So you've decided that you want to get started as a seller
on eBay. There are a few things that you really need to know before you go and
throw yourself in at the deep end.
Out of the things you know enough about, you should then
consider which things you could actually get for a good enough price to resell,
and how suitable they would be for posting. If you can think of something of
that you're knowledgeable about and it's small and light enough for postage to
be relatively cheap, then that's great!
If you're ready to start selling, then the next thing you
need to know is the different auction types, so you can decide which ones you
will use to sell your items. My next post will give you a guide.
First off, you need to know what it is you're going to sell:
what's your speciality? You'll do far better on eBay if you become a great
source for certain kind of products, as people who are interested in those
products will come back to you again and again. You won't get any loyalty or
real reputation if you just sell rubbish at random.
When you think about what to sell, there are a few things to
consider. The most important of these is to always sell what you know. You
might think you're not especially interested in anything, but if you think
about what kind of things you usually buy and which websites you go to most
often, I'm sure you'll discover some kind of interest. If all else fails
mention it to your friends and family: they'll almost certainly say "Oh,
well why don't you sell…", and you'll slap your forehead.
Out of the things you know enough about, you should then
consider which things you could actually get for a good enough price to resell,
and how suitable they would be for posting. If you can think of something of
that you're knowledgeable about and it's small and light enough for postage to
be relatively cheap, then that's great!
Don't worry if you think the thing you're selling is too
obscure - it isn't. There's a market for almost everything on eBay, even things
that wouldn't sell once in a year if you stocked them in a shop. You'll
probably do even better if you fill a niche than if you sell something common.
If you earn enough money, you should be aware that you're
going to have to start paying tax - this won't be done for you. If you decide
to sell on eBay on a full-time basis, you should probably register as a
business.
There are going to be ups and downs when you sell on eBay.
Don't pack it in if something goes a little wrong in your first few sales: the
sellers who are successful on eBay are the ones who enjoy it, and stick at it
whatever happens.
Anyone can sell on eBay, if they believe in themselves - and
if you do decide it's not for you, then the start-up costs are so low that you
won't really have lost anything.
I actually don’t have to write my own descriptions on the
items that I sell on eBay, pictures are also provided for me. I just copy and
paste. Interested? CLICK HERE for the how
to.
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