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How to Politely Tell a Buyer to Leave You Alone(Post)

We have previously written about Polite Ways to Tell a Buyer They Can’t Have a Discount and Polite Ways to Say NO to a Buyer but what do you do when the person isn’t a “buyer” but seems to have endles

Amazon Ungating: What are Terms? How to Submit Them & Where to Get Them(Post)

Hopefully you already read our Amazon Ungating Step-By-Step Guide.  In today's article we will be discussing "Terms".  We will explain what this means, where to get Terms, how to submit Terms and more

Online Sellers: How to Ask for Reviews Without GETTING BANNED / Terminated(Post)

As you already know, you want great reviews; every online seller does because it’s our only way to truly convey how good our businesses are to a stranger who has no way of touching, holding or trying

Online Sellers: 5 Order Packaging Mistakes Your Buyers HATE in 2020(Post)

I was again chatting with my fellow wholesaler, Jay from New Jersey and todays topic was the totally annoying things online sellers are still doing when it comes to shipping. So I thought this would

Are Poshmark Sellers CHEATING When They Use Bots? Are Virtual Assistants Legal?(Post)

I kept seeing this topic come up over and over again on my social media feeds. Some sellers scream that others are “Cheating” by utilizing bots, then the other sellers fight back and say “Being smart

New AMAZON PHONE SCAM (Phishing!) Suspicious Activity Calls(Post)

Man, we have gotten so much rain here in Michigan during the past week that our plants and diabolical weeds are growing like...well, weeds! Its so crazy that gardening has become another part time jo

5 USED Items You Should Never Buy From Amazon Prime(Post)

Yesterday I shared with you the best-ever 3 things you should ALWAYS buy USED from Amazon. But today I wanted to tell you that not every Used item is a good deal on Prime.  So let's take a look at th

4 Alternatives to Getting Investors for Your Online Business(Post)

Yesterday we discussed Everything You Need to Know About Investors for Your New Online Business, so today I am going to share with you alternatives to investors:The absolute best alternative was alrea

What to Do When You Can't Find an Item Someone Bought(Post)

Yep, we have all been there. Every online seller, at some point, deals with not being able to locate something they sold. Here’s how to deal with the situation:First, there’s ways to help prevent th

How to Respond to ONLINE Customer Complaints About Products(Post)

Yep, everyone gets 'em at some point!  Sometimes it's your fault, but as we have learned from actual data, the typical complaint occurs because the buyer didn't understand the listing, changed their m

The “YOU DOUBLE CHARGED ME” Scam: How it Works and How to Stop It(Post)

If a buyer contacts you in a panic and demands that you refund the “Double Charge”; READ THIS FIRST!As you already know, if you are an online seller, it is very difficult (I may even say “impossible”)

Why Are Some Wholesale Items Inside Clear Plastic Bags?(Post)

If you’re new to buying wholesale you may have noticed that sometimes you’ll see listings for items inside clear plastic bags, like this:So today we are going to discuss the reason for the clear bags:

Online Sellers: What to Do When Sales are Few and Slow (Post)

A day or two of slow sales is to be expected here-and-there, but when you hit day #7 of slow you likely find yourself starting to panic or go stir-crazy.I previously wrote a blog post called 50 Reason

50 Reasons Why Nothing Is Selling Online: It Might Not Be Your Fault!(Post)

Everyone experiences slow times. Your down times may be directly related to mistakes you are making (Read: What to do when nothing is selling and The problem with Under-Pricing)  however there's 50 ad

What Happens When You File a USPS Missing Mail Search?(Post)

If you ship through The United States Postal Service, at some point a parcel will appear to go “missing” because the Tracking Scans stop abruptly. The correct course of action to take is to file a

Unexpected Reasons Why Buyers Think Body Care and Makeup is Fake (Post)

Back in May we told you 5 Easy Ways to Prove Clothing is Authentic but what happens when a buyer is claiming cosmetics, perfume, lotion or cologne is fake? Why do they think this? Let’s discuss!If yo

Store Returns: How to Fix a Hole in Clothing (Post)

So, you bought Store Returns or Liquidations and found a garment with a hole.  Here's what to do!There are only three ways to fix a hole:1. Sew it2. Hide it3. Add More - AKA "Destroyed Look"So now tha

How to Sell at a Flea Market: PART 1 - Picking a Good Flea Market(Post)

Today we are embarking on a multiple part series about selling at Flea Markets based on our own experience.I know, your very first question is “Do you still sell at flea markets?”Answer: No.Your secon

8 AMAZON PRIME MEGA DEALS (60%-75%+ OFF!) This week ONLY! Ends July 4 - 11, 2020(Post)

OMG you guys gotta check this out!  Amazon sent us a bunch of Limited Time deals that we can show our blog readers.  There's no catch and all of these are available through Amazon Prime so they ship F

Is the Thrift Store a Good Place to Get Inventory? Pros and Cons List(Post)

Previously I have written about Why Retail Arbitrage Doesn’t Actually Work (You’re spending way more money than you realize) when you drive from store to store to buy inventory from clearance racks, b

