In this episode of the Pocket Change Podcast, Ben and Joel delve into the festive season, offering insights and strategies for boosting your reselling success in the fourth quarter. From leveraging eBay’s platform, understanding Walmart's new reselling policies, to choosing the best items to list, they cover it all. Joel talks about his adventures in eBay returns and shares his hot tips on handling listing frequencies and promoting items. Both hosts also discuss bundling strategies, listing early, and breaking down the math on eBay store subscriptions. If you’re looking for ways to maximize your reselling business during the holiday season, this episode is jam-packed with valuable information. Plus, don’t miss their candid conversations and humorous banter that keep things entertaining. Make sure to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments!00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change Podcast00:17 Meet the Hosts: Joel and Ben00:51 Weekly Highlights and Personal Stories02:51 eBay Adventures and Challenges08:09 Sober October and Personal Resolutions12:32 Selling Strategies and eBay Tips21:53 Exploring Walmart's Reselling Market28:56 Top Items to Sell in Q431:24 Bow Ties and Real Men32:06 Selling Vintage Toys33:42 Train Sets and Auctions35:27 Video Games and Consoles38:58 Clothing Market Challenges41:29 Household Items for Holidays44:28 Listing Strategies for Q451:25 Store Size and Upgrades54:07 Final Thoughts and Humor

In this lively episode of Pocket Change, the hosts dive into various aspects of their daily lives and e-commerce ventures. They kick off with humorous personal anecdotes about church anniversaries and the pest count in Savannah, Georgia. Then they transition to discussing high return rates and the complications of dealing with parts sellers on eBay. Practical advice is given on shipping policies, pricing strategies, and listing optimization for eBay sellers. The hosts also debate the impact of Walmart entering the e-commerce landscape and its potential to challenge eBay. The episode wraps up with a call to check out meetups organized by the Reseller Locker Room Podcast and other events for networking and sharing reseller strategies. Don’t miss this packed episode full of valuable tips and light-hearted banter!

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

01:20 Savannah's Bug Problem

03:12 eBay Return Woes

05:56 Navigating eBay's Return Policy

13:28 Sales of the Week

19:51 Feedback and Buyer of the Week

24:41 Automated Feedback on eBay

29:46 Debate on Feedback and Sales Numbers

30:26 Importance of Feedback and Sales History

32:48 Colorful Listings and Tips

34:37 Photography Tips for Listings

40:35 Pricing Strategies and Market Competition

49:31 Shipping Tips and Best Practices

58:17 Meetups and Community Engagement

Welcome to another episode of Pocket Change! This week, Jefferson and Joel dive deep into the nuts and bolts of reselling on eBay and other platforms. Whether you're a seasoned seller or just getting started, you'll find practical tips, real-life stories, and a few laughs along the way.

In this episode:

Where to source inventory: thrift stores, estate sales, flea markets, Amazon return stores, Facebook Marketplace, and more

How to research and price your items for maximum profit

The pros and cons of niching down vs. selling a variety of items

Strategies for scaling your reselling business and tracking your numbers

The latest changes to eBay feedback and return policies

Real talk about the challenges, mindset, and fun of the reselling journey

Plus, hear about our hosts' recent sales, sourcing wins and fails, and some behind-the-scenes stories from their own reselling adventures.

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly episodes!

