How I Sold $3 Million of Video Games from my Basement
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- čas přidán 23. 12. 2023
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Thank you for such a deep dive on your growing journey. This is easily your best video and I appreciate the honesty you are sharing with us
The fact that he’s giving everyone an inside look on how he does things is amazing. Really cool.
Guy does not link to his Amazon account where you can see how much of a ripoff his prices are.
@@user-gz6gb5mw8w If you think it is a ripoff then do not buy. How is it a ripoff if you can not even see his prices? What is the point of your comment?
@@user-gz6gb5mw8wAnd yet ppl be buying. Its not about the price, its what ppl are willing to pay to get it now.Sure they may not know they can find em cheaper, but thats how business goes.Thats on the buyer, not the seller. Its called capitalism.
Competion keeps you on your feet, and im sure many of these people help and support each other, you don't need to be at each others throats. Inspiring
I did the same thing you're doing from 2008 until 2020, but I did it while working in Tokyo.
I continued to hold a full time job, and grossed about $100k a year. I was the import source for several game shops across the US and Europe. I then pivoted from console games to arcade games and accessories. I have to admit, the first few years were very fun.
I eventually quit because the taxman, eBay, packaging, shipping, and Paypal all take SO MUCH. It made it not worth all of the hard work. You couldn't get me back into this for anything. Good luck with your biz.
@@speardrops - Ok - What specifically?
@@jct903 was the time not worth the money? How was the shipping process?
@@speardrops - I had almost no time off. I was doing a full-time job 8-5, and then coming home to do games from 6 to 10. Everyday. So no - eventually the time was no longer worth the money. As for shipping, I just used the Japanese post office. Shipping was far cheaper back before corona virus hit. They shut down almost all international shipping for about a year, and I lost interest and motivation. The IRS hitting me with an $180k tax bill didn't help. Luckily I managed to get out of that with the help of a good lawyer.
I’ve been thinking of doing something like this but with sports cards and tcg’s but I’m not sure if it’s worth it…
Why don’t you try dropshipping and transition into a private label brand once you’ve got a winning product? Seems like you’ve got the marketing and networking skills to make an ecom store a big success
Good for you, Caleb! Your journey is very inspiring, thank you for sharing!
Great video! I appreciate the transparency and honesty. Congrats to you and the team!
LOVE THESE types of VIDEOS! Thanks making this, sharing your WISDOM & GUIDANCE, and PLEASE POST MORE video's LIKE THIS Caleb 😊
Man the progress 52,000 to 400,000 glad I have been here on this journey with you crazy too see. THE GRIND. Blessings to you and your family remember this post when you hit 2 million. Keep up the good work I'll see you on the next flip.
Awesome video - it's great to see someone pick themselves up from one (or two) of life's knock downs and go on to acheive success. Thanks for sharing!
I just watched a 42 minute video about reselling - something I will probably never do - and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for all the retro gaming content, Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@PhoenixResale this is legally the best video you.have ever done. Great seeing your growth
Could probably jangle keys in front of you and have the same effect
@@PhoenixResale Hey are in Indianapolis? >> here at 10:42 game store you are at is a flea market. Thats Chris and Amy booth at the south side flea market in Indianapolis been in there a lot.
Great video. Its wild to see how far you (all) have come since that first Game Jam South in Alabama! We also appreciate all the deals, and trading over the years too! Thats how we all grow!
Great video, I don’t use to leave comments on CZcams but posting this very detailed video on how your business grew, showing the numbers and giving tips and learning lessons to anyone wanting to know more made me wanted to congratulate you.
It's so cool to see the channel and the resale business go hand in hand together. Can't wait to use the app!
You're amazing at storytelling! Keep it up!
It's been great watching your journey and really blowing up the category congrats!
This was an awesome video.
I love that you shared your story on how you became who are now as a business owner, and your expectations for your business.
You have a passion and that is what’s most important. Never lose sight of who you are, and where you’re trying to be in the future. If times get rough, always remind yourself of how it all started for you.
The grind never stops. Keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You video just proved again, when we "fail" it isn't a bad thing, failure only brings us closer to what we are truly great at.
