| The most common business model on Ebay revolves | | | | didn't realize they were selling an antique vase, you are |
| around buying from either wholesalers or second hand | | | | not likely to realize it either. Do some searches with |
| dealers and then reselling at profit. This is the simple, | | | | commonly misspelled words. Think in terms of |
| straightforward, and almost universal approach. | | | | categories other than the obvious that a seller list a |
| A method many use to enhance this approach and | | | | particular item and surf those categories. Look for |
| add to inventory and bottom line is a sort of Ebay | | | | auctions with poorly worded titles (there will be many, |
| arbitrage. Simple put, it involves buying directly from | | | | many choices). Basically you are looking for auctions |
| other Ebay sellers and then reselling at a profit. Some | | | | with poor wording, wrong categorization, or grossly |
| sellers actually use this technique as their primary | | | | under priced merchandise. Poorly placed auctions will |
| business model, and do quite well with it. | | | | receive little traffic and can often be had for minimum |
| There are millions of people selling on Ebay. While | | | | bids. The only real requirement is the time spent surfing. |
| many are full time professional sellers, a great many | | | | Also look at small lots of items which may contain a |
| others are occasional, or hobby sellers that are | | | | few pieces that far exceed the cost of the entire lot. |
| cleaning out attics or just trying to make a few bucks. | | | | A seller offering a lot of old papers and cards or $10 is |
| As frequent sellers know, it can be difficult at times to | | | | not likely to mention that there are a few rare $85 |
| correctly position an auction in terms of categories and | | | | postcards included in the lot. That is simply because |
| keywords. Mistakes are easily made. Your mission is | | | | they did not know. Look at the pictures and do your |
| to seek out other sellers mistakes and take advantage | | | | homework! |
| of them. | | | | These techniques work, and you will find some great |
| The two things required to make this work are a | | | | bargains. It takes a bit of practice to know where to |
| second Ebay identity (for buying purposes) and some | | | | look, but after awhile you will begin to develop a feel |
| free time. Ebay allows as many ID's as you want. You | | | | for it. And for those who feel it is somehow "wrong" |
| simply need to sign up again under a different email | | | | to take advantage of others mistakes, keep in mind |
| address. Free time, of course, is whenever you can | | | | that Ebay is a business and you are here to make |
| find it. | | | | money. Every opportunity you do not take advantage |
| Start by targeting a few markets which you know | | | | of will be very quickly snatched up by you competition. |
| well. This aspect is very important, since if the seller | | | | Happy treasure hunting! |