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Catching Up: Life Changes, eBay Business, and Reselling InsightsIn this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts return after a brief hiatus to share updates on their lives and the impact on their eBay reselling businesses. They discuss the challenges and successes of maintaining their ventures, the evolving landscape of eBay reselling, and various strategies they've tried. The conversation also covers personal anecdotes, humorous exchanges, and insights on niche markets and collectibles. The hosts emphasize the value of reselling as a side hustle, share practical tips, and delve into topics such as vintage memorabilia, tools for improving sales, and the balance between work and reselling. Whether you're a seasoned reseller or just curious about the world of eBay selling, this episode offers a mix of useful advice and engaging storytelling.00:00 Welcome Back to Pocket Change00:51 Life Updates and Personal Changes01:16 eBay Room and Inventory Challenges04:10 Nicotine Withdrawal Journey08:41 Niche Down or Diversify?21:37 Pop Culture and Reselling Insights30:21 Elvis Memorabilia and Conspiracy Theories34:35 Reselling Adventures and Mishaps36:10 The Challenges of Reselling Platforms38:18 Exploring the Value of Vintage Items40:29 Strategies for Successful Reselling51:24 The Reality of Full-Time Reselling01:07:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts return after a brief hiatus to share updates on their lives and the impact on their eBay reselling businesses. They discuss the challenges and successes of maintaining their ventures, the evolving landscape of eBay reselling, and various strategies they've tried. The conversation also covers personal anecdotes, humorous exchanges, and insights on niche markets and collectibles. The hosts emphasize the value of reselling as a side hustle, share practical tips, and delve into topics such as vintage memorabilia, tools for improving sales, and the balance between work and reselling. Whether you're a seasoned reseller or just curious about the world of eBay selling, this episode offers a mix of useful advice and engaging storytelling.

00:00 Welcome Back to Pocket Change

00:51 Life Updates and Personal Changes

01:16 eBay Room and Inventory Challenges

04:10 Nicotine Withdrawal Journey

08:41 Niche Down or Diversify?

21:37 Pop Culture and Reselling Insights

30:21 Elvis Memorabilia and Conspiracy Theories

34:35 Reselling Adventures and Mishaps

36:10 The Challenges of Reselling Platforms

38:18 Exploring the Value of Vintage Items

40:29 Strategies for Successful Reselling

51:24 The Reality of Full-Time Reselling

01:07:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts discuss their listener feedback and future plans for the show. They address comments about the length of their episodes and the frequency of their content, revealing potential changes. Additionally, they share personal updates, including other podcast projects, volunteering commitments, and work-related responsibilities. The episode also features a 'Pick and Pass' segment, where they discuss the resale value of various items like belts, Vera Bradley bags, and stopwatches. Throughout the show, the hosts engage in humorous banter, share anecdotes, and reflect on the challenges of balancing their passion for reselling with their busy lives.00:00 Introduction and Format Changes00:36 Podcasting Challenges and Feedback01:29 Deciding the Future of the Show03:28 Exploring New Podcast Ideas05:00 Pick and Pass: Belt Discussion15:57 Pick and Pass: Stopwatch Analysis26:27 Pick and Pass: Vera Bradley Bags30:14 Analyzing Sell-Through Rates30:48 Discussing Backpack Prices31:08 Reselling Strategies and Tips32:04 Personal Stories and Experiences33:26 Evaluating Rocksmith Game Value39:08 Selling Game Accessories Separately42:35 Parting Out Items for Profit46:05 Upcoming Events and Plans49:32 Jerry Springer Show Memories55:10 Concluding Remarks and Humor

In this episode of Pocket Change: Picker Pass, join us as we navigate through various items to determine what’s worth buying and what’s not. Watch as we encounter a movie case without a disc, discuss the value of a South African beer glass set, and share tips on checking items before purchase. Whether you're a seasoned picker or just starting out, this episode is filled with valuable lessons in thrift shopping and reselling. Tune in and learn from our trials and triumphs!00:00 Introduction to Pocket Change Picker Pass00:18 The Movie Mishap01:00 Evaluating the Movie Cases04:05 The Beer Mug Bargain09:22 Final Thoughts and Farewell

In this episode of Pocket Change Picker Pass, our hosts review some quirky items, including a vintage back scratcher from Hong Kong and a Toy Story 3 movie. Despite their nostalgia, the hosts ultimately decide to pass on both items, discussing their low resale values and the humorously impractical nature of trying to resell them. Tune in for laughter, insightful banter, and some surprising facts about vintage collectibles!00:00 Introduction and Show Name Discussion00:56 First Item: Vintage Back Scratcher03:56 Second Item: Toy Story 3 DVD07:42 Conclusion and Reflections on Picker Pass