Pocket Change Reselling Podcast

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  Fake “Live” AI Marketing EXPOSED + eBay’s New Seller Rules 17.08.2026 1j 16mnt

  Pocket Chains: Reselling Wins, eBay Seller Updates, and the Rise of Fake “Live” AI MarketingIn this episode of Pocket Chains, the hosts recap a chaotic reselling week across storage auctions, antique malls, Facebook Marketplace, and shipping costs, then share their own results: one sells three items (plus a pending payment) by listing consistently, while the other makes 23 sales for about $90 profit and gets distracted writing books. They vent about misleading “live” podcast promo webinars and email marketing that feels automated or fake, then discuss AI tools that can clone a presenter and concerns about trust. Segments include sale of the week (an Elvis commemorative book and a Nolan Ryan card pack), feedback of the week, and eBay news covering Q2 results, August seller updates, stricter apparel/item specifics, “Made in USA” claim risks, delivery delay protections, and USPS weight adjustment chargebacks. They close with listener comments, a pick-or-pass on a Lenox vase and Christian book set, a weird Barbie listing, and funny local commercials.00:00 Cold Open Chaos00:38 Reselling Rants04:38 Weekly Sales Check In06:55 Writing Books With AI09:25 Fake Lives And Marketing14:09 AI Clones Are Here18:49 Sell Of The Week23:08 Shipping Talk And Discounts25:29 Feedback Of The Week29:38 eBay News And Updates31:26 Seller News Listing Rules33:59 Delivery Delays Protection36:42 Apparel Listing Crackdown37:04 Listing Condition Updates38:43 Regional Shoe Sizing39:26 Made in USA Crackdown41:55 Marketplace News Roundup43:08 USPS Weight Audits48:27 eBay Time Machine51:18 Listener Comments57:22 Pick or Pass Items01:01:27 Books Reselling Strategy01:09:17 Weird Listing and Ads01:15:23 Closing Thanks
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  I Found a Sealed Lego Bus at Goodwill? Reselling Wins 09.08.2026 1j 2mnt

  Pocket Change: Dumpster Dives, Wicked-Fast Shipping, and eBay’s Depop DealIn this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts joke about the chaos of reselling—overpriced Goodwill finds, unrealistic Facebook Marketplace listings, and demanding eBay buyers—while sharing their recent numbers: one host sold a single men’s polo shirt and the other had $400 in sales across 23 items, netting $222. They discuss a Media Mail package that took 18 days and traveled across multiple states, the value of clear buyer communication, and strategies for reducing shipping costs by adjusting packaging weight. The show covers feedback updates, eBay news including a nearly $56M cyberstalking settlement, the finalized $1.2B Depop acquisition with job cuts, updated import tariffs, and eBay’s sports card convention presence. They review items like a 1965 Haley’s Bible Handbook and a sealed Oxford Korean Lego-style bus set, and end with odd commercials including a Vicks Formula 44 spot featuring an Oddjob reference.00:00 Dumpster Diving Intro00:34 Reselling Rants02:01 Show Kickoff Theme04:04 Weekly Sales Recap05:37 USPS Shipping Odyssey07:33 Sale of the Week Picks16:02 Packing and Weight Hacks18:23 Feedback of the Week22:13 eBay News Roundup27:39 This Week in eBay History30:29 Roasting Old Photos31:59 Bible Handbook Flip36:57 Oxford Brick Bus43:02 Reselling Workflow Wins49:10 Platforms and Store Tips53:44 AI Lister Update56:30 Weird Commercials01:01:18 Wrap Up Goodbye
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  USPS Sent It WHERE?! eBay Shipping Gets Weird 02.08.2026 59mnt

