It's so impressive to me how you plan your days and crack on with hard work because as an adhd sufferer myself I know how hard simple tasks and plans can be to carry out so you should be so proud of yourself because most people who don't have adhd maybe won't realise the extra mental strength it tasks to do regular tasks
Oh Mel, don’t worry about the noise, it’s all part of what you do! We just love to see the videos - miss your pick and pack ones too - just love seeing the books!!! 📕📗📘📙📖📚📓📚
I’ve missed your videos!! I could watch you every day! I just love the casual “day in the life of Mel” videos. They never get old. You inspire me with your dedication to your business and your health. Thank you and keep it up!
I'm a non-reader watching you from Ohio, USA, and I've watched your entire move except for the latest one I have to watch later tonight. Go and get that massage, Mel! Hugs! 🥰
Hi Mel, what if you created multiple categories in your store with prices ranges, eg books under $20 - books $20-50, books $50-100 and so on. Then, you can create different types of sales and select the category of books that you want to be relevant to that sale. That way you don't need a second store which takes up so much extra time. Good luck.
I am.so happy you are back! I've been searching for you, watching your old videos, and feeling lonely. 😥 You are with me right now as I fix supper. Thank you! ❤ 💐🌸
I would have bought that Cookery book the Australian Way despite the condition. I have sold the earlier edition for $100 and it sells almost instantly for certain editions. It's because it was used for a text book in schools and some of the recipes are very unique to Australia and very hard to find. My grandma used to make the Christmas pudding from the second edition so people also buy them for sentimental reasons. Its like the CWA books people just want the old fashioned recipes.
So happy to finally see another video!!! The noise was not distracting for me at all - and thank you for making sure the bird was rescued. Tom is the best!
Great to see you making another video. Love all your videos don’t worry about the noise. Daisy my dog heard the bird she loves watching you too Mel. Re the Cookery the Australian way yes I’d pick it up as I’ve sold that exact edition last year for $125. Just sold a black copy like the one I had at school for $70. Sending you lots of hugs. Ps the pipes have gone in my driveway the last two days hopefully concrete is going in next week….
Have been waiting for what feels like forever for a new video 😂 1 hr of goodness, noise was no issue! And yes I would have brought it if I really wanted it 🎉
I miss you when you’re not around..says the lady who lurks and doesn’t comment. It’s so good to see you happy and doing your thing. Thanks for the great update. New warehouse looks awesome and I like the idea of a lower end higher volume store for your big haul. Keep on rocking it! 🎉🎉🎉
Go Mel, I agree, I've recently started exercising and eating right, at the start of my day and after 1 month you can really feel the difference in energy levels.
Hi Mel, love to see your face! Don't worry about the background noise please!? We don't care a bit. It's not as bad on our end as you think it is. About the book with no spine cover...yes, I still buy books like that. Even if it's only worth half of one in good shape, $1 into $50 (or even $40) is not bad. Also, I'd say go for it on the 2nd store. If it doesn't work out you can always close it. Good to see your beautiful face. Hugs
Hi Mel, Hubby tells me all the time "that is why women live longer than men' when he does risky things. With the 2nd store I would just get a second phone and if you really wanted you could have a seperate computer as you are treating it like a second business. The equipment doesn't have to be as expensive as what you currently have just enough to get you through making life easier.The cookbook without the spine. Yes I would still purchase it if it was a book that I have been looking for and haven't been able to get, also some people (and students) mark up their cookbooks with notes, so it feels easier to do this with a book that isn't perfect.
the listing setup can benefit from many ergonomic upgrades. def get a mechanical keyboard, it makes a major difference. 1000% bigger depth desk, you need more room for your hands. your chair needs to also have arm support, look at the ergohuman chairs, best value for money. of course you dont need it as much as someone working 8+ hours at desk daily, but if you let your environment force you to have a correct posture, it will make a big difference.
I used to work at a winery, and the fermentation room was a barn that trapped birds in the windows all the time, even though there were giant, open sliding doors on either end. It made me wonder, what do we as people miss that is just as obvious?
Good to see you back Mel! A busy day indeed.. the noise no problem. Glad the bird finally got out but oh 😮Thom up that ladder..no no! He was ok too! That cookbook with no spine, as many mentioned, its a seller and something I was looking for I would buy it. Not to sure about a second store Mel 😕.. I understand your thoughts but read a lot of the other comments .. I just don't want you to see you on overload.. Blessings
You are at the point in your growth where you need to consider hiring someone before you inevitably burn out. Even if they are just doing photos or putting stock away. It is an upfront cost but it is worth it when they help you scale drastically.
