Ebay is a name everybody on and offline recognize. It is also a great starting point to start a Ebay Consignee service and earn an income.

A Ebay Consignor agrees to sell items for other people in exchange for a share of the total sale, using their own Ebay account.

A written agreement must be drawn up and signed for legal purposes and copies provided to all parties involved prior to supplying your services.

Upon a signed agreement you agree to do the following for your clients using your own Ebay account ;

• Provide a detailed advertisement for the item.
• Insert photographs of the item.
• List the item on Ebay.
• Handle all queries from customers.
• Provide reports to the Consignor.
• Collect payment from the Buyer.
• Pack and ship the item.
• Pay your Client minus your share.

The opportunity to offer this service can become quite popular and may find yourself becoming a household name for the following reasons ;

• Clients may be unemployed.
• Clients may be looking to supplement their existing incomes.
• Clients may not have the Internet.
• Clients may not understand Ebay but know it's a good place.
• Clients will be all genders and ages.
• Clients are computer illiterate.

A home business that can be easily operated at home or with a laptop in your clients home. You will be able to provide, not just a service but also be assisting those less fortunate.

Classified ads, newspaper ads and community brochures at busy community boards, businesses, church and social groups would provide a excellent promotional start of your services.

Inform your friends and pass out more brochures. Word of mouth will get around and am sure the telephone calls will start very quickly. Let us know if you started this business and how it is faring. Good luck! Read more --> here.

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