This episode of the Reselling Raiders podcast discusses strategies for dealing with sellers' stores while on vacation.

Here are some key takeaways:

Managing Online Stores on Vacation:

• eBay: Set your store to "vacation mode" to prevent purchases while you're away. Consider scheduling listings for a few days before and after your trip to maintain sales. (18:32-19:50)
• WhatNot: WhatNot allows for easier communication with buyers, even while on vacation. You can simply message them upon return to arrange shipping. (19:34-19:46)
• Depop: Depop doesn't have a vacation mode, so be sure to turn off your shop if necessary. (19:54-20:20)
• Optional Sale: While on vacation, consider offering a store-wide discount to entice buyers. (23:23-24:37)

Other Topics Covered:

• Successful "War" Show: The Raiders participated in a fun shirt selling event with other thrifty sellers. (13:08-15:56)
• Cash-Only Breakfast: The guys experienced a hilarious detour to a cash-only restaurant in West Virginia. (16:24-17:10)
• Hidden Shorts Box: Hat House discovered a forgotten box of shorts in his basement, perfect for future shows. (37:33-38:21)
• Passing on Large Deals: He wisely passed on two huge storage unit lots due to the potential work involved. (38:25-46:15)
• Second Order Negotiation: Hat House walked away from a second order deal with a new seller due to unrealistic pricing expectations. (46:24-47:57)
• Golf Club Trade Offers: Coach received multiple trade offers for his Scotty Cameron putter set. (48:59-51:07)
• Skiing Disaster: Hat House shared a comical story about his disastrous attempt to learn to ski on expert-level slopes in Montana. (52:10-57:06)
• New Office Space: The Raiders are moving their reselling operation to a dedicated office space. (57:36-58:38)

Overall, the episode provides helpful advice for managing your reselling business while taking a break and highlights some of the unexpected joys and challenges that can come with it.

The Bins Opened! What did we find? Cross Listing is it worth the time? What keeps me from cross listing more.

This episode of the Reselling Raiders podcast is all about bolo hunting (finding undervalued items to resell).

• They discuss various items they've found, including vintage jackets, golf apparel, and even a Mac Truck hat. (54:45-1:02:14)
• The hosts share tips for selling on Whatnot and eBay, highlighting the difference between quick wins on Whatnot and slower profits on eBay. (46:20-45:41)
• They talk about building a following on Whatnot, including strategies for pre-loading shows and engaging with the community. (46:20-48:57)
• The show also includes a fun segment where viewers guess what's in a box. (1:15:18-1:17:29)
• Finally, they discuss some future show ideas, like spinning a wheel to select items for a quick sale. (1:17:33-1:19:42)

Essentially, it's a mix of storytelling, advice, and entertainment for anyone interested in the world of reselling vintage goods.