My First Week As A Full Time eBay Reseller! - How I Source My Items!

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  • čas přidán 11. 08. 2023
  • I've decided to take on eBay full time. This is how I source my items!
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Komentáře • 118

  • @MrClungeHead
    @MrClungeHead Před 10 měsíci +1

    Another great video fella, really enjoying this recent content, nice to see someone else putting in the most work into this hustle too! keep it up👍

  • @wackowacko2748
    @wackowacko2748 Před 10 měsíci

    Brilliant video. Well done and going to love watching you and your success grow.

  • @cm-ih1jb
    @cm-ih1jb Před 10 měsíci +5

    If I was working in CeX and seen that trade-in pile at 6:52, I would have been like f*** that. Good stuff like usual man. 🤣🤣

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Lol they hate it when I come in aha

  • @ibmpuke
    @ibmpuke Před 10 měsíci +2

    Liking the auction and carboot videos. Great pickups and you know your estimate prices very well unlike other people who rocket them. Earned a sub 👍

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the sub! 😊

  • @JCflips92
    @JCflips92 Před 10 měsíci

    Another banger Tom!!! Love that void space trick!

  • @MrReseller
    @MrReseller Před 10 měsíci

    Hello Tom, new subscriber. Great video mate. I source a lot of my stock from auctions and get some great deals. Best of luck with future pickups and sales 👍

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub!

  • @kizer0155
    @kizer0155 Před 10 měsíci

    Sat waiting to go to the carboot, watching toms tat, life is good

  • @doctordestiny6177
    @doctordestiny6177 Před 10 měsíci

    Congrats on all the new subs

  • @matthall5270
    @matthall5270 Před 10 měsíci

    New subscriber here, great videos. Good luck for the future bud👍

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks for watching!

  • @retro_rummage_
    @retro_rummage_ Před 10 měsíci

    Great video mate and good tip on the cases. Always good if you get a beat up game from the bootsale to trade in. I’ve actually bought PES 2009 in store and swapped a case to trade in 😂

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      My cex doesn't seem to care if cases or inlays are damaged at all when trading in. I just take all my poor condition fodder there now and they accept it all. But yea defo good to look out for the minty 50p sports games for case swaps. Shame they never have 50p PS1 games aha

  • @marnosmarket695
    @marnosmarket695 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi mate, new to your channel, will binge your videos over the next couple of days

  • @sophieblair7466
    @sophieblair7466 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Very nice console pick ups! Also some cool ps1 games there! That pink ps2 is a rarity!

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yea some really cool bits indeed. It's really hard as I always want to keep it all! lol

    • @sophieblair7466
      @sophieblair7466 Před 10 měsíci

      @@TOMS_TAT ahh tell me about it lol! I’ve been picking up cheap ps4 controllers to take into cex and if it’s a colour I don’t already have I get tempted to keep it but then I think about what if I find a cool Steelbook I really want as I collect steelbooks 🤪🤪

  • @CraftonJR
    @CraftonJR Před 10 měsíci

    I thought I recognized the auction house! I used to go there every week back when it was in the center of town, got some great bargains bidding from the pub across the road.
    Good to see there are still deals to be had.

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      The old place was way better.

  • @gaminggrandad5554
    @gaminggrandad5554 Před 10 měsíci

    Great Video just subbed 👍👍

  • @teessidedroneservices
    @teessidedroneservices Před 10 měsíci

    I like how u know roughly what ur looking for man...new subscriber...I might have a dabble in this lol

  • @freakazomb
    @freakazomb Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great video and really content especially like the gaming stuff. Can I just ask about getting stuff from the tip is it just a council dump or recycling centre that sells stuff as trying to find one near where I live

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      No you can't just ask. Its unlikely you'll be able to get anything. I'm very lucky to have my contact.

  • @ovskiyo130
    @ovskiyo130 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm here like watching your videos trying to figure out where you get all them good deals lol

  • @RhianneJacoby-lo2uv
    @RhianneJacoby-lo2uv Před 10 měsíci

    Great video 🎉

  • @liamsellsretro
    @liamsellsretro Před 10 měsíci

    There's a house clearance auction just round the corner from me every Thursday so I'm going to check that out!

