Evaluating eBay Sales, Returns, and New Tools - Pocket Change EpisodeIn this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts discuss their latest eBay sales, including interesting finds and experiences with returns. They explore new listing tools and platforms, such as Tree Cat and Quick List, offering insights and honest reviews. The episode also touches on the dynamics of free shipping and returns, navigating technical glitches, and the joy and challenges of growing an eBay business. Join them for entertaining anecdotes, useful tips, and candid conversations about reselling on eBay while celebrating Ben's birthday!00:00 Introduction and Banter00:22 Hat Talk and Upcoming Sale01:53 eBay Rants and Promoted Fees02:56 Podcast Strategies and Subscriber Growth03:38 Self-Checkout Frustrations04:57 Comment Section and AI Tools16:52 Reselling Insights and Confessions21:42 Sales Updates and Personal Stories29:04 Sales Performance Analysis29:39 Highlighting Key Sales31:02 Customer Feedback Highlights33:11 Handling Returns and Policies38:43 Yard Sale Finds41:09 Socks as a Profitable Item46:00 eBay Selling Strategies50:26 Birthday Shoutouts and Reflections57:28 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

Post-Holiday Blues and Reselling Chat | Pocket Change Episode

In this laid-back episode of Pocket Change, Joel and his co-host dive into a casual conversation about their week, reselling updates, and the challenges they face post-New Year. They discuss the ups and downs of the reselling business, including the difficulties of January sales on eBay, the importance of having a solid shipping plan, and their thoughts on using AI for listings. The hosts also share amusing anecdotes, touch on Funko Pops collectors, and debate the effectiveness of different shipping services. Tune in for some light-hearted banter and valuable insights for resellers.

00:00 Introduction and Banter

01:19 Reflecting on the New Year

02:02 January Sales Struggles

04:12 AI Tools and Listing Strategies

06:15 Cross-Listing and Platform Expansion

18:57 Shipping Challenges and Cost Increases

29:58 Funko Pops and Collectibles

32:08 Wonder Woman and Funko Pops

32:28 Star Wars Lego Collection

33:47 Comic Book Shipping Dilemma

35:28 Packaging Materials and Costs

36:37 Shipping Challenges and Solutions

37:45 Dumpster Diving for Boxes

47:40 FedEx vs. UPS: Shipping Stories

55:28 eBay Returns and Tax Documents

56:56 Random Reseller Conversations

58:07 Concluding Thoughts and Sales

Pocket Change: New Year, New Goals & Listing StrategiesWelcome to the first episode of Pocket Change for the year! Join us for an engaging discussion about our podcast's evolution, focusing on listener feedback about video content and our goal-setting strategies for the year. We delve into the importance of continuous listing to maintain sales momentum, the impact of artificial intelligence on efficient listing processes, and Ben's upcoming move back home. Tune in for valuable insights into eBay selling tactics, understanding AI listants, and designing effective store management plans.00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter02:16 Podcast Evolution and Video Integration03:16 Challenges of Listening Platforms05:59 Sales and Listing Strategies15:38 Favorite Sales and Feedback24:07 Customer Feedback and Shipping Adjustments25:26 New Feedback Policy on eBay26:07 New Year Goals and Moving Plans27:57 AI Listing Tools and Cross-Listing29:40 Partnerships and Sponsorships30:49 Listing Strategies and Goals47:13 Final Thoughts and Store Upgrades