Marc Payne, an IT specialist with a passion for flipping items, discusses third-party sellers on Amazon, a box resizer tool for resizing cardboard boxes, the benefits of a three-inch tape dispenser for shipping, choosing products to sell on Amazon, the importance of a second income, and the 20-year anniversary of the Cool Tools blog.
Opportunity to generate extra income through reselling unique items on Amazon's third-party marketplace.
Using index cards as a compact and simple daily journal for summarizing thoughts and experiences.
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Finding Unique Items to Resell on Amazon
Mark Payne, an IT specialist, shares his passion for finding unique items at yard sales, church rummage sales, and estate sales to resell on Amazon. He emphasizes the opportunity for anyone to generate extra income through hustle and leveraging platforms like Amazon. By sourcing items from wholesalers, places like Marshalls and TJ Maxx, sellers can flip these items profitably on Amazon's third-party marketplace.
Using Index Cards as a Daily Journal
Mark discusses his use of index cards as a daily journal. Each night, he writes a summary of his day, including the date, weather, location, memorable quotes, and highlights from the book he's reading. He also utilizes an old catalog file as a storage system, categorizing each month's index cards for easy reference. Mark appreciates the compactness and simplicity of index cards, allowing him to focus on summarizing his thoughts and experiences.
Box Resizer Tool for Efficient Packaging
Mark recommends a box resizer tool for efficient packaging when shipping items to Amazon or other e-commerce platforms. The tool, consisting of a handle and a sliding metal piece, allows users to resize cardboard boxes to better fit their products. By making boxes smaller, sellers can reduce the need for additional packaging material and potentially lower shipping costs. Mark demonstrates how easy and cost-effective this tool is for improving packaging efficiency.
Scotty Peeler for Easy Sticker Removal
Mark introduces the Scotty Peeler, a handy tool for removing stickers from products before selling them. The plastic tool resembles a flat pry bar or spoon and prevents damage to the product's surface. Mark explains the importance of removing stickers when prepping items for sale on Amazon. He also mentions using a sticker removing solvent or heat in combination with the tool for tougher adhesive residues.
Marc Payne is an IT specialist working for the Federal Government. My passion is flipping items via thrift stores, yard sales and retail arbitrage on Ebay and Amazon. You can find Marc on Twitter @houseofpayne. TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro 2:24- Index cards: https://geni.us/Jc1f7 7:54 - Box resizer: https://geni.us/xGGHI 12:34 - Scotty peelers: https://geni.us/qUEr9Dy 17:12 - 3” packing tape dispenser: https://geni.us/fBjclC6 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uVCwU78XimE For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/marc-payne-it-specialist/
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