This episode of the Reselling Raiders podcast discusses strategies for dealing with sellers' stores while on vacation.

Here are some key takeaways:

Managing Online Stores on Vacation:

• eBay: Set your store to "vacation mode" to prevent purchases while you're away. Consider scheduling listings for a few days before and after your trip to maintain sales. (18:32-19:50)
• WhatNot: WhatNot allows for easier communication with buyers, even while on vacation. You can simply message them upon return to arrange shipping. (19:34-19:46)
• Depop: Depop doesn't have a vacation mode, so be sure to turn off your shop if necessary. (19:54-20:20)
• Optional Sale: While on vacation, consider offering a store-wide discount to entice buyers. (23:23-24:37)

Other Topics Covered:

• Successful "War" Show: The Raiders participated in a fun shirt selling event with other thrifty sellers. (13:08-15:56)
• Cash-Only Breakfast: The guys experienced a hilarious detour to a cash-only restaurant in West Virginia. (16:24-17:10)
• Hidden Shorts Box: Hat House discovered a forgotten box of shorts in his basement, perfect for future shows. (37:33-38:21)
• Passing on Large Deals: He wisely passed on two huge storage unit lots due to the potential work involved. (38:25-46:15)
• Second Order Negotiation: Hat House walked away from a second order deal with a new seller due to unrealistic pricing expectations. (46:24-47:57)
• Golf Club Trade Offers: Coach received multiple trade offers for his Scotty Cameron putter set. (48:59-51:07)
• Skiing Disaster: Hat House shared a comical story about his disastrous attempt to learn to ski on expert-level slopes in Montana. (52:10-57:06)
• New Office Space: The Raiders are moving their reselling operation to a dedicated office space. (57:36-58:38)

Overall, the episode provides helpful advice for managing your reselling business while taking a break and highlights some of the unexpected joys and challenges that can come with it.