This is such a great watch! Much love from across the pond! ❤
Great vid Caleb. Love the learning process. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your honesty regarding getting fired twice at that job. It is very uncommon for people to be honest about things. I'm with you
Also I think Spanky needs to be in more videos doing game challenges like before now that he has knowledge on games and values would be cool to see how he does now.
I have a very good feeling this will pop and trend outside of the gaming realm. Your monologues seemed genuine and heart-felt. Incedible watch! Well deserved! Excited to see it in the big circles! Solid editing here as well! Tells a story 🙂
Great video Caleb! Doing $1M on Amazon is no joke especially from your basement! I can tell once again that you’re REALLY enjoying what you created with this video! Merry Christmas to you and your family and business and I hope that your app, although not for me, explodes your business in the best way possible in 2024. 🎄😊💪💪💖
been waiting for this one since the idea on Renix Pesale! Watched the whole thing, you have an amazing story. im so inspired by you, God bless! 😄
This was the type of video I have been looking forward to for some time. Found your channel in 2020 and it was the reason I started flipping as a side hobby. The video was very informative, honest, and also nostalgic about the journey. Good stuff all around!
truly inspirational stuff. never gave up. worked his ass off.. and not only made it but may have the ability in the short term (guessing before age 30) to be able to do what he wants for a living the rest of his life. BRAVO Caleb.
Awesome. And let me say his tips have help my son bulid a huge collection of game even retro games. Even though we live in the same state we were able to still get the deals . The dollar general sale he cleaned up . Thank for sharing .
Crazy how I seen this guy grow so much you have been a part of my journey of growing as well❤
One of my key takeaways is you are supporting your partners for long term growth and gain, instead of burning these connections for a quick short term gain. This means you are looking at sustainability instead of growth through growth. Something larger companies fall short in.
You’re doing great. Keep up with it.
Another great video! Love the transparency and detail.
This came at a great time. Been riding the struggle bus lately. Thanks for sharing man.
Great work, buddy! Shows that literally anyone if they put in the hustle to do so instead of just complaining about everyone else doing so.
Thanks John!
Ehhhh this whole culture ruined the scene
Thank you for this, VERY insightful. I resell casually, more or less I just keep an eye open if I happen to be out but these are def great tips
Huge props on your determination and growth. I've been going back and watching your graded game unboxing's and was wondering what your thoughts are on graded games going into 2024. Take care and happy new years!!!
This is your best work to date Caleb. Thank you for sharing all this valuable information. It really shows how far you come. Just as a fan, not only is it entertaining but it's informational. Merry Christmas and looking forward to 2024!
Good for you man! This is great! Congrats on the success!!
I think you are a great salesperson. Your charisma definitely helped you very much. I've been watching you for 2 years now. Your story is amazing, congrats bro.
This video is great man thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas king 🎅
Caleb you are a great CZcamsr but one hell of a reseller! Most of us that watch to learn how to improve our own businesses and this video is a great example of that!
Great work!
It‘s easy!
Step 1: Buy 30 million worth of video games
Step 2: Sell games at 10% of market value
Step 3: No profit
Except, he’s making profit. So what’s your point exactly?
What an awesome video! Thank you for the insight, ideas, and growth of your business. What an amazing adventure. I started watching you in 2020, and eventually started building my own collection by doing what you do. I have built an amazing collection and funded so many things by watching your videos and listening to your philosophy
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as a side hustle for myself, reselling can be quite fun. When I was unemployed for 10 months and working only a part time I had to resort to full time reselling but I was doing games and electronics, sourcing is very important! Luckily I'm back to working a regular full time job but it was amazing seeing your journey Phoenix Resale and I hope I can do it full time as well!
You’re story about trying to make it and being fired a few times, hit hard… watching your videos over the last few years, I didn’t see you as a failure or have failed… but to hear this and see your progress definitely hit home with sometimes your beat down and just gotta get up. I just lost my job last week and I’m in the same boat trying to provide but I’m also trying find myself / work wise, I love working on motorcycles and gained my own knowledge… I want to start my own little side business but scared… 👀 lol.
Thank you for the inspiration video!
