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almasty, Thanks. That didn’t work using the link provided, but by doing a search for the topic and then clicking that link, it worked.
I don’t have a subscription to WSJ….sounds like an interesting article though…
I’ve done it, but haven’t made a practice of it, for a few reasons:
1. Already have a lifetime’s worth of stuff to list, and real world sourcing brings in plenty.
2. As mentioned above, even when shipping price is reasonable, the combination of item price and shipping price (and now sales tax)can cut to deeply into the margins
3. Sellers who don’t know how to price often don’t know how to package securely either. So I’m leery of fragile items in particular.
Still, there’s definitely money to be made buying on ebay, etsy etc for online resale.
almasty, One thing I’ve noticed is that they’ll give “shout outs” to other YouTubers, and often have them as Guests on their shows….all of this cross-pollination, so to speak, helps them build their audience. It can start to get a little cliquish/cultish; I’ve seen some videos that are basically nothing but drama about a competing YouTuber being mean or whatever.
I think with many people, you don’t have to scratch too deep to get to their inner insecure, cliquish High Schooler, and I think the Internet brings this out in some people more than others.
One reason this is my “safe space” LOL…..reasonable people having reasonable discussions, offering useful information. A lot of YouTube channels do have some good information, but it sometimes feeling like I’m panning for gold to find it
12/17/2019 at 10:58 am in reply to: Ebay Returns -“Changed My Mind Option” on items that are set for no returns? #71792Not 100% certain, but I don’t think this is new. ebay has long had sellers with “no return” policies who do want the ability to decide on a case by case basis. In other words, they want to say “no returns”, but if someone requests to return an item, they might just accept it. I’m guessing that’s the idea here. The buyer can ASK, and you, as a seller, have the choice to stick with your stated policy, or to make an exception.The rule, I think, is designed to give the seller some flexibility.
I haven’t really watched this guy’s videos, so won’t comment. But on the larger subject of the YouTube Reseller Videos in general: I still watch some here and there, but for the most part, I think the sheer number of resellers vying for my attention has numbed me….that and the fact that so much of what they tell me could be condensed into a few paragraphs rather than an hour long video.
Than too, I’m increasingly uneasy…maybe just cause I’m old… about the general blurring that is going on between real life and the online world.
Hi bingodate.
Smart move, buying auto manuals etc in Michigan. I think many sellers overlook their home areas strengths when it comes to sourcing. Of course, gradually expanding into other fields will help you grow your business too….
They’ve definitely said they have expanded it to include not just watchers, but also people with the item in their cart (even if it isn’t on their watch list). I have heard that they will send a notice of a discount to someone they deem interested, which could include someone who simply looked at the item….I’m pretty sure they do that with markdowns, but haven’t heard confirmation that they are doing it with the Seller Initiated Offers. as Jay says, if they are doing that, I hope they don’t get too spammy with it.
fireguy2, Just one word of caution: I believe ebay has said in the past that the condition field should be used ONLY for condition….no extraneous notes. Never heard of anyone being penalized for doing what you are suggesting, but I’d be a little cautious. Also, I think another thing ebay has said is that when there is an INAD and condition is an issue, ebay looks at the condition field, not the condition in the description (which is why I make sure my conditions are identical, in the condition field and the description field.)
I don’t know about Facebook Marketplace itself, but many of the Category type Facebook Buy Sell groups depend on people shipping. A typical rule is buyers must pay with PayPal and Sellers and buyers must provide zip codes when coming to terms….
I haven’t used this much, but I did sell a pair of vintage Salt and Pepper shakers. Gave the buyer a good deal on the price, and after she received them she asked for a partial refund on the shipping, so consider that some buyers will do that sort of thing….
Great video! And I agree with Jay…it’s nice to see an emphasis on the TRUE value of what we scavengers do, rather than on the money.
Cancel and relist, move on. BTW, if I remember correctly, Griff hinted recently that Immediate Pay with Best Offers could be one of the things coming to Managed Payments next year…..
Jay,
Pretty sure next on the agenda is divest the Classifieds business. I suspect the decision to sell the Classifieds business has already been made, the question is: sell the whole shebang, or break it up and sell the pieces? Once they’ve accomplished that….there are really only two possibilities as I see it: 1. (Unlikely, but we can hope) Actually make the promised effort to revitalize the Marketplace business
2. As you note, suck out the cash and sell it off. At which point we have to hope whoever buys it does something positive with it.In my experience, it’s not unusual for thrift stores, antique shops, etc, to have a policy of “no tag, no purchase”. Some will re-price on the spot, others will insist that the item go back into the pricing queue.
You probably just got unlucky….District Manager wanted to show some authority. I’ve had items re-priced on the spot at shops that have the no tag, no sale rule…but that’s always been a clerk who recognizes me as a regular.
Thing is, you didn’t buy it at $43, but someone else might, and the DM will crow about that for days if it happens
11/20/2019 at 7:57 pm in reply to: Interview with eBay Exec, Behind Pay Wall Anyone Have Access? #70897Timo, Actually, I don’t think you are missing anything….I think she really IS acknowledging how amazing it is that ebay sellers DO come together—in places like this forum, or Facebook Groups, or local ebay Meet-Ups etc…and people DO help each other, and really do try to answer each other’s questions, and so forth.
So, I don’t think she’s saying ebay staff and management deserve credit for places like Scavenger Life or similar groups ….I think she’s saying it’s one of the great things that just naturally arises from the platform….that so many people, nominally competitors, are so often willing to help each other.
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