I never thought it was a "luck" thing that was the reason you do so well on What Not. It is the fact that you have an established audience that buys from you.

I've watched this twice, because I was certain I was missing a step somewhere. You have no idea how helpful your video is for someone like me (a wannabe seller with a death pile but zero patience for the time and dedication to be meticulous with ebay's demands). You've inspired me more than all the flippers I've watched religiously over the past 5+ years. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤✌🌮

i am one of them who watches every video don't really sell on ebay or what not but i do enjoy your videos.

Hairy, thank you for this video. I just had my very first Whatnot stream last Saturday? And it was awesome. I had so much fun. And the nervousness I felt right before it started went away just as fast. The people who came in were nice and helpful. They wanted to buy things. I even got raided 3/4 of the way through the show, which I thought was crazy and would never happen to me. So whoever thinks they can't do this, please know that you can, don't wait until you have what you think you need all this stuff just to get started, just do it. Thanks Hairy.

That was great!!! I love how you constantly contradict the naysayers. The first series I watched from you was making $1000 in a month starting from picking up the golf bag by the side of the road for free. You showed people it can be done. You also showed people that they CAN buy a cheap house without costing and an arm and a leg. In the meantime, others sit and moan and complain that the system is against us here in the states. It is so much more interesting to watch people who are doing it and share how they did it. Thanks! I'm not even a reseller!

@HairyTornado ​​⁠ I would recommend getting a haul from the goodwill bins and testing out how they would sell on the new account. That would be more realistic approach from others who are trying to get started. Appreciate the video

Wow! I didn’t know it was so easy. I would have an issue showing my face, and now I know I don’t have to. Thanks for this!

Made my first 4 sales on Whatnot yesterday, was small but I think you gotta start somewhere!

I love how you consistently try to show all the positives and negatives to any online situations you do it with whatnot and eBay and even your golfing channel. You really do try to help the online sellers. I feel you are a very giving, caring and honest person which is why you are doing so well with your business. People like you that give out such positivity bring and generate positivity in their own life. And you are proof of that. I wish you were my friends in real life! ❤😊

I don’t understand why people are trying to stir up crap in this video. You showed how to do it, you did it and still they try are making excuses, I guess for why it doesn’t work. Proof is in the pudding ❤

The whole thing about whatnot is the idea of having to have shows. The whole reason I'm a reseller is that I don't want to have to stick to a schedule and just want to work when I want to. I can go shopping whenever I want to and list on ebay whenever I want to.

No hate to Josh, love the videos, but this one was a miss. I don't think anyone ever said that being successful on Whatnot is "luck" - the criticism is usually that you became successful (again, not "lucky") on Whatnot so quickly because you came onto the platform with an already established following and were able to advertise your shows to hundreds of thousands of people. It wasn't "luck" that you sold that Game Boy - it was nothing more than a reseller seeing an opportunity to buy something at 50% off what it regularly sells for, fix it, and quadruple their investment. Anyone could have done this, and your argument that it would have been more work to sell it on eBay isn't really valid because an item like this would have sold for $30 with a single photo, a title that said "broken game boy advance sp" and literally nothing else filled out on the listing. It still remains difficult to sell items that aren't in demand (like your Game Boy is) for enough money on a consistent enough basis to be considered "successful" on Whatnot, and that's the main way you guys make money on there. If you sell on Whatnot solely to sell items to resellers, with a business model that allows you to sell them for so low that the buyer can still profit, then that's one way to get started, but I don't think that's what you were trying to show with this video. To truly show that "anyone can be successful on Whatnot" you would have to do some kind of long-term experiment where you took someone with no previous Whatnot/KZfaq experience (I say this because people that are already comfortable on camera will always have an easier time with this, and the vast majority of resellers aren't as comfortable), start them with a new account, and have them try and sell the things you guys regularly sell - clothing, plush, toys, some sporting goods, etc. It would be difficult for them to gain enough footing on the platform to use it as a significant income stream, and I don't think they'd ever be able to get to the level you're at. Some will succeed, but it's a tough go. I'd love to be proved wrong - a video experiment showing this would do great on KZfaq but I don't know how feasible it is.