I’m looking into it but I need to be in the bigger warehouse. This one is too small to have workers. I trip over everything on the floor myself so wouldn’t want someone else doing that. In the new year I will be looking to hire some help.
@@backfromburnoutI need to not put things in bags I find I trip over the straps. Your warehouse is nice and tidy though slowly working through mine. Although if you see on the news girl drowns in storage unit and don’t hear from me you know it’s me 😂😂😂
Geeze made me nervous when he was climbing that ladder!! Honestly couldn't hear the outside noise most of the time. I think i've watched all your videos at least twice if not three times. Has made me want to change more to books. Looking forward to the next video ❤
Good to see you back, I know we all miss you but understand how busy you are! Busy is GOOD! How are you feeling these days, I know you were still wrestling with the ADHD meds last time have they figured anything new out for you? So glad you found a man with a good heart, risking life and limb to make sure that little bird found his family. He is a LOVE! Take care Mel, excited for the new warehouse and inventory, just don't let yourself get too overwhelmed. Love to you and Tom and all of the crew
Second Store is a great idea, separate computer and separate phone so you can have each store app open at the same time. Also it would keep your pictures separated. Yes I would buy the spineless book. And the noise is not an issue, it’s actually part of the charm of working in a warehouse! I would rather have your videos than not at all. And 1 hour videos are not too long. 😊
@@backfromburnout I also have 2 stores, I have 1 that is only DVDs and the other which is a bit of everything. Books, Clothes, shoes, toys and dvds (if I have multiples). I just switch between the 2. Throughout the day on my phone to check/send offers and at night to do postage. I work 3 days a week and then do ebay on my days at home as well as at night when i get home from my part time job.
Here till the end and I resell books, too. I hate selling books with that much damage but somehow I find myself with them. I would still list it only if it is a popular book to sell and price it below the asking price. Good luck! Don't worry about the noise, I was dealing with my neighbor's leaf blowers all day.
Mel you should buy air pod pros. Noise councelling feature is a massive game changer! I wear mine all the time and get so much more work done listening to tunes.
@@hardrubbishtodollars1759 I don’t mind the noise at all if I’m not filming (in fact I quite like it lol). It distracts me only if I’m trying to film as I’m conscious of it for the viewers. I do have the AirPods though and use them often when I photograph to listen to podcasts or long interviews.
Maybe the easiest way to navigate a second store is to also have a second computer station. Then you don't have to worry about switching back and forth etc.
@@backfromburnoutI would at the very least buy another cheap phone since you can only have one store open in the app. You could also use it for photos, that way they could automatically be saved in a correct folder and no means of confusing the 2 together.
After several years of selling books on eBay, I started a second store and just sold kid's books out of it. It basically worked until the economy crashed. Back then, I was basically selling books in auctions, and I had transitioned to selling them in fixed price sets. I quit using the second store shortly afterward and eventually transitioned it to selling Hawaiian style shirts. I didn't sell many and eventually stopped using it. It's been sitting dormant for 10 years now. But it'd be nice to have the second store maybe to sell your CD's or other music or media.
a second store sounds like a very good idea- it sounds to me to be an excellent business model- also miss your videos- the noise really doesn't bother me and I'm sure most of us hardly notice
I would have sold the book!!! Why not?? I haven’t seen you for awhile - Good to see your video listing, picturing and packing!!! I hope your new Warehouse will be warmer in the winter for you because you were so cold in the warehouse you are in now. GREAT VIDEO!!!!
The noise is just everyday life. Its not distracting. Good luck on your new space. I would list the Warhammer 40,000 Conquest magazines as a bundle. Warhammer is still very popular
Mel, pleased that you're posting again!! Enjoyed seeing what yo've sold and your misadventures with the bird...! Why is your warehouse man ferrying around macadamia shells (Packing materials, I'd guess!) Do you guys had an Indy 500 over there? Dave should go... I think he has a need for speed...!! Best of luck with the new bike Glad you seem to be getting benefits from it...!!
