The What Sold Podcast - Episode 30 - How to sell when nothing is selling..and glass sharks.
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Hosts Brandon and Matt, also known as Moon Doggy and the Merchant Genie, delve into the challenges of low sales in the resale business. They discuss strategies to boost activity, including increasing and diversifying listings, relisting old items, sending offers to watchers, and running auctions. Matt shares insightful tips on optimizing eBay listings and emphasizes the importance of active engagement in the resale market. The episode also explores the potential value in niche markets like vintage marbles and highlights recent finds and sales to provide practical examples. They also talk about a damaged pair of Maui Jim sunglasses repaired for a fraction of their retail cost, underscore the potential rewards of thrift shopping and reselling. The episode encourages listeners to share their own thrifting successes and insights, aiming to foster a community of learners and enthusiasts in the reselling niche.
00:00 Welcome to the What's Sold Podcast: Introductions and Nicknames
01:01 The Identity of a Reseller: Navigating Social Perceptions
02:20 The Value of Buying and Selling: A Market Perspective
02:45 Sustainability Through Reselling: Environmental and Economic Impacts
04:09 Creative Reselling: Refurbishing and Repurposing Finds
07:56 Highlighting Sold Items: From Silver Cups to Rare Teacups
13:55 Thrift Store Treasures: A Guide to Finding Hidden Gems
16:05 Unlocking Thrift Store Treasures: Jewelry and Watches
16:46 The Secret World of Costume Jewelry
17:42 Navigating the Lucrative Landscape of Shoes and Clothing
18:37 Decoding Vintage: Labels, Levi's, and T-Shirts
20:41 Exploring Accessories: Handbags, Neckties, and Eyewear
21:00 The Electronics Enigma: High Value and Hard to Test
22:33 Kitchen Collectibles: The Charm of Vintage Pyrex
25:13 Thrifting Stories: The Maui Jim Sunglasses Saga
29:17 Creative Reselling: Turning Finds into Fortune
32:37 Building a Community: Listener Engagement and Learning
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