The Most Important Tool for an eBay Seller

Knowing what will sell ,and for how much, is what every eBay seller would like to know.  This trick is the closest thing to it!

eBay has a tool which allows you to search items that have been sold, or not sold, and for how much. Not only that, it tells you the date on which the item was sold so you know how frequently it is selling.

To the right of the eBay search bar, there is a link that says “Advanced,” this takes you to the advance search options.

Here you can search for completed items, which is all listings that have ended whether they sold or not. This is a great tool because you can see what people are willing to pay, and what they are not willing to pay. It also allows you to see the different listing titles so you can compare them to see which ones worked the best.  You can even click on the listing to see how the item was described.

This tool will help you create a title, choose a price, and describe the item you’re selling!

 



What to Sell on eBay

 

The answer to this question is… just about anything.

My first several sales on eBay were items I had lying around the house that I wanted to get rid of. I had some old clothes, purses, and outdated electronics.   I recommend new seller to start off this way too! This way you are not investing in inventory, and are getting rid of items you don’t want anyway. This way you get accustomed to the process of selling before you start investing in merchandise.

When you are ready to begin investing in merchandise, here are my biggest tips:

Buy & sell brand name items. They are the most searched for items and the quickest to sell on eBay. If you buy them from the Salvation Army and other resale shops, you can often find great deals that will give you a high profit margin.

Shop at outlet malls ,clearanced items, or any clearance rack. Remember that just because it is on clearance doesn’t mean it is always a good deal.

My biggest recommendation as you begin selling is to sell what you know. This way you know you’ll be able to answer any questions a potential buyer may have about the item, and you will also know price points.

Knowing and understanding the fees associated with selling on eBay is important and necessary. The margin between the price you pay and the price you can sell the item for must cover the fees while leaving you with a profit.