Thank u. ❤ your channel found u thru tec. You made me decide to go 📚 all books. That will be my focus after I get everything else listed thinking about doing that whatnot to sell all my clothes get them gone. What do you think? I'm just like you kind of burn out this 10 years older and not back yet I'm still burnt.
Cookery the Australian Way - I used that book in high school. I know it’s collected by people so I’d still put it up for sale for maybe $28 or $30 & see what happens!
If it's a highly desired book that can be hard to find, then I'd buy it to resell and price it accordingly to its condition. A missing spine isn't too bad. Better than a missing cover or missing/stained/smelly pages. There are probably buyers out there that would love to have that book, but can't afford the full price that book would garner in good condition. Interesting to read some of the comments about a second store. I've been buying on eBay for 20+ years and have only browsed a store if I was already buying something from a seller and they offered a discount for buying an additional item. It's always felt to me that buyers go to ebay to search for something specific that they can't get at their local shops, not to just browse. That seems to be the difference between Amazon and eBay shopping. But that's my view from withing the US, maybe online shopping is different in Australia with Amazon having a lower market share there. If I was shopping for books and browsing a store, then I'd like to see everything available and maybe add a 'cheap' book to my order. I feel like you might be looking at things too much from the seller perspective and your metrics, instead of thinking about the buyer's perspective and shopping habits. Just my thoughts after watching this video. I haven't yet watched your more recent videos, but I'm sure you've already made a decision about a second store or not.
Safari on the desktop you can now have 2 different profiles so you can be logged into different account just has to be in different windows but they can be opened at the same time
@@susanwest1696 I have dual monitors, using a desktop PC (Dell) It's dangerous for those of us that have ADD to have two monitors!! You'll start something on one monitor, plus having 10+ open tabs and now you get to do it all over again on the second monitor. OH, the PLACES you'll GO!
Seven minutes in and I just want to comment on the “I don’t have time for the workout” , I feel this so much! I think what is actually happening is my brain fighting to keep me in my comfort zone and not do the hard work! Have to push past it, doing it first is great! I agree
Yep. I know if I didn’t do it first other stuff would arise as the day never goes to plan and I always expect to get more done than I do! It feels good knowing I did it and it then gives me more energy for the day
I have 2x stores but they are for very different products. You risk confusing your market if the products are too similar. Also it is a pain scrolling between the two online stores. You also find people who have bought in both stores at the same time. To confuse matters I have considered setting up a 3rd online store for $1 deals (things hanging around too long). I don't want to do cheap deals on my other sites sites because it cheapens the sites, and customers just wait till you put the item on sale.
What about giving the lower end books to “someone” (cafe lady) to enter & she keeps profit on those but you train her to do basic ones. Just take a small % from her so you need to use your time for higher end books. You also can use her for your store as well when needed.
I love the idea of you having another store for the reason you stated! Now you need to hire someone like me (but I live in the US, lol), that knows authors and genres, that could sort quickly, that could create bundles, not only by author, but by genre. I think 4 hours a day and it can be short-term employment, just until you get your warehouse sorted out. Now I have two concerns about the second store having lower metrics: If you're the one picking/packing/listing, you're taking time away from higher metric books, which makes no sense, but if you're paying an employee, does that make sen$e? OK, I forgot the second thing, hahhaha. This was a great video and I enjoyed the hour plus format! There were so many fun and diversified moments. How in the world is Tom going to clear that place out and where is he putting everything. I hope he's leaving you with an empty warehouse, but yeah, keep the books ;) Watching your video I was struck with the thought of one bird in the warehouse, one chicken at McDonald's drive-thru, and one Ducks Diet bundle that turned out to be the Guts Diet! BTW, is the roof okay? No leaks? The new one has a pitched roof and your current one does not... is that correct? An insulated pitched roof should be cooler in summer and warmer in winter as rainwater will spill right off it. The insulation has to be on point for this to be effective. G'day, Mel. Come around more often.
Understandable about tall ladders… they give me the willies too 😂 But it’s because I hit my head high-jumping in middle school on gym floor (stupid classmates!) so falling backwards is a fear 😢
Love a long video! And having experience on a skid steer loader, going fast is way more fun 😎🤣We have 2 stores selling clothes. All our stock is mixed in together. For stocktake, we have 2 browsers open and do one tub at a time, checking off items in both stores as we go. It works ok for us, coz we work from our laptop not our phone.
