Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
The What Sold Podcast - Episode 69 - Rusty Done Got Scammed Or You Just Can't Win Them All
In this episode of the What Sold Podcast, hosts Matt and Brandon discuss their recent bout with illness and the challenges it posed, causing a delay in the show. Matt shares his grueling experience of dealing with multiple health issues, including the flu. The conversation then shifts to the difficult scenarios faced by online sellers, particularly on eBay, including a recent scam where Matt was defrauded of $1,500 worth of sterling silver jewelry. He outlines the lack of support from eBay for sellers and the tactics buyers can use to exploit the system. The episode concludes with a discussion of interesting items Matt successfully sold this week, despite his struggles, such as vintage ink pens and collectible bottles.
00:00 Introduction and Health Update
02:06 Matt's Series of Unfortunate Events
07:33 The Challenges of Being a Seller on eBay
09:06 eBay's Policies and Seller Struggles
18:17 Scams and Lack of Seller Protection
22:49 Navigating eBay's Trust Issues
24:25 Dealing with Difficult Buyers
28:31 The Impact of Online Anonymity
31:10 Lessons from Selling High-Value Items
35:09 Profitable Finds and Sales
43:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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