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My name is Ryan, and I'm a full time reseller, part time YouTuber, part time podcaster, a music nut, and an observer of ridiculous human behavior. I'll probably talk about all of that, but mostly about buying, and flipping, other people's junk! This podcast is all about my reselling journey. What's selling? Am I making any money? What's the latest tip or trick? And I'll also have updates and thoughts on various reselling topics that resellers might want to hear. And hopefully some guests too ...
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Normally the Wednesday Live episode is a YouTube exclusive, but this week since I cover the new eBay update rather than just general chat I'm dropping the audio here for you pod only listeners! If you'd like to join us live on Wednesdays there is a link below to the YouTube Channel! Change of plans! eBay has dropped their Summer Seller Update, so i…
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This week we'll look at some technical issues plaguing eBay and Etsy, a lost Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Trophy, Poshmark's newest live venture and more. Plus a revamped what sold segment!0:00 Intro01:03 Reselling News01:12 eBay News Segment12:43 Etsy News Segment21:31 Poshmark News Segment27:23 What SoldeBay Ghost Listings: https://www.ecommercebyt…
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The layoff trend in tech continued last week with Mercari letting go roughly 45% of their staff, while simultaneously making big marketing pushes. eBay has a few odd things happening as well, and we'll recap a great week of sales! 00:00 Intro 00:43 Reselling News 23:47 What Sold Mercari Layoffs: https://bit.ly/4b3iTK4 Mercari & Haas F1: https://www…
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This week we'll discuss the recent eBay Summer Seller Check-in, their decision to drop American Express and more. I'll also share a great buy, and some pretty solid sold items! 00:00 Intro 01:08 Reselling News 25:07 What Sold eBay Drops American Express: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/online-marketplace-ebay-drop-american-express-citing-…
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#vintage #postcard This week I'm sharing 20 more interesting postcards from all over North America!Messages From The Past Items, Shirts & Mugs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&section_id=49038391 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/galaxycdsrocks/messageSupport this podcast: https://pod…
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eBay and ThredUp both recently released reports on the state of resale and the circular economy, and in this episode I'll dive into them both and discuss the good, and the potential obstacles, individual resellers may face. We've also got an update from Etsy, a look at one retailer's efforts to play in the reselling space and more. 00:00 Intro 01:2…
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In this episode we'll once again be sharing 20 vintage postcard readings. #vintage #postcard #postcards Messages From The Past Items, Shirts & Mugs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&section_id=49038391 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/galaxycdsrocks/messageSupport this podcast: https:…
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This week I'll dive into a recent CNBC story on the ongoing struggles at Etsy, along with an update on the Etsy listing form, eBay's partnership with PSA, Poshmark Promoted Closets, yet still more news from USPS and more! Plus some neat stuff in the solds! 00:00 Intro 01:03 Reselling News 34:05 What Sold CNBC Etsy Story: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/0…
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Welcome to episode 4 of Messages From the Past. In this new series I'll chronicle vintage correspondence from postcards, yearbooks, photographs and personal letters and diaries that I've come across as a reseller. Join me as we look back at these small bits of history, and how people interacted, and communicated with each other, in a bygone era bef…
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It's been an interesting week! Mercari has backtracked on their return policy, USPS announced some changes to their consolidation plans, and some additional fee updates, eBay is looking to partner with brands, and Etsy is trying the equivalent of in-store credits for returns! And of course, I sold some books! 00:00 Intro 01:33 Reselling News 27:33 …
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Welcome to episode 2 of Messages From the Past. In this new series I'll chronicle vintage correspondence from postcards, yearbooks, photographs and personal letters and diaries that I've come across as a reseller. Join me as we look back at these small bits of history, and how people interacted, and communicated with each other, in a bygone era bef…
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eBay continues to roll out updates, make changes, and send out emails about things, but not all sellers are receiving them, and certainly not all at the same time. Changes coming to International Shipping, Cancelation requests, the mobile app, and more. I'll cover Etsy's recent Trust and Safety report, and some pretty sweet sales! 00:00 Intro 01:20…
