I am a mom of 4 chidren and have recently posted some items for sale on Ebay. I've heard that a lot of people have had success doing this. I'm concerned though that no one is bidding on my items because I don't have a rating score yet. How will anyone trust that I will ship them the merchandise they purchased or that I'm legitimate. I know I would be skeptical to purchase anything from someone w/ no rating score. Can anyone give me any tips. I'd love to hear some success stories! I'm not looking to be rich. Just make some extra spending cash for the kid's and myself. I am a stay at home mom and thought this would be great for me. Thanks in advance for your responses!
2006-11-24 11:23:35 · 7 answers · asked by dedee1127 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Thank you...thank you for all your responses. I know the fees Ebay charges sometimes makes me wonder if it's worth the while. Guess I just have to be patient.
2006-11-24 13:58:24 · update #1
My personal opinion, I think ebay has dried up.
But, dont worry about your lack of rating score.
Everyone starts at zero. You may wish to buy in ebay a few things to get your numbers up. People hardly even leave feedback anymore. Now, ebay appears to be a liquidation centre, so sure, try your things that are sitting around at home. I got some good cash back when I liquidated my jewelry business, last January 2006, BUT, certainly never got more than what I originally paid. This past year I sold nice NEW wooden toys, that was unsuscessful. Imagine I did not make it to December, christmas time! My feedback is almost 300, a fast rise to superseller in Feb2006, then downhill. Those add on ebay fees can be unwittingly cumbersome, and shipping fees. Maybe my biggest shortfall is that I live in Canada. Ebay is a great place for those looking for a bargain, but you dont want that bargain to be at your expense. So, I think used items, and used toys could do you well. You do have a large market base (USA).
I hope my experience story was somewhat helpful to you.
2006-11-24 11:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A great way to quickly raise your score is to but some chesp items for a buck and get some positive feedback. Even if you just get 15 or 20 feedbacks with a 100% rating, people will assume that you want to keep that 100% rating and you won't do anything to jeopardize that.
I also recommend the following book: http://money-kit.com
The author is highly experienced and will show you great tactics in making money on Ebay as well as great sources for products, wholesalers and dropshippers.
Good Luck!
2006-11-26 05:49:52 · answer #2 · answered by electronic geek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start off by purchasing some small items and paying promptly. The seller will leave you positive feedback and get you started. It definately takes some time to learn what and how to sell on ebay. Don't give up.
2006-11-24 11:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the hardest thing I've ever done. I offered to sell some stuff for a neighbor for 10%. What a joke, I spent 40 hours doing all the work and got $100.
-MM
2006-11-24 11:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't sold a thing in 4 months.
2006-11-24 11:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really takes time . Just be patient . Any business starts out slow. that's why you have to build trust and the only way to do that is be patient ....... Goodluck to you !
2006-11-24 11:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes some time...........but you'll eventually sell something.
2006-11-24 13:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by Q. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