Ebay?

Updated on April 07, 2008
E.M. asks from Louisville, KY
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i was just wondering if any of you mommas sell on ebay? how easy is it? has any one made a job out of it? if so what sells well what doesnt? how long have you been doing it? is their much cost on my part?

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K.R.

answers from Youngstown on

Hi E.!
I sell on ebay all the time. Its pretty easy and can make some nice money - if you don't spend it all on ebay!! There are alot of "make money on ebay" companies that drop ship to people and are supposed to make you rich- I think those are a scam and ebay is flooded with that stuff. I find that kids clothes espically brand names (gap, gymboree, old navy) sell really well. I go to the local goodwill, some other thrift stores and yard sales to find clothes that are like new to list and sell. If you are going to buy things to sell you have to really check them out and try not to pay alot for them (my limit is $2 per item) Listing is fairly easy- you just set up an account and it is a step by step thing. you also want to make sure you have a good digital camera and take a good picture of what your selling- that can make all the difference. Thats about all the advice I have- goodluck!!

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C.S.

answers from Boston on

I sell on ebay but dont seem to have the luck these others have because shipping and handling and listing fees eat your profits, I am going to check out the ladies offer on selling with craigslist, but I did find a great legitimate business in place to do at home. www.momstakeaction.com it allows me to earn a great income while spending time with my family, and now a days who can afford to spend money on gas to go back and forth to work. I dont know how people do it now a days, if this is something you would like to do just go to my website and leave your info I will get back to you asap
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B.T.

answers from Cincinnati on

I don't sell on ebay but my husband used to and my cousin currently does. The key is to offer unique items that are not currently flooding ebay. Also, don't offer positive feedback for buyers until you recieved it from them first. Competitors forced my husband out of ebay through negative feedback ratings and ebay did nothing about it. He was selling new products that others were also selling and that allowed for a competition that was very competitive.
My cousin, on the other hand, is doing very well because she has used her love of shopping to provide her with products for selling. She frequents the estate sales, yard sales, and such to find those hidden treasures that everyone has and don't know it. She buys cheap and sells high.

Hope this helps and good luck!
B.

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K.H.

answers from Toledo on

I sell on ebay all the time. I sell crafts that I am trying to get rid of. They sold really well. The summer time they sold better than now. You never know if your item is going be hot this month or the next. Sometimes you have to jump out there and see. If you get a good following then that is repeat business and they tell other people. I look at want it now and try to find someone who is looking for what i sell and tell them about it.

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S.M.

answers from Cincinnati on

I sell on ebay all the time! Actually I buy more than I sell!! Ha Ha. I love it, it is fun and dosen't cost a whole lot. I mainly sell childrens clothes but I have sold my own as well. Name brands sell well. I usually sell my childrens clothing in bulk and that sells better than trying to list each item seperately. There is a small fee to list stuff but it is only a couple of bucks. It helps if you have a digital camera to take a picture of what you are selling.
Signing up for ebay dosen't cost anything. If you have any questions you can email me whenever you want! Just respond back to me on here or you can email me. ____@____.com

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A.B.

answers from Owensboro on

Hi E.,

Several years ago I sold things on ebay. It didn't really cost a whole lot and my items brought in a fair amount of money. I did not get rich but I had a few extra dollars for use on ebay or other online vendors. It's really easy now because you can print your postage at home and have the mailman pick it up. No more trips to the post officed necessary. :)

Since It's been a couple years I am not exactly sure what is selling well right now. I sold brand name baby clothes, plus size brand name and some collectible type things.

I have considered doing it again but Laziness gets the better of me and I end up just donating now. *laughs*

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E.

answers from Columbus on

Hi E.,
I tried selling on ebay, but it didn't go over well. Now I sell on www.craigslist.org This is for locals, the buyer pays in cash and comes to pick up the item(s). You can meet someplace other than your home too, if you'd prefer.

E.

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