Welcome to Episode 53 of the Pocket Change Podcast! This week, our hosts discuss everything from eBay's ghost listing problem to new selling limits and Postmark's latest feature, Posh Party Live. They share updates on their reselling journeys, with one host focusing on building up a high-volume inventory, while the other aims to achieve a higher sell-through rate with select items. They also dive into personal experiences, like getting banned from Shop Goodwill and selling quirky items like Funko Pops and cassette tapes. Plus, they highlight news stories impacting the resale community, offering invaluable tips and insights. Tune in for an engaging mix of reselling strategies, current events, and a few rants about eBay fees. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even cringe a little as we spill the beans on what we've sold this week. From that questionable "vintage" toaster to the surprisingly profitable garden gnome collection, we've got stories that'll make you rethink your garage sale strategy. Plus, we'll dish out some pro tips, share our latest finds, and probably get sidetracked by a tangent or two. So, grab your coffee, settle in, and let's turn some pocket change into big bucks! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:13 Listener Shoutouts and Comments 01:44 Vaping and Dipping Discussion 03:49 Shop Goodwill Experience 12:32 eBay Sales and Strategies 13:24 Funko Pops and Inventory 23:42 Sourcing Adventures 25:48 Building Up Inventory 26:15 Exploring New Tools and Programs 26:39 Unexpected Finds and Deals 27:10 Refrigerator Parts and Appliance Reselling 28:11 Flea Market Flipping 29:09 Humvee Watch Repair 30:37 Postmark's New Live Shopping Feature 34:05 eBay's Selling Limits and Ghost Listings 39:02 Etsy's New Buy More and Save Feature 40:20 eBay's Authentication Service Expansion 42:06 Rant on Fees and Platform Issues 47:52 Concluding Thoughts and Learnings Thanks for joining us for another exciting episode where we delve into the world of reselling. From the latest items we've sold to the valuable lessons learned along the way, we cover it all. Tune in as we share our insights, discuss recent pickups, and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of reselling. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's something here for everyone. Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of our reselling journey together! Jefferson’s Stuff: https://linktr.ee/cjbenzfinds Joel’s Store: https://www.ebay.com/str/frugaldealz

Welcome to another fun-filled episode of Pocket Change's 'Pick or Pass'! In today's episode, our hosts Jefferson and Joel kick off this seventh installment, we hit up yard sales and thrift stores to put our resale instincts to the test, all without looking up item values in advance. Join us as we evaluate random finds, from Avon knickknacks and souvenir ceramic bells to Danbury Mint Heidi Storybook dolls and destination shot glasses. Will these treasures bring in the bucks or end up back in the donation bin? Tune in to see our successes and hilarious fails, with all the stats to back it up!

00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change: Pick or Pass

00:21 Thrifting Adventures and Challenges

02:22 First Item: Avon Collectibles

03:15 Evaluating the Avon Pitcher and Bowl

07:26 Second Item: Destination Bells

12:14 Third Item: Danbury Mint Dolls

17:00 Auction Drama: The $8 Knockout Punch

17:40 Shirley Temple Movies: A Retrospective

18:38 The Blue Cup Mystery

18:57 Shot Glasses: Collectibles or Clutter?

26:09 Golf Stories and Drinking Tales

30:03 Wendy's and Fast-Food Rants

32:05 Conclusion and Recap

In this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts dive into discussions about selling items online, specifically on platforms like eBay. They share personal experiences with recent sales, including a biker bag and American Muscle Speed Racer Mach 5 race car, and explore pricing strategies, sell-through rates, and the impact of eBay’s AI search functionality on sales. The episode also highlights comments and questions from listeners, insights on upcoming changes to eBay’s express payout fees, and new payment options like Venmo. Plus, there's a segment on sourcing unique items from yard sales and strategies for increasing eBay sales amidst a wider market downturn.