The dreaded eBay downtime. Unfortunately as the seasons change so does eBay selling. It happens every year just like clock-work.
So What Now?
Believe it or not, there is so much to do now until July!
1) SHOP!!! eBay is slow because stores are marking down inventory and people can get what they want at a good price. Come mid June stores will be clearancing out all of their summer merchandise, making it a resellers “paradise”. A lot of stores even have fall/winter items still hanging around at unbelievable prices. Online “boutique” resources run a pinch differently and are going to be slashing prices in June-Aug. The array of stores slashing prices will be unbelievable. Right now we are in a bit of a limbo, but now is a perfect time to hit leftover fall and winter items online. It just takes a lot more scouring right now. The *bonus* is not having to hold your inventory for more than a couple months.
2) Prepare for selling season. Selling seasons are VERY busy answering bidder emails, creating listings, shipping packages and let’s not forget MORE SHOPPING! To get ahead between now and July, take a few pictures and create a few listings every couple of days. Before you know it you will have all of your items ready to list. If you are using an auction management source like TurboLister, you can store and even schedule your listings in advance. Imagine the work load you will have eliminated when things start heating up.
3) Venture into other avenues. Yes, eBay is slow. It is VERY slow in children’s clothing, but that doesn’t mean nothing is selling well. Parents are in the market for outdoor play toys such as Little Tikes, Fisher Price & Step 2. These items are more difficult to ship, but if you are willing, you can reap fabulous rewards. (Another market that seems to do well is “designer purses”.) Just make sure you do your research before entering into a new market or any market for that matter.
4) Garage Sales! Literally an eBayer’s “gold mine”, you can not only hunt for “boutique” clothing, but anything valuable. (Designer purses & outdoor toys can all be picked up at garage sales for practically nothing.)
5) Goodwill. Hit your local Goodwill, as this is where many people take their garage sale leftovers.
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