| The economy is bad but that doesn't mean you | | | | eBay success and that $2000 "bonus". |
| cannot have a GREEN Christmas selling on eBay! | | | | But how do you find these products? What if you |
| Well, October is here and that brings some good | | | | don't have money to invest in these products upfront? |
| news. Not only are we in the fun season with | | | | To find products you need to have a source. This can |
| Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all right around | | | | be a wholesaler, dropshipper, or your garage full of old |
| the corner... We are in the sales season! | | | | junk. However, if you want to really succeed during the |
| Did you know that most retailers will make 55% of | | | | holidays on eBay then it is best to have a source that |
| their profit for the entire year between Thanksgiving | | | | can provide you with a diverse range of products. |
| & Christmas? | | | | And, most importantly, an unbeatable price. If you can |
| It's true. Even retail giants drool over holiday profits. But | | | | afford to buy products upfront then I strongly |
| this year, maybe you should try a slice of the profit pie. | | | | recommend a product sourcing service like the North |
| After all, if you're ever going to get started selling on | | | | American Wholesale Co-Op Assocation. |
| eBay there is no better time than the holiday season. | | | | If you cannot afford to buy products upfront and really |
| Selling on eBay is not easy in general, but from now | | | | do not want to take any chances -- risk getting stuck |
| through Dec 22 is the easiest time to be successful on | | | | with products you can't sell -- then the obvious choice |
| eBay. Any smart eBay seller will find themselves with | | | | would be dropshipping. However, if you have read any |
| at least an extra $2000 in their pocket once 2009 rolls | | | | of my past articles you will know that I am avidly |
| onto the calendar. And, to be a smart eBay seller | | | | against dropshipping as I do not feel there is any room |
| what you really need to be is a smart buyer... | | | | for profit. |
| Being a smart buyer means you will have the right | | | | What I do recommend is always to first look in your |
| products to sell on eBay during the Christmas rush. | | | | home. One person's junk is another person's treasure. |
| Toys, electronics, jewelry... Any gift items can and will | | | | You might have some items that are just taking up |
| sell well. If you can get any of these items at a | | | | space in your home but could turn into cash on eBay. |
| substantial discount then you can resell them on eBay | | | | So, look around! |
| for big profits. | | | | I would also suggest you read the Better Sources |
| Also, every year there are some must-have items. | | | | guide at The website will teach you why dropshipping |
| Since retail outlets are usually sold out of these items | | | | is not advised for eBay sales and the guide will teach |
| they will often sell for more on eBay than they do in | | | | you how to buy all kinds of products without any risk |
| stores. Past examples of these products would | | | | or upfront investment... Without using dropshipping! |
| include: Tickle Me Elmo, Nintendo Wii, Furby, Xbox 360, | | | | So, don't get caught-up in the economic blues. Make a |
| Dora Play House, and many others. | | | | commitment to yourself to make an extra $500 - |
| So, the trick as an eBay seller is to get your hands on | | | | $2000 this holiday season selling on eBay. Because, |
| cheap products or must-have products. Once you | | | | hey, even santa could use a little extra green! |
| have access to these, you will be able to ensure your | | | | |