As they say... it's not the getting knocked down, it's how you get back up and keep going that defines you :)

In life, all I want is to be as excited as mop when he finds adidas predators

I remember vividly talking to you nearly this time last year at the Reseller Summit about part time work and part time reselling and you'd not long done your amazing talk. You were thinking about kicking it all in then too, or certainly feeling like it's wasn't sparking much delight any more. I think you've got a touch of Seasonal Reseller Affective Disorder, someone else might be able to come up with a more comedic one. Once you're bathed in a bit of car boot sale light, you'll be feeling it a bit more I reckon, I hope so cos I enjoy your content.

Your content is the best you and jellycat guy r superstars at finding amazing finds😊 boot sales are around the corner be fun watching you hit different towns thank you for sharing 🎉❤

I think Ian is ready for bootsale season to kick off! Much more enjoyable sourcing

Chin up Ian, don't let the machine grind you down.Nice to see you in my neck of the woods "Barry". Would have had a cuppa with you.❤ Till next time

I had the same problem with the GSP when I first started selling about 3 years ago - a buyer in Germany put in a claim as his package hadn't been delivered. About £75 worth of stuff plus shipping - Ebay refunded him and allowed me to keep my payment as well. A couple of weeks later, the buyer contacted me to say his package had finally arrived - as far as I know, he got his stuff for free, which is no skin off my nose. If you're thinking of travelling to new places for charity shops try my home town of Maesteg (I live in Yorkshire, now, but go there sometimes and there's a few places that might be worth a try). Keep at it, Ian.

Keep it up dude, one find can change everything. Your channel helped me so much last year and I'm sure it will continue helping me moving forward.

I’m glad your not taking a break mate I would definitely miss your videos (sounds selfish) 😅 you keep it real my friend

Sometimes a break from anything is needed, burnout and frustration can happen even if you love doing something... hope you take the time to recharge 👍

Hey Ian, it was me that was out and about this morning. You were one of the people that got me into reselling, and I'd feel terrible if i thought I'd contributed to you quitting. Mind you, I've done sourcing trips around these areas before and found nothing, then watched a video of yours where you had hit the same shops before me so i guess turnarounds fair play 😉. Having said all that ironically all i picked up in that shop was a Build A Bear Guinea Pig and that wont see Ebay as my little one is Guinea Pig mad.

Always use Royal Mail Airsure with Delivery Confirmation for international shipping

It can be so tough somedays when you go out and hit a local spot and in the first couple of shops notice another reseller who is a few steps in front of you, your calm chill sourcing trip can turn into either feeling like you've failed or having to miss a few shops to try and get ahead. Its really difficult coming up with one strategy as well because i always feel like i have to get out early and beat people to it, however the randomness in the way charity shops restock shelves sometimes means eary afternoons are better etc. There is always things to think about to try and maximise trips but often luck is a major factor, being there at the right time, but the biggest advantage you can give yourself is persistence. Keep trucking brother.

If you're ever (back) in Bristol and want to try some areas outside of the center Ian, I can suggest a few shopping center/high streets you can checkout the shops 🙂

It happens. I get it just missed 3 things 3 different times in my favourite charity shop including something for my collection. You get in ruts. But the knocks are in this game, we all get days where it seems like we can't find anything then others where we're literally taking a whole rail or box out the shop. Dealing with setbacks is part of reselling but definitely felt like you have many a time.

Everyone gets abit down with the lack of bootsales, charity shops increasing prices etc. then right place right time you walk in as the assistant places a brand new pair of boxed Nike size 10 hypervenomX Proximo Street TF on the shelf with a £5 price tag. Then out comes a brand new pair of dr marten boots in a size 9 for £20. Makes it all worth while. Keep your head up and wait for that perfect item 👍

I’ve been finding some good things by searching local areas on Vinted and scrolling through all the crud, some gems among it though. Keep it up mate, car boots back soon.

Since December had 3 people via GSP claim item hasent arrived. Annoys me as tgen gotta see where item is with tracking, Take photos of tracking details etc to cover you, Message them etc. Plus when they constantly message through that winds me up. Tend to change up where I source usually with Jumbles, charity shops etc even tho charity shops arn't great. It may mean a longer drive and time out of the day but if you can find that one, two, three cool items I find it brightens up my day.

Hope you dont take a break (but if you need one you need one) but you are my favourite reseller youtuber and thats because it is about the enjoyment for you and not the money and that does come across in your videoz

Peaks and troths mate! Experience the lows to appreciate the highs, all summed up beautifully in this vid.