  Pocket Change: Shipping Weirdness, Media Mail Tips, eBay History & Pick-or-Pass FindsJefferson and Joel open with jokes before recapping their reselling weeks: Joel goes from zero sales to two, including an international order routed through Illinois and confusion over shipping credits, while Jefferson sells about $500, nets around $225–$260, and lists roughly 1,000 postcards using AI, shipping them via eBay standard envelope with add-on pricing. They discuss USPS rate oddities, eBay sorting by total price, and using Media Mail for eligible items (not comics or magazines with ads). In feedback, Ben reads several positive reviews and Joel shares a “nice handbag” comment he misread. The eBay time machine covers PayPal’s 2015 spinoff, eBay’s naming origin, and Beanie Babies boosting early growth; news includes upcoming fashion listing requirements for material composition and a story about a YouTuber allegedly selling stolen relics on eBay. They do “Pick or Pass” on a free karaoke amplifier and a cheap Star Wars Christmas item, and share a USPS misrouted package issue plus listener comments.00:00 Cold Open Chaos00:10 Pocket Change Intro02:34 How Was Your Week04:06 International Shipping Talk07:27 Media Mail Basics08:38 Ben's Sales Update11:46 Feedback Of The Week18:13 Sale Of The Week22:42 eBay Time Machine25:59 eBay News Updates30:27 Slow Season Inventory31:52 Pick or Pass Returns33:01 Karaoke Amp Research38:33 Star Wars Decor Flip41:56 Lost Package Drama46:10 Listener Comments50:19 Lithium Shipping Rules54:49 Commercial of the Week58:52 Wrap Up and Outro
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  eBay Sellers Are Missing This Shipping Trick! 26.07.2026 1j 11mnt

  Pocket Change Reselling Podcast: Summer Slowdown, Shipping Tricks, Pick-or-Pass & Weird CommercialsIn this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts joke about their small but growing podcast and discuss the reselling grind, emphasizing repetition and “10,000 hours.” Joel reports a single sale—a Vera Bradley purse from home—while Jefferson shares a strong week ($882.30 in sales, $409.04 costs, $428.20 profit) and notes 5,366 active listings, with multi-quantity shipping settings helping cards and comics sell in bundles. They debate trying to game eBay’s shipping weight tiers, warn to confirm real savings by destination, and review recent eBay issues like coin protocols, country-of-origin delistings, and higher shipping/dimensional changes. In Pick-or-Pass, they evaluate retro phones as a fad with decent sell-through and a Craftsman right-angle drill with low sell-through and thin arbitrage margins. Jefferson also mentions two buyer issues/returns handled with refunds, then they close with odd commercials.00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change01:53 Squeaky Chair Banter02:59 10,000 Hours Mindset04:14 Weekly Check In05:41 Sale of the Week07:25 Shipping Weight Hacks11:04 Numbers and Store Size15:08 Feedback of the Week22:25 Listener Comments27:41 eBay News Roundup32:52 Shipping Costs and Oversize36:43 eBay AI Lilium Rant38:04 This Week in eBay Past39:02 Live Show Banter39:49 Pick or Pass Intro40:38 Retro Phones BOLO48:03 Clearance Tool Debate53:14 Retail Arbitrage Lessons57:54 Bulk Selling Strategy01:01:00 Returns and Complaints01:06:49 Weird Commercials Finale
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  Don't Ignore These New eBay & USPS Changes 19.07.2026 56mnt

  Sipping & Shipping Returns, eBay News, and Pick or Pass FindsJefferson and Joel banter about the Pocket Change podcast ranking, stinky items, and the return of “Sipping and Shipping.” Jefferson shares a strong sales week driven by heavy listing (including 1,200 cards), highlights a $95 transfer relay switch sale, and discusses using an AI lister and free listing limits, while Joel reports no sales due to focusing on building and testing a new lister and mentions receiving very low offers. They read listener comments, review eBay history milestones (eBay buying PayPal in 2002, the 2012 logo change, Apple Pay in 2018, and the first eBay sale), and cover eBay/USPS news including July seller updates, GameStop’s continued interest in eBay, shipping-rate details, dimensional weight, and a new $50 USPS hazmat non-compliance fee. They finish with “Pick or Pass” items (an NRSV Bible and a brass unicorn) and share favorite Skittles commercials.00:00 Cold Open Banter02:33 Shipping and Sipping Returns04:01 Jefferson's Sales Update05:06 Sale of the Week Intro06:13 AI Lister Strategy07:50 Joel’s Slow Week09:05 Lowball Offer Stories10:59 Listener Comments14:16 Feedback and Store Plug18:33 Finds Tommy Bahama Stains22:06 Check Your Items Lesson23:56 This Week in eBay History25:38 First eBay Sale Trivia26:39 Desk Salt Substitute Bits28:42 Grant Missed Deadline30:26 July Seller Updates31:34 GameStop Buys eBay Talk33:22 USPS Rates Hazmat Fees36:43 Lithium Battery Watch Worries39:02 Dan In Demand Shoutout39:53 Pick Or Pass Bible Flip44:35 Brass Unicorn Deep Dive50:52 Skittles Commercial Rabbit Hole54:55 Wrap Up Listener Q and A
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  We Listed 1,200 Items... and Everything Changed! 12.07.2026 1j 9mnt