Great job with this....I'm a long time ebay seller and getting tired of it but have been apprehensive about trying whatnot. This was exactly what i needed to get my butt in gear to give this a shot. Thanks!

Hairy, I just told Lolly, “Let’s watch Hairy, he’s all we need to turn things around.” We have watched every single one of your videos (ok not all of your “what sold” ones but still) and can’t wait until you post another one. That part is true. You’re our #1 with Flippy being a close 2nd. Thanks for all the advice. It means a ton to us. Lolly retires early at age 57 in order to care for me. At 57 I took ill. Now she’s taking her resale shop full time. We’ve been doing this for 50 years without the use of online platforms but for years now with them. It’s great seeing the next generation take the reins. Good favor to you both. Pop of LollyandPopresale.

It's harder to sell on Whatnot in Canada, I scare everyone away because I am in Canada. Shipping is expensive and I hear that all the time from the USA buyers and Whatnot sellers that are n the USA. Whatnot caters to USA because it is based in the USA. I still go on because it is fun but hardly sell anything. I get excited just making a $5 sale lol. Hopefully Whatnot will get cheaper delivery options for the Canadian sellers. Time will tell. Canada to U.S. Shipping Costs For US buyers purchasing from Canadian sellers, shipping for your first item starts at $10.50 and increases based on weight. Weight Common items Price 0.1-1 oz LEGO / Pins $10.50 2-3 oz Booster Pack $10.50 4-7 oz Single Comic Book $12.00 8-11 oz Regular-Sized Funko Pop $14.75 12-15 oz Action Figures $15.00 1-2 lbs Bear Brick $18.25 2-3 lbs 10-inch Funko Pop $21.00 3-4 lbs Booster Box/Sneakers $23.75 This is what us Canadian's deal with shipping prices TO THE USA! Plus it's in USD funds! It is a bit nuts.

That was fun! You and Hayley always have such interesting ideas! Thanks so much!

You are so forthcoming in all the videos you do and this is just another great video. I’m not a reseller but found the video fascinating ❤❤❤😊😊😊

Thank you for this. I have never sold before, but my daughter is a seller. I got approved back in NOVEMBER!!! And I haven't taken the plunge. I have a huge eclectic amount of merchandise. I just don't know where to start. Thank you for the added information. Much appreciated.

Hey Josh, Hayley and Mose! So I started whatnot at the same time you did when you started promoting a couple of years ago I think and it was fun but I got discouraged. Now after my breakup with Chewy, I decided to give whatnot a try on a full-time schedule since March. Im doing shows almost every day in different categories. Not gonna lie, it hasn't been easy, especially pregnant and with all types of symptoms lol, but I do enjoy whatnot and the community and I am slowly growing. Got to 1,000 followers and now my goal is to get to 1,000 sales! It's not easy and it's definitely not for everyone and it is a lot of work for one person but it's not impossible and I do enjoy it. I still list on my other platforms, but I pray this becomes my main platform where I generate enough income to not work for someone else's dream. Wish me luck! - Koko

Rain ASMR- You messsed up your own tag line!! Love it lol

Try it with a squishmallows or a super duper used pair of shoes from the goodwill bins. 😅

Okay, people, he gave you what you need to get started...now go have fun, too !!

Thanks. Your videos pushed me to start on Ebay. Glad to see you giving advice for Whatnot. I have been considering it.

Hey Josh, great video. For future reference, when a GBA SP won’t charge but the light turns on for a second, that usually just means that the battery is bad. A quick battery swap will usually solve the issue.

I’ve been so scared to go live for my first show, and I’ve watched sooooo many videos (including seller academy) but THIS VIDEO right here is what gave me the confidence go ahead and do the dang thing. THANK YOU so much for these amazing tips, I took so many notes. If I do well I promise to pay it forward!

Great videos, Keep doing the great work, Seen the channel grow from 50k. Fellow eBay seller here with 0 follower on KZfaq & WhatNot. Will try selling on whatnot for a month & report next month. Thank you 🙏

Thanks for this video, very helpful. I had my first whatnot show today. I sold 1 item and was feeling a little discouraged but still willing to try again.

