Many do! But so many don't, really, and cling only by their fingernails. It's hard, with a lot of ups and downs.. If you get started, join us here often to read and learn and chat with others. Good luck. I would also caution there are other pitfalls here. Account defects can kill your business. What you say in messages to buyers can earn you defects.
The post office delivering late can earn you defects. Shipping even a day late can earn you defects. Don't forget to plan for returns, which will cost you money whether you let the buyer just keep the item or have to pay to return an item the buyer claims as SNAD.
Plan to occasionally lose money. It happens. That post you wrote was SO comprehensive. And you explained most things a whole lot better than Ebay iself does. At one time, I did make my living on eBay.
Quite happily too. But that was nearly 10 years ago, and things have changed. Some for the better, some not. All the advice you've received here is great. Start out easy - see how things work before you dive in. Start out easy - risk only what you can afford to lose. Learn from your experiences, grow at a rate that works for you.
I've been buyer, ocassional seller, part-time seller, full-time seller, and now hobbyist. I sold my personal excess things I no longer need , things I've bought specifically to resell, and even consignment inventory things owned by others that I sell for them for a commission. Thru it all, I've never risked anything that I could not afford to lose. Extremely unhappy, but my bills would still be paid and my retirement would proceed as planned. I have no stomach for extreme risk, so I've proceeded at my own pace, according to my own plan, adapting as eBay and ecommerce have changed.
Mind the advice given and see where it takes you. You may find eBay suits you. You may find it does not. Either way, should be a most interesting year for you. In a way, I envy you But then I remember that my grandson is just 2 yrs old and we have a summer of weekend adventures coming up he, myself, and his 8yr old sister , and I'm certain that I'll be having the better time. My ebay account is quite old but Its only been my full time job for about two years.
There are two other people for whom my ebay store is also a full time job. Two people left and I didn't replace them. A little contraction from the rapid growth was expected. I worked my butt off. I did this for two years and never paid myself one red cent. I only spent the income on more stuff to sell. You may also get offers on your items in your messages.
Packing the item will vary depending on the selected carrier and service, the weight and fragility of the item:. For clothing or other items not requiring padding or a box, you can use poly mailers. You can purchase poly mailers on eBay. If your item requires a box, you cannot use Priority boxes for First class shipping.
For items shipping via USPS priority, you can use Free Priority packaging from bags for clothing to flat rate envelopes to boxes for either non-flat rate or flat rate shipping. They will deliver them right to your door for free. Here is a flow chart to help with choosing the ideal shipping method. Keep in mind that if you need to ship with the method you specified in your listing unless you are upgrading. The world is your oyster, enjoy the fruits of your labor and spend the money wisely.
There are a number of ways to find clients, some of your best clients can be your friends and colleagues. So the first place to look for consignment clients is within your network.
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If you want to sell goods, you'll need an eBay account. An eBay Store is a branded business page on eBay that allows sellers to display all their listings in one place. It is a subscription-based feature that comes with additional perks based on your subscription package. It is particularly useful for sellers with large inventory as it saves extra costs.
With an eBay Store, you get:. Knowing them will help you decide on prices for your items so you don't end up at a loss.
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