How You Can Get Started Selling on eBay
On any given day, there are millions of items on eBay available through auction-style and fixed-price trading. There is no time like the present to jump on the eBay bandwagon. Below is a very basic overview for the beginning seller.
It's not nuclear science – anyone can learn easily how to start selling on eBay. Essentials needed are few, including a computer, internet access, a digital camera and some space to put your stuff. That’s really all you’ll need to get started. You’ll also need shipping and packing supplies; we will talk more about that later but know that Priority mail boxes and envelopes are free through USPS.
Next you’ll need to learn how to list auctions. Rather than using this space to tell you all the mechanics, just go here: http://pages.ebay.com/sell/tools/list/. Don’t be overwhelmed; just take it one step at a time. Listing is quite simple through the use of templates. You literally merely fill in the blanks. There are some tips and tricks you can learn along the way about listing but for starters, just follow the logistics of how to put a listing onto eBay.
To get your feet wet, look around your own house for items to sell. You should eventually find a niche to sell as you get more experienced, but for now you simply want to gain experience and build your feedback. You’d be amazed at what people buy.
Online payments such as PayPal www.paypal.com are very convenient. You may also want to accept money orders or personal checks. The more options you leave your buyers, the more likelihood you’ll get more bids; although most buyers prefer the ease of online payments.
A large amount of people ship the items using USPS. You can print postage online and mail the items from your home. There are of course other vendors – UPS, FedEx, DHL you can chose to use. The size and weight of the items may help you make a decision.
Remember this is a learning process. eBay, Yahoo and MSN have wonderful message boards and networks to help you along the way. In summary, if you want to just “start pushing buttons” and learn on your own, you can do it! If you do better chatting with others, those resources are available too. Use what is available.
Recommended Resources
- SaleHoo Free Resources
Not sure what to sell? Fretting over customs duties and shipping costs? Having trouble getting traffic to your eBay listings? Wondering whether you need a tax ID? The answers are all right here. - How to Make Money on eBay eBook
- Sky High Auctions Selling on eBay Course
- How You Can Get Started Selling on eBay
- How Do You Know What’s Hot and What’s Not?
- Buying and Selling for Profit
- Listing Basics: What Not to Do
- Selling Wholesale Products on eBay: Is It Hard?
- Your About Me Page: Is it Working for You?
- eBay Fraud: How to Avoid It as a Seller
- How to Get Traffic to Your eBay Listings
- Keeping in Touch with eBay Customers
- How To Know When it's time to use an eBay Store
- How do I Find Something to Sell?
- What Not to Sell on eBay
- Sourcing Items to Sell
- How to Find Wholesale Sources for your Product
- Hot Wholesale Tips You MUST Follow!
- Debunking the Myths of Wholesale Buying
- Is Your Wholesaler Dodgy or Legitimate?
- Protecting Yourself from Illegitimate Wholesale Suppliers
- The Pros and Cons of Drop shipping
- Overcoming Problems When Importing from China
- Expanding Your Online Business By Building a Website
- Top 10 Tips for Selling on eBay
Moms: Home Based Business Ideas
