Etsy announced an upcoming CEO change ahead of their Q3 Results that may be a great move. I'll also cover Q3 Results from Etsy and eBay, along with some other changes happening on both sites.
0:00 Intro
0:49 eBay Q3 Results
10:41 eBay suspends AI Video Tool
12:58 eBay Testing Item View Page Updates
17:18 eBay Mega-Seller BHFO Closing Down
21:19 Etsy CEO Change at Year End
29:37 Etsy Testing Top Buyer Badge
My New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryan
Cycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryan
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
The YouTube Version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks
My Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAs
My Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocks
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD
Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips.printify.me/products
Donations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycds
My Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharing
Stuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)
I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKc
Have a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634
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Reselling Tools
Value Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0E
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On this week's YouTube Live I had some additional coverage on the updated Promoted Listing situation at eBay, and a deep dive into the recently introduced Listing Quality Report.
My New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryan
Cycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryan
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
The YouTube Version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks
My Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAs
My Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocks
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD
Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips.printify.me/products
Donations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycdsMy Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharing
Stuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKc
Have a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634
Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $30 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercari
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Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/468lvHE
Hollyland Lark M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/44IELcf
Reselling Tools
Value Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0E
beeprt Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3Oiu61a
Scotty Peeler Label Remover: https://amzn.to/3rnpp8n
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News is breaking today that the Promoted Listing attribution model that has been used in parts of Europe and elsewhere since early 2025 is coming to the US and Canada in January of 2026. Get the scoop now!
Original Article on Value Added Resource
My New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryan
Cycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryan
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
The YouTube Version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks
My Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAs
My Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocks
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD
Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips.printify.me/products
Donations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycdsMy Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharing
Stuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKc
Have a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634
Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $30 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercari
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Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/468lvHE
Hollyland Lark M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/44IELcf
Reselling Tools
Value Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0E
beeprt Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3Oiu61a
Scotty Peeler Label Remover: https://amzn.to/3rnpp8n
Tape King Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/2WjFPBz
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I've not done a what sold recap in a minute, so I thought it was time to look at some of the awesome book sales I've had over the last several weeks!
My New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryan
Cycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryan
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
The YouTube Version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks
My Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAs
My Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocks
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD
Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips.printify.me/products
Donations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycdsMy Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharing
Stuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKc
Have a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634
Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $30 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercari
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Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/468lvHE
Hollyland Lark M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/44IELcf
Reselling Tools
Value Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0E
beeprt Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3Oiu61a
Scotty Peeler Label Remover: https://amzn.to/3rnpp8n
Tape King Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/2WjFPBz
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This is the audio from my 10/1 YouTube Live, I'll discuss my 6 years as a full time reseller, the ups and downs, and whether I'd do it all again. I've also got news from eBay, Etsy, USPS and more!
I'm riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money for Kids' Cancer Research! I've pledged 300 miles in September! I'll do the miles, but I need you to give, please donate if you can! Thanks! https://greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/RyanShoemaker
My New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryan
Cycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryan
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
The YouTube Version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks
My Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAs
My Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocks
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD
Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips.printify.me/products
Donations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycdsMy Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharing
Stuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKc
Have a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634
Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $30 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercari
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Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/468lvHE
Hollyland Lark M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/44IELcf
Reselling Tools
Value Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0E
beeprt Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3Oiu61a
Scotty Peeler Label Remover: https://amzn.to/3rnpp8n
Tape King Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/2WjFPBz
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This is the audio from the Wednesday 9/17 YouTube live discussing upcoming changes at Etsy, Poshmark, and more.
I'm riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money for Kids' Cancer Research! I've pledged 300 miles in September! I'll do the miles, but I need you to give, please donate if you can! Thanks! https://greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/RyanShoemaker
My New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryan
Cycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryan
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
The YouTube Version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks
My Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAs
My Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocks
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD
Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips.printify.me/products
Donations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycdsMy Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharing
Stuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKc
Have a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634
Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $30 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercari
Podcast/YouTube GearOBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite Camera: https://amzn.to/40QVOYx
Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/468lvHE
Hollyland Lark M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/44IELcf
Reselling Tools
Value Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0E
beeprt Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3Oiu61a
Scotty Peeler Label Remover: https://amzn.to/3rnpp8n
Tape King Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/2WjFPBz
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This episode is the audio from the 8/27 YouTube Live where I discussed the upcoming availability of loading your cost of goods to eBay, and other reselling topics as brought up in the live chat.
I'm riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money for Kids' Cancer Research! I've pledged 300 miles in September! I'll do the miles, but I need you to give, please donate if you can! Thanks! https://greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/RyanShoemaker
My New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryan
Cycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryan
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
The YouTube Version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocks
My Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAs
My Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocks
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD
Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips.printify.me/products
Donations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycdsMy Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharing
Stuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKc
Have a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634
Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $30 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercari
Podcast/YouTube GearOBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite Camera: https://amzn.to/40QVOYxElgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/468lvHEHollyland Lark M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/44IELcfReselling ToolsValue Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0Ebeeprt Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3Oiu61aScotty Peeler Label Remover: https://amzn.to/3rnpp8nTape King Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/2WjFPBzSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Busy week! We've got executive changes at Poshmark, newfound profits at Mercari, changes at eBay, price hikes and massive losses at USPS and more!
