The Ultimate Guide to Flipping Remotes on eBay: Maximize Your Profits

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  • @JrideFlips
    @JrideFlips  Рік тому +33

    If you can tell I’ve SOLD THOUSANDS. Lol I hope I didn’t come across as arrogant I’m just new to UA-cam and still not the best on camera. I repeated that over and over because of my nerves and inexperience

    • @TarasSimpleCrochet
      @TarasSimpleCrochet Рік тому

      Not arrogant at all love your videos :)

    • @christopherf.8201
      @christopherf.8201 Рік тому

      Keep up the great videos! Love the knowledge

    • @StealthySandwich
      @StealthySandwich Рік тому +2

      Where do you get the plastic bags at? I have had a hard time finding something that would work for remotes. Glasses as well, as I assume it's the same bag. Seen several other people ask, but no replies. Please do spill the beans.

    • @ClairesCreativeFinds
      @ClairesCreativeFinds Рік тому

      @@StealthySandwich i get mine on Amazon and pay between 7 and 14 cents for each mailer. I buy them in packs of 100 or 300.

    • @MaryBicknell
      @MaryBicknell Рік тому

      Stop judging yourself. You’re amazing and I feel like I should pay you for all that I have learned!!
      Confident is what you are.

  • @Eightbitswide
    @Eightbitswide Рік тому +5

    Thank you for posting this. I noticed that my local charity shop wasn't putting out remotes. I asked them about it and they said they have been tossing them out. I've asked them to start a box in the back and they agreed! I'll probably pay $1 a piece for them, but they dig out three immediately and sold all three to me for a $1 just for asking. Awesome.

  • @deltaray3
    @deltaray3 4 дні тому

    I have a one of a kind way of testing remotes. I'm also a maker and made a IR to sound and light demo circuit for kids for my local makerfaire 8 years ago. I was able to easily use it to quickly press all the buttons and hear unique sounds for the unique codes. Makes me more confident that the remote really works and made a breeze of testing 160 remotes that I acquired recently for only $50.

  • @Sillysoft
    @Sillysoft Рік тому +8

    I dont know if you mentioned it, I glossed over the video because I already do a lot of what you already said. But remotes to beds and recliners also go for really good money. I recently sold a bed remote for over $100. Sold within an hour of listing it. But the bottom line is, when you are at yard sales or thrift store, comping is your friend. You cannot go wrong with comping things out. Knowing how to quickly and correctly understand comps is the key IMO.

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому +1

      Beds remote are amazing, fan remotes are decent as well

  • @RMS873
    @RMS873 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for all your hard work explaining the intricacies of the eBay ways! 🙏 the remote packing sequence, burrito-style, made me hungry at the very end 😂

  • @kathybeckman9431
    @kathybeckman9431 4 місяці тому

    Love how DETAILED you are. Lots of new sellers find this specific information super helpful.

  • @michaelbosse3490
    @michaelbosse3490 9 місяців тому

    Actually I see someone who is passionate and truly excited about what they do.

  • @therustyduck5400
    @therustyduck5400 Рік тому +1

    Pointing the remote at the camera, THANK YOU!!!!

  • @andrewglass6919
    @andrewglass6919 10 місяців тому

    Excellent video, I asked on another video about remotes then I saw the q&a on 12-7-23 on facebook someone asked and I am here now.

  • @shannongreenlaw321
    @shannongreenlaw321 7 місяців тому

    THANK YOU! I have been learning from several youtubers about thrifting and you are IMMEDIATELY my #1! I wish you had videos like this for EVERYTHING I'm selling etc.
    I'e been cleaning out my parents basement (full of 5 family members things from over lifetime) & been finding all kinds of stuff to try to resell. Books, toys, cds, dvds, electronics, misc. and now REMOTES. & I want to try buying a few things to resell from a thrift store now too beyond what I already have. Including things I'm foreign to like tools. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

  • @LoveMyRottweiler1
    @LoveMyRottweiler1 Рік тому +2

    Been selling on eBay for 19 years, I have only sold handful of remotes, thanks for the information I will be looking out for remotes in the future...just subscribed to your channel...

