My year of reselling can't end like THIS!
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- My year of reselling can't end like THIS!
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Hi! My name is Mel (aka) Back from Burnout! And if you’re a reseller wanting to learn how to sell on eBay and how I run a successful eBay business selling second hand items from the thrift store then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! On this channel, I upload 1-2 videos a week surrounding topics such as tips for selling on eBay and how to make money selling stuff on eBay. I help you get a better understanding of what it's like being a full time eBay reseller and I'll show you what I do all day as a eBay reseller in my weekly reselling vlogs. And I basically answer any and all questions any eBay resellers may have who are looking to grow their eBay business!
7:35 Two tricks for resetting your brain when you completely lose track of where you are:
1. Walk out of the room, walk back through the doorway and reassess your view of what needs accomplished with a big picture view. Humans have a brain connection with thresholds for some reason. You can lost your thoughts or regain them this way.
2. If you're a list writer go back to your list, review and make revisions if necessary. It does a similar thing as the threshold method of reassessing your big picture view, but on paper.
Love this. Great tips. Thank you.
Oh good god.. A bookworm would have a blast on the floor.
So many books!!!
Wow, storage is really expensive 😳😕! For $170/ month we rent a 8 x 8 x 20 foot sea container. We have 6 of theme at a storage facility. Our 4 car garage is full of inventory, which we are working on depleting by selling wholesale. Then we will work on the containers in the spring when the snow is gone... We are building addition to our house and another garage to add 2500 sq ft of space for our business... Looking forward to reducing our containers from 6 to 1 by October 2023... it's a hectic journey but it's fun! We love the freedom of not punching a card for a job! We both love what we do! My wife and I! 😆 Have a very merry Christmas 🎅🎄! Joe Bee 🐝 from 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦 Canada!
It’s so expensive where I live which makes it really hard. This is a temporary solution for now to give me some breathing room but I’ll be reassessing in the new year some solutions
@@backfromburnout If there is a container storage facility near you, might be cheaper and more space... You are doing a great job and thank you for sharing your story! It's intriguing how others are reselling and running their business! I enjoy watching your videos 📹 and am learning too!
Hi Mel, not only was your 'Estate Haul' videos entertaining; they had some great tips. Found a nesting chook glass figurine and sold it for $100. You featured a pottery hen and nest some time ago. Coffee coming your way. Thank you.
Newbie from Canada here🇨🇦. I just listed my first book a few days ago📗. Mind you, I only have 5 items listed on eBay right now, but one has to start somewhere.
As I full time book seller I can relate. I hate when my office looks like this but its it happens now and then. I just visualize each book being a $20 bill and then it makes me realize I made a good decision to acquire the books.. Cant pass up good sources. We always think we are going to run out of books to list, but we never will.
Mel, you’ve done a great job building your business. It looks like you’ve outgrown your current space and being a one person operation.
Yes you may be correct. Lots of plans being considered at the moment x
when are you gonna make more videos of you pulling order i really enjoy seeing what sold for you
Oh my goodness, I just showed my mess in the video I recorded today. My viewers can only see the clean shelves from my waist up, I showed them the reality of my floor space because I’ve been so crazy busy with holiday sales and shipping and trying to make sure I do Christmas shopping for my own family, but yes, hopefully I’ll get my space cleaned up in the next couple days. You’ve inspired me to do it now instead of waiting after the holidays 😊
Always fun to watch you in action Mel 👍
The amount of weight those shelves hold is *impressive*
*well done Mel*
I've been trying to do some cleaning and organizing as well, sometimes it's overwhelming but always worth it in the end.
Once it’s done you always feel so much better!
Mel! Your sunny disposition overshadows all of your recent struggles, at least from our side. Don’t be too hard on yourself, we’ve all been there at one time or another!
It’s been a tough year and 2023 won’t be easy but I’ll be fighting x
@@backfromburnout I have to say, I’ve been in the same boat, but we’re still here, and to your point, a new year will be just what’s needed! Many blessings to you & fam!🌟
I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets themselves in a mess 😅
It’s a constant battle! And when time poor they just get dumped to deal with later but then when it accumulates it’s overwhelming again. A vicious circle!
Beware of the storage unit!
My books are tumbling too! I literally have over 20,000 books in my death pile. I am disabled, so if I list 5 books a day, I'm doing good. So even if I didn't buy any more books, it would take me 11 YEARS to list everything. I try to bundle lots of large print Westerns or other lots, but then I find my disabled self trying to lift and carry a 20-30 lb box to the post office.......sigh.
