10 MIND BLOWING MISTAKES Sellers Make Selling on eBay!

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My whole house is a "death pile"... that's why I started selling on Ebay. I can go into any room of my house and source product.

I think you missed the number 1 most important thing sellers do wrong. Not listening to Lindy! Thanks for the great tips.

You absolutely nail it 26:25 in the video. That happened to me just the other day. Freaked me out. Except it wasn't eyeliner or even cosmetics.

you have the law of attraction working for you... I just started selling and when I make a comment or a pay attention to something out of the blue... it’s sells😊 The universe does have our back!

I always keep about a weeks worth of unlisted inventory (about 50 items for me) just in case I’m sick or there is bad weather or some other reason I am unable to go sourcing. But I do gradually list those items so that I don’t have the same 50 items sitting on my listing table. And about half of my items that sell are from best offers. It’s usually someone who just wanted to save a dollar or two, so totally worth it in my opinion.

Lindey you are a blessing to us newbies. I can’t thank you enough for shortening my learning curve. Keep em coming. I’m in!

You are the best!!!!. I've learnt so much from you over the last few days, so now you are my first and only person to follow and learn almost every time. A "HUGE" thank you from a UK eBay book seller.

Lindey, you are a gift to us. Thank you for this, I needed it today. I honestly had zero clue about death piles, but boy do I have them. I legitimately have BOXES of baby clothes and cloth diapers and such to sell just piled under my photo table waiting to be photographed and listed...it stresses me out..I thought it was me being lazy and overwhelmed. I think the only way through it is through it, so I'm gonna work on that today! Thank you!

Ha ha I have definitely have gone into the storage business over the years. I have consolidated it down to a few 10x20's but really do need more space. I don't even try to sell anything anymore but like you said the I love the rush of sourcing always have since I was a young boy. Good basic, straight to the point info you would think more people would just understand this but guess they overlook the simplicity of it all. Thanks for sharing

I did damn near all of these when I started. It’s a miracle I’m still in business. Cool video .👍🏻

The problem with the 5$ profit items is if it take months to sell then your paying a re listing few each month....that's a big problem, you have to monitor things like that

I love your videos. I'm so happy I found you. I thought I will never be able to learn enough to try again but you have changed my view. Thanks. I have a question if you don't mind. Do you have a video where you explain or talk more about the sell-through rate? The part where you talk and explain the math during the sample of selling the candle had me very interested. Thanks again.

Great video! I haven't even listed one item yet and I have 200 plus items to list. Just realized I can't list them all because they limit you in the beginning. Also I am so nervous filling out the list item section. What if I get the shipping wrong or returns or miss something or take lousy picture or.............. oh boy!

Hi Lindey! Yeah, this video is not just for new sellers. It's good for us who have been selling a long time to hear this stuff again! Me, for instance, I have the skill and bankroll to buy way more than I can list. So my DEATHPILE is always stressing the storage areas. So I need to quit buying! Thanks for the reminder. Love you girl!

I definitely over source...and do have a huge 'death pile'...but keep in mind that I have very few ways to source in the winter months (garage and estate sales dry up in the winter, and thrift stores are too expensive here). So that pile of stuff keeps me going through the cold months.

Thanks you shared a lot. And confirmed my suspicions about how to do some things

You are absolutely right about looking over inventory!! Just yesterday I was looking at creams and while watching your video I got sale on a face cream!!!! This was not the first time, I go over in look what I have or just move stuff.. Its weird 😁

THANK YOU!!!! I Always Enjoy Your Videos

I never Get close to more than I can list in week. I put it on porch for couple days and begin with easy stuff and get that up for weekend. Then I want the porch clear so it gets cleared up. I did have a reverse death pile, stuff I took off listing after getting experience and left for a month or more, then took it to Salvation Army. They had a contact less deposit and seemed grateful. Something that’s not quite valuable enough to ship may still be repurposed.thank you for video

Great content. Easy to listen to and understand, even easier on the eyes 😉 thank you!

