Mugs - My Process for Selling Mugs from Start to Finish How I Make Money Selling Online
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Mugs - My Process for Selling Mugs from Start to Finish How I Make Money Selling Online
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I can't thank you enough for your candor and willing to teach others the craft. I have hoarded a bunch of stuff to sell but am hung up on photographing and shipping. Your videos have really helped me and I'm inspired to start listing this week! Consider me a huge fan!
:) Thank you very much!! :)
Great information. In my new workspace, I will finally have a photo area that i can keep set up. I bought the large tent. I think it is 48". Dry erase markers seem to work well. I will have to keep some on hand. I log every item I bring home and then wash all the washable items with dish soap prior to putting them in my workspace. Baking soda with a little water may work on the bottom edge of the mug that is not glazed. Kepp the videos coming!!
+Karen Petrasovits Thank you! :)
Barkeepers Friend will get those spoon marks out! I paid $1.99 at our Giant grocery store and it works like a charm!
+hedirivers Sweet! I'll have to try it!
Yes, and it's too easy and quick to not do it, it eats skin so use blue gloves.
Thank you, Margarete, all very helpful info. Just a little tip... to clean up the unglazed part of the bottom for mugs and other ceramic pieces, I use an emery board and lightly sand it... seems to really work on any stubborn stain or imperfection and it doesn't take much effort to keep a few in my box of cleaning products. (and they are much cheaper than sandpaper)
+Gerri T Thank you!
Margaret, FWIW, another seller who sells mugs more successfully than I do, critiqued me. She told me to take a closeup of the most interesting art of the mug for the 1st photo (not even showing the whole mug).... and then she crops the photo very closely, tighter so there's not so much margin around it. Just thought I'd pass her info on. She's got me doing the close cropping now. Makes it all much bigger looking. FWIW.......
+Lauren Caddo Yes!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much Margaret, for taking the time to do this :) Now I feel inspired to start listing the huge box of mugs I've accumulated.
+Nadine1615 :) Awesome!
I like to put my handle size as 3 finger handle or 4 finger handle. I remember my whole life my dad only wanting big handle mugs. I figure it's easier for someone to decide if they like the handle if they know how many fingers will fit in it.
+Poplar Picker Great tip!
Poplar Picker Thanks, I never thought about that!
I came across my Peter Rabbit mug hidden at the bacl of my cupboard a few days ago. I got it for my little Peter years ago. He's all grown up now and the mug has not worn as well but was well used and loved. Tis one of my keepsakes. Thank you for the memories. Nice channel and good vid.
I wish I'd seen this a year ago while still in San Antonio!! Thank you so much for sharing this ma'am. Now, I can sell my mugs that I had packed up during our relocation to Chicago.
Yes!! Hope you are enjoying Chicago
Thank you for the mug information. The best I have done so far was $50.00 on a very unique Starbucks mug. Always enjoy your blogs. I hope to branch out to jewelry
Thank you so much!
So helpful, thanks Margaret! You have so much great content on your channel. Never miss a video! I appreciate all the time you put into sharing.
+happiehousewife Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I am new to ebay, so it was extremely helpful to watch you go through the process of listing this mug.
Thank you!
Just in time. I have some mugs up right now and I feel my shipping is WAY high. :( The stickers that Goodwill puts on everything are horrible. UGH. I love the Van Gogh Cup. He is my favorite artist. Thank you so much for your time Margaret. Your videos are always awesome.
+Jazzie Red Yes! He's awesome!! Thank you!
Great video!!! I love the magic eraser for getting stains. enjoyed this video!!!
+Dumpster Marcus Thank you! :) I'll have to try that!
Catching up on your videos and found this one, as I was about to list MUGS!! and DUH...I have two of those lights in my craft room. Getting them out now!! Thanks
+Cheryl Hinton :) :)
Ott Lites are awesome! Thrifting has helped me get 2, $8 total. They are expensive
Great vid thanks for taking time. You have motivated me to begin posting what I began picking last year :) thanks again
:) Thank you very much!! :)
Krud kutter is what I use for getting marks off most things. It works great on the bottom of mugs. And instead of using a marker just use alcohol. That's pretty much the difference between permanent markers and dry erase. It's the alcohol content. Sometimes youll find krud kutter in the paint section. It's great for getting oil and hair out of your bathtubs too. Washes straight down.