But I LOVE it! 😝 I only have 273 books listed at the moment, but there's always tomorrow.
You got so much done! I'm impressed!
Growth = Success!! Hope you can get your stuff organized and ready to go next year. I got excited I made my 1st $100 book sale this weekend. You got me motivated to post books, thank you!
Woo hoo that’s amazing! A $100 book sale is awesome! Bring on 2023!
I think it's the time of year for it. One year in & my loungeroom that holds my stock is at capacity at current configuration so have a list with about 20 points to do to make the changes necessary to get more storage & keep things tidy & ease processes. I can really relate to the bags everywhere. I suddenly have no bags left because every one is filled with new unlisted dvds, books or clothes & shoes. Here's to cleaning up our spaces & cleaning up with sales in 2023. Merry Christmas Mel!
You can do this Mel, thank you for taking the time for a video.
Thanks for watching x
Wow, I could never do what you're doing I would go insane! You are a stronger woman than I am I will tell you that!
Sometimes it’s a grind. It’s just because the space is so full at the moment that it makes it harder
It's May now, and I've been out for medical stuff, but before I reopen, that eBay room is going to be clean as will my living room! I have 3 1/2 weeks yo do it using one hand and a gal who loves organizing! It will feel so good!
That’s too much. Sell off inventory that doesn’t sell. Or donate it. I’m sure they are all valuable. But you have to take into account your time spent. 💕💕🌲🎄⛄️
Wow Mel. Some people get snowed in with snow but you do it with books lol. You will get through them slowly but surely. Good idea about the storage unit to tide you over until it gets a more managable size. Great to see you again. Missed your smiling face. Sending all my best wishes for Christmas and New Year to you and all your family. From sunny but a bit chilly Spain xxxxxxx
Thank you beautiful Joan x
I felt real joy seeing light shine through your aisle after your pickup 😊
Thanks Jon, it’s nice to be able to walk through again. It makes such a difference
I use metal wire Metro Shelving with castors to unload my car and place items in my presorting area. I have many many tall full size shelves for my listed inventory. All full sized and on wheels. In my way....move....need to pull items behind one rack...just roll the rack to left....Racks that move will double your storage capacity.
Storage Answer: New granny flat next door, you know you want to. 😆Merry Xmas!
These might be redundant, as I have not read any of the comments below. 1) Here in the States, if one is moving house, the moving companies will drop off a 'pod' for you to fill. They will pick it up and bring it to your new destination. This might be a consideration if you are looking for some temporary storage on your property. It might be cheaper than a storage unit as well. 2) Consider hiring someone to help for a limited number of hours each week. You could then spend time doing your more profitable work while the 'employee' can do the less profitable 'grunt' work. You would probably make enough extra money using another set of hands to easily pay that person and maybe even make an additional profit. Doing everything ourselves becomes more difficult to do as we age....
Yes. I think hiring someone next year will definitely be on the cards.
Those pods are available here in Oz too. I have seen them around the streets in Sydney.
I’m a part-time reseller as I’m fairly new and still learning and have just started working for a person with a full-time business like you Mel. It works out great because I need a “wage” and I get to learn plus I’m already clearing out the backlog for my boss.
As always, thanks for great content!
Happy new year give us some stats to motivate us for the new year. How many items in your store, how many listings daily and do u list daily.
I literally have a hoarders path throghout my basement and garage. currently have to step over things in three places.
Merry Christmas and God bless you Mel and your family in 2023!! Peace and prayers are sent from Oregon USA to you!
Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones also xx
Love you Mel, bring on 2023!!! xx
You got this Mel !! You know what you want and though it looks messy now you will get it all sorted out.
Thank you. So many plans of action in my head it’s just working out ways to make it all happen x
From Chicago Illinois USA Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!!! We appreciate you so much!!
Ooh I love a new year too! I’ve been getting my workspace tidied up today too, hoping to hit the ground running in January! Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄
Yes!!! Starting a new year fresh and clean is the best thing one can do in business!
That’s crazy for your storage unit! I pay $40 US (about $57 Australian) for my 10 foot by 10 foot. But I live in a small rural town that keeps the price lower than a bigger city.
love your ability to keep it real thank you for sharing
Blimey Mel 😮That’s a ton of Books 😮well done on the tidy up operation 😊
I have a lot going on at the moment and books coming in regularly. It’s good but also tricky to navigate as a solo operation
@@backfromburnout I take my hat off to you Mel 👏👏👏👏
Like you say, you are putting things in place for 2023!! You are learning from your past 4 years eBay experience growing learning and developing and making plans for your business, go smash it and keep the content coming!! All the best for 2023!!