Great Ideas. I am guilty of not checking the sell through rate. Just this week I started to bundle 10 or so similar product type listings into 2 lots and hope I can make a few bucks off it just to get it out! One comment on not accepting best offers, is that if you are new and do not have a lot of feedback yet, unscrupulous buyers will look for you to low ball or worse return used merchandise. I think not accepting best offers is OK for a brand new store or seller, but when feedback is established then change to accept best offers.

Love it! I mentioned some Teletubbies boots I have had for a few months in one of my videos and they sold the next morning. I think there might be something to that!

Love it! I think you kicked ass on this one LINDEY! 💯👍❤️👏👏👏. 😁. GREAT advice. Lol. I’m following & feel good - on track then almost- except for 2 of those. I’ll get er done.
Thank you so much !

You have such great practical advice that can be used in any sales position. You are savvy businesswoman. Like your content so glad I found you. Thank you

More excellent advise from Trendy Lindey! I love your enthusiasm!

How do you check the sale through rate on eBay?

I may be guilty of stepping over $1 to pick up 10¢. I just decided to do that this morning. But I'm still hoping that I'm working on good strategy. My plan is this... Every day I check for items that are ending. Items with no watchers are ended. If they have had a lot of views, I re-evaluate the price and relist. If they haven't had a lot of views, but I think it should be selling, I work on improving the title, pics, etc. and relist. If they haven't had hardly any views, I check for errors or popularity, but it usually gets pulled for the yard sale. At the same time, when I source, I'm looking for items that will have a faster sell thru rate to replenish the store. And right now, I'm trying to stay within the free listings I am allotted because I can't afford to spend all my profits on listing items that won't sell. I lost my job in May, so this is really important to me. I'm a top rated seller, but I still feel like a beginner, so I appreciate any and all advice!

The part about oversourcing and a deathpile rwally applies to me. I love finding "money" on the shelves, but I don't love listing. I've had to stop though, and now I'm trying to list my deathpile. And it's tough not to go out and thrift.

I have no affiliation to skillshare but it is the bomb! Especially when you consider the cost of university, you can get a university education for next to nothing.

I list everything I source before I source again. My thoughts are if I buy something but don't list it, by the time I list it, I may not get the money out of it like I would have when I first got it

Great info. Thanks for the “ keep on track” motivation too. Thx for what you do. :)

Lindy -you’ve inspired me to grow this to a viable business- I’ve learned so much from you- thank you. New loyal fan - Jen Schadler ps - also love your products. Have questions- will try to ask on next live video! Rock on!

Thank you!! Very helpful

Love sourcing but me favorite is the done listed see my shelves full

Great video Lindey...really enjoyed the topics you covered. I don't think this only applies to new sellers but also to some of us who have been around awhile.

Why are you calling me out with this first one 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’m happy to inspire a video even if it is about mistakes 💕

Whoa that's so crazy same thing happens to me. If I haven't sold something in years and I look at it and touch it or whatever next thing you know it sells and like you this has happened numerous times, its crazy. I am glad to hear i'm not alone. LOL

Yes. I’m ready. Bring it Girl 👍

Love your videos! They are so motivational… I’m going to go tackle a death pile now LOL

You mentioned looking at your inventory, I was just talking to my buddy about shipping jeans at usps priority weight vs flat rate envelope and boom I sold 4 pairs of jeans within 2 days and hadn't sold any jeans in weeks prior..

Nice video! I watched your videos when I first started over a year ago. Thank you for helping me with the basics of getting started. I’m still using the bread bags from Walmart to store my items as you suggested and it works great. I’m now back to learn more from you. I just subscribed to your channel again. I am now looking into selling on other platforms other than ebay like Poshmart. Maybe you have a video about that already? I will look because all I do on Poshmart is share and follow but I’m not selling anything!Thanks for the videos!