Thank you so much for these tips!!
I have had a death pile of mugs for months! I am now listing them thanks to the information in your video! I think it's very informational, helpful and well done! Thank you! Oh...and I ordered my light tent using your link! :)
:) Thank you very much!! :)
Great new tip for adjusting photos, I found about a new free app called PicTapGo and it has a lights on filter that brightens up photos beautifully. I love it. 😊💕
Thanks for sharing your step by step process.
That dry erase marker hack was pretty good . . .thanks!
thanks for all your info. Love your personality you are so fun to watch
+Teresa Jensen Thank you! :)
I love all your videos! Because they are helpful, useful, and make me smile. And makes me glad, I started this business:)
Thank you! Best wishes to your Mother🌼🌼
+Leslie Dabrowski :) Thank you! I'm so glad! :)
I personally wash everything I sell, I want it to be clean when my buyers receive it!
The Shell BAD guy mug was an incentive to Shell employees to submit an idea to save the company a BUCK A DAY (BAD) My brother worked there until he retired, an I worked at Hughes, which had a similar promotion in the late 70"s. I believe it was called "I had a BAD idea" .. but I cant remember that far back. LOL. I am from Houston, and I think I have seen you at one of the thrift stores out here, which I frequent all over town. Don't be alarmed if I go introduce myself. I am also in the International Thrifters as well. Love you videos. Adios Alfred
+Alfred Alvarado Thanks for all the great info!
Baking soda is the cheapest and the easiest way to clean marks from spoons and etc. Just grab a pinch of baking soda and rub the spot - comes right off
Any cleanser like Ajax will work, Magic Eraser, etc. will get rid of spoon marks in mugs.
+Lauren Caddo Thank you!
Thank you Margret for sharing this video very helpful doing one item at a time and knocking out a bunch of them. I would love to join the challenge. I have to look for the link. I will send you and IM. Thanks so much for sharing, you are so amazing, delightful, funny, a total sweetheart and I never miss a video of yours! ( I even go back and watch your earlier ones from before I got on you tube ). I really enjoy your sense of humor, and your delightful ness towards others-you Rock! I'm going to go start listing mugs!! 😀 I can't wait! This so helps to get me motivated.. Thank you! Thank you! And to your viewer down below I use to always just list from my phone now I start from desktop and add the photos from my phone-it's so much quicker... Loves and hugs😀♥️Kel
+Kelly Fortier Thank you!
Great video Margaret! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
+lil red Thank you!
TFS. Great information on photographing mugs. I've been resisting making my own light box because I don't have a lot of storage space in my home and I hate clutter. But your collapsible tent is perfect. Where did you get it? I've never seen one before.
Thank you! Amazon! :)
Your videos are very inspiring and I've learn many things from you. Thanks!
Thank you!
dont you worry about them chipping and cracking inside your basket
That was very helpful! Anxious to see how you ship mugs. Mine always runs over a pound. Do you list through Ebay? I have just started using the "add from mobile device" when I get to the picture section. This has saved me a TON of time!! Wondering id anyone else uses that feature? Thank you for sharing!
+cnoles45 I do it sometimes, but I suppose I have "fat finger" syndrome! LOL
Thank you soooo much for sharing your tips with us! Enjoyed it.
+Leslie Dabrowski :) Thank you! Thank you!
Thank u for basics. I am a newbie who loves mugs. I am buying inventory. God Bless. Patricia 🤝
Ok I can hear you now.. These ears are getting so damne old. Goo gone takes off the marker nicely too. I like how you get everything you need. Hubby and I were on our front porch for sunset the other night and he could not believe how fast I can photo clothing.. It goes quick when you get it down to a process.
+Prairiepickingirls :) Thank you!