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Welcome to episode 2 of Messages From the Past. In this new series I'll chronicle vintage correspondence from postcards, yearbooks, photographs and personal letters and diaries that I've come across as a reseller. Join me as we look back at these small bits of history, and how people interacted, and communicated with each other, in a bygone era bef…
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Amazon, eBay and Etsy all reported their 1st quarter results, and to say they're wildly different would be an understatement! We'll review all of them, plus some other news from eBay, an update on the Low Inventory fee for Amazon FBA, and a massive fraud perpetrated on USPS.00:00 Intro 01:44 Reselling News 36:32 What Sold Recap Amazon Q1: https://w…
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Welcome to episode 1 of Messages From the Past. In this new series I'll chronicle vintage correspondence from postcards, yearbooks, photographs and personal letters and diaries that I've come across as a reseller. Join me as we look back at these small bits of history, and how people interacted, and communicated with each other, in a bygone era bef…
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This week we'll look at Amazon's near decade long venture selling on competitor's sites to garner intelligence on them! There are some new surcharges in place with UPS and FedEx, more feedback changes at eBay, and a quick sale on Etsy for buyers in the UK. I'll also cover a big number of sales from the past week! 00:00 Intro 00:54 Reselling News 16…
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A massive episode this week as I'll cover ongoing issues at eBay, Etsy and Mercari, I'll tackle some listener submitted reselling questions, and we'll recap a nice week of sales! Show with Katey Reads: https://youtu.be/R6XNZDwxuI8?si=s7tKJ1gN4V06FO-6 eBay Order Issues: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/blog/blog.pl?/pl/2024/4/1713666851.html eBay Sh…
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USPS announced their July Market Dominant Price changes, and Media Mail shippers are about to take a BIG hit. This despite nationwide service disruptions and delays. eBay announced a fee free fashion model in the UK for some sellers last week, and we'll discuss that as well. They're also selling their trading card vault to the company that owns PSA…
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This week's show has a huge what sold recap, reselling news from eBay and Amazon, and I'll dive into the process I followed when considering whether and when to go full time as a reseller. 1:33 What To Consider to Become Full Time as a Reseller 33:45 Reselling News 42:30 What Sold Amazon Delays Low Inventory Fee: https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/…
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In a stunning move Mercari is changing from seller fees to buyer fees, eliminating all selling fees, but starting to charge buyers a service fee. Get all the details right here! Fee Article on ModernRetail: https://www.modernretail.co/operations/mercari-eliminates-selling-fees-heightening-competition-with-thredup-poshmark/ Updated Fee Structure on …
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We cover a little reselling news this week with Etsy once again messing around with seller settings without permission, eBay expanding their consignment categories, Amazon upgrading login security, and USPS removing another country from their service. Etsy Settings Issue: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/pl/2024/3/1710277347.html Am…
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eBay's Spring Seller Check In was full of interesting announcements, and in this week's episode I'm diving into all of them! They're also updating their privacy policy, and announcing a new executive. Amazon is also in the news with an update to their seller financing program. I do mention that I was going to link to the application for the new Pre…
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eBay announced their 4th Quarter and 2023 Year End results, and we'll take a quick look at them, and at how some of the different sites tried to spin them. Amazon sent many sellers an erroneous email that had them scared about their business. And in the what sold segment I'll spend some time talking about how I and another seller found different wa…
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Etsy is attempting to make it's site more secure, and to rightsize it's seller roster by making some major changes to their onboarding process. They're also messing about with your shipping profiles, launching a loyalty program, and announced their 2023 and Q4 earnings! We'll also look at the possible beginning of the end of eBay's NFT venture. The…