One if your better videos, Josh -- very informative and well presented. THANKS

Feel Like I’m In Class You Taught This Shit So Well Man, Many Blessings To You Sir

I really like it when y’all post your What Not sales on here. Great video😊

Great vid once again! Been super hesitant about starting to sell on WhatNot. This definitely motivates me to at least give it a shot! Thanks!

My first stream had 331 views with only 28 followers at the start. People will find your stream just scrolling through the app, the key is keeping the audience either with good inventory or by creating a nice enviornment people want to hang out in

As a seasoned 25 year reseller I have to say that putting a somewhat desired item on the platform for a super reasonable price is a bit misconstruing for most. I started in March and without much of a following, doing 2 shows a week I have finally started to see a few good bidding wars. I think youtubers that have an amazing following don't really get the struggle of not having that. My biggest show so far averaged about 10 people. Just wanted to point this out. I absolutely love your channel and all the amazing content.

I am not big on whatnot for many reasons, but I was an early adopter i think i joined like close to 3 years back when Cincinnati Picker was doing videos on joining whatnot, side note man it was hard to get approved back then lol. But my first show, i had zero followers, sold like 1200$ and also gained 100 followers after that first show. anyone can be a reseller it just takes time to learn some of the shipping stuff.

I just started Whatnot almost 2 months ago. Only have done 6 shows so far but it has been fun and just hit 100 sales! Keep up the good work!

I’m glad he told us he wasn’t actually going to show us how to sell on whatnot in the beginning, I was done with this video in under 5 mins 😂

Thank u for the help video. You explained so much about the prosses, in a fun way.

This is great content. First show is the hardest part for sure.

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Entertainment is the biggest part of Whatnot and people being happy, beside finds great deals. I think it's very similar as if someone is good with KZfaq videos or Livestreams. I can say even large following doesn't always mean large shows but I would rather have 30 customers coming into a show willing to buy or new people finds us. I've always used it to support the channel and get things we don't collect into other collectors hands. We use it for charity twice a year with all proceeds going to scholarships! Doing our 9th one at the end of August.

Thanks for all the help!

Still seems alot of work for a part time reseller that also works full time 5 days a week, 4am starts and usually 9 to 10 hr days.. so not for me and we dn't have Whatnot in Australia yet 😢 There is Matt The Aussie Flipper that can't wait till it comes here as he had a ball when visited you both last year. He is also the one that got me into reselling after he had a private pick from me here in Melbourne, Victoria.. thanks again for being staight up and honest with all your vids, keep it up Mate and love the content.. 👍🇦🇺🦘

6:40 I agree with this completely. I used to follow a seller, who will remain nameless, and I got some really great things from him. However, I got them for really cheap and he was so upset by this and really made me feel guilty for winning. I don't go to his shows anymore.

Hairy, good morning!thank you for sharing those tips to us! I just finished my very first show on whatnot last night, I sold 26 items, people in my show are so so nice! Even someone send me tips! We have so much fun in the live show! Now I’m still trying to figure out how to ship the items to my great clients ! 😂😂

Have a bunch, thousands of NFL and NBA cards from the early 90s, mostly sets or partial sets. Good for Whatnot? Thanks for all the great teaching. Feel the Love!

I just had my 3rd show last night! Excited to watch this video 😎

Thank you so much! I had no idea I could start by trying to sell one thing!!!! Now I feel like I can get started!!!

Harry that was soooooo crazy….i guess u proved your point. You are so motivational! No excuses now!

Actually Josh I will give you props as I’m a big seller on EBay and I’m well known so I went on Depop under another name and after 2 weeks I’m getting so many sales and becoming a hot new seller. I believe it’s not what you sell but also how you market your product, there is a lot to say for good photos and wording of your listings, if you can hone in on it, the key buzz words and the way to sell things successfully with titles it will work across all platforms regardless if you are a small time seller.

This was soooo very helpful. It's nice to see how truly easy it can be!

What a great idea to do this type of video! Proof that "out of the box" thinking pays off. I think the most important thing you said is to start small and stay consistent You sure got me thinking about trying to sell!