I feel your pain man. I do reselling as a part time side hustle. Have hoped to do it full time in the past but it just never seems to bring enough in for me to live on. If I didn't have my full time job at the moment I'd be in real trouble as sales have been terrible on ebay lately. Have been dependent mainly on charity shops but getting very disappointed with them lately. Well done for finding those boots! Hopefully boot sales will help us all out soon, though I'm finding they are becoming more competitive these days. I think treating it as a hobby in the hope that it can make some side income is the best way. I've no idea how full timers survive, or how they manage to source stock in the winter.

Fantastic find Ian 👌🏻. The buzz and feeling when you find a gem it’s beautiful . I picked up two Vintage 1990s Man Utd shirts last Friday . The nice moments like that aren’t all the time but it’s what drives us on for more . I’m hopeful when popping in chazzas but never expect that’s my mindset .

we all go through the way do we bother with ebay at times but thanks to you i am turning a part time ebay into full time when i move house this year. you have taught me u dont have to find the big ticket items to make money on ebay u can make money selling the smaller items. bootsale season round the corner sure youll smash it there mate keep up the great work

Those preds are a banging find! I always hope i come across a nice pair of football boots when im out sourcing but never seem to have found any yet! And the buyer should definitely not be able to open a case when you have already sent to ebay.. something they need to update

I do eBay part time as a secondary income and do it as a hobby, I too got down and fed up of it around 18 months ago, where nothing was going right, sales down etc, you just have to keep plugging away and do everything you possibly can to overcome the bad days, because when you find that gem, you get that little bit of a rush and a high again, love it when that happens.

I only use royal mail tracked 48hr now because of the late deliveries with 2nd class and the stress with messages saying where is my item. Its not that tracked 48 is never late but with the full tracking you never receive a late mark if you drop it on time . I just charge the extra cost to the buyers so no effect to me at all and much less stress .

This is reseller real talk for sure. This month has been a real grind, most resellers I know are struggling.

I think I can vouch for everyone and say it was destiny you found those Predators after the frustrations you've unfortunately experienced of late. Wise words indeed though, if the sourcing aspect isn't enjoyable then that doesn't leave the rest of the process much hope! Changing where you source will definitely bring renewed enthusiasm, even if it's just the anticipation of not knowing what you're going to find. But those special finds really do reignite the optimism that not all is bad in the charity shops.

Yes I no where you are coming from. It get a bit like that sometimes pal . Great video pal

yeah it annoys me that GSP orders can open Item not received cases if it has reached the GSP warehouse in the UK then ebay should automatically close the case and release the money great video it is hard to source if your head is not in it, mixing it up definitely works

I'm 50 next year, I've had 33 years of depression working for companies with no clue what they are doing, plus poor wages. I will do whatever it takes to have the freedom of working with my wife from home starting this year.

GSP lost a £400 gold charm bracelet I sold... it took them 2 weeks to refund the buyer and release my funds, when it was so obvious from the tracking (and what the buyer told ebay!) it was GSP that lost it! It annoyed me that I couldn't complain to ebay about it - only the buyer could raise the issue, when I was the one who noticed it hadn't been delivered. Most of the time, the GSP is brilliant, but when they mess up, it could be an easier customer service process!

Don't beat yourself up about not feeling it mate. It happens to everyone. You know good times are round the corner :D

Its funny, I've found some of the best stuff when I've not been trying. When I go out hoping to find stuff I never do! eBay isn't my sole income so the way I look at it is that I can buy a load of cool stuff and instead of filling the house with it, I can have it for a while then sell it on. That's the theory anyway...

that was a robot Peter Crouch 😂

I’ve had a break from eBay several times, having a break is like having a refresh.

The perseverance paid off! Wow

Its the same with me mate, charity shops are so dry or overpriced. Think that's it no more but like you, I find a gem and think this is why I do it. So keep going it will get better bootsale season soon😊

I had this problem once I spoke to ebay they released the funds.