  Pocket Change: Going Live Goals, 1,000 Listings, eBay Developer Program & New Fee/Shipping UpdatesIn this episode of Pocket Change, Jefferson and Joel ask listeners to help grow the channel to 500 subscribers so they can go live, then compare their week: Joel listed 22 items while Jefferson listed about 1,200 cards using a scanner and says the added listings revived overall store sales. Joel reports a slow end to June and no July sales yet, discusses feedback, and blocks extreme lowball offer accounts. Joel reveals he’s been approved for the eBay Developer Program and plans to build an AI listing tool with free beta access and a future flat-fee model. They introduce “eBay time machine” history (PayPal’s 2015 spinoff and eBay’s past ownership of Skype), read and respond to viewer comments about fees and scams, do pick-or-pass (Tommy Bahama shirts haul and a signed 1953 teapot), cover eBay/USPS and listing requirement updates, and end with a “weird commercial” segment featuring an edited Folgers ad.00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change00:54 Subscriber Push for Live02:16 Theme Song and Setup02:56 Listing Numbers and Systems03:51 Card Scanner Debate06:57 Sales Update and Feedback08:38 Lowballers and Blocking11:42 eBay Developer Program Win16:57 eBay Time Machine Segment20:14 Reading Listener Comments22:01 Fees and Shipping Explained31:16 Scams and Buyer Protection34:43 Community and Meetups Matter36:34 Flea Markets and MaxSold37:59 Why Comments Keep Us Going39:37 Pick or Pass Shirts Haul41:02 Sell Through Research43:20 Bundling and Listing Plans44:05 Negotiating Yard Sale Deals45:52 Pick or Pass Vintage Teapot47:41 Teapot Pricing and Comps51:52 eBay Policy and Shipping News57:19 Sales Slowdown and Live Selling01:03:51 Trading Cards Tools Update01:05:07 Weird Folgers Commercial01:08:54 Wrap Up and Goodbye
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  Zero eBay Sales?! Our Toy Auction FLOPPED! 😬 05.07.2026 46mnt

  eBay Slowdown, MaxSold Toy Flop, and AI Lister Price Hikes (Pocket Chains)In this episode of Pocket Chains, Joe and Ben discuss a rough week of reselling: Joe reports zero eBay sales, while Ben says a themed MaxSold auction focused on toys (including many Funko Pops) performed poorly, netting about $200 on $2,000 and prompting him to plan more variety next time. They talk about listing more items, including a large batch of Vera Bradley purses, and debate trends like Coach’s comeback and how outlet stores may affect Vera Bradley’s market, using sell-through rate data to explain why volume sold still matters. They cover shipping issues, including a costly mispricing example and talk of odd rate changes, plus holiday handling for Fourth of July and an eBay payouts glitch. They also review rising costs for AI listing tools, compare alternatives like eBay’s app, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot, and end with “Picker Pass” items and a brief sale highlight.00:00 Alien Cold Open00:29 Slow eBay Week01:02 MaxSold Toy Flop03:34 Vera Bradley Haul04:27 Jingle and Tech Glitches07:59 Vera Bradley vs Coach10:21 Sell Through Rate Reality13:12 Shipping Rate Weirdness17:06 Feedback and Buyer Drama21:42 Sale of the Week22:29 AI Lister Price Hike23:58 Listing Tool Price Hikes25:16 eBay App AI Listing28:39 Build Store Then Maintain29:08 ChatGPT and AI Alternatives31:04 Picker Pass Hymn Book33:52 Picker Pass NASCAR Dud37:34 eBay Holiday Shipping News41:55 Fireworks and Holiday Chatter43:42 Taco Bell Ad and Taco Hack45:28 Wrap Up and Sign Off
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  eBay Sellers Are Missing This Shipping Trick! 28.06.2026 1j 11mnt

