Galaxy CDS Rocks and Flips! Reseller Talk Podcast

This week we'll take a look at a case in France of a secondhand seller that bought an item for $157 that ultimately sold for $4.4 MILLION and discuss if, or where, an ethical profit limit should apply. We've also got updates from eBay, the USPS, and more. Rare Art Sale Issue: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/french-court-sides-with-couple-after-antiques-dealer-flips-fang-mask-2370870 USPS...

Last week saw big legal issues for both eBay and Amazon as the Federal Government sued both of them. Will also quickly cover eBay Open along with some updates from Mercari, Etsy, USPS and more. And as ever I sell a bunch of books! FTC Sues Amazon: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/26/tech/ftc-sues-amazon-antitrust-monopoly-case/index.html eBay Sued for Clean Air Act Violations: https://www.reuters.com/l...

Today eBay dropped the Fall Seller Updat e, and in this episode I'll cover all the key points you need to know! My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Etsy Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I've created a series of Reselling Logs, which you can see on Amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ M...

This week I'll continue my discussion on selling books without using Amazon, and share some thoughts on resellers telling other resellers they're doing it wrong. We'll also cover reselling news from USPS, Amazon, Mercari, and Facebook, along with a pretty spectacular flip of the week! Katey Reads Video: https://youtu.be/0gxYUab4lYQ?si=GlfFAMqHy2TMfAQY No USPS Holiday Surcharge: https:/...

In this episode we'll take a look into a recent article on eCommerce Bytes discussing the role of eBay influence over Youtube Content Creators who cover eBay, as well as eBay's new Luxury Consignment option, and a new warehousing offer from Amazon. I've also got some sweet, sweet sales to cover, including some pretty valuable paperbacks, and a remarkable book from the 40's. eBay In...

Back after a week off with lots of reselling news, mostly incoming fee hikes from banks, shippers, and more. A quick commentary on the state of reselling, and a look at some pretty remarkable book sales over the last 2 weeks! Visa Mastercard Fee Hike: https://www.eseller365.com/marketplace-sellers-rising-credit-card-fees/ Ebay Changing Fed Ex UPS Fee Charge Timing: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C...

This week I'll take on some questions submitted by you, my loyal listeners, about books, processes, sourcing and more! Plus a couple of reselling news updates and a pretty big what sold update! Enjoy! Amazon Finally Adds USPS Ground Advantage: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/08/25/amazon-adds-usps-ground-advantage-as-a-shipping-option/ UPS Teamsters Approve Deal With UPS: https://www.esell...

This week sees an announcement of a fee increase at Amazon, expansion of Amazon's Sponsored Item Program, the new features with Etsy's Make an Offer, Updates to the Depop Seller Protection Program, and a UK Jewel thief who turns out to be a truly terrible reseller. Amazon Q4 FBA Fee Hike: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/pl/2023/8/1692147736.html Amazon Sponsored Products C...

Amazon gets their turn under the unrelenting glare of the BBC that Etsy experienced, and with similar results! We've also got additional updates from Amazon, eBay and Etsy, along with a massive what sold segment! Amazon Holding Funds in EU/UK: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66437327 Amazon Releases Those Funds But Promises to Hold Them Again Later: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66486803...

Hot off of eBay's results both Etsy and Amazon shared their 2nd Quarter performance, and now I'm sharing them with you! Etsy has responded to the payment reserve situation, and both Etsy and Amazon have some updates coming down the pipe. All that and more sold items in this week's show! Etsy Payment Reserve Response: https://community.etsy.com/t5/Announcements/Updates-to-our-payment-ac...

This week on the show we take a long look at all the drama going on with Etsy and their various tests, and the massive disruptions they're causing with their payment reserves. We've also got a couple of news updates for eBay and Bonanza, along with some sweet, sweet book sales! Etsy Destroying Sellers With Payment Reserves: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66201042 Etsy Local Shipping Bad...

A special mid-week edition of the show with eBay dropping their Q2 results, UPS averting a strike, and some interesting USPS news. eBay Results: https://www.eseller365.com/ebay-financial-report-2023-q3/ UPS and The Teamsters Avert a Strike: https://www.eseller365.com/ups-teamsters-reach-tentative-agreement-2023/ USPS Ends Service Refunds to Alaska/Hawaii: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/07/25/...

It's been quite the week here at the Galaxy, so let's discuss my storm damage and losses. We've also got reselling news updates from Etsy, eBay, Amazon and Poshmark, and some sweet sales! eBay Revamps Trading Card Conditions: https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/selling/selling-trading-cards eBay Cracking Down on Bad International Sellers: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/07/22/ebay-cr...

Amazon had a big day, Etsy and eBay are both growing various programs and options, and USPS prepares to pick up the slack if UPS walks the picket line. Plus some what sold, and a rant! Prime Day is Huge: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/13/business/prime-day-shopping-numbers/index.html Etsy Expands Make an Offer: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/07/13/etsy-appeals-to-bargain-hunters-as-it-expands-of...

A slow week for sales, and for news, with the holiday last week. We've got some quick updates from Vendoo, Google, eBay and the FTC, and a few interesting sales to look at. USPS Ground Advantage Explained Video: https://youtu.be/un7wCFjI32c Vendoo Adds Sale Detection and Delete: https://blog.vendoo.co/vendoo-announces-a-new-feature-sale-detection-automatic-delist FTC Looking to Stop Sabotage R...

This week we take a look at still more impacts of the INFORM Act on Amazon, more advertising shenanigans at Etsy, and a pretty hefty what sold recap! Amazon Funds Hold: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/06/26/amazon-to-hold-funds-of-unverified-sellers-starting-july-7/ Etsy Shop Shutdown Story: https://www.dailydot.com/news/etsy-shuts-down-owners-shop-refunds-every-customer/ Etsy Puts Other Selle...

A Special Mid-Week update episode with in depth coverage of the upcoming USPS changes and the eBay Summer Seller Update! eBay USPS Update: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/USPS-introduces-the-new-ground-shipping-service-USPS-Ground/ba-p/33836509 eBay Summer Seller Update: https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/resources/seller-updates/2023-summer My Website: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrock...

A lot going on in the news this week, with Mercari and Etsy making changes, resale sites working with retailers to combat stolen item reselling, and more FTC action against Amazon. Also, I sell a bunch of stuff! Last week's Tips Show: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FFfFU0EiVAb Mercari Adds 4x6 Labels: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/article/600/ Etsy Trials New Detailed Seller Rat...

Summer Slowdown has hit with full effect, and this week I'll go over five things I'm doing to try to combat it. We've also got reselling news from eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, and more, along with a tidy little what sold recap! eBay Authentication for Kids Sneakers: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Introducing-Authenticity-Guarantee-for-kids-sneakers/ba-p/33810546 eBay Card Break U...

A big news week with Mercari and Venmo teaming up, John Legend working with Etsy, and updates from eBay and Amazon, along with a nice what sold and a Neat Mic update! Use this link to save 15% off at my eBay Sale: https://www.ebay.com/sme/galaxycdsrocks/Extra-15-off/so.html?_soffType=CodedCouponOffer&_soffid=yXrZhCx-SpbpD8o8-qntVw%253D%253D&mkcid=16&ssspo=TtGFw6poQ0a&ssuid=TtGFw6po...

This week's show features some updates over at Etsy, a big addition to the eBay Authentication Program and other news from eBay, an update on my shipping issues, and a handful of sold items! Etsy Needs More Info From Some Sellers: https://community.etsy.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Heads-up-Some-sellers-will-need-to-review-their-business-info/m-p/142331794/thread-id/778110 Etsy Updates the Listing...

This week I'll share my top 5 sources for books to sell on eBay and Etsy, we'll have a couple of reselling news items and a quick what sold recap! Seller Metrics and More Coming From eBay: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/05/25/traffic-data-and-metrics-are-coming-to-ebay/ My Website: ⁠https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks⁠ My YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyCDSRocksandFlips⁠ My Ets...

A fantastic show for Episode #200! I'm joined for a great conversation by Annette from Excess Bagagge! A trained fashion designer who left the corporate world to begin selling on Poshmark, and has a terrific website, Instagram, and TikTok presence where she show us everything we need to know about authenticating, repairing and reconditioning, and selling handbags, accessories and more. I'm...

This week's show features a pretty massive what sold update, and a discussion on why, and how, I make my living selling books but NOT selling on Amazon. We've also got reselling news from Etsy, eBay, Google and the USPS. Etsy Scammers and Fakes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2023/05/17/etsy-dropshipping-knockoffs/ eBay Summer Check In: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Summ...

A busy couple of weeks at the Galaxy as I shutter my antique booth and move into a new warehouse space. We'll also look at how eBay has responded to my issue with the International Shipping Program. To see this on YouTube visit https://youtu.be/NR-SCKYNcn8 My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyCDSRocksandFlips My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.co...