My sales have improved this month. Not great, but I am up 31% in gross sales over this time last month, and up 47% over Q1 as I've been burning the midnight oil. Going in the right direction. After the 4th holiday, during the peak of the summer heat, there is a period where people seem to travel less so I think this uptrend will continue. I try to look at it on a positive note as during this slower period I get a chance to get everything ready to go for late Q3/Q4. It will be non-stop then.
I had an item removed like that once: it was the Corning Ware Cornflower coffee pot that had a recall and was removed from the market because there was a possibility that the handle would come off due to intense heat from your burner. It is no longer for sale in the US. I got the same letter from eBay about the removal (in this case a government action) and was nicely worded with an opening section saying something like "you probably didn't even know this was banned, so it's no issue with you, THIS TIME. Please don't list it again." (I paraphrase. It's been a few years.) I just remember that in this particular case it was nicely worded by eBay and didn't make me feel like a bad sellert for listing a banned product because.... who knew??
@@TheKetchupMan I parted one out but showed the pot so people could see what the guts came from. Ebay still removed it saying the pot can't be shown. :(
I would think if eBay spent a little money coding the listing tool it would help a lot. I mean especially if you are new you are clueless on what you can sell and getting things taken down can be discouraging. If they would make that change I think they could save money in the long run and go after actual problem sellers.
I had one like that. It wasnt even listed. It was scheduled. Ebay flagged it as counterfeit, but when I inquired multiple times, nobody could tell me what made my item "counterfeit", but they could tell me to not continue trying to list it to avoid "account disruptions". To make things worse.. I got an email a few days later with items I had looked at that were on sale. It was the same item that I used to create my listing with was still active. I sent feedback to ebay from the email letting them know the slap in the face that was. I never heard back
You cannot sell recalled items wether they are class one two or three. They are automatically blocked scu numbers at most retail establishments to prevent an accidental sale. That is really the point . They want all the “dangerous” items returned so no one gets injured in any way . 😊
I have around 200 pieces of REVERE WARE that I am selling on consignment. Sold 9 coffee pots this week alone, 7 on father's day while I was in the ER with pneumonia.
Harley chaps came into Ross at the beginning of spring and they sold out within a week. They are very heavy. I imagine shipping costs would be high. I've been a Ross part-time employee for over 23 years now. It's interesting to see how long items sell. I'm at a large store that does a phenomenal business.
Yup, I deal in a ton of vintage toys and work some toy shows time to time. That one I knew about but I’m sure most don’t think about it. I’m shocked they aren’t worth more because of the recall on them. The legend goes, some kid was using the toy with hairspray caused a fire. There are videos of people trying to recreate it.
The Rollerblade Barbie was equipped with a cigarette lighter-like device in her skates. Once dragged back and forth across a surface the roller blades would fire out sparks. Mattel eventually banned the toy due to fire hazard and safety concerns.
The only issue with these is if they get around gas or a flammable solution. What kid is going to play in a pool of gas?!?! She skated in Barbie and skated out Sinead O’Connor
CWP/Kevin! Love the T-shirt! I’m trying an auction on EBay for 9 He man action figures glued legs and issues but 80’s (I haven’t tried an auction on Ebay in over 3+years I have a store Amy’s Epic Stuff 4Sale so not sure how much it will cost me to run the lot as an auction.
I had a vero for a pic .. I just removed it completely instead of messing with pictures.. not with the worry! They answered thank you for fixing the listing.. the listing has gone 🤷🏻♀️ it’s always crazy stuff that you would never dream would get a vero!
We had 4 items that were taken down last month for not following safety reasons. They were brand new in the package baby seat head rest inserts for car seats. We disposed of them, I did not want anyone having any trouble with an item like that. Also, we received our very first Neutral!! We sold NEW sleep shirts, as described in photos & description. Well it states that they are "Good enough to wear around the house." We asked for a revision, kindly. But, we are a little put off because we combined shipping & would have happily done a return. What's a seller to do??
Omg I remember that Barbie from the TV ads. “Recall” meaning hey you shouldn’t have sparks bear gas or other flammable things 🤣 yeah that’s a collectors piece and hopefully someone gets it for that reason. Not like they are going to open it and use it at its age
That's so strange about that Barbie. I've bought 2 others from the series from ebay but maybe the policy was different at the time. I got the Ken from that series with the sparking skates last June and the Barbie from that series in April. I've seen them on Mercari too so it should be ok to sell elsewhere.
