[Help] Is anyone here making a living on Ebay?

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sans-sans — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:14:22 +0100

Reply from katkit

katkit — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:20:40 +0100

I am trying hard but not really making a living just a small amount of extra money, I think you need a big sum to lay out in the first place to get the business off the ground and perhaps then you could make a living..
Good luck

Reply from Monoxide

Monoxide — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:49:22 +0100

My friends mom goes to the goodwill buys all kinds of cloths and old stuff then sales it for a big profit on ebay.

Reply from sans-sans

sans-sans — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:48:03 +0100

[quote cutepixy]i think that i should try the ebay selling bizz. well i am going on there like know and if i make it to become filthy rich. i’ll give you 25% of my commition for putting the idea in my head.[/quote]

you’re too cute. i’ll be looking for the first check in the mail.

Reply from cutepixy

cutepixy — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:22:16 +0100

i think that i should try the ebay selling bizz. well i am going on there like know and if i make it to become filthy rich. i’ll give you 25% of my commition for putting the idea in my head.

Reply from spiratec9

spiratec9 — Sun, 04 May 2008 07:37:04 +0100

excellent input jerseygirl .
I have a friend which sold vintage video games at about $3000 per month.
It has dried up now .But while it lasted it was great.He bought from
anywhere he could get them.Buy&Sell papers ,thrift stores etc.

Reply from webjeff200

webjeff200 — Sun, 04 May 2008 06:58:18 +0100

You have to sell things which no else is selling which is hard. So start by selling thing aroung you house you no longer need.

Reply from sans-sans

sans-sans — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:08:34 +0100

Wow, jerseygirl, that was great advice. I appreciate it.

Reply from jerseygirl

jerseygirl — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:55:04 +0100

I’ve been an ebay powerseller for a little over 2 years. I was a nurse for 10 years and hurt my back. While home I decided to try the ebay thing and was practically computer illiterate at the time.I started with a “gucci” purse in my closet that I had since college and was afraid of an “auction” so sold it as “buy it now” for $249. It sold within 2 hours after being posted. Little did I know they were going for over $1000 because it was a classic! my mistake.never researched on ebay. Well after that I was hooked and started selling everything in my house I didn’t need. Even my clothes. Money became a little tight being out of work so I even sold some sentimental things I now regret! I wasn’t able to go back to work for 6 weeks so I had time on my hands. I started at gargage sales, flea markets and attended my first auction alone. It was scary. Everyone knew what they were doing there but me. I ******* even understand the auctioneer! I bought 4 pieces of “lladro” at this auction for $12 and sold them for over $300.Always research your item first before listing. It will be there for sure. You’ll be surprised no matter what is it. I became addicted and to make a long story short, never went back to work. I now sell childrens clothes who I buy from a distributor and resale on ebay. thats the only way to keep the income flowing. Eventually the other way I always ran out of stuff until I bought again and resold. (Tried selling for friends but that became old quick). the money was good but there was always lapses in income. I tried buying wholesale products from other ebay sellers but it wasn’t really wholesale. They sell retail and I became stuck with this crap unable to sell and lost money over and over. The only way to go and have a business on ebay is to find a knack with something you know about, find a distributor and open an ebay store. When I first opened my store I only had 14 items in it! How pathetic! But now I am successful and never regret it. Where else can u open a website for such little fees. I am currently starting a website of my own and they want $3000 just for the “log-in”page! Not to mention putting the site together! The only drawbacks is I constantly have headaches, backaches and gained 20 lbs from sitting on this dam computer all day. It is long hours and dosent run itself. You are constantly bombarded with questions from buyers, invoices, packaging etc. But I can also end my listings when I want and put my store on vacation so I can have much needed time. Always be honest in your listings and careful to disclose of any flaws. if there are any describe in detail. My feedback is now over 10,500 with 100% positive. My customers trust me. By the way my family members no longer buy me gifts because I put them right on ebay:) Good Luck in all that you do!! ps. If you know of anyone who does websites cheaper or knows of good business loans for my future site let me know. Thanks

Reply from babacup

babacup — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:18:25 +0100

I only know of one person who started her own ebay business. And I do not think it turn out to be successful. I do not know how much effort she put it to it though.

