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Can anyone help me with starting an Ebay business? I would like to start selling things on Ebay as an extra source of money but I'm not sure about certain details. I've already sold several of my own things on Ebay so I'm good at that and I'm very business oriented. However what and how should I charge my customers? What if the item doesn't sell, then what do I do? Any other details or information would be GREAT! Just to clarify, i meant starting a business where people would bring their items to me to sell for them.
which is the best "starting an ebay business" book? I want to start an ebay business and would like to know which book out there is the best tutorial on starting one . I am already experinced with selling on ebay so I don't need a beginners book. I am looking for what you guys think is either the best selling or with most successful results etc. Thanks!
I am thinking of starting an eBay business, but have a few questions.? I am a teen with very expensive taste, and recently discovered the online super-warehouse we like to call eBay. I was planning on buying a Mac Mini and a monitor off them, but the bids keep going up! To keep up, I tried to make money with everything from lemonade to a web designer. Nothing worked! I am THINKING that eBay is an easy tool to use to make some money. I understand that I am under 18, but I'm sure my parents would be happy to help me make some extra money. I am just wasting my time, or should I keep going with this? Thanks so much! This is really appreciated.
Question about starting an eBay business? My brother-in-law is in his early 50s, and spent most of his life as a painter. He has health problems that are preventing him from working and I'm trying to help him make money from home. Even though he knows little about the Internet, he expressed an interest in possibly selling on eBay as a business. He has at most a couple hundred dollars to invest in inventory. Is there something you can suggest that he could do well selling on eBay to make $100 or $200 a week?
Hi, I am going to be starting an ebay business and would like suggestions for a name.? Please help? My daughters nickname is "froggie" so I was thinking maybe something with that word; or I collect teddybears and elvis items, so I was thinking maybe something with one of those words... but I can't come up with anything. So, will someone out there full of wit and wisdom, please help? I wanted something kind of "cutesy" - but definitely something "catchy" that people will remember and want to come back to. Thank You so very much, I will greatly appreciate any and all of your imputs. God Bless, lsl Also, if there is anyone who already has a business on ebay, that would like to give a - single disabled mom - some advise on what to do and not do. It would greatly be appreciated, also. Thank You
Is Anyone Interested In Starting Up An Ebay Business? Is there anyone in the London area, who wants to start up a joint ebay business? I have some ideas on what to base it on, but open to any suggestions & need someone to bounce ideas off eachother. Anyone with any interest post an answer and I'll get back to ya! Cheers.
how to start an ebay business in canada? can anyone tell me how to go about starting an ebay in canada? do i need a business #. if so do i also need a provincial (Alberta) business #, or are they the same #? any information would be useful. thank you to anyone that can help. also would i need an import/export account?
How do I start an ebay business without inventory? I was wondering if there's books, websites, ebooks I should check out that explain how to start an ebay business without holding inventory. I don't want a model already in place by Joblo who's selling it. I'm looking for genuine advice or a walkthrough on how to start and succeed on ebay without an inventory.
can I start an ebay business buying for others? I want to start an ebay business but rather than selling I want to buy for people that don't have the time. Has anyone tried this approach. I know that many people like myself can do their own buying but some people don't have the time but want the deal. Has anyone tried this?
I want to start an ebay business-please help? I really want to start an ebay business on the side. I live in the philly region and need help on how to get started, where to buy product, the whole deal. Please leave a comment if you have good suggestions or send me an email if you can help me.I prefer people to answer who have an ebay business. Thanks~
Tips for starting an ebay business selling infant, kids clothing? Advice Appreciated.? I want to start an ebay business , selling infant - toddler clothing. I wanted to know whats the best way to purchase inventory. I dont want to deal with dhgate, alibaba, or any other chinese marketplace. ( Scams). I would like advice from ebay sellers that have been selling for over 2 yrs successfully. I was thinking about purchasing from local people posting clothing for sale in the craigslist. Or should I shop at cosignment stores / resale shops? I am confused. I dont know where to start. I have been doing research online for a while, and I know the basics toward selling on eBay. The only advice I need is where to purchase clothing at reasonable prices, to turn a profit. Thanks in Advance.
Any pointers on starting an ebay consignment business? I would like to open an ebay consignment business, because it is something I could do from home, with little/no start up fees, and have flexibility. If anyone has successfully opened such a business, or anyone who has helpful ideas & suggestions, I would love to hear what you have to say... By the way, I have never bought or sold anything on ebay. I have only read some books about it...
