I appreciate you taking the time to explain. The live auction format is not for me, but it is super interesting. I'm sure a lot of people find it intimidating to get started and your video makes it much more accessible.
This is so sweet of you to say! I made this video because when I was starting 2 years ago there were ZERO videos about it. There are a bunch now, but I'm happy I've helped a few people by making this one.
I am doing my whatnot onboarding class tomorrow and SO appreciate your video! I have OCD so can’t do anything unless I feel confident that I CAN so you have put me at ease. You explained this so well. Thank you, thank you.
Congratulations! WhatNot is a lot of fun, and they’ve added a bunch of great features since I made this video that make the whole process easier both as a seller and a buyer, so I think you’re really going to love it.
I use a dual camera green screen set up which is not necessary if you are just starting on WhatNot. A well lit room, a good smart phone and stand for the phone is all you need to get started.
I'm still waiting to be accepted so I am in the buying/ researching phase and this is the best video I have found yet, thank you so much! What was that behind you at like 16:30 though I rewound several times!!!!!!!!
Lol it’s my cat Moxie’s tail! If you watch other videos of mine you’ll see her more but she’s always around 💕. I’m glad this was helpful and I do hope you get accepted soon.
@@B0BBuys i thought that was her then. I saw her later then but i had already commented and rewound so many times, lol. I did subscribe now and will be watching more. thank you.
Great job explaining how it all works. I look forward to dropping in to your show tonight. It reminds me of getting ready for a live in person event I do several times a year. You have to interact with the customers, pull inventory and tag it (or list in Whatnot's case) and it's a quick way to move inventory. The only difference is for me you are setting up a booth and for Whatnot you are setting a live show. I still can't see how a move to Whatnot would work for my business. My ASP is $52-54 and on bad weeks it hovers around $42. Nicole State made a post about her numbers and you know what kind of audience she has. In 30 days she hosted 18 shows, sold 1600 items and grossed $21,500. That's an ASP of only $13.44! Since it is Gross I would assume that is before she deducted COG and Whatnot fees. So for me, it's a no. I continue to watch sales on the app though. I am looking at the Collectibles section for Mid-Century treasures. However, even those sellers said their sales have taken a large dip since the influx of sellers to the app. I'm not saying never. We will just have to see how it goes.
Good video and very detailed explanation good 👍, and I still couldn’t found any video how whatnot shipping labels works = like how you print them once the auction is don ? Or you print them while some one will win at current time, if you please make a video on labels and shipping that will be great 👍 thanks alot.
You don’t see a video for shipping because it’s really hard to show without doxxing your buyers. Next time I run one I’ll see if it’s feasible to make a video.
I have my first show tomorrow night...and I ALSO have ADHD! Anyway, do you know how to rotate a photo when it has added. It was correct on my phone, but turned sideways when I added it to the show.
Thanks for the video very helpful I just got approved I’m watching a lot of tutorials I’m nervous about doing my first one what tools you use ? Do I need a ring light?
If you have daylight bulbs in your home fixtures that may be enough. I use box lighting but I’ve had those a long time because I’m a partnered streamer on twitch. What are you going to sell on WhatNot because that makes a difference in what tools I would suggest.
Hi, is it possible to make a video of how to start the auction and how to pin the items from the store to the auction. I’m a little scared on how to start, I'm adding items with the prices I want to start the auction. Really appreciate your video and information 😊
Hi I’m a little confused by the question and I want to make sure I give you the best information, did you list the items under buy it now accidentally? If you have a specific order you want your items to be auctioned you may wish to title them in numerical order like 1-item name, 2-item name that will set the order in an easy way. I only ever pin one item in my auctions the one that I think is the most interesting.
It's okay. If you put it in buy it now, it will stay there by my understand. You have to list buy it now and auction items separately. When you put the item up live for auction is when you set your starting price.
Hi! Quick question. Is there a way to add the starting bid on there so someone doesn't pre-bid lower than that? I can't figure out how and i'll be starting my first show soon. Thanks in advance ✅✨
Hey! I wanted to get confirmation from WhatNot before answering, so I was giving 💯 valid info. If you list stuff before going live and want to do say $5 starts, and before your show someone does a $3 prebid. It doesn’t effect what you start it at. You’ll just type in what you want the start to be and the prebid falls off since it’s less than what the seller is “listing” the item for. Prebidding is more for buyers that maybe can’t make a show but really want something or someone that cannot stay the whole time but really want something.
