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How to Sell On Ebay Without Losing Money

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Sell On Ebay Without Losing Money
Sell On Ebay Without Losing Money

Ebay is a great way to make money online but if you dont have anything to sell it can be a hassle to get started. Here are some ways you can get stuff to sell on ebay without worrying about losing money.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Walmart lets you return items within a certain amount of days. You can do this with clearance items as well. Go scope out the clearance rack and make a purchase. Post it on ebay. If it doesn't sell then take it back to Walmart with your reciept and get your money back.

  2. Step 2

    Go to thrift shops, libraries, and garage sales and look for free item bins.

  3. Step 3

    Go to the thrift shop and buy items that you can use for yourself. PLAN TO SELL THEM ON EBAY. If they don't sell you can keep them for yourself.

  4. Step 4

    go online and look for free samples. Put items that are alike together and sell them as a lot on ebay. Put them in a basket and sell them as a gift.

    Walmart.com offers free samples. Just go to the search bar and type in free. Click on free samples and have them shipped to you.

  5. Step 5

    Look for free items in local classifieds. During the summer months you can usually find free stuff from people that have left over yardsale items.

  6. Step 6

    Go online and do surveys for gift cards. Sell the gift cards online at ebay.

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mhnq3 said

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on 8/14/2009 These are good tips. I have been thinking of selling on EBAY since I always shop ebay. This is a big help.

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on 8/10/2009 Thanks for the interesting information.

nunpuns said

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on 8/3/2009 Great tips on how to sell on ebay. 5*

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on 8/3/2009 i actually tried changing it it but my computer was being stubborn and then i forgot about it. i had a hard time writing on ehow for a couple days none of my stuff was taking. You still have to pay listings fees but they arent alot as compared to being out the listing fees and the product itself. These are tips for self starters that need products but cant afford bulk or to lose a bunch of money.

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on 8/3/2009 "If it doesn't sell then take it back to ebay"...
some editing is in order, I think you meant Walmart.
I detect lack of business ethics and if it don't sell you still have to pay listing fees! Good grief

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