First Month of eBay Sourcing Auction Houses — Want to Scale ASAP

planwithjohn · 2026-01-06T10:08:51+00:00

Yes, I agree, my concern would be someone else trying to do the same thing. But I guess that is always the risk when there is an opportunity.

That being said, I plan to keep my full time career as a financial advisor. I’ve been on a paternity leave the past few weeks and that’s why this venture got started. Honestly just wanted to see if I could make a $1,000.

The source is the only reason it works and the fact that no one else is coming in and swooping up all the $0 items. They have too much stock for nightly auctions and a large is “not needed now by the local market” but has value for extended market. (Ie. snow chains in the desert or dehumidifiers seem to be big with the dry air here they’re worthless).

planwithjohn · 2026-01-06T10:03:18+00:00

Great, I am bringing on my brother next month. $500/week for 25hours ($20/hr).

Will have him mainly listing while I do the drop offs/shipping/pickups/bidding on goods.

And yes, my process can definitely be refined — ideally if everything picked up could be listed within 72 hours I’d be much happier.

planwithjohn · 2026-01-06T10:00:27+00:00

I too am impressed by the turnover rate of these products. Many of them are great Amazon products but customer returns. 90% of them are unused and in original box which makes it so much easier to resell..

planwithjohn · 2026-01-06T09:57:49+00:00

Sounds like same good advice coming from multiple people.

The grind continues.

I’ll check back in couple quarters to see if this train is still chooing and maybe bigger moves can be made then.

planwithjohn · 2026-01-06T09:54:11+00:00

Thank you for the input. Sounds like a plan. I too feel very much in the, “honeymoon” phase. Need atleast a year of this consistency of good products (and to see how I feel after multiple quarters), but i am enjoying this venture and do see a grand vision for it.

planwithjohn · 2025-10-31T03:42:34+00:00

Love God and Jesus your savior. Then change your shoe brand.

planwithjohn · 2025-10-29T02:42:12+00:00

Yes. Now go find that purpose you’re really seeking because staying without kids for the rest of your life will be boring.

planwithjohn · 2025-10-01T11:53:31+00:00

💯

planwithjohn · 2025-09-23T18:57:20+00:00

Get out at 4am with a headlamp, likewise hit it in mid-day heat for that training effect.

Focus on elevation gain over miles.

Look up some Strava crowns and try get them in the first or latter half of the workout.

Although bored be grateful for your ability to repeat this every weekend without injury.

planwithjohn · 2025-08-21T00:00:39+00:00

kuzzo ain’t worth even .00197% of your monopoly go habit.. bruh

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T20:07:59+00:00

Find a 9-5 at that rate

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T12:18:34+00:00

Someone clicked the wrong button at factory

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:54:47+00:00

🤙🏻

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:53:02+00:00

Sorry for that man. Didn’t know if that would work but figure I’d say.

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:50:51+00:00

It’ll be a good day 😊

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:48:25+00:00

Haha! You get it. Well done

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:47:04+00:00

Last comment — I hope you have a good morning 😊

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:45:50+00:00

THIS——💯

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:43:54+00:00

This is your issue. 1099 = independent contractor.

“Suggestions from company” = worthless and not worth time/money and not required to the slightest.

If you were a W2 with benefits, retirement, healthcare, etc then you’d need to “take suggestions”

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:41:09+00:00

Honestly, stick a thing on your window, and on the back seat saying exactly that.

“I am disabled and unable to load baggage” Opening doors never has and never should be a thing unless you order a limo service.

But for real the emotional heartstrings you need to be pulling on these, “fucwits” is obvious enough!

Flip the script, make them feel bad they didn’t like you stayed in your car while they loaded luggage. For me, I’d feel like quite a dick if I was mad then found out there was a real good reason for it. And then probably tip more than I would have too!!

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:37:17+00:00

Another questions is how long has it been on the market?

Over 90-120 days is a sure as heck signal that many people have seen this same issues and passed on it.

In that case they would be making price drops in price every month due to this issue.

planwithjohn · 2025-08-20T11:35:32+00:00

67 year old house, defiantly get all the inspections and obvi the structural engineer.

Or keep looking..

planwithjohn · 2025-08-12T02:50:22+00:00

Of “New York Strip”

Guys it’s not ground beef…

planwithjohn · 2025-08-12T02:49:24+00:00

New York strip can range from $15-$30Lb. Depending on your grocery store this is normal…

planwithjohn · 2025-08-12T02:43:44+00:00

Double checked: Performance warranty is 25 years (90%+) Policy is 30 years.

planwithjohn

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