Instead of the hassle of a second store use your SKU to identify your metrics system. That way you can search by your metrics and create a promotion. Second stores rarely pan out, especially with ADHD.
I have 2 stores for that exact reason. My main store has bigger items higher prices. My second store is THE LITTLE STUFF things under 12 inches and way lower price points..... also my coupon is buy any 3 and get free shipping.
yes - would definitely have bought the cook book. No problems with noise on video - didn't bother me. Videos with noise are preferable to no videos. Re second ebay store. Could you get hold of a second hand phone and get a cheaper provider like say Amaysim to use to put ebay app on so you don't have the pain of having to log in and out of each store. I think second store makes sense.
I vote for more videos with noise over less videos without noise :)
Thank you ♥️ Lots of videos coming. I’m about to get ready to move! It’s all happening!
Actually if we're voting the noise isn't that distracting...!!
Yeeaaaaa hour long 🎉🎉🎉🎉
We don’t care about the noise outside we will still watch it
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It's so impressive to me how you plan your days and crack on with hard work because as an adhd sufferer myself I know how hard simple tasks and plans can be to carry out so you should be so proud of yourself because most people who don't have adhd maybe won't realise the extra mental strength it tasks to do regular tasks
Thanks for the video you were missed. The noise was not a distraction. Excited for your new space.
Thank you!
Oh Mel, don’t worry about the noise, it’s all part of what you do! We just love to see the videos - miss your pick and pack ones too - just love seeing the books!!! 📕📗📘📙📖📚📓📚
I’ve missed your videos!! I could watch you every day! I just love the casual “day in the life of Mel” videos. They never get old. You inspire me with your dedication to your business and your health. Thank you and keep it up!
You are one of my favorite UA-cam creators! I really love the way you give your best to help people in the reselling community! Thank you so much!
I'm a non-reader watching you from Ohio, USA, and I've watched your entire move except for the latest one I have to watch later tonight. Go and get that massage, Mel! Hugs! 🥰
Hi Mel, what if you created multiple categories in your store with prices ranges, eg books under $20 - books $20-50, books $50-100 and so on. Then, you can create different types of sales and select the category of books that you want to be relevant to that sale. That way you don't need a second store which takes up so much extra time. Good luck.
@@sharonjohnson7521 yes. I’m exploring all options
I am.so happy you are back! I've been searching for you, watching your old videos, and feeling lonely. 😥 You are with me right now as I fix supper. Thank you! ❤ 💐🌸
If I really wanted the cookbook with no spine, yes I would purchase it. Thank you for sharing Mel 🙂
Thank you!!! I appreciate you watching all the way x
Ty Tom for saving the bird!!! Good deed. Nice person.
I would have bought that Cookery book the Australian Way despite the condition. I have sold the earlier edition for $100 and it sells almost instantly for certain editions. It's because it was used for a text book in schools and some of the recipes are very unique to Australia and very hard to find. My grandma used to make the Christmas pudding from the second edition so people also buy them for sentimental reasons. Its like the CWA books people just want the old fashioned recipes.
Hi! I’m wearing my Commonwealth Picker shirt today, too! Kevin will be proud to see that!
Cheers!
~ Gary from the PostcardShack
It’s so comfy! They’re really good quality tshirts!
So happy to finally see another video!!! The noise was not distracting for me at all - and thank you for making sure the bird was rescued. Tom is the best!
Thank you for the house feedback! It reassures me for the future.
I was about to go to bed
..guess I'm staying awake a bit longer ❤❤ the loud noise adds to the fun!!!
Ha! Me too!!! 😂
Actually clapped when Tom got the bird out.
Great to see you making another video. Love all your videos don’t worry about the noise. Daisy my dog heard the bird she loves watching you too Mel. Re the Cookery the Australian way yes I’d pick it up as I’ve sold that exact edition last year for $125. Just sold a black copy like the one I had at school for $70. Sending you lots of hugs. Ps the pipes have gone in my driveway the last two days hopefully concrete is going in next week….
Have been waiting for what feels like forever for a new video 😂 1 hr of goodness, noise was no issue! And yes I would have brought it if I really wanted it 🎉
Mel! Don't worry about the noice, I enjoy the background noise! it adds to the overall ambiance and authenticity of your videos! :)
I miss you when you’re not around..says the lady who lurks and doesn’t comment. It’s so good to see you happy and doing your thing. Thanks for the great update. New warehouse looks awesome and I like the idea of a lower end higher volume store for your big haul. Keep on rocking it! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
we need more Mel!! :) Glad you're back
Go Mel, I agree, I've recently started exercising and eating right, at the start of my day and after 1 month you can really feel the difference in energy levels.
