Sell Your Sporting Goods on eBay
Many consumers successfully use eBay not only as a place to find great deals on new equipment, but also as a way to fund their next equipment purchase. Whether you are saving up for a new treadmill, need to repair your old bicycle, or are looking to upgrade your ski gear, selling on eBay is the perfect way to earn extra money. Swap out your unused pieces,those baseball bats in the garage or your extra fly fishing rods, and buy yourself new equipment.
Thousands of people come to eBay in search of equipment, clothing, and accessories for their favorite sports, so no matter what sport equipment you own, from fencing to polo, buyers are looking for your stuff. A few other popular sports that you might want to consider are hockey, fishing, bowling, equestrian, skiing, snowboarding, lacrosse, racquetball, hunting, skateboarding, triathlon, surfing, scuba, paintball, inline skating, hunting, canoeing, kayaking and rafting.
Items should be in excellent condition to bring the most cash, and you may even find a pair of shoes or some other athletic item, that still has the tags hidden in your garage.
Help Buyers Find Your Items with Keywords
Keywords are a great way to attract buyers to your listing, especially when used correctly in your listing title. Listing titles are used by eBay’s search engine to pull up listings during a search. Use your 55 characters wisely, and try to anticipate what buyers will be searching for. Be sure to include common search terms like “fishing” and “golf,” when appropriate. State important characteristics of your item, what it is, brand, model number, color, materials, and condition. Of course, you should only include keywords that are relevant to the item you are selling. You can also search current and completed eBay listings to see what other sellers include in their titles.
Create Accurate Descriptions
In your listing description, make sure to include both basic information and details about your item. A good description is concise, well organized, and easy to read. Create bold section headlines, bulleted lists, and be sure to restate the information featured in your title plus more details such as sizes and dimensions, collection, benefits, related products estimated value, and any other interesting features. You can also insert photos or links to videos that highlight the unique attributes of your item. Think about your listing from the buyer's perspective. The more information you provide, the more likely the buyer will be to place a bid on your item.
To Busy to Bother?
If you are just to busy to bother and do not know where to begin, you can always let Just Sell It do it for you, and then send you a check. Gather all you items then weed out the totally worn out stuff. Then make a list of what you have and email it to Contact us at justsellit.com or lisa@justsellit.com. Then sit back and wait for your check.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Sell Your Stuff on eBay and Get Paid Cash
Find Money Hidden in Your Home Just Sell It on eBay
Have you been thinking of ways to earn extra cash? Who hasn’t! Chances are there are things in your house that will sell on eBay in only 7 days. 1.3 million sellers around the world use eBay as a primary or
secondary source of income. This is important because it illustrates the possibilities of doing business on eBay. 99.99% of all eBay transactions are successful.
In 1995 the Founder of eBay, Pierre Omidyar, sold the first item on eBay, a broken laser pointer. While writing Code for eBay , he was experimenting with how equal access to information and opportunities affects the efficiency of marketplaces. His laser pointer sold, and he contacted the buyer to make sure he knew it was broken, the buyer said he was a collector of broken laser pointers and that it was just what he needed. Omidyar knew he has a great concept. eBay!!! The concept of eBay was built on the principle that:
Have you been thinking of ways to earn extra cash? Who hasn’t! Chances are there are things in your house that will sell on eBay in only 7 days. 1.3 million sellers around the world use eBay as a primary or
secondary source of income. This is important because it illustrates the possibilities of doing business on eBay. 99.99% of all eBay transactions are successful.
In 1995 the Founder of eBay, Pierre Omidyar, sold the first item on eBay, a broken laser pointer. While writing Code for eBay , he was experimenting with how equal access to information and opportunities affects the efficiency of marketplaces. His laser pointer sold, and he contacted the buyer to make sure he knew it was broken, the buyer said he was a collector of broken laser pointers and that it was just what he needed. Omidyar knew he has a great concept. eBay!!! The concept of eBay was built on the principle that:
*People are basically good
*Everyone has something to contribute
*An open trade environment brings out the best in people.
The success of eBay can be seen by looking at its history from 1996 until 2006. In 1996 total sales reached $7.2 million dollars and there were 41,000 registered users. Ten years later, total sales topped $52.5 billion in 2006, and there are 222 million eBay users. Wow! You can make money from this success.