  • @sarabennett756
    @sarabennett756 9 місяців тому

    I so appreciate finding a channel like yours. You are a wonderful, get to the point teacher. I am older and supplementing income. Will never sell thousands of remotes lol but certainly can improve my sourcing skills. Thank you!

  • @thirdcoasthustle
    @thirdcoasthustle 11 місяців тому +1

    your info on title structure has really helped me. recently went and redid all of my titles and sold a hand full of things that had been sitting and i couldn't figure out why. thanks!

  • @chancesumsion4434
    @chancesumsion4434 3 місяці тому

    Nice! Thanks Jride! Can’t wait to see you in the wild when you move up here!

  • @robinscarrell4455
    @robinscarrell4455 Рік тому +1

    I was wondering how many you’ve sold…lol…this was VERY helpful. Thanks again

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому +1

      Lol one of my first videos I repeated myself.. ALOT lol

  • @cashflowfamOC
    @cashflowfamOC Рік тому +3

    Jride you gave tons of good information! The trick on checking the remotes with the phones was very awesome. I will be using that on remotes I find in my pallets.
    I saw how you store them that’s a very easy way to grab them once they sell.
    Awesome information keep it up!

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому

      Thanks man I’m glad this helped!

  • @tiffanylabrie6309
    @tiffanylabrie6309 3 місяці тому

    That was an incredible video!!!🎉 I’m so excited to get out there and start sourcing remote controls! Wasn’t on my radar until now, thank you!!❤

  • @bigthrifting5715
    @bigthrifting5715 Рік тому +2

    Where do you get your bags for remotes and what size?

  • @Tas60232
    @Tas60232 3 дні тому

    Question, if a few buttons don’t light up, or only slightly light up, should I toss it, 8 buttons on the entire remote are like this. Thanks for the great information.

  • @dolfinwriter5389
    @dolfinwriter5389 29 днів тому

    I've sold a TON of remotes and I have bins and bins full of them I still need to clean, test and list. There used to be a Salvation Army store near me that had BINS FULL of them, and they were so happy to get rid of them they sold me entire bins full for $15 or something. Then that store closed, but I have enough to keep me busy for quite a while, and every once in a while I find more at Goodwill or yard sales and such.
    I find some are so disgustingly dirty like somebody spilled soda on them that then that got sticky and then other dirt stuck to that, making them so disgusting that I feel like I have to take them apart to thoroughly clean them. I would have taken apart the one you cleaned in your video.
    I have a couple questions though--what do you do with the ones that don't work? Do you do any e-recycling?
    How do you test RF remotes? I have a couple of those.
    Where do you get your bags?
    Thanks!

  • @yardmine
    @yardmine 4 місяці тому

    great info man! We get hundreds of remotes a week and been selling them in untested lots... not the best money, but picking out the good ones will help.

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  4 місяці тому

      I’ve sold thousands now. If it doesn’t have a screen like the harmonys or something sell them as used working. My failure rate is about 1 in 2000

  • @rnrgoodies
    @rnrgoodies Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this breakdown of which ones to sell, how to clean them, and the best way to format the title. That was all super helpful information!

  • @VivienneRussell
    @VivienneRussell Рік тому +1

    Jake, love this video. So helpful as always. Do you have a similar tutorial for cameras? I have a few to sell but have no clue how to clean them. If that's something you have already recorded, I will find it (watching all your content) but if you haven't recorded a tutorial on how to prep cameras for sale, I'm sure all your subs would love to see one!! Thanks again for all your help.

  • @kpratt5960
    @kpratt5960 Рік тому

    Slick trick with the cellphone!! Thank you

  • @MuelaBravaTV
    @MuelaBravaTV 6 місяців тому

    Can you give us some advice on how to find what model control we have if not marked on the control itself? Thanks again. New subscriber here!

  • @sharonb5348
    @sharonb5348 Рік тому

    Another awesome viideo, Jake! Please keep them coming. I like your straight-forward, but friendly approach in your videos - you're a natural!