Yes! Even a couple weeks in! My legs aren’t as sore the next day either anymore! I love it
Mel!! My heart jumped when I saw your upload on my feed! I really adore watching your videos ☺️
Thank you! More coming. I know I keep saying that but there really is!
Love a long video, what a treat
It’s really cool to see your inventory increase so much in quality!
Hi Mel, love to see your face! Don't worry about the background noise please!? We don't care a bit. It's not as bad on our end as you think it is. About the book with no spine cover...yes, I still buy books like that. Even if it's only worth half of one in good shape, $1 into $50 (or even $40) is not bad. Also, I'd say go for it on the 2nd store. If it doesn't work out you can always close it. Good to see your beautiful face. Hugs
Thank you! I appreciate you watching the whole long video xx
Hi Mel, Hubby tells me all the time "that is why women live longer than men' when he does risky things. With the 2nd store I would just get a second phone and if you really wanted you could have a seperate computer as you are treating it like a second business. The equipment doesn't have to be as expensive as what you currently have just enough to get you through making life easier.The cookbook without the spine. Yes I would still purchase it if it was a book that I have been looking for and haven't been able to get, also some people (and students) mark up their cookbooks with notes, so it feels easier to do this with a book that isn't perfect.
Thank you for watching all the way to the end of a long video! I appreciate you!
Thanks Mel - love sharing parts of your day. Cheers Sue 😊
the listing setup can benefit from many ergonomic upgrades. def get a mechanical keyboard, it makes a major difference. 1000% bigger depth desk, you need more room for your hands. your chair needs to also have arm support, look at the ergohuman chairs, best value for money. of course you dont need it as much as someone working 8+ hours at desk daily, but if you let your environment force you to have a correct posture, it will make a big difference.
I used to work at a winery, and the fermentation room was a barn that trapped birds in the windows all the time, even though there were giant, open sliding doors on either end.
It made me wonder, what do we as people miss that is just as obvious?
Interesting thought!
Good to see you back Mel! A busy day indeed.. the noise no problem. Glad the bird finally got out but oh 😮Thom up that ladder..no no! He was ok too! That cookbook with no spine, as many mentioned, its a seller and something I was looking for I would buy it. Not to sure about a second store Mel 😕.. I understand your thoughts but read a lot of the other comments .. I just don't want you to see you on overload.. Blessings
Yes I’m still contemplating it and all the pros and cons.
You are at the point in your growth where you need to consider hiring someone before you inevitably burn out. Even if they are just doing photos or putting stock away. It is an upfront cost but it is worth it when they help you scale drastically.
I’m looking into it but I need to be in the bigger warehouse. This one is too small to have workers. I trip over everything on the floor myself so wouldn’t want someone else doing that. In the new year I will be looking to hire some help.
@@backfromburnoutI need to not put things in bags I find I trip over the straps. Your warehouse is nice and tidy though slowly working through mine. Although if you see on the news girl drowns in storage unit and don’t hear from me you know it’s me 😂😂😂
I liked when you leant back on the bike and your head landed on 'no plan b'.
Ha ha
That's a Reacher book!
Geeze made me nervous when he was climbing that ladder!! Honestly couldn't hear the outside noise most of the time. I think i've watched all your videos at least twice if not three times. Has made me want to change more to books. Looking forward to the next video ❤
Good to see you back, I know we all miss you but understand how busy you are! Busy is GOOD! How are you feeling these days, I know you were still wrestling with the ADHD meds last time have they figured anything new out for you? So glad you found a man with a good heart, risking life and limb to make sure that little bird found his family. He is a LOVE! Take care Mel, excited for the new warehouse and inventory, just don't let yourself get too overwhelmed. Love to you and Tom and all of the crew
I’m feeling good! I’m off the ADHD meds and working on improving my exercise and eating habits naturally.
@@backfromburnout Those meds are just legal speed. Glad you're off them. I don't take anything for mine.
Second Store is a great idea, separate computer and separate phone so you can have each store app open at the same time. Also it would keep your pictures separated.