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eBay hit us with the Winter Seller Update today, and in this Special Episode I'll hit the high, and low, points, and give my thoughts on it. Update Summary: https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/resources/seller-updates/2024-winter Fee Change Summary: https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/resources/seller-updates/2024-winter/financials#fees Tools Summary: …
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This week I'll take you through eBay's ongoing legal woes, some updates at eBay, a messaging problem at Etsy, return concerns at Amazon and more. I'll also give you last week's best sales, including some remarkable DVD sales! eBay Legal Issue: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/blog/blog.pl?/pl/2024/2/1707804473.html eBay Streetwear Authentication Up…
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On this week's show we'll discuss the ongoing proliferation of scams on Etsy, a new Postal Zone coming in July, trouble for eBay in the Trading Card World and more in the Reselling News, and then recap the best items that sold here at the Galaxy last week! Etsy Scammers: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2024/02/06/scammers-are-treating-etsy-like-an-a…
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I'm back after a short break with big news from eBay, Amazon, Etsy and more! We'll discuss eBay's latest fine, Amazon's big year, changes at eBay and Etsy, along with the ever growing layoffs in and around the tech world. And then we'll catch up with a big what sold recap! eBay $59 Million Settlement: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-680637…
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I talk regularly about the importance of maintaining our mental health, so this week I'm putting my show where my mouth is and announcing a brief hiatus! My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Etsy Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I'…
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A new Department of the Treasury reporting requirement went into effect on Jan. 1, in this episode we'll look at whether or not it effects some resellers. There's also an announcement of a new Amazon competitor from FedEx, and the DOJ case against eBay for their harassment of the Steiner couple who run E-Commerce Bytes finally, mostly, winds down. …
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A huge episode this week with updates from Amazon, eBay, the USPS, and Etsy, a deep dive into a look at what is going wrong at Etsy, and a massive what sold segment! USPS Updates: https://support.pirateship.com/en/articles/8780459-2024-usps-rates-go-live-january-21st?utm_campaign=usps2024rates1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=intercom Q4 Recap: https:/…
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Merry Christmas Galaxians! Just a few updates this week with Shipping Charge changes at Mercari coming, a new FBA Metric at Amazon, USPS adding new distribution facilities, and an update on the sale of that rare African Mask. Mercari Update: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/article/169/ FBA Metric Update: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/1…
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Big news from Etsy this week as they announce a significant layoff and I'll discuss what, if any impact that might have on sellers, Poshmark rolls out gift cards, and eBay announces some changes to search for 2024. Oh, and some what sold! Etsy Layoffs Announcement: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/etsy-lays-off-225-employees-ceo-says-timi…
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In the last week Amazon has made multiple announcements, adding new FBA fees for sellers, and dropping PayPal's Venmo, while Mercari has added a new lower cost shipping option for light items. And oh yeah, I sold some stuff! Amazon Drops Venmo: https://www.retaildive.com/news/amazon-drops-venmo-users/701952/ Amazon FBA Fee Changes: https://www.ecom…
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This week finds eBay and Etsy trying some new things, with mixed results, Amazon reporting great sales for third party sellers, and me once again trying to explain why I love, and make money, selling in the media category. eBay Updates International Shipping Program: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/blog/blog.pl?/pl/2023/11/1701399839.html eBay Exp…
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A couple of quick news updates this week with the IRS delaying the 1099-K again and the holiday season kicks off with a big Black Friday! I'll also go over some items I sold here at the Galaxy this week, and recap how November has been a record setter before it's even over! My Summer Slowdown Tips Episode: https://youtu.be/D9yQTMlqQF4 IRS Delays 10…
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This week I'll tackle listener/viewer submitted questions about book selling, reselling, ice cream, and more! We've got news from eBay, Poshmark, and USPS, and a double dip of what sold! Tom Buck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomBuck Samson Q2U Mic Kit: https://amzn.to/40HwOBT or Mic Only: https://amzn.to/46opjkD eBay Holiday News: https://com…
