Did you know you can start your own eBay business for free? It's really very easy. Many people have started an eBay home-based business with little or no money, and you can, too. Here are ten tips and proven techniques to show you how to make money selling on eBay. The top sellers on eBay use these ideas, so should you!
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This first set of tips is just a quick review of the basics. These tips are for those who simply want to know how to make money selling on eBay. The more advanced tips for starting a home-based eBay business for free are further down on this page.
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1. Make sure you spell your item correctly! Many people lose money on eBay because of a simple typo. When the item is misspelled, potential buyers have a hard time finding the product. This reduces competition from bidders and results in a very low winning bid. In fact, some websites (like fatfingers.com and typohound.com) actually search for listings with common misspellings so that savvy bidders can submit low bids on products with very little competition.
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2. Write a strong listing! Make sure your listing title uses words that are search engine friendly. Also, if your product has a model number, then put that in the title. And make sure your description gives lots of details about the product. Convince the buyer that he or she is getting a great deal. Finally, make sure you don’t have any typos or bad grammar in your description. This will turn buyers off.
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3. Place your product in the proper category! When people search for items, they usually start with the eBay search bar. Then, if they get a large number of results, they click on the category title for the product they are searching for. This filters the search results so that only the desired listings are displayed. If you put your item in the wrong category, then your item will not be displayed.
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4. Use pictures! When was the last time you bought something without seeing it first? Exactly! People like to see what they're bidding on. Just make sure your photos are good quality. Most importantly, make sure you photograph the item in a well lit area. eBay has a great tutorial on their website.
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5. Do what the PowerSellers do! Powersellers have cracked the code. They know how to make money on eBay. Identifying niche markets... Timing auctions... Finding great deals on merchandise to resell on eBay... Powersellers do these things every day, and you can too. The popular businesses4internet website just released its annual list of the top five best eBay resources available. These books will help you take your eBay business to the next level. My favorite book is "eBay 101: Selling on eBay For Part-time or Full-time Income, Beginner to PowerSeller in 90 Days." Click on the link above to see all the books.
This next set of tips is for those of you who are ready to start an eBay home-based business for free!
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6. Buy from Amazon and sell on eBay! Did you know that you can find cheap, used textbooks on Amazon and sell them on eBay? For some reason, people are willing to pay more for textbooks on eBay. I have a tool on my other website where you can test the concept. When you use the tool, you'll see how you can make up to $100 with a popular college biology book. Click here to try it. Warning! Bookmark this website before you do the experiment! You don't want to miss my best tips, which are further down on this page!
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7. Do your research! You need to know the value of the item you're buying or selling. Websites like Terapeak can provide you with a 90 day price history for any item sold on eBay. This is truly powerful information. With Terapeak, you can be sure you're getting a great deal when buying merchandise, and you can be sure you're always listing your items at a fair price. Terapeak also provides seasonal trends and competitor research. Interested in a Terapeak free trial? My readers can sign up for a Terapeak free trial at this link: Terapeak free trial.
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8. Open your own internet storefront! If you're really serious about taking your business to the next level, consider opening your own web store with your own web address. The best place to do this is with eBay Prostores. Interested in an eBay Prostores free trial? My readers can sign up for an eBay Prostores free trial at this link: eBay Prostores free trial. Click the link to learn more.
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9. Check out other auction sites and wholesalers! Many eBayers limit all their buying and selling to eBay. Those who branch out to other auction sites and wholesalers can often find great deals. This is because alternative auction sites often focus on special niches. It's the only way they can compete with eBay.
10. Use a dropshipper! This is it. This is how eBay hobbyists turn into PowerSellers: through drop shipping. Drop shippers typically have programs for beginners and for experienced eBayers. When you use a drop shipper, there's no need to carry an inventory in your home, and there's no need to package or ship any merchandise! The drop shipper does it all for you! You simply sign up for an account and place some of the drop shipper's products in your own eBay listings. They typically have millions of products to choose from. When the products sell, you collect the money through eBay. Once that’s done, you send an email to the drop shipper and they do the rest. Be careful though because there are a few scams out there. Stick to a reputable drop shipper. My favorite is Doba. They're an eBay certified drop shipper, so they can be trusted. Interested in a Doba free trial? Doba currently has a 7 day free trial advertised on its website, but I’ve arranged for a 14 day free trial for my readers. Here is the link: Doba free trial! Why not give it a shot? This is how thousands have become PowerSellers. They've done it through drop shipping! Sign up for the free trial. You have nothing to lose. Try it for two weeks. See if you like using a drop shipper. You can cancel the service if you aren't making any money. Not convinced? Need more information? Click on the link just to read some testimonials from real people just like you. Then, make a decision.
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That's it. That's how you do it. That's how you start an eBay home-based business for free. That's how you make money on eBay. Here's a quick review: Always practice the basics as I explained in the first four tips. Gain some critical knowledge from the five top eBay books in step five (again, my favorite is eBay 101). Use services like Terapeak, eBay Prostores, and Doba. Employ clever ideas like my Amazon textbook idea. And, voila! You have the recipe for success!
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So... Are you ready to work from home? Is it time to start your own eBay home-based business? Are you ready to make money selling on eBay? You can do it! Start your new career right now by signing up for the free trials!
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-Valentina