0:00 Intro
7:01 USPS Holiday Surcharges Announced
10:44 USPS Posts More Losses
15:15 Etsy Insider Changes Coming
24:05 eBay Expanding AI Responses
29:41 eBay Considering Managed Shipping in the US
35:19 Mercari Posts First US Profit
I'm riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money for Kids' Cancer Research! I've pledged 300 miles in September! I'll do the miles, but I need you to give, please donate if you can! Thanks! https://greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/RyanShoemakerMy New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryanCycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryanMy Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocksThe YouTube Version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/@GalaxyCDSRocksMy Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAsMy Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocksMy Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDSI've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqDGalaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: galaxy-cds-rocks-and-flips.printify.me/productsDonations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycdsMy Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharingStuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKcHave a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $30 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercariPodcast/YouTube GearOBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite Camera: https://amzn.to/40QVOYxElgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/468lvHEHollyland Lark M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/44IELcfReselling ToolsValue Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0Ebeeprt Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3Oiu61aScotty Peeler Label Remover: https://amzn.to/3rnpp8nTape King Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/2WjFPBzSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Seems like more changes to either squeeze every more money out of sellers, or just to make our lives difficult happening all the time at Etsy and eBay. We'll also recap some nice sales!
My most recent cycling video on my new YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/ksUtGC-EA0g?si=sdJ-Rk0dT9y0lD4h
0:00 Intro
1:14 Etsy Changes With Growing Seller Services In Mind?
13:12 eBay Further Erodes Ad Transparency
18:36 eBay Shipping Issues
Etsy Looking to Expand Seller Services?
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
My Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAs
My Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocks
My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
I've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqD
Galaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: https://galaxy-cds-rocks.creator-spring.com
Donations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycds
My Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharing
Stuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)
I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKc
Have a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634
Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $20 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercari
Podcast/YouTube GearOBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite Camera: https://amzn.to/40QVOYx
Elgato Stream Deck: https://amzn.to/468lvHE
Hollyland Lark M2 Microphone: https://amzn.to/44IELcf
Reselling Tools
Value Mailers on eBay for All Of Your Package Needs: https://ebay.us/Sqif0E
beeprt Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer: https://amzn.to/3Oiu61a
Scotty Peeler Label Remover: https://amzn.to/3rnpp8n
Tape King Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/2WjFPBz
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Hi! I've made some big changes, and had some big sales, so let's catch up Galaxians!I'm riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money for Kids' Cancer Research! I've pledged 300 miles in September! I'll do the miles, but I need you to give, please donate if you can! Thanks!
https://greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/RyanShoemakerMy New Cycling Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cycling-with-ryan
Cycling With Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cycling_with_ryan
0:00 Intro
1:18 Thank you to my viewers and listeners
2:55 What's changing on this show
9:51 New Cycling Channel Announcement
14:31 What Sold
My Website: https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocksMy Ebay Store: https://ebay.us/HD2CAsMy Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocksMy Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDSI've created a series of Reselling Logs, and Personal Journals, which you can see on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3pJPkqDGalaxy CDS Rocks Swag Store: https://galaxy-cds-rocks.creator-spring.comDonations to the channel accepted at: https://www.paypal.me/galaxycdsMy Channel Ethics Statement Regarding Sponsorships: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UmRx77pe_F9kmiG4VlkDuy8Kmq32hJvY1n2COf5ImZY/edit?usp=sharingStuff I use: (These are sponsored affiliate links, and by using them you will support the podcast when I receive a small commission payment from the site for referring you, at no additional cost to you. So click away Galaxians!)I use Streamyard for my Podcast Interviews and Upcoming Live Shows. I highly recommend it! https://bit.ly/49spdKcHave a need to crosslist? Try ListPerfectly! I recently signed up and am in the process of moving over 6000 listings from eBay to Mercari, watch for future updates! Use this referral link, be sure to input referral code 634 and save 30% off your first month, please and thank you! https://listperfectly.com/?ref=634Sign Up with Mercari! It's easy to buy and sell on Mercari. Get up to $20 when you get started. Use code RPSYYJ when you sign up with my link: https://merc.li/bWdhq8kVb #mercariPodcast/YouTube GearOBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite Camera: https://amzn.to/40QVOYx
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eBay's June seller news included some updates on the seller hub, offer management, shipping insurance, and some big, and controversial, news for sellers in the Auto Parts & Accessory category. Poshmark announced the ending of the Verified Seller Program, and hinted at a potential new shipping program. Let's dive in!
