How to Make Money Selling on Ebay --> Easy Ebay Money

Remember this term " One person's junk is another person's treasure". This is very true. You would not believe that what you think is junk, another person will pay good money for.
Start with Goodwill and thrift stores. Then go to  several yard sales in search of other people's junk. You  could make money from. Examples would be,  old radios, portable TV's, toys, vintage antics, figurines, etc, all which only cost a few dollars each.

If you have a smart phone. Use your smart phone to do your re-search. Download the free Ebay app. For example; When I go to Goodwill. I will look for antic, vintage, figurines. Then I look for key identifying marks or names on these items.I do a search on Ebay to see what they are selling for.
My biggest find at Goodwill was this Mouse Cottage. 
Example, (this was a really good find)
I bought a Mouse Cottage for $1.00
They are listed on Ebay,  - Buy It Now  - $294.99    That is almost $300.  in profit.

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Now, That was just luck. However it can happen again. 

What to Look for at Goodwill, Thrift Shops and Garge Sales.

1. • Toys/action figures, vintage: check condition carefully. Year is often on foot of older action figures. Old action figures sell really good. 
   • Sports memorabilia - pins, key chains, mugs, odd housewares, etc.
   • Patterns: vintage, dolls and toys, odd designs
   • Sterling silver flatware  Even if you can only afford to buy a spoon or a fork at a time, sterling silver is known to have antimicrobial properties. Some people believe that simply using silver flatware as everyday eating utensils can ward off harmful microbes.  Typically, a single piece of silver, such as a spoon, will run about $50.  Buy from reputable sellers, such as established estate sale agents and thrift stores.
   • Good quality knives  Look for brand names such as K-Bar,  Cold Steel, and Gerber and know how to spot quality.  A Swiss Army Knife is also a good find.
   • Homeschooling supplies  In a crisis, you may end up being your children’s teacher.  Workbooks, classic literature, flash cards, math manipulative s, textbooks, and even school supplies are very often for sale by homeschoolers who are moving up a grade or have decided to liquidate their stockpile of school supplies.
   • Winter wear  I once picked up a super heavy duty men’s winter coat for ten dollars.  I was thrilled because it looks like it’s never been worn and came in a dry cleaner’s bag.  Look for snow boots, winter gloves, and other pieces of winter wear, and if you have kids, buy this clothing in a size or two larger for future winters.
   • Boots  Work boots, riding boots, gardening boots, mucking boots, military boots, motorcycle boots, cowboy boots, hiking boots, desert boots — who knew there were so many different kinds of boots?  Check for quality construction and material as well as wear and tear.  When it comes to taking care of your feet, always go for quality.
   • Tools  There’s just something about old tools from the 40′s and 50′s that beats the heck out of today’s “Made in China” label.  Some sellers are savvy to the higher quality of their tools and may ask a bit more, but in the long run, it will be worth it.
   • Fishing equipment I’ve seen top-quality fishing poles, nets, enormous collections of flies, rods, reels, you name it.  If part of your survival plan is to go fishing for food, estate and yard sales are prime sources for supplies.
   • Emergency supplies  I’ve picked up emergency radios, lanterns, backpacks, water purification tablets, and paracord.  Most of what I have in my Vehicle Emergency Kit was found at these sales.  By the way, here’s a tip: often the best survival related supplies will be found out in the garage, if you’re attending an estate sale.
   • Tough kids clothing  Believe it or not, when my son was quite young, I discovered that Gymboree made the toughest jeans on the market.  I don’t believe he ever wore a hole through the knees of his Gymboree jeans.  Kids are notoriously tough on clothes, so when you’re looking at second hand clothing, go for brands and fabrics that will stand up to serious wear and tear.  Buy them in larger sizes, so you’ll be ready for growth spurts.
   • Manual kitchen and household tools  Do you have a manual egg beater?  A flour sifter?  Enough manual can openers?  A manual meat grinder?  I’ve seen all of these and more at estate and yard sales.  During a long-term power outage, you’ll be glad to have them!
   • Cast iron cookware Guess where I picked up my two best cast iron skillets?  Yep, at garage sales!
   • Cookbooks  Specifically look for cookbooks that provide recipes for outdoor cooking, canning, Dutch oven cooking, and cooking with basic ingredients.
   • Good quality gardening tools and supplies Often, in urban and suburban settings, gardening is a fad that comes and goes.  You will likely find everything you need for your garden just by shopping yard sales and Goodwill.
   • First aid and medical supplies Boxes of surgical gloves, bandages, butterfly strips, surgical scissors, sterile gauze and entire well-equipped first aid kits are sold at bargain prices.  Once I even saw an old Army first aid kit with a snake-bite kit and ammonia inhalants, circa 1955!  I prefer estate sales, and very often, the owner of the home was taken care of by a visiting nurse service.  I’ve found massive amounts of medical supplies in just these types of sales.  Don’t worry, I didn’t buy everything!  I left some for you!
   • Hunting supplies and firearms  In some yard/garage sales, you just might get lucky and spot hunting rifles and even handguns for sale.  If you see lots of hunting related items, quietly ask the homeowner if he/she also has firearms for sale.  There are plenty of other hunting supplies out there, though, including gun cleaning kits and decoys.  If you hit the right yard sale, you might feel like you’re in Cabela’s!

