Why you aren't making quick sales on Mercari

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  • @sewmuch2wear
    @sewmuch2wear  4 роки тому +11

    If you sell on Mercari let me know in the comments what your CTR is! I'd love to know what the typical rate is. You can find it by going to your seller dashboard on Mercari on a computer and scrolling to the middle of the page. Thank you for watching!

    • @goodcommunitylife
      @goodcommunitylife 3 роки тому

      What does “CTR” mean? Can I access it on the mobile app version?

    • @badassbeauty17
      @badassbeauty17 3 роки тому

      Search CTR 5%

    • @MrsTimeKillsHearts
      @MrsTimeKillsHearts 3 роки тому +1

      3% and my STR is $35%. My impressions average is 2040.58/day. AOV (Average Order Value)= $18.24/item. Which is down from an ALV (Average Listing Value) of $18.44/item.
      My CTR was 5% for the longest time and now it's down but my STR is way up. I'm not sure what I changed to make that happen but I want to get my CTR up without having to drop the STR.

    • @paolasanchez9870
      @paolasanchez9870 3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot for your reply! I really like your video ☺️. For my listing I just paid the extra shipping... not really worth it. Though I never saw the ship on my own option; it’s “I’ll pay” only but then it calculates a shipping label anyway ande marks the deductions on the estimate on how much I’ll make :(. I’ll stick to ask buyers to pay for shipping and hope it works.

    • @BunchofStyles
      @BunchofStyles 3 роки тому

      How do you find the ctr number and what’s selling out on what section thank you so good

  • @MrsTimeKillsHearts
    @MrsTimeKillsHearts 3 роки тому +38

    I have found that when people ask how much is the lowest you can take, it's generally so they don't low ball you on accident. I had someone on a 40 item ask that and I responded nicely like you, and she offered a few dollars above the lowest. She didn't even want to get the lowest she could, she just truly didn't want to come off insulting when she made an offer!

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +5

      Wow, that's why I always try to give people the benefit of a doubt! Some people are actually just rude, but a lot of others are just new to apps or just aware that can turn some sellers off. Great story.

    • @Chicago48
      @Chicago48 3 роки тому +1

      Anna, Merc now has "smart pricing" and that is the lowest offer you will accept. And the buyer cannot go lower than your smart pricing price.

    • @MrsTimeKillsHearts
      @MrsTimeKillsHearts 3 роки тому +1

      @@Chicago48 no smart pricing is what Mercari slowly reduces your item to. So say I post my item for $100, I set smart price to $55 because that's as low as I am willing to go. every now and then when it's not getting as many views they reduce it a few dollars (I want to say 5%? or 10%? I'll look it up!) and refresh it. So it's like you go press promote basically. Offers are always capped at 20% under the current listing price. So if it's reduced it to $89, the lowest it will let them make an offer for (with the make an offer button) is $71-$72 (I can't remember off the top of my head if they round up or down), even though my smart pricing is still set to $55.
      I like to offer free shipping and set my smart pricing to the lowest I can accept with free shipping. So let's say I want to get $50 for something, I add on the fees (about $6-$7 I think? math isn't my strong suit.) and the $6 for shipping (if it's going 1st class) and then add at least 20% for bargaining. So I might post it for $76 with free shipping and set smart price for $63.
      Once it hits the floor price, I put that buyer will pay for shipping and go from there.
      FB Marketplace has a "lowest offer you will consider" which I like!!

    • @MrsTimeKillsHearts
      @MrsTimeKillsHearts 3 роки тому +2

      @@sewmuch2wear some people are absolutely trying to get things as cheap as possible and will still ask for less than that. Especially local to me I get a lot of "I'm a poor single mom/college student/sick person/etc and need you to donate this to me." Ironically I will only ever get that on things I have listed for over $50. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt but let them know I am trying to stay home with my five kiddos and have to pay bills, and most people understand but some are super rude. It stinks that the rude ones ruin it for the genuine people out there!

  • @grettamaeB
    @grettamaeB 7 місяців тому +5

    She is definitely a news anchor.

  • @sab_1055
    @sab_1055 6 місяців тому +2

    Promoting still works like a charm & it's only a 5% markdown.

  • @Chicago48
    @Chicago48 3 роки тому +17

    I have failed at the "offer" option. I tried it 5 times and never got the sales. I can no longer offer free shipping because I was losing money BIG time, so I converted all my EB sales and Merc sales to buyer pays shipping.