0:00 Intro
1:07 My eBay 15% Off Campaign Recap
9:15 eBay Offer Management Updates
14:48 ShipCover Insurance at eBay
18:24 eBay Auto Parts & Accessory Free Returns Mandate
27:16 eBay Backcharges For Promoted Listings
33:18 Poshmark Ends Verified Seller Program
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A quick shout out to Cha-USA on YouTube for suggesting this topic in a recent comment on another video! Being a reseller, whether part or full time, has a unique set of stresses that many people just don't have to deal with. And many of us struggle to keep it all under control. In this episode I'll talk about many of those unusual stresses, and some things I've done to help myself, that may be helpful for you. Let me know it the comments how you handle the particular stresses of reselling!0:00 Intro0:20 Reseller Stress2:23 Unique Stresses of Reselling3:35 Invisible Labor5:56 Buyer Centric Platforms7:07 Business Adaptations9:38 Use Platform Tools11:12 Don't Take It Personally12:59 Streamline Your Operations14:32 Well-Being and Self-Care16:31 Define Your Success18:19 The Power of Community19:29 Bonus Tips20:37 Chart Your Path
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Last week it was the General Campaign, this week eBay announces changes to the Promoted Listings Priority Program. Poshmark begins an experiment with Facebook Marketplace, and Etsy recaps their Trust and Safety results and announces some other updates. We've also got some interesting items in the what sold update!0:00 Intro1:15 eBay Promoted Listing Changes11:52 Poshmark Partners Facebook Marketplace17:10 Etsy Updates25:09 What SoldPromoted Listing articlePoshmark ArticleEtsy Article
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eBay can be a frustrating experience at times. In this video I'll dive into my top reasons why I think, despite its flaws, eBay is still a site worth selling on!0:00 Intro0:50 #1 Huge Reach1:26 #2 Simplicity2:12 #3 Flexibility2:52 #4 Cost Effectiveness3:38 #5 Tools & Analytics4:45 #6 Security5:35 #7 Brand Building6:10 #8 Seller Support & Community6:56 #9 Growth Potential7:40 #10 Shipping Options8:19 Bonus Reason9:14 Conclusion
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eBay is expanding the blatant cash grab changes to Promoted Listings that they trialed in Germany to more countries in June. I've got thoughts! I'll also discuss their announcement of the closure of a union TCGPlayer facility, eBay Open, changes at Etsy that sellers may like, and some good news from Canada Post, and on the dreaded 1099-K!
0:00 Intro
2:09 eBay Expands Promoted Listing Attribution Changes
12:12 eBay to Close TCGPlayer Facility in NY
14:38 eBay Open Dates and Cost
16:39 Some Interesting Updates at Etsy
22:31 Canada Post Averts a Strike, For Now
23:58 Potential 1099-K Relief
27:32 What Sold Update
45 Reselling Podcasts You Should Listen To
Big Beautiful 1099-K ReliefMy Website:https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
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This was today's YouTube Live show, but I felt that the pod only listeners might get some value, so here it is!
For the last 7 months I've been trying to add to my business by selling on Whatnot. And it's been all but a complete failure! In this show we'll dive into my numbers, the business on Whatnot, and why the decisions I've made on how to run my overall business resulted in this outcome. My Website:https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocks
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Amazon announces a slew of changes to those selling through the Seller Fulfilled Prime program, eBay suffers a major outage, Canada Post looks set to strike again, and eBay may be expanding Simple Delivery in the UK, and elsewhere. Also a big what sold recap!
0:00 Intro
1:18 Amazon Changes
13:35 eBay Photo Outage
18:39 eBay Simple Deliver Expansion?
31:32 Canada Post to Strike?
36:58 What Sold
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This week we'll discuss an important article from Killer Startups (https://killerstartups.com/nat-tns-si...) that get's to the heart of something I talk about regularly, knowing whether or not you're actually making money! Let's Talk Reselling!My Website:https://linktr.ee/galaxycdsrocksMy Curated eBay Supply Store: https://www.ebay.com/inf/galaxycdsrocksMy Etsy Shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/GalaxyCDS
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A massive amount of reselling news this week with updates galore from eBay, Poshmark, Canada Post and much more! Also a big what sold recap with some interesting old technical books!
0:00 Intro
1:10 eBay Summer Seller Check-In
13:54 eBay Agentic AI
19:42 eBay Takes Watch Authentication In House
22:11 eBay Updates Offers Options
29:26 eBay Up & Running Grants
32:45 eBay Open Dates
35:16 Poshfest Dates
39:24 Canada Post Potential Strike
43:13 UPS Rate Hikes, Layoffs
47.51 USPS Hires New Postmaster General
48:34 Resale App Download Rates
52:54 What Sold Recap
MikeMetco Meetups Conversation
Annette Excess Bagagge Instagram
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Poshmark's recently announced Excessive Listing Removal Policy went into effect last week, and has led to massive frustration with sellers receiving warnings and suspensions at an alarming rate. We'll also dive into Quarterly Results from eBay, Etsy, and Amazon, and cover Whatnot's Whatnotcon!0:00 Intro1:12 Poshmark Policy Frustrations20:15 eBay Q1 Results25:46 Etsy Q1 Results31:09 Amazon Q1 Results32:29 Amazon Sellers Pull Back From Prime Day Over Tariff Worries34:17 Whatnotcon
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