Although no other online auction site comes even close to generating the amount of traffic that eBay does, there is an eBay alternative which overtook eBay in the traffic ratings in the run up to Christmas 2007. That site was
Archive of posts filed under the Selling Ideas category.
Do you still have your old Fisher Price toys?
I’m sure I’m far from being the only person who has looked through completed auctions on eBay and discovered that something they either threw away, gave away, or sold for next-to-nothing a few years ago is now worth a small fortune.
Used books worth looking out for (1): The New Naturalist series
As regular readers of this blog will know, I am slowly compiling a book of hot-selling non-fiction books and, consequently, I spend a lot of time researching completed auctions on eBay.
I have noticed several series of books that are regularly listed on eBay, many of which sell for very good prices. I thought it would [...]
Are you throwing money away on listing fees?
When browsing on eBay I am always amazed by the number of sellers, including experienced ones, who seem to completely disregard the Insertion Fee structure. Being aware of the fee structure can save you money.
Selling secondhand books on eBay
Used books are an ideal product to sell on eBay. They take up little storage space and are easy to post and pack. And most importantly, they are in plentiful supply from a variety of sources and at very low cost so no large cash outlay is necessary to get started.
We have put together a [...]
Sourcing Stock – Part 2: Antiques and Collectibles
Selling collectibles online is not only potentially very profitable, it can also be great fun, especially if you specialise in one or more niches that are of particular interest to you. You will be much more enthusiastic if you are working with items that you enjoy, and it is likely that you will already have [...]
Sourcing Stock – Part 1: New Goods
Selling consumer goods at online auctions can be a very profitable business, but locating reliable bulk suppliers can seem like a daunting task.
There are several different types of supplier such as wholesalers, manufacturers, liquidators, and dropshippers, and each have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Deciding what to sell on eBay
Unless you already have a business and are using eBay as an additional outlet, deciding what to sell and sourcing products is possibly the biggest stumbling block for anyone starting out on eBay.
It is a personal decision which only you can make, but here are a few things to take into consideration.
You will enjoy the [...]
