Becoming an EBay Pro

[luckofthedraw]

I've bought a lot of things on eBay, mostly kids videos and books, and I've even sold some things around the house on eBay. But I'm progressing to the point that I'd like to eBay (or Amazon) for Disney money.

So if you want to become an eBay pro, how do you do it? Where are the best places to research what to sell and where to buy it from? I've heard yard sales are a good source, but how do you figure out which ones to go to? What should I be looking for? Are the wholesale companies that are set up specifically for eBay worth considering?

Any helpful hints, tips, or direction??
Thanks!

 

[PrincessKitty1]

The best way to research what to buy is by browsing through completed auctions in your areas of interest. You can get a good idea of what sells and for what prices (and just as important, what doesn't sell).

The wholesale companies set up specifically for Ebay are probably not worth considering. Look up some of their catalog items on Ebay and you will see dozens of sellers trying to sell the same items from these catalogs.

People who are making $$ by buying new items wholesale and selling on Ebay guard the source of their goods very carefully! Plus, many wholesalers sell direct on Ebay, and there's no way you can beat their prices.

 

[rae662000]

One thing that I have found since starting out is that if you sell what you know, you kind of know what is an in demand item. If it is something you wouldn't like to have then know one else would want it either. I look for things I know I like. Albeit that I am still a novice I heard this advise from a pro and it made sense and has been working for me. Also I have found timing is very important and I am still working that out, but I have followed the guides of the calendar listed on this board under the sticky ebay faq...check it out if you haven't and the best of luck to you.