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Pocket Change Reselling Podcast

Pocket Change Reselling Podcast

Written by: Jefferson Benz and Joel Austin
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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 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Reselling Updates, Feedback Wins & eBay Buys Depop
    Feb 1 2026

    eBay Reselling Updates, Feedback Wins & a $50 Document Camera Listing Hack (Plus eBay Buys Depop)


    In this episode of “Pocket Change,” the hosts joke about recording software muting them and urging camera and noise settings, then share eBay reselling updates: one host has had slower sales and finds eBay’s delivery notifications annoying, while the other feels pressure from new eBay business expenses and admits to not listing due to a hectic week at work. They discuss using a document camera as a faster way to photograph items—especially comic books—by capturing images directly to a PC, avoiding phone-to-cloud delays and noting limitations of their current AI lister’s photo editing. They compare recent buyer feedback, talk about declining listing activity and its impact on sales, mention plans to review a new AI listing tool, and discuss eBay buying Depop from Etsy and why eBay might use it to reach younger shoppers.


    00:00 Tech Glitches Banter

    00:53 Podcast Intro Theme

    02:23 Weekly Sales Check In

    02:45 eBay Notifications Rant

    03:28 Business Bills Pressure

    04:34 Mike Tyson Bit

    05:22 Document Camera Discovery

    08:47 Photo Workflow Tips

    13:27 Showing The Camera

    21:03 Feedback Competition

    24:23 Feedback Ask Strategy

    24:53 Sales Slump and March Reset

    26:09 Listing Volume Lessons

    27:17 Inventory Setup and Goals

    27:53 New AI Lister Review

    30:31 Promoted Listings Automation

    34:42 AI Bubble and Tech Fears

    36:55 eBay Buys Depop

    38:14 Gen Z Migration Plan

    42:29 Wrap Up and Banter

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    46 mins
  • eBay Shipping Label Address Error, Broken DVD Refunds, and Reseller Updates
    Feb 23 2026

    eBay Shipping Label Address Error, Broken DVD Refunds, and Reseller Updates (Pocket Change)

    In this episode of Pocket Change, the hosts discuss recent reseller experiences on eBay, including a new shipping label error that prevents label generation due to an invalid “ship to” address and how to resolve it by messaging the buyer for the correct address and editing it within eBay (warning against shipping outside the platform). They talk through a buyer sending multiple different addresses and the importance of confirming a final address to avoid scams or losses. They also cover a return/refund situation where a DVD arrived cracked; the seller refunds the full amount including shipping and later receives feedback that the problem was resolved satisfactorily. The episode includes weekly feedback highlights, notes about slower listing and sales due to travel and work, a shipment going to Guam that required taking the package inside the post office for scanning, and discussion about offering discounts to active military buyers. They briefly touch on marketplace news such as Etsy funding promotions with 15% off incentives, an Amazon shipping discrepancy story they find confusing, ongoing eBay buying bot activity despite reports of bans, and an eBay auto price reduction feature reportedly disappearing. The hosts mention switching the show schedule to Sundays at 6 to make live episodes easier in the future, including a possible live “pick or pass,” and share light personal updates and technical issues with muting/video during recording.


    00:00 Welcome to Pocket Change (and the chipped tooth intro)

    01:46 Show intro & tech hiccups before the main talk

    01:59 eBay Shipping Label Error: Fixing an invalid buyer address

    05:51 When a DVD arrives broken: refunds, returns, and staying professional

    09:10 Feedback of the Week + vacation mode sales update

    11:38 Weird shipping destinations: Guam, kiosks, and postal routing quirks

    14:38 Listing motivation: don’t let inventory piles kill your momentum

    15:21 Off-topic news break: Olympic snowboarder turned cartel boss

    17:00 Back to reselling: military buyers, best sales, and cool belt buckles

    21:27 Marketplace news: Etsy promos, Amazon shipping drama, and eBay buying bots

    24:53 Super Bowl ad chat & an AI commercial clip

    25:52 AI Super Bowl Ad & the ‘Golden Encounters’ Cougar Dating Joke

    26:54 Why I Quit Watching Pro Sports (1994 Baseball Strike Rant)

    28:19 eBay Feature Removed: Auto Price Reduction Disappears

    30:03 Muted, Fuzzy, Feedback: Headset/Software Meltdown Mid-Show

    33:43 No Listing, No AI: Needing Accountability to Get Back on Track

    34:31 Valentine’s Day Stories: 1920s Party Plans, Amazon Returns & Lazy Days

    37:44 Back to the Grind: Work Hours, New Job, and Finding Time to List

    41:11 Reseller Reality Check: TV Is a ‘Soul Sucker’ + Part-Time vs Full-Time

    43:52 Schedule Update & What’s Next: Sundays at 6, Live Plans, ‘Stay Froggy’

    47:57 Wrap-Up: Short Episode, Sales Talk, and Sign-Off

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    49 mins
  • Reselling Adventures with Jefferson & Joel
    Feb 15 2026

    Pocket Change Podcast: Reselling Adventures with Jefferson & JoelJoin Jefferson and Joel as they discuss their latest reselling adventures in the newest episode of the 'Pocket Change' podcast. They delve into quirky sales, frustrating AI bots, and their ongoing battle with listing items. Highlights include feedback analysis, reselling stories, and Jefferson's significant January sales growth. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a Cha-Ching-filled episode!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:30 Podcast Usuals and Jingles05:33 Low Offers and AI Buying Bots10:11 Sales and Feedback27:41 International Shipping Challenges43:17 Podcasting Challenges and Listing Items44:26 The Importance of Diverse Listings46:21 Meal Prepping and Reselling48:33 Balancing Work and Reselling54:57 Favorite Sales and Listing Strategies58:15 Movie Discussions and Reselling Insights01:15:07 Comments and Community Engagement01:21:39 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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    1 hr and 23 mins
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