5 Reasons Why You Can't Come in And Shop or Browse Our Warehouse(Post)

Every single day we have at least 5 people show up to our warehouse, knock on the door and ask to come in and “shop”. Additionally we have 10 - 12 people a day who message us via email, text or so

How to Shelve & Store Your Online Inventory PART 1: Picking Shelving for Storage(Post)

One of the most common questions we are asked is "How do I create an inventory storage system for my online store website?".  Today I will show you a very simple method that will help you pull the

How to Scan UPC Barcodes from Your CELL PHONE! Create Spreadsheets & Manifests!(Post)

If you don’t like the task of data entry when it comes to barcodes, there’s so many totally FREE call phone apps you can use. What you are specifically looking for is a “Barcode to PC Scanner” App, l

8 Reasons Why You Should Quit Your Job and Become a Full-Time Online Seller(Post)

Considering walking away from your day job to embark on a journey of selling online for a living can be very scary. However, being a fulltime online seller is the best job EVER! We started selling on

7 Reasons Why the New Facebook Update is TERRIBLE for Businesses! (Post)

So, I’m sure you’ve seen it by now... the new Facebook interface that unwantedly came in late August 2020. Ever since the “Update” we have had endless problems performing the most simple business

Genuine Advice for New Online Sellers Part 4: Finding Ways to Improve Every Day(Post)

Every day, ask yourself “What is one thing I can do to make my business better?”, then get it done. About a year ago one of my employees made the suggestion of getting one of those giant wall calenda

Top Reasons Why Buyers Decide Not to Purchase: A Must-Read for Every Online Seller(Post)

An important term you should familiarize yourself with is “Abandoned Cart”. An “Abandoned Cart” is when a potential buyer adds an item to “Cart” but doesn’t go through with making the purchase. But w

Part 1: Investigation into Carvana on eBay - Weird Stuff Going on Here(Post)

This investigation has become a story that should be a Netflix documentary.  Grab yourself a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and enjoy:PART 1:On January 2nd, 2022 eCommerceBytes posted a short articl

11 Things to Consider When Buying Inventory for Your New Online Store Business(Post)

If you are reading this article because you're not sure what to order, you are likely going to be successful because you actually put THOUGHT into what you are buying!  So many people fail because

Should I Sell by the Piece or in Bulk Online? Wholesale Bundle Selling - PART 1(Post)

One of the really strange questions I get asked a lot is “How can I do EXACTLY what you do?”, (meaning sell bulk wholesale / liquidations). ....It’s kind of a crazy question, because I doubt the asker

A Selling Site to AVOID Like The Plague (or CoronaVirus) RecycleYourFashions.com(Post)

This article is 100% based on our own research in addition to internet reviews. We have not personally used this site, nor would we….because the research and reviews output horrendous experiences.  W

Brand New Online Sellers: What Site is Best to Start Listing on?(Post)

We have reviewed almost every mainstream selling site in a brutally honest fashion (you may be surprised at how many we rated 1-or-2 stars!)  But if you're new to the game, which is the best for start

Online Sellers: How to Store Body Care - 5 Things You NEVER Thought Of!(Post)

Body care is a unique item to sell because you can run the risk of it becoming imperfect with a quickness if it is not correctly stored, but, if properly stored it can have an insanely long shelf l

Battle of Buyer Sob Stories BIRTHDAY Edition(Post)

Guess what time it is, kids? YES, it’s time for another installment of our famous “Battle of Buyer Sob Stories”; a fun blog post where we scour the internet to find outrageous sob stories that seller

Why Are My Amazon Image Photos Being Rejected? Types of Photos, Names and Size / Pixels (Post)

There are a TON of steps that go into Amazon Ungating (in fact we have a Step by Step Amazon Ungating Guide for Beginners) but in this article we are going to discuss the basic Amazon Photo Requiremen

What is De-Labeling Clothing? When Do I De-Label? And WHY? (Post)

Starting next week (4.27.20) we are going to be getting in a lot more merchandise from N*RDSTR*M.  Unlike M*CYS or BL**MINGDALES, this company requires specific brands to be "De-Labeled", so let's dis

5 Reasons Why Retail Arbitrage Doesn't Work (Buying from Clearance Sections & Outlets)(Post)

This is a video I made in 2017 but even though the video is old, the information is still the same!  Check it out, then after the video I will give you some facts: To see a genuine example of why

Sellers: How Facebook Ranks Product Listings in Search Results(Post)

If you sell on Facebook this is one of the most important posts you will read this month.Facebook just updated their seller Terms last week and as part of the updated agreement, Facebook is (supposedl

An Online Seller MUST READ: eBay Executives FOUND GUILTY of Cyber Stalking (Post)

This might be the craziest sh*t you have ever heard about eBay or executives, let alone eBay executives.  In this true story James Baugh and David Harville went from eBay high-ups to crazed cyber stal

Damaged Inventory - NEVER Throw It Out! It's a TAX WRITE OFF!(Post)

Getting completely damaged inventory always sucks. There’s never a time when you get a broken item and celebrate. Ever. BUT you should NOT be throwing away your damaged pieces! Here’s what you nee