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Sweet! Hope you get some bargains!

  • @Melabear123
    @Melabear123 Před 10 měsíci

    My partner came across your channel and ive binged the whole of them! Didnt know pink ps2 were worth so much ive got one with two controllers! Would you share where or how to find good auctions as were really interested in this but dont know where to start! Dont know how you dont have more subs! Amazing 😁

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Search google for local auction houses. There are loads of them. If none are local you can view and bid online.

  • @CraftDAnimation
    @CraftDAnimation Před 10 měsíci

    Great video.

  • @AngieAitch
    @AngieAitch Před 10 měsíci

    Hi Tom, it shows that I watched your uploads, to this one, but forgot to sub...durr!...I made the kitchen sink comment lol...I am looking to get a ps1 if you want to sell direct? I have quite a few black disc games I need to check....I am also looking for a mini disk...the disk, I have a player, but ex took all the disks...prat! if you come across any, I only need 1 to test it still works......your doing great hun...keep on doing what your doing...excellent vid content! :)

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      If your looking for a cheap PS1 just for testing I have one that works but most of the screws that hold the shell together have snapped off so I could sell it cheap. I do have a few others for sale too. Give me a message on Instagram if your interested.

  • @matthewsweeney653
    @matthewsweeney653 Před 10 měsíci

    Hello Tom, great content! I’ve just subscribed, can I ask you how did you stumble upon the auctions in your video it’s the first time I’ve ever herd of this would love to get into bidding on things.
    Thank You 😊

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Search online for auctions in your area. Most places have them.

  • @techrestoread
    @techrestoread Před 10 měsíci

    Great videos what auctions do you use? hoping there one near me around the Bristol area

  • @susiebeaman5288
    @susiebeaman5288 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Hi ive subscribed like your videos . Im thinking of starting full time reselling . Did you get an ebay shop if so what level please ? Also how do you organise tax and book keeping many thanks 😊 and good luck as you are doing great

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +2

      I hope you succeed with it if you do start!. I'm still trying to figure it all out myself in regards to taxes and book keeping. People keep telling me I need to use quick books so I'm going to look into that.
      Thanks for the sub!

  • @shb8834
    @shb8834 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video as always. I’m a new reseller (going 5 days now), and just wanted to ask, how long did it take for you to sell your first item on eBay and what was it? Thanks!

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      I was selling stuff on eBay before I went full time, but after going full time I sold stuff within an hour of listing it. Can't remember what it was though.

  • @Ghost8787
    @Ghost8787 Před 10 měsíci

    Yes Yes 🙌🏼💪🏼👏🏼🤙🏼

  • @prodJaykll
    @prodJaykll Před 10 měsíci

    Hey tom loved this video. Quick question and apologies if you already mentioned, which auction did you go to? Was it all done online or in person? Might be something i want to look into in the winter time too 👍

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I go to view in person on Friday then I bit online on Saturday.

    • @prodJaykll
      @prodJaykll Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks for your reply! If you don't mind me asking, what is the name of the auction company you use?@@TOMS_TAT

  • @thetwistedlizzard
    @thetwistedlizzard Před 10 měsíci +2

    remember me when ur famous

  • @gavinquinn6022
    @gavinquinn6022 Před 10 měsíci

    hi Tom, new sub here! love your videos and I'm inspired to try out something similar. Can i ask, do you find 'buy now' auctions or just normal auctions work better?

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the sub! I do buy it now on most items. I only do auctions if I'm not sure on the value.

    • @gavinquinn6022
      @gavinquinn6022 Před 10 měsíci

      thanks a million @@TOMS_TAT

  • @mobolp2499
    @mobolp2499 Před 10 měsíci

    You could have tested those ps4 Controllers with your phone trough gamepad tester apps !
    Definetly would have gotten more money!
    Maybe you are gonna remember it the next time you have some ps4 Controllers without an console to test them !
    Btw i like your vids

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Yea i've since learned that I can do it easily on my PC.