  • @OhLookYouFoundCristalina
    @OhLookYouFoundCristalina 3 роки тому +7

    I like you . You say stuff and do stuff that others don’t admit . You’re straight up . Thank you for that. I hope this UA-cam channel grows . :) blessings to you in Jesus’ name

  • @jpopaddict2
    @jpopaddict2 3 роки тому +4

    “ What is the lowest you will take “ is a
    Polite way for buyer to ask. I have buyers asking why are my prices so high and go on a full rant....I’m like hello there’s other sellers selling it cheaper 🤦‍♀️ I block them I don’t care if they are potential buyers, rude af. And I had another buyer wanting to bundle 5 $6 items I told her I could sell them for $4 each ($2 off each item) I asked if she was okay with that: she responds with No, I’m not okay with that. I erased all her messages. I truly hate people

    • @emberacademicservices-sara5115
      @emberacademicservices-sara5115 6 місяців тому

      Stop taking offers. I don't as a policy and I've made more than this girl in the past 3 months with much cheaper products. Price appropriately and hold the line.

  • @judyj4527
    @judyj4527 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you for this comprehensive video...a treasure trove of information!

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks for watching! I'm really enjoying how much information Mercari makes available. I suppose it makes sense, they want sellers to be able to sell more so they can make more money too. I hope the video helps!

    • @BillySnyper993
      @BillySnyper993 3 роки тому

      Oh yeah greetings from Ghana 🇬🇭

  • @susananoriega6415
    @susananoriega6415 Рік тому

    Hi i realize that in Mercari people like your staff but you never understand why they are not willing to pay $99 or $100 for a legitimate NIKE shoes, that when I bought them they are already expensive, because NIKE is NIKE and is expensive every where, so Mercari charge me from $17 to $20 to sell ONE pair of tennis shoes (unbilivabl) so plus all the fees, sometimes it’s not that we don’t give discounts is just that we don’t lose money.
    Regarding what you do buying use staff, I didn’t have lock with that i’m stuck with 3 pair of use shoes, the bad thing about second hand store that you cannot return staff, so unless you have a garage or a big house you can buy a lot of staff, but when you live in a small place it’s hard.
    Your advices will greatly appreciate!!
    You got a new subscriber!
    Nice video!

  • @Bobbie-Loves-To-Thrift
    @Bobbie-Loves-To-Thrift 3 роки тому +3

    Great 😊 info ! I hate Mercari shipping tiers. Saying that if you don’t use there shipping Mercari DOES NOT pay your state tax’s . Says in the help rules thing! I am not getting caught up in paying tax’s myself to other states. That being said things under a pound only go on Mercari ❣️

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому

      That is interesting about the taxes! I didn't realize that. I'm going to have to go back through and do some more research. Thanks for pointing it out!

  • @dsmaxie4668
    @dsmaxie4668 3 роки тому +10

    Another awesome clear and concise video! Thank you!

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Mercari was super close to beating my Poshmark profits last month so I am loving the platform.

    • @dsmaxie4668
      @dsmaxie4668 3 роки тому

      I do love Mercari! I’m still learning Posh. I feel like it takes forever for stuff to move on there lol. Practice makes perfect though!

  • @gutchiespencer2714
    @gutchiespencer2714 2 роки тому +1

    I just decluttered my closet and donated a bunch of really good clean stuff, However, I still have more stuff I need to get rid of and considering the humongous amount of money they see items for at the thrift store I’ve decided to sell them online, I needed to know how, I googled, and watch a few tutorials and yours were the absolute best, exactly what I needed.....I’m waiting for a little more sunlight in my room, and I’ll be ready to go. I’m a new Sub to your channel. Let’s see how it goes!❤️

  • @therealmissglamBAM
    @therealmissglamBAM 3 роки тому +6

    "Mysterious algorithm things" lol! Good tips, I feel like you can't see all of these analytics on the mobile app though, is that right? Just subbed

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +1

      Lol! Yes you can only see them on the browser version for some reason. The demand predictions are also only on the browser!

  • @michellesparling8850
    @michellesparling8850 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you! Good tips!

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому

      Thank you, hopefully they are helpful for you!

  • @mrfatrock
    @mrfatrock 3 роки тому +4

    CTR is at 3% , I love the new tools !

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +1

      They are really helpful! I love the demand charts!

  • @stressfreepaperchase3215
    @stressfreepaperchase3215 18 днів тому

    Shipping on mercari is a nightmare because I can't ship ground advantage it only lets me choose priority mail.😭😭😭 When I sell clothes.

