Where to Find Stuff to Sell on eBay
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Looking for stuff to sell on eBay or from your own website? Not sure where to find wholesale inventory? Still trying to pin down a sales niche? Don't know where to start? You've come to the right place!
Have you been thinking about starting an eBay or other online sales business? "Yes," you say, "but what will I sell and where will I get it? Wholesale, drop ship, garage sale finds. How do I find them and where do I start?"
Or are you already an experienced eBay seller, looking for new, better, and hot merchandise to sell? Either way, you've come to the right place. While we can't say what the perfect eBay selling niche is for you, we are here to point you to some great product sourcing resources and information that you can use to help make the decisions that will be important as you develop or grow your eBay or other e-commerce business.
Learn about purchasing wholesale items for resale, consignment selling, and more. Besides our own comments, the materials that we present here for you include websites, e-books, print books, and more. Many of the resources are free, some are not. We believe every resource and provider to be legitimate and trustworthy and have used many ourselves. Some will answer "how" while others answer "where" and even "why."
If you're an experienced eBay seller already, you may find a few fresh ideas for finding inventory, too, and we would be privileged to have you add a link to your listings or your eBay store in the section provided further down on the page.
Very best of success with your eBay business, and thanks for visiting this page!
Contents at a Glance
- Wholesale Lots: How to Find and Resell W...
- A Sample of Wholesale Lots for Sale on e...
- Where to Buy Wholesale
- Another Recommended Resource to Find Who...
- Consignment Selling on eBay
- Make Money Selling Books On eBay
- Stay-at-Home Mom Thinking of Becoming a...
- How to Sell Vintage Postcards on eBay
- Vintage Postcards for Sale on eBay Right...
Wholesale Lots: How to Find and Resell Wholesale Goods on eBay
Buy it on eBay, re-sell it on eBay. What a great way to get started!
If you're already a buyer on eBay, you may have noticed the category called "wholesale lots" when you are searching for an item. There is a "wholesale lots" sub-category included within most of the main categories, which you can access on this page. (Click "more" to expand the category if you don't see the wholesale sub-category listed.)A word of caution about lots advertised as "wholesale" on eBay. More often than not these items are not listed by true wholesalers but are repackaged lots from ebay sellers who are cleaning out their own inventories. Sometimes they will be items that the particular seller could not sell individually. Often, though, they are smaller lots that the seller has acquired in bulk and broken down into smaller, more affordable lots for other sellers on a budget or without a place to store a large inventory.
You'll also find that some people don't take seriously the definition of a "lot" and use this category to offer single items at what they consider to be wholesale prices.
So, as should always be the case, buyer beware. Make sure you understand exactly what it is you are bidding on. I have found real treasures from the "wholesale lots" page and you will, too, if you spend some time being a wise shopper. Highly recommended!
A Sample of Wholesale Lots for Sale on eBay
Buy Wholesale from eBay, Sell Retail on eBay or Elsewhere
(Click on any item for details with no obligation to bid or buy.)
Where to Buy Wholesale
SaleHoo is a wholesale directory which is the BEST IN ITS FIELD of wholesale product sourcing. Their MASSIVE wholesale suppliers directory has some absolutely amazing bargains! They are so confident that their product is the best that they offer a 60 day money back guarantee if you aren't happy for any reason!
Click here to learn more!
Another Recommended Resource to Find Wholesale Products to Sell
Learn where and how to buy wholesale for resale or drop-shipping. Click on the banner below for details!
Consignment Selling on eBay
How to Make Money Selling Other People's Stuff
One idea when looking for stuff to sell on eBay is to sell other people's stuff for them. In fact, consignment selling on eBay can be very financially lucrative. Experienced sellers who sell items for other people on eBay are called Trading Assistants. EBay supports the idea and provides resources and a directory where you can list yourself as a Trading Assistant (TA) as well as provides training documents and a toolkit with research which you can study and use in order to build your TA business.The first question most sellers ask when considering selling for other people is, "How much do I charge?" There is no set answer to that question as TA commission and fee structures vary widely. One suggestion is to research other TA's in your area, find out what they charge their clients and set your fees competitively. Another good piece of advice is to be careful and not under-charge your clients. Consider all the steps involved in selling an item, including taking possession of the item, researching the item (especially if it's in a category you are not familiar with), taking photographs, writing an excellent listing with a great title, packing and shipping the item, handling feedback or any problems, then paying the client his share of the profit. That's a lot of work and you deserve to be paid accordingly! A fee of 40 to 50 percent of the selling price with you paying the fees is not uncommon, with perhaps a sliding scale based on the value of the item.