Unfortunately eBay has in their terms of use the right to refuse and remove listings for anything they wish. They are not required legally to sell your item on their platform. But yes lots of brands have automatic search engines find items they represent, they file for removal, and eBay rolls over citing that they do not wish to be a party to anything that could possibly be involved in legal violations. They don’t allow appeal without you having the burden of proof on its legal legitimacy. They have zero standing against you. They also just can step out of being involved at all (which they commonly do).
I tried to sell some .45 caliber bullets for a black powder rifle. eBay removed it because it was a " prohibited item. " Yet another seller had the exact same thing and they allowed his listing to remain. Go figure.
I have only had a one recall item ever removed. It was also a manufacture recalled item. As in your case, there were dozens still listed on eBay and many more that had sold. As a test, I reported a few of the ones listed as being an item that has been recalled. eBay later responded they investigated and determined the item was fine. It made no sense as it was the exact item. 🤷♂ 🙄 Twice this week I've received messages from eBay about items being pulled due to them being past the expiration date. I used to sell a lot of supplements, but for now I only have a few left. I did not recognize the items they said they removed and I could not find any trace of them being listed. After some additional digging around through my records, I discovered these were items that had sold over a year ago, and well before their expiration date. I have no idea why their bot choose to send me messages about these items.
I had hand lotion, small mini compact get removed for the same reason last night and was sent the same notice from EBAY which makes you sound like a criminal, so don't do it again or else.
Hey Kevin , Question? I have a unused concert ticket that is unused.Its from a famous artist that passed away years ago.So my question is ,how can I sell it??? I wasn't allowed to sell it on Facebook marketplace. I'm so confused. I know some collector would want it and it's a rare 1st concert ticket from that era.Any ideas how I could sell it ??? please get back to me asap! Thanks Kevin and ur youtube channel is awesome.
@commonwealthflipper I guess I'll hold on to it until I can find a Michael Jackson collector to buy it.Its one of the first tickets from the first History Tour from 96.I even have the promotion cards that came with the ticket when it was first purchased. 👍🏻🙂
I hate when eBay does this because you forget to add the right wordage. I listed a pair of cool vintage cap guns and holster but forgot to put they are toys. eBay took them down and told me not to list again. Now what do I do with them I only list on eBay.
The reason eBay caught your listing and not other listings is because you probably mentioned the sparking roller blades in your listing if you just listed as Barbie with rollerblades and don’t mention the sparking feature, eBay won’t catch it and you will be able to sell it but since they’ve already caught it on your account, I wouldn’t recommend that either way. I hope this helps in the future. If you have manufacture recalled items don’t mention anything about that in the listing, the people who are looking for these items know what to look for.😊
OMG, IM so SAD I knew I shouldn't have waited but buying formula was more important 😢 I've been eyeing that apple for my granddaughter since you put it up on the shelf.
This Barbie falls into the same category as Jarts! You can't list old cap guns either, even though they're less hazardous than hammers without the caps, or even with.
My sister's had that Barbie back in the 90s! I would take the skates because they sparked and use them with my gl Joe's and of course I tried to make a fire.
IMHO the question is not can I sell it on another platform - the question for me is do I really want to sell something that might injure a child. For me the answer is No.
I would not resell an item that has been recalled, no matter who did the recall. Especially when it has been recalled bc it is dangerous. Would you not feel bad if you sold this and a child was injured? There would be no amount of money that would be worth that for me. Good luck.
I get what you're saying but in this particular case, it probably won't be played with as intended most likely will go into a collection never to be opened
@Tacocasaking also a grown up could just want it and I wouldn't see a problem with that. It would be like not being able to sell lighters. You can sell lighters you just can't sell them to kids. The lighter itself isn't a issue.
@@maureenfitzgerald1895 Simply saying and some will get the doll for the kid(s) and they'll play with the doll. I understand what your saying, from an investment point.
I had Corning Ware tea/coffee pitchers that have been removed by eBay. When I did search, there's several of the same item listed. When I contacted eBay, they said that if they have a metal handle, that the handle will fall off. Mine has a plastic handle,????. Not taking any chance relisting on eBay. Already received two warnings and don't want jeopardize my account 😮
Man I would be ecstatic with $50 a day in sales, let alone $500😂
I hear that. Sales are REALLY slow right now. 😔
Same! Baby number 3 is due in August and money is tight so I'm feeling the pressure
lol right. He’s got GOALS- gotta have goals like he’s got them (realistic and achievable goals).