Thank you.
Good to see u back
Nice Video Mel. Got through my Death Pile of Books this week (I had 4 Tonnes I bought in September) Now trying to get the rest of my death pile listed before 2023. New Year New Stock!
Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing this. Really love your channel.
Hi Mel Happy New Year. I pray that things are going well for you and your family in the new year. That y’all are all healthy and well and are receiving blessings upon blessings.
Girl! You have a lot of work to do. You have all that money in the shed!
Good for you , hope the hip is feeling better 😃
It’s getting much better since I’ve changed my entire diet and walking an hour daily x
@@backfromburnout this would make a good video Mel. Re diet and walking for health issues.
Yes! Been doing the same reorganizing my whole office and inventory system. Also selling last of the large items, donating slow sellers and starting year off fresh! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Mel
Happy New Mel!!! Great to see you again I’ve missed your on here. Oh, Mel I’m having an anxiety attack I’ve been given some 500 mostly all cookbooks and I’m freaking out. How do I list, put them together eat. worse yet where do I put them?! I don’t even have shelves. Why don’t you live near me!!! 😂 someone mentioned a storage pod I might just look into one. I had some big goals for 2023 just wasn’t quite ready for all these books just couldn’t pass up so many free books. Good luck and many blessings Mel❤
Thanks for the motivation push! Could yoiu share more about 'scanning the books in' and pricing them when you have a moment? I'd love to know that step.
Missing you and hoping all is well
Your sales are gunna go CraZy when you get listing! What a great way to start the new year. Can't wait for your new projects.
Wow, you did great!
It’s a constant battle lol
At least CDs dont have the storage space requirements of books, often cheaper to source and cheaper to ship
I'm sure you'll resolve the "frazzled mess" LOL and get everything straight, fresh and ready for the new year! Let's make 2023 a good one !!
Dang! When it gets like this it's a sign to stop sourcing and prioritize listing what you have. If you still source which of course you will, only grab the high value finds. With the amount you have it might be better to ship most of them to amazon and let them store and sell it for you.
Wow! Amazing mess and an amazing job getting things straight enough to get down to work. I'm sorry I missed a few of your recent videos. I've been busy myself with my own mess (very minor compared to yours, but wearing on me nonetheless). Good work today and best of luck in the final weeks of 2022. I'll look forward to seeing you surge ahead in 2023. Merry Christmas!
Hi Dave, hope everything is okay for you. 2022 has been a hard year but 2023 I’m coming back stronger x
Oh dear Mel.
If you rented the 9 x 9 storage space for one year, it would be over 4K for the year. Consider re-designing the layout of the wall the photography station is on. I think there might be some wasted space going on the length of the room there. Everything should be from the floor up to take advantage of every inch of space you have, keeping in mind the computer desk and the photography station, which might end up looking different, but still functional, practical, and just as good or better than it currently is. The packing station also has additional wall space wasted. As your business grows, you're forced to reimagine your space multiple times.
A CZcamsr I follow hired three different people from FIVER, at three different price points, to come up with 3D images of landscaping ideas for the front of her house. You're only hiring them for their ideas that you may or may not implement. Finally Mel, you know this has happened repeatedly and will continue to happen (not counting renting a storage space), so the first thing should be reimagining your shed, getting other ideas, and seeing if there is anything at all you can do to make more room. What about building the shed UP if you can't go wide? A second floor, not something you get on a ladder to reach! I hate to see you having to go to a shed, even if it's close by :(
I am strategising some plans for next year with space. I’ll talk more about that in the new year x
@@backfromburnout Awesome! Remove stress, save money, enjoy your business more! Goals!!
No Mel. NO! I wish I was there to help you sort it all out. I know it must be so overwhelming. Just remember you are amazing and you got this!
my room small ,there is no storage local to as the one we had ,had a big fire luckily i didnt put anything over there , i am just trying to work with what i have ,not sure how i am going to increase my listings to reach the goal i want , i am just doing the car park analogy that tech uses ,i have to get this stock in and out as many times as i can
Yes I need to get my sell thru up to keep them moving. Time to open the firehose!
