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am certainly in the minority I do not promote or buy ads, but make daily sales. That being said this is just supplemental income as we are retired. Totally agree eBay profits are down so they want more money from sellers versus attracting more buyers!

  • @chrisroberts5562
    @chrisroberts5562 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I'm sure this will be a daft question but with the amount you and Thom sell can't you get the postal service to come to you and collect your parcels?

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We could but we like the break in the day it gives. We like to go get a coffee, catch up with each other and Thom likes to stop in at the local op shop daily after dropping h the post. Thom also sources a lot online so he has incoming mail daily to collect from the PO Box and has returns coming in to collect.

    • @chrisroberts5562
      @chrisroberts5562 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I guessed there would be a good reason. :)

  • @countrabricksbuildcraze8916
    @countrabricksbuildcraze8916 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi. Tom. 😊Hay mel 😊 have you great week. Back to Monday .hope Tom s got his cd buffer cleaner s thing happening. Now. Was so cool. Finding out how he youst to collect Graff art magazine s I'm of to PBS radio Hip Hop show live for Ronan the Irish guy that s been running it 20 years Sint rapper bias b graffer an Pegz from Frankston and reason rapper school teacher from Frankston was doing the show it revolva upstairs Chapple street it's going to be great night an to get outta the house .😊

  • @user-iu4bq2dk1t
    @user-iu4bq2dk1t 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good video! I agree eBay is always finding ways to take more money from the sellers. I

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It definitely feels more and more like that with every new promotion they add

  • @wendyriddell5529
    @wendyriddell5529 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I agree i gave it a small im not gonna do it as ebay take so much in fees already

  • @melissabarker2128
    @melissabarker2128 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hey Mel, this may sound kind of picky but wouldn't it be better to put a trash back in your trash cans so that you don't have to lift that entire can to the dumpster? All you would have to do is tie up the bag in the can and lift it out and throw it in the dumpster. Just trying to think of ways to help you be for efficient!

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I could but it just adds more plastic to landfill. Because I don’t have any food scraps or anything the bins don’t get dirty as such. I just had a busy week prior and was caught up. I don’t normally leave them that long overflowing. I just had other priorities the couple weeks before as I was under the pump doing a lot of photography and other tasks.

  • @ArtJourneyUK
    @ArtJourneyUK 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Seems the same as paying Google for targeted ads. I used to advertise on Google for specific stock that I had the most of (often overstocks)

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes. Similar. But we have to pay to advertise our store on the eBay website that we already pay for lol

  • @hermosafish
    @hermosafish 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I quit dealing with that scumbag company 15 years ago.

    • @ReapingTheHarvest
      @ReapingTheHarvest 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Who do you prefer?

    • @hermosafish
      @hermosafish 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ReapingTheHarvest I don't do any significant business online. I do as much local independent as possible. I'm through supporting any corporation I can avoid supporting

  • @Panzer-xi5uj
    @Panzer-xi5uj 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks Mel 😊 It Does Seem Like EBay Just Takes Takes Takes From Resellers 🙈 Also Strange How GSP Is Not Available In Australia

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No GSP options for us. They seem to be taking more lately.

  • @Adam-Adamson
    @Adam-Adamson 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Its seems like eBay decided to take more from the sellers after the pandemic either because sales are lower or they can't bring in new buyers to raise revenue. I do promoted listings standard at 3% and that's it, I'm happy to give eBay 15% but I'm not going to fill my time with coupons and all the other stuff they want sellers todo.
    I tired the promoted listing advanced got a lot of clicks but not a lot of conversion was too difficult and expensive to manage I decided I wouldn't play eBays game and I'll live with the concequences.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I do get more sales when I use promoted listings so I account for those but it’s everything on top of the promoted listings and the regular fees that keeps adding up.

  • @countrabricksbuildcraze8916
    @countrabricksbuildcraze8916 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just did the same. With the price on a speed champion Lego set I dropped the price to $20 but forgot to chandge it back to $28 $30 ish 😅 some one replyed thinking thay geting a Bargen but no I only had it for that price for 2 days sale but chandged it back .as I got got to .but no one had replyed in weeks .oh well 😊

  • @the_lost_realms7426
    @the_lost_realms7426 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    When will it stop? Never, it used to be 5% fees

  • @rinachia4298
    @rinachia4298 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I stopped selling on eBay a year ago and I don't miss it one bit, and it's done wonders for my mental health. I refuse to give any more $$ over to their greedy policies. Good on you for persisting but it's not for me.

  • @josh_graff
    @josh_graff 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Did you just say 30 for a time life old west book? The complete 54 volume set sells for like $150 on eBay US. We need to fill up a whole container of them and send them to Australia.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes!!! Send them my way! I generally get $25-$30 per book on those ones.

    • @valleystreasurehunter
      @valleystreasurehunter 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      The Aus book prices seem crazy high compared to here in the UK

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@valleystreasurehunter We have less competition here as Amazon isn't as big in Australia and we don't have big media buyers like you do with World of Books or Music Magpie etc

  • @Green_House
    @Green_House 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Who designed a mouse that can't be used whilst charging? Oh well, they must know what's BEST for you ! ! !

