Selling
on eBay is an art that requires determination,
self-control and perseverance. I started on selling on eBay in 2009 as a means
of survival. The company I had worked for almost nearly 4 years was purchased
by a larger firm. Due to a mass layoff of nearly 70 employees (some of them who
had been with the company for nearly 20 years), I was out of work with limited
unemployment compensation. As a single mother raising two small children, I
knew that I had to persevere to make ends meet. I began selling things around
the house. Much to my surprise, nearly everything I listed sold within a matter
of months, some items for more than I would have ever imagined. Until eBay, I
was one to avoid the local thrift stores for the stigma involved and the
thought of shopping there, made me feel ‘dirty’. One afternoon, I finally
psyched myself up to enter the Goodwill store. I quickly looked through the
men’s shirts and picked out a couple of plus size polo shirts to list on eBay.
I hurried home to list the pair of shirts as a plus size lot. Within a day or
two, I had a bid. From that point on, I was hooked … eBay was not just a means
of survival, it became an addiction.
Now,
I am an eBay Top Rated Power Seller having sold over 12000 items worldwide as a
single person operation. My children are older and fully support my passion for
eBay. Click here for my techniques in making thrift store shopping fun for kids.
To get started selling on eBay, start by selling things from your home. Recently, I cleaned house and sold a few items that were collecting dust:
Selling items you already own will build your confidence, experience and feedback rating on eBay. Once you feel more comfortable with selling on eBay, seek out items to resell including holey cashmere, coffee mugs and Halloween costumes. Check your area for garage sales, thrift stores and estate auctions.