  • @dzikidzik2083
    @dzikidzik2083 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice video as always :) what auction do you go to ?

    • @dzikidzik2083
      @dzikidzik2083 Před 10 měsíci

      @@TOMS_TAT Cheers pal keep doing good job i love the content

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@dzikidzik2083 Glad your enjoying the vids!

  • @smart3k
    @smart3k Před 10 měsíci

    Bet they love you in CEX LOL

  • @allconsolerepairs2841
    @allconsolerepairs2841 Před 10 měsíci

    That will keep you busy
    Cex Worker *yeah* 😂

  • @rickcollingwood8828
    @rickcollingwood8828 Před 10 měsíci

    Mate when you’re saying you bought stuff from the tip, do tips usually have a store? (This is news to me! Exciting news)

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Some tips do have recycle shops yes.

  • @waxmandr
    @waxmandr Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi mate. I'm just curious, why do you trade in at Cex with some items rather than listing everything on Ebay? Surely the mark up on the latter is higher? I know Cex can be pretty tight with their pricing offers.

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 9 měsíci

      I used to just do this as a hobby. So I traded most stuff into CEX in my older videos. but now I put most of it on eBay as i'm a full time reseller now.
      However sometimes it is still worth taking stuff to CEX. Sometimes Cex actually give a better price than ebay for certain things. Also if I have games in poor condition, manuals/inserts missing, damaged cases etc I offload them at CEX as they dont care so much about condition. Bad condition and manuals missing needs to be stated on an eBay listing which drops the price and the quality of your stock but CEX will give you the same price for a game no matter what the condition is.

  • @lynnwarburton2417
    @lynnwarburton2417 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi ... as a new subscriber can i wish you loads of luck in your new (ish) adventure. What is the name of your ebay shop? ... you seem to buy stuff i like. Look forward to watching your subscriber number rocketing 💙💜❤

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Toms_tat on ebay.

    • @lynnwarburton2417
      @lynnwarburton2417 Před 10 měsíci

      @@TOMS_TAT will have a mooch later ty ❤💜💙

  • @wilswasere7607
    @wilswasere7607 Před 10 měsíci +1

    maybe worth looking into a disc resurfacer i have a jfj pro really good for older games bit hit or miss on newer discs but worth having for reselling

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Yea I defo want to get a disc re-surfacer with the amount of games i'm going to be selling. I'd like a really good one but they cost thousands!

    • @xxxxxx-bp3ql
      @xxxxxx-bp3ql Před 10 měsíci +1

      If u dont plan clean 100s every single weakz jfj is fine i work on it and i dont think ever got any problem with any game i ever sold

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      @@xxxxxx-bp3ql How well does it work on removing scratches though?

    • @wilswasere7607
      @wilswasere7607 Před 10 měsíci

      Yh I've not really had a problem with the JFK other that with the new disc you can't be to aggressive with them if they don't work after one run then it is what it is but on Wii games for example you can use the sanding attachment to remove all the scratches and it doesn't damage the discs I use meguire polishing compound as it's better than original but it's been a game changer in terms of monkey I can make from a decent bundle

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      @@wilswasere7607 how much are they?

  • @Gostrix
    @Gostrix Před 10 měsíci

    I've just started reselling part time first month ive made 1035 om ebay so around 500-550 profit mark maybe slightly more.
    Main question i have is how do you speed up postal time or is therr a more efficient way. At the moment my best day i sold 12 items and after ive wrapped them all up posting them all individually at a post office took a good 10-15 mins. If i did reselling full time and had 20+ orders in a day, whats the best way how to send parcels without wasting too much time at a post office or courier service.

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Purchase the labels online and buy a label printer. Much quicker. Also avoid royal mail and use drop off parcel services like evri.

    • @WOOOPdoctorFROGhere
      @WOOOPdoctorFROGhere Před 10 měsíci

      royal mail collect from home for free too. Saves a lot of time having to go to post office

  • @johnboy3810
    @johnboy3810 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi Tom, what’s the best way to know what console games are the best?