  Pocket Change Reselling Podcast: Summer Slowdown, Shipping Tricks, Pick-or-Pass & Weird CommercialsIn this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts joke about their small but growing podcast and discuss the reselling grind, emphasizing repetition and “10,000 hours.” Joel reports a single sale—a Vera Bradley purse from home—while Jefferson shares a strong week ($882.30 in sales, $409.04 costs, $428.20 profit) and notes 5,366 active listings, with multi-quantity shipping settings helping cards and comics sell in bundles. They debate trying to game eBay’s shipping weight tiers, warn to confirm real savings by destination, and review recent eBay issues like coin protocols, country-of-origin delistings, and higher shipping/dimensional changes. In Pick-or-Pass, they evaluate retro phones as a fad with decent sell-through and a Craftsman right-angle drill with low sell-through and thin arbitrage margins. Jefferson also mentions two buyer issues/returns handled with refunds, then they close with odd commercials.00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change01:53 Squeaky Chair Banter02:59 10,000 Hours Mindset04:14 Weekly Check In05:41 Sale of the Week07:25 Shipping Weight Hacks11:04 Numbers and Store Size15:08 Feedback of the Week22:25 Listener Comments27:41 eBay News Roundup32:52 Shipping Costs and Oversize36:43 eBay AI Lilium Rant38:04 This Week in eBay Past39:02 Live Show Banter39:49 Pick or Pass Intro40:38 Retro Phones BOLO48:03 Clearance Tool Debate53:14 Retail Arbitrage Lessons57:54 Bulk Selling Strategy01:01:00 Returns and Complaints01:06:49 Weird Commercials Finale
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  eBay Sellers Are Missing This Shipping Trick! 28.06.2026 1j 11mnt

  Pocket Change Reselling Podcast: Summer Slowdown, Shipping Tricks, Pick-or-Pass & Weird CommercialsIn this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts joke about their small but growing podcast and discuss the reselling grind, emphasizing repetition and “10,000 hours.” Joel reports a single sale—a Vera Bradley purse from home—while Jefferson shares a strong week ($882.30 in sales, $409.04 costs, $428.20 profit) and notes 5,366 active listings, with multi-quantity shipping settings helping cards and comics sell in bundles. They debate trying to game eBay’s shipping weight tiers, warn to confirm real savings by destination, and review recent eBay issues like coin protocols, country-of-origin delistings, and higher shipping/dimensional changes. In Pick-or-Pass, they evaluate retro phones as a fad with decent sell-through and a Craftsman right-angle drill with low sell-through and thin arbitrage margins. Jefferson also mentions two buyer issues/returns handled with refunds, then they close with odd commercials.00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change01:53 Squeaky Chair Banter02:59 10,000 Hours Mindset04:14 Weekly Check In05:41 Sale of the Week07:25 Shipping Weight Hacks11:04 Numbers and Store Size15:08 Feedback of the Week22:25 Listener Comments27:41 eBay News Roundup32:52 Shipping Costs and Oversize36:43 eBay AI Lilium Rant38:04 This Week in eBay Past39:02 Live Show Banter39:49 Pick or Pass Intro40:38 Retro Phones BOLO48:03 Clearance Tool Debate53:14 Retail Arbitrage Lessons57:54 Bulk Selling Strategy01:01:00 Returns and Complaints01:06:49 Weird Commercials Finale
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  This eBay Update Could Cost You Money 28.06.2026 55mnt

  eBay Summer Slowdown, MaxSold Wins, and Pick or Pass: Cookie Skillet & Skylanders Crystal | Pocket ChangeIn this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts discuss reselling updates during a slow June, including a MaxSold sale that brought in $300 and efforts to clear a “death pile” by moving hundreds of items off eBay into MaxSold auctions. They compare eBay sales performance, share issues with buyers claiming “delivered” items weren’t received, and note eBay’s handling of return-policy disputes and potential extortion-like messages. They advise holding prices on seasonal items like Christmas décor despite lowball offers, and comment on declining meaningful feedback due to automated feedback. The hosts cover eBay policy changes including required coin conditions and country-of-origin fields, concerns about eBay Live, and an upcoming eBay shipping expansion. They close with “Pick or Pass” items: a small cast iron cookie skillet and a Skylanders Life Creation Crystal, plus a vintage Folgers ad.00:00 Podcast cold open01:35 Jingle chaos and Wendy's cup04:34 Weekly recap MaxSold wins07:49 eBay sales and delivery dispute13:23 Seasonal pricing strategy16:33 Feedback changes and sale talk21:25 American Dew and culture chat26:08 eBay coin grading rule26:55 Keyboard trouble and shoutouts30:25 eBay Live Backlash32:19 Vinted and Depop Pressure34:52 Mandatory eBay Shipping37:49 Free Shipping Risks40:04 Dimensions and Origin Rules42:34 Pick or Pass Cookie Skillet47:58 Pick or Pass Skylanders Crystal52:09 Retro Coffee Ad Reaction55:28 Wrap Up and Subscribe
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  eBay Scams, VHS Flips & Auction Wins 22.06.2026 55mnt

