Best CDS Stories Podcasts (2024)

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About Aging In Place - A Guide 21:10

20h ago21:10

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By Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.

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More Infuriating Changes at eBay, Etsy & eBay Q3 Results and More 51:47

2h ago51:47

51:47

This week we'll look at yet still more eBay updates that are either not working correctly, or are otherwise driving sellers crazy! We've also got quarterly results from Etsy and eBay, an interesting Mercari survey, and I'll share how to update you 1099-K settings on eBay. 0:00 Intro 0:56 Change 1099-K Settings on eBay 4:24 Etsy News 7:36 eBay News …

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Top walking tips for seniors to stay healthy and safe! 8:39

6d ago8:39

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Summary of article from Healthshots.com This article provides a comprehensive guide on the benefits and tips for seniors who want to incorporate walking into their exercise routine. It highlights the numerous health advantages of walking, including improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones and muscles, enhanced psychological well-being, better…

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eBay Fall Seller Update, Kidizen Shuts Down and More--Let's Talk Reselling LIVE! 1:29:57

9d ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Since I missed the regular episode down with the flu (which I'm still fighting to be fair) this week's LIVE will hit all the reselling news of the week, including eBay's Fall Seller Update! Since this was live I don't have time stamps for you this week, sorry! Kidizen Closes Down eBay Fall Seller Update eBay Q&A eBay Variation Listing Issues eBay W…

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Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know 8:19

13d ago8:19

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Summary of article from fox9.com The article discusses the increasing use of cannabis by older Americans, primarily for managing sleep issues, pain, and mental health conditions. While there are potential benefits, experts warn of risks including interactions with other medications, increased cardiovascular events, and cognitive impairment. The art…

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Are Mercari and Poshmark Rethinking Fee Changes? Etsy Limits Shipping Options 1:06:36

9d ago1:06:36

1:06:36

We've been talking about the pros, and cons, of all of the platform fee changes for the last 6 months, and now Mercari and Poshmark at least may be considering a do-over of sorts with their changes. Meanwhile Etsy is severely limiting shipping options, eBay is making changes to Promoted Listings Priority, and WalMart continues to go after eBay, in …

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7 Stress-Free Security Tips When You're Living Alone 22:15

21d ago22:15

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Summary of article on Cnet.com The article provides seven practical security tips for individuals living alone. It begins by highlighting the common anxieties associated with living alone, emphasizing the importance of feeling secure. Then, it suggests seven specific steps to enhance home security, including installing motion sensors, portable door…

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Let's Talk Book Selling and Whatnot with Max from Commongroundfinds! 1:08:32

14d ago1:08:32

1:08:32

This week's YouTube Live was a great conversation about books, book selling, Whatnot, eBay and more! Enjoy! Find Max Here: https://linktr.ee/commongroundfinds My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Etsy Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ebay Expands Live Selling But Continues to Have Other Issues 35:51

16d ago35:51

35:51

eBay continues to try to grow their Live Selling segment in the face of increased competition from sites like Whatnot, but the site continues to be plagued by other technical issues including offers, promoted listings and more. We'll also cover a few holiday related deadlines. 0:00 Intro 01:17 eBay News 22:52 Amazon Holiday Returns 23:31 USPS Holid…

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Whatnot Hits a Huge Milestone, eBay Dodges A Legal Bullet and More. 47:16

23d ago47:16

47:16

After a crazy week of announcements we've still got reselling news! Whatnot dropped a report on the state of live selling, and announced huge business results, eBay won a court case that will likely have other reselling platforms rejoicing, and Vinted in the UK introduces a new Pro Program. All that and the biggest what sold recap I've had in month…

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Poshmark Joins the Fee Change Club With A Buyer Seller Split 7:56

1M ago7:56

7:56

Hot on the heels of eBay UK's fee change announcement Poshmark this afternoon announced a fee change of their own, and it goes into effect tomorrow! Poshmark Fee ChangeMy Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Etsy Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Fee Free Selling on eBay UK, But There's More To The Story! 17:19

1M ago17:19

17:19

eBay UK has made several announcements this week, including fee free selling and payment changes, but it's the note hidden in an SEC filing you'll want to know about!0:00 Intro1:13 eBay UK Fee Free5:24 eBay UK eBay Balance7:58 Buyer Fees Likely in 2025 on eBay UKeBay UK Goes Fee Free For Private SellerseBay UK Introduces eBay BalanceeBay UK Likely …