We have yet to sell on Whatnot, but this video makes us a little more intrigued and not as intimidated. If we started, we would sell golf clubs. Are you able to use a USPS priority label so you can use the mailing tubes? I'm just curious how the shipping works on Whatnot when an item sells. Does the buyer choose a shipping service or do you? Could be a good future video... 😉

Yes if you sell a highly desirable item for 50% off on whatnot you will get a sale. I understand fast nickel, slow dime but a gameboy sells itself. It just feels like the whatnot experiment was twisted to try and help prove your point.

Hey Josh and Hayley! Just gotta say I loved the video. I’ve been on whatnot casually selling for a bit but have really only had success selling DVDs in bulk. I found a lot of like 13 Disney pins the other day thrifting and decided I’d try selling them in the new category on WN. Within 20 minutes or so they were all sold. I did lot them up but the point is that I tried a new category and not a single follower was in the show and I got rid of all of them. So 1) I started small 2) I had fun and 5) I sold the right stuff! Need to work on 3 & 4 lol. But point is as little as the show was I sold the pins at a profit, got new followers and got asked for another show! Now I just need to find more pins! Lol. Thanks for this and all videos!

Josh, thanks for doing this. I don't have, as the kids say, the rizz like you do lol, but, I think this is making me much more comfortable and less intimidated. I love you guys so much! Also, your 'commercials' lately, like the one with the ever bouncing golf ball, and the Harry's one, are so freaking funny. You have a true talent for that! Another Hairy Tornado side gig??

You're the reason I signed up for whatnot! Still haven't gone live in like 3 years! 😂 maybe I will soon

Thank you, some of my family is thinking about WhatNot and this may help with making the decision. Love all your videos, keep up the good work.

The rain is a nice touch lol

oK, WE DOING IT!!! lol Mommas needs some light bill money. lol

You are the best!!!! Love you and Haley!!!! Can't forget Mo!!!!

Love this video it helps so much I follow you on whatnot you and your wife are Awesome sellers.

That was SO fun to watch!!! I can’t believe it sold that fast!!! That’s awesome!! I always thought you had to have a huge amount of followers on your socials to be accepted on WhatNot.

He is correct the approval does come very fast . I was approved the same day !

wow that was great thank you i cant wait

Great video! I consider myself a smaller seller on WN. This is very encouraging!

Love what not. I have bought Many things I didn't know I wanted. Definitely have to be organized and entertaining. Some people swear more than I'd like. But I've had great experiences with what not

This was very cool. I been selling almost 2 yrs on WN but definitely learned alot from you. I started wn because of hairy tornado.

I actually love it when sellers get upset when I get cards at a steal.

Did this exact model today and it took about an hour to finally sell one thing but it was such a thrill and I got some great advice from other sellers for my next show! Thanks for helping give me the extra push to finally do a show! 🎉

Wow that’s very dope bro. Glad I watched this. I tried back when they had the long app and wasn’t approved. I’d love to give it a try again. Great vid and great info. Thanks again! Keep em coming.

Great video just what I needed because I have been debating selling on What Not! Thanks Josh

This is Amazing Feedback it sure helps. Thank you for your videos and for being you God Bless

I was very excited that you were able to do this Josh! What a great reseller video to learn how it’s done. I’m not a reseller but I enjoyed it start to finish. It was probably a cool ways back in time for you too…how many people get to start over like this in real time? ❤

You’re the man I’m ready to start

They are matching $150! at least they are for me, just had my first show 3weeks ago and it went quite well! Love your vids!

im from the 9th dimension and found this video from a different realm where Hairy Tornado has become the President Of the USA from his wholesome memes and friendliness

Thank you for this. I had my first show a while back and have struggled with motivation to try again. I love this format as opposed to an auction. I didn't know you could host a live that wasn't auction based. Thanks so much Josh, you got me started on ebay 2.5 years ago and now you are motivating me for whatnot. One day I will get the chance to meet you in person and shake your hand!

New hair do looks great ❤

Not the hairy Frenchman 😂 love the video. Thanks for the tips 👍

That was great! I can feel myself edging closer to my first show!

Thank you so much I have 888 pc of jelwery I was trying figure out how to start selling on Whatnot

Amazing! Thanks so much

I finally got approved!

