Can you really make money selling in eBay?
Sep.03, 2009 in
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Dazcouz asked:
I just want to know if anyone here has actually made money and a steady income selling items on eBay. I already have a full time job but want to make some money throuh eBay to boost my income and help me save for a holiday. I’ve heard of people saying they buy stuff abroad (China, Japan) and then sell it over here but I’m a bit suspicious. Anyway I want to here some real stories of people who have actually made money selling on eBay
I just want to know if anyone here has actually made money and a steady income selling items on eBay. I already have a full time job but want to make some money throuh eBay to boost my income and help me save for a holiday. I’ve heard of people saying they buy stuff abroad (China, Japan) and then sell it over here but I’m a bit suspicious. Anyway I want to here some real stories of people who have actually made money selling on eBay
Thanks
Oh dear, spammers what a surpise
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September 4th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Hi
A few weeks ago ebay had their first ebay millionaire, he done this by buying and selling accessories, he gave up his job to this full time and employs six staff to help with the distribution.
I hope this has answered you question.
September 5th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
I can’t comment on tradesmen (i.e. those running a business) however it’s quite possible as a private individual ..
Essentially you are selling second-hand goods .. you need to do a bit of research on eBay and find out what’s selling well .. then you source the goods from Charity Shops / Car Boot Sales / School / Church / Club bazaars, fairs & markets etc.
All the best stuff at a Car Boot goes in the hour or so just before/after opening .. if the sellers start setting up at 7am for an 8am opening, you have to be there at 7.30am or earlier .. and the best bargains are to be had in the 30mins just before closing …
Focus on the ‘occasional’ sellers i.e. those who do not turn out week after week, have no real idea what stuff is worth and will want to get rid of everything on the day = if you go every week you will soon spot the ‘traders’ - they know what stuff is worth and won’t be dropping prices much at the end of the day since they can be back with the same stock next week .. so don’t waste your time looking for bargains there …
Talk to the people in the Charity shops & find out when new stuff is coming in - a lot of shops move stuff that’s not selling in one area to another area - it’s often irregular but the staff usually know a day or two in advance .. so drop in daily and chat to them .. after a while they will know the type of goods you are interested in and will start putting stuff aside for you ..
Church and School bazaars are a very good source of cheap stuff .. again, best value as soon as it opens, best bargains just before closing = they are not held that often so they will just want to get rid of everything on the day .. and the stuff is usually donated so they are happy to get whatever you offer ..
Just like any other work, if you don’t spend time and effort you will see little reward ..