  • @moniquedonohue9046
    @moniquedonohue9046 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Where’s your little trolley ? It would make it so much easier to pick 😊

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It’s hard to use as the shelves are narrow and when the books slightly stick off the edges it gets caught. When I move warehouse I’ll make my new aisles wider to accommodate a trolley

  • @tracygarrett3952
    @tracygarrett3952 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Can we talk about the elephant in the room? Mel, why didn't you represent Australia in the breakdaning category??? The girl got zero points. ZERO! Was she really the best they could send?

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@tracygarrett3952 she’s definitely a topic of conversation here within Australia especially with the controversy that her husband was on the panel of judges
      who chose and he is the coach. I suspect an internal enquiry will have to be done to find out what went on to allow her to compete.

    • @tracygarrett3952
      @tracygarrett3952 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout Wow! I hadn't heard about that controversy with the husband. I'll tell you someone I absolutely loved, and that was Oceana Mackenzie, the Aussie rock climber! I discovered a new sport to fall in love with and Oceana was one of my favorites with that big grin on her face, obviously loving every minute of her participation in the games😀

  • @shelleyocallaghan6260
    @shelleyocallaghan6260 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Another cool vid! Totally agree with the ebay promotion offers. If it was covered by ebay, fair enuf, but it isn't. Seems like a very odd campaign to me. Maybe they've caught out a few people and made some extra cash???? That's the sort of offer it feels like - a bit of a scam. Maybe I don't understand it properly, but that what it feels like to me.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s like paying to advertise our stores on the platform we already pay for. Feels like eBay profits are down and it’s a cash grab to get sellers to pay more

  • @janet5787
    @janet5787 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Cancelled all my promos and not seen a drop in sales (still rubbish),Ebay reported increase in profits but its not from sales! Like you tired of Ebay taking more and more of our ever decreasing profits, wouldnt mind if it actually increased sales but Im not seeing it.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I do see jumps in sales with promoted listings but it’s a balance of finding the right % amount to suit my store without paying more then I need to.

  • @christineryan291
    @christineryan291 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    If I saw that banner I would assume the search results under it belonged to the banner. I dont think I would instinctively click on the banner itself. Bit of a poor design really

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes and a lot of white dead space on that banner also

  • @tdsportscards
    @tdsportscards 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I used to have a few of those time life books... I know one was Cowboys

  • @mrststreasures9628
    @mrststreasures9628 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Water 💦 yup. David has to up his water too - meds too. You got this! You do seem more focused!!

  • @TheJoshGalt
    @TheJoshGalt 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    More fees and costs for less visibility.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      All these 5, 10 or 20% discounts on different promotions plus daily budgets for clicks on offsite ads and banners sure add up.

  • @innacaro243
    @innacaro243 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm only doing coupons, paying for other campaigns I just can't afford!!! Could you please mention the microphone you use. It sounds very clear and nice 👍

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you. I’m currently using the DJi2 wireless microphone that attaches to my phone. The
      Microphone is under my jumper so you can’t see it.

    • @innacaro243
      @innacaro243 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout thanks 😊

  • @lauraregan2778
    @lauraregan2778 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the content of this video, agree 100% . avid reader and would love to look through your store and purchase some books, but could not find the link, can you help me . I live in USA

  • @Birdknowsbest
    @Birdknowsbest 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The fact that you can't use the apple mouse while using it makes it the one of the worse designed apple products of all time.

  • @chanelridings7092
    @chanelridings7092 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your you tube! my husband and i live in the US and building an E Bay Barn. we are going to live upstairs and have our Ebay "warehouse" I like your set up. What is the measurements of your warehouse and where did you get your shipping station. Thank you

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think its about 5.5 meters x 11 meters in size but not sure how that converts to US. My shipping station is a bench with a shelf behind it that is use to hold the mailers and both are from Bunnings in Australia

  • @misslashayresells3853
    @misslashayresells3853 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Unfortunately Mel, it doesn't stop anytime soon as this is eBay's strategy. They've said it loud and clear in the earnings calls.

  • @Nana_Tink
    @Nana_Tink 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Never ends for sure. Now I need a nap watching you😊❤

  • @mediapicker2205
    @mediapicker2205 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Of course it's a cash grab! For us media sellers, these promotions generally are pointless. I believe these are more useful for items in demand such as collectibles, etc. It would push the listing up a little though, but for the hard to find CDs that I sell, if a person wants it, they'll find it. My listing is priced in the lower third of the market based on condition and I run sales constantly. Will they pick mine? Maybe, maybe not! The CDs I have listed will eventually sell. I know my items, generally speaking are long term and I'm fine with that and keeping a little more money.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Media can have a longer sell thru rate and we often require higher volume stores. We do have a lot of competition on saturated items and compete on price a lot and generally need higher volume stores which can then require larger storage spaces. I do find without promoted listings my store sales suffer and it is because a lot of the items are saturated mass market books and we need to have our listings shown as close to the top as possible.