How do you make money on eBay? Go through your home and really look at what has been sitting in your closet, garage, car, or even that storage space you are renting to store all your stuff you think you may need later. Chances are there is a lot that you do not use and never will. But how do you know what will sell? There are many items in your home that can sell on eBay. Top categories include consumer electronics (iPods, PDA, stereo), designer shoes and handbags, sporting goods, collectibles, and so much more. However, just because you paid a lot for an item, it does not mean that it will be worth much on eBay. You must do your research and see what your item is selling for now to know if there is a demand for it and for what value.
People ask ”How do I sell my stuff on eBay?”
How does it work? If you want to sell on your own, you must create an eBay account, open a Paypal account (so you can get paid online,) and have a digital camera. You do have to enter credit card or bank information to both Paypal and eBay however they are safe and secure. Once you determine that your items are sellable on eBay, the items need to be photographed and detailed descriptions posted on eBay in a listing. Typically, auctions run for 7 days, if purchased, buyers pay you either via online methods or another arranged way. Once paid, you must pack the item and ship it to the buyer.
While it sounds simple, selling successfully on eBay takes organization, an understanding of what will sell, and lots of time. Once your items are listed on eBay, potential buyers will email you with lots of questions. To succeed, you need to be timely, polite, and professional. Properly pack and ship the item quickly once paid.
“Who will sell my stuff for me on eBay?” EBay Trading assistant’s will sell your items for you.
If this all sound too overwhelming and time consuming you can always give your items to an eBay trading assistant like Just Sell It. Trading assistants do all the work for you and just send you a check. Just Sell It sells your items on eBay on consignment. Unlike a local consignment store or pawn shop, your items sell within 7 days or you it is returned to you.
Consignment shops charge upwards of 50% commission, pawnshops may buy your item for a lot less than you would get on eBay or sell it back to you later at market rate. Just Sell It commission ranges from 20-30% plus eBay and Paypal fees. Just Sell It makes it all so easy. We will pick up your items, photograph and create your eBay listings, once sold, collect payment, professionally pack and ship the items, and then send you a check. What more could you ask! Why not simplify and streamline your life while making money. Just Sell It on eBay
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Selling Designer Handbags Chanel Hermes Gucci on eBay
Succeed at Selling Designer Handbags On eBay
Chanel Gucci Prada Hermes Louis Vuitton
Some our hottest selling items over the last four years have been designer handbags and shoes. Even when the economy seems to be in a slump, somehow someone is still always willing to indulge themselves buying high end luxury accessories. In the last week we have sold one previously owned Chanel handbag for $930 and two vintage previously owned Louis Vuitton bags for $1000. The buyers got a great deal and the seller now has some big cash in the bank.
Our customers ask if the items need to be new. New bags are great but most of the consignment handbags we sell are previously owned and in excellent condition. Even the bags that are in not such great shape sell as well, but for significantly less. Why not take a look in your closet and clean out what you look at every day but never seem to use or wear. The money you make can be used for something that more suits you at this time I your life.
Q: What brand of hand bag sells best?
A: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermes, Prada, Judith Leiber, and Chloe have sold for the highest dollar amounts. However we have has a lot of success with Coach, Burberry, Isabella Fiore, and Juicy Couture as well.
Q: Can I buy a handbag from you that Just Sell It is selling for a customer?
A: Yes, and since we only sell the highest quality items that we come across, you can buy from us and be confident that you are getting a great product for an amazing price. Just go to justsellitstore.com to view all items we are selling at any given time. We even have customers who will email us a about a particular handbag they want to get in case we may come across it. Please email us with any requests. We may come across just what you are looking for!
Q: How do designer shoes sell? Do they have to be new?
A: Certain designer brands do well whether they are worn or new. Chanel, Gucci, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Roger Vivier are probably the top sellers.
Chanel Gucci Prada Hermes Louis Vuitton
Some our hottest selling items over the last four years have been designer handbags and shoes. Even when the economy seems to be in a slump, somehow someone is still always willing to indulge themselves buying high end luxury accessories. In the last week we have sold one previously owned Chanel handbag for $930 and two vintage previously owned Louis Vuitton bags for $1000. The buyers got a great deal and the seller now has some big cash in the bank.
