Beginners guide on Buying and Flipping Items on eBay - Make $$

[rblgenius]

That feel when you sold your first item on eBay. $4.50 goodwill polo shirt sold for $15 buy it now.

[philosobrah]

That feel when you sold your first item on eBay. $4.50 goodwill polo shirt sold for $15 buy it now.

Can't seem to sell my polos, then again they're some ugly ass colors lol

What size was your polo that you sold brah?

edit: Watch this video too, I don't care if you don't have the time... make time.. These guys tell you EVERYTHING you need to look for while thrifting... It's from the actual eBay youtube channel too, so they aint fuking around

[rblgenius]

Can't seem to sell my polos, then again they're some ugly ass colors lol

What size was your polo that you sold brah?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190779719305...84.m1561.l2649

Its a really nice color tbh. I would've kept it if it didn't sell.

EDIT: using the suggestions phx posted earlier and revamping all my ebay listings. I'm going to make a post on my site about all the stuff I bought and my total so far. Will update the misc ebay family later.

[KerryH]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190779719305...84.m1561.l2649

Its a really nice color tbh. I would've kept it if it didn't sell.

EDIT: using the suggestions phx posted earlier and revamping all my ebay listings. I'm going to make a post on my site about all the stuff I bought and my total so far. Will update the misc ebay family later.

I think you left a good bit on the table, you should have ironed it. Also take more than just one picture. Add more terms to your title, different people call those shirts button down, button up, dress shirt, long sleeve, oxford collar, etc. The pattern is gingham, it has a button down collar. Note all of these things in your auction, that's more people searching for these terms that sees your shirt. That's a ~$90 retail shirt.

[rblgenius]

I think you left a good bit on the table, you should have ironed it. Also take more than just one picture. Add more terms to your title, different people call those shirts button down, button up, dress shirt, long sleeve, oxford collar, etc. The pattern is gingham, it has a button down collar. Note all of these things in your auction, that's more people searching for these terms that sees your shirt. That's a ~$90 retail shirt.

You're probably right. I need to purchase an iron from goodwill and a table to iron on. I needed to sell items before the 7 day return window for goodwill though. Anything that doesn't sell I'm returning lol.

[philosobrah]

You're probably right. I need to purchase an iron from goodwill and a table to iron on. I needed to sell items before the 7 day return window for goodwill though. Anything that doesn't sell I'm returning lol.

lol wut? These goodwill around me accept NO returns on clothes, only electronics.. am I getting russtled around?

[bbkonmai]

Thanks Brah, I am not sure what to do. I responded telling him that I am sure it was scratch free when I sent it out, and questioned him about how the package looked upon receipt in case it looks like it was done during shipping. I told him that ultimately, I want him to be a happy buyer and that we'll work something out, but I did not offer to pay him the $100. I want to see what he says about the package first. He has not responded yet, and it's been about 16 hours.

Your call bro. This is my opinion. I had an experience like that with a phone sale. $100+ profit after fees, shipping, cost to acquire, etc.... It was brand new SEALED in a box. Buyer emailed me and said the retail box was opened and if i could explain it before he left feedback. it was obvious to me he wanted some kind of compensation in lieu of him negging me. i emailed him back saying i was sorry for what happened with the box, that i had inspected it and all was a-ok before i sent it out. then i said if he would like, i could send him a return label. all he would need to do is slap the label on the box and leave it for the mailman to pick up. no need to go to the post office, since i would arrange for pick-up. told him the package was insured and to send it back so i can follow up with UPS to see what happened to the box between from where i mailed it out and to his place.

dude said it was ok. never left me feedback either way and didn't hear from him ever again.

[Yes-Xplode]

Dat feel when you have plenty of products you can double your money on, and are capped by eBay's noob selling limit, EFFFF YOU EBAY I DON"T WANT TO SIT ON THIS STUFF FOR A MONTH???!?!?!?!

[XeroZeus]

I'm back after 2 weeks of vacation! Time to start making money again.

[rblgenius]

lol wut? These goodwill around me accept NO returns on clothes, only electronics.. am I getting russtled around?

Returns on clothes, electronics, and shoes within 7 days with receipt. I'm doing 5 day auctions on clothes and if they don't sell just return and maybe buy later lol.

I'm back after 2 weeks of vacation! Time to start making money again.

good luck brah. you doing thrift/craigs ebay route?

[N.A.P]

What do you guys usually do for shipping? A flat rate or just put the ebay shipping calculator up? I've cleaned out my closet and have a few items to put up, so I'm leaning towards just using the shipping calculator.

[skyebr]

So this guy contcted me this afternoon and offered me 40$ for 2 knives and a pocket type one and a hammer tool set. Should profit around 30$

Saya he wants to sell 18 xbox 360, yes 18 games and asked if Id be interested. he offered me 100-125 for them all. to make a decent profit id need to get them for 80-100$. hmmm.

told him id call tomorrow if interested

[rblgenius]

Some of the lacostes I found in goodwill that I'm about to list on ebay. Wish me luck.






Just added up my total $$ spent at goodwill... $50 on electronics (potential of $95 profit) and $100 on clothes (will be returning some but potential of $8-10 profit on each of the 20 items total). So trying to make about $300 profit off that last goodwill run.

[KerryH]

What do you guys usually do for shipping? A flat rate or just put the ebay shipping calculator up? I've cleaned out my closet and have a few items to put up, so I'm leaning towards just using the shipping calculator.

I feel like we're getting a lot of these very basic questions coming up a lot lately. Are you even reading the thread?

for anything small start w/ usps and get a quote. It's up to you if you want to give an exact price on your auction or markup the item price and offer free shipping or what.