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      It's just something you learn over time. But you can scan games with the CEX app which tells you their rough value.

  • @VintageHarrison
    @VintageHarrison Před 10 měsíci +1

    Do you have your own disc repair machine for scratches etc?
    Anyone recommend a model?

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      I don't but I do need to get one.

  • @EnhancedRetro
    @EnhancedRetro Před 10 měsíci

    Did Cex discount your trade in? My local ones have a permanent discount on my account of 10% which increases more I take in annoys me xD

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      No? Why would they do that?

  • @danknowlesgaming
    @danknowlesgaming Před 10 měsíci

    Hey man! 😊 Just came across your channel. Really love what your doing keep it up. I'd love to buy the crystal Xbox from you dude! I had one as a kid and would love to get my hands on it again. Would you be willing to sell it to me. Btw I have subscribed. Keep grinding bud. 👍

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      It was working when i was testing it but then it shut off and wont power on now. I'm going to try and fix it but I think i'm going to keep it as I'd like one for my collection too.
      But thanks for watching! And thanks for the sub!

    • @soob99
      @soob99 Před 10 měsíci

      The clock capacitors die on them. It can be catastrophic if it’s been leaking a long time, but if you’re lucky and it’s only just gone, you might be able to clean it up and get it going again. Lots of vids on YT.

  • @Pauly24
    @Pauly24 Před 10 měsíci +1

    that £2 accidental auction didn't turn out bad

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Yea aha. Might try do that more often lol

    • @rjwilki3
      @rjwilki3 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Random £2 auction boxes pay my mortgage. Favourite one recently was a large quantity of ulcer bandages, cost £2 total sales £890

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      @@rjwilki3 wow that's crazy! Think I'll try do that more often! The lot I won comes to over £100!

  • @mothype2353
    @mothype2353 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi Tom just a quick question how do you find these auction houses online thanks in advance

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      I have one local to me. They are located in lots of places but you'll have to search in your local area to see if there are any.

    • @mothype2353
      @mothype2353 Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks appreciate it

  • @user-mw6tn3mn5s
    @user-mw6tn3mn5s Před 10 měsíci

    WIN

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi, sorry this is the wrong video. You need to post this on my most recent video to be entered into the draw!

  • @tomcostin9078
    @tomcostin9078 Před 10 měsíci

    What bootfair do you go to mate

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Theres about 5 different ones I go to.

  • @christopherlee3120
    @christopherlee3120 Před 10 měsíci

    Really think selling to CEX is a bad idea, from a business perspective you would be so much better off putting items into bundles and either auction them off or use buy it now, CEX is an easy alternative for quick money but not a good business idea, it does not make any sense.

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I dissagree. For some items you right but with games I find its worth doing as on ebay there's hundreds of people selling the same thing and undercutting each other. Sometime cex give a better price. For the amount of work involved in listing and posting games individually your better off trading them in for an instant sale and zero work. I use my vouchers to buy things I need as well. I bought my go pro, a new phone, a laptop etc and the amount I paid for the items to get those vouchers is far less than what I paid. For instance I spent £30 at a carboot and traded them in to buy a £200 camera.

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Also with ps4 controllers for instance cex give you £30 voucher when they sell on ebay for £30. The work involved in cleaning and testing it and listing, posting, fees etc I may as well just trade it in.

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Cex also don't care about condition of cases or is manuals are missing so I off load all my incomplete and bad condition games too.

  • @danielnxt
    @danielnxt Před 10 měsíci

    mate watched 2 videos had to stop why is your hand all over the place trying to hypnotize me or some shit

    • @TOMS_TAT
      @TOMS_TAT  Před 10 měsíci

      Not the first person to say that lol. Noted. I'll tie my hand behind my back next time lol

    • @danielnxt
      @danielnxt Před 10 měsíci

      found myself following your hand more then the video lmao good luck with the channel though!@@TOMS_TAT