Our customers ask if the items need to be new. New bags are great but most of the consignment handbags we sell are previously owned and in excellent condition. Even the bags that are in not such great shape sell as well, but for significantly less. Why not take a look in your closet and clean out what you look at every day but never seem to use or wear. The money you make can be used for something that more suits you at this time I your life.
Q: What brand of hand bag sells best?
A: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermes, Prada, Judith Leiber, and Chloe have sold for the highest dollar amounts. However we have has a lot of success with Coach, Burberry, Isabella Fiore, and Juicy Couture as well.
Q: Can I buy a handbag from you that Just Sell It is selling for a customer?
A: Yes, and since we only sell the highest quality items that we come across, you can buy from us and be confident that you are getting a great product for an amazing price. Just go to justsellitstore.com to view all items we are selling at any given time. We even have customers who will email us a about a particular handbag they want to get in case we may come across it. Please email us with any requests. We may come across just what you are looking for!
Q: How do designer shoes sell? Do they have to be new?
A: Certain designer brands do well whether they are worn or new. Chanel, Gucci, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Roger Vivier are probably the top sellers.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Trust and Internet Commerce!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you Trust E Commerce And eBay?
Many people I meet often tell me about bad online buying experiences and that they are nervous about eBay and other such E Commerce sites. Well, there is reason to be concerned, however when properly informed how to protect yourself you can have safe and successfully web buying experiences. Below are just a few ideas on how to safely trade online.
First, stay safe online by safeguarding your computer against viruses. There are numerous viruses in circulation that threaten to damage your computer or spy on your internet activities. There is no foolproof way to protect your computer you can help minimize your risk by installing virus and spyware protection software. Install it and use it often.
When using eBay or any website protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails and websites. Spoof emails and Web sites can be a major problems for unsuspecting Internet users. Claiming to be sent by a well-known company, spoof email directs users to Web sites asking for personal information such as a credit card number, Social Security number, or account password. No legitimate site will email you and ask for this personal information, so do not click links and give it out. Because it's so difficult to tell when an email or Web site is a spoof, eBay recommends that you:
· Download and use eBay Toolbar with Account Guard, a feature that indicates whether you are on the real eBay or PayPal Web sites, or are on a potential spoof site.
· Learn about spoof protection by taking eBay's spoof tutorial.
· Never enter sensitive personal information (such as your password or credit card, bank account, and Social Security numbers) in an email.
Password protection, stay safe online by protecting your passwords. Whether online or offline, care for your password as you would care for the key to your house. If your password falls into the wrong hands, your identity may be stolen and someone else can access your account. · Make sure to create a different password for each online account you hold.
· Create a more secure password by using a combination of letters and numbers.
· Change your password often.
· Don't share your password with anyone.
· If you're signing in to eBay, only enter your password at a URL that begins with https://signin.ebay.com/
Many people I meet often tell me about bad online buying experiences and that they are nervous about eBay and other such E Commerce sites. Well, there is reason to be concerned, however when properly informed how to protect yourself you can have safe and successfully web buying experiences. Below are just a few ideas on how to safely trade online.
First, stay safe online by safeguarding your computer against viruses. There are numerous viruses in circulation that threaten to damage your computer or spy on your internet activities. There is no foolproof way to protect your computer you can help minimize your risk by installing virus and spyware protection software. Install it and use it often.
When using eBay or any website protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails and websites. Spoof emails and Web sites can be a major problems for unsuspecting Internet users. Claiming to be sent by a well-known company, spoof email directs users to Web sites asking for personal information such as a credit card number, Social Security number, or account password. No legitimate site will email you and ask for this personal information, so do not click links and give it out. Because it's so difficult to tell when an email or Web site is a spoof, eBay recommends that you:
· Download and use eBay Toolbar with Account Guard, a feature that indicates whether you are on the real eBay or PayPal Web sites, or are on a potential spoof site.
· Learn about spoof protection by taking eBay's spoof tutorial.
· Never enter sensitive personal information (such as your password or credit card, bank account, and Social Security numbers) in an email.
Password protection, stay safe online by protecting your passwords. Whether online or offline, care for your password as you would care for the key to your house. If your password falls into the wrong hands, your identity may be stolen and someone else can access your account. · Make sure to create a different password for each online account you hold.