Yes I would buy the spineless book. And the noise is not an issue, it’s actually part of the charm of working in a warehouse! I would rather have your videos than not at all. And 1 hour videos are not too long. 😊
Great video Mel! Would you consider making a video on Q&A from your followers? Like, do you have a death pile and how do you conquer it?
So excited to see a video uploaded, 1 hour is awesome as I will list while I watch :)
Thank you! List list list! I need to do that myself now lol
@@backfromburnout I definitely started but still have lots to go.
@@backfromburnout I also have 2 stores, I have 1 that is only DVDs and the other which is a bit of everything. Books, Clothes, shoes, toys and dvds (if I have multiples). I just switch between the 2. Throughout the day on my phone to check/send offers and at night to do postage. I work 3 days a week and then do ebay on my days at home as well as at night when i get home from my part time job.
So happy to watch another vlog! I didn’t even pay attention to the noise so just keep posting 😉😊
Thank you!
Yay! good job saving the bubba maggie Thom and Arron 🥰
Here till the end and I resell books, too. I hate selling books with that much damage but somehow I find myself with them. I would still list it only if it is a popular book to sell and price it below the asking price. Good luck! Don't worry about the noise, I was dealing with my neighbor's leaf blowers all day.
Do'nt worry about the noise. It's not loud at all. Thank you for the long video, i watched it twice alreay😂
Garden hose would have dispatched the bird in a quick!
Mel you should buy air pod pros. Noise councelling feature is a massive game changer! I wear mine all the time and get so much more work done listening to tunes.
@@hardrubbishtodollars1759 I don’t mind the noise at all if I’m not filming (in fact I quite like it lol). It distracts me only if I’m trying to film as I’m conscious of it for the viewers. I do have the AirPods though and use them often when I photograph to listen to podcasts or long interviews.
Wow long video Mel. Helped me keep my mind to grindstone and working! Thank you!
Love old cookery books Mel. I definitely would have picked that book up. Enjoyed the video
Thank you so much! That cookbook is a great seller and different editions can get great prices!
Maybe the easiest way to navigate a second store is to also have a second computer station. Then you don't have to worry about switching back and forth etc.
That’s a good tip! I’ll think about that one!
@@backfromburnoutI would at the very least buy another cheap phone since you can only have one store open in the app. You could also use it for photos, that way they could automatically be saved in a correct folder and no means of confusing the 2 together.
After several years of selling books on eBay, I started a second store and just sold kid's books out of it. It basically worked until the economy crashed. Back then, I was basically selling books in auctions, and I had transitioned to selling them in fixed price sets. I quit using the second store shortly afterward and eventually transitioned it to selling Hawaiian style shirts. I didn't sell many and eventually stopped using it. It's been sitting dormant for 10 years now. But it'd be nice to have the second store maybe to sell your CD's or other music or media.
I have had a few stores over the years so can reinstate an old dormat one. I just need to be 100% I want to do that before I do.
Dont worry about noise it’s life and the reality of your work keep making videos
Instead of a new store, could you set up a new store category for your lower price books? Then you can carve out that store category only?
Bundle those books 📚 and list baby list. Keep current store going and enjoy your new warehouse. 🎉
Great to see you Mel on a "Day amd the Life of a Bookseller!"☺️👍🐿
a second store sounds like a very good idea- it sounds to me to be an excellent business model- also miss your videos- the noise really doesn't bother me and I'm sure most of us hardly notice
with that volume of stock, prioritise an employee. Crunch numbers on sales vs hourly rate and set goals to cover cost plus some.
I would have sold the book!!! Why not?? I haven’t seen you for awhile - Good to see your video listing, picturing and packing!!! I hope your new Warehouse will be warmer in the winter for you because you were so cold in the warehouse you are in now. GREAT VIDEO!!!!
Sorry Mel, think I am slightly in love with your bird saving man now. I hope the birdy found their family
Ha ha, he's a good man
The noise is just everyday life. Its not distracting. Good luck on your new space. I would list the Warhammer 40,000 Conquest magazines as a bundle. Warhammer is still very popular
@@Peterwrayadventures thanks Peter!
Yes, I would of bought the book for fifty cents! Great pick up! And so happy the bird made it out .. I hope he found his family ok.
Great video. You all are so sweet.. happy the bird got free. Not sure I would have known to buy that book.
