What are some good tips for maximizing profit when selling on Ebay?
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I noticed that people tend to use a set rate for postage instead of letting the USPS calculate it for them, that way the few extra dollars gained by overcharging for shipping adds up, but only if you sell in bulk.
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Ebay can be really good if you can find a product that sells well consistently and you can have a good selling price. One secret is a lot of people actually sell the product for almost cost and make money on shipping, on the products I sell I make at least $5 on shipping guaranteed.
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I have my own eBay business.    The first thing I would do is buy some inexpensive things on eBay, just to get some positive feedback.  The first thing I bought was a VHS tape for $.99.  The trick to being successful is to pick a category that doesn't have that many sellers, and is something that people want.  If you pick a category that comes up with 500,000 items up for auction, people just aren't going to browse through that category to see what everyone has.  Even when you refine your search on a category that big it usually comes up with 30,000...still too many for browsing.  I always ship USPS Priority Mail because there is a flat rate box (12x14x3) that is one price, no matter how much it weighs....so if you can fit it in that box it's only one price. The Post Office will also come and pick your shipment up for free with Priority Mail, so there's no going to the Post Office and customers get their product in 2-3 days.  (I've found that people don't want to wait for their stuff longer than 3 days.)  I don't want to tell you what I'm selling because I don't want the category to get overloaded with sellers.  But I do well, I am able to support myself, no problem.  I actually started out with only $500.  When you put your product up for auction you have a choice of a 7 day or a 10 day auction.  I always do the 10 day auction starting it on a Friday.  That way you have 2 weekends for people to look at your stuff.  Some sellers don't accept PayPal as a method of payment because you have to give a percentage of your profit of a sale to them if it is used by your buyer.  I personally won't buy from people that don't take PayPal because you have protection against a seller that is trying to rip you off.  I have only had good experiences with my customers and  with PayPal, and I have a 100% positive feedback rate.  If you have any more questions you can email me at:\n\nebayenigma@luv2kre8it.com
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how about selling on ebay
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The key success factor is: Sell products that people actually want. \n\nSelling on eBay is not as easy as some portray. In fact, go to eBay and check out the number of auctions that end without a single bid. Competition is getting tough, as more sellers go to eBay; even the big boys are joining in the eBay marketplace. Add to that the increasing listing and final value fees.\n\nBuying from garage sales and selling on eBay is fun, and good getting a few dollars here and there from ebay. Sometimes, you luck out on an item and hit big, but many times it will just be so-so (assuming you can even get the price you paid for it). In terms of fun factor, it is great. But from a business stand-point, it is not. Not sustainable.\n\nIf you want to earn serious money from eBay, you need to have a well-thought out business model. One success model of ebay is the couple Jay and Marie Senese (username jayandmarie) of the 1-cent CD fame. They have the highest positive feedback number of all sellers on eBay. Their business model is to buy very low cost CDs in bulk (those that CD stores sell in their discount bins) and offer them on ebay at a starting price of 1 cent http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_23/b3886080.htm Their success is based on the fact that they stumbled on a sustainable business model with products that people really want. They sold their business -- where else but on ebay -- for $5 million! Now that is success.
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make sure you research keywords first.  See if anybody else is selling a similar item and see how they're positioned.  Think of it from the buyers standpoint - what would you search for if you were looking for one.\n\nMake your descriptions as detailed as possible and provide good images.  You'll sell anything on ebay.
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Open up your Vintage store in ebay!!  Just think the rent is only $15 a month + a small percentage of your sales.  And you get millions upon millions of shoppers every single day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, worldwide!!  It is super easy, and you will make profits as long as you are selling things that are in 'demand'!!  I have had an e bay store off and on for 5 years.  I love it, and it is as successful as I hoped it would be.
