How I've Doubled My Ebay Sales & Income In 2023 - Ebay Book Seller

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  • @thebookpeddler
    @thebookpeddler  7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for watching, if you find value in this video consider donating to my in shop coffee fund, follow the link: www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookpeddler

    • @christopher9727
      @christopher9727 4 місяці тому

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      16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
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      15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
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  • @sofadream6165
    @sofadream6165 Рік тому +6

    wise words Phil! One thing that hurts Canadian Book sellers though are the shipping fees, nearly 10 times higher than that of our U.S. neighbors.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +3

      I know it's much higher up there, probably have to be more selective in what you put up to sell... our shipping goes up every year and always will, supplies as well... living costs in general continue to rise here. Gets tougher and tougher, anyhow, appreciate you watching

  • @LittleArtisticNook
    @LittleArtisticNook 3 місяці тому

    Great advice. I’ve found a lot of these things helping my sales too. What I do for daily listings is to take my weekends and schedule the next weeks worth of listings then during the week I’m focusing on other business bits like sourcing. I’m out shopping or going to a doctor’s appointment while listings keep going. Just a tip for those who do this part-time, have families or all of us are busy at times sourcing.

  • @brianphillips7420
    @brianphillips7420 11 місяців тому +2

    Great info thanks, I'm just beginning bookselling, so these tips are golden to me !

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  11 місяців тому +1

      Good luck to you! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @yourmellony
    @yourmellony Рік тому +2

    Loved this! I'm an antique dealer. I have a library full and have been wondering what way to go about selling my books ebay. I do everything else on there. This was extremely helpful! I will be looking forward to any new videos you have in the future.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it, this is just what's been working for me lately, could be different from person to person but good luck!

    • @christopher9727
      @christopher9727 4 місяці тому

      .....
      Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today
      Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven
      There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today
      Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell
      Come to Jesus Christ today
      Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
      Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
      Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
      Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
      Romans 6.23
      For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
      John 3:16-21
      16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
      Mark 1.15
      15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
      2 Peter 3:9
      The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
      Hebrews 11:6
      6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
      Jesus

  • @franchesca96
    @franchesca96 2 дні тому

    Nice video ❤

  • @jeanninethompson933
    @jeanninethompson933 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the tip about asking the buyer to cancel. I'm new to eBAY and had to cancel an order because I could not find the item in my house (think that I may have donated it to a charity store). Anyway, I suspected that action was hurting the visibility of my site. Now I know what to do instead.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +2

      It's taken me almost two years now to correct, I had never thought it was a big deal but it is. Today actually I'll be top rated again and would hope to aspect heavier traffic now. Good luck to you on your reselling venture!

    • @fringestream990
      @fringestream990 9 місяців тому

      I'd be careful about that. If I bought something and a seller tried pulling that on me then I'd report them. If you lose something own up to it.

  • @cladqueen8054
    @cladqueen8054 Рік тому +4

    On your about page the link to your eBay store is not hyperlinked so I cannot on my phone get to your eBay store , just a thought to maybe increase people’s quick access to your store or put link in video description , congratulations on your continued success

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +4

      Thank you, I've always had trouble with the Ebay link unfortunately, when I get back to the shop I'll try and screw with it again. Appreciate the comment :)

    • @cladqueen8054
      @cladqueen8054 Рік тому

      @@thebookpeddlerthank you I’m sure it’s a challenge

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +1

      @@cladqueen8054 When I've linked it in the past it's actually allowed people onto my own personal account believe it or not. After going through that I've been apprehensive of posting a direct link. Tomorrow when I have my lister with me who is more tech savvy than I am I'll comment on this thread again so that you have access to it.

  • @DoctorMindbender
    @DoctorMindbender Рік тому +3

    Best offers are a race to the bottom in solid categories. It works well for stuff that doesn't have solid intrinsic values or comps.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +2

      It definitely can be, by no means do I accept every offer that comes my way but undoubtedly it has had a significant increase in sales. I'm making more money at the end of the day, the more successful sales you complete, in turn Ebay gives you more eyes on the rest of your items, sell through rate increases. To each his own.

    • @wesleysullivan8047
      @wesleysullivan8047 Рік тому +1

      I've also done well with best offers. There is a 'decline' button.

