This episode of the Reselling Raiders podcast is all about pricing strategies when reselling vintage items.

Here are the key takeaways:

Inventory Management:

• The hosts discuss the importance of organized inventory, especially for clothing, recommending the use of numerical labels in boxes to easily locate items (10:13-17:35).
• They share different approaches to inventorying hats, which are often smaller and don't lend themselves to the same box system (19:18-24:31).

Pricing Techniques:

• Sell-Through Rate: They emphasize using the sell-through rate to determine the optimal listing price.
• Over 50% Sell-Through: Price slightly above sold comps to maximize views and potential offers (52:17).
• Under 50% Sell-Through: Undercut the market significantly to move items quickly (54:07).
• Auctions: They suggest using auctions for items with good traction to potentially earn a higher price or for unique items with limited comps (58:12).

Other Topics Covered:

• Hydration! The hosts remind viewers to drink plenty of fluids, especially during long shows (6:07).
• Fire Up's Speeding Ticket Story: They recount a humorous anecdote about buying a valuable jacket at a flea market while getting pulled over for speeding (1:08:29-1:10:17).
• Future Goals: They discuss the importance of setting sales goals to turn reselling into a more profitable and consistent business (42:07).

Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and tips for anyone interested in the world of reselling, particularly those dealing with vintage goods.

This episode of the Reselling Raiders podcast discusses the summer slowdown in reselling, particularly in the clothing category (0:34-32). They also explore the potential of using AI for listing products and the profitability of selling vintage underwear (52-57). Other topics include:

• Buying from Salvation Army pallets (23:15-24:34)
• Selling low-end earbuds on Whatnot (24:37-27:25)
• The importance of sports seasons for hat sales (38:01-38:57)
• Finding unique items at estate sales (56-57:44)

Basically, it's a mix of tips, strategies, and anecdotes from a group of vintage reselling enthusiasts as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of the summer months.

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.