@@backfromburnout it would be interesting for you to work out what sells for more profit and qtr , singles vs bundles then you could pick up more of that ,example if you sold 100 single books for $20 each vs 10 bundles at $100 each ,then its worth going to the single market
Something inside me wanted to quickly pull the bottom book out of each stack out, so that they would fall down again.
Ba ha ha ha ha. That’s like when I have to pick a book that’s sold and it always seems to be at the bottom of the stack lol
Oh my, I need to put some Bailey's in my coffee just watching you work! I am exhausted 😃 Go get'em Mel!
My storage is 10x12 climate control for $250mo. I thought mine was expensive..
It’s ridiculous where I live. This is only a temporary solution but something I needed for now while I work stuff out for future growth x
Looks so much better mel well done! You always inspire me to go get my stuff organised! I'm trying to get rid of my storage unit this next month or so but no idea where its going to go 🤣
Mel! I’m doing the same only with clothing. This week has been frazzled also. Looking forward to the New Year and crushing those goals! Full speed ahead! Happy Holidays! 🎉
I'm glad you were able to find some sort of order to your chaos! I am 8 months pregnant and trying to figure out what is best for me in the next few months with the last month of pregnancy and the first few months of a newborn (plus a 2yo and 5yo). I'd like to try to keep up some kind of side income, but I am not sure I'll be able to source with a newborn and the listings may become a challenge as well. We'll see how things go...
I think with a newborn it’s so important to enjoy that special time and not stress too much about how much work you will do. Keep side hustling enjoyable during that period and have no expectations on yourself. You will have good days and bad days. Take each day as it comes and enjoy every moment. Having other small children on top is a lot of work (I found adding my third child was definitely the hardest to juggle everything at once even though he was an easy baby). Congratulations and enjoy this special time with your little ones xxx Reselling will always be there waiting x
So many books Mel haha....you work so hard and getting the space organised for 2023 is definitely a great plan. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and New Year xx
Thank you Gaye. I’m consumed with books!
Great video,love ya Mel!
😀😀☺☺😃😃 books books and more books :) great job cleaning it up i know it can be overwhelming
It’s just amazing how quickly it gets on top of you!
I don't know, Mel; maybe have a rest over the Christmas period - don't burn yourself out ❗☝🏼
I’m in the exact same position Mel! Can’t say no to anything 😂
Looking a bit more like our storage areas. Just as you think you're about to get on top of it - someone phones you up with 10 x pallets of books then another person with a house clearout - come and take all our books. Aaaaargh
It’s crazy how it just keeps coming. There is barely a dry spell when selling books. I need a clone of myself to help get them all listed!
Instead of going the storage unit route. Could you instead maybe pick up a canopy shelter (or whatever it's called) in your backyard and stick some tables/shelves in that? Would be a temporary solution you can pull out from time to time when the need arises for times like you're having now.
Wishing you and the family a great Christmas Mel! It's been a blast watching you this year and I must say I am looking forward to seeing what next year holds for you x
Thank you Tammy, next year will be a big one.
Merry Christmas Mel from Upstate New York!
Thank you and merry Christmas to you also xx
Hi Mel ...I definitely think you should look into hiring someone to help you out that can help you get ahead and focus what you really want to do. It's too bad that you can't get your family help out more too as a family business. If you can afford it have you considered budling a new addition to your house that could be built to what you need instead of just a shed for your business? You could then build shelves right into the walls as well/
Merry Christmas Mel and family! Thank you for a year of entertainment and helpful tips, I'm trying to start the new year in less of a mess also. Your doing great! Look forward to all you have planned for next year. ✌️
I think the walk through discouraged me from pursuing book selling a tad
Thanks Mel, Happy Xmas to you and your family. My goals 😂 starting today to clear out my pile of books, buy some more shelves and then restack. I now have a space to dump them so I can organise them. Glad you are on top of it.
Hey Mel, would it be cheaper to buy a second hand caravan than pay for a storage unit. Thats if you have somewhere to keep it 😊.
I would worry that it would heat up too much in summer and distort all the books. I base this on the fact that when I leave books in the car in summer, they can sometimes distort
OMG Mel, I hear you !!! My house is FULL of books and camping gear at the moment! I've had a couple of great book hauls this past week and there are books and boxes stacked everywhere. I've also been gathering camping gear for my grey nomad adventure in Tassie early in the new year.
You did a great job at clearing some space to actually work in. I'm inspired to get a heap of photos taken today whilst the natural light is great. Then I can list as I need too. Many of us admire and appreciate you bubbling on screen as it impels us to get moving. I know when I feel more optimistic I can zoom through the drudgery. When I'm not feeling optimisitic, I fake it 'til I make it!