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eBay Open Underwhelms and Other Reselling News 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

eBay held their annual Open event, but left many sellers wanting more with mostly rehashing of things already announced. We've got more eBay news, an update on a sketchy marketing effort at Etsy, and a lawsuit brought by Amazon sellers against WalMart. Plus a tidy little what sold recap with a repeat seller! 00:00 Intro 01:00 eBay News 30:49 Etsy N…

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Great News From USPS! Issues at eBay, Etsy, Mercari and Other Reselling News 59:09

1M ago59:09

59:09

A massive reselling news update this week with a welcome announcement from USPS, some not so great news from eBay, Etsy, and Mercari and more, along with a nice what sold recap! Spotify was having technical issues accepting audio only formats, so you get a video this week, let me know what you think!00:00 Intro00:55 USPS News04:55 Etsy News20:36 eB…

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A Conversation with David Lee, VP of Marketing at Mercari! 49:30

1M ago49:30

49:30

This week on the Live YouTube show I sat down with David Lee, VP of Marketing for Mercari. Here's that conversation! My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocksMy Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDSMy YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyCDSRocksandFlipsMy Ebay Store: http://ebay.us/oljLOVGalaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: https:/…

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eBay (Finally) Updates Feedback and Other Reselling News 49:25

2M ago49:25

49:25

This week eBay announced the updates they've been promising since June to the Feedback and Feedback Removal Process, and we're diving deep into it! We've also got Etsy bots running wild, a new Rewards Program at Whatnot and more! Plus a few interesting items in the what sold!0:00 Intro2:27 eBay News20:22 Depop News24:09 Etsy News29:55 Whatnot News3…

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Confusing USPS Price Hikes Coming Soon, Poshmark Adds Tons of Features and More 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

This week we'll discuss a couple of impending USPS price hikes, and who is going to be impacted by them, we'll look at a huge number of new upcoming features for Poshmark, and we've got an update on Mercari and WalMart as well. And at the end I'll share a huge what sold recap with a couple of very nice book sales! 0:00 Intro and Thank You 02:17 USP…

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Etsy Making Big Changes To Search, eBay UK Cracking Down and More Reselling News 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

Etsy has announced some significant changes in how their search algorithm will rank listings, eBay UK is making changes and cracking down on misrepresented Private Sellers, and Walmart is really going after eBay's business. All that and what sold on episode 262! 00:00 Intro 01:10 Etsy News 11:42 eBay News 23:59 Walmart News 28:55 What Sold Etsy Cha…

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Is Top Rated Seller Plus Worth It? Let's Talk Reselling! Plus What Sold! 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

Here's another sample of what our discussions are like on the Wednesday YouTube Live shows. Enjoy! This week in addition to a what sold recap, and your questions and conversation, we'll take a look at whether, or when, eBay's Top Rated Seller Plus program is worth participating in.eBay Seller Rating and Top Rated Seller Plus Information: https://ww…

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Ebay and Amazon Adopt Some Dodgy Refund Policies and Other Reselling News 38:43

3M ago38:43

38:43

A whole lot of news for resellers this week with updates from eBay, Amazon, Etsy, ThredUp and USPS. No what sold this week, come hang out on the Live Wednesday show for those! 00:00 Intro 00:55 eBay News 22:24 Amazon News 26:47 Etsy News 29:16 ThredUp News 32:09 USPS News eBay Advanced Refunds: https://www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-advanced-refun…

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eBay Simplifies Cancelations Etsy Updates Terms and Other Reselling News 47:14

3M ago47:14

47:14

Quite a few updates this week including eBay's simplification of returns, Etsy's Terms of Use updates, a couple of intriguing surveys and more. I've also got a few book sales to share with you! 00:00 Intro 01:12 eBay News 25:57 Etsy News 35:32 What Sold eBay Cancelation Update: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/We-re-simplifying-order-can…

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Selling Books Profitably on eBay, Etsy, & Mercari! Plus Reselling News 54:36

3M ago54:36

54:36

Making up for missing last week's what sold with a big update, and a continuation of the discussion of why I don't think selling books on eBay, Etsy, or Mercari is dumb, despite what others may say. We've also got news from Amazon, eBay, Poshmark and more! 00:00 Intro 01:29 What Sold 32:26 Amazon News 41:02 eBay News 44:44 Poshmark News 50:01 Walma…

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Reselling Is NOT Dead...But it IS Different 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

This bonus episode is from this week's YouTube Live, so you can hear what you're missing! Come join us weekly for conversations like this on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks My Etsy Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Issues Multiply at eBay, Etsy Rolls Out Insider Program and Amazon Keeps Dominating 40:43