If you are talking about setting up lights and connecting devices, the only video I can help you with is this one talking about OBS which I used myself to set up my desktop stream. However, I stopped using the virtual cable he suggested because it didn’t work and messed up the audio: ua-cam.com/video/YBp7xLVGGEE/v-deo.htmlsi=g7HSP660b9gs6jYZ
great video thank you! I have a question Do you have to list everything you auction? or you can just show them and start the auction? I have a box full of small jewelry pieces and it seems impossible to list all of them! please advise, thanks
There are plenty of people that do one listing with the same start price like Jewelry $1 starts and have quantity of 50 and just run them one after another. If you can keep the items and buyers straight go for it!
I’m saving this video for when or if I ever get accepted. I applied but I haven’t heard anything . Not sure if I did it right because all I got was an email back saying I got verified and that was it 🤷♀️
@@denisecoffey6269 wow. That does kind of solidify three of my main thoughts on the platform. 1. They are still trying to grow the platform and they are not retaining the ones they have gained 2. They are wanting to grow as a social platform not a reselling one. 3. They are falling into the same pitfalls as Posh so within 5 years they’ll position to sell or go public.
@@B0BsBooks yes that is very true. I have been on EBay and Poshmark I have over 1000 items in inventory. Good items… but with no UA-cam and Instagram only being 1100 how do I not qualify to sell. But yet all the big you tubers got on there with No problem. But honestly I’m not going to stress about it. I’m going to keep on listing on my platforms and if the eBay live auctions ever get going I will try that :-) So it’s all good! And I will to continue to support my favorite youtubers because y’all are awesome!
Hi thanks for your videos. I need help please. So I scheduled my first show, i created 300 listings. I need to make changes, is there a way where i am able to bulk edit the bid starting amount? And also bulk delete? Thanks!
You can only bulk edit on desktop. Open whatnot.com on your computer, click on your profile picture, under the selling tab there is an inventory button, click the inventory button. There is a Bulk Edit toggle, turn it on and it will allow you to bulk edit all items currently listed, both for auctions and buy it nows.
Thank you so very much for sharing that you have a disability! I do as well and I appreciate that you have a shorter show! I was wondering how that would work for me. I will subscribe ans continue to watch❤
Shorter shows have worked for me between 20-30 items. They also have a way to upload your posh listings to their buy it now marketplace, so it's even more accessible
Thank you so much for this video. I set up my first auction, how do I get people to join? I'm so scared no one will be there 😂. I've been blindly doing this for a week now, do they just join once you're live? I'm such a noob!
Since I’m on UA-cam I always film a haul of what I’m going to list, but if you don’t have social media people are more likely to show up if you have good photos and descriptions of your items prior to you going live. Make a thumbnail of what you have and a short little video with the highlights and that helps too.
WhatNot takes care of that already. It’s like $5 for first class shipping and then $2.50 for each additional item. If it’s heavier like jacket or shoes it’s like $9 for the first item then $5-10 additional bases on the weight you put in. Which is why it’s so important to have accurate weights when you list your items.
@@B0BBuys thank you for answering my question. I really enjoyed your video. I’ve been looking for one that walked you through it. One more question. Do you have to create a listing for each item or can you send an invoice to the buyer.
You have to create a listing for each item. I do A LOT more than most sellers do on the platform. Most just have a basic title like 1-tshirt with a weight measurement and talk about measurements and any issues during the live.
You can chose which items go live yourself but it auto orders in numerical order then alphabetical. So if you want it in a certain order you can do 1 - whatever the item is etc
Thank you for this video I have yet to do my first auction I'm waiting on whatnot to return my email about shipping and labels as I'm from Canada and it's confusing plus I don't have a printer yet for labels. So hopefully they get back to me about what to do. Thanks again ill be checking you out on whatnot and I'll follow you have a great day! Very helpful thank you 😊!
Thank you for watching! I hope it makes things a little easier to get started. I'm excited that whatnot has grown into Canada and wish you all the success and that they get back to you soon and answer your questions.
Only if you have a huge following. It’s a platform for fast flipping so no eBay currently is higher return but it is a slower return. Reselling comes down to do you want the fast nickel or the slow dime.
Depends on how long it takes for the items to arrive to your buyer. I do next day shipping. My auctions run on Monday, so by Friday I start getting notifications that the money has been released and in my WhatNot account.
I appreciate you taking the time to explain. The live auction format is not for me, but it is super interesting. I'm sure a lot of people find it intimidating to get started and your video makes it much more accessible.
This is so sweet of you to say! I made this video because when I was starting 2 years ago there were ZERO videos about it. There are a bunch now, but I'm happy I've helped a few people by making this one.
I am doing my whatnot onboarding class tomorrow and SO appreciate your video! I have OCD so can’t do anything unless I feel confident that I CAN so you have put me at ease. You explained this so well. Thank you, thank you.