Noise wasnt an issue here. I would probably buy the spine less book for a good profit also! Keep it up Girl!!!! Move lives please 🥰
Mel, pleased that you're posting again!! Enjoyed seeing what yo've sold and your misadventures with the bird...! Why is your warehouse man ferrying around macadamia shells (Packing materials, I'd guess!) Do you guys had an Indy 500 over there? Dave should go... I think he has a need for speed...!! Best of luck with the new bike Glad you seem to be getting benefits from it...!!
I think he makes sawdust with the shells.
@@backfromburnoutMel, THanks for touching back. That was bothering me...!!
I’m so jealous of your warehouse etc xx way to go darling xx
Wow that was the same book but I used in high school AND YES I WOULD BUY IT… if I needed it 😊
Thank u. ❤ your channel found u thru tec. You made me decide to go 📚 all books. That will be my focus after I get everything else listed thinking about doing that whatnot to sell all my clothes get them gone. What do you think? I'm just like you kind of burn out this 10 years older and not back yet I'm still burnt.
If I get successful like you, I'm gonna come visit you that looks like amazing. California Northern California wild west.
Cookery the Australian Way - I used that book in high school. I know it’s collected by people so I’d still put it up for sale for maybe $28 or $30 & see what happens!
Yep! It’s a very sought after book and some editions sell for great money.
If it's a highly desired book that can be hard to find, then I'd buy it to resell and price it accordingly to its condition. A missing spine isn't too bad. Better than a missing cover or missing/stained/smelly pages. There are probably buyers out there that would love to have that book, but can't afford the full price that book would garner in good condition.
Interesting to read some of the comments about a second store. I've been buying on eBay for 20+ years and have only browsed a store if I was already buying something from a seller and they offered a discount for buying an additional item. It's always felt to me that buyers go to ebay to search for something specific that they can't get at their local shops, not to just browse. That seems to be the difference between Amazon and eBay shopping. But that's my view from withing the US, maybe online shopping is different in Australia with Amazon having a lower market share there. If I was shopping for books and browsing a store, then I'd like to see everything available and maybe add a 'cheap' book to my order. I feel like you might be looking at things too much from the seller perspective and your metrics, instead of thinking about the buyer's perspective and shopping habits. Just my thoughts after watching this video. I haven't yet watched your more recent videos, but I'm sure you've already made a decision about a second store or not.
Great Video Mel, keep up the hard work👍
Thank you
Yes, I would’ve bought that book without a spine. Someone will love that.
The noise isn't distracting to me. Post the videos ❤❤❤
Haha you must drive Thom mad with your disturbances...😅
Yep I sure do, but he secretly loves it ;)
I often source from ebay. But then have to sit on them for a while before flipping. Otherwise they show up in the recently sold values
Please share ALL Your Vidris - noise is ok - always look forward to your vlogs
Safari on the desktop you can now have 2 different profiles so you can be logged into different account just has to be in different windows but they can be opened at the same time
Wow awesome I didn’t know that! Thanks you!
@@backfromburnout You can size the two windows and have them both opened, so you don't have to toggle back and forth between tabs.
So if that’s true you could just get connect a monitor for the second window so each window would be full size.
@@susanwest1696 I have dual monitors, using a desktop PC (Dell) It's dangerous for those of us that have ADD to have two monitors!! You'll start something on one monitor, plus having 10+ open tabs and now you get to do it all over again on the second monitor. OH, the PLACES you'll GO!
Yes I would have bought the book! love the long videos
Great video! I have 2 eBay’s and 2 phones makes it so much easier
Interesting. I have two phones and one is only used for videos. I could add a sim or maybe hotspot and add ebay to it also. I’ll look into that!
@ yeah that’s what I use just a sim and hot spot it also is handy if u have a low battery one one lol
Thank you Mel- after the horrible Election Day we just had in the United States I needed to watch something lighter!
Thank you!
Horrible election day was grrrreat !
@dennisferguson9129 Indeed it was!
Seven minutes in and I just want to comment on the “I don’t have time for the workout” , I feel this so much! I think what is actually happening is my brain fighting to keep me in my comfort zone and not do the hard work! Have to push past it, doing it first is great! I agree
Yep. I know if I didn’t do it first other stuff would arise as the day never goes to plan and I always expect to get more done than I do! It feels good knowing I did it and it then gives me more energy for the day
Final book - don’t judge a book by its cover (or spine)
Hello love your videos, just wondering which mini cling wrap you use is it from bunnings? The wrap and the holder?
