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How To Remove Permanent Marker From (just about) Anything!

January 22, 2020January 8, 2020

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO REMOVING SHARPIE FROM EVERYTHING! Whether you’re a mom cleaning up after your kids, a reseller preparing items for eBay, or simply a weirdo who likes writing on things and then removing it, we’re here for you! As eBay sellers and the parents of a 3 year old we’ve removed our fair share of sharpie (from skin, my chair, books, and the dog just to name a few…) However, since this site is dedicated to flipping items on eBay we’ve listed our methods in the order that we use them as eBay resellers. e.g. removing prices that unscrupulous Goodwill employees felt the need to scribble onto shoes…or clothing tags…or packages…. So let’s get this party started! *If you have any other tips or tricks, send us a message and we’ll add them to our list (we’ll even credit you…what an honor!) If you have any other tips or tricks, send us a …

How to Polish, Clean, and Restore Leather Boots for Resale

January 22, 2020January 4, 2020

COPY THE METHOD WE USED TO BUY THESE BOOTS FOR $2.25, CLEAN THEM, AND FLIP THEM FOR $59.95… HOW TO CLEAN LEATHER BOOTS FOR RESALE If you follow our blog you’ll know that we have a penchant for buying boots off eBay, polishing them up a bit, and flipping them for a huge profit! The leather boots shown above are the literal same pair of boots. Not just the same model, but the picture on the left shows the listing from which I purchased the boots for $2.25. With 20 mins of elbow grease and better picturing I turned around and sold them for $59.95 + shipping! In this post we’ll show you how to clean your leather boots and get top dollar for them! Will this met work for my boots?Well, that depends on the leather. This tutorial is meant for smooth leathers. If the leather on your shoes/boots has a fuzzy feel to …

How to Wash Plush Stuffed Animals to Resell on eBay

January 22, 2020January 4, 2020

We’ve all had the experience, we find a valuable plush animal…only to turn it over and find that it’s been puked on. Or sucked on, snotted on, pooped on, we’ve seen it all. So what to do? Put it back and not reap the profits? Never! If you’re an eBay seller, you must know that there is a way to improve the value of everything. In this case, it’s removing the encrusted grime.Washing stuffed animals can be a tricky business. Regular washer? Regular soap? Can it be dried? So where to start… **Before undertaking this endeavor be aware that washing will make an animal clean….but not new. Washing too often can wear on the edges and shape of the animal. But if you’re not scared: onward! DO NOT WASH YOUR ANIMALS IN THE WASHING MACHINE IF: They have a music or voice box sewn inside. Water and electronics don’t mix…. They are very old or fragile …

How To Ship eBay Orders From Home

January 22, 2020January 4, 2020

For the first 6 months we sold on eBay we would pack up all of our orders, write what item was inside on the top of the box, and trek to the post office. I have many pictures of my wife at the post office at 1:00 in the morning, standing at the shipping kiosk, and looking like a very angry little eBay elf. One day, we were sitting in the hospital waiting room for the birth on our nephew, I was killing time on my phone and saw an offhand comment about a thermal printer. I did some research and found that I could print from home anytime and it was actually cheaper than going to the post office! I could even schedule pickups! I might never have to leave my house again! So if you’re serious about eBay (or any other home business) it’s time you start to ship your eBay orders from …

14 Must Have Tools For eBay Sellers

January 22, 2020January 4, 2020

What is eBay to you? A lucrative hobby? An easy part-time income? A serious business? When we first started out we though we’d wait until we had some success until we started purchasing things to streamline our business….but we were backward. It is the streamlining that allows your business to grow! We put a ton of thought into this list because we wanted to recommend only the best items, the ones that we use every single day in our business. While there are other items that might help you take cuter Instagram photos, the following tools are hardworking items that will help the rubber meet the road. So if you’re serious about selling on eBay, don’t be caught without these! We often find that the main measure for how successful someone is, is how much they have invested in their business. eBay is an incredible opportunity because you can start making money with absolutely no investment. …

Rollo Printer Review: The Best Label Printer?

