Things You'll Need:
- Computer, digital camera, internet access
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Step 1
Take an inventory of items around your house that you would like to sell. For unique items, you will want to take a picture so your item is more likely to sell. You also want to research where you might get the most money for the items you sell, taking into account listing fees and closing fees.
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Step 2
Upload pictures from your camera to your computer. Some computers might just let you plug in your memory card for faster upload, while others you will need a USB cord to attach the camera to the computer. It's best to find where all your pictures of items for sale are by creating a special folder, entitled Auctions or Items for Sale.
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Step 3
Log onto websites and post items. For DVDs, CDs, video games, and books, the best avenue to sell them is through www.half.com or www.amazon.com. This is because there is no cost to list your items. Traffic flow through Amazon is usually greater and you can usually make a bit more per item over Half.com. If you think you will sell more than 30 items a month, join Amazon as a preferred seller- this way you pay $30 a month to list versus having Amazon take .99 per item you sell. Amazon is a great avenue to sell virtually everything you own, from board games to electronics. Check into your seller account to manage your prices often so you can be sure you will have the best price and be able to sell your items quickly.
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Step 4
For other items you would like to sell individually, great websites are www.ebay.com and www.craigslist.org. Craigslist is free to post and sell items online so I prefer to go this route-you put a fixed price you would like for the item versus an online auction at Ebay. You might be able to get more money for your item on Ebay, though you will have to pay an insertion fee, and final value fee. You get one free picture upload with Ebay, and can put additional pictures on for additional fees as well.
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Step 5
Finally if you would prefer to sell a group of items and are looking for a particular group that you feel will benefit from this, join Yahoo! online newsgroups. I have found that a great place to sell used children's clothing and toys are through online newsgroups that are centered around children. This is also a great place to find someone to donate items to that are truly in need, and it gets rid of that extra clutter around your house.
Comments
sullysee said
on 10/2/2009 Thanks for all of your selling items online ideas. I've had profitable success with ebay for many years, but have other thingn like groups of items that would do better, elsewhere. 5*
foxygirl34 said
on 9/30/2009 hi im new on here i got pictures of the old stuff i got here thank you.
shenandoah said
on 8/23/2009 Good advice on how to sell on-line. I have only used ebaY and want to jump ship, the fees are so high! 5*
edieness said
on 8/10/2009 Great tips on How to Sell Items Online.
mymukki said
on 8/2/2009 God advice, I never thought to sell my books online, which is crazy since I have bought used books on Amazon, I just assumed they were stores. 5*