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Ebay getting started tips

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  • 11-07-2012 10:15pm
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    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭


    I have been trying to think of a product to sell on ebay and I had a bit of a eureka moment today in a meeting at work.

    I'm not living in Ireland so would not be selling on ebay.ie. European equivalents though.

    The product is readily available in Ireland at €2 or less. I think I could easily sell at €5 in France / Belgium / Netherlands from looking at other listings. So if I am selling for €5, I subtract €1.30 for postage and more for ebay and Paypal fees. To make a profit I know I need to sell a huge amount to make a profit (1000 per week or more will still leave me earning less than I earn today).

    Basically I am looking for tips on how to find suppliers, e.g. this product must be available for .50c in China? Another other discouragement would be a good idea before I quit my job and take the jump


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    mari2222
    Registered Users Posts: 568 ✭✭✭mari2222


    Why do you think you will sell a huge amount? Lots of listings on ebay never sell at all.

    Why would somebody buy on ebay instead of elsewhere (competitors?)

    You can remain in your job and still sell on ebay!

    How will you handle insurance/returns/complaints/health and safety?


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