How to make money on Ebay

Earn extra spending money by taking advantage of Ebay and the vast customer base it provides!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Spare time
• Digital Camera
• Some creative writing skills
• An eye for deals

1. There are several ways to make money using Ebay. The way most people break into Ebay is by searching around their home for items they may no longer use or need. Check in the attic, basement, or out in the garage for antiques or unused items that others might find valuable. Even if you can't think of a use for something, there's a good chance someone out there in "Ebay Land" will.

2. If you are creative you might want to make crafts and sell them on Ebay. There are tons of Ebayers who love homemade items. Hand sewn, crocheted, knitted, quilted, or just put together items seldom go over looked.

3. As you become familiar with Ebay and learn your way around the online auction site, you may want to begin searching for product to sell. Rummage sales, estate sales, auctions, and local thrift stores are warehouses of potential Ebay profit. I often pick up out of season childrens clothes that are on clearance and then put them on Ebay. After all, it is always warmer or colder somewhere around the globe. Pay close attention to antique items.

4. This is one of the funnest ways to make money on Ebay. Hit the after holiday sales. You can stock up on Christmas, Valentines, Easter, Holloween, and other specific merchandise a few days to a week after the holdiay at substantial savings. Hang on to the merchandise and then resell on Ebay a month before the holiday arrives in the upcoming year. Drug stores such as Walgreens usually have deep discounts after holidays, because of the limited stock space. You can load up on brand new halloween costumes, christmas decorations, toys, etc. at up to 75% or 90% off retail. You can very easily double your investment using this method.

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6. Another way to make cash with Ebay, once you become an enthusiast, is to sell other people's items for a percentage of the sale price. You sell an antique vase for a neighbor and it sells for $50.00 minus your Ebay fees and postage. You charge your neighbor 20% commission and you've made yourself $10.00 just for listing it with your creative writing skills.

Tips & Warnings

• Pictures are an important selling tool on Ebay. If the buyer can't see an image of your item, chances are they aren't even going to read your description. Be sure to use correct lighting for the item you are photographing. The better the picture, the better the chance your bids will increase.
• I can not emphasize enough the benefit of creative writing skills. With the proper skills you can make your listing and descriptions stand out. This is especially important when there are several sellers with identical items for sale.
• Offering a return policy can increase your potential customer base, but may cause you hassle if you aren't careful.
• Investigate prices of items online and through Ebay before investing a great deal of money. There's no point in buying 200 electronic devices that are discounted 50% if they will be obsolete when it comes time to list them.
• Always be as honest as you can when describing your items. There's nothing worse than a dissatisfied customer. They can cause you massive headaches.
• Never sell to someone who offers to buy your item privately after the auction has ended. There are a dreadful amount of scammers out there.

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[nivia]

on 8/30/2008 i am sorry, but i still not believing one can make money on ebay.
I keep reading and reading about it and feel that i will not be doing good deal.
I have got a fully loaded suitcase of beautiful and designe label clothes stock on the garage, and not not know how to do it.
any one to help me please.

[texaspeach63]

on 8/24/2008 Great Article thanks for the tips!

[MissMia07404]

on 1/24/2008 I have never really understood ebay all that well, but know I at least have an idea. Thanks

[Diablo2]

on 1/18/2008 You know, judging from your articles I can tell you have accomplished great things, and are a great entrepreneur. Thank you VERY VERY much for this.