| Arbitrage, in its simplest form, is to "Buy Low and | | | | know what to do next. A chronological step-by-step |
| (re)sell High". | | | | education from start to finish is what's required to turn |
| One of the biggest hassles of selling on ebay is | | | | anyone familiar with the ebay basics into a |
| product sourcing. Finding a constant supply of profitable | | | | knowledgeable and prolific arbitrageur, in a rather short |
| items to sell on ebay has to be one of the most talked | | | | period of time. |
| about challenges most sellers have to deal with - ask | | | | Arbitrage is best achieved though bid sniping and is the |
| any of them, or just read about anything that's been | | | | most recommended way to bid in order to guarantee |
| written about selling on ebay. Being skilled and prolific at | | | | a win. Among other reasons, sniping is bidding on an |
| ebay Arbitrage alleviates this problem - Permanently. | | | | auction within the last few seconds of it's close with |
| Not only does the 'lack of supply' problem disappear | | | | the goal of beating other bidders to the punch before |
| but substantial income can also be made this way. In | | | | the auction closes. Many free and low cost 3rd party |
| addition, it's a rather enjoyable endeavor! | | | | services are available to automate sniping so additional |
| Arbitrage aside, below is a brief review of some | | | | auctions can be found and targeted without having to |
| typical ways (and associated problems) of acquiring | | | | babysit existing ones. |
| inventory while moving up the ebay volume ladder: | | | | Through knowledge and practice, instincts become |
| Items around the house - This is a great way to get | | | | sharper and more accurate, and better deals are |
| started and learn about selling through ebay as one | | | | spotted more often with higher profit potential. This |
| goes, but supply eventually runs dry. | | | | comes without even having to be an expert in any |
| Garage sales - Finding the right items that will sell for | | | | particular item category . |
| enough money is a skill in itself. It can be very time | | | | What becomes an addicting and exciting treasure hunt |
| consuming, and not reliable for a steady flow of goods. | | | | eventually causes one to reluctantly force themselves |
| Garage sales should not be ignored as a supplement | | | | away from ebay and the dread of missing out on |
| though - great finds can sometimes be found nowhere | | | | more great finds! Inventory starts growing faster than |
| else as easily. | | | | it can be resold and shipped back out - dry spells are |
| Dropshipping - A great concept but certain hurdles | | | | history. It's easy to see that Arbitrage can easily |
| include low profit margins, handling fees, supplier | | | | become a full time occupation. |
| reliability, and heavy competition. | | | | Most of the original work, like packing, is already done. |
| Liquidation/Surplus - Some hefty profit potential exists | | | | In fact, there's really no obligation to have to leave to |
| here but so do some unwelcome obstacles such as | | | | go anywhere. Most shippers provide supplies and the |
| logistics, storage, inventory control, shipping, manifests, | | | | means to produce and print labels. In addition, |
| disposal, repairs, etc. | | | | packages sold are picked up at the same time sniped |
| A large number of ebay sellers swear by these | | | | arbitrages arrive. |
| methods and do very well, especially if they are in | | | | Many established authors of ebay manuals, tutorials, |
| positions to easily take advantage of them. For the | | | | and newsletters refer to Arbitrage in several forms |
| majority of others who are in a state of supply | | | | within portions of their work. To date, a dedicated |
| acquisition flux, Arbitrage is the solution. | | | | guide strictly focusing on ebay Arbitrage itself has |
| A prolific arbitrageur can find auctions that have many | | | | been missing. As a result, the author of "eBay |
| characteristics which prevent them from being bid on | | | | Arbitrage - The Complete Guide to Flipping" has taken |
| by others. By purchasing these items and then | | | | experience and practice to put together as much |
| re-selling them the proper way, there exists a | | | | material as possible - in one book - about ebay |
| significant difference between initial purchase price and | | | | Arbitrage alone. |
| the eventual resale price. | | | | How else can one work at their own pace, answer to |
| Many people have already tried ebay Arbitrage by | | | | nobody, and have complete control over what's going |
| guessing, misspellings, misplacements, or random, | | | | to be sold, how much it cost, and how much profit can |
| aimless searches but simply get lost in all the | | | | be made? |
| thousands of listings or just got too overwhelmed to | | | | Copyright © 2006 Don Hoppe Jr. |