Has anyone had experience with selling items on ebay?

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I have. Make sure you describe everything exactly, make sure you ship it with Delivery confirmation, use Paypal, its quick and easy, lay out a clear return policy, take good pictures.

I have found that selling items on ebay is very easy. To create you user account you just answer some questions are guided through the whole process. Actually selling items is easy too. For a first time seller I would stay on the safe side and limit the sale to within the United States. My experiences buying and selling both domestic and internationally have gone smoothly.

A good product can always sell, however, ebay might not be the best alternative. People go on ebay looking for a bargain, so already what you sell will be purchased at cheap rates. Additionally, look at the other costs associated such as shipping, ebay fees, paypal fees, materials, etc. While it is still possible to make money, my initial reaction would be to say all things considered, it would be difficult to make it on ebay. Consider other practical things, possibly which you are already involved in. For example, you help your kids with their homework, could you be a tutor? I'm sure you have great skills, think of how to maximize them and get some extra cash for the holidays. Finally, remember no matter what your kids think, they can live perfectly well without a w-ii, guitar hero, i-pod or the newest jeans.

Hi - I have been earning my living selling on eBay since 2003 and have sold over 13,000 items. I started a free forum that now has over 300 sellers as members - you should come post your question there. Many of them make crafts and homemade items to sell on eBay - and they are successful. The fourm is here: http://ebaycoach.freeforums.org/ You can get some good FREE advice there! Regards- Suzanne Wells The eBay Coach

Where some peole live live, there is alot of history, and from what I have learned from local store owners is that there is always a market for homemade goods- such as your pillowcases...more and more people are scrambling to buy items like these because they say it reminds them of grandma, and when she made them.There will always be a need for pillowcases period, and people do get tired of the bland storebought stuff that has no character... go ahead and try Ebay- Don't be afraid, but also try other avenues too.Contact local merchants and tell them what you are making, as they may know of someone who is looking for those items, or may be willing to sell on consignment..If Ebay does not work, then try another avenue, but DO NOT GIVE UP!!Have you thought about making quilts??People here scramble to buy quilts of all types, and there are people who will buy from you and turn around and sell it to someone else.I have made pillowcases before, and people have bought them.Just don't make twenty of the same thing.And check with store owners if they want some, and what style, and maybe make a deal.Diversification is the key...one market area may be slow, but another maybe hot.Flea markets can be a big chance for you too.Word of mouth can be another.But if you do pillowcases, check around to buy the cheapest, but NOT the cheapest made!!I found that even if I bought a pair for $5.99 (ormore) my profit was very low, but online you can buy lots for around $1 each- but then you have shipping to you.The initial output of money for starting can be hefty, but start small in case you decide not to pursue it.Keep it simple at first-don't go out and spend hundreds on supplies and then turn around and later say to heck with it, and be stuck with all those supplies.But if that is what you trul;y want more than anything-GO FOR IT!!It may sound frustrating to you, but I have been dabbling alittle here and there for a couple of years now, and I have had mixed results!!You won't get rich quick, but if you love what you do, that helps.I have sold a few things on ebay, but it is finnicky at times, and one thing that may be hot one week may not sell at all the next-keep your quality high, and people will notice.Victorian designs are timeless I have found, and people have gone nuts over it.Maybe you could make up kits for the people to make the items??Design your own designs and sell them??Those are other possibilities.... just like embroidery, some do the work and make $, others digitize the designs and make $, but they may make alot more $$.Give several areas a try, and talk, talk, talk to the store owners...To give you an idea what I am talking about, people up north come south to buy hand made items, because up north they cannot find much of it (many take vacations and grab the items up before going back home!), and when they do find it, word gets around real fast!And they will come back ear after year, loyally too.Take a chance in life- besides, if they do not sell, you can always give them as gifts to family and friends which they will treasure as heirlooms.My grandmother did back 30 years ago, and I still have the items she gave me!!Gifts from the heart- besides, just think of the $ you will save making them on your own, and they will be totally unique.Then you will have more $ to spend on your family, and save in the long run.Before starting on ebay, read up on all of the scammer buyers, problems, beforehand, so you know what not to do,and what to avoid..Better yet-Take your items to one of those shops who sell the item for you, and see what they say, and do with the item, because they are out to sell for the HIGHEST, as they will get more $... have them show you how they do it once or twice, and then do it yourself after that.A friend of mine did it just that way, and boy, did she get a quick lesson on how to hit just the right way!!Watch, and learn from the pros, but be patient.Good luck to you and anyone else out there who is venturing out to sell!One more thing before I go-baby items are one of the biggest markets, then bridal a very close second... and is BIG money.Why not sell kits for those planning for their special day, or that wonderful addition who is soon to come into this world??

If you're doing crafts/jewelry, etc., in my opinion, it's all about the pictures and the "homey" feel to your crafts. For example, if you make your own jewelry, a picture of one of your bracelets next to 1000 other bracelets on Ebay needs to stand out and appear "special" and "different" to the end-user on Ebay. Good luck on your endeavor, get a Paypal Account, and check my website below if you want more info on what i have done on Ebay. http://www.dropshipping-products.com

well, I made a bag, put it up for a couple of weeks and it still didnt sell, but maybe your stuff will be prettier or whatever..you have to believe it wont sell, soo your not disapointed it diddnt sell, cause there are alot of stuff on there...but...theres allways that chance it will sell.. good luck!!!

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