Does anyone sell on eBay?

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   Kenna McHughposted 7 years ago

   I sell DVDs and CDs on eBay. It used to be lucrative but not so much anymore. Anyone here sells on eBay? How is it going for you?

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      CWanamakerposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      I've sold quite a few things on eBay.  I've gotten lucky on occasion by selling a rare yardsale finds or things or collectibles that I retained from my childhood.  Some examples of things that I've had good luck selling on eBay include Legos, Apple products, old perfume bottles (empty or used), and broken high-end electronics. One time I even sold a bag of 100 Dasani bottle caps! I agree that eBay used to be way better; there's a lot more competition now.

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         Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         Sounds like you have it mapped out and a cool way to make some extra cash.

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      galleryofgraceposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Can't you use the Ebay forums rather than cluttering up HP with Ebay junk.

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         Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         Good point. That is probably why I am not making much money on eBay. I am selling junk. Let me know if you are interested in checking out my junk. You seem to be an expert in discerning what is junk. I am sure you know what to do with clutter as well.

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            paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this

            I give you. X. Do not give me.

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               Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

               I add a Y. I give you not.

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                  paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this

                  Serious starry, starry night. We try as we might.

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      TIMETRAVELER2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

      I used to sell on Ebay until the fraud became so overwhelming that I just gave it up.  For what I was earning it just took up too much time.  Now I buy occasionally but even then am very careful.

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         Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         I had a few incidents, but they were just harassments via the messages. They were time-consuming, reporting them and talking with eBay about the situations. I am leaning toward Amazon, but the upfront costs are what is holding me back.

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   paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago

   Buy on eBay during the summer. Then turnaround and and sell it on eBay during the fall/winter/spring.

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      Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Sounds like you have it figured out. I know, that some of the DVDs I sell are turned around and sold again.

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         paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         Raise your price! LOL

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   paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago

   Now that I think about it, would you like to start an eBay advice thread? It's been years since I've poked them with a stick, I could use the advice.
   
   Edit. Never mind. You've already started one.

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      Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Yes. I could raise the prices but then they don't sell as quickly. Also, DVDs and such are becoming obsolete with streaming.
      
      Yes. Any advice regarding eBay is more than welcomed.  For example, besides Amazon, where else can one sell their wares?

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         paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         Start the eBay thread. If you don't, I will. Objective is nuances. Also support for HP as to increased traffic.

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            Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

            HP had a link for eBay and HP took down eBay.

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               paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this

               Typical, but who cares? Conversations are permitted.

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                  Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

                  That's true. How would eBay benefit HP if eBay is no longer as strong as the competitors.

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                     paradigmsearchposted 7 years agoin reply to this

                     You have my attention. Your question is a non sequitur to me. Curious.

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               Gemini Foxposted 7 years agoin reply to this

               Have really needed to get on a site and sell so much stuff that needs to go but for some reason have been phobic about doing it on Ebay - guess I hear so many bad things about it these days and forget that millions use it every day without problems.
               
               Any way, have been looking for alternatives also and ran into this link which seems to give some good options:
               
               https://wellkeptwallet.com/sites-like-ebay/
               
               And herbivorehippi has a hub on seven auction sites other than Ebay.
               
               Just googling will bring up a lot of options … a lot of people aren't liking Ebay anymore …..

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                  Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

                  Thank you for posting this link. It is helpful. I've have checked out vehicles on FB, though never went further than looking online. Craigslist is scary.
                  
                  eBay is great for buyers but sellers get shortchanged on feedback and refunding.

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         CWanamakerposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         Yeah it is definitely tougher to sell on eBay then it used to be.  You also have to be careful about pricing your products right. Over the years I've taken a loss on a few items but obviously I try and avoid that if at all possible.  In those cases, my mistake has been to underestimate the cost of shipping.

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            Kenna McHughposted 7 years agoin reply to this

            Yes!  Shipping is a semi-hidden cost I need to watch that more and price my goods accordingly. Yes. It is tougher to sell on eBay. If you look at the other people or companies selling on eBay, it looks like brick and mortar businesses. So, they are using eBay as another source.

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   paradigmsearchposted 7 years ago

   "Joined 11 years ago from Northern"

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