How do I start an eBay business? Wholesalers? Warehouses? How do I Start an eBay Business? I am basically looking for a place where I can find products at Wholesale prices, where I can buy from suppliers in Bulk and sell on eBay for a profit. My friend is doing this but he is in to computers and Im not so I need different wholesalers.
Starting an ebay business? I'm 19 and I don't currently have a job. I was wondering if I could make a living on ebay. I was just wondering how hard is it to make a successful ebay business, and also do you need to do things to make it official or just sell as normal. I currently plan to sell my dvd collection which should bring in at £100 and was thinking of just buying cheap dvds and cds with that money and hopefully selling them on for a profit. Do you think this is a good approach? Thanks in advance.
Start an ebay business or not? I've seen all of the "It's easy to start an ebay business" commercials and most of the time it just seems too easy to be true. I don't think that I am convinced yet that it really is that easy to start AND be successful. I would like some suggestions whether or not I should actually try this ebay thing and why or why not. Thank you for your time, it is very appreciated.
Tips on how to start an Ebay Business.? I want to start an online EBAY business selling strictly one good... Nintendo Wii's. (buying in bulk). I already have the contact's for the main distributors in California, but i dont know how to approach them, and i dont want to sound ignorant. Please... any tips are greatly appreciated.
How do you get an ebay business started? I'm in a senior economics class and i'd really like to put some of the principles I'm learning into action. I understand that I will have to build customer trust through many transactions and high ratings, but what should I start with? Candy? Dvd's? What will people be willing to buy from a seller with no sales?
How do I start an ebay business? I'd like to know exactly what I need to do since I've never done any selling on Ebay. I'm a stay at home mom and would like to start a brusiness selling clothing mostly and some books/cds/dvds. What are the start up costs? I'd appreciate any advice! thanks!
Has anyone started an Ebay business and how successful have you been? 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! 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.
About starting up and ebay business? I was wondering has anybody ever started up and ebay business? If so how much money can you make a month on ebay? What kinds of products bring in big revenue on a monthly basis? I would like to start up and ebay business starting this summer? How much start up capital do I need?
do you know how to start an ebay business? I am stay at home mom,who really needs to make some extra money to support the family,I am thinking about ebay because it's convenient for me,but so far everybdoy I tried working with on ebay are scamers,do you have any idea?how to get produvts to sell? Thanks.
can u give me ideas for an ebay business with selfmade items? I want to start an ebay business using my crafts and diy skills: I sulpt, create objetcs, jewelry, paintings, accessories ecc. But what could really sell on ebay? I could buy my supplies needs from ebay and then use them to create some items....yes...but what ? Any idea is welcome :)
I live in North Carolina and want to start an eBay business, should I contact the Self Help division of SBA? I have minimal capital to contribute to my start up and minimal personal debt. I downloaded the worksheet from www.self-help.org and have been reviewing the information on the site extensively. Has anyone ever gone through self help for a small business loan (approved or denied does not matter)? Was it a good experiance? Did they treat you like a person? Just trying to see if I should go "non-profit" versus a large financial institution for small business loan. PS- my start up costs are minimal (if you ask me), between $800.00 and $1200.00.
Starting an eBay sales business. Suggestions please? I am an employee for a home and garden business. We have decided to start selling some of our products online using eBay. I have been tasked by the owner to prepare the necessary steps to do this. I am familiar with computers and eBay buying, but not eBay selling. I would appreciate suggestions on how to organize and execute this. Things I am interested in are: -Whether we should only take PayPal, or other forms of payment as well. -If we should include a refund/return policy. -How to determine if the buyer lives in our state (Washington), and then how we should go about charging state sales task. -A reliable method of packaging and shipping. -Any other useful information. Recommendations on good packaging and shipping companies would be appreciated. Thank you very much for your help and suggestions.
Starting an eBay business? i want to start an eBay business but would i have to get it registered or something? Im thinking about buying and selling mobile phones/mp3 players/ and other handheld gadgets are these top sellers on eBay?
Has anyone ever started an Ebay business? I'm only 15 and I'd like to make a little money, but I don't want to get a job because I want to create something of my own that can grow instead of working for someone else, but I'm not exactly sure how to start and I don't know what to sell. It's just an idea I guess. If you have any ideas, tips... That would be cool.
Is it worth starting an eBay business/shop currently? I would like to start trading more on eBay and perhaps open a shop there, but was wondering does anyone know if it is likely to make a profit now that the shop rental has gone up to 15 pounds, and adding on all the extra fees. Is it better just to list auctions without a shop, or do the shops increase your sales enough? Thank you :)
how to start an ebay business? Hi i am wondering how to start an ebay busniess where, to buy stock. i am looking to specialize in computer equipment, can anyone help me?