Another question is, "Where will I find clients?" First, list yourself in the eBay TA directory. Then, begin to spread the word locally. Tell your friends and family members and ask them to spread the word, purchase business cards and distribute those to people that you meet, or place a notice on your local grocery store bulletin board with tear-off tags with your phone number. That should get you started. Provide excellent service for your clients and word will spread to the point that you may have more business than you can handle.
I recommend starting with this book, How to Start and Run an eBay Consignment Business
, to answer all of your questions about how to get started selling on consignment, how to decide what kinds of items will be the most profitable, and how to set up your own eBay consignment business. You can find out from eBay about their Trading Assistant program here. Make Money Selling Books On eBay
Everyone needs books. Have extras? No where you can find some? Learn how to sell books on eBay, amazon, and elsewhere online.
The Home-Based Bookstore: Start Your Own Business Selling Used Books on Amazon, eBay or Your Own Web Site
Books are a great product for a new seller to start with on eBay; most of us have too many and, if not, books are very easy to find at yard sales, church sales, and library sales. They're easy to handle, pack, and ship, and they're great sellers.
This book will teach you all you need to know about selling books on eBay or elsewhere online. The used book business is booming, so why not find out how to get started selling books on eBay today!
Stay-at-Home Mom Thinking of Becoming a Work-at-Home Mom?
Stay-At-Home Mom's Guide to Successful eBay Selling
If Suzanne can make a good living on eBay, and she does, then so can you by following the steps listed in this book. Highly recommended.
Want it today? Click here for the e-book.
Order the paperback copy from amazon.com below.
Stay-At-Home Mom's Guide to Successful eBay® Selling
Amazon Price: $7.65 (as of 02/14/2012)
Don't miss the excellent customer reviews!
How to Sell Vintage Postcards on eBay
This power seller does, and now she's telling everyone how to do it.
Avril Harper is an eBay power seller who has decided to share her secrets. Listen to this:"When people ask what I think is the best thing to sell on eBay, I can only speak from experience, almost forty years of experience, and I can categorically say THE best thing in my book is vintage postcards. But not just any old postcard, there is just ONE postcard type that virtually anyone can sell, without experience, without prior knowledge, without risk. This one postcard type regularly breaks auction prices, rarely goes unsold, can be picked up for pennies and uploaded to eBay in three minutes flat."
Click to read more and learn how to sell vintage topographical postcards on eBay.
Vintage Postcards for Sale on eBay Right Now
Vintage postcards really do sell well. Look at the prices these are going for.
(Click on any picture to see more details without any obligation to bid or buy.)
Got Old Books and Magazines? Tear them up and make money on eBay.
Anyone can do this. Even the kids can help!
Here's an extra hint. Consider advertising in the "Wanted" section of the classifieds for the type of old books, magazines, or newspapers that you'll need. Some people would love to get rid of boxloads and would be more than happy for you to take them off their hands. Make Money Tearing Up Old Books and Magazines and Selling Them on eBay explains exactly which books and magazines you should be looking for.
Additionally, look in the next section below to see auctions for vintage magazine ads that are currently running on eBay (this is current feed from the eBay site). I think you'll find that many of them are going for more than the cost of the book, so you're likely to make up your investment in no time! This is certainly a hot category that shows no signs of cooling down.
Vintage Advertisements On Sale Now on eBay
Check out your potential competition. Many of these current listings will sell. So will yours!
Check out these prices, then check out the book that tells you exactly
how to find and sell vintage magazine ads like these.
(Click on any picture to see more details without any obligation to bid or buy.)
Barcode Booty by Steve Weber
"How I found and sold $2 million of 'junk' on eBay and Amazon, And you can, too, using your phone"
The process involves using your smart phone to scan barcodes on items you find at retail stores to see, in real time, if you've found an item that would be profitable to re-sell. If you love treasure hunting, you'll love using this method to find stuff to sell on eBay. I'm reading this book and loving it. Highly recommended!
Barcode Booty: How I found and sold $2 million of 'junk' on eBay and Amazon, And you can, too, using your phone
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 02/14/2012)
Got a cell phone? With that, an app, and the information you'll learn from this fabulous book, you'll be buying low and re-selling high, on eBay, Amazon, or elsewhere, in no time. I know you're going to love this great resource!