Magic eraser will get that marker too, also cleans up the ceramic unglazed edges!
This the 2nd time I watched this video, it’s really full of good info.
Valerie, :) Thank you very much!! :)
I have amassed a large number of Starbucks mugs. I wish I had the time to photograph and sell them online! Great tips btw!
+chickenrotini Thank you!
How did I not know the dry erase marker trick?! Thanks so much!
What a good website to list my mugs? Iv found that eBay was not the best but I would love your feedback
Margaret, Where did you get your white tent for photos? That is a great idea!
+Debra G This is the one I use: amzn.to/1Vwruud
Wow! Very helpful video!
Thanks!
Really helpful , thank you Margaret
+chelsal Thank you! Thank you!
Excellent video and thank you for this.
Perfect video. Thanks for sharing!
+Nelli Thank you!
that seems like a lot of work for the profit margin. Do you calculate your time spent on each item. I was hoping to see some shortcuts to listing , since that's my least favorite thing to do because , no matter how hard i try, it always seems to be so time consuming. I'm no stranger to engaging in my own self-imposed slave labor , having sold online, Ebay, Etsy's, for 15 years. Etsy's definitely yields a higher profit margin for my crafts than clothing or drop shipped items did on Ebay.
+MJ623NY True true about Etsy! :)
MJ623NY My biggest time consumer is writing the ad, not so much for mugs but other breakables...any thoughts on whether more info in the ads helps or hinders sales?
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Here is the Lighting Kit I use for my videos and its easy to set up!
I use Dollar Store Lint rollers
+Cheryl Hinton Such a good idea!!! Gotta get one!
Thank you!!! I did not know you could use a dry erase marker to take off permanent marker. (Well, I'm fairly new...retired from education after 30+ years). Also, I'm interested in the template you used. I use a MAC. I knew there had to be a better way of editing my pics instead of just editing them in the listing. Thanks so much!!! How about Time Management?
Thank you!
I wonder if the cheap magic erase pads from the dollar store would take off some of the marks too.
Good question
Super helpful info!
I have a quick question. I sold a Far Side coffee mug on eBay and the buyer opened a case to return cause it was defective. Is there a way to test if the mug has hidden cracks could not see any when I bought it to resell? Or do you think when I shipped it it caused small fractures? The buyer said it arrived in the condition as I described but when he put coffee it it started leaking. I really enjoy selling mugs but don’t want to have deal with this issue again. And should I accept returns on mugs?
How strange. Not that I know of, other than pouring water in them. I accept returns on everything :)
It looks to me like the minimum amount of time this would take to clean, photograph and list one mug is 45 minutes minumum. So...you're making something like $4 per hour? How could this possibly be worth it?
It doesn't take that long
@@TexasGalTreasures More like 15 min. tops. and thats with significant distractions.
Baking soda takes off the metal marks and permanent markers most of the time
Thank you, Linda Plummer!
Thanx so much !!!!
:)
did you do free shipping?
Is a bad idea to get disney mugs printed and sell them?
yes
Do you use GoDaddy? I'm finishing my taxes and all my losses (purchases) come to more than my profit!!!! Shame on me! Am I alone?
+Lauren Caddo I am notorious for overspending!
I think my "business" is supporting my "habit"....which is buying stuff to make me work! WTH??? Why do we do this to ourselves? Maybe we need a therapist!
we can go halvsies
Maybe we're just lost souls, wandering around thrift stores, saving junk. Maybe we should work at an orphanage. I am STILL working on taxes, my work area is overflowing with things to photograph, sort, etc. My car is full. I have to get organized if these taxes are ever finished. Why don't I do these every month and be ready. UGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lauren I call that investing in your business. CPA sticklers will tell you what hasn't sold is inventory with no claim on purchase price till it sells. Some do it easier, but I'd hate to be them in an audit. It's a pita, I'm still trying to turn in tax #s too. Much luck to all!
Do you still sell mugs?
I do! :) I just boxed up 3
Stop sitting on your butt , get on your bike and do some exercise, thats constructive!