Merry Xmas, thanks for sharing, its always good to try to remain positive, usually when it rains it pours and the only thing I have found that works is keep the momentum moving forward with your headlights on full beam, bad anaolgy but I have been there myself and I genuiley appreciate you sharing your struggle as I do relate.
Dude you were never a failure! Failures give up and do nothing! That’s not you, love your content and I’m happy you’re thriving 😊
You're doing great! Thanks for making this video and sharing your experience and knowledge.
I remember watching your videos late 2020. Where I also fired from job and watch that time give hope to push on. Thank you for time and videos.
Motivational video. It’s crazy how your life can change and you look back and see how far you have come
Merry Christmas!
Must be nice to live the life that you do.
Which you made happen. Congratz on that.
respect the hustle, just proves if you really want something and work hard enough, it will happen.
I remember when you first made the channel. You’ve came a long way. Thanks for the motivational video 👍🏾
I appreciate that!
Congrats on all the success and for bigger and better things in the future!!
Great video Caleb, really like the direction of your videos lately . Keep up the good work and good content !
This was an absolutely fantastic video - loved hearing the emotional journey, the adapt and pivot wisdom, and the experimentation with all of it. I appreciate you and your willingness to not keep these ideas and input to yourself.
I can't remember when I watched a video this long last time and I don't even plan to start a resell business but it's just so much fun to listen to you and to see what business tips you have for us 😄 And yeah just to mention: this business tips are not just useful only for this type of business but for a lot of different businesses also 👍
Well done man, well done. I appreciate the smooth nature of the storytelling + the cleanliness of the outline (that whiteboard)
I discovered you after you interviewed PokeNe, And I absolutely loved this video! Was looking into doing something like this as into retro games etc and I am a collector in Pokemon! So this was very encouraging. Definetly gained yourself a new subsciber cheers :)
There is no better LIFE lesson than failure. Are you able to rise to the occasion or are you going to let the failure kick you in the ass! So happy for your success and really appreciate you telling your story. And I can tell that you are genuine in what you are sharing!
Wow that’s awesome! You are a true inspiration for those would like to start their a new business.
My wife just started in the journey of entrepreneurship and even though it’s slow, she is definitely enjoying doing the work every single day!
You coming out to the top in the end, gives us the motivation that she too can make that happen!
Thanks for sharing and allowing us to walk in your journey of your entrepreneurship!
Extremely interesting video. It should be very inspirational to people nourishing a reseller dream. I just recently found your channel and so far it’s top notch. Loving it. Loving your business model! Best of luck in 2024.
If your project (spoiler free) turns out as you expect, that can change the game for many people resellers and consumers alike. I'm very curious on starting a business but am nervous at this moment. Everything you've said has made a lot of sense.
Your journey is inspiring! I’m not even a reseller, I’ve only dabbled in it in the past, but find this encouraging and interesting! It just shows that you could start really small and still find success!! God was definitely very present in your business and life!
have been watching you on and off for a while, great video and inspirational
Usually I don't comment on videos, but this has been one of your greatest videos so far. Your story is truly inspiring! The app is an amazing idea, I can't wait to try it out!
This is such a beautiful story. And the Phoenix Resale name, and motive behind it, is very Final Fantasy to me. It's been a joy being a part of this channel for the past few years and a treat to watch you do what you do.
Your drive, compassion, and commitment are an inspiration to me and so many others.
Great content Caleb. I've loved your channel from the beginning. Gives me hope and inspiration for my own business. I don't know what I'm waiting for...
Never seen your channel or videos before this, but thanks for the very informative and in-depth video. Gives me hope for the future tbh.
Thanks so much for the excellent video. We've been watching your channel since early 2020 and have loved seeing your journey. This overview is really well paced and with the useful detailed explanation of your direction of travel. So many important messages but what really comes through is your focus and dedication to support the wider retro-game-reseller community. Thanks for all the content and the inspiration you've given to my daughter as she's watched these videos over lockdown times and beyond - it has opened her eyes to future opportunities even if she does groan every time I repeat your "opportunity is everywhere" mantra.
Wishing you and your family all the very best for the future and thanks for a great early Boxing Day (in the UK) video. Have a fantastic 2024!