What NOT to buy at Goodwill:

• Sweatpants. This makes me violently sad. The two pairs that I’ve bought have had bad elastic in them. The same goes for yoga pants. Miss miss miss.
• Adult athletic shoes. Unless they look almost new. Sometimes smells that aren’t present at purchase can spring up after you warm those suckers up. Also, the shoes are going to be broken in to the person’s foot who originally owned them. I think. In my mind, I think that makes a difference.
• Electronic toys. I said buy toddler toys. Yes. Do. But be leery of electronic toys that you can’t test in the store. You win some, you lose some. I’ve mostly lost.
• Carseats and cribs. Most of the big chains will no longer carry these items because of recalls and safety issues.
• Furniture: It’s really hit and miss. I’ve found WAY better deals on furniture on Craigslist. But if you’re willing to pay extra to not get strangled, go for it. I, personally, like the thrill of not knowing whether I’m going to end up with a snazzy dresser or in a ditch.

Basic tips to start selling on Ebay.

1. Take stock of your inventory! Go through your house, basement, and garage and make a list of items you could sell.  Gather smaller items into a pile in part of your house or garage.  Think beyond just clothes – look at tools, small appliances, sporting equipment, books, craft supplies, kids toys, etc.  At the same time you are doing a selling inventory, collect items that don’t have much re-sell value but that you could donate to a local shelter or thrift store.  You can de-clutter, help a good cause, and get a tax write-off for these.  If I think an item will sell for under $20, I usually just donate it to the local women’s shelter.
2. Set-up your Ebay and PayPal accounts. Many of you might already have these.  They are very easy to set-up by visiting Ebay.com and PayPal.com.  You may also want to create a basic Craiglist account for bigger items that may be hard to ship.
3. Take great pictures! The better the picture (and the description for that matter), the better the selling price.  It’s as simple as that.  If you don’t have a digital camera borrow one from a friend. Pictures are what sell the product. A bad picture can cause an item not to sell.
4. Estimate shipping costs or Free Shipping'. At this point get an accurate estimate on shipping costs.  You can check shipping prices online at www.usps.com or www.ups.com.  This step is often overlooked, but is important to know so you don’t lose money on shipping the item. Many Ebay shoppers look for Free Shipping.
5. Check ‘Completed Listings’. Next check to see what comparable items sell for (you can search for an item and then click on “completed listings” on the left hand side for items that have ended).  This will help you to determine a starting price and/or expected market value for your item.
6. Create your listing! There are many ‘advanced’ techniques, but I like to keep it simple.  I list all of my items on Sunday’s for 7 days (so they end on Sunday and not mid-day on a workday).  I skip the extra ‘upsells’ like bold or premium listing to minimize my cost associated with listing the item.
7. Check your messages at least once a day. Sometimes you’ll get messages from potential buyers.  They might want to clarify something or have a question about shipping and bidding procedures.  More bidders means higher end prices for you.
8. After the sale, ship the items promptly and leave feedback for the buyer. Be sure to help avoid negative feedback (and honor the buyer’s purchase) by shipping the items quickly after the buyer has paid in full.  Normally the quicker you can ship, the more likely they will leave you a raving review!