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nixy
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Selling stuff on e-bay
I am thinking of selling some stuff on e-bay. Can anyone give me advice on how to get started.
Thanks!
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Posted 10/5/06 10:51 AM  |
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nixy
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
Message edited 10/9/2006 8:36:38 PM.
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| Posted 10/5/06 1:08 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
Sure what Do you want to know?
If you want sell, you may also want to create a Paypal account so you can accept paypal as payment. The money will go right into your bank account or you may have to transfer it from paypal to your account.
I have been selling on ebay for 6 years now...I would be happy to answer any questions for you...
Scott
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| Posted 10/5/06 1:14 PM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
Start with something small and relatively inexpensive. First, search that item being sold by another seller and use their general ideas (cost, general item description, methods of payment, terms, etc). Go to the "sell" page and read the steps one by one. It's not hard, but you have to be aware of what you are doing to cover yourself.
The first thing I listed and sold was a $6k motorcycle - what was I thinking?? But it went perfectly fine!
FM me if you have more questions or once you get something listed and I will look at it for you.
Have fun!
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| Posted 10/5/06 1:46 PM |
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nixy
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
Message edited 10/9/2006 8:34:41 PM.
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mka06
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
not my thread - but i have some stuff i want to sell too and have a ?. how do you price items?
i have several items of new clothing with tags. how do you know what to make the starting bid?
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
If I am not sure of the item and I didnt find any others like it on Ebay, I would start the bidding low, and put a reserve - at a price that you would want for the item....
Paypal takes a percentage if you become verified - Like I am. I also have a paypal debit card - I can buy things from my paypal account....I also use the debit card for paying for shipping
Other ways of getting payment that I would offer sometimes are money order and certified check. I usually only offer Paypal, because you get paid right away, and you dont have to wait a week to get the money order in the mail.
I agree with starting small. I started by selling things I was going to throw out - while cleaning out closets. I had 95 Plastic car models, but instead of throwing them out, I sold all 95 on ebay and made over $350 for built plastic car models - crazy
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CouponKT
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
Posted by mka06
not my thread - but i have some stuff i want to sell too and have a ?. how do you price items?
i have several items of new clothing with tags. how do you know what to make the starting bid?
Best way to price an item is to look up what other people are selling it for. Make sure you are pretty descript when selling the item. The more info you out in the title, the more hits you might get.
Example:
(bad idea) "Black Dress"
(good idea) "GAP Black Satin Cocktail dress size 14 NWT
(NWT = new with tags)
(NWOT = new without tags)
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CouponKT
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
p.s. ALWAYS put a picture of your item. You get one free with your listing which is fine. I don't buy anything that doesn't have a pic.
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| Posted 10/5/06 2:04 PM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Re: Selling stuff on e-bay
Pics are so important
Also try to make your description very detailed - that is important too.
You want yuor auction to Pop out at the person that is looking at it - so they don't go and buy the same item from someone else.
When I first started out, I made sure I had about 10 positive feedback, so it looked like I wasnt an inexperienced ebayer.....
Feedback is very important - and you want it always to be positive....
This is one of my auctions
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