I’m finding the charity shops hard work at the moment, I even recorded myself today talking about it so it will be in my next video. Just seems there isn’t much about at present and I’m hoping that will change at car boot season Love the Angel pick up, I use to always watch Buddy & Angel back in the day

I think Jan/Feb are just tough - My sales have been down for both months. I feel like my store is in a good place and items are getting plenty of watchers but no bids. Think it's just a case of pushing through and hoping things pick up. Car boot season is only around the corner and then you'll naturally get a better variety of stuff anyway

Global shipping is fully insured supposed to be!but they always hold your money not fair ....I got eBay to ring me back which they can do and he sorted it out as I had my proof of posting to Fradley park hope they sort it for you

Can be annoying when eBay do crap like this! Without any real way of getting a straight answer from the phone reps, you know that money is yours/ safe so wouldn’t fret, but it makes you demotivated too list etc! But at the end of the day that hurts you more

Also tracked 48 is now cheaper than 2nd on RM small parcels £3.29 online! I personally now send every 48 due to eBay changing the shipping dates & screwing us sellers

The large toy wars toy is my sold listing 😂☺️

I feel it as well tbh its just getting harder and harder to keep going with it i started re selling for the fun the joy of finding stuff but the flames gone out atm i really hope i find the love again 😢

I thought the reason that GSP exists is to allow sellers to sell to international buyers without any issues, forgoing scams etc. I thought that once GSP receives the item and they send it on from their hub, that they take on the responsibility of postage of the item which covers us completely as sellers? Otherwise what is the point in us going through them when they charge extra large amounts to the buyers in extra fees? Seems completely pointless! Thankfully touch wood I have never had these issues, really sorry to hear you and others have though.

Aww that sucks ebay shouldn't hold your money hopefully it gets sorted soon. Seeing them angel books good memories I use to watch that back in the day along with buffy there items are really rare. Yeah go different towns mite be able to get some good stuff else where.

Sounds like the universe sent you your reselling mojo back 😁. Maybe consider more of the collectable side and specialist selling platforms where the margins will be higher anyway.

I had the same issue with a pair of shorts mate, rang ebay to be told because I had done everything on my end, they would refund the seller and close the case, you would think ebay would have a better system for this

Ian, I have some Power Rangers coin type things and some other bits to send down to you pal. I picked them up a while ago. I packed in re selling just before Christmas. I haven't searched them up or anything as i have fell out of love with eBay. How can I get these to you pal? You can add to your collection or sell on

Won't be long and the bootsales are back on and you can start sourcing there again then too

Much competition now everyone and there dog is out looking for stuff.

did you dance out the shop with boots on lol.I had a problem with gsp went on live chat they closed it in my favour within a few minutes.

Hopefully, it's just a glitch in the moment ups and downs on reselling. I have had an issue once with a computer game saying that it was damaged, but I managed to keep my cool it got resolved, but I could tell it wasn't my game as I don't sell open or used games and I didn't sell it for that much anyway keep that head of yours in the game and just put it down to an inconvenience with E bay and live to fight another day love watching all the stuff you sell keep positive and good luck

Just out of curiosity, have you ever had any bad encounters with other resellers out in the wild?

Hi Ian club shops don't put numbers on shorts so there's a strong chance there player issued

I used to love MB Hotels!!

Ian, I bough a Ferrari toy car collection but it’s not my field and wanted to know if it was something you’d be interested in? Is there a way of getting in touch with you? Some matchbox track ones and hotwheels

Ian suggestion to you perhaps maybe you and Connor could go some were new where you have never been to and see what you could find I'm doing that once every month and it's working well. Also it's always to have a break and run your stock down and start a fresh.

The bearded reseller! 😂 Sounds like a modern day scooby doo villian! Can't believe ebay have held the £50 from GSP.

Adams on the back of the bcfc shirt is che adams an ex blues player

Keep going! I'd miss your face and cute accent. 😅

Hi Ian. Are you doing the summit again this year?

No don't give up ......please ...this is a blip in ebay ... believe me

You fulfilled your side of the deal by getting the sticker to ebay they shouldn't be withholding anything. Also can't understand why they are withholding the full £50? You wouldn't have even received £50 after fees had been deducted.

If you're buying postage through ebay, I you'd be better off using tracked 48 than 2nd class, (unless it's a very low cost item going as a large letter) Small parcel is about 30p more than 2nd, it's fully tracked with much higher insurance. I think buyers prefer that service to 2nd and royal mail prioritizes during busy periods.

Brum Reseller's latest vid saying eBay customer service is diabolical for the sellers considering the amount of money they earn. I can't agree with him more. It's painful sometimes but what can you ?

Hi, as I know you are a fan of tmnt, I have a 20007 mehano kids tmnt laptop with the mouse and was wondering if you would be interested in purchasing

Once the car boots return the bargains will flow you are way too good to quit

I have a similar scenario without funds being held Game shows git there He says not

Birmingham city we are massive lol

Not many XL size championship players about Ian 😂

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