I absolutely love you!!!! You are so knowledgeable in what you're doing, and then to pass it on is such a humungous help...to me anyway...and I greatly appreciate all you do to help your fellow fish in the sea....thanks again...o and idk if theres a video yet about ebay changing how we get paid from paypal to ebay but this could very well put me outta business...which it has done for now...happy selling everyone and good luck to all❣❣❣

Awesome video! I am guilty of over sourcing. I will stop now.

I know this video is a bit older -- I just discovered your channel this week! I have to comment about the idea that opening the app or do something in ebay and you will get a sale! Most times when I finish printing shipping labels I will have a sale within minutes! And looking at your inventory? !! I can't tell you how many times I have said to my husband, "I thought this item would sell more quickly" and within hours it sells! So yes, I go through my inventory and say outloud "I wish you would sell" or "I thought this would sell quickly" - and BAM! It sells a few hours a later. Crazy, yet true!

Every penny goes to my business until I I love the sku#/ month listing tip . Trying that out I like seeing what slow or fast seller

Very good content,thank you! I recently subscribed to your channel. I wish i had more time to watch more content. I was currently finding myslef in the sourcing situation,but not anymore:).

lindey thanks for the straight forward approach i trust your judgment as it is true even me a new seller loved your shipping advice i would love to hear and learn more mistakes you have made i understand there is 38 sides to ebay selling or more but .....

Each one of your vids gets better and better. Love all your vids, keepem coming🤑

You nailed it in this video. Thank you Lindsey. I am a shopaholic. It is hard to admit. I need to know my limits.

This video was soooooo helpful to me. Truly. Thank you. New subscriber here

Absolutely loved your video!!! I know you talked about using the best offer option, which I have started recently doing. However, I wanted to know would you recommend sending offers to watchers on items? Does that really work?

you are doing an amazing job helping small businesses across the world. I was recently struggling on achieving consistent sales on eBay and found your research/ information quite useful. recently I got out of a job and my main income suddenly become ebay. Now, I have realized why it's important to have a passive income besides your regular job and ebay is an amazing platform, indeed. Thank you once again and keep up the good work.

Awesome content, well thought out, very useful. Many thanks!

I really appreciate the information you share with us. Great stuff and many thanks Lindey.

Thanks for all the helpful advice. I have learned a lot from your vids and love your money-saving shipping tips. I recommend to anyone starting to sell to watch your videos first. It will save them time and money. You rock!

Informative and entertaining! Especially the last few minutes of the video when discussing stepping over dollars to pick up dimes. I play a lot of videos at 1.5 times the normal speed so I can watch more efficiently and it definitely made that last section quite animated. :D Lots of fun. Good video!

You’re so funny... I will admit it I’m guilty on the last one ...I stepped over the dollar to pick up the dime ...don’t ask me why ...I’m new with this too ..,I’m guilty LOL but you said that’s so funny I’m sitting here laughing you made my day...lol

How do you check sell through rate?

I'm selling on Ebay from 2002 and I find very interesting tips on your videos, thank you! you are not crazy I go around my warehouse and I touch stuff and next day they sell, It is unbelievable.

Wow...way to call me out on the over sourcing 🤣 lol just kidding!

Awesome video with great energy. I’m a new seller that’s doing good and I’m learning every day by researching and watching videos like you shared. I am guilty of a death pile and will hit it today, lol. Thanks for the video filled with awesome new seller information.

I’m not sure! It was not made clear! Should I pick up the dollar? 😂 Great video, will recommend to many on fb sites im on!

Love your energy girl!

Ok guilty for oversourcing 😅 I’m just starting out and need to start somewhere. Plus retail therapy has taken over 😂

Phenomenal I do 1 of these. Spend the profit but I also use it for more inventory

Lindey you need to make a merch shirt that says in all caps "PICK UP THE DOLLAR"

That was fantastic and so helpful - thank you!

Thank you so much Lindey, you're the best!

Great video! How can I determine the sell through rates?

