2006-07-18 03:24:40 · 7 answers · asked by mssteph800 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Ebay is a great tool for making money!
However...
You only get what you put in to it! --Like any business!
You can't expect to just sell a couple of things on Ebay and be filthy rich! You have to invest your whole self in to your Ebay business! Including - Time, energy, and money!
If you plan on making money with Ebay for the long term, you have to seriously consider changing your mindset from hobby to business! You can't expect to thrive on Ebay if you don't take the incentive to grow it to the max. You can't expect to put minimal time and effort in to something like this and get astronomical financial success.
You have to consider all of the aspects of a real business! Finances, Marketing, and Research! You must do all of these and put together a serious business plan. Or...you are doomed to fail!
Don't kid yourself! It is a real business and it is expensive to put a bunch of listings up on Ebay. Especially if no one bids on it and you have to pay any ways. But, if you put your mind to it, you really can succeed! This is not a doom and gloom prediction for all who are considering Ebay, I'm just saying...Take it and run with it! If you play around, you're not going to get where you want to be with it.
Seriously...
What do you want to do with it!?! The sky is the limit! Find a niche, something that you are passionate about and tackle that market! Do your research! What is most easily available to you to sell!?! How much time and money are you willing to invest in to it!?! Pick something you would enjoy selling! Something that you are knowledgeable about. Research your target market and other possibilities that you might have.
Exposure...
Quality...
Volume...
Variety…
Pricing…
Shipping…
Cross-Selling...
Finances...
Accounting...
--These are all subjects that you should consider!!!
Good Luck!
2006-07-21 11:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by columpro25 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As an ebay seller (I'm not a business), I would say that I get approximately 40 - 50% of retail for new items (items I never used); however, they are items listed in the top selling categories such as computers and electronics and they are still desireable items. If something used but desireable, expect to get anything between 10 - 30% of what you paid. And finally if it is used and not desireable, expect a 0 - 10% return. If you are a business, the returns are significantly higher because you can buy the supplies at wholesale prices (if you're smart).
2006-07-18 04:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by Crimson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both myself and a friend of mine have made (independently) a decent amount. It is not my primary occupation (more of a hobby really), but my friend's primary income is from selling on eBay. Just find something people want to buy, and you shouldn't have much of a problem.
Be warned, however, that running a business through eBay has all of the same risks (plus some) associated in having a traditional business.
2006-07-18 03:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eBay is the largest online marketplace and one of the most popular ways to earn an income from home with a PC and internet connection. Selling on eBay is inexpensive and easy to start. Ebay has a number of tools for sellers to maximise sales. These are eBay Pulse, Hot items report, merchandising calendar. By sourcing products at a low price, you can increase your profit. Check out http://tinyurl.com/rygsh for more details.
2006-07-18 18:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.But alot of people are disillusioned. Just like stock market, you hide your loses, you gloat your winnings. If you are still interested and cannot be beaten....learn more from these books. May help greatly ! Good Luck
2006-07-20 13:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, sorry, maybe i'm a little depressed right now becaus eof lack of sleep, but there is no getting ahead in life
2006-07-18 04:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by MikeMillions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have HCC ( highly collectable crap), you won't make much.
2006-07-18 03:28:01 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