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Pocket Change

By: Jefferson Benz and Joel Austin
  • Summary

  • 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!
    Jefferson Benz and Joel Austin
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  • Pocket Change Episode 52 Pick or Pass 7
    Jun 25 2024

    Welcome to another fun-filled episode of Pocket Change's 'Pick or Pass'! In today's episode, our hosts Jefferson and Joel kick off this seventh installment, we hit up yard sales and thrift stores to put our resale instincts to the test, all without looking up item values in advance. Join us as we evaluate random finds, from Avon knickknacks and souvenir ceramic bells to Danbury Mint Heidi Storybook dolls and destination shot glasses. Will these treasures bring in the bucks or end up back in the donation bin? Tune in to see our successes and hilarious fails, with all the stats to back it up!


    00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change: Pick or Pass

    00:21 Thrifting Adventures and Challenges

    02:22 First Item: Avon Collectibles

    03:15 Evaluating the Avon Pitcher and Bowl

    07:26 Second Item: Destination Bells

    12:14 Third Item: Danbury Mint Dolls

    17:00 Auction Drama: The $8 Knockout Punch

    17:40 Shirley Temple Movies: A Retrospective

    18:38 The Blue Cup Mystery

    18:57 Shot Glasses: Collectibles or Clutter?

    26:09 Golf Stories and Drinking Tales

    30:03 Wendy's and Fast-Food Rants

    32:05 Conclusion and Recap

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    33 mins
  • Pocket Change Episode 51) Maximizing Your Reselling Success
    Jun 20 2024

    In this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts dive into discussions about selling items online, specifically on platforms like eBay. They share personal experiences with recent sales, including a biker bag and American Muscle Speed Racer Mach 5 race car, and explore pricing strategies, sell-through rates, and the impact of eBay’s AI search functionality on sales. The episode also highlights comments and questions from listeners, insights on upcoming changes to eBay’s express payout fees, and new payment options like Venmo. Plus, there's a segment on sourcing unique items from yard sales and strategies for increasing eBay sales amidst a wider market downturn.

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    53 mins
  • Pocket Change Episode 50) Pick or Pass 6
    Jun 19 2024

    Welcome to Pocket Change, everyone! In this 50th episode, we're diving into another round of "Pick or Pass," where we evaluate various items to determine if they're worth selling. Today’s discussion covers a fascinating variety of topics from PC games and vintage Bibles to Sony Walkman’s and even glass clowns. So, let's get started! In today's episode, our hosts Jefferson and Joel kick off with a friendly conversation about their viewing metrics that seem to be all over the place. Joel welcomes listeners from different time zones, while Jefferson introduces the concept of "Pick or Pass," which involves evaluating the potential value of items they might sell. Tune in to learn about sourcing treasures and making smart picks for reselling!

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    29 mins

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