Things You'll Need:
- Credit card
- Digital camera
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Step 1
Find out what sells. Kids' clothes and baby items are always hot sellers, and so are certain brand-name items. Antiques and discontinued items also sell well. A quick search on eBay will give you an idea of what's popular.
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Step 2
Think about selling items you enjoy collecting, such as baseball cards or figurines. Sell what you know. If you have a knack for antiques, you'll be able to find better deals, answer specific questions, and even tout the item with more enthusiasm.
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Step 3
Start out selling items around the house. There's a section on eBay to help you start your business this way (see Resources below).
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Take a photo of the item you're selling. Items with photos sell much better because the customer can see exactly what she's getting. Writing a great description is also key.
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Step 2
Choose a listing option, either standard or pre-filled. You can enter the UPC or ISBN number for certain products to pre fill item specifics.
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Step 3
Write the item description and history. Give specifics such as origin, rarity, materials, condition, shipping and payment information and your return policy.
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Set a price (lower prices encourage bidding). You can also use Buy-It-Now to sell your item at a set price and close your business listing early.
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Step 2
Use eBay's Picture Services to include a photo in your listing (see Resources below).
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Step 3
Consider charging a flat rate for shipping or providing a shipping calculator so bidders can quickly and easily figure shipping costs. The Shipping calculator in the eBay Shipping Center can help (see Resources).