We can too, he works harder.
@@ohiograssman1564 plus helpers
My sales have improved this month. Not great, but I am up 31% in gross sales over this time last month, and up 47% over Q1 as I've been burning the midnight oil. Going in the right direction. After the 4th holiday, during the peak of the summer heat, there is a period where people seem to travel less so I think this uptrend will continue. I try to look at it on a positive note as during this slower period I get a chance to get everything ready to go for late Q3/Q4. It will be non-stop then.
I had an item removed like that once: it was the Corning Ware Cornflower coffee pot that had a recall and was removed from the market because there was a possibility that the handle would come off due to intense heat from your burner. It is no longer for sale in the US. I got the same letter from eBay about the removal (in this case a government action) and was nicely worded with an opening section saying something like "you probably didn't even know this was banned, so it's no issue with you, THIS TIME. Please don't list it again." (I paraphrase. It's been a few years.) I just remember that in this particular case it was nicely worded by eBay and didn't make me feel like a bad sellert for listing a banned product because.... who knew??
It's a commonly known recall. The way around it is to part it out!
That was a government safety recall, which is more serious than a voluntary recall.
@@TheKetchupMan I parted one out but showed the pot so people could see what the guts came from. Ebay still removed it saying the pot can't be shown. :(
It sparks? That's awesome!
I had that Barbie, I didn’t burn anything down ! That’s all I’m here for 😂
I would think if eBay spent a little money coding the listing tool it would help a lot. I mean especially if you are new you are clueless on what you can sell and getting things taken down can be discouraging. If they would make that change I think they could save money in the long run and go after actual problem sellers.
Titan Up! The kids got good taste in a football team. He got my sub!
lol
I had one like that. It wasnt even listed. It was scheduled. Ebay flagged it as counterfeit, but when I inquired multiple times, nobody could tell me what made my item "counterfeit", but they could tell me to not continue trying to list it to avoid "account disruptions".
To make things worse..
I got an email a few days later with items I had looked at that were on sale. It was the same item that I used to create my listing with was still active. I sent feedback to ebay from the email letting them know the slap in the face that was. I never heard back
You cannot sell recalled items wether they are class one two or three. They are automatically blocked scu numbers at most retail establishments to prevent an accidental sale.
That is really the point . They want all the “dangerous” items returned so no one gets injured in any way .
😊
I have around 200 pieces of REVERE WARE that I am selling on consignment. Sold 9 coffee pots this week alone, 7 on father's day while I was in the ER with pneumonia.
🙏🙏🙏
Sounds like you get to do the fun stuff 😊
Harley chaps came into Ross at the beginning of spring and they sold out within a week. They are very heavy. I imagine shipping costs would be high. I've been a Ross part-time employee for over 23 years now. It's interesting to see how long items sell. I'm at a large store that does a phenomenal business.
Good morning Kevin and family :)
My sister just had one of those taken down too! They must be cracking down on these right now.
Yup, I deal in a ton of vintage toys and work some toy shows time to time. That one I knew about but I’m sure most don’t think about it. I’m shocked they aren’t worth more because of the recall on them. The legend goes, some kid was using the toy with hairspray caused a fire. There are videos of people trying to recreate it.
The Rollerblade Barbie was equipped with a cigarette lighter-like device in her skates. Once dragged back and forth across a surface the roller blades would fire out sparks. Mattel eventually banned the toy due to fire hazard and safety concerns.
That Barbie is fire.
@ohiograssman1564 is on fire!🔥
@@katherinek8448 heyo right back at ya 💪
The only issue with these is if they get around gas or a flammable solution. What kid is going to play in a pool of gas?!?! She skated in Barbie and skated out Sinead O’Connor
Keep up the great content.
CWP/Kevin! Love the T-shirt! I’m trying an auction on EBay for 9 He man action figures glued legs and issues but 80’s (I haven’t tried an auction on Ebay in over 3+years I have a store Amy’s Epic Stuff 4Sale so not sure how much it will cost me to run the lot as an auction.
I had a vero for a pic .. I just removed it completely instead of messing with pictures.. not with the worry! They answered thank you for fixing the listing.. the listing has gone 🤷🏻♀️ it’s always crazy stuff that you would never dream would get a vero!
