Tools of the Trade
If you are going to be a reseller on any scale there are a few essential tools of the trade.
If you are going to be a reseller on any scale there are a few essential tools of the trade.
Recommended Links for Poly Mailers
Poly Mailers are versatile and cheap - use this link for a great starter pack of 100 mixed quality mailers at an amazing price
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Use this link to get 100 10" x 14" poly mailers a useful size for medium items and most clothing
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Use this link to buy 100 large 17" x 24" quality mailing bags - perfect for larger items and bulky clothing
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Recommended links for Jiffy bags
The best size to use to send a single DVD, video game or a CD is D1
Click on the image to the right to purchase quality D1 envelopes from one of the cheapest suppliers I have found selling D1 envelopes through Amazon |
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If you want to send 2 DVDs side by side and still qualify as a large letter the size you need is F3 click the image on the right for quality cheap envelopes
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Links for Packing paper, & tape
Packing paper - this is the type of paper I use to pack board games, I buy much larger rolls but this size should be ideal for most reseller's needs, 750mm wide by 25m Long.
It is high quality 90gsm which is the thickness I recommend. |
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If you do want to buy the larger size rolls I go for this is a link to a huge 750mm wide 250m long roll.... this will keep you going for a while!!!
Pack of 36 x Brown packing tape rolls - 48mm wide by 66m long Buying in bulk like this saves you money per roll |
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If you prefer clear tape these are a good option. Pack of 36 rolls again
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FBA ESSentials
I use these sheets of labels to pre label my stock before sending to Amazon's warehouse.
27 labels per sheet x 100 sheets 100 x quality clear plastic bags, this seller supplies other sizes too. If you plan to use plain bags you will need suffocation labels - use the link below for labels at 1p each |
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Clear bags with suffocation
warnings printed on Size 11" x 14" |
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Clear bags with suffocation warnings printed on Size 12.5" x18" |
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If you use plain clear envelopes you will need to add suffocation labels, these are a good cheap option
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Bubble wrap and Foam Wrap
Use this link to get 50 meters of 500mm bubble wrap at an amazing price.... |
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Foam wrap 500mm x 50m roll |
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Other essential items I use
This stuff is awesome for getting old price stickers off...
A postal gauge is essential to make sure your large letters and letters are the correct dimension BEFORE you head off to the post office or post your items...
A cheap but essential tool High quality digital weighing scales are essential, perfect for checking the weight of your items so you can accurately predict the cost of postage This is a perfect design with a large flat area to place your items and a clear digital display at the front |
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Digital Hanging weighing scales - up to 40KG |
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For those of you who are serious about finding lots of stock at car boot sales this is a valuable tool.
I cannot do without it.... very large, very sturdy, this was a game changer for me. If you worry about how 'cool' you look this one may not be for you, if you are more concerned with how much stock you can pick up in a short space of time, I thoroughly recommend you get one. |
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There are many helpful books available that give you a step by step guide on how to set up your eBay account, list your products etc, as well as many for the more advanced sellers, click the link here to see some of the many available.
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