Coupons on Ebay?

[Chicago526]

My DH works for the local paper and I can get multiple copies of the coupon inserts. I know people sell coupons on Ebay, and I have the time to clip and sort and such. Does anyone here do this, and do you have any tips? Do large lots of assorted coupons sell the best, or is it better to sell 5 of the same coupon (like five $1 off coupons for Dog Chow).

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[swilshire]

Better make sure your husband wouldn't jeapardize his job by taking these. It sounds like something the vendors would frown upon.

I don't see how you could make much unless you sold them in huge lots after you paid the eBay fees. I wouldn't bid much because of the shipping.

Sheila

 

[rflorek]

The following limits are placed on the sale of coupons on eBay:

Expired Coupons: The sale of recently expired coupons is not permitted on eBay, as such coupons serve no valid purpose and could be used in a fraudulent manner. Collectible coupons that clearly cannot be redeemed may be permitted.

Electronic "scanned" coupons: All coupons sold through eBay must be physically delivered to the buyer, and may not be delivered by electronic means for home printing. Further, to reduce the potential for coupon abuse, eBay asks that sellers refrain from placing clear, unaltered scans of coupons in their listings that could be copied, printed and redeemed in stores. The sale of scanned or photocopied coupons may violate federal copyright laws, and sellers of such unlawful items could face prosecution under federal law. eBay will not tolerate such transactions through its site.

Bulk coupon sales: Bulk coupon listings are defined as listings that contain more than 20 coupons for the same item, or more than 100 total coupons. If it is unclear how many coupons are offered, the listing will be considered in violation. Coupon inserts (packets of coupons typically found in newspapers) are limited to a maximum of 5 per listing, unless the seller indicates in the listing that the quantity of coupons for sale is under 100 total coupons.

Coupons for "free" products: Coupons for free products, with no purchase required, are limited to two per listing. Internet home printed coupons are also limited to 2 per listing.

 

[Chicago526]

Better make sure your husband wouldn't jeapardize his job by taking these. It sounds like something the vendors would frown upon.

I don't see how you could make much unless you sold them in huge lots after you paid the eBay fees. I wouldn't bid much because of the shipping.

Sheila

Nope, he's fine. He's brought them home before for our own use. The only time he is prohibited from bring home the ad packet is for Black Friday.

And thanks for the rules, rflorek!

 

[imsayin]

I thought the manufacturer had a "can't be sold" thing on the coupons.

I would sell them in groups of the same. Many people are brand loyal. I wouldn't want to buy for things I wasn't going to use.

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

As a coupon buyer, I usually look for a listing with a few of the same coupons so I can buy multiples of something on sale with a coupon, or if it's a good coupon for something I buy alot of, diapers for example.

The way sellers get around the "can't be sold" note on the coupon is by auctioning their "time to clip the coupons" instead of the coupons themselves.

Honestly, I don't know how sellers make any money doing this unless they have a store, the listing fees, paypal fees, etc. would eat any profit , I never understood this.