Selling an item I just looked at it thought about happens to me ALL THE TIME!! It's almost creepy! But, great idea!! I'm going to go look at my inventory right now!!! :)

Make sense. Thank you.

Excellent Video and Tips! Keep up the great work in helping other sellers! That's what its all about! - Flippin Aint Easy

Wonderful video! THANK-YOU

I only do Best offer on select items. I'm kinda liking the ability to send my own offers every day. I've been having a lot of success lately with sending offers around 10% off to people that have already viewed the listing and are truly interested. I think I'm goin to back away from Best Offer and Push the "Send Offer" Really Hard for the next two months and see what happens.

Lindey - Words can not express my gratitude for all your great advice! THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge. On a side note, I can't click on the bell for notifications due to you currently have it set to content made for kids. Once you change the setting, we should be able to subscribe to be informed of your live casts. PS -- I'm taking to heart pick up the dollar and forget the dime.

Very good info. I have definitely made many of those mistakes on my reselling journey. Happy to report that I am getting smarter and finally starting to make some money. I have totally been guilty of sourcing more than selling. I guess that's been one good thing the pandemic has provided; less desire to go out and source. I am thankful for my death pile this year, but am working hard to flip it into CASH!

Great video Lindey!! Thank you! Loving the "The bags under her eyes are designer"

As always great tips and helpful information

Oh man, you got me and nearly described me to a T ... I love to source and have a humongous death pile... I talk myself into buying more thinking stuff like "Maybe there will be another shutdown and i won't be able to source" or I think i might miss a great deal someone else will get...
It is a real struggle... Dopamine is real on these...
But garage sales are almost done, just a few scattered ones now... This week (since my funds are low) I have really tried to focus on staying out of stores and garage sales..

Thanks for the helpful tips...I'm sure they can help sellers...I only sell things over 25 bucks; I get them for free most often, so it's all profit...Balancing Shipping with expenses and time are my problems...I hooked up with Pirate shipping, hopefully that saves some bottom line...

Thank you so much 🌸🌸

Great list, thanks for the assist.

Love your videos. The best.

Guiltyyy.... am so guilty about focusing on small things , true, agree that it takes so much energy focusing on this things...
Thank you for waking me up.

Fabulous video! I have been guilty of some of these in the past, especially when starting out!
I still am guilty of buying more than I can handle 😬. Thank you for the tough love!

I love her video. I just started 3 months ago.

Hahaha. My entire house is a death pile. Why? Because i inherited a house that came with three storage units full of stuff! As I cleared those out I then was downsized out of a job and then, over the last 6 years, inherited two more estates or parts of estates. I no longer have the storage unit but I have the last of the last unit in my living room and the other things inherited are in boxes all over this place. You may laugh but you can see some of it in one of my early videos. I source now for a break now and then as I had spent the last year selling almost nothing but books I inherited. What I have is a warning to you all. Do not over source!

Great info here as always Lindey!!!

I don't know what happened with my ebay. I was selling daily as a private seller then i changed to business. Sadly my sales plummeted and the business is barely making anything. I started another shop and it is booming. I won't go business again on this one.

Great info for this new reseller! Thank you!!!

That's me! I am sourcing too much! Time to list lol. Thank you!

Hi Lindey! Just subscribed and cannot wait to(try to)catch up on your videos. Best to you...John.

You are the BEST!!

Just saying, you are an inspiration to keeping me motivated! Thank you!

I have had the same thing happen lol - just last week I looked at a few things "wonder why you aren't selling yet..?" And they sold within a day or so lol my sales have really picked up lately. I'm still not selling much of the stuff I bought from WN last month though. Really odd. I'm playing with listings today while watching your video haha

Great Video Lindey! Thank you!

I will question an item and POOOF it sells shortly there after. I also go through my listings daily. I must be just as crazy as you because I do a lot of the same things. Thanks for the info and video content. I love the channel.

Thanks for the info!

Those 30 cents per item per month add up when your making very little.