Forget The Da Vinci Code which made Dan Brown millions, forget the so called hidden codes that lead to the treasures of the Pharaohs or the secret treasure of the Inca’s. What if there were a code that would ensure success on eBay or Amazon. Well there is and I am about to reveal it now!
This must be the easiest way of making real money on Amazon there is, this well known 10 digit code can make the difference between failure and success.
Amazon is a world wide brand, its core business is still books CD’s and DVD’s, the thought of even competing with them would send a shiver down most peoples spines. But you can compete and what’s more Amazon actually encourages you to do so, so why would they do that? Well Amazon deal with new stock so if you are selling the same article used (or even new if you can offer a competitive price) then you can compete.
Amazon allows you to trade in its market place selling most of the things that are sold on eBay. Amazon allow you to set the price and you can also see how much other sellers are selling the same item for, it also has the great advantage that the postal charges are set so everyone is charging the same amount. When the item sells, Amazon takes a percentage of the sale, they do not charge a listing fee. No sale no fees!
Here’s how it works, every book has an ISBN number (the 10 digit code) just try entering this number in a search and you will see all the sellers selling the same item and also the price they are selling it at. Now notice the prices, try a popular book, how about The Da Vinci Code? Selling for a few cents right, no good to us, so try this then. Academic, Hobby and Specialist books sell for much much more and the great news is they are cheaper to buy used.
So where do you find these gems, try your local charity shops, garage sales, table sales, the free ads papers. Picture this in your local charity shop, on the shelf Dan Brown and “The Geology of Scotland” selling at the same price just a dollar or two, there is no big demand in the charity shop for The Geology of Scotland no one will be queuing around the corner for this! Resale value Dan Brown a dollar or two at best, The Geology of Scotland $60 resale value. It’s a no brainer, this is a real example of a sale I made recently and there are literally hundreds of these gems to be found. All you need to do is to search them out.
Use the 10 digit code to unearth your own treasures to sell on Amazon.
Rob
Hi Rob,
I have mentioned this before to jacinta Dean, how i am toying with the idea of using JT`S eBook business model on Amazon instead of eBay, and when i find the time, i`ll look into it!
Cheers for a great post Rob as usual….Ed.
PS Thanks again for the promo!
Hi ED I was thinking along the same line, I don’t know much about this at present so like yourself will give it a look over when time allows.
Cheers
Hi Robert!
Found the comment box!! You sure are smart about this amazon/ebay stuff! I really want to get started selling on both sites, so I guess I need to follow your blog very closely!!
AND I am going to READ the book you wrote, Plugin Auction Profits that we got in Johns Training(thank you!!)so I can learn all about it!
You are way too smart! Thank you again!! =)
Thanks and God bless!!
Lisa~
Good Day Rob,
Thanks for this post.
I have a ton of used non fiction books that I was hoping to re-read some day but they keep coming out with new ones! I think I’ll follow up with your advice and see if I can get rid of a few through Amazon.
I wonder how people feel about underlining in books? Does this destroy the value or make them unsaleable? I can’t seem to read without a pen so I may be the permanent owner of those books.
Thanks again Rob.
Barry
Hi Barry, I would not worry too much about the underlining, if it is a hard to get item people will still be prepared to buy, just make sure that you accuratley describe the condition of the book and any faults such as marks, creases underlining etc. I usualy always describe the book as one level doen from its true condition. So if it is excellent I describe it as very good. It just protects you if you should get a complaint about the condition. Just run a check on Amazon and see what these may be worth.
Cheer
Rob
Hi Rob, wow mate you really do deliver great content. I’ve been selling used books on eBay for some time and never thought of this, excellent tip Rob, thanks for laying it out so simply.
I’ll bookmark this blog and be back on a regular basis.
Regards, Barry
Hi Barry thanks for the comments, glad to see up up and running.
Cheers
Rob
I really liked the advice you give in this article..I guarantee that I will use it in the future.By the way…my name is Shawn Harden and I am a fellow masterclass student.I have sent an email to you,and I hope you read it. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi Shawn welcome aboard! look out for my Freebie Friday events there is loads of good stuff to come back for.
cheers
Rob
Hi I thought I would pop by your blog and say hello!
I am in John Thornhill’s Masterclass for this year and am enjoying it
very much indeed. How did you find it last year?
If you need any help with Twitter just let me know as I am very active
there and help a lot of people.
Hope to speak to you soon.
All the best
Keith Dean
Hey Rob! What gr8 post! very informative for us newbies.
While visiting charity shop I will be looking for this hidden jems now. Also cant w8 till friday for free gifts!
Hi guys thanks for the comments, sometimes you can find opportunities just by thinking out of the box. Watch for my mini course on profiting from non branded and private lable products.
Cheers
Rob
Hi Robert,
Nice info here Robert, thanks for the tips.
Opportunity is around every corner and when I come across proven opp’s like this I always make note of it.
Great job and much appreciated,
Alan