[HeffToBeMad]

April 2012 join date 0 feedback guy just won bid on my watch.

This should be interesting.

[XeroZeus]

April 2012 join date 0 feedback guy just won bid on my watch.

This should be interesting.

What kind of watch?

[lazytofit]

I feel like we're getting a lot of these very basic questions coming up a lot lately. Are you even reading the thread?

for anything small start w/ usps and get a quote. It's up to you if you want to give an exact price on your auction or markup the item price and offer free shipping or what.

Yea it's gotten very annoying. I was dropping some helpful info in here but stopped because it seems like nobody is taking the time to read the thread and just want to ask the same questions repeatedly. I made a fairly detailed post about using aliexpress and I swear there have been over 20+ posts asking about buying from aliexpress since then. And I don't know how many times people have said to check the "Completed listings" on eBay to find the average selling price for items but people still keep asking "how much can I get for this iPhone?".

I'm all for helping people out but take some time to do some research. Asking, "How can I improve my listings?" and posting a link to one of your ads is a very good and valid question. Asking what to do after someone wins your auction is ridiculous.

[Yes-Xplode]

good luck brah. you doing thrift/craigs ebay route?

Yup, Thift/Goodwill/Craigslist/TJMaxx, now I can't list anymore clothes or shoes for 28 days, fufufufufu

[rblgenius]

Yup, Thift/Goodwill/Craigslist/TJMaxx, now I can't list anymore clothes or shoes for 28 days, fufufufufu

Recommend electronics. Got these two bad boys for $10 and $30 respectively. I'm always keeping my eye out for goodwill electronics. Another good idea is power cords. Sometimes I'll buy a printer and take a power cord of another item if the box I was purchasing didn't have one. No point in purchasing a printer that doesn't turn on

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190779170762...84.m1555.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190779172497...84.m1555.l2649

[Glarch]

Recommend electronics. Got these two bad boys for $10 and $30 respectively. I'm always keeping my eye out for goodwill electronics. Another good idea is power cords. Sometimes I'll buy a printer and take a power cord of another item if the box I was purchasing didn't have one. No point in purchasing a printer that doesn't turn on

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190779170762...84.m1555.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190779172497...84.m1555.l2649

Are printers the only electronics worth buying at thrift stores? I've never been into one before so I have no idea what stuff they have there. I might check one out this week.

[cadetduke]

So this guy contcted me this afternoon and offered me 40$ for 2 knives and a pocket type one and a hammer tool set. Should profit around 30$

Saya he wants to sell 18 xbox 360, yes 18 games and asked if Id be interested. he offered me 100-125 for them all. to make a decent profit id need to get them for 80-100$. hmmm.

told him id call tomorrow if interested

Used games are hard to make money off of unless they've only been out a year or two. I've sold 20-25 360 games the past 4 months. Look for bundles like all dragon age games, assassin's creed games, etc. and they'll make you some money.

[skyebr]

Used games are hard to make money off of unless they've only been out a year or two. I've sold 20-25 360 games the past 4 months. Look for bundles like all dragon age games, assassin's creed games, etc. and they'll make you some money.

Most are from the past year, two
tops.

assassina creed, halo, mw3 were in the lot.

Couple from 09 from the looks on ebay.

[ilovedrpepper]

Are printers the only electronics worth buying at thrift stores? I've never been into one before so I have no idea what stuff they have there. I might check one out this week.

Look out for any TI-89 or 89+ calculators. I've found 7 or 8 at goodwills and another 10+ at garage sales. Never paid more than $4.99 for one and never sold one for less than $40.

[SELVER7]

fuk man with full time job i cant buy/sell anything

at least my bro makes $$ reselling iphones

[N.A.P]

I feel like we're getting a lot of these very basic questions coming up a lot lately. Are you even reading the thread?

for anything small start w/ usps and get a quote. It's up to you if you want to give an exact price on your auction or markup the item price and offer free shipping or what.

Yeah, I've read like the last 8 pages. I don't have the time to devote to reading a good chunk of it at the moment.

Thing is, it's different stuff. I guess I could get a USPS quote, but I'd have to spend all day getting stuff weighed/priced. I'm going to assume everyone is just tossing up the shipping calculator for situations like mine. I've got everything from pocket watches, sports cards, clothes, to lebron james shoes, silver, and a couple of indoor bicycle trainers.

I suppose the answer is simple for myself, but I'd still be curious to hear some of the preferences of other brahs if anyone wants to chime in.

[ThisIsAFL]

Talked myself out of buying 500 tea spoons, the collectible ones grandmas collect. Mainly because I know absolutely zero about them, a quick eBay search indicated a good chance of profit. What is the weirdest item you have flipped?

[lunchbox12]

cant find where to increase the price increments when bidding. its at $.05 right now and I'd like to make it $1. any advice?

[HeffToBeMad]

What kind of watch?

[rblgenius]

That feel when you uploaded ebay listings before you went to bed and you wake up and 6 new bids on 6 different items. I made all my auctions have a minimum price of a few dollars above what I paid for the item. Amidoingitrite?

[Bustedchalk]

Yup, Thift/Goodwill/Craigslist/TJMaxx, now I can't list anymore clothes or shoes for 28 days, fufufufufu

ya wtf is up with this, how the hell do you guys make this work at the beginning?

I had trouble listing the same item I sold the week before ( had 2 copies ) thankful I had just linked my bank account to paypal so I was able to verify my PayPal and they let me list it.

Will I no longer have problems listing in the same category now?