YOU Can Start Selling on eBay!

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At Boutique Bargains we specialize in children’s boutique clothing, but you can sell just about ANYTHING on eBay! This week I’m going to cover some of the basics, in case you’re new to this or have never actually sold anything on eBay before.

How YOU Can Get Started Selling on eBay…

On any given day, there are millions of items on eBay available through auction-style and fixed-price trading. There is no time like the present to jump on the eBay bandwagon!

It’s not nuclear science – anyone can learn easily how to start selling on eBay. There are only a few essentials needed, including a computer, internet access, a digital camera and some space to put your stuff. You’ll also need shipping and packing supplies, which I’ll talk more about later, but know that Priority mail boxes and envelopes are free through USPS. ;0)

Next you’ll need to learn how to list auctions. Rather than using this space to tell you all the mechanics, just go here: http://pages.ebay.com/sell/tools/list/. Don’t be overwhelmed; just take it one step at a time. Listing is quite simple through the use of templates. You literally just fill in the blanks. There are some tips and tricks you can learn along the way about listing but for starters, just follow the logistics of how to put a listing onto eBay.

To get your feet wet, look around your house for items you may want to sell. You should eventually find a niche to sell as you get more experienced, but for now you simply want to gain experience and build your feedback. You’d be amazed at what people will buy!

Online payments such as PayPal www.paypal.com are very convenient. You may also want to accept money orders or personal checks. The more options you leave your buyers, the more likelihood you’ll get more bids; although most buyers prefer the ease of online payments.

A large amount of people ship their items using USPS. You can print postage online and mail the items from your home. There are of course other vendors – UPS, FedEx, DHL you can use. The size and weight of the items may help you make a decision.

Remember this is a learning process. eBay, Yahoo, MSN & of course Boutique Bargains - have wonderful message boards and networks to help you along the way. In summary, if you want to just “start pushing buttons” and learn on your own, you can do it! If you do better chatting with others, those resources are available too.  :0)

Until next time…