We had 4 items that were taken down last month for not following safety reasons. They were brand new in the package baby seat head rest inserts for car seats. We disposed of them, I did not want anyone having any trouble with an item like that. Also, we received our very first Neutral!! We sold NEW sleep shirts, as described in photos & description. Well it states that they are "Good enough to wear around the house." We asked for a revision, kindly. But, we are a little put off because we combined shipping & would have happily done a return. What's a seller to do??
Omg I remember that Barbie from the TV ads. “Recall” meaning hey you shouldn’t have sparks bear gas or other flammable things 🤣 yeah that’s a collectors piece and hopefully someone gets it for that reason. Not like they are going to open it and use it at its age
I had a hat taken down because they said it was not real. I just said ok and tossed the hat in a bin and it still sits there haha
If eBay has the technology to scan listings for recalled products, it seems they could flag it before you hit the 'list' button?
That's so strange about that Barbie. I've bought 2 others from the series from ebay but maybe the policy was different at the time. I got the Ken from that series with the sparking skates last June and the Barbie from that series in April. I've seen them on Mercari too so it should be ok to sell elsewhere.
I wanna live where there's roadside pigs! Also, Cigarette Lighter Barbie 🤣🤣🤣
I had sealed vinyl removed..barcode thows 300 but ebay says counterfit...
What was the live selling platform you mentioned please? I couldn’t understand it and I replayed it a bunch.
Dipped it?
The link is in the description.
Dibdit, thanks.
Unfortunately eBay has in their terms of use the right to refuse and remove listings for anything they wish. They are not required legally to sell your item on their platform.
But yes lots of brands have automatic search engines find items they represent, they file for removal, and eBay rolls over citing that they do not wish to be a party to anything that could possibly be involved in legal violations. They don’t allow appeal without you having the burden of proof on its legal legitimacy.
They have zero standing against you. They also just can step out of being involved at all (which they commonly do).
I tried to sell some .45 caliber bullets for a black powder rifle. eBay removed it because it was a " prohibited item. " Yet another seller had the exact same thing and they allowed his listing to remain. Go figure.
I have only had a one recall item ever removed. It was also a manufacture recalled item. As in your case, there were dozens still listed on eBay and many more that had sold. As a test, I reported a few of the ones listed as being an item that has been recalled. eBay later responded they investigated and determined the item was fine. It made no sense as it was the exact item. 🤷♂ 🙄 Twice this week I've received messages from eBay about items being pulled due to them being past the expiration date. I used to sell a lot of supplements, but for now I only have a few left. I did not recognize the items they said they removed and I could not find any trace of them being listed. After some additional digging around through my records, I discovered these were items that had sold over a year ago, and well before their expiration date. I have no idea why their bot choose to send me messages about these items.
I had hand lotion, small mini compact get removed for the same reason last night and was sent the same notice from EBAY which makes you sound like a criminal, so don't do it again or else.
What is website to check for recalled products? Thanks.
Kevin do a video with your neighbor about the trains, That could be a cool video!
Anyone calling someone “dumb” is generally jealous of that persons success and a miserable human. Just a thought.
Hey Kevin , Question? I have a unused concert ticket that is unused.Its from a famous artist that passed away years ago.So my question is ,how can I sell it??? I wasn't allowed to sell it on Facebook marketplace. I'm so confused. I know some collector would want it and it's a rare 1st concert ticket from that era.Any ideas how I could sell it ??? please get back to me asap! Thanks Kevin and ur youtube channel is awesome.
Ya know Ebay exists right?
Sell it on eBay
@commonwealthflipper I guess I'll hold on to it until I can find a Michael Jackson collector to buy it.Its one of the first tickets from the first History Tour from 96.I even have the promotion cards that came with the ticket when it was first purchased. 👍🏻🙂
A Sex Tent? I thought this was a family friendly show 😮😂
Thanks for sharing Kevin. Have a great weekend.
Hi Kevin+ Family
It looks like it's a safety feature that may need tweaking?
Are the numbers you are referencing Gross or Net?? It’s a big difference.
I hate when eBay does this because you forget to add the right wordage. I listed a pair of cool vintage cap guns and holster but forgot to put they are toys. eBay took them down and told me not to list again. Now what do I do with them I only list on eBay.