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Contact the seller and see what happens there first.\n\nIf you contact eBay they'll just ask what the seller said about it.\n\neBay's suggestions:\nThe key to successful transactions on eBay is direct communication between buyers and sellers. However, from time to time, misunderstandings do happen.\n\nHere are some tips that can improve your ability to work things out with your buyer or seller:\n\n    *\n\n      Presume good faith from the other side. Don't assume that your buyer or seller is acting unfairly or unreasonably. Usually problems are a result of simple miscommunication or mistaken assumptions. Make it clear to your trading partner from the start that you see the situation as resolvable, and that you don't assume they've acted with bad intentions. They will usually reciprocate, and you'll work out the vast majority of problems.\n    *\n\n      Focus on the problem, not the person. Talk about the situation you want to resolve and potential solutions, not your assessment of your trading partner's character. It may feel temporarily satisfying to "tell off" your trading partner if you think they've acted in an inappropriate manner, but it almost always makes the situation more difficult to resolve.\n    *\n\n      Threats and insults almost always backfire. Every eBay member's reputation is dependent on feedback left by their trading partners. Threatening a member with negative feedback or insulting them usually stiffens their resolve and makes them less accommodating and cooperative. While leaving negative feedback is sometimes appropriate, resorting to harsh measures too quickly can make the situation worse than it is. Try to use negative feedback as a last resort.\n    *\n\n      Look for creative solutions. Think of solutions where both you and the person you're trading with get what you're looking for. Believing that any gain for you is a loss for the other side leads to a combative, me-versus-you situation. Instead, think about common goals you share with your trading partner. If the seller sells the item at a fair price and the buyer gets something they desire (which was why both of you came to eBay in the first place) then both of you go away happy.\n    *\n\n      Remember the broader picture. Instead of getting caught up in the emotions of the moment, remember this is just one transaction among many more to come in the future. Looking at the situation through the eyes of the person you're trading with may help you understand the perspective from the other side. Sometimes the "winner" can really be a loser in terms of wasted time and negative feedback. Keep your perspective and you'll be much better off in the long run.\n    *\n\n      Customer satisfaction is good business. Sellers, sometimes being accommodating to your buyer can be good for your business in the future. Research has shown that buyers are 10 times as likely to spread word of a negative buying experience, as they are to talk about a positive buying experience. Buyers are more loyal to sellers that they've worked with to resolve transaction problems than to sellers where no transaction problem has occurred. Consider your reputation as your most valuable asset. \n///
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Sell lots of stuff cheap on eBay using 'Buy Now' at prices people can't refuse.\n\n///
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Iv never actually sold anything on Ebay but from what iv heard its pretty user friendly so it shouldnt to hard to get started. You could always try searching for Ebay beginner guides or somthing.\nHope it helps
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garage sales, wholesalers, auctions, bulk purchases, going out of business sales . . . the ways are endless.  just use your imagination. - good luck\n\noh and people like me have too much stuff and are too busy on yahoo answers to list the stuff, so really you could actually list the stuff other people have.  you'll get a higher ebay user number and see their stuff, and charge a small listing fee.\n\nhope this helps.
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I would suggest you check the link below which shows you very simple   steps to follow for selling on Ebay and making money in a easier way. In this site they have explained all the secrets to be successful to be in Ebay.\nHope this helps
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Go to www.ebay.com and read all of the help and FAQs they have. There is a lot of information there to help you. There are also books available on selling items on ebay.
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Selling on eBay is the best option with limited cost.  If you have items to sell, it is good.  If not, ask your friends to let you sell their stuff on eBay.
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Sell products that people actually want. \n\nSelling on eBay is not as easy as some portray. In fact, go to eBay and check out the number of auctions that end without a single bid. Competition is getting tough, as more sellers go to eBay; even the big boys are joining in the eBay marketplace. Add to that the increasing listing and final value fees.\n\neBay has several ways for you to determine exactly what the hot items to sell on their marketplace: \n\nItems In Demand = the most popular items currently within that particular category. To see the In Demand page, go to http://pages.ebay.com/sellercentral/sellbycategory.html  \n\nHot Items by Category Report = a monthly report that lists the fastest growing categories on eBay for the previous month. Go to http://pages.ebay.com/sellercentral/whatshot.html and select "Hot Items by Category" from the menu on the left. \n\neBay Pulse = "a daily snapshot of current trends, hot picks, and cool stuff on eBay". Go to http://pulse.ebay.com/ to see eBay Pulse in action. \n\nMerchandising Calendar = eBay promotes specific categories on its home page each month. Savvy eBayers know that this home page exposure results in more interest in such categories. Go to http://pages.ebay.com/sellercentral/calendar.html  to view the current Merchandising Calendar.
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More Specifically:\nGo to your countries Most Popular local Auction site (other than ebay) and see what's selling hottest.\n\nThen go to ebay and buy in bulk many of these items and resell them. \n\nStart with 1 or 3 items to see how they sell first.\nCreate a spreadsheet of Fav ebaySellers!!
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Safe but low profit - Bank CD\nRisky but potentially high profit - Stocks\n\nIf you're into selling stuff, buy something in bulk and sell it on ebay.\n\nDo not join any "get rich quick" schemes....you will probably lose all of your money.