Congratulations! WhatNot is a lot of fun, and they’ve added a bunch of great features since I made this video that make the whole process easier both as a seller and a buyer, so I think you’re really going to love it.
Thank you so much. First time I have seen how things are entered on the phone - which I have not been able to make work yet.
They have made a lot of quality improvements since i made this video. I hope you have a great first show!
Thanks for this got my first WN stream Monday evening - great tips
Congratulations! I hope you have an amazing live.
@@B0BBuys thank you so much!
I was hoping someone would make this video so THANK YOU!!
You’re welcome! I hope it helps people.
Wonderful content and pointers. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
This is so helpful. I was over processing everything in my head and you brought out a lot of good points. Have a blessed day
Glad it was helpful! I get in my head too about things, so I 100% understand
Thanks for the info! Can you do a video of how you set up your cameras/phone etc. doing the actual auction?
I use a dual camera green screen set up which is not necessary if you are just starting on WhatNot. A well lit room, a good smart phone and stand for the phone is all you need to get started.
Thanks!
@@B0BBuys
Thank you for this helpful video. It explained what I needed to know! 😅
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for show us the know how.
Thank you for watching!
One of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you very much!
I'm glad it was helpful!
Nice walkthrough -- currently just a buyer on Whatnot which I enjoy doing -- had to go with dbl Bob videos today!
Have you done a posh show yet? I haven't seen any youtubers do a vid like this one yet for posh
They require you to sign an NDA to opt into posh shows, so no I was not interested and that is why you haven’t seen any videos about it yet.
Terrific idea for a video. Nice job!
thanks for this!!!! I am trying to set up my first auction maybe next week or the following..thanks for this video.
Congratulations! I hope it helps and you have great success on the platform
I'm still waiting to be accepted so I am in the buying/ researching phase and this is the best video I have found yet, thank you so much! What was that behind you at like 16:30 though I rewound several times!!!!!!!!
Lol it’s my cat Moxie’s tail! If you watch other videos of mine you’ll see her more but she’s always around 💕. I’m glad this was helpful and I do hope you get accepted soon.
@@B0BBuys i thought that was her then. I saw her later then but i had already commented and rewound so many times, lol. I did subscribe now and will be watching more. thank you.
Great job explaining how it all works. I look forward to dropping in to your show tonight. It reminds me of getting ready for a live in person event I do several times a year. You have to interact with the customers, pull inventory and tag it (or list in Whatnot's case) and it's a quick way to move inventory. The only difference is for me you are setting up a booth and for Whatnot you are setting a live show. I still can't see how a move to Whatnot would work for my business. My ASP is $52-54 and on bad weeks it hovers around $42. Nicole State made a post about her numbers and you know what kind of audience she has. In 30 days she hosted 18 shows, sold 1600 items and grossed $21,500. That's an ASP of only $13.44! Since it is Gross I would assume that is before she deducted COG and Whatnot fees. So for me, it's a no. I continue to watch sales on the app though. I am looking at the Collectibles section for Mid-Century treasures. However, even those sellers said their sales have taken a large dip since the influx of sellers to the app. I'm not saying never. We will just have to see how it goes.
Maybe you'll find something beautiful on the app for yourself, but yeah it's definitely a volume seller market not a high ASP market
Good video and very detailed explanation good 👍, and I still couldn’t found any video how whatnot shipping labels works = like how you print them once the auction is don ? Or you print them while some one will win at current time, if you please make a video on labels and shipping that will be great 👍 thanks alot.
You don’t see a video for shipping because it’s really hard to show without doxxing your buyers. Next time I run one I’ll see if it’s feasible to make a video.
I have my first show tomorrow night...and I ALSO have ADHD! Anyway, do you know how to rotate a photo when it has added. It was correct on my phone, but turned sideways when I added it to the show.
You cannot change it only try to reupload it or take a new photo in the app
I just signed up to start selling on whatnot. Thank you for making this video.
Of course! There are plenty of WhatNot videos out now vs when I started but I hoped my would still be helpful.
Super helpful video!! Thank you!! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video, I love your style of selling!
That's very kind of you! Thank you for watching.
Holy moly, you totally look like me in the '70s in your modeling vids - LOL!
That's so sweet of you
Great vid!! I will definitely use some of these tips when I do my first live later in the month. Thank you so much! 😌
Glad it was helpful! I hope your first sale was successful!
Thank you so much !
Thank you for watching I hope it helps!
Very helpful! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice detailed video, I hope you do well!
Fun and informative content, as always. Thanks
Thank you for watching!