  Pocket Change Podcast: VHS Auction Win, Profit Math, eBay Return Scams & Why We’re Avoiding Vinted (For Now)In this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts joke about AI-generated thumbnails and experimenting with ChatGPT before diving into reselling updates. Ben shares strong week results, including an eBay auction of 18 horror VHS tapes that sold for $88.50 plus shipping, and breaks down the math showing how bundling low-dollar items can increase profit compared to selling individually. They discuss how shipping costs and fees impact margins, suggesting a “sweet spot” of roughly $25–$50 items. They warn about a recurring eBay refund scam where buyers ask for refunds without returning items, and explain why they’re cautious about Vinted after reading complaints about weak seller protections. Ben also recaps a local auction sale with 100 lots that grossed about $581, and they end with a quick pick-or-pass segment on a thread repair kit and a low-value book.00:00 Cold Open Banter00:22 Thumbnail Roast Session01:51 Sharing The AI Image03:18 Jingle And Setup Chaos05:34 Weekly Sales Check In06:16 Horror VHS Auction Win09:26 Profit Math Breakdown15:22 Shipping And Media Mail17:24 Value And Profit Mindset20:46 Return Scam Warning23:47 Vinted App Reality Check29:41 Favorite Sales Recap29:55 Auction Results Breakdown31:33 What Sold and What Flopped34:59 MaxSold vs Flea Market36:20 Feedback and Seller Ratings37:51 Pick or Pass Tools42:28 Pick or Pass Books46:36 Weird Commercials Segment49:53 MaxSold Pickup Logistics54:53 Wrapping Up and Goodbye
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  eBay Reselling: Trial, Error, and What’s Next 11.06.2026 1j 18mnt

  Slow eBay Week, Pocket Watch Inventory Down & Testing 10 Listings a Day + AI Lister TalkJefferson and Joel recap a chaotic start to the Pocket Change Reselling Podcast, share recent eBay sales, and discuss how reduced listing has hurt results—especially Jefferson’s pocket watch category, where inventory has dropped from about 300 to roughly 10, leaving him down compared to last year. They talk through a strange buyer who asked to pay later after making an offer and debate how eBay handles offers and item availability. Joel describes preparing a local auction with a goal of 150 lots and the fee structure, while both compare AI listing tools, including Agent List, Flow Lister, and List Easier, focusing on pricing comps and batch listing. They highlight a listener comment explaining how low-dollar items can still work with shipping settings and encouraging multi-item purchases, then commit to more consistent June listing goals and wrap with “weird commercials” and pick-or-pass items.00:00 Gasless Podcast Kickoff00:25 Week Recap Chaos04:43 Sales Down and Watch Inventory05:48 Offer Accepted Pay Later10:25 Auction Prep and Lot Building11:59 AI Listers and Flow Lister14:28 Pricing Credits and AI Boom24:30 Listing Discipline and Excuses29:14 June Challenge Ten a Day29:57 Feedback Scores and Negatives33:46 Viewer Comments Five Dollar Math41:49 Meetups and Reseller Community43:07 Benny Comment Breakthrough45:49 Community Feedback And Goals46:44 Weird Commercials Segment54:46 Pick Or Pass Songbook Flip58:20 Sealed Card Box Valuation01:01:24 VHS Horror Lot Auction Test01:07:55 Listing Challenge And Store Plans01:17:08 Wrap Up And Subscribe
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  Clear Unsold Inventory BEFORE the Summer Slump 31.05.2026 1j 7mnt

  eBay Promotions, Picking Better Inventory & Clearing Stock: Pocket Change Reselling PodcastIn this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts talk about their week of eBay sales, feedback, and shipping, including one host realizing sales stalled after removing promoted listings and rebounding after restarting a 6% campaign. They discuss preparing for slower summer months, focusing more on $20+ items rather than low-dollar sales, and clearing unprofitable inventory through flea markets, yard sales, and a local pickup online auction. One host reports making about $900 at a flea market, including selling boxes of sockets in bulk, and outlines plans to lot items for auction to avoid shipping. They share tips on educational books and edition changes, do “Pick or Pass” on a Christmas songbook and a Franklin Spanish-English dictionary, and cover eBay updates on temporary Ground Advantage rate changes and new mandatory coin condition requirements starting in June.00:00 Pocket Change Kickoff01:27 Theme Song and Listener Love02:27 Podcast Segments and Copycats03:44 eBay Login and Two Factor Woes05:34 Self Checkout and AI Tangents07:59 Promoted Listings Boost Sales10:02 June Slump and Weekly Sales11:22 Education Books and Editions13:38 Sell of the Week and Feedback17:00 Little Caesars and Mango Dew22:47 Flea Market Haul and Sockets24:34 Online Auction Lots Strategy31:11 Trim Expenses and Value Time33:46 Packing Time vs Profit34:44 Part Time Reseller Reality36:06 AI Listing Isn’t Enough36:48 DIY Cardboard Packing Hack40:00 Sell Through Rate Strategy41:13 Clearing Inventory and Costs43:21 Pick or Pass Returns44:00 Songbook Quick Flip45:38 Franklin Dictionary Breakdown50:12 Old Hymnal Gamble53:40 eBay Shipping and Policy News01:00:47 Retro Commercial Break01:05:56 Wrap Up and Thanks
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  eBay Reselling in 2026: Low End Volume Doesn't Work Anymore 24.05.2026 50mnt