3M ago40:43

40:43

So much news this week including a raft of ongoing issues at eBay, a new program at Etsy, and Amazon's continued dominance! So much news that I'm postponing the What Sold to another episode! 00:00 Intro 01:06 Etsy News 09:25 eBay News 30:25 Amazon News 36:38 UPS Rate News Etsy Membership Program: https://www.valueaddedresource.net/etsy-insider-buye…

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Episode 174: Episode #147- Wormhole 70- "The ProgStylin' Spaced Out Hour" 59:12

3M ago59:12

59:12

** Exclusive United States Premier** THIRD CD (Released this week)- “Craftney” from Japan Last Week- I received the ONLY CD to be sent to America (Direct mail) by the band “Craftney”. (Try and find this one!). It is their 3rd release and this IS complete "Beatles- Pop" Music. Most of this episode is focused on The ProgStylin' Spaced Music”and you c…

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eBay, Etsy and Amazon Make More Changes, Plus Some Amazing Book Sales! 50:20

3M ago50:20

50:20

This week on the show eBay continues to tweak their website, much to the dismay of many sellers, Etsy changes their shop setup fee, and Amazon makes a big change for merchant fulfilled sales. All that and a huge what sold update! 00:00 Intro 01:11 eBay News 19:36 Etsy News 23:53 Amazon News 30:29 What Sold eBay Feedback Page Changes: https://www.va…

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eBay Updates Payment Terms of Use, Selling Books on eBay and Etsy! 31:14

4M ago31:14

31:14

This week we'll take a quick look at the updated payment terms of use over on eBay, a couple of updates from USPS, a quick recap of the Depop fee changes, and a whole ton of book sales! Mid Week Live Show Recapping Depop: https://youtube.com/live/ZtnQHEIASXk?feature=share eBay Payment Terms Update: https://www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-payment-te…

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Episode 173: *Archived Episode- "Wormhole 2- (Part One)" 59:59

3M ago59:59

59:59

You Will Experience Music from Germany/ France/ Canada/ Australia/ Italy/ South America/ The Netherlands/ America New and Classic Progressive Rock ("Barock Project" vs. "Focus")/ Psychedelic Pop ("Byrds" vs."The Asteroid No. 4")/ of course Pop Rock ("Tim Finn" AND "Crowded House") and bits of French Prog... That is what you will go within this one …

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Is eBay's New Advertising Dashboard an Upgrade? Another Shipping Change and More! 36:02

4M ago36:02

36:02

eBay's much hyped new advertising dashboard dropped today, but is it living up to the noise? We'll take a look at that, plus a new offering from Mercari and a couple of shipping updates you must know about. Then we'll take a look at some interesting sales from the last week here at the Galaxy. 00:00 Intro 01:08 eBay Ad Dashboard Segment 10:48 Merca…

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Etsy's Toothless Policy Updates 22:08

4M ago22:08

22:08

Etsy announced a host of policy updates earlier today, and in this special episode I'll share them, and my thoughts on them, with you! Etsy Announcement and Josh Silverman Video: https://community.etsy.com/t5/Announcements/A-Message-from-Etsy-s-CEO-Strengthening-our-commitment-to/m-p/146041446/highlight/true#M1948 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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"What's Holding You Back?" - The Rich Dreamzz Show (ft. DJ CODE RED) (hosted by Smok3og & Gee) @thenowlegacy 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

"What's Holding You Back?" - The Rich Dreamzz Show (ft. DJ CODE RED) (hosted by Smok3og & Gee) @thenowlegacy

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Old Books Bringing Big Money on eBay and Etsy, Plus Reselling News 47:48

4M ago47:48

47:48

There are changes and potential glitches galore this week across pretty much all of the major platforms, and we'll cover each of them in this episode. I've also got a pretty remarkable baker's dozen flips on old books on Etsy and eBay, showing once again that you can absolutely make a living selling books while bypassing Amazon. 00:00 Intro 01:16 R…

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Episode 172: Episode 146- "The Blurp! #2 (Everybody Needs a Hero") 59:25

4M ago59:25

59:25

This is Part 2- the Final Episode of the new Superhero “The Blurp”. Bands like “Aerosmith”, “Camel”, “The James Gang” and lesser known bands like “Aqua Nebula Oscillator”, “The Orange Peels” and “The Blood Rush Hour” weave a musical story of a Dark, and sometimes lonely World that can surround a hero. It starts off with a bang and ventures onward f…