  • @niutak76
    @niutak76 Рік тому +1

    Nice guide to flipping remotes. I have already been doing so for a couple of years but don't usually pick them up anymore as I find the majority of them only sell for $8-12 free shipping. Out of curiosity why is one of your remotes listed for over 14k?

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому

      Haha that’s an error for sure I’ll fix that today thank yoy

  • @lozzieburger
    @lozzieburger Рік тому +1

    I sold a few remotes on eBay a couple of years ago. Didn't get any returns. I just cleaned around the buttons with a QTip and used isopropyl alcohol spray, in very small quantity. I didn't know which brands to buy, but I just knew Sony were popular. Thanks for the tips! Could you just test the remote in front of a mirror? I also wonder if a lot if thrift shops throw remotes straight in the bin if they are donated without the appliance?

  • @HuntingDownCoyote
    @HuntingDownCoyote Рік тому

    Thank you 🙏 I can find things other resellers miss 💪

  • @lsvw1117
    @lsvw1117 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the informative video. Definitely will be comping out remotes I find. Where do you get the sealable bags that you put the remotes and sunglasses into? Do they have a special name? Thank you!

  • @castofone
    @castofone 3 місяці тому

    Great info. Any tips for easy fix to try if remote doesn’t seem to work? I picked up some good pioneer and Harman Kardon remotes for $4.00 each. Tested them at home and none work!

  • @eaglebride
    @eaglebride 7 місяців тому

    Good job. Love your videos. As a newbie your instructions help a lot.

  • @jeffp64fl
    @jeffp64fl 6 місяців тому

    Do you test radio or RF remotes? If so, how? I've seen some DIY projects for testing but retail equipment seems too expensive to justify the purchase.

  • @davidwc2675
    @davidwc2675 Рік тому

    Thanks for the info. Never thought of these. I’ll be looking now.

  • @SideGig
    @SideGig Рік тому +3

    Great video! I have sold a few remotes but ended up with too many that were low value. This video was very helpful. Just one question. Since you didn't have the Harmony charging base, did you sell it as untested? Thanks!

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому +3

      I have extra cradles and wires to charge and test. So I tested this one!

    • @SideGig
      @SideGig Рік тому

      @@JrideFlips OK, thanks.

  • @Robin-gf7bd
    @Robin-gf7bd Рік тому +1

    You are a treasure!!! Thank you for the invaluable information. I was at a church rummage sale a couple of months ago and they had boxes and boxes of electronics and remotes 🫤. I wonder how much money I passed on 🤷‍♀️

  • @tunenakathy
    @tunenakathy Рік тому

    Loved the video, very informative. I need more like this in every category

  • @maryt8184
    @maryt8184 Рік тому

    This is very helpful. I've never sold remotes but maybe I will try it. Thx.

  • @Jake-Day
    @Jake-Day Рік тому +3

    That sucking sound is the sound of profits being sucked away due to 5000 new remote re-sellers. 😅

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому +2

      I’d be honored to help 5000+ people make a living

    • @Jake-Day
      @Jake-Day Рік тому

      @@JrideFlips That’s not what the result is. The profits end up getting competed away until nobody can make a living.
      You’re helping the buyers get cheaper remotes.
      Let’s have the debate/discussion. I’ll come on your show. :)

    • @Branden-vl9sl
      @Branden-vl9sl 5 місяців тому

      ​@@Jake-Daywhat do you mean competed?

  • @jade1655
    @jade1655 Рік тому

    i just wanna know if you wrapped that label around the narrow remote as is once you packed it like that and if USPS took it lol some locations do not like when you have "un orthodox" wrapping methods. Good job!

  • @LyndaWilliams-ug4xb
    @LyndaWilliams-ug4xb Рік тому

    Excellent information ! Thank you!

  • @CrazyGadgetGuy
    @CrazyGadgetGuy Рік тому

    Man!! Thank you so much for such a great video full of information.

  • @hdbinnc8583
    @hdbinnc8583 Рік тому

    Thank you. Great information! Gives me something to think about. 👍

  • @Bryanjudasblackwood
    @Bryanjudasblackwood 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video! Ty so much for the tips🤝🏻🙏🏻

  • @debbierizzoburrell4745
    @debbierizzoburrell4745 Рік тому

    Awesome information and delivery! Thank you!