Enjoyable video. You are fun to watch and a natural on video. I've watched a bunch of your videos along the way....they are fun and relaxing. Your lessons learned are pure gold. You should write a book.
Great video Caleb ! It was very educational much appreciated sir...
Ive only really seen you in other CZcamsrs videos and people in the gaming community like to hate on you. But seriously dude your story is incredible and what you are building is extremely impressive. Thank you for sharing. Got a few tidbits of motivation to start the week.
Great video! Thanks for sharing what worked well and what didnt for you. This is a great business lesson
Really looks like you’re killing it. Wishing you nothing but the best!
The advantage of having a massive audience when it comes to building this app, I think it would be a perfect opportunity to have a $2.99-$4.99/mo subscription for people who actively try to recreate your business. This video was really well put together and enjoyable to stick through, which comes from your personality. Keep it coming!
I've always enjoyed your content! My wife just started her reselling of clothes and im looking into getting back into shopping around for games. I had to sell what I did own a couple of years ago because we were struggling, I didnt get much, atleast not what I wanted. I cant wait for the weather to break so I can get out there and buy and sell stuff!
Damn dude. Extremely impressive reselling operation. Ive dabbled with catching slick deals and reselling some of the items with success but this is a whole bother level. Love to see it.
Nice to know that you flip customers.
This was a phenomenal video, Caleb. Thank you for sharing and compressing your fundamentals. I will definitely adapt all these things to my resell business as I move forward. :)
I love Caleb! Thanks for sharing with us ❤
The Ultimate Hustler! Merry Christmas Caleb
me and my friend love watching you! keep up the great work homie, you motivated my boy to start selling and flipping just like you!
Good on your for sharing the knowledge and motivation. Thanks man. I'll pay it forward
Loved this vid. Your honesty is refreshing and a huge shout out to your wife. One smart lady.
The journey 1 Million Subscribers! Happy New year and can't wait for the app!
I have a full time pretty well paying job and i build and sell computers on the side, i make about 5-600 profit every month, these last few weeks ive gotten super lazy and lost all motivation, I have a ton of parts laying around and this video has given me the spark that i needed to get back to my side job. this video and the Video game store from last week has revived me! lol
awesome stuff Caleb, may you and yours have a great holiday season and may you all have a great 2024
It’s amazing how you also are reinvesting your money into other sellers and helping them is actually better for us all since they stay in business and give consumers more choice, thank you! We need more people like you in the gaming selling industry, keep up the good work 👌
My thoughts exactly. You took the words right out of my mouth. All the gamers help and at the same time they resell and help each other business and we get to update oir collection.
Riff’s cut in roasts make me laugh out loud everytime. Love ur guys relationship. 😂 pure comedy.
Keep up the good work I remember watching your videos in 2020 during the lockdown
I'm at the beginning of my own journey bro this story is already inspiring me from the get go. I'm finally waking up & seeing that I gotta grind hard to make it. Good for you finding a way to make passion pay the bills GGs
I know what you said about work and when they fire you. I'm happy you were able to feel good financially! and the fact that it still excites you means that you are a sensitive and true person! Greetings from Italy
Great video! I’m gonna have to check out the buy list.
Caleb you are a great CZcamsr but one hell of a reseller! Most of us that watch to learn how to improve our own businesses and this video is a great example of that!
I hope you have a happy holiday man!
This is awesome vid! Thanks for the ride. We have some great used game stores here in Osaka, Japan, stocked floor to ceiling. Never thought about online resale, though. Might now.
Great job! And great videos love the videos.
David J Teece is an economist and he talks about Dynamic capabilities which is primarily Sensing , Seizing, and Transforming for business strategy. Super dense stuff but it’s actually what I see you doing here! Congrats Caleb on just doing it and I like the new video format!
Great job man.. you seem very smart when it comes to sourcing too.. Merry Xmas
Merry Christmas, phoenix, riff and spanky!!
Haven’t watched a video in a while. But this one was really interesting. I have no intention of reselling but it’s nice to hear someone talk about their story and not make it into a “buy my class” thing.
Awesome video! Great info and congrats on your progress. I hope after your app is out for a while that it can support different currencies so that we can see pricing in different countries. IE Canada.