Awesome video
Thank you that’s kind of you to say 💕
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Question. Can we add pictures from the website
You can clone items from past streams on desktop, but adding photos on desktop is not an option
Thank you! Helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video very helpful I just got approved I’m watching a lot of tutorials I’m nervous about doing my first one what tools you use ? Do I need a ring light?
If you have daylight bulbs in your home fixtures that may be enough. I use box lighting but I’ve had those a long time because I’m a partnered streamer on twitch. What are you going to sell on WhatNot because that makes a difference in what tools I would suggest.
@@B0BBuys clothing
I’m not gonna lie not sure if I can do a live show but I have watched so many already I’m hoping I can do it
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Hi, is it possible to make a video of how to start the auction and how to pin the items from the store to the auction. I’m a little scared on how to start, I'm adding items with the prices I want to start the auction. Really appreciate your video and information 😊
Hi I’m a little confused by the question and I want to make sure I give you the best information, did you list the items under buy it now accidentally? If you have a specific order you want your items to be auctioned you may wish to title them in numerical order like 1-item name, 2-item name that will set the order in an easy way. I only ever pin one item in my auctions the one that I think is the most interesting.
@@B0BBuys lol sorry I know I wasn't very clear... but there are so many doubts and questions. Yes I put everything in buy it now.
It's okay. If you put it in buy it now, it will stay there by my understand. You have to list buy it now and auction items separately. When you put the item up live for auction is when you set your starting price.
@@B0BBuys thank you very much… you are the best! 😉
So helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi! Quick question. Is there a way to add the starting bid on there so someone doesn't pre-bid lower than that? I can't figure out how and i'll be starting my first show soon. Thanks in advance ✅✨
Hey! I wanted to get confirmation from WhatNot before answering, so I was giving 💯 valid info. If you list stuff before going live and want to do say $5 starts, and before your show someone does a $3 prebid. It doesn’t effect what you start it at. You’ll just type in what you want the start to be and the prebid falls off since it’s less than what the seller is “listing” the item for. Prebidding is more for buyers that maybe can’t make a show but really want something or someone that cannot stay the whole time but really want something.
Great question thanks now I don't have to ask and know lol tyvm!
@@B0BBuys thank you
@@KeyboardWarriorOfTRUTH ✅ Best of luck on WhatNot. We should follow & support eachother
Wish you or someone would actually show how you set the show up, use of the phone it desktop set up etc to do a live
If you are talking about setting up lights and connecting devices, the only video I can help you with is this one talking about OBS which I used myself to set up my desktop stream. However, I stopped using the virtual cable he suggested because it didn’t work and messed up the audio: ua-cam.com/video/YBp7xLVGGEE/v-deo.htmlsi=g7HSP660b9gs6jYZ
What is OBS?
great video thank you! I have a question Do you have to list everything you auction? or you can just show them and start the auction? I have a box full of small jewelry pieces and it seems impossible to list all of them! please advise, thanks
There are plenty of people that do one listing with the same start price like Jewelry $1 starts and have quantity of 50 and just run them one after another. If you can keep the items and buyers straight go for it!
@@B0BBuys Thank you so much That's much better! I think I have about 4 to 5 hundred pieces! thank you for your advise
@@B0BBuys how do i know what to ship then? is there going to be a screen shot or name? thank you so much I appreciate your answers
This was very helpful thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I’m saving this video for when or if I ever get accepted. I applied but I haven’t heard anything . Not sure if I did it right because all I got was an email back saying I got verified and that was it 🤷♀️
Have you heard anything yet?
@@B0BsBooks they refused me and said I need to grow my followers on social media and on what not so not sure what to do know 🤷♀️
@@denisecoffey6269 wow. That does kind of solidify three of my main thoughts on the platform. 1. They are still trying to grow the platform and they are not retaining the ones they have gained 2. They are wanting to grow as a social platform not a reselling one. 3. They are falling into the same pitfalls as Posh so within 5 years they’ll position to sell or go public.
@@B0BsBooks yes that is very true. I have been on EBay and Poshmark I have over 1000 items in inventory. Good items… but with no UA-cam and Instagram only being 1100 how do I not qualify to sell. But yet all the big you tubers got on there with No problem. But honestly I’m not going to stress about it. I’m going to keep on listing on my platforms and if the eBay live auctions ever get going I will try that :-) So it’s all good! And I will to continue to support my favorite youtubers because y’all are awesome!
Hi thanks for your videos. I need help please. So I scheduled my first show, i created 300 listings. I need to make changes, is there a way where i am able to bulk edit the bid starting amount? And also bulk delete? Thanks!