With the type of computer equipment you have you can do like my husband did. Besides doing his own internet radio shows, he found people who would pay him to record their shows for them. He would get $250.00 for a hour long show. In one case it took him about an hour to edit it because the person had a stutter. Pretty good for 2hrs of work.

Reply from sans-sans

sans-sans — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:08:31 +0100

Thanks for the replies. I’m not thinking of clearing out my closets for a one time sell, but using yard sales, mini-storage auctions and (hopefully) wholesalers and drop shippers to provide inventory.

I hear a recurring theme on here that people are looking for ways to make money from home, and not having much luck. With my career in the doldrums and the opportunity to build something new, I’m checking out whatever I can. I know at three people who have started selling a variety of things, mostly on Ebay, and are making more money than they did at their jobs.

Reply from Silverwings

Silverwings — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:01:42 +0100

I sold some sky miles, and they brought what I wanted for them. Met some nice people doing it too.

There are many on there that will coach you, if you post something and say this is my first time….. very helpful info.

Also, I found out to eliminate the no-pays…. the ones that get the bid, then, do not pay(which happens quiet a bit, I think) you can post that you only take bids from people with Paypal accts….. they are usually trustworthy.

I also was able to locate some items that I was wishing to buy, on there.

A friend makes dolls, and does very well on there with them.

You just have to find something that someone wants…. and have the prices right….

Start as a hobby and work up…..

Blessings….

Reply from SoulRising

SoulRising — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:51:39 +0100

Making a living, no. But I’ve made enough to go on a couple vacations:), just selling things I didn’t need, didn’t want, or found in a trash pile.

Reply from Katieness

Katieness — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:42:11 +0100

nope, not I. Ebays has horrible fees. I occasionally use craigslist.com

Reply from spiratec9

spiratec9 — Sat, 03 May 2008 07:31:31 +0100

sansceriph the question is you have to have somehting to sell.
Do you have a particular product you wish to sell?

Reply from Florie

Florie — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:53:25 +0100

The Obama poster by Shepard Fairey is selling for alot, like $1000, if you happen to have one you don’t want. That’s the limited edition signed ones.

Reply from Florie

Florie — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:30:57 +0100

[quote sansceriph]..the equally helpful anon goes out on a limb![/quote]

Reply from Unchangable forsay

Unchangable forsay — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:04:24 +0100

those type of things just keep going up and up after they have done their turn of going down and down then they quit making them and prices sky rocket.

Reply from Unchangable forsay

Unchangable forsay — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:03:36 +0100

wait a couple years and it will be a lot more then it is now.

Reply from Nightowl

Nightowl — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:59:18 +0100

[quote Setto]Oh and if you have any retro games consoles and games, they sell well on eBay.[/quote]

I have the sega genesis, and about 40 games for it. My Dad has two ataris, and a lot of popular games for it. Would any of that be worth anything?

Reply from setto.

setto. — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:29:00 +0100

Oh and if you have any retro games consoles and games, they sell well on eBay.

Reply from setto.

setto. — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:28:19 +0100

I sell bits and bobs on eBay, but today was a prime example of someone trying to con me by not paying….. for some goddam LEGO!?

Reply from cattail

cattail — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:59:02 +0100

LOL… I wish!!! I’ve tried a few times here and there, but mostly not much luck!! :( … and I think my prices were reasonable… but there’s just so much stuff out there. It’s all a matter of being in the right place at the right time I guess! If you have something that’s really a popular item though, you could have very good luck… just look at the prices of the competition and be competitive! :) Sometimes the bidders get so caught up in things they really raise the price trying to outbid each other!!

Reply from Nightowl

Nightowl — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:47:20 +0100

I dont have a bank account, and I’ve never sold anything through E-bay.

Reply from Marylou

Marylou — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:42:45 +0100

Sorry, can’t help you much either… :(

But I’m interested in reading the replies!! :)

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sans-sans — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:36:19 +0100

Reply from sans-sans

sans-sans — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:34:19 +0100

..the equally helpful anon goes out on a limb!

Reply from crazy and random

crazy and random — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:30:08 +0100

no.

Reply from sans-sans

sans-sans — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:20:13 +0100

I knew helpbot the mentally challenged would chime in because of the word “kill” in the post lol.