| Once you have decided what items you are going to | | | | but a reliable place to buy things over and over again, |
| sell on eBay, you are stuck with an obvious problem. | | | | to keep your business going. Here are some places to |
| You need to figure out how to acquire these items, | | | | find items to sell on eBay. |
| also known as sourcing. But if you know where to | | | | Flea Markets: Flea markets are essentially eBay items, |
| look, and you have enough persistence, you'll be able | | | | but at lower prices. The seller tends to have several |
| to find the products that you are looking for just about | | | | (often several dozen) of the same item, and is paying |
| anywhere. | | | | a price for the space. So they are willing to sell you the |
| The easiest place to start is around your house, and | | | | item for cheap enough for you to resell for a profit, |
| around your neighborhood. In fact, most eBay sellers | | | | and even better if you are willing to buy more than |
| start out this way. They find stuff lying around their | | | | one. |
| house that they don't need or want any more. If you | | | | Yard or Garage Sales: These are the places to get |
| put these things on eBay, you are almost certain to | | | | great deals. You can often find books and clothes for |
| generate more money - for less work - than you | | | | $1, or other things that will definitely sell for a fraction of |
| would get if you tried selling these things in yard or tag | | | | what you can resell them for. Each yard sale is |
| sale. You also have the luxury of not having to spend | | | | different, though, so you need to look hard at every |
| anything to source these items, and you can probably | | | | one, because you'll never know where your next deal |
| treat all the money you get as profit - or at least as | | | | is going to come from. |
| found money. | | | | Estate Sales: estate sales are hard. Normally there are |
| After you're done with your own stuff, you can tell | | | | lots of buyers, and bargains are harder to find. |
| your friends and family that you are looking for items | | | | However, this is the place to get higher end items, or |
| to sell on eBay. You may find that they are willing to | | | | items that could potentially have a much higher markup. |
| give you items for free, or for a small percentage, just | | | | You need to know what you are buying, and |
| to let you do the work. There are two great reasons | | | | understand scarcity and condition, so that you know |
| to do this, even if you don't plan on making it your | | | | what you are getting into. |
| long-term strategy. First, it will help build your eBay | | | | Finally, retail stores: Many retail stores will have huge |
| credibility, and help improve your feedback score. | | | | sales, as much as 80% off. Usually you'll have more |
| Second, it will give you some start up funds for when | | | | luck with local stores, than you will with chain stores. |
| you run out of stuff, and need to go out and get more. | | | | But often, stores will try to move inventory, and price it |
| But, if you aren't interested in selling your own items, or | | | | at blowout prices. Sometimes, stores will have top |
| when you run out of stuff, you're going to need to find | | | | level items for sale at a fraction of the possible price. |
| where to find items to sell on eBay. You need a place | | | | That is a good time to stock up. |
| to get items for a fantastic bargain, and not just once, | | | | |