| Ever since launching in 1995, eBay has quickly become | | | | eBay business? Do a little research and figure out if |
| one of the world's largest marketplaces, with $2 billion | | | | your location could provide you with a really profitable |
| in annual sales. Why not get a piece of that pie for | | | | niche. Once you have a few items in hand, you are |
| yourself? Starting an eBay business can be rewarding | | | | ready to begin. |
| and financially freeing. | | | | Step 2: Register as a Seller |
| It sounds like a good idea but what could you possibly | | | | Registering as a seller on eBay could require a name, |
| sell? No matter what you have heard, eBay is not just | | | | address, e-mail and phone number on top of a credit |
| for strange artifacts or novelty items. Merchants on | | | | card number and checking account information. This is |
| eBay sell anything from clothing to accessories to | | | | all necessary information in order to ensure a safe |
| household items. Thousands of regular folks are | | | | experience for both buyers and sellers on eBay.eBay |
| making big bucks while being able to stay home and | | | | business are also considered retail businesses. This |
| watch the kids. What exactly are "big bucks?" Many | | | | means that you need to also register your business |
| Power Sellers on eBay are taking in around $500,000 | | | | with federal, state and local tax authorities. Do a little |
| in sales annually! Getting started can be the hardest | | | | reading and find out if forming a corporation or LLC |
| part of any fresh step towards success but a website | | | | could be a good way for you to protect yourself in the |
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| advice from people who have become successful | | | | Finally, set up a PayPal account in order to make |
| while working from home. | | | | money transactions simple and smooth. PayPal is now |
| If you think that an eBay business could be just the | | | | required by eBay and is the only form of payment |
| right way for you to have a flexible work schedule | | | | transaction now allowed. It offers protection for both |
| while providing for your family, here are some EASY | | | | you and your buyers. |
| steps to help you get started: | | | | Step 3: Learn How eBay Works |
| Step 1: Decide What You Want to Sell | | | | The best way to learn about eBay is to search items |
| Many top rated sellers on eBay sell everything from | | | | you are interested in buying and "watch" them. |
| accessories to household appliances. However, sellers | | | | Watching these items allows you to place them in your |
| can also have a specific niche that they provide | | | | favorites and keep an eye on how they are doing day |
| supplies for. When deciding what you want to sell, | | | | to day, minute by minute. Without actually placing bids, |
| begin by thinking about what items you may be able to | | | | watch and take notes on the kinds of bidding patterns |
| get your hands on quickly and easily. Maybe you have | | | | different types of products can display. For example, |
| tons of things at home that you never use. Think about | | | | some items tend to stay very low until the last few |
| it. Do you use that handbag you bought last year? | | | | minutes of the auction while other items start big and |
| What about those clothes the kids have outgrown? Is | | | | stay big. Other items can also stay bid-free for days |
| that expensive juicer sitting in a cupboard somewhere | | | | until the right buyer sees them. Figure out which types |
| collecting dust? These items may or may not still have | | | | of items you want to sell. |
| the tags on. eBay is a marketplace for new, used and | | | | You can set your auction for 3, 5 or 7 days or even |
| even well-used products. If you don't need it, why not | | | | register your items under a "Buy It Now" option. You |
| turn it into cash? | | | | can also set a reserve price to protect yourself in |
| Do some research on eBay and find out if the things | | | | case there are very few bids. |
| you want to sell are available by other sellers or | | | | The word choices you use to describe your items |
| already making profits. This can also help you learn | | | | should also be very detailed and accurate. Think about |
| how to price your items in order to make them | | | | providing more than one picture to show any |
| appealing to a large number of buyers. Remember | | | | damaged areas and the general condition of each |
| that eBay works on a bidding system, the more | | | | item. Also provide detailed information about shipping |
| buyers that are interested in your products the more | | | | fees and costs and any return policies you may want |
| profit you can make. | | | | to ensure. |
| Once you have made some profit from your sales on | | | | As your business grows, you may want to consider |
| eBay, you can start thinking about the items you may | | | | software that makes this process more efficient but |
| really want to sell. Investing some money into a niche | | | | for starters, do it yourself or consider getting your kids |
| you may want to supply for could prove very | | | | to help out. |
| beneficial. Maybe you love crafting with glass or | | | | Seller Fees: |
| beads? Do you have lots of school supplies for kid or | | | | Sellers pay a listing fee to post items and a final value |
| friends with loads of baby stuff and nowhere to put it? | | | | fee which is a percentage of the sales price when |
| Think about items you have access to that others | | | | they actually sell. These are usually reasonable. |
| may not. Remember that eBay is worldwide and | | | | Finally, keep in mind that the most important things |
| buyers could be looking for things that may be easy | | | | when it comes to selling on eBay is good customer |
| for you to get but difficult for many others. Is your | | | | service and fast shipping. Just these two points will |
| area known for a specific item? Do you live on or | | | | build you a loyal customer base who keeps coming |
| near a military base and are interesting in starting an | | | | back for more. Good luck! |