@@sabresg yes that’s the one :)
Yes because some people can’t afford the other.
Yes 2 eBay shop but wow that’s a lot of work !❤🎉
I have 2x stores but they are for very different products. You risk confusing your market if the products are too similar. Also it is a pain scrolling between the two online stores. You also find people who have bought in both stores at the same time. To confuse matters I have considered setting up a 3rd online store for $1 deals (things hanging around too long). I don't want to do cheap deals on my other sites sites because it cheapens the sites, and customers just wait till you put the item on sale.
What about giving the lower end books to “someone” (cafe lady) to enter & she keeps profit on those but you train her to do basic ones. Just take a small % from her so you need to use your time for higher end books. You also can use her for your store as well when needed.
Cookery the Australian Way, i would not have bought it looking like that, great video
It’s a great selling cookbook - one of the best!
Welcome back. Was expecting a video titled Back to Burnout!
I love the idea of you having another store for the reason you stated! Now you need to hire someone like me (but I live in the US, lol), that knows authors and genres, that could sort quickly, that could create bundles, not only by author, but by genre. I think 4 hours a day and it can be short-term employment, just until you get your warehouse sorted out. Now I have two concerns about the second store having lower metrics: If you're the one picking/packing/listing, you're taking time away from higher metric books, which makes no sense, but if you're paying an employee, does that make sen$e? OK, I forgot the second thing, hahhaha. This was a great video and I enjoyed the hour plus format! There were so many fun and diversified moments. How in the world is Tom going to clear that place out and where is he putting everything. I hope he's leaving you with an empty warehouse, but yeah, keep the books ;) Watching your video I was struck with the thought of one bird in the warehouse, one chicken at McDonald's drive-thru, and one Ducks Diet bundle that turned out to be the Guts Diet! BTW, is the roof okay? No leaks? The new one has a pitched roof and your current one does not... is that correct? An insulated pitched roof should be cooler in summer and warmer in winter as rainwater will spill right off it. The insulation has to be on point for this to be effective. G'day, Mel. Come around more often.
Keep shipping. Wow next more and lots more sold
Understandable about tall ladders… they give me the willies too 😂 But it’s because I hit my head high-jumping in middle school on gym floor (stupid classmates!) so falling backwards is a fear 😢
Love a long video! And having experience on a skid steer loader, going fast is way more fun 😎🤣We have 2 stores selling clothes. All our stock is mixed in together. For stocktake, we have 2 browsers open and do one tub at a time, checking off items in both stores as we go. It works ok for us, coz we work from our laptop not our phone.
Keep the videos coming. Waited waaaaay to long. 👍
“Dan the Maniac” 😅 cheers Mel great Long Video 😊👍
Instead of the hassle of a second store use your SKU to identify your metrics system. That way you can search by your metrics and create a promotion. Second stores rarely pan out, especially with ADHD.
I didn’t even notice the noise in the background lol it’s really not as bad as u think lol loved a long video ❤🎉
So glad to know that. It was almost freeing for me making this video on one of the noisiest days and just allowing it to happen.
@ anything you put out we will love so keep up the great work 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
can you put a link for the white plastic boards you use for photographing? I looked online but they seem diferent.
The noise is sooo not a problem, Mel. Noisy video > no video. I'd have bought the spine-less book after doing a quick price check.
Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching until the end! I appreciate you
I have 2 stores for that exact reason. My main store has bigger items higher prices. My second store is THE LITTLE STUFF things under 12 inches and way lower price points..... also my coupon is buy any 3 and get free shipping.
How do you find having two stores targeting different things?
yes - would definitely have bought the cook book. No problems with noise on video - didn't bother me. Videos with noise are preferable to no videos. Re second ebay store. Could you get hold of a second hand phone and get a cheaper provider like say Amaysim to use to put ebay app on so you don't have the pain of having to log in and out of each store. I think second store makes sense.
Yes good idea. I already have two phones as I use one for video only. I could add a cheap sim to that just for the eBay app.
As a Headhunter who has been following your content, let me tell you that you CAN poach the girl from the Coffeeshop!
If I loved cooking then I would buy that book at the end because it seems like it’d have some great old recipes in it.
Best UA-cam Channel ever : )
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