Like many others, I decided to have a go at selling on ebay but I was faced with that dreadful question. In order to make a profit, what shall I sell on Ebay? After hours and hours of research on the internet and some valuable advice from some very successful ebay sellers, I will pass my knowledge on to you.
What shall I sell?Well, pretty much every ebay seller I have spoken to has given me the same answer to that question, sell something that you know about or something your are passionate about. Example: If you are a Mechanic thenTools or used vehicle parts might be a good place to start. Or maybe you had a hobby or passion about something as a child, for instance, if you collected old coins or you had a passion about music. Any area or subject of which you have a good knowledge lies a potential product for you to sell.
What if I cant afford to buy items in bulk to sell on?It would be a big risk for a first time ebay seller to buy in bulk from a wholesale company because you might find out that the item you have chosen doesnt sell particularly well on ebay. For Ebayers new to selling a good starting point in my opinion, would be to search for things that you dont need anymore around your house, shed, garage, etc.. Once you have done this and you understand how to list items on ebay, you could ask your neighbours, family and friends if they have any old junk that they want selling on ebay, ( For a commision + ebay fees ) Once you have sold some stuff from around your house you could put the money towards buying a product to resell. *NOTE* You can often get a good idea of weather or notyour item is going to sell by researching it on ebay, seing how much success other ebay sellers are having and how much competition you are going to have. Also, dont forget to compare prices.
Ok, you have got your product(s) to sell.(Tips, tricks and good selling practice.)
*Be a Smart Seller*Lets face it, If your selling Lawn-mowers knowone is gonna be cutting thier grass in the snow! A smart seller learns to think about things a little differently, Learn to read the market! You need to knowWHATS HOT AND WHATSNOT? Take advantage of special ocasions like christmas and easter but order your stock well in advance. If you can keep up with the consumers fast changing requirements and demands, then your well on your way to becoming a successful ebay seller.
*Feedback*Feedback on ebay is very important. The higher your feedback score is thenmore potential buyers will know that you area trustworthy and compatent seller.You can maintain a good reputation bymaintaining 100% positive feedback ( or as close to 100% as possible )which is acheivedby providing a quality product which is quickly dispatched and by offering a return policy. It is also good practice to offer good after sales support.
*Increase your visibility*When listing items on ebay choose your item title very carefully, Remember that the ebay search box gets its results from the item titles. Consider signing up for an ebay shop, you get your own url and you can use this to drive more traffic to your shop by advertising elsewhere. You can also use promotional flyers and your customers can sign up for a monthly news letter.
*Ebay Fees*If your buying items to resell or if you are selling items in large quantities then you need to know the ebay fees like the back of your hand, ebay fees. Make sure that you are still making enough money on your chosen product.
*Postage and Packaging*Calculate your postage and packaging costs as accurately as possible, packaging suppliesare easily available on ebay. Always dispatch your items as quickly as possible to keep your customers happy.
*Ebay Tools*You can find some useful tools here at Seller Tools Finder. Consider using Turbolister forquicker listing of items, alsoconsider using seller manager Pro formore efficient selling. Alsovisit the ebayDiscussion Boardsfrom time to time as well as Reviews and GuidesThere is some top quality free advice available from some very experienced ebayers. Its priceless.
* A few last words * You may find yourself in a situation where you are subject to Spoof emails, Non paying buyers or various other criminal threats or cons. If you do then you can get advice on all of these subjects from the Ebay help centre.Remember to be polite and comunicate with your customers in the best way possible, Dont work to hard, you need to enjoy your self. design alogo or company name, keep your listings clean, always abide by ebay rules andTryto avoid spelling mistakes.
Thanks for looking, I hope that this guide has been of help to you.
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