My secret bullet ( aside from a Mel clip) is to give my bathroom a quick clean & tidy, this never fails to help me feel I'm in the driver's seat and can achieve pretty much anything. Hey, whatever works right?
Bugga about hiring a storage unit again but needs must for now. It doesn't have to be a long term thing - but it IS difficult to pass on a great haul, especially at the right price or FREE!
I hope your kids can give you a bit of a hand over the holidays. I'm going to take some friends up on their offers to help me install some shelving and commence a new SKU system (eek!) to streamline things. This will also make it easier for people to keep business running whilst I'm in hospital - which is regularly.
Anyway, Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing you bursting form my screen in the new year! Cheers, Simone 🌲👩🦼🐔🐔🦆🦆🦜🕊
Maybe your hubby can build you another small storage shed to put unlisted stock in.
What do you mean by you've scanned them in? when you said you've scanned them in and priced them all.
I think she means listed. With books you can usually scan the bar code on the books and all the details come up in the listing. Those are then drafts. She then photographs and adds to the listings, then launch.. I believe that's the order.
@Sandra Bentley I use the app to scan for comps, but are you saying there's a way to scan and then create a draft straight away? I can't see how to do that
Oh, just worked it out. I never create listings on the app, but can see now how to scan the barcode.
@@storiesabound right. I sell all antique vintage jewelry and smalls so no bar codes on my items lol.
Yes I’ve been experimenting using a scanner to pre-scan the books to price them and draft them before I photograph and fully list them.
Let’s go Mel! You are going to smash 2023 🚀🚀🚀
Great work Mel! Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got planned for next year! I really need to clear up my work space too, I’ve not done anything really for a week and it’s just a mess. 🤦🏻♂️ Need to get it done and sorted for the New Year then I’ll be ready and raring to go again!
You need someone to help you. Happy Christmas.
But also Where do you find all these books?
I know notice harlequin logos on books.... only because the final total of books were 3,200 all Harlequin...
That is a craptonne of books lol.
Wow....I pay 100 a month for 2 10 by 10 foot units
Lets go Mel 💕💕💕
Jeff xx
Put your lowest priced 20% on sale to make room n
Yes I am running some coupons and things to try and get stuff moving
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What mess?
Take a screen shot, and when she shouts at you show her that lol
It’s like your normal isn’t it Dave lol
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Lol
Hi Mel, cant find your ebay account. Im based in UK but my sister lives in Brisbane. She is a avid book lover and I recommended your site to her. Can I have the address to send on to her. Love you and your journey. Gail
to much for one person and only 24 hours in the day. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time............
Great vid. Don't warry. U Looking amazing Mell...book s of back log to be sorted i guess it s better than haveing less. And needing more 🤩but. Can not get. 👍..hope U got a good. storidge spot. That not a $$ problem .🤞 I was paying $250 munth. Money that should of bean for food. 🥲but not fair how much storidge king chardge for little space. If on low budget like me. ..one day I dream of geting my dad to help build me a shipping container house. Or get a wear house .as long as it fully long tourm till I 105 age. Thort of lossing all my good stuff like. All the book s U have an stuff I have. .dam moveing all the book s. I had three rooms plus stuff in sheed to move. Plus it was so hot day s and old house had no air con so the house was hot as I was bugged so I just took 2 week packing some hear an their when in mood than leveling it to last minet Glad the house moveing guy s we know lived in the street I was liveing in. Had to leave two big Lego set s to last minute to move in back of taxi as I don't drive ..hope the move is going well Mell or you got it all moved bye now. 😊🤔xx .
I've only started my ebay journey...previously was on Etsy...for many years...art/handmade/vintage..but making things is wonderful but takes ages sweating 😓 😮💨 making things by hand...i was also flipping furniture..had 3 shops long story short: father got sick I became co-carer besides mum...plus I was doiing uni...shops suffered...algorithms died...Dad got sicker...shops lost their momentum lost instagram followers etc...thought i could manage it all (superwoman) but then Dad passed this jan...
*everything changed* 😢 😭 💦 💔 ❤🩹 .
anyhoo on the mend now...decided to move to Ebay in my research phase now...with my listings planned in my schedule for 27th dec...I just subbed now. I watched about 5 videos and I had seen a few other local resellers youtube channels and you know what: You stood out! x