  • @leebrown9658
    @leebrown9658 10 місяців тому

    I love your information and tips on doing things. With shipping, would you recommend a newbie shipping with ebay to start and then checking out Pirateship? I have seen a couple of people that ship only through Pirateship. Why through Pirateship? Any possible way doing a video of setting up Pirateship and how it works? Thank you for your videos.

  • @recordsgeek
    @recordsgeek Рік тому +2

    Great video and thanks for showing how to test them - I have ended up with some duds and stopped looking for them. Do you carry some fresh "AA" batteries with you when sourcing so you can test them? Do you have an EBay store and utilize the free shipping supplies? I was wondering if one of their padded poly mailers would offer enough protection (or a different brand)?

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому +3

      I just buy them and test them at home. I’ve found 98 out of 100 work and if I lose ¢50 twice I’m okay with that

  • @sheilaspieler8412
    @sheilaspieler8412 Рік тому

    Love your videos!! I always learn

  • @barrymccockinner4156
    @barrymccockinner4156 Рік тому

    Thanks for the free.999 knowledge, great info!!!

  • @LisaCarey-yw2uf
    @LisaCarey-yw2uf 9 місяців тому

    Loving your videos!

  • @LikeADoctor85
    @LikeADoctor85 6 місяців тому

    with the camera trick, I found that sometimes some buttons flicker light, and others don't on the same remote. Does that mean it's not really working? I found two Sony RM-DX700 in a lot from ebay, but one of them is like that, not sure if I need to say that, or is that supposed to happen?

  • @Coreydempsey
    @Coreydempsey 11 місяців тому

    Amazing video. You earned a new Sub right here.

  • @OhmegadJT
    @OhmegadJT Рік тому +1

    If I ever found myself stranded with someone on a remote island, I’d hope it was with you.

  • @cindystrain2263
    @cindystrain2263 7 місяців тому

    Great video!!

  • @OhmegadJT
    @OhmegadJT Рік тому +1

    Do you ever pick up fan remotes? They can have some crazy value too!

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому +2

      Yeah I planned on adding that as a bonus tip but I forgot lol

    • @OhmegadJT
      @OhmegadJT Рік тому +1

      @@JrideFlips bro you sell exactly what I like to sell, subbed and looking forward to more vids

  • @jeremiah03101
    @jeremiah03101 Місяць тому

    do you use only pirate ship for your shipping service? i've always used ebay but it seems cheaper

  • @lgarcya
    @lgarcya 2 місяці тому

    Hi Jride: Did you ship them with the batteries or no batteries? Maybe an obvious question. Just wondering what you do as a practice. Thanks, Lorrayne

  • @merrills8984
    @merrills8984 Рік тому

    I am trying to find a universal charger to purchase on Ebay to charge multiple items. Can you suggest one to purchase?

  • @Victorhugomusic512
    @Victorhugomusic512 8 місяців тому

    How do you compete with the counterfeit remotes from china on eBay? There are so many unbranded and new remotes that are clearly identical to the manufacture, eBay is ok with it. I can understand selling aftermarket programable but knocking off of the exact design and model.

  • @theblasman
    @theblasman Рік тому +1

    Great video. New sub, enjoy them. Do you use Pirate Ship a lot? I use sometimes. Since you are a numbers guy, is it more cost effective? Thx

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому +5

      I use pirate ship every time because it allows me to use a credit card that has 3x points for shipping. The wife and I are going to Hawaii for free next month.

    • @theblasman
      @theblasman Рік тому

      @@JrideFlips Smart man. Thank you.

  • @kellyreally
    @kellyreally Рік тому

    ❤AWESOME VIDEO❤ thank you for all the deets!!!!!!!!!!