Note that the Kindle version of this book is only $7.95. (Price subject to change.) Or buy it in paperback. Either way, you'll learn how to make your money back in no time flat. Click the link to read a very complete description of what's in the book and check out the positive reader reviews.
How to Sell Coffee Mugs on eBay
Excellent resource from an expert seller right here on Squidoo!
How To Sell Golf Shirts on eBay
Learn where to find them, what kind to look for, and how to sell them for profit on eBay.
There's a new ebook on the market called The Golf Shirt Bible that explains in great detail which golf polo shirts are the bestsellers, where to find them, and how to list them on eBay. The author, Suzanne Wells, knows what she's talking about; she has sold over 10,000 golf shirts on eBay since 2003. Her online business is taking her in other directions now, so she's decided to share her secrets for selling in this niche market.
Full disclosure here. I was given a copy of The Golf Shirt Bible to review and I have to tell you that I am very impressed. This 40-page e-book is to the point, easy to read, and well worth its $19.95 price. In fact, if you follow the instructions you'll earn your investment back in no time. Suzanne truly has thought of everything you'll need to know and has included information such as the most profitable brands, the most highly sought-after colors and sizes, keywords to use in your titles and listings, the best way to ship golf shirts, and much more. The only thing she hasn't done is offer to come to your house and do the work for you. Seriously, this is a very complete, well-organized ebook.
Golf season is upon us so if you're looking for something to add to your inventory that sells well on eBay, as well as the tried and true method of how to sell it, click HERE to buy The Golf Shirt Bible. You can get started making money right away and recoup your investment in this great resource in no time!
eBay Inventory the Smart Way
Learn how to find stuff to sell on eBay at the best prices and with the best terms.
"Whether buying in bulk, sourcing one item at a time, or establishing a powerful inventory management system, both established online retailers and newcomers will find this book indispensable." This book will provide you with profitable strategies to consider when searching for inventory sources as you're building your eBay business.
Click on the book and check out the table of contents to see the wide range of sources discussed in the book, including drop shipping, wholesale sources, importing, and much more.
How and Where to Locate the Merchandise to Sell on eBay
Insider Information You Need to Know from the Experts Who Do It Every Day
How and Where to Locate the Merchandise to Sell on eBay: Insider Information You Need to Know from the Experts Who Do It Every Day
The title says it all. This book ranks #1 in the e-commerce category on amazon.com and has a solid 5-star customer review rating.
The authors tell you what to do before you start selling, what you can't sell, and give specific information on where to look and what to look for when searchiing for merchandise to sell or re-sell on eBay. They even discuss the elusive topic of finding your niche.
With 17+ chapters and 288 meaty pages, this book would be a great investment for anyone wanting to get started selling on eBay, as well as for established eBayers who want to broaden their selling horizons.
Still Haven't Decided on a Product Source? Look in your Own Backyard!
How to find unique local products to sell without leaving the comfort of your own community.
If you're still looking for the perfect place to find the perfect product to sell on eBay, why not start looking in your own backyard?I'd recommend you seek some advice first from a man who calls himself "The Indiana Jones of local product resourcing." Dennis Hester can tell you exactly where to look, what to do, what to look for, and what to expect. His new e-book contains 27 chapters, plus bonus chapters, of brilliant ideas you would never have thought of on your own.
Dennis' advice is gold for both new and experienced eBay sellers. So, if you're serious about looking for unique items to sell on eBay, take a look first at his e-book, The Product Hunter's Guide for eBay Treasure Hunters, an inexpensive resource that could be the wisest investment you'll make in your eBay or other e-commerce business.
STOP: Have you developed a marketing plan for your eBay business?
If you want your eBay business to be a business and not a hobby - and you should - then you need this book.
So-called casual or hobby sellers, and many on eBay started out as hobby sellers, tend to put the cart before the horse, listing items on eBay for fun or just to get rid of a few things around the house. They might get buyers (read that as "customers") without having given much thought about who those customers would be or how they would build relationships with their customers. As hobby sellers begin to see some success and a few extra dollars rolling in, it's then that they begin taking their eBay business - for at this point the hobby indeed does become a business - seriously. They've built their business and now they must start looking for customers.