    • @DoctorMindbender
      @DoctorMindbender Рік тому

      @@thebookpeddler I've found sellers to be as addicted to engagement as any other social platform user. eBay knows this and encourages it. I would be very curious if anyone could quantify whether BO listings are a net positive overall and what pricing strategies and time you would have to invest. I suspect the juice wouldn't be worth the squeeze for many sellers.

    • @DoctorMindbender
      @DoctorMindbender Рік тому

      @@wesleysullivan8047 You have told your buyer that your BIN is BS. Devalued your item to below what the lowest BIN is on the site for the item.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +1

      ​@@wesleysullivan8047absolutely and I hit the decline probably 40% of the time. By listing daily and accepting best offers I have as of last week sold in total this year the entirety of last year and still have the upcoming 4th quarter to look forward to.
      That best offer button has moved old stock and has brought more attention to my store. It may not work like that for everyone but what's the harm in trying it out! Yeah?
      I really starting taking ebay more seriously this year and the effort and discipline has been paying off, there's a lot I don't like about the platform but at the end of the day the bills are getting paid.

  • @AnnapolisGirly
    @AnnapolisGirly Рік тому

    Wow, great information! Thanks!

  • @lloydjones752
    @lloydjones752 Рік тому

    Thanks Phil took your advice sent out a few offers 1 Signed Civil War related book sold in less than 30 minutes for $5 off list price. Thanks

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому

      Congrats! I will say though the two main things have been listing daily and have the best offer button on, that's mainly where the increase has come from. Good luck in the last quarter of selling!

  • @BookPigg
    @BookPigg Рік тому

    thanks man.. Great video. I'm just getting started. This helps for sure.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому

      Good to hear, glad you got some value out of it. Good luck with the selling!

  • @zelmabyrn2115
    @zelmabyrn2115 Рік тому

    Hi Phil, I came across your channel. Great information. New subscriber. Look forward to your next video.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому

      Welcome to the channel, glad you enjoyed the video! I'll try and keep upnwith the content!

  • @TheDogWalksTheDog
    @TheDogWalksTheDog 2 місяці тому

    Hi that quote is technically Tech’s

  • @wesleysullivan8047
    @wesleysullivan8047 Рік тому

    Nice! Huge increase.

  • @amandaurbinato5038
    @amandaurbinato5038 Рік тому

    How do y'all store your books safely? Does anyone have any good tips on sourcing good books? Thanks and I hope you r all doing well!

  • @georgewashington3012
    @georgewashington3012 Рік тому +2

    Hey, Phil. I’m curious if you’ve seen an uptick in vintage/old UFO books given the fact that the topic is trending. If so, and if you have some commentary you can offer, it would make for an interesting video.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +2

      Social trends definitely have an impact on the market and always will. I've had success with early ufo material. I've noticed more dealers on the social sites pushing this kind of material more so and I believe they've been moving it pretty steadily. I've been seeing an uptick in bigfoot material as well.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +3

      Btw, if I see it in the field, I'm buying it

  • @oldnndway4641
    @oldnndway4641 Рік тому

    Good advice, thanks !

  • @ExcelTutorials1
    @ExcelTutorials1 Рік тому

    love the thoughts, thanks for the tips

  • @Thatoneguy-12
    @Thatoneguy-12 Рік тому

    How do you advertise the promotions? Like the buy 2 get 20%? Do you put it in the description? Or make a banner that you place on the thumbnail image

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому

      The best success I've had has been 20-25% off sales everything from $20-500 or sometimes up to 1k, run it for a month and then do another variation. You can put it in the description or do banners couldn't hurt. I've done the buy one get one 15% off and other variations but little success with those. Trying a form of coupon now so we'll see.

  • @Dzb852
    @Dzb852 Рік тому

    Thanks for this information. I’m a reseller myself. Thinking about getting into reselling books too now.

  • @Ir-of4zn
    @Ir-of4zn Рік тому

    Have eBay ever relisted an item that you already sold? This has happened 2x this year to me. To escape two defects, I asked the buyer if I can send another item in its place or cancel the item and to Tell me what he wants me to do.... One buyer responded to cancel. The second buyer never responded timely to my request. I canceled the order using address reason. I blocked the buyer because i don't want a buyer who I cannot reach, and fails to keep the line of communication open.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +1

      I believe this has happened to me before. I don't hesitate to block people, extreme low ball offers, non-responsive people I just block immediately, I'm not going to deal with people like that. Ebay definitely has its issues, but overall I like it far better than when I used to sell on Amazon.