January 23, 2020January 4, 2020

It’s the #1 label printer on Amazon, it claims to have the most hassle-free product, it looks a bit like a stapler, and it shares a name with one of my favorite candies. It has taken me a while to warm up to it (I don’t like change) – but after finally giving into the hype and buying one, I can finally answer the question, “Is the Rollo Printer for you?” Probably. When we first transitioned into working full time at home, we bought a Zebra LP2844. I had used them at a previous job and was able to get it working without too much hassle. It was an absolute game changer. We didn’t have to ship things at the post office and we didn’t have to use a normal printer and tape the paper label onto the package. All of a sudden, shipping things was twice as fast and way cheaper! At first we thought this …

The Best Thermal Printer for eBay Shipping Labels

January 22, 2020January 4, 2020

When my wife and I first started selling on eBay, I would work at my “real” job from 3-11, get home around midnight, pack the things that sold during the day, and head to the post office to ship them! We would stand at the shipping kiosk for more than an hour some nights while I punched in information and paid for the labels, and Kirstie put them on packages and wrote our return address. In hindsight it seems ridiculous (alright, just plain stupid) that we didn’t ship them from home. However, we didn’t know anyone personally that sold on eBay and we were doing our best without any real guidance. When it comes to shipping from home, most people start off by using their regular inkjet or laser printer. This is totally fine for a low volume of orders (just like it’s fine to pound in a nail with a screwdriver), but if you …

How to Remove Pilling From Sweaters and Fleece Jackets

January 22, 2020January 4, 2020

I can’t even count the number of times I’ve put back sweaters and jackets because they have more pills than Brittany Spears. Fleece jackets such as The North Face and Patagonia brands which are great for reselling are particularly prone to pills. Not only do they pill, they tend to gather pet hair, lint, etc. which manages to worm it’s way into the fibers. I’ve spent countless hours trying to pick each pill off with my hands, tweezers, and even duct tape. None were very effective and, more importantly, they took a ton of time. If you’re trying to clean pills of a sweater or jacket then this tutorial is for you! Before you start, be warned: this method removes the top layer of material. If you’re too vigorous or do it too often, you will wear the fabric thin. This method is best for polyester and cashmere but can also work on wool or …

How To Clean Velcro (and remove that stubborn lint)

January 22, 2020January 4, 2020

We’ve all been through it, our velcro doesn’t seem very sticky any more and we look down to find that it’s clogged with lint, hair, strings, and who knows what else! Whether you’re looking to resell the article of clothing or simply clean it up for your own use, cleaning velcro is incredibly easy. Follow along if you want to know how to clean lint out of velcro and make it look like new again! WHAT YOU NEED: A t-pin. That’s it. Really. In fact, you don’t even need that! Any pointy object can work Let’s get started… Grab that nasty old velcro and your push pin. Slide the pin in between the grooves and simply pull the lint up and out. After the pin slides free, grab what you can with your fingers and simply pull it out. Keep going…. And just like that, you’re done! Look at that beautiful finished product! If it …

21 Outdoor Clothing Brands To Sell For Huge Profits on eBay

January 22, 2020January 4, 2020

Kirstie and I were leaving for Washington in 3 days. Kirstie grew up in the Pacific Northwest and would be at home there, but I knew that I wanted to fit in I needed to do three things, eat lots of granola, get some Chacos, and buy a Patagonia jacket. I had cruised eBay for a Patagonia Torrentshell (a rain jacket) for weeks but hadn’t been able to find a color I liked in my size. The few that did come up were selling for over 75% of retail! Imagine buying a used jacket for only 25% off the new price! The thing is, I gladly would have paid that amount if I knew it would be there in time. Instead, I ended up buying from an outdoor website for full price and paying $25 for two day shipping. If only some eBay seller had come through for me… As my Patagonia jacket search shows, …