  • @PodunkPicker
    @PodunkPicker 5 місяців тому

    I respond to what is the lowest offer you will take by responding: "Make an offer this how the process works." This is how offers work, not what is your lowest you will take make and offer see were it goes. As resellers we all have a number we will sell an item for on each platform. Yes, each platform, because each platform takes a different commission amount therefore cutting into your profits differently from one to another.

  • @MsRavenFira
    @MsRavenFira 3 роки тому +1

    I just found your channel searching for info on selling with Mercari. I've never sold anything online before but I just want to destash my yarn...i have way too much😂 Your videos are great and I've got a new digital scale and am going to give this a go. Thank you for all of your advice. It's less scary now embarking on this new venture.😊

  • @simplymuans5906
    @simplymuans5906 3 роки тому +1

    New seller Here! This Video is Very Helpful!😃 Thanks!

  • @allthingsdelightful8565
    @allthingsdelightful8565 3 роки тому +1

    I agree with you on the free shipping. I just add the cost into what I am selling. Great tips!

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому

      I know as a buyer I have looked for free shipping so there have to be other people out there doing it! Something just makes it easier in my mind to have one price instead of the item price plus shipping!

    • @Chicago48
      @Chicago48 3 роки тому +5

      All things - everytime I did free shipping I lost BIG time. I figure if the buyer really wants the product they will pay for shipping. If you visit Walmart, if you visit JCP, all those sites, they charge shipping. And it's free ship if over $XX. So even the big boys are not offering free shipping unless you buy over a certain price. I don't think ecommerce sales is about cost anymore. It's about convenience. It's like Instacart, etc. If you want someone to shop for you and deliver, you have to pay extra. Ecommerce is about convenience these days, vs. price. That's IMO.

    • @Tiffanyg12
      @Tiffanyg12 3 роки тому +2

      I lost money early on offering free shipping. If the customer disputes an item and request their money back, you do not get reimbursed for shipping already paid. I'll drop the price before removing shipping.

  • @delilahvela2793
    @delilahvela2793 Рік тому

    Thank you for the great advice. I do think my shipping price is too high. I look forward to your shipping video. I truly appreciate your help.

  • @donnabelitz3105
    @donnabelitz3105 Рік тому

    Thanks for your videos, great information!!! I appreciate you 😊😊!!My excuse for poor photos is the dismal light here in MI, well that's my excuse, I haven't done well photographing larger items in photo booth for some reason.

  • @helennorman1002
    @helennorman1002 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the tutorial. Had never heard of pirate ship shipping. I WISH I would’ve known of this before Christmas. Could have shipped two 30 pound packages for $70, instead of $169. ANYWAY, how do I change this on my listing?

  • @courtneyderouen
    @courtneyderouen 2 роки тому +1

    I’m really enjoying your videos, they are extremely helpful! Can you tell me how to get to the mercari “what’s in demand” page?

  • @valmore702
    @valmore702 3 роки тому

    Thank you much for the information.. I haven't even started

  • @normajeanplusone9772
    @normajeanplusone9772 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I’ll check out the shipping video now.

  • @badassbeauty17
    @badassbeauty17 3 роки тому +2

    I love this! Thank you.

  • @podzgamingandmakersandflippers
    @podzgamingandmakersandflippers 2 роки тому

    Your one that actually helps with issues on mercari! Thank you very much for your tips!

  • @reneef3222
    @reneef3222 Місяць тому

    Hi this video is older but I'm hoping maybe you will see this. I just started selling new unopened fragrance beauty pallets etc my first week I did 200.00. I do have a seller background so I think that helps. Do you think I should do pirate ship ? The value of the items are often around $100

  • @49lucky
    @49lucky Рік тому

    I'm going to be out of town and there is nowhere on there to say so. So if someone buys something I'm not there. Ebay is easy u just put up a vacation notice ur done.

  • @moniquerich5743
    @moniquerich5743 3 роки тому +4

    Help! I can't seem to find that performance page you talked about? Where do I find my CTR?

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +5

      I believe you can only see it on a desktop/laptop. When you sign into mercari on a computer click your profile pic/icon at the top right of the page. In the drop down menu it’s the third option, “seller dashboard” and it will take you right to it! The seller insights are on that page as well.

    • @moniquerich5743
      @moniquerich5743 3 роки тому +1

      @@sewmuch2wear Ahh ok! That explains it! Thanks much!

