WFMW: Ebay!

As most of yall probably know, I love ebay. I love buying and selling. I was talking to Sarah about selling and she said I should post some of my tips. Now, I'm definitely not the queen bee of ebay, but I have been successful and very surprised at how much some of my things have sold for. So here goes... and if you have any more tips, feel free to comment.

1.Thrift stores - Don't be afraid of them. They usually have a lot of hidden gems inside. But you also have to be patient and willing to take your time to look around. Some stores even offer discount days or run some type of specials.

2. Research before you sell - this is simple. Whatever you want to sell, just type it in the search button and see how they are going. You can also look up completed listings in the advanced search to see how it's already done.

3. Compare- along with researching, compare auctions that have the same/similar items. What makes one better than the other? Is it pictures? Description? Shipping?

4. Pictures- Try to take your pictures on a neutral background like a black or white poster board, blanket, etc... No one really likes seeing things on yucky carpet. Your item should be the focus, not whatever else is in the background.

5. Shipping - always use delivery confirmation! And if you have a scale or plan to sell a lot, buy a scale! You can ship at home through paypal and it will save you time and money. It saves you money because delivery confirm is cheaper through paypal and included everytime, and of course it saves the hassle of having to go to the post office.

6. Packaging - Make sure your item is nicely packaged. Think about you getting it in the mail. For clothing, I place the item in a ziploc baggy with a little thank you note inside of a polymailer. Also, you can buy shipping supplies cheaper through ebay instead of a office supply store.

Alrighty, I definitely feel like I am probably leaving something out. If you think of something else, let me know! Or have any questions, I can try to answer them! :)