Id just relist them…. But add “Toy” 😂🤷♀️
If the issue was wordage they wouldn't tell you not to list it. They would tell you to list it using the correct wordage.
@@WellnessWizdom not from my experience, but 🤷♀️
The reason eBay caught your listing and not other listings is because you probably mentioned the sparking roller blades in your listing if you just listed as Barbie with rollerblades and don’t mention the sparking feature, eBay won’t catch it and you will be able to sell it but since they’ve already caught it on your account, I wouldn’t recommend that either way. I hope this helps in the future. If you have manufacture recalled items don’t mention anything about that in the listing, the people who are looking for these items know what to look for.😊
I wish they would just set up their database to search when we were listing. It would be so nice if it flagged BEFORE we made it live.
Then the buyer will claim “not as described” 😂 it’s a win win lose lose
OMG, IM so SAD I knew I shouldn't have waited but buying formula was more important 😢 I've been eyeing that apple for my granddaughter since you put it up on the shelf.
I sold just the skates a couple years back. 😂
If it's been recalled, can you just send it back to the manufacturer for a full refund?
Like you didn't know it did that.
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How much of the stuff there was stolen shoplifting
Has any of your crew decided to resell? Example my son resells on the side for extra Monday :-)
Awesome video
This Barbie falls into the same category as Jarts! You can't list old cap guns either, even though they're less hazardous than hammers without the caps, or even with.
Hey Oh!!!
Anyone else getting a weird curiosity compulsion to buy this cigarette lighter Barbie? 😂 How did I miss out on this the first time around LOL
It’s listed now on dibdit super cheap
You sell almost $500 a day? How many items do you list a day? I can’t imagine selling that much, but it sure would be great.
Is that a Cringer in costume tee?
I read it’s a fire hazard 😮
I hate that I can't sell airbags on eBay
There's no law or regulations against it, I can sell you to you in person but eBay won't allow it.
ebay removed my airbag, i moved it to offerup, who removed it as well,
@@noahloveridge3313 the only issue is being certified to ship hazardous materials but even if you have that ebay isn't taking new airbag sellers
You should mention to Dave how much a part time hire has helped. He seems so overwhelmed.
Dave tried part time help. It didn't work so well.
It works if the stars align. They often don’t
He’s doing pretty darn good. He just seems overwhelmed bc he can do more than most humans can.
Can you sell cigarette lighters?
Exactly, absolutely ridiculous 👍🏻
My sister's had that Barbie back in the 90s! I would take the skates because they sparked and use them with my gl Joe's and of course I tried to make a fire.
😅
IMHO the question is not can I sell it on another platform - the question for me is do I really want to sell something that might injure a child. For me the answer is No.
just put light up skates not flicker and it shouldn't catch their attention
I would not resell an item that has been recalled, no matter who did the recall. Especially when it has been recalled bc it is dangerous. Would you not feel bad if you sold this and a child was injured? There would be no amount of money that would be worth that for me. Good luck.
Blah blah blah. Sparking is cool. Is it scawy?
I was thinking the same thing. Why?
I get what you're saying but in this particular case, it probably won't be played with as intended most likely will go into a collection never to be opened
I grew up with Evil Knievel toys that had flint sparks. Absolutely ridiculous how “bubble wrapped” our society is,
@Tacocasaking also a grown up could just want it and I wouldn't see a problem with that. It would be like not being able to sell lighters. You can sell lighters you just can't sell them to kids. The lighter itself isn't a issue.
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Safety risk recall? I wouldn't try to sell it elsewhere.
If is recalled (some sort of hazard) when are told afterwards shouldn't sell it on any platform.
Most collectors never plan to remove it from the box. It will remain pristine. Based on that, I disagree with you regarding the Barbie
@@maureenfitzgerald1895 Simply saying and some will get the doll for the kid(s) and they'll play with the doll. I understand what your saying, from an investment point.
So he's saying he makes 14,000 a month stfu lol
I had Corning Ware tea/coffee pitchers that have been removed by eBay. When I did search, there's several of the same item listed. When I contacted eBay, they said that if they have a metal handle, that the handle will fall off. Mine has a plastic handle,????. Not taking any chance relisting on eBay. Already received two warnings and don't want jeopardize my account 😮
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Sellers like josh and i leaving ebay will help other sellers, going live is better.
Don't agree with live. I do both and eBay is way better