  • @michellehawkins2873
    @michellehawkins2873 2 роки тому

    Thank you for these videos.

  • @janeelliott5413
    @janeelliott5413 6 місяців тому

    WHERE can I find the Demand Predictions page on Mercari?

  • @thlp6872
    @thlp6872 3 роки тому +8

    I’m glad I discovered your channel. Going to give it a go-go on Mercari. What are your thoughts on the new fees? Will you still offer free shipping going forward?

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +5

      The new fees are not my favorite but it’s still less than Poshmark! I plan to continue offering free shipping for clothes because most of it ends up being just $2.75-$5.00 when I use pirate ship and I can only use that service if I offer free shipping. I get to keep more money and my buyers pay less so it’s a win-win. I just price my items about 5 dollars higher than I might if I wasn’t paying shipping. I have started experimenting with not offering free shipping on shoes. I’ve still made some sales, so I might look into not doing free shipping for shoes!

    • @Ninatan08
      @Ninatan08 2 роки тому

      What is pirate ship?

  • @olddosgeek
    @olddosgeek 2 роки тому

    Hi great video I can't seam to find that option in mercari, Demand predictions

  • @mayrakillpack5799
    @mayrakillpack5799 2 роки тому

    Great video,thanks

  • @JiaoGoGo
    @JiaoGoGo Рік тому +1

    Can't find the damand perdictions

  • @karenmckay7491
    @karenmckay7491 3 роки тому

    New to selling... curious how to determine the shipping cost to put on a new listing. Isn't shipping cost determined by zip code (varies if across the county vs to the state next door), so when you do a new listing, obviously the eventual buyer's zip code isn't information you have. Thank you for sharing insight!

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому

      If you're using mercari shipping it will be a flat rate depending on the weight and size of your item. The only time the zip code would come in to play is in you used pirate ship. In that case you might want to give yourself an extra dollar or two wiggle room when it comes to shipping the item.

  • @janeelliott5413
    @janeelliott5413 6 місяців тому +1

    My Mercari says I have a CTR of 4%.

  • @kimrichardson4462
    @kimrichardson4462 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, how do you bundle items? I just started selling on Mercari and I don't know how to do that. Thank you for your help and informative video!

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +2

      Hi, so unfortunately at this point Mercari doesn’t have a bundle feature. To bundle you would need to create a new listing that includes all of the items your buyer is interested in. Keep in mind that if you sell a big bundle the shipping costs will be higher because mercari doesn’t have that flat rate for up to five pounds like Poshmark.

    • @kimrichardson4462
      @kimrichardson4462 3 роки тому +1

      @@sewmuch2wear Thank you so much for your reply! That actually was easy. Now I just have to figure out how to do the shipping. I guess I could adjust It when I relist a bundle for the customer? I use my cell phone since I don't have a laptop. I love your channel♡

  • @c.rutherford
    @c.rutherford Рік тому

    Demand Predictions looks very cool but I don't see it anywhere on Mercari. Was it removed?

  • @ratherbfishnjp
    @ratherbfishnjp 3 роки тому +2

    With all the sales you have, how many times have people tried to scam you? I put up my first item and 2 people automatically tried to scam me by saying I need a “my vanilla prepaid gift card” and attach it. Any thoughts?

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +3

      Very few. I’m guessing they are targeting you because you are a new seller. Just ignore or block and wait for real customers. Most of the time people just send an offer, if they say anything else especially about off the app activity they are probably a scammer. I had the same thing happen to me when I started eBay.

    • @ratherbfishnjp
      @ratherbfishnjp 3 роки тому

      @@sewmuch2wear it was weird. It started by them wanting me to text them . Me not knowing any better I did. One stated they sent money but it didn’t go through. So I checked everything and it was all good and I was communicating with them and they sent me an addy to email “Mercari” and I get a long email back answering me. It was quite thought out! One even tried calling me and had some choice words for me after I called Mercari( the real one). And reported them

  • @elegantglam7332
    @elegantglam7332 Рік тому +1

    Can't find demand perdictions

  • @evonhootdini_3892
    @evonhootdini_3892 10 місяців тому +1

    👍🏻👍🏻⭐️⭐️

  • @Chicago48
    @Chicago48 3 роки тому +1

    Where is that Demand chart on Mercari? I can't find it.

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +2

      Are you using a desktop? I can only see it on desktop.

  • @HSingMomto5Kids
    @HSingMomto5Kids 2 роки тому

    Two questions: When you offer free shipping you just up to buy price to cover shipping, correct? And When you update a listing that brings your post to the top as well, is that correct? Thanks!