· Create a more secure password by using a combination of letters and numbers.
· Change your password often.
· Don't share your password with anyone.
· If you're signing in to eBay, only enter your password at a URL that begins with https://signin.ebay.com/
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Regifting Gift Swap Clean That Closet
Why Toss When You Can ...Sell on eBay or Trade With a Friend
Everyday we get calls from people who just have too much stuff or items that they no longer use and want to move on with. Often we suggest that the items be donated to charity. However more often than not we can help sell the items for you. Below are some creative ways to get ready for the fall and clean out the closet and home at the same time, and maybe earn some cash.
1. Turn Store Credit Into Cash on eBayMany stores won't let you return for cash clothing you loved in the shop but never got around to wearing. However, they are likely to offer you store credit if you insist. So instead of letting unwanted clothes pile up in your closets, a better idea is to return them for store credit and then sell the store credit for cash on eBay. There's a very vibrant market on eBay for store credit receipts and gift cards, which trade for very close to face value. I've seen $200 gift receipts from stores like Macys, Tiffany and Bloomingdale's fetch $180, so you get most of your value back without having to find a buyer for your specific item or dealing with packing and shipping it.
2. Host a Clothing SwapGet together a group of friends to bring clothes they are not using and certainly don't want to discard -- someone's going to want it! Have a little cocktail party and everyone gets new clothes without spending money ... so it's a win-win situation.
3. Flag It! Place Post-it colored flags facing out on each piece of clothing in your closet. Take the Post-it off when you wear an item. At the end of spring/summer, you'll be able to see what you wore and didn't. You can then determine whether those items can be donated -- you'll get tax benefits -- or consigned for money.
4. Hanger TrickSome of my clients love this tip: When you get out your spring clothes, put the hangers in backward on the rod but then when you wear a piece of clothing, hang it up facing the front. At the end of the season you'll know what you've never worn.
Everyday we get calls from people who just have too much stuff or items that they no longer use and want to move on with. Often we suggest that the items be donated to charity. However more often than not we can help sell the items for you. Below are some creative ways to get ready for the fall and clean out the closet and home at the same time, and maybe earn some cash.
1. Turn Store Credit Into Cash on eBayMany stores won't let you return for cash clothing you loved in the shop but never got around to wearing. However, they are likely to offer you store credit if you insist. So instead of letting unwanted clothes pile up in your closets, a better idea is to return them for store credit and then sell the store credit for cash on eBay. There's a very vibrant market on eBay for store credit receipts and gift cards, which trade for very close to face value. I've seen $200 gift receipts from stores like Macys, Tiffany and Bloomingdale's fetch $180, so you get most of your value back without having to find a buyer for your specific item or dealing with packing and shipping it.
2. Host a Clothing SwapGet together a group of friends to bring clothes they are not using and certainly don't want to discard -- someone's going to want it! Have a little cocktail party and everyone gets new clothes without spending money ... so it's a win-win situation.
3. Flag It! Place Post-it colored flags facing out on each piece of clothing in your closet. Take the Post-it off when you wear an item. At the end of spring/summer, you'll be able to see what you wore and didn't. You can then determine whether those items can be donated -- you'll get tax benefits -- or consigned for money.
4. Hanger TrickSome of my clients love this tip: When you get out your spring clothes, put the hangers in backward on the rod but then when you wear a piece of clothing, hang it up facing the front. At the end of the season you'll know what you've never worn.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Shopping for the Holidays
It is that time of year once again, Holiday shopping and gift giving is in the air. Whether you are buying or selling on eBay, this is the best time to profit from eBay’s global marketplace. If you cannot sell it now you never will. If you cannot find it now I would be shocked. This also brings to mind every year, the idea of what to do with all those gifts hidden in your closet. EBay!!!!
Below are some results of recent survey that is quite interesting.
Re-gifting 2007 Survey EBay published the results of its annual re-gifting survey conducted by Harris Interactive, and it appears there is no end to the trend of passing on presents. The survey says that 83 percent of U.S. adults receive unwanted gifts during the holiday season. Almost half of those adults will typically re-gift or sell those unwanted holiday gifts. Here are some of the fun findings from the annual eBay Re-gifting survey:
Sixty-nine percent of all adults agree that re-gifting or reselling is a form of recycling.