  In this Pocket Change episode, the hosts joke about whether their reselling podcast ranks in any “top” lists, then share weekly eBay updates: one host sold a finance exam training book for $15 plus shipping and discusses safer ways to ship paperbacks, while the other sold five items (including belt buckles, a pocket watch, and a truck net) and raised flat-rate shipping to cover rising costs. They argue the $5 item is effectively dead due to fees and shipping, and discuss shifting toward higher-priced, rarer items as certain fads fade. They also talk about predictions that shipping costs could drive a comeback in large retail “super malls,” mention GameStop’s rejected bid to acquire eBay, and notice a new eBay feature that generates item details from photo uploads for multiple listings. The episode includes quick feedback highlights and a pick-or-pass yard sale find: a $2 Norman Rockwell figurine with a certificate.00:00 Cold Open And Welcome00:41 Are We A Top Podcast02:01 ChatGPT Ranks The Show03:58 Pocket Change Theme Song04:52 Vacation Slump And Sales06:43 Shipping Books Safely08:11 Five Dollar Items Dead09:24 Wayfair Cabinet Build13:17 Ben’s Week And Shipping15:04 Shipping Costs And Retail18:40 Niche Up Into Rarity22:05 GameStop Tries Buying eBay23:01 Authenticator Scare Detour24:50 eBay Photo Upload AI27:38 Feedback Check In28:54 Best Sale And Belt Buckles31:50 Fads Trends And Sell Through34:08 Buying Future Nostalgia36:56 Branding Gone Wrong40:20 Pick Or Pass Rockwell Figurine44:08 Rare Items And Zero Comps46:00 Hymnal Find And Tech Glitch47:48 Pocket Change Outro Song
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  Stop Hustling Backwards: The Death of the $5 Sale & The AI Listing Revolution 17.05.2026 55mnt

  Why $5 eBay Items Don’t Work, New AI Listing Tools, and GameStop RumorsIn this episode of Pocket Chains, the hosts discuss the challenge of reselling low-dollar inventory on eBay, arguing that items under $10 often aren’t worth the time once fees and rising shipping costs are considered, and recommending focusing on $20 items or a $15 profit minimum. They share weekly sales updates, including belt buckles, a DVD, and a tap set, plus feedback totals and observations about how eBay feedback may be changing. They talk about a coworker’s new eBay account that can generate full listings from photos using eBay’s AI tools, debate whether descriptions matter versus search algorithms, and note eBay’s increasing requirement to add country of origin. They also mention reports that GameStop may be considering acquiring eBay, then do a “pick or pass” segment featuring a 1947 Harmony Gems hymnal and a Chick-fil-A “Eat More Chicken” plush cow, and close with a 2003 eBay commercial.00:00 Welcome to Pocket Chains01:55 Garage clutter and closet purge03:06 Why $20 items matter08:11 Vacation mode and slow sales08:49 Hubcaps and new seller tips09:50 eBay AI listing tools14:14 SEO ads and pay per click18:32 Country of origin crackdown21:01 GameStop buying eBay rumor25:58 Favorite sale belt buckle27:34 Shipping costs getting wild30:41 eBay Shipping Price Swings32:32 Gas Prices Hit Resellers33:24 Feedback Score Changes35:44 Pick or Pass Hymnal Find39:25 Pick or Pass Chick-fil-A Cow44:15 Book Reselling Tips46:40 eBay Commercial Throwback47:42 VHS Pricing Reality Check50:34 Clearing Inventory and Storage51:50 Auction Show and Music Tangent54:54 Wrap Up and GameStop Talk
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  Reselling Updates: Sell Similar, $20 Minimum, Flea Market Plans & Packaging Tips 03.05.2026 1j 5mnt

