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Pocket Change

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by Jefferson Benz and Joel Austin

3.2(5 reviews)
173 episodes
Updated Daily
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Join us on our online selling journey, where we promise a rollercoaster of emotions, from the peaks of unexpected sales triumphs to the valleys of 'why-did-I-think-selling-a-left-handed-spatula-would-be-a-good-idea' regrets. We guarantee laughs, a few snorts, and possibly a rage moment or two (we're looking at you, random person who insists on haggling over a 99-cent item. So buckle up for another wild ride in the world of online selling - we can’t wait to share it with you!

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7/4/2022

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Episode thumbnail for Clear Unsold Inventory BEFORE the Summer Slump

May 31, 2026

Clear Unsold Inventory BEFORE the Summer Slump

<p>eBay Promotions, Picking Better Inventory &amp; 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</p>

Episode thumbnail for eBay Reselling in 2026: Low End Volume Doesn't Work Anymore

May 24, 2026

eBay Reselling in 2026: Low End Volume Doesn't Work Anymore

<p>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</p>

Episode thumbnail for Stop Hustling Backwards: The Death of the $5 Sale & The AI Listing Revolution

May 17, 2026

Stop Hustling Backwards: The Death of the $5 Sale & The AI Listing Revolution

<p>Why $5 eBay Items Don’t Work, New AI Listing Tools, and GameStop Rumors</p><p><br></p><p>In 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.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Pocket Chains</p><p>01:55 Garage clutter and closet purge</p><p>03:06 Why $20 items matter</p><p>08:11 Vacation mode and slow sales</p><p>08:49 Hubcaps and new seller tips</p><p>09:50 eBay AI listing tools</p><p>14:14 SEO ads and pay per click</p><p>18:32 Country of origin crackdown</p><p>21:01 GameStop buying eBay rumor</p><p>25:58 Favorite sale belt buckle</p><p>27:34 Shipping costs getting wild</p><p>30:41 eBay Shipping Price Swings</p><p>32:32 Gas Prices Hit Resellers</p><p>33:24 Feedback Score Changes</p><p>35:44 Pick or Pass Hymnal Find</p><p>39:25 Pick or Pass Chick-fil-A Cow</p><p>44:15 Book Reselling Tips</p><p>46:40 eBay Commercial Throwback</p><p>47:42 VHS Pricing Reality Check</p><p>50:34 Clearing Inventory and Storage</p><p>51:50 Auction Show and Music Tangent</p><p>54:54 Wrap Up and GameStop Talk</p>

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What is Pocket Change?

Join us on our online selling journey, where we promise a rollercoaster of emotions, from the peaks of unexpected sales triumphs to the valleys of 'why-did-I-think-selling-a-left-handed-spatula-would-be-a-good-idea' regrets. We guarantee laughs, a few snorts, and possibly a rage moment or two (we're looking at you, random person who insists on haggling over a 99-cent item. So buckle up for another wild ride in the world of online selling - we can’t wait to share it with you!

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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