| Are you looking to make some extra money? You | | | | the item, and the company that has the item ships the |
| may have considered selling items on eBay. If you are | | | | product for you. Instead of making all of the profit on |
| thinking of putting up some items on eBay, try doing | | | | the item, you get a sales commission. |
| some research first. It will pay off. Here are some tips | | | | You might also establish a home consignment |
| to help. | | | | business. You can sell items from individuals on eBay |
| First, search locally for products to sell. Craigslist is a | | | | for them. Many people aren't web-savvy and don't |
| great option for that. You can also look at your local | | | | want to take the time to learn to navigate eBay. If you |
| papers and check want ads for items that you can | | | | do it for them for a flat fee or a percentage of the |
| purchase and then sell on eBay. If you do this, you can | | | | selling price, this is a nice business. You and the |
| avoid paying shipping fees to get your stock to you. | | | | individual need to agree on your cut ahead of time and |
| If you want to specialize in a type of product, consider | | | | in writing. |
| running a classified ad. Take out an ad in the paper | | | | TOP TIP: Don't assume what the value of an item is |
| that specifies what products you buy (to resell). | | | | likely to be. If you are intending to resell the item on |
| Examples of items that do well on eBay include old | | | | eBay, remember it is only worth what someone will |
| toys, old magazines, vintage cameras and so on. | | | | buy it for. Check recently completed listings on similar |
| It's best if you have a niche, or specialty. You don't | | | | items to gauge value. |
| want to sell a little bit of everything. Instead, focus your | | | | Be careful when you buy in bulk intending to resell. If |
| efforts and get to know suppliers. You may be able to | | | | you do this, it generally pays to run a test auction first. |
| establish what is called a "drop ship" relationship with a | | | | Check to see what type of final bid you can expect |
| supplier that has excess inventory (or that just isn't on | | | | for an item before you purchase a bunch of this same |
| eBay yet). | | | | item! You don't want to be stuck with a huge lot of |
| What is a drop ship relationship? This is simple, you sell | | | | stuff that sells for less than you paid. |