  In this episode of the Pocket Change Reselling podcast, Jefferson and Joel talk about production costs for recording, joking about drone footage and delivery bots before returning to reselling. Joel shares that sales picked up after doing “sell similar,” and notes their AI lister won’t automatically de-list/re-list or re-enable promotions without manual steps. Jefferson focuses on reorganizing his eBay room, improving storage efficiency, and preparing to take low-value inventory to a flea market, aiming to prioritize items selling for $20+ to avoid being buried by fees on cheaper items. They discuss the pitfalls of low-dollar listings, a DVD multi-variation bundle model, and the potential value of multi-item listings. They share feedback, sales of the week, packaging approaches for pocket watches, a tip from a Hollywood watch dealer about using felt backgrounds, and plans for church yard sale sourcing and possible guests.00:00 Welcome and Theme Song01:31 Podcast Setup Costs03:58 Drones and Delivery Bots06:23 Weekly Sales Update07:44 Workspace Reset and Flea Market Plan14:16 Why 20 Dollar Minimum19:22 DVD Bundle Listing Strategy27:53 Off Topic Banter and Growth32:07 Feedback of the Week33:43 Packaging Pocket Watches36:25 Watch Photos That Sell38:39 Sales and Feedback Updates40:58 Funko Pop Reality Check43:24 Sell of Week Spotlight44:21 Gear Talk and Giveaway Ideas45:53 eBay Commercial Throwback47:46 Church Sales and Rummage Tips51:50 Flea Market Pricing Strategy55:16 Postcards and Duplex Scanner01:03:56 Wrap Up and Next Plans
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  Listing Momentum, Promos & The Reality of What Sells 26.04.2026 58mnt

  Listing Momentum, Promoted Listings, and What Actually Sells: Pocket Watches, VHS Rewinders & ReturnsIn this episode of Pocket Change, Joel and Ben recap their reselling weeks, with Ben noting slower April sales and vowing to list more, while Joel shares that six of 20 newly listed, unpromoted items sold and discusses how new listings and “sell similar” can boost visibility. They debate when promoted listings are worthwhile and mention an automated promotion tool discussed by Graham and Pop Vintage, plus the idea of AI-assisted listing. Joel’s sale of the week is a low-dollar sealed DVD he opened and resealed to prevent damage, and Ben shares a pocket watch sale while explaining how to spot value differences between Chinese-made watches, Japanese movements, and higher-end lookalikes. They discuss rising shipping costs, focusing on higher-dollar items, feedback automation, a 57 Chevy VHS rewinder pick/pass with sell-through insights, a low sell-through women’s leggings pass, and return-policy pitfalls.00:00 Cold Open Banter01:50 Weekly Sales Slump03:28 Promoted Listings Debate04:35 Movie Talk Detour08:13 Back to Listing Strategy09:36 Automation and AI Tools10:52 Sale of the Week DVD Ethics16:02 Pocket Watch Breakdown24:12 Sourcing Shift to Higher Value25:21 Shipping Costs Reality Check29:06 Feedback System Rant30:33 Reseller Podcast Example31:08 Auto Feedback Debate32:24 eBay Ad Breakdown34:00 Collector Gift Overload35:27 Weekly Sales Check35:35 Picker Pass VHS Rewinder37:51 Comping Rewinder Prices43:18 Picker Pass Shiny Leggings45:52 Sell Through Reality Check49:07 Marketplace News Updates53:24 Returns and Payout Risks57:01 Wrap Up and Dad Joke
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  eBay Reselling Wins, Pricing Pitfalls & AI’s Impact: Pocket Change Episode 19.04.2026 52mnt

