Having established that most wholesale lists are rubbish (I hope) what about other sources of supply?
 
The following are tried and trusted methods of obtaining stock to resell at a profit. As with all things remember, RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH, check out the wholesale prices against those online, it goes without saying you should be looking for [...]

Why are most wholesale lists rubbish? Here’s why. Ok, let’s make some quick money, let’s feed the appetite of all those eBayers or potential eBayers and show them where they can find products for resale.
 
Here’s the recipe on how to do it:

Look at the main categories on eBay, look at the “hot markets” in each [...]

We all do, and what’s more millions of people each year are prepared to pay for them. We pay to have our cars serviced or repaired, we pay to have our gardens done, our houses redecorated or extended, kitchens fitted, we pay others for child care, we pay for cleaning services etc. For every problem [...]

Do you love the tax man? Rather a silly question really. This most hated figure in the modern world, the object of fear and derision, this night gaunt ghoul who inhabits the nightmares of us all. This person’s only purpose in life is focused in sucking you dry of every penny you earn, can actually [...]

About what you may ask? Well last week I made 35 cents! No I’m not trying to avoid paying tax on it. I know it’s hardly headline news, but it’s something that Alistair might want to consider. Ok, I haven’t gone mad (well not yet anyway). The 35 cents is what I have made using [...]

Hi Guys
 
Ever thought of selling items on other eBay sites but dona speaka da lingo?
 
It’s easy on eBay.com and ebay.au etc as I am informed that English is widely spoken there. But what about elsewhere? One of the knock on effects of the current exchange rates is the GBP to Euro exchange rate which is [...]

Sometimes a great idea will come to you. Sometimes you will see it in action, sometimes it will almost be thrust upon you and sometimes it will appear from the most inconsequential beginnings. So what to do with the idea when it happens.
 
Let me illustrate! Some years ago my self and my then girlfriend visited [...]

The most important step
 
The last posts have outlined how to setup, source, list and sell baby and children’s clothing. The same basic blueprint is applicable to almost any product and business idea. It is important to follow and understand each step. I have left the most important step until last. This is the ACTION STEP.
 
Without [...]

Listing strategies.
 
Back on track, how to get your auctions seen.
 

Write a good title that will catch the eye. Look at the titles of power sellers selling the same or similar products. Look for the key words they are using. Take the lead from them not the title. Play around with the word order; use [...]

Listing strategies.
 
Firstly if you are listing on auction format then you have an advantage over the beginner who is listing on BIN. Auction listings finish in chronological order unlike BINs. Eventually your listing makes its way to the top of the page, this is not the case for bins. Have a look at the listing [...]