12 Must-Have Items for Reselling
Rubbermaid Bins | You can get any bins for your storage, but I like colored ones rather than clear so it looks cleaner than bins full of stuff. I store all my eBay items in labeled bins like this.
Accuteck Postal Scale | I love this scale. It’s battery-powered or comes with a plug-in. The batteries last literally years! It comes in a few colors but I love the rose gold version. Best scale for the price!
Polymailers | These are an absolute must-have. You can order some really cute ones on Amazon or order eBay branded ones on eBay. When you have an eBay store you get a credit for eBay branded shipping supplies every quarter. The easiest way to find your coupons are by going to My eBay > Manage My Store > Subscriber Discounts > eBay Shipping Supplies.
Clear Shipping Tape | I always search for the best bulk price on Amazon. I use both clear tape and eBay branded tape on every shipment. I tape over the entire shipping label just in case it gets wet the barcode isn’t ruined.
Tissue Paper | You can buy this at your local dollar store but it is a better deal on Amazon. I wrap every item in tissue paper before I ship it.
Bubble Wrap | I use air pockets for almost all items that go in a box. I save all bubble wrap and air pockets from packages I get in the mail. If you need to buy some to start, Amazon has some for pretty cheap.
FREE Shipping Supplies from usps.com | You can start with picking up a few boxes from your local post office, but I would check out the free boxes after you have sold a few things. My must-haves are the padded flat rate envelope, shoebox, and the 12x12x8 box 7.
Order thank you cards | I always reccommend buying business cards to add to every sale. Usually, you can find business cards at a good price on Vistaprint. (Use this link for $20 off $40!!) On my cards I have my store name, my eBay store link, and “Thank you for your business!”. I leave the backs blank so I can add a handwritten “Thank You!” for a personal touch.
It is important to add some kind of thank you in the packages that you send out. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just a little printed cardstock card. It makes the buyer happy, increases the chance of positive feedback, and a return buyer!
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Neewer Backdrop | There are many backdrops on Amazon. This is the one I bought and I have been using it for years. When you buy one, make sure you get at least a 6×9 and make sure it’s a fabric material. No matter which one you buy, you will spend forever ironing it when it comes in.
Custom eBay Banner | Do you have an eBay store but it looks so plain and boring? We’ve got you covered. If you have an eBay store, it is easy to add a billboard and a logo to complete your storefront. When you buy from us, we include the exact size of the file you need to easily design your storefront!
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A Business Planner | I’ve always been searching for the perfect planner to help me balance my work life with my home life. I have bought tons of brands of planners and just ended up designing my own! My sister and I designed our planners with the resellers mindset to create the perfect planner.
Measuring Tape | You won’t think you need one of these until you get to listing! If you include measurements in your listing description, you need one of these soft measuring tapes. And they are only a couple of dollars- worth having on hand!
What are your must-haves for reselling? Comment below!
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