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It's time for another Q&A episode, so if you've got questions feel free to send them my way! email: galaxycds@gmail.com Instagram @galaxycdsrocks YouTube Community Tab: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks/community My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Etsy Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy…
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This week we'll discuss a quiet change to some USPS programs used by places like Pirate Ship that will result in some massive price hikes, I'll bring you eBay and Etsy Q3 results, and they're rather dismal Q4 projections, and we'll talk about Poshmark's Secondhand Sunday! Then we'll wrap things up with a sweet what sold segment! Stealthy USPS Incre…
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American's have racked up huge levels of credit card debt, and are paying massive amounts of interest, in this episode we'll discuss the effect that may have on holiday, and 2024 sales. We've also got shipping updates from Etsy and eBay, and some cool sales from last week! American's In Debt: https://www.eseller365.com/credit-card-debt-130-billion-…
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This week on the show eBay listens to sellers, Bonanza does not (so far) and USPS announces the end of the 1st Class Package grace period. Plus we'll cover a interesting week of selling here at the Galaxy and the importance of cross listing to multiple platforms.eBay Delays Category Updates to 2024: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/10/27/ebay-de…
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This week we'll take a look at Poshmark's announcement that they're shutting down 3 international branches, and we've got some news from Mercari and eBay as well. Plus a big recap with some amazing book sales! Poshmark Announcement: https://blog.poshmark.com/2023/10/19/a-letter-from-the-ceo-an-update-on-international-marketplaces/ Mercari Beta List…
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This week we'll cover some great new features coming to Poshmark, some changes happening and others delayed at eBay, and some news from USPS. I'll also recap some pretty solid sales in the weekly what sold segment. Poshmark Features: https://blog.poshmark.com/2023/10/13/icymi-poshfest-2023-features-announcement/ eBay UPS/FedEx Label Charge Update D…
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This week we'll take a look at a case in France of a secondhand seller that bought an item for $157 that ultimately sold for $4.4 MILLION and discuss if, or where, an ethical profit limit should apply. We've also got updates from eBay, the USPS, and more. Rare Art Sale Issue: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/french-court-sides-with-couple-after-an…
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Last week saw big legal issues for both eBay and Amazon as the Federal Government sued both of them. Will also quickly cover eBay Open along with some updates from Mercari, Etsy, USPS and more. And as ever I sell a bunch of books! FTC Sues Amazon: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/26/tech/ftc-sues-amazon-antitrust-monopoly-case/index.html eBay Sued for C…
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Today eBay dropped the Fall Seller Update, and in this episode I'll cover all the key points you need to know! My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Etsy Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I've created a series of Reselling Logs, which you can see on Amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht…
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This week I'll continue my discussion on selling books without using Amazon, and share some thoughts on resellers telling other resellers they're doing it wrong. We'll also cover reselling news from USPS, Amazon, Mercari, and Facebook, along with a pretty spectacular flip of the week! Katey Reads Video: https://youtu.be/0gxYUab4lYQ?si=GlfFAMqHy2TMf…
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In this episode we'll take a look into a recent article on eCommerce Bytes discussing the role of eBay influence over Youtube Content Creators who cover eBay, as well as eBay's new Luxury Consignment option, and a new warehousing offer from Amazon. I've also got some sweet, sweet sales to cover, including some pretty valuable paperbacks, and a rema…
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Back after a week off with lots of reselling news, mostly incoming fee hikes from banks, shippers, and more. A quick commentary on the state of reselling, and a look at some pretty remarkable book sales over the last 2 weeks! Visa Mastercard Fee Hike: https://www.eseller365.com/marketplace-sellers-rising-credit-card-fees/ Ebay Changing Fed Ex UPS F…
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This week I'll take on some questions submitted by you, my loyal listeners, about books, processes, sourcing and more! Plus a couple of reselling news updates and a pretty big what sold update! Enjoy! Amazon Finally Adds USPS Ground Advantage: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/08/25/amazon-adds-usps-ground-advantage-as-a-shipping-option/ UPS Team…
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