  • @fullhousefinds817
    @fullhousefinds817 Рік тому

    Thanks for a cool video, definitely like these type

  • @zombemombe
    @zombemombe 8 місяців тому

    Do you or know a good video on testing and reselling digital cameras

  • @Garagesales_university
    @Garagesales_university 10 місяців тому

    I would love a video on how pirate ship works

  • @co-vest-7627
    @co-vest-7627 Рік тому +1

    On average how many thrift stores do you have to got to to find enough remotes for your business, thanks in advance

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому +2

      I thrift and yard sale 30 hours a week

  • @bill2461
    @bill2461 5 місяців тому

    Where do you get them from, none of my goodwill ever have any good ones

  • @moerucobo
    @moerucobo 11 місяців тому

    Great information 👍🏽

  • @milesfamilybiz
    @milesfamilybiz Рік тому

    Great video. Just subscribed.

  • @nickchaltry2596
    @nickchaltry2596 Рік тому +1

    You're the first reseller I've heard use Pirate ship.... care to make a video on that or have you already?

  • @mihalyfreeman5928
    @mihalyfreeman5928 10 місяців тому

    I saw a remote for sony at GW today for 0.99 and left it there :( Should have picked it up but it was only 1. I next best secret in selling a ton off is power supplies for laptops. For desktops the power cord is standard on them all but laptops could be big biz.

  • @sheilaspieler8412
    @sheilaspieler8412 Рік тому

    Do you push any button?

  • @mane730
    @mane730 Рік тому +1

    What type of roller printer is that? Looks handy!

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому

      its the wired rollo Printer x1038

  • @Richard-et7vl
    @Richard-et7vl Рік тому

    thank you for all your info ...!!

  • @crazy-eyedreseller
    @crazy-eyedreseller 6 місяців тому

    Assume you do not include batteries with the remote? Just test it?

  • @whygamingwhy2404
    @whygamingwhy2404 Рік тому +1

    Is there a sunglasses version of this?

  • @tippyjo5850
    @tippyjo5850 Рік тому +1

    What size ziploc bags do you use

  • @pinarellorider9023
    @pinarellorider9023 Рік тому

    What size "Ziplock" bags do you use?

  • @aaronb2510
    @aaronb2510 Рік тому +1

    Do you sell with batteries or without?

  • @mycrazylife408
    @mycrazylife408 11 місяців тому

    what’s the point of printing through pirate ship?

  • @CometCamori
    @CometCamori 4 місяці тому

    I have a few remotes that have buttons that don't function. So you just sell them and not write in the description that some of the buttons don't work?

  • @JimiHL
    @JimiHL 6 місяців тому

    How do you know if they work?

  • @dorothywandruff2121
    @dorothywandruff2121 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @KajunPicker
    @KajunPicker Рік тому

    I don’t see your eBay store in your bio. Can we get the name of your store?

  • @mikeanthony8934
    @mikeanthony8934 9 місяців тому

    It's underrated selling area

  • @jennywhisconier7777
    @jennywhisconier7777 Рік тому

    Love.

  • @ResaleRyan91
    @ResaleRyan91 Рік тому +1

    How do you test them?

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому

      7:55 I show how to here

    • @ResaleRyan91
      @ResaleRyan91 Рік тому +1

      Sorry about that haha. I was mid video

    • @JrideFlips
      @JrideFlips  Рік тому

      @@ResaleRyan91 no worries thanks for watching all the way through!

  • @Ecw530
    @Ecw530 Рік тому

    You rock!

  • @DLeif-bk3ye
    @DLeif-bk3ye Рік тому +1

    nice

  • @MIND9988T
    @MIND9988T 3 місяці тому

    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @__Salty
    @__Salty Рік тому

    L&S :')

  • @debandwes5910
    @debandwes5910 Рік тому +1

    Great video. We just subscribed to your channel to learn how to add the important features to our listings to increase our sales.
    Keep up the good work.
    debandwes

  • @i-kill-red-dots3736
    @i-kill-red-dots3736 6 місяців тому

    Never ever spray on the front side,it will pore in the circuit board 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @stephanieh7967
    @stephanieh7967 Рік тому

    I really appreciate this information! Thank you!

  • @Resikemike
    @Resikemike Рік тому

    Thank you for the info.

  • @brendabooker8252
    @brendabooker8252 Рік тому

    Awesome video!!