Newbie Ebay Seller - Looking for Help

[chrismiss56]

Hi

I am starting to dabble in selling Ebay. After spending the weekend collecting things I have a few questions. Looking for an education

When is the best time to list sweatshirts or fall/winter jackets?

I have an assortment of ladies/junior clothing and shoes - in excellent condition. Also have books, car parts, cell phones and what ever else is not nailed down

Also I will be able to do garage sales and estate sales this summer. Substitute teacher taking off for the summer - first time not working What should I be looking for? What sells well?

DD is hoping to be working at WDW next year through the college program so need money to go visit

Thanks for all your help!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!

 

[CajunDixie]

IMHO the best thing to do is look up your items under "Completed" auctions. This can give you a general idea what certain items are going for at this time. For things to purchase to resell again you can look up completed items. Some ideas of items to buy to resell might include name brand clothes...like gymboree, Precious Moments, Star Wars, Disney, Avon, CoCa Cola, Star Trek, Dept 56, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Vera Bradley, Cherished Teddies, Snowbabies, old coins, old dishes, old salt & pepper shakers, and military items. For collectible type items I'd wait to sell them closer to October when people are Christmas shopping. For your winter clothing items I'd wait until September.

 

[eeyoresmountainpals]

I agree with CajunDixie. Look up completed items and you'll get an idea of what's selling and for how much. I always spend some time "studying" before listing items.

As far as when a good time is to list items. Clothing usually sells best at the beginning (or close to the beginning) of the season that those clothes are worn. For example, now's a good time to list summer items. Fall and winter items should go well starting in about August.

When you're going to yard sales any clothing that is name brand (Tommy, GAP, Levi, etc.) usually sells pretty well.

Good luck!!

 

[Dancind]

If I lived in the midwest, I'd go to any sale at a farm. Vintage, old, antique, always sells on Ebay. Ebay got its start from sellers of antiques and collectibles. You do need to get an education on the items you find, though, or you might pay too much for them.