In spite of today's dreary clouds, the calendar tells us that Spring is here! For those of us who are yard sale and flea market junkies, the season is upon us!
While I do enjoy bargain hunting at weekend sales for anything that could be repurposed in my own home, I also search out inexpensive items to re-sell on eBay. So how does one know what might be a good seller online?
Here are 5 tips you can use to identify great selling eBay items at garage and yard sales.
While I do enjoy bargain hunting at weekend sales for anything that could be repurposed in my own home, I also search out inexpensive items to re-sell on eBay. So how does one know what might be a good seller online?
Here are 5 tips you can use to identify great selling eBay items at garage and yard sales.
1. Uniqueness
Look for items that are one-of-a-kind or hard-to-find. This could include something uncommon, hand-crafted, or a product that's no longer made.
2. New in the Box
If it's in it's original packaging, you have a good shot at getting close to retail on the item. If it's in the original box AND unique... You have a better chance of increasing your profit.
3. Collector Appeal
If the item is collectible, it's likely that you may have the perfect addition for someone's collection. Or possibly a buyer will purchase your item for a collector as a gift.
A good example is animals. A lot of people love them. People like to reflect what they love in their surroundings. Other examples might be a nautical theme, clowns, trains, etc.
If your item is collectible, unique, AND in it's original packaging, you'll make even more money on it!
4. Target a Niche
Think hobbies and sports. People who are enthusiasts in a specific activity like to buy clothing, books and accessories related to their passion.
5. Nostalgic Value
If an item reminds you of your childhood, it may do quite well on eBay.
Again, if it reminds you of your childhood, AND it's unique, AND it's in the original packaging, etc.
Example:
I recently purchased these glasses at auction to sell on eBay. They are hand-blown, with carousel horses on them, and the name of an Amusement Park is on the side.
They may not be totally unique, but I've never come across anything like them before, and I was unable to find anything like these in online searches. That makes them unique enough. As a collectible, these glasses target several different groups. There are collectors of horses, carousel horses, amusement park memorabilia, advertising and hand-blown glass.
They may not be totally unique, but I've never come across anything like them before, and I was unable to find anything like these in online searches. That makes them unique enough. As a collectible, these glasses target several different groups. There are collectors of horses, carousel horses, amusement park memorabilia, advertising and hand-blown glass.
These should have a good chance of finding happy buyers on eBay!
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