You can only bulk edit on desktop. Open whatnot.com on your computer, click on your profile picture, under the selling tab there is an inventory button, click the inventory button. There is a Bulk Edit toggle, turn it on and it will allow you to bulk edit all items currently listed, both for auctions and buy it nows.
Thank you so very much for sharing that you have a disability! I do as well and I appreciate that you have a shorter show! I was wondering how that would work for me. I will subscribe ans continue to watch❤
Shorter shows have worked for me between 20-30 items. They also have a way to upload your posh listings to their buy it now marketplace, so it's even more accessible
@B0B Buys love that thank you! So I'm planning my first show do I stick with one category or should I do a few of everything?
I just accepted. Thank you for putting up this video
You’re welcome and congratulations on being accepted!
whats the best way to upload your photos when you are uploading the video or photos?
I do everything on my phone. If it's books I just do it in the app, and if it's clothing I will upload them from my phone's camera roll
@@B0BBuys ok thank, bur for the application process?
Hey girl! Great Video! Lol I have Add too lol I so get what you are saying! Thanks for sharing Great information! See around whatnot :)
I hope so thank you!
Very cool
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for this video. I set up my first auction, how do I get people to join? I'm so scared no one will be there 😂. I've been blindly doing this for a week now, do they just join once you're live? I'm such a noob!
Since I’m on UA-cam I always film a haul of what I’m going to list, but if you don’t have social media people are more likely to show up if you have good photos and descriptions of your items prior to you going live. Make a thumbnail of what you have and a short little video with the highlights and that helps too.
@@B0BBuys Thank you so much! I do have a fb business page. I really appreciate your help!!
amazing youtuber
This is very sweet of you to say, thank you.
Hi i was wondering if there is a way to combine shipping if people buy more than one item.?
Just found my answer lol on google😅🙈
WhatNot takes care of that already. It’s like $5 for first class shipping and then $2.50 for each additional item. If it’s heavier like jacket or shoes it’s like $9 for the first item then $5-10 additional bases on the weight you put in. Which is why it’s so important to have accurate weights when you list your items.
@@B0BBuys thank you for answering my question. I really enjoyed your video. I’ve been looking for one that walked you through it. One more question. Do you have to create a listing for each item or can you send an invoice to the buyer.
You have to create a listing for each item. I do A LOT more than most sellers do on the platform. Most just have a basic title like 1-tshirt with a weight measurement and talk about measurements and any issues during the live.
Thanks for this! Does anyone know if you can reorganize the order of your items after listing / before you go live?
You can chose which items go live yourself but it auto orders in numerical order then alphabetical. So if you want it in a certain order you can do 1 - whatever the item is etc
@@B0BBuys Got it, Thank you!
I sell 70’s sewing patterns and noticed how smallest miss size is 6.
Tiny tiny people. Sizes were deregulated in the mid 80s so since then it's been a free for all.
How does whatnot print labels and you get them at your house?
If you have a wireless label printer you can print the labels from your phone, or you can use the seller dashboard on desktop to print the labels.
@@B0BBuys thank you!
I clean everything I sell, I literally saw something with mold in it. I would be mortified to sell something that nasty.
Absolutely. If it has mold it it would be thrown away, but thankfully I've not experienced that yet
Thank you for this video I have yet to do my first auction I'm waiting on whatnot to return my email about shipping and labels as I'm from Canada and it's confusing plus I don't have a printer yet for labels. So hopefully they get back to me about what to do. Thanks again ill be checking you out on whatnot and I'll follow you have a great day! Very helpful thank you 😊!
Thank you for watching! I hope it makes things a little easier to get started. I'm excited that whatnot has grown into Canada and wish you all the success and that they get back to you soon and answer your questions.
@@B0BBuys thanks so much appreciate it. I am still waiting on them :(
Is whatnot more profitable than eBay?
Only if you have a huge following. It’s a platform for fast flipping so no eBay currently is higher return but it is a slower return. Reselling comes down to do you want the fast nickel or the slow dime.
How long does it take to get paid?
Depends on how long it takes for the items to arrive to your buyer. I do next day shipping. My auctions run on Monday, so by Friday I start getting notifications that the money has been released and in my WhatNot account.
beautiful women and helpful
Thank you!
what the hell is theydes..lol
Theydies are femme presenting non-binary people. Gentlethems are masculine presenting non-binary people. I strive to be as inclusive as possible.
I had to Google it myself lol I just decided to say ladies and gents so I don't confuse people but that's my personal opinion 😅
Wow, awesome video! If I ever get to resell full time, I will be applying to whatnot. B0b's whatnot auctions are great, so please check her out!!
I know you would kill it on there!
Thank you!
You're welcome, I hope it helps!