Seventy percent of adults who have re-gifted a gift say they do so because they feel the item is a better match for someone else. Only eight percent have re-gifted because they were too lazy to purchase another present.
U.S. adults would be most likely to re-gift items such as food and drink, beauty and bath products and trinkets or collectibles. Top items to resell include electronics and appliances, DVDs, CDs, books and event tickets.
Fruitcake accounts for 15 percent of the food-and-drink items that people would re-gift.
About one in four married women has re-gifted or resold one or more items received from her mother-in-law compared with only 16 percent of men.
And what do those who sent a gift that gets past on or sold think of re-gifting? According to eBay's survey, upon discovering that someone has re-gifted or resold an item they had originally given, 46 percent of all adults say they would feel indifferent while 26 percent would feel... amused.
We hope you find what you are looking for this season, and wish you all a very happy and healthy new year!!
Below are some results of recent survey that is quite interesting.
Re-gifting 2007 Survey EBay published the results of its annual re-gifting survey conducted by Harris Interactive, and it appears there is no end to the trend of passing on presents. The survey says that 83 percent of U.S. adults receive unwanted gifts during the holiday season. Almost half of those adults will typically re-gift or sell those unwanted holiday gifts. Here are some of the fun findings from the annual eBay Re-gifting survey:
Sixty-nine percent of all adults agree that re-gifting or reselling is a form of recycling.
Seventy percent of adults who have re-gifted a gift say they do so because they feel the item is a better match for someone else. Only eight percent have re-gifted because they were too lazy to purchase another present.
U.S. adults would be most likely to re-gift items such as food and drink, beauty and bath products and trinkets or collectibles. Top items to resell include electronics and appliances, DVDs, CDs, books and event tickets.
Fruitcake accounts for 15 percent of the food-and-drink items that people would re-gift.
About one in four married women has re-gifted or resold one or more items received from her mother-in-law compared with only 16 percent of men.
And what do those who sent a gift that gets past on or sold think of re-gifting? According to eBay's survey, upon discovering that someone has re-gifted or resold an item they had originally given, 46 percent of all adults say they would feel indifferent while 26 percent would feel... amused.
We hope you find what you are looking for this season, and wish you all a very happy and healthy new year!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Jump Start Your Holiday Shopping
Getting a head start on your
As September rolls around and kids are back in school, many people begin to look towards the December holiday season. According to ABC news over 51.5 million people will shop online this holiday season. And according to consumer reports survey, 47% of respondents are doing at least half their holiday shopping online. There are many reasons for this trend.
- 24/7 flexibility and access to shopping
- Lower prices
- Convenience
- One stop shopping
eBay plays an even larger part of this trend year after year. Not only is it where people go to buy, but they go to sell and funding new purchases with their earnings.
Q: How do I know I can trust a seller of an item that I want to buy on eBay?
A: There are a few ways to safeguard your eBay shopping. First is to check the seller’s feedback. That is the number of positive or negative comments of past sales that the particular seller has received. Secondly, you would want to carefully read the listing description, shipping, and return policies. Often things are not as they seem. Many negative eBya experiences result from new eBay users who do not read the fine print or details of a listing they bid on.
Q: I want to sell on eBay but do not know where to begin? Can you help?
A: The first step would be to go to eBay and register or open an eBay account. It is easy
and the site will walk you step by step through the process. You will be required to enter
personal banking or credit card information. eBay is a secure site so you need not worry.
It would also be advisable to open a Paypal account as well. Paypal in an online payment
service that makes it easy and convenient for your buyers to pay you fast and secure.
Next, you would need to decide what it is that you want to sell, and if it is an item that is in demand on eBay. You will need to browse for your item on eBay and see if you can find successful sales of your item. If you find your item is worth selling you would photograph your item, create a great description, explain shipping and launch your item.
Q: That sounds complicated and I do not know if I can do all that myself.
A: Yes, some people find the listing of items on eBay overwhelming. Justsellitstore.com can teach you how to do it if you need help. We offer group and private classes on the Basics of eBay selling. If you are interested in learning with us please contact us. If you do not want to be bothered we can sell it for you.
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