If you have finally begun to take your eBay hobby seriously and build it as a business, you need a marketing plan. If you want to know how to build an eBay marketing plan, you need this book.
The eBay Marketing Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Reach More Customers and Maximize Your Profits
Amazon Price: $2.23 (as of 02/14/2012)
"Selling on eBay has never been hotter. There are now almost 900,000 people using eBay as a part-time or full-time source of income. And while there is big money to be made selling merchandise on the site, it is also becoming more and more challenging for sellers to stand out from the crowd. Written by two e-Bay experts, "Marketing Your E-Bay Business" offers advice to eBay sellers on building a successful marketing plan by identifying their customers, determining what items will sell best for them on eBay, and using 'fear' and 'passion' marketing to reach those customers and induce them to buy. Cliff Ennico and Cindy Shebley will help readers market their eBay products and attract and keep customers."
Just Getting Started on eBay? Here's a great go-to guide for newbies.
How to Buy, Sell, and Profit on eBay: Kick-Start Your Home-Based Business in Just Thirty Days
How to Buy, Sell, and Profit on eBay:
Kick-Start Your Home-Based Business in Just Thirty Days
Click to buy at Amazon.com for around 10 bucks
(Price subject to change)
Ebay Income Advanced: How to Take Your Ebay Business to the Next Level
Valuable information for eBay sellers at all levels!
Ebay Income Advanced: How to Take Your Ebay Business to the Next Level -
For Powersellers and Beyond
If you're new to e-commerce, don't let "Advanced" in the title stop you from exploring this new book. Besides providing information on how to develop a business plan (important at any level of business), this book also contains product sourcing information, information on wholesalers, drop shippers, auctions, closeouts, discontinued merchandise, overstocks, salvage items, surplus merchandise, below wholesale products, customer returns, wholesale trade shows, suppliers, liquidators, closeout firms, foreign and domestic manufacturers, and places to look in your area.
But that's not all. The book also includes hundreds of tips to help you write better listings, learn to communicate better with customers, how to build your brand, and much, much more. Read the full description and the customer reviews of Ebay Income Advanced: How to Take Your Ebay Business to the Next Level - for Powersellers and Beyond
to see how this popular book will help you build and grow your eBay business. Learn eBay from the Experts
These authors know what they're talking about!
Click through on these titles and read the reviews from all the satisfied readers.
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- I'm still new to selling online ... I've been thinking about selling on ebay, so I'll be back to your lens when I'm ready to start ... you've got great information and made it very accessible.
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- This is a great lens, good job. I would also like to add for ebay products to sell you can go to garage sales and penny auctions is a good way to start. Check the newest bidding websites at http://biddingwebsites.org
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- Susan, this is such excellent information! I've dabbled in eBay and would like to take it to another level. Looks like I've found the perfect resource! Am bookmarking this page. Thank you.
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- I've dabbled in eBay before and thought about getting back into it...great ideas here! Thanks! :)
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- Wholesale Lots: How to Find and Resell Wholesale Goods on eBay
- A Sample of Wholesale Lots for Sale on eBay
- Where to Buy Wholesale
- Another Recommended Resource to Find Wholesale Products to Sell
- Consignment Selling on eBay
- Make Money Selling Books On eBay
- Stay-at-Home Mom Thinking of Becoming a Work-at-Home Mom?
- How to Sell Vintage Postcards on eBay
- Vintage Postcards for Sale on eBay Right Now
- Got Old Books and Magazines? Tear them up and make money on eBay.
- Vintage Advertisements On Sale Now on eBay
- Barcode Booty by Steve Weber
- How to Sell Coffee Mugs on eBay
- How To Sell Golf Shirts on eBay
- eBay Inventory the Smart Way
- How and Where to Locate the Merchandise to Sell on eBay
- Still Haven't Decided on a Product Source? Look in your Own Backyard!
- STOP: Have you developed a marketing plan for your eBay business?
- Just Getting Started on eBay? Here's a great go-to guide for newbies.
- Ebay Income Advanced: How to Take Your Ebay Business to the Next Level
- Learn eBay from the Experts
- Do You eBay from the UK?
- Stay on Top of Ebay News with the AuctionBytes Blog
- Take a Break and Have Some Fun
- Love eBay? Wear eBay!
- Add Your eBay Store Link Here!
- The eBay Business Manual
- Bookmark this page . .
- Like this page? Leave a comment.
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