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Last Post Nov 19, 2009 7:24 AM by: mandy25amanda
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mandy25amanda
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Selling Products

Nov 14, 2009 6:55 PM
I am having a hard time selling my products and I am needing the money bad. I am staying here at home with my mom and dad and my dad has cancer and i am trying to help out with him and pay my own hospital bills at the same time. i have been looking for a job but no one is hiring around where i live. Can someone tells me what is the best way to sell my products and make good money on it. Thanks. :)

yours friend,

Amanda
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mamalynn
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Re: Selling Products

Nov 17, 2009 2:40 AM
I can't - I have been on ebay for aprox 10 years and sell and buy for fun - I don't make 'GOOD MONEY" on it. I don't think very many do - it is a garage sale venue for most people - but you can pick up a little extra cash if you are lucky and find the right items to list - but you need to know about them ie antiques, kids clothes, books, etc. You will only lose money if you try to drop ship new items - a zillion other people are trying to do that at the same time you are - it is the same ol story
It dosnt matter what your "products" are you will still need to :
1. buy some stuf on ebay that you will need when you start selling - digital scale, bubble wrap, mailing envelopes, etc
2. buy some stuf you can use anyway - clothes, books, etc
3. build up at least 25 f/b then start to list stuf you already have - books you are done with, clolthes, etc.
but be sure to check what the EXACT same item has been selling for
4. check the requirements for selling - such as clothes have to be washed unless they are NEW and NEVER worn. etc.
5. check the cost of mailing each item so you won't get stuck with quoting the wrong price.
6. list 8 or 10 things and see how they go -
7. don't start with anylisting over $10 - less if you can
8. after you have 100 or so f/b you can start to list higher priced items.
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mamalynn
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Re: Selling Products

Nov 17, 2009 2:48 AM
I just looked at this 230400263346
1. your title is spelled wrong
2. you don't say if cultured or natural
3. you don't say if come with original box
4. you don't say how long they two are
5. you don't say enough in your title (even if it was spelled right)
6. you say $2.99 US Postal Service Priority Mail
Priority Mail dosn't go for 2.99 it is almost $5.00
7. you say Material: Glass
8. you say Metal: No Metal - huh?
9. you say 12-13 business days and Will usually ship within 10 business days of receiving cleared payment.

good grief - is your post office in the next state?


I didn't check your other listings.
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rufust_firefly
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Re: Selling Products

Nov 19, 2009 1:59 AM
Alot of poor spelling! Mamalynn is right. You need to have your ducks in a row or you'll never make it. Look at other sellers listings and see how they do it. Things need to be spelled correctly and laid out clearly. I would never buy from a newbie with zero feedback and a poor setup........I'm guessing that others would be the same way. Clean it up and do it right! Only then will you make it around here.
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Re: Selling Products

Nov 19, 2009 7:24 AM
Thank you for your help I will try that and see if I can sell some of my stuff then. I am sorry it took me so long to send you a message back. I am been trying to help my dad, he has cancer and not doing so good and i been out puting in for jobs to make me a little money and been trying to sell this stuff on here at the same time. Its a lot to do but I am trying any way. Thank you again for your help.

yours friend,

Amanda
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