In this episode of the Pocket Change Podcast, Ben and Joel delve into the festive season, offering insights and strategies for boosting your reselling success in the fourth quarter. From leveraging eBay’s platform, understanding Walmart's new reselling policies, to choosing the best items to list, they cover it all. Joel talks about his adventures in eBay returns and shares his hot tips on handling listing frequencies and promoting items. Both hosts also discuss bundling strategies, listing early, and breaking down the math on eBay store subscriptions. If you’re looking for ways to maximize your reselling business during the holiday season, this episode is jam-packed with valuable information. Plus, don’t miss their candid conversations and humorous banter that keep things entertaining. Make sure to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments!00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change Podcast00:17 Meet the Hosts: Joel and Ben00:51 Weekly Highlights and Personal Stories02:51 eBay Adventures and Challenges08:09 Sober October and Personal Resolutions12:32 Selling Strategies and eBay Tips21:53 Exploring Walmart's Reselling Market28:56 Top Items to Sell in Q431:24 Bow Ties and Real Men32:06 Selling Vintage Toys33:42 Train Sets and Auctions35:27 Video Games and Consoles38:58 Clothing Market Challenges41:29 Household Items for Holidays44:28 Listing Strategies for Q451:25 Store Size and Upgrades54:07 Final Thoughts and Humor

In this lively episode of Pocket Change, the hosts dive into various aspects of their daily lives and e-commerce ventures. They kick off with humorous personal anecdotes about church anniversaries and the pest count in Savannah, Georgia. Then they transition to discussing high return rates and the complications of dealing with parts sellers on eBay. Practical advice is given on shipping policies, pricing strategies, and listing optimization for eBay sellers. The hosts also debate the impact of Walmart entering the e-commerce landscape and its potential to challenge eBay. The episode wraps up with a call to check out meetups organized by the Reseller Locker Room Podcast and other events for networking and sharing reseller strategies. Don’t miss this packed episode full of valuable tips and light-hearted banter!

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

01:20 Savannah's Bug Problem

03:12 eBay Return Woes

05:56 Navigating eBay's Return Policy

13:28 Sales of the Week

19:51 Feedback and Buyer of the Week

24:41 Automated Feedback on eBay

29:46 Debate on Feedback and Sales Numbers

30:26 Importance of Feedback and Sales History

32:48 Colorful Listings and Tips

34:37 Photography Tips for Listings

40:35 Pricing Strategies and Market Competition

49:31 Shipping Tips and Best Practices

58:17 Meetups and Community Engagement

Navigating eBay Reselling: Tips, Challenges, and the Future with Walmart

Join us on the latest episode of Pocket Change as we dive deep into the world of part-time eBay reselling. We discuss our progress, challenges, and share some laughs about our not-so-perfect reselling strategies. This episode covers everything from handling customer service to preparing for the fourth quarter's holiday rush. We explore the significant changes happening in the reselling market, including Walmart's new live selling initiative and how international shipping regulations are affecting sellers. If you're a reseller or thinking about becoming one, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Plus, we share our personal sales stories, both successes and lessons learned.

00:00 Introduction to Pocket Change

00:26 Treating eBay as a Hobby

00:54 The Importance of Consistent Listing

01:15 Technical Difficulties and eBay Room Tour

02:13 Successful Sales and Vintage Finds

03:39 Funny Stories and Small Town Tales

05:59 Reselling Tips and Personal Experiences

12:38 Sales of the Week

20:11 eBay Feedback and New Rules

27:36 Live Selling and Walmart's New Initiative

31:26 Walmart's New Reselling Program

33:16 The Future of Reselling: Walmart vs. eBay

36:43 International Shipping Challenges

45:11 Maximizing Profits on eBay

59:58 Preparing for the Fourth Quarter

01:09:00 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead