Galaxy CDS Rocks and Flips! Reseller Talk Podcast

I've spent the morning on the phone with eBay, and looking at and experimenting with listings, trying to sort a major issue with eBay's International Shipping Program. Hear what the issue is, and be sure to look at your listings! My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyCDSRocksandFlips My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS I'...

Reselling News from Poshmark, eBay, Mercari and Bonanza this week, and a very solid what sold update! Poshmark Promoted Closet Beta: https://blog.poshmark.com/2023/04/24/promoted-closet/ Mercari Layoffs: https://layoffstracker.com/mercari-to-layoff-20-u-s-workforce/ eBay International Shipping Fully Replaces Global Shipping Program: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/eBay-International-Sh...

This week on the show we'll look at Mercari adding ChatGPT and other new features, a couple of updates from Etsy, and a few sweet sales for the last week! Mercari Adds ChatGPT Assistant: https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2023/mercari-adds-chatgpt-powered-shopping-assistant-marketplace-platform/ Mercari Adds Low Cost 1st Class Option for Trading Cards: https://www.ecommercebyt...

This week we'll discuss the latest proposed USPS increase, a radical feedback idea for eBay, eBay's added Promoted Listings exposure and some changes at Amazon. USPS Rate Hike Inbound: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/pl/2023/4/1681157299.html User Proposal to Eliminate Feedback on eBay: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/blog/blog.pl?/pl/2023/4/1681580879.html eBay Updates A...

Many of our reselling platforms added or updated features this week including Mercari, PayPal, Poshmark, eBay, Pirate Ship and more, and in this episode we'll hit the high points! We'll also look at some items sold here at the Galaxy over the last week. Mercari adds Media Mail: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/topics/shipping/guides/media-mail/ Pirate Ship integrates with PayPal: htt...

This week we take a look at the broad world of thrifting and resale, update news from Etsy, Amazon, eBay and Walmart, and recap a bunch of sub $60 sales to show there's more than one way to do reselling! Cutthroat Reselling: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/24/depop-poshmark-secondhand-resale-cutthroat.html Goodwill, Salvation Army Getting Too Pricey: https://www.businessinsider.com/shoppers-say-g...

Reselling updates from Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Mercari and more in this week's show! Mercari Fee Change: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/03/16/mercari-sellers-hit-with-higher-fees/ eBay Sneaker Listing Test: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/We-re-testing-a-simplified-mobile-listing-experience-for/ba-p/33636128 eBay Adds Mobile Photos: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/03/18/ebay-a...

The FDIC seizure of Silicon Valley Bank has caused Etsy to miss Friday's Seller Payouts.   https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/pl/2023/3/1678509907.html My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyCDSRocksandFlips My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you...

This week we'll catch up on the best sales I've had so far in 2023, and look at an update over at Bonanza.   https://www.bonanza.com/blog/main/Bonanza_com_is_now_Bonanza_Worldwide_?utm_campaign=blog_post_announcement&utm_medium=BlogPostMailer&utm_source=email My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyCDSRocksandFlips My Etsy Shop: https:/...

This episode takes a dive into the soon to be updated eBay Promoted Listing Standard fee changes, and I'll discuss in some detail why this is the first episode in nearly 2 months!   https://www.ebayads.com/2023/02/15/seller-announcement-promoted-listings-standard-fees-are-changing/ My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyCDSRocksandFlips My Ets...

This week's reselling news features some updates at Poshmark, changes at Amazon, new information on the eBay harassment suit and a big VHS sale, plus a pretty solid start to my 2023 what solds!   Naver Purchase of Poshmark Completed: https://www.pymnts.com/acquisitions/2023/naver-completes-acquisition-poshmark-aims-grow-globally/ Poshmark $50k Giveaway: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/01/...

This week we'll look at updates to the 1099-K issue, Transparency Disclosure Requirements, we'll discuss 2022 business and have a massive what sold update!   IRS Delays 1099-K Change: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/IRS-announces-delay-in-new-600-1099-K-tax-reporting-threshold/ba-p/33448774   Inform Act Snuck Into Omnibus Bill: https://www.eseller365.com/ebay-etsy-inform-act-...

This week on the show we'll cover some reselling news, look at my first month of Print on Demand on Etsy, share some sweet sales, and discuss the not so sweet transition to the new eBay International Shipping Program. USPS and Other Carriers Holding Up: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Holiday-Shipping-Update/ba-p/33420434 A Mysterious But Welcome Priority Mail Price Drop: https://commu...

This week's show features a bit of reselling news, an update on my new print on demand business, and a very curious Flip of the Week in the what sold segment!   Amazon Layoff Doubles: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3682071/amazon-layoffs-now-expected-to-mount-to-20000-including-top-managers.html   Depop Transaction Fees Moving on UP: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2022/11/30/etsys...

This week on the show we'll get into reselling news from Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Mercari and more, plus recap the last couple of week's worth of solds!   Amazon FBA Storage Limits: https://www.marketplacepulse.com/articles/fulfillment-by-amazon-chokehold   New Amazon FBA Fees for 2023: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2022/11/17/amazon-shakes-up-selling-fees-for-2023-how-it-breaks-down/ ...

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyCDSRocksandFlips I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD My Podcasts: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips-a-r-989880 My Ebay Store: http://ebay.us/oljLOV Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Sto...

This week we'll look at a couple of updates on eBay and Mercari, along with more impending USPS increases. I'll share a few solds, and discuss the addition of a new product category to my mix. USPS Price Changes For January: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/pl/2022/11/1668135621.html New USPS Customs Requirements: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2022/11/08/seller-alert-change-to-usp...

This week on the show we've got updates from Etsy and eBay, a look at their 3rd quarter results and other reselling news. I've also got some pretty sweet sales to share!   eBay Sneaker Label Update: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Shipping-labels-update-for-Authenticity-Guarantee-eligible/ba-p/33319546   eBay Holiday Outlook: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/eBay-s...

In this special episode I give you a quick look at how I use List Perfectly to generate thousands of dollars in extra sales for my reselling business.  If you'd like to give list perfectly a try, use this affiliate link:    https://listperfectly.com?ref=634 and enter the code GALAXY at checkout to save 30% off of your first month of the service! It's a great way to try it for yourse...

Amazon is projecting one of their weakest 4th quarters in history, what does that mean for resellers? We've also got updates from Etsy, eBay, Amazon and Bonanza, in addition to a nice what sold segment! Amazon Projections 1: https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-flashed-holiday-warning-retailers-hoping-to-avoid-2022-10   Amazon Projections 2: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/...

In this week's episode I recount, via rant, my rather terrible experience trying to make a purchase from various sellers online, and how that may tie in with poor sales for the rest of us. We also have some reselling news, I'll answer some viewer/listener questions, and recap a few recent sales. eBay Seasonal Shipping Page: https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/shipping/smart-ship-tips/holiday-shippin...

A big episode with updates from Etsy, eBay, Amazon, Whatnot and more, including a look at new Etsy Star Seller "Perks", Amazon Prime Day 2, Fake Amazon Reviews and more. Plus a quick what sold recap with some pretty crazy book sales!   Etsy Sales on Google: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2022/10/14/shoppers-can-buy-etsy-items-without-ever-leaving-google/ Etsy Star Seller Update: https://www.e...

This week we've got just a couple of quick news updates, but a whole mess of items I've sold for great profit in my eBay, Etsy, and Mercari Shops!   Poshmark is Sold Video: https://youtu.be/58jO_sE-0m0   Etsy Holiday Promos: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2022/10/06/etsy-to-kick-off-holiday-2022-sales-events-on-october-24th/   USPS January Rate Increase: https://www.ecommercebytes.c...

In a bit of a shocker, Poshmark has announced their sale to a South Korean tech firm, Naver. This quick episode takes a look at what we know, and what Poshmark has said so far.   Poshmark Sold to Naver: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/03/south-koreas-naver-to-buy-us-e-retailer-poshmark-for-1point2-billion.html  A Letter from Poshmark CEO: https://blog.poshmark.com/2022/10/03/a-letter-from-t...

Lots and lots of reselling news to update you on this week from the Fall Seller Update on eBay to Secondhand Sunday, to Etsy targeted coupons and news from Poshmark, Amazon and more! eBay Fall Seller Update: https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/resources/seller-updates/2022-fall/ eBay Sneaker Update: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Updates-to-the-sneakers-experience-on-eBay/ba-p/33246334...