    • @mediapicker2205
      @mediapicker2205 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout Yeah, I do the regular promoted on all my listings to give them at least some exposure and am always running some sort of sale. The common stuff is pretty saturated and usually aren't worth much individually to list, so I group them in lots by artist or genre. With me wanting to eventually do this full time, I know I need a lot of listings. I'm shooting for about 7000 to start and will increase from there.

  • @DaveRepairs
    @DaveRepairs 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Oh I had to stop at 12:46 - good so far and it’s a hot summer here

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Getting s little warmer here in the day now. Not as icy cold as it was a couple weeks ago.

    • @DaveRepairs
      @DaveRepairs 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout found it on my work computer - now at 17:23

  • @happychap8457
    @happychap8457 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    i just want ebay to show the best match item to customers. i want this as a customer too. i hate all the silly extra charges and offers.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes. Best match rather than highest promoted rate.

  • @lightbarssirensaustralia
    @lightbarssirensaustralia 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its all about EBAY and its shareholders....all they care about is PROFIT into their pockets NOT yours.

  • @Green_House
    @Green_House 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Temu minimum order $40! 👎
    Not happy. 😠 😡 🤬

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I ordered a few other things at once so don’t know if I had to pay a minimum.

  • @stephleephoto
    @stephleephoto 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You need to get yourself a phone lanyard! To stop loosing your phone. 😊

  • @alittlebluebird9393
    @alittlebluebird9393 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I looked at that promoted per coupon... holy poo... that was a mess !!!

  • @jenniferolson3695
    @jenniferolson3695 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a cordless mouse that takes batteries. Much better

  • @Darkwingdave5
    @Darkwingdave5 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is that a GPS on Thom's left? Great information as always.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s an old GPS but he uses the one on his phone.

  • @deanv4431
    @deanv4431 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    eBay is horrible.

  • @lorigoedert
    @lorigoedert 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video!! ❤

  • @twiddler5593
    @twiddler5593 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mel, you should try Act lozenges for dry mouth. They're great.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you I’ll look for them!

  • @happychap8457
    @happychap8457 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    bloody stupid mouse design by apple. if the previous, AA powered, mouse works with your system its worth getting one even as a back up when charging the silly mouse you have now.

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Agree. Or at least have the option for both

  • @viv6850
    @viv6850 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    36:23 how do you make the wrapping look so easy!!😂 i keep dropping books 🤦‍♀️

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve done it 1000 times lol

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Maybe 10,000 lol

    • @viv6850
      @viv6850 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout lol! I'm sure it would 10000 by now at least! I have one full shelf now of just books, branching out from dvds 😬 bit of a learning curve ❤ thanks for your vids!!!

  • @darlynmcintosh5417
    @darlynmcintosh5417 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    U need some smart wool socks. I hate cold feet

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cold feet make my whole body cold

    • @Ingrid.Taylor
      @Ingrid.Taylor 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnouttry looking for heatlocker socks. They are AMAZING AND CHEAP!!

  • @JennyinGero
    @JennyinGero 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Mel - I can’t believe people offer such low prices in their offers. I feel like you have a price for a reason and that’s the price. That would drive me nuts to have to counter offer all the time. To me, the price is the price!
    I really need to get started with selling my lifetime hoard of books (to save my poor kids and grandkids doing it when I’m gone - a bit like the Swedish Death Cleanse!!) but I have just had another foot op which has set me back to just watching You Tube videos, which I love, but seeing all the offers come in and then watching you have to respond turns me off reselling!! A bit like having to deal with annoying parents as a teacher!! There’s always bad bits of any job I guess and that would be mine!! [What’s your bad bit of reselling?]
    Thanks again for showing us the real side of reselling; it’s great to see you back Mel and see the books go out - from Jen the Bibliophile xx 🌷🙌🏾🌻📚📖

    • @gerty9250
      @gerty9250 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's up to you if you let people send offers. I don't have it turned on in my store as it would drive me nuts lol.

  • @alittlebluebird9393
    @alittlebluebird9393 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For the dry mouth a gum or mint.

  • @tinakerr2300
    @tinakerr2300 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video

  • @mikemarkuson
    @mikemarkuson 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hey Mel, How many books do you have?

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s hard to know. I have over 6k listings but I have many in bundles so the quantity varies

    • @mikemarkuson
      @mikemarkuson 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout wow! Over 6k is impressive! Are they all on ebay or Amazon as well? Any at Amazon warehouses FBA?
      WHAT is your ebay store?

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@mikemarkuson I only sell on eBay, Amazon isn't as big here in Australia and my time is better spent focusing just on eBay at this stage. All my books are in this warehouse but I am moving to a bigger one soon so stay tuned for those videos when it happens!

    • @mikemarkuson
      @mikemarkuson 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout - How can we find your store on ebay?

  • @maryannsouth4718
    @maryannsouth4718 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    101 F here.

  • @Amanda-um9ds
    @Amanda-um9ds 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi beautiful lady, my wooden shelves went mouldy under the bottom level. Be careful, check them please..............

    • @backfromburnout
      @backfromburnout  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Oh really! Each time I have moved I have never seen that but when I move warehouses again soon I will check for that.

    • @Amanda-um9ds
      @Amanda-um9ds 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@backfromburnout take care