    • @lexbeltran1354
      @lexbeltran1354 2 роки тому

      Yes to your 1st question and not always for your 2nd question

  • @zarsishop
    @zarsishop 3 роки тому +1

    I like more Mercari. Poshmark has very abusive fees!

  • @paolasanchez9870
    @paolasanchez9870 3 роки тому +1

    :( I offered free shipping thinking I can send it on my own but now it says I’m being charged for the Mercari label and no place to change that... if I don’t print the label and just ship, would I still be charged? Or they only charge when the label gets scanned? :(

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому

      Oh no! You definitely have to hit the “ship on your own” button. I’ve accidentally done that before too. If you don’t print the label and ship on your own you may not get paid at all if the buyer doesn’t mark received. The only way to change it would be to cancel the sale. I would consider how much money you would save by shipping on your own. If it’s only a few bucks you may just want to eat the extra mercari shipping costs on this one.

  • @karlalvsmissy9437
    @karlalvsmissy9437 3 роки тому

    How do I change my email on Mercari to a different email?

  • @keena8442
    @keena8442 3 роки тому

    Do you know what I can do about shipping UPS...I’m in a remote area and if I schedule a pickup I’m charged 5-6 dollars...any advice

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому

      I’m sorry, I’ve only used USPS.

  • @MullinsEnterprise-n3f
    @MullinsEnterprise-n3f 3 роки тому

    Where can u find that chart?

  • @jasonb7870
    @jasonb7870 5 місяців тому

    I'm sure u not selling good now Mercari is very slow good pics or not people want things for free basically 😅

  • @kerryandersen6842
    @kerryandersen6842 3 роки тому

    So what do you mean by using pirate ship for shipping on Mercari? I thought you had to use their labels. Is that not the case?

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +1

      You can ship on your own with Mercari. You access that option if you provide free shipping. You do lose shipping protection through Mercari, so you have to consider what is best for whatever you may be selling.

    • @kerryandersen6842
      @kerryandersen6842 3 роки тому +1

      @@sewmuch2wear wow... thank you! Could be a game changer.

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому +1

      @@kerryandersen6842 It makes a big difference. Shipping can be $3-5 less for many items!

  • @mrfatrock
    @mrfatrock 3 роки тому +1

    What’s your Mercari name

    • @sewmuch2wear
      @sewmuch2wear  3 роки тому

      www.mercari.com/u/592225432/

    • @sheyleemorales4009
      @sheyleemorales4009 3 роки тому

      @@sewmuch2wear hey! I sell on Mercari but I was not aware that you can share your profile link, how do you do that? Where do I find mine?

  • @SP-ig3vs
    @SP-ig3vs 2 роки тому

    I absolutely hate when these sellers skyrocket the shipping!!!!!!!!!!! Irritating!

  • @emberacademicservices-sara5115
    @emberacademicservices-sara5115 6 місяців тому +1

    Terrible advice on the free ship. Totally unecessary and to add that to the charged sellers already pay is ridiculous. My CTR is higher than yours and my profits are higher in the past few months. Don't normalize bad customer behavior and greed. They can and will pay for shipping. You're just lowering the bar further. Price appropriately, hold the line, don't haggle, and respond to any messages with a simple notification that that you dont take offers. Block repeat offenders. There are so many scammy customers on there, and holding the line on reasonable pricing (not getting gouged by ever-decreasing prices and markdowns) and rude behavior by not engaging them weeds out most of the scammers. Anyone asking "how low can you go" is 100x more likely to falsely claim they didn't get the item, to refill it with water and return it, etc.

  • @bobbritches846
    @bobbritches846 Рік тому

    There's nothing you can do about the poor image quality if using a PC. They look awful. Mercari suggests using your phone to upload images. Shipping rates on this video are way off. It a real game trying to figure the best deal for shipping, If you give "free shipping", you'll need to charge the customer more because you'll also have to cover Mercari's cut for the extra you must charge to cover your shipping costs. No Media Mail option with Mercari which is a real pain. Come to youtube for support. Don't get caught into a crazy endless loop of ridiculousness with Mercari robots.

  • @mistymiller7232
    @mistymiller7232 3 роки тому +1

    Please...can you stop with the pops and cha-chings accents. Very annoying. Like your content but those startling sounds are a definite deterrent.

  • @Kynazamara
    @Kynazamara 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the information!!