I see A LOT of you mentioning sales on eBay. I have sold things occasionally that have done well, but it's just been stuff we've had around the house. When I read your blogs, it seems that you do this on a regular basis.
I'm curious what you're selling, where you get it to resell, etc. Does anyone mind sharing this information with me?
What do you sell on eBay?
September 30th, 2008 at 05:49 pm
September 30th, 2008 at 06:08 pm 1222798139
The thing with eBay is to not get discouraged by how little value and item generates- just keep steady selling.
And using dropshipping, or buying then selling for a profit is pretty much a dead end. Everyone used those methods and the market flooded with all the same items over and over again listed. Plus it is hard to compete with China, who sells the same items that dropshippers advertise.
One tip besides going to garage sales (which I think is a bit of a dead end too- everyone sells their decent junk on ebay and saves unsellable stuff for the garage sale) is to check out outlet stores or clearance racks at name brand stores. If you can get an Abercrombie tank top for $6- you could likely sell it for $12 to some southern state resident that does not have their summer stuff clearanced yet in the malls.
September 30th, 2008 at 06:10 pm 1222798257
September 30th, 2008 at 06:18 pm 1222798680
He picks them up on Craigslist (generally bundles of systems with lots of games and peripherals) and at garage sales.
I generally sell old items that I know are profitable. E.g. baby items that are gently used but not too bulky to ship.
But yeah, my spouse has just started this to make some side money. We find it to be a pretty easy income stream.
My personal best sale was a particular baby sling I wanted and I Could not find used under full price ($80!!!). So I bought it new for a trip, and promptly sold it on ebay for the same price, after the trip. I think that was my first ebay sale.
I also sold all of my MLM jewelry and supplies for over $100 this year, when I was pushed out of the MLM. Much more than I think I could have gotten otherwise.
I am mostly too lazy to sell anything that isn't small and I don't think I will get a lot of cash for it.
September 30th, 2008 at 06:19 pm 1222798783
He picks them up on Craigslist (generally bundles of systems with lots of games and peripherals) and at garage sales.
I generally sell old items that I know are profitable. E.g. baby items that are gently used but not too bulky to ship.
But yeah, my spouse has just started this to make some side money. We find it to be a pretty easy income stream.
My personal best sale was a particular baby sling I wanted and I Could not find used under full price ($80!!!). So I bought it new for a trip, and promptly sold it on ebay for the same price, after the trip. I think that was my first ebay sale.
I also sold all of my MLM jewelry and supplies for over $100 this year, when I was pushed out of the MLM. Much more than I think I could have gotten otherwise.
I am mostly too lazy to sell anything that isn't small and I don't think I will get a lot of cash for it. I've experimented a bit and it can be really hit or miss sometimes!
September 30th, 2008 at 08:50 pm 1222807825
I don't go out looking for things to buy to resell. If someone offers me something for free, I'll take if I know I could resell it. I research everything before I list it. It has to be selling and selling a decent prices before I take the time to list.
I once sold box tops for education on ebay. I also sold unused but opened razor blades...my DH bought the wrong kind and didn't admit it to me until months later. Good luck...just look around and you will find things to sell.
September 30th, 2008 at 09:39 pm 1222810762
Thanks!
October 1st, 2008 at 12:30 am 1222821054
Seriously, I haven't been active on ebay recently, but I've sold anything and everything from collectibles (both new and old) to yard sale purchases to my daughter's old toys and clothes to no longer needed computer equipment to gift cards we didn't want.
I agree with gamecock about outlet stores and clearance racks. Especially after the Christmas season, you can often pick up good quality stuff for 75-90% off original price. I used to hit the Hallmark stores and buy the limited edition ornaments for 75% off and hold them until the following fall to resell them. I also used to buy a ton of stuff at the Lenox outlet, where items often sold for as little as 10-15% of original price. An item that retailed for $150 might have been $25 at the outlet. I could resell it for $50 on ebay, double my money and the buyer still saved $100 over retail so it was good for both of us.
October 1st, 2008 at 05:05 am 1222837524
October 1st, 2008 at 01:13 pm 1222866838
It is at the top right hand corner of the screen "community" next to "my ebay" icon. If you are not sure of the items value, or you come across something you just don't know enough about to list...those people know the answer.
October 1st, 2008 at 01:33 pm 1222868004
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