  In this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts recap their weeks reselling on eBay, including Joe closing out March with his second-best month ever after netting over $300, then seeing sales slow when he stopped listing. Ben discusses a community sale haul and how a once high-value vintage Polo hat dropped to the $20–$25 range, likely due to low comps resetting the market. They talk about the importance of checking current sold comps, how underpricing and auctions can hurt sellers, and broader concerns about AI’s effects on pricing, customer service, and jobs, alongside examples like Temu’s reported U.S. user drop and workplace automation failures. They also share feedback highlights, shipping/packaging practices, and a strategy shift toward focusing on $20+ items while moving low-profit inventory through flea markets.00:00 Show Intro and Banter00:57 Big March Sales Win03:05 Watchers and Offers Strategy04:13 Ben’s Community Sale Haul04:49 Polo Hat Price Crash06:10 Comps vs AI Pricing Debate09:28 Auction Mistakes and Market Reset11:44 Cheap Imports and Temu Shift15:27 AI Layoffs and Job Future22:05 Warehousing Automation Timeline24:07 Drive Thru AI Fail Story26:47 Wrapping Back to AI in Food Distribution27:02 Robot Zucchini Fail27:36 Automation And UBI Debate28:34 Why AI Can’t Pick Stocks29:34 Free AI Beats Paid Tools30:33 Learn AI Or Fall Behind32:58 AI Boosting eBay Listings34:08 AI Listing Mistakes35:54 eBay Policy And Strikes37:10 Comment Of The Week38:23 Shipping Like A Pro40:54 Stop Selling Cheap Items46:28 Target The $20 Sweet Spot49:20 Yard Sale Season Strategy50:14 New eBay Van Commercial51:47 Wrap Up And Next Plans
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  eBay Reselling Talk: Country of Origin & End/Sell Similar Slowdowns 12.04.2026 57mnt

  eBay Reselling Talk: Sales Recap, Feedback, Country of Origin & End/Sell Similar SlowdownsIn this Pocket Change episode, Joel and Ben recap their week reselling on eBay, including Joel selling a sweater and medical massage equipment for a solid dollar week despite fewer orders, while Ben had 12 small sales like Funko Pops, belt buckles, and WWE DVDs. They discuss how buyer feedback has shifted toward automated feedback and share recent feedback they received. A major topic is eBay requiring “country of origin” on listings, which they suspect can affect whether items remain promoted, and they share tips for figuring it out. Joel also reports eBay seemingly throttling or temporarily hiding items after repeatedly using “end listing/sell similar,” suggesting repromoting in bulk as an alternative. They touch on a lawsuit claiming trading card “breaking” is gambling, share an eBay commercial, and cover recent finds and a quick pick-or-pass pricing check.00:00 Welcome Back Banter00:32 Weekly Sales Check In01:53 Temu Search Surprise05:17 Ben’s Sales Roundup06:25 Feedback Talk09:52 Favorite Sales Picks11:34 Pink Beard Charity Bet12:47 Sweater Profits Strategy14:52 Country of Origin Rules20:29 Ads and Tubi Tangent22:43 Sell Similar Glitch Explained27:04 Workarounds and Wrap Up30:44 Listing Drives Sales31:56 Card Breaking Lawsuit35:13 Is Breaking Gambling39:42 eBay Ad of Week41:23 Depop Migration Talk41:49 Finds of the Week44:59 Picker Pass Pricing53:49 Paying More and Karma56:21 Wrap Up and New Segments
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  Reselling Updates, Shipping Mistakes, and Handling Buyer Questions 05.04.2026 42mnt

  Pocket Change Podcast: Reselling Updates, Shipping Mistakes, and Handling Buyer QuestionsIn this Pocket Change Podcast episode, the hosts talk about consent-to-record changes in their setup, a new clearance computer purchase after prior computer issues, and weekly reselling updates. Ben shares slow listing progress, frustration with long commutes and traffic from a new job, and a pause in daily sales after changing promoted listings. They discuss when to block buyers who ask many questions, stressing gut instincts and keeping all communication and shipping within eBay. Feedback is a major topic: Ben received negative feedback for comic book packaging and explains his cardboard-and-mailer method, while also getting odd positive feedback; they discuss replying to negatives and using feedback strategically. They share “sale of the week” highlights, including penny folders and Little League baseball pins, and reflect on scalability, average sale price, and the need to list more and raise profit per item.00:00 Consent and Cold Open00:06 Pocket Change Intro01:40 Recording Setup Changes02:13 New Computer Upgrade03:09 Weekly Sales and Listing03:45 Traffic and New Job Commute04:53 Sales Slump and Promotions08:06 Buyer Questions and Blocking12:41 Pick or Pass and Jokes15:31 Feedback Segment Begins16:45 Negative Feedback Comic Shipping19:15 Weird Feedback and MAGA Note19:51 Handling Feedback Drama22:12 Shipping Refunds and Extortion23:07 Damage Claims and Proof24:29 Sale of the Week Pennies27:06 Shipping Speed and Motivation27:55 Commute and Work Schedule30:24 Raising Profit Per Sale32:45 Sell What You List36:23 Clearance and Dead Inventory38:08 Numbers Review and Scaling41:02 Wrap Up and Sign Off