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A Stealthy USPS Price Hike, Experiments and Changes at eBay 52:33

4M ago52:33

52:33

There is a LOT of news this week, from a sneaky price hike from USPS to unannounced tests and changes at eBay, to bots run amok at Amazon and more! 00:00 Intro 01:10 Reselling News 01:18 USPS News 14:37 eBay News39:35 Etsy News 41:58 Amazon News 44:07 What Sold USPS Price Hike for Ground Advantage/Priority: https://www.valueaddedresource.net/usps-n…

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Let's Talk! eBay Summer Seller Update! Coffee and Conversation 57:53

5M ago57:53

57:53

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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eBay Tries Ghostbusting, Etsy Chasing Gremlins, Reselling News 43:32

5M ago43:32

43:32

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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Episode 171: * Archived Episode- "Spring" (Part One) 59:22

5M ago59:22

59:22

Away from the "Desk" on vacation- I am releasing a GREAT (and Timely) one-hour podcast called "Spring". Get ready for some very rare majestic mellotron-drenched classical Progressive Rock from Spain (1976)- "Canarios"- or maybe some hits?? "Art Garfunkel" and "The Serendipity Singers"? Or how about the warped "Promises of Spring" by a future member…

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Mixed Signals At Mercari: Massive Layoffs But Big Marketing Spend 33:12

5M ago33:12

33:12

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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eBay Drops AMEX, Summer Seller Check-In Recap, Feedback Chages 37:41

5M ago37:41

37:41

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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Episode 170: * Archived Episode- "Life on The Farm (Part 2)" 59:23

5M ago59:23

59:23

Now available on many streaming services- Pandora/ Itunes/ IHeart Radio / PocketCasts/ Podcast Addict… Part 2 of “Life on The Farm” concludes with some comedy, a few classics from “Genesis” and “The Association” and very rare music from Heavy Rock Masters “T2” and “UFO”. You will also hear an ENTIRE SIDE of an album by “Spirit” called “The Adventur…

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Messages From The Past Episode 6 Vintage Postcards Read Aloud 7:59

5M ago7:59

7:59

#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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/galaxycdsrocks/support…

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eBay Recommerce Report, ThredUp Resale Report, Good News for Resellers? 53:29

5M ago53:29

53:29

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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Messages From The Past Episode 5 Vintage Postcards Read Aloud 8:37

5M ago8:37

8:37

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/galaxycdsrocks/support…

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Where Did Etsy Go Wrong? Poshmark Promoted Closets and More Reselling News 43:32

6M ago43:32

43:32

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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Episode 169: Episode 145- Wormhole #69- Not ONE... But FOUR new Artists in This Musical Story 59:36

6M ago59:36

59:36

Take a look at that small picture in the middle of image. Who could that be? Could that David Bowie? :) There is a connection here in this One-hour Podcast… I am honored to be in talks with Not One- but FOUR brand new bands. As in the past, it is a musical story. Below are the links and description of these 4 bands. SIX other bands complete this st…

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Messages From The Past Episode 4 Vintage Postcards Read Aloud 7:21

6M ago7:21

7:21

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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"Im Back" - The Life Unfiltered Show (Hosted by Septembria Martin) @thenowlegacy 15:34

6M ago15:34

15:34

"Im Back" - The Life Unfiltered Show (Hosted by Septembria Martin) @thenowlegacy . . . Tags: #TheNowLegacy #TNLN #ThePhamousClips #RichDreamzz #FYP #Explore #Podcast #BlackOwned #Showtime #SportsAnonymous #interview #enterprenuer #radioshow #follow #reels #shorts #iheartmedia The Now Legacy Network brings you a diverse range of shows that are desig…

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"Real Man" - The Rich Dreamzz Show (hosted by Gee & Smok3og) GF - DJ Code Red @thenowlegacy 1:41:58

6M ago1:41:58

1:41:58

"Real Man" - The Rich Dreamzz Show (hosted by Gee & Smok3og) GF - DJ Code Red @thenowlegacy . . . Tags: #TheNowLegacy #TNLN #ThePhamousClips #RichDreamzz #FYP #Explore #Podcast #BlackOwned #Showtime #SportsAnonymous #interview #enterprenuer #radioshow #follow #reels #shorts #iheartmedia The Now Legacy Network brings you a diverse range of shows tha…

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Mercari Returns Their Return Policy, USPS Slows Their Roll and Other Reselling News 36:30

6M ago36:30

36:30

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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Messages From the Past Episode 3: Postcards Read Aloud 8:21

6M ago8:21

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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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