HOW DO I GET STARTED SELLING BOOKS ON EBAY? What Books Sell?

How do I get started selling books on eBay? Do you want to know what is the best type of book to sell on eBay for profit? I am a full time reseller who sells books on eBay and shares tips on how you can also make money selling online. My goal of this video is to show you exactly how much some books can sell for and give you tips on how to research what are the best books to sell. Today I take you on a trip to the local library with me to price some books for research and learn about different genres.
* comps = completed sales.
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[kyleterran]

Hi Mel! 💕 Last week I listed a book for $250.00 (1947 Coin book first edition) and I got an offer of $225.00 within a couple of days. Since I paid a dollar for it, I went ahead and took the offer. Love the videos. Because I learn, and get to hear your sweet voice. Take care. 😉😘

[reverenddick]

Thank you all for your hard work. I'm an Ebay buyer, then I sell them to local book stores. Great returns. 🍻

[TheNurseFlipper]

Great content Mel! I don't do a ton of books but I will still occasionally pick them up!

[jacqulynhilyard]

Brilliant idea, researching prices at the library, thank you!

[ASMRKlotz]

I bought a pair of women's shoes at a yard sale last weekend and the lady asked me who I was getting them for. I straight told her I was buying them to resell online and we had a nice little chat together. I don't think people should worry about "comping" in front of the sellers. When you flip stuff it takes work. You have to go find the items, photograph, post, package, and ship. All that takes time to do.

[denisefleming]

Brilliant idea to direct people to library for lookup practice! Thank you for all you teach

[stillbuyingcds]

Yes I must do this, there are heaps of recipe/diet/gardening type books to check.

[mirandabardwell]

I think the main reason some people are reluctant to use the eBay app in an op shop is because some places don't price goods until the point of sale. I've had a number of places like this, often smaller places run by volunteers. Once they learn you're a reseller, they often charge you more when you pay....and give you a dirty look. Or next time you go in, you find all all their prices have increased cause they've caught on to what you're doing, and want to make that money themselves.
There is one place near me where I kept buying certain types of shoes. One day I came in and they'd increased their prices- to exactly what my sold comps were! I got beaten at my own game lol. Now for this reason, most of the time I have to hide what I'm doing with the eBay app in store.
Oh also should add, I source a lot at garage sales, and for some reason the people around here have a particular contempt for resellers. They will almost always charge you more if they suspect you are going to resell. I have a range of excuses for pulling out my phone now at garage sales, pretending to be texting instead.

[twotwinningcavs]

I was at an op shop yesterday and I bought 250 books as they were having a huge sale! When I explained I was a part time reseller the lady asked how I knew which books sell and I showed her how to use the ebay app to price comp... she was amazed that that information is Available and was very appreciative of me taking the time to show her, I also helped move the books from the bottom shelves to the top so it looked more full, I was already down there price comping and just grabbing books so I thought I’d help them out a little and it took me no time at all.

[NightmareFlippers]

do you have a current what to look for vid?

[Learnresellingwithme]

After looking at so many books you get a feel for which books might be worth money and you just have to scan those. It gets easier as you do it.

[Queenie]

Facts! Best to research pricing in the market you intend to sell in ❤

[TheFlippingSportsGuy]

I used to be uncomfortable pulling out the app or my barcode scanner. i got over that after a few trips though

[sigmaroll]

Thanks for sharing your market research.

[Learnresellingwithme]

After looking at a lot of books I am starting to get a feel for which books might be worth money and those are the ones I scan that way I don't have to scan so many books.

[gared]

I am in the USA, so I don't know whether you Aussies can do the same All I do is go to the eBay App on my phone and scan the bar code (if there is a bar code). It instantly shows me the listings that are currently on eBay for that book. Takes a second to do this - and no typing.

[twotwinningcavs]

Worst op shops are those where you can’t get ph reception in .... I have a vinnies that has 5 for $1 but they are at the back of the store where I can’t get reception. I end up just taking photos and price comp in my car outside. Or if a lot of people are looking I’ll take a stab for $0.20 on a few books.

[Jackie]

Love your accent! And thank you for this information im thinking of starting this

[nehathakur]

Could you tell me from where do u buy these books?

[thetatdoctor]

Excellent presentation, you smashed another book video Mel, enjoying this video style! Thanks for sharing 🙂