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My Favorite Ecommerce Tools and More

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I have been reselling online since 2014. eBay and Amazon have been my main platforms, but I've also tried Wal-Mart, Mercari, Bonanza and many others. I just love the thrill of finding something someone has been looking for or really need and then get...
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Reselling Tools

There are tools that are a must-have in ecommerce and then there are some that just make life a lot easier. 

 
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Having a scale with a separate digital display that doesn't get covered by the box is an absolute MUST if you are an Amazon FBA seller and also helpful if you sell on eBay or Mercari. I have put this thing through so much and it still works like a ch...
Smart Weigh Digital Shipping Scale 110 lbs
 
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If you're like me and want to throw things when you're trying to start a new roll of packing tape, get this. I will never use another kind of tape again. I can start a new roll in a few seconds and move on with my work.
Duck EZ Start Clear Packaging Tape, 1.88 in. x 55 yd., 8 Rolls
 
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Whether you're selling on Amazon, eBay or another platform, having a thermal label printer is the ultimate timesaver. Since it's a thermal printer, you never have to worry about ink or toner, and no more cutting out labels and taping them to a box - ...
Rollo USB 4x6 Thermal Shipping Label Printer
 
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Don't you hate when you buy something from a thrift store or discount store with those hard to take off price stickers? (Looking at you Ollie's!) These things will help you get those sticky nuisances right off your products.
Scotty Peelers Label & Sticker Remover Set

Reselling Books

I admit it, I'm a book hoarder. I always have been. But the books I buy for my reselling business are some of those I actual sit down and read before months (or years) go by.

 
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I don't know of anyone that has done more for teaching Amazon sellers how to build their business than Jim Cockrum and his team. This book - which you can get as an audiobook or paper copy - is what started it all and gets updated every year or two.
Silent Sales Machine 10.0
 
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If you're familiar with selling on Amazon, you've likely heard the word "replens" in Facebook groups or discussion boards. Jimmy Smith is the OG king of replens and this book is a must to help get you started.
Side Hustle to $100k/Month: Retail & Online Arbitrage
 
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This was the very first reselling book I bought when I first started on eBay. The late Skip McGrath was THE expert on eBay and he is dearly missed. While some of the things in this book might be outdated, I'm sure there's still some gold nuggets of S...
Three Weeks to eBay® Profits, 3rd Ed
 
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Discontinued products are my absolute favorite thing to hunt and sell, because people will pay up for those cherished products that are no longer made. This short ebook gives you some tips on how to find and sell them.
How to Find and Sell Discontinued Products
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If you are passing up plush toys when you're sourcing, you could be passing up a lot of money. This is a list of 15 plush toy brands to always be on the lookout for.
15 Best Selling Plush Toy Brands on eBay
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If you're interested in starting to sell discontinued products on eBay or other platforms, this list of 10 discontinued products can give you a jump start. All of them have sold in the last 90 days on eBay for good prices.
10 Discontinued Cleaning Products to Sell on Amazon or eBay
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If you have an ecommerce business and are having a tough time understanding where your money is going or can't figure out how much you should be spending, keeping, reinvesting, etc., this book can help.
Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers Book
 
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Being your own boss and working from home is a huge trend right now, but if you're not careful you can get yourself "in the weeds" fast. In my 11 years of ecommerce, I think I've seen more recommendations for this book than any other.
Small Time Operator: Start Business & Taxes
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Reselling Podcasts

While you're driving from store to store or yard sale to yard sale, use that time to learn more about how to scale your business with these reselling podcasts.

 
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If you want to hear inspiring stories of people who are building beautiful businesses on Amazon, this is the podcast you want to check out. Jim Cockrum and his team have been helping teach and guide Amazon sellers for over 20 years. And yes, he reall...
SilentJim.com Podcast - Amazon FBA Seller Training and How To Build Multiple Streams of Internet Income
 
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Chris Grant, one of the hosts of this podcast, is one of the most knowledgeable Amazon sellers alive. I think he eats, breathes and sleeps Amazon. He not only has a podcast, YouTube channel, newsletter, Facebook group and who knows what else, he's al...
Clear the Shelf Podcast with Chris & Chris
 
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If you've ever heard about selling “replens” on Amazon, then you've probably heard of Jimmy Smith. While he didn't create the system of selling replenishable products, he did take the ball and run with it, creating a best-selling course and helping a...
The eCommerce Blueprint w/ AskJimmySmith | Jimmy Smith