I will take all your great tips to heed. Hats off to you. Its entertainment retailing. To gain audience, be fun, have fun an Fun deals. Its not the card, its the deals. $30!!, when most go for $65 and entertained his audience to the fullest. 20 min, for the full sale plus SH, DONE, increadble. thank you for those words of wisdom, appercated.

so interesting... I had 0 interest in trying out whatnot and after your real life example, I'm literally considering signing up!

I've been selling on whatnot for a little over a year now. We do shows about every two weeks and average around $2500 a show. Whatnot has absolutely changed the way I buy and resell. I still do ebay but all videogames go over and whatnot and the cash flow has been so much better

Awesome vid man. Great walkthrough of the app ❤

Not meaning to be that guy but it’s based on what you sell and even that the buyers want stuff for free I’ve streamed for 2 years selling sneakers basically streaming for 12 hours a day everyday, earned almost 7 thousand followers and still could sell a shoe for a literal dollar and a $150 shoe for $20 on a good day. Your one of my favorite channels but my opinion and many others I know and whatnot is not the market to be on unless your known most of the points made was to stream, be different and expect small returns til you get fans and I have all that and done all that and does nothing because there’s 10k+ ppl on to watch the biggest streamers and just to off them. They just get what they want and leave and you’ll never see that person or group that bought those $1 shoes ever again or expect for you to do that for the rest of your career of they’ll unfollow or gossip

This is super helpful Josh! I have been following you since maybe your 1️⃣st #KZfaq video. I think. But it's such a good time always 😊 I needed this video. I've been procrastinating #whatnot and you are making me want to get involved with the fun side. I'm a character by all means and if I get to do that too and sell? Well Golly 😂 💟☮️💋

I'm glad whatnot changed their policy for sellers. I tired to sign up very early on when they first started and I got rejected. I tried again recently and got accepted. 😊. Still working up the nerve to have a first sale.

That is always my biggest critique for sellers. START AT WHAT YOU WANT THE ITEM TO SELL AT!! If you can have fun and enjoy whatever you make from $1 starts, do it! Everyone loves a deal and sometimes the seller just wants to move product and make space. If this is not you, definitely do not do a low start because there is nothing more annoying than a complaining seller. I will scroll up faster than you can finish saying you need more bids. Also, invest in an external battery charger so you can have freedom to roam while showing off items as a seller. Much better than being tied to a phone stand and a wall charger! (I casually sell, but always love passing tips)

PIN THIS: i am cbarth: I just started reselling in DECEMBER. I had no following outside of whatnot nor did I even promote whatnot to my social media. I got on whatnot from an ad and i didnt know a single person. 8 months later of consistency (4-7 shows a week) looking for and buying inventory every single day, figuring out what times work better during streams, learning what you need to do to get viewers in your stream [giveaways ect.] I could make a class and guarantee everyone to have atleast 50-100 viewers in their first show. Whatnot is not anything luck related, it is all algorithms which you can study and learn to manipulate in your favor. ANYONE can stream on whatnot and be successful with 0 prior resale knowledge. If you put in the work then you can be successful. I am one of the BIGGEST streetwear sellers on whatnot and nothing about it is luck. It all has to do with how much time and money I spent to market myself. IF YOURE READING THIS AND YOURE ON THE EDGE OF STREAMING, JUMP IN AND DO IT! IF YOURE GONNA WORK HARD AND GRIND EVEN WHEN THERE ARE NO SALES YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!

Thank you very interesting

What a great video, Josh! You are a wonderful teacher. Thank for doing this!

Informative! Thank you. Basically you need a white box for display, a computer and label printer, camera, a phone or pad to watch your chat. If using your phone as the camera, can you see the chat? Many play music in the background too. I’m going to watch the seller videos, they’ll probably answer all my questions. lol

I signed up, did 4 shows on the first 7 days to get the bonus then got disheartened as many people on whatnot UK just want £1 starts & don’t want to pay much more! The fees cripple the seller when it’s only a £1 start/sale. You get less than half after the fees :(

Fantastic video I’m starting on what not soon appreciate the advice

great video bro!

I really enjoyed this video > Thanks JOSH

Likely would have just needed a new battery. Excellent item and good price. Way to win on WhatNot 👍🏼