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.
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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 eBay experience far more and probably have greater success if you have some interest in what you are selling.
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We recently purchased a brand new ebook co-written by well-known eBay Powerseller John Thornhill and expert copywriter Randy Smith.

“7 Key Elements Every Successful Marketer Follows” sets out the combination of keys that will lead you through the door to successful marketing, and we’ve managed to arrange for readers of this blog to download their own copy absolutely free.
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The vast majority of eBay users are legitimate buyers and sellers and no one should be put off using the site by any of the negative and sensationalised stories reported by the media.

However, it is inevitable that a marketplace the size of eBay will be a target of fraudsters. Being aware of the scams, staying alert and taking a few simple precautions should go a long way to ensuring that you don’t become a victim.
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The first step to becoming an eBay seller is, of course, to sign up for an eBay account. I won’t go into the details of how to do this as all the help you need is available on the eBay site.

You will also need to sign up for a Paypal account. Many buyers prefer to pay instantly with Paypal rather than have the hassle of writing and mailing cheques or postal orders. Not having the option to pay by Paypal would deter many potential customers from your bidding on your auctions.
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What can I sell on eBay? That is the question asked by most new eBayers once they have sold everything from their home that isn’t nailed down.

At Online Auction Ideas we will be researching the eBay marketplace to see if we can uncover some profitable niches that maybe you hadn’t considered and which hopefully will inspire some ideas of your own.
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