Does anybody sell stuff on Ebay?

@sodapop (977)
United States
June 17, 2007 9:15pm CST
I tried selling stuff on Ebay, but it didn't work out to well. After all of Ebay fees, I didn't make very much. How has your luck been with Ebay?
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4 responses
18 Jun 07
I have been very lucky. I started out selling a few odds and ends and got hooked. I opened a store specializing in baby items (mainly because they are small and easy to store) You just have to find a niche. If you are only doing it for fun and not to make money you might enjoy it more and surprise yourself at how well you do. I also learned through trial and error about listings to have the minimal fees and not to short change myself with postage and paypal fees. It takes time though.
@sodapop (977)
• United States
20 Jun 07
Do you think having a store is better than doing the auctions?
20 Jun 07
For me it was. I have over 300 items in my store so the listing fees are outrageous even if I only put a dozen on aucution at a time. Not to mention relisting if they don't sell. This way I pay a nominal fee and then .6 to .11 cents (including a picture) per item. It remains in my store until it sells, so after listing I can just pack it away and forget it. I did it both ways and I like this much better. I do put items on auction occasionally, which seems to drive traffic to my store.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 Jun 07
I don't have anything to do with Ebay, I order some ink for my printer, shipping and handling is even expense, then they charge you just for being on ebay. I don't deal with them.
@sodapop (977)
• United States
20 Jun 07
I'm starting to agree with you...I feel like after everything, I just gave my things away!
@venshida (4836)
• United States
20 Jun 07
I sell on Ebay sometimes. Sometimes I have good success sometimes not. I have several items right now, and I am considering opening a store.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
18 Jun 07
I have sold a quite a few times on ebay myself but the fews are getting high and I understand after selling paying them back can be expensive.