  • @ericav3284
    @ericav3284 10 місяців тому

    whats the story of that cool map?

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  10 місяців тому

      It's an 1852 Jacob Monk map, it has wagon trails on it, indian territories, it's quite incredible. I found it rolled up in the corner of an old farm house anout 5 years ago 😊

  • @jeffcapps6619
    @jeffcapps6619 9 місяців тому +1

    I tried promoted, first month great, 2nd month less, 3rd month non existent. Took 2 same items. Promoted one, didn’t promote other. Un-promoted sold in 3 days for asking price, other had a ton of views and watchers and 3 months later still sitting. Pulled the promoted and it sold a week later. Giving eBay more of your profit is not the answer. If eBay would actually invest in server/data centers that would cure everyone’s problems.

  • @harlanbraley6767
    @harlanbraley6767 Рік тому

    What is your ebay store name ???

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому

      Its "Book Peddler Phil" sorry I was have trouble with the direct links when I try to post them

  • @PickingVegasandBeyond
    @PickingVegasandBeyond Рік тому

    I don’t have best offer on the majority of my listings simply because I got bombarded with insanely lowball offers, and I’m not wasting my time dealing with $2 offers all day long, and I’m sure as hell not going to sell stuff for a loss like another UA-camr I’ve watched.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  Рік тому +5

      I just quickly decline the offer and don't think twice, some people I just block them so I don't have to deal with it.
      I've never taken anything for a loss... everyone's experiences may be different, I don't know exactly what you sell or your average price point and I'm certainly no Ebay guru but for my book selling business the listing daily and accepting best offers have tremendously increased my business. I wish you the best of luck in this last quarter!

    • @bennystratton7734
      @bennystratton7734 Рік тому +4

      You can us the threshold options there's a threshold that if you set it anything under that amount will be automatically declined then there's another threshold you can use thar of you set it at say $5 anything offered at $5 up to your asking price will automatically be accepted this way you don't have to deal with all the crap that best offers attract been doing it this way for at least a decade and a half

    • @PickingVegasandBeyond
      @PickingVegasandBeyond Рік тому

      @@bennystratton7734 yeah, I’m well aware of that option and I use it on the few items that I do allow best offer on.

  • @derekelliott6098
    @derekelliott6098 9 місяців тому

    I've been at it for 23 years. I do all 4 and promote. The old adage is: "One in the hand is better than 2 in the bush."
    Chris is a thief.
    Godspeed on your selling.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  9 місяців тому

      Haha I don't know the guy but have def learned a thing or two. What do you sell if you don't mind me asking? Best of luck in your continuing success!

    • @derekelliott6098
      @derekelliott6098 9 місяців тому

      @@thebookpeddler 2K listings of media: books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, tapes. No vinyl. The other chunk of listings are first class items. Small electronics, sewing patterns, eye & sunglasses, or whatever has a chance to sell for ~$20 minimum.
      I'm east a few towns of Cleveland. 6 thrifts within ~15 mins. 30-40 mins is ~20 stores. Plenty of churches, estate, and yard sales too.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  9 місяців тому

      @@derekelliott6098 thanks for the response, wow sounds like an ideal location to source! I don't meet too many people who've been at it as long as you have during the wild west days of ebay, that's pretty awesome, impressive. I'd ask ya more questions but I'm not gunna take up your time. Thanks though for the comment, hope you keep killin it out there!

    • @derekelliott6098
      @derekelliott6098 9 місяців тому

      @@thebookpeddler Went full, full-time in 2020. Raised in Kent, Ohio - I stayed somewhat local over the decades.
      I was culling holiday/seasonal type collectables, decorations, candles, etc while you commented. All that will go in an auction lot. If they didnt sell over the holidays and I've had them for more than a year, time to get gone.
      Happy hunting.

  • @fringestream990
    @fringestream990 9 місяців тому

    Thats manipulating their system with the cancel thing. You lost the item so you deserve the ding on your account. And what other choice are you offering the buyer? Seems they have no choice but get a refund.

    • @thebookpeddler
      @thebookpeddler  9 місяців тому +1

      Shutup stupid - what other choice do you offer the buyer, giving a full refund isn't enough? Harass someone else.

  • @GooglyMcDoubleface
    @